Now I'm Officially ADDICTED to *STAR WARS* 

His analogy about Anakin being like a sheltered kid, forced to repress, repress, repress, then going to college and going absolutely off the deep end is surprisingly apt, to be honest. xD

"Jedi are naturally arrogant" They're not SUPPOSED to be, but good job picking up on that. The foundation of the fall of the order, right there.

George put so much effort in not just rehashing, but making every movie different: scenaries / planets, sounds, characters, storylines...

I like how Alex totally glossed over the "I don't like sand" line because he was looking up Anakin and Padme's ages. 😂

Actually in that end scene goldman and R2 weren't only attendees, they were used as "wedding rings", since they can't actually wear ring in order to keep the mariage a secret so they traded droids. That is why from now on goldman is always with Padme and R2 with Ani, and they value them a lot.

I personally think Hayden is a good actor, I just think they didn't give him or Natalie Portman that good of a script. Not to mention, his fighting style is so good.

I love how Padme spends half the movie trying to convince Anakin that he shouldn’t love her, while also being dressed like she wants to be drawn like one of his French girls

These movies had all kinds of hate and drama around them, it's honestly refreshing to rewatch them with you and take part in your joy. So I just wanted to take a moment to thank you Alex, for the positivity. Keep smilin friendo.

Hayden was the perfect actor for Anakin, he did everything he could with the script and direction he was given. He worked his ass off learning how to do choreography for the fights, studied Darth Vader to get things down. And overall I just can’t picture anyone else in that role. I genuinely he was always meant to play Anakin

Alex, despite your pervy jokes, which I love, you actually have a REALLY good grasp of what's going on with Anakin's psychological development. It takes most people several viewings of this trilogy to realize what you're catching on to as you watch it. You've just won Gryffindor House 200 points!

The music that plays for Anakin and Padme, Across the Stars, is one of my favourite pieces of Star Wars music ever. It's so beautiful.

Awesome reaction! If you liked this and The Phantom Menace, I highly recommend giving the Clone Wars series a try. It takes place between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and you get to see a LOT of the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. And you get to know dozens of other characters, too! I very much look forward to seeing your reaction to Revenge of the Sith. However, if by any chance you do decide to watch the Clone Wars, DO NOT watch Season 7 until AFTER you’ve watched Revenge of the Sith. Just a friendly piece of advice. 😊

The fact that Alex basically nailed the gist of what made Anakin turn not even halfway through this movie is impressive

As for why Yoda uses his cane and floating chair, Anakin explains it in the pear scene with Padme. The Jedi view the force as something special you aren't supposed to use whenever you feel like it. Because of this philosophy Yoda doesn't actively use the force to aid him with walking or similar routine things

I sincerely cannot wait to see your reaction for Episode 3! loving how invested you are.

Anakin is 19 and Padmé is 24 there is only 5 years between them, There was 10 years between Han Solo and Princess Leia as she was 19 and he was 29 in Episode 4

I find it so impressive that a newcomer to Star Wars, on their first watch, is able to figure out EXACTLY what Lucas was intending with Anakin's character and ultimately his downfall. Something so many longtime fans failed to pick up on.

Those seismic charges make one of the best sounds in Star Wars in my opinion

There is a Star Wars theory out there that the entire saga is being told by R2D2 because he has catalogued everything in his memory banks by being there through all of it. I love that idea because R2 is legit.

Need everyone to know that at some point the Deathsticks guy was canonically named "Elan Sleezebaggano"

I've been a Star Wars fan for almost 30 years, and to see your journey and reaction to these movies just sends me straight back to my childhood. You'll be shocked and blown away by Episode III

You are gonna love the Clone Wars once you make time to watch it

Fun fact: when Jango Fett walks into his ship after fighting Obi-Wan, you can see and hear him bang his helmet on the closing door. This is a reference to a scene from 'A New Hope' where a Stormtrooper bangs his head on a door in the Death Star.

I think you could watch the clone wars animated tv series before continuing. It just builds Obi Wan and Anakin’s relationship with each other up, shows you more about the actual war they are fighting, and builds a relationship with numerous clones. Makes them feel more human whereas the movies just treat them as what they are, clones. Season 7 of the Clone Wars is very good as it directly leads into episode 3. Like literally moments apart from one another

Goldman calling R2 "my obtuse little friend" is one of my favorite overlooked lines in the entire series. It's so friendly yet insulting at the same time, perfectly represents their friendship

It was actually Anakin's deeper feelings (both good and bad) that opened him up to the dark side. He hated that as a Jedi he wasn't able to save his mother and wasnt allowed to love Padme. It's ironic that his love for his son is what eventually took him out of the dark.

I don't blame you at all for being uncertain about Boba Fett. I'm pretty sure the only time anyone says his name in the OT was when Han Said it in the midst of the battle outside Jabba's sail barge, and I definitely didn't catch it my first time. I don't know what it is with 80's movies and not saying villains' names, 'cause nobody ever says the name "John Kreese" in the first Karate Kid either as far as I remember. The only reason I knew his name before Karate Kid 3 was because I read the books. Also... if someone had done that to my Mom, to the point that she was too weak to even tell me she loved me, if they took even that away, I probably would have done the same thing Anakin did.

On Naboo, Kings and Queens have a term limit, so Padme had to step down eventually even though she was so popular they tried to change the constitution

You really seem to understand the overall plot and actually figure out Anakins character. Also, Yoda is able to bounce around like that without the stick because he uses the force to enhance his movement. Although he can't do it all the time, he's extremely powerful but also very old.

I personally love the scene where a anakin admits he killed all of the sand people. It’s the first hint at his true dark side coming out. Actually killing them was just blind rage but being able to brag about it afterwards is dark af

17:58 "How Old Is She?" In episode I Anakin was 9 years old and Padmé was 14 This movie being set 10 years later, that'd make Anakin 19 and Padmé 24

The score on this is one of the most underrated of the saga. Love the Across the Stars composition.

R2 is the actual hero of the Saga. He is the only character who witnesses the whole thing, who knows all the secrets, and he's absolutely clutch in several key moments. This is R2's story, the rest of the characters are just pawns in his game.

Rogue One is a movie that the timeline is set right before Episode 4: A New Hope. It's absolutely well worth the watch. So I suggest you watch that next after you finish watching Episode 3 of the prequels. 🖤

3:32 She was elected queen of one planet and now she's a senator of the intergalactic republic. Now she has power to influence things in a larger scale. And Cordé is her double, she's the one that showed up as the queen on episode one while Padme was pretending to be a servant.

"Slay that Liver Spot!" :-D Unknowingly you've just dissed one of the greatest and coolest cinema icons of all time: Christopher Lee, who plays Dooku! Christopher Lee was an absolute bad ass, who worked for the secret service in WWII and was still acting in his 90s as well as recording Heavy Metal records! No fks were ever given by Lee. He famously played Dracula, James Bond villain Scaramanga and Lord of the Rings wizard Saruman, amongst many others. He appeared in many Hammer studios horror films with his best mate Peter Cushing, who was Tarkin in A New Hope.

Yoda using the force to put that saber in his hand is about the coolest move in the entire series.

I actually can't wait to watch you geek out over another Star Wars movie. You have the best reactions on RU-vid.

I never noticed but at 3:18 when Jango shoots at Mace, Mace deflects the first shot to the nearby droid behind him and it can be assumed the next shot hits the droid off screen that we see fall as he runs past.

Owen Lars and his girlfriend Beru are Luke’s uncle Owen and aunt Beru from the original movie. Where they were living is also the same place as Luke was raised

I’m impressed with how well you understand Anakin’s character. A lot of shit will go down in the next movie, but his path to the dark side definitely started way earlier. He went from having nothing to suddenly being able to have everything but being told he shouldn’t want that because it’s not the Jedi way. It just shows what is fundamentally wrong with the Jedi order that they can’t recognize the error in their own thinking and that the rigidity of their own rules is a problem. Something like Anakin’s fall was bound to happen eventually. I’m excited for your reaction to episode 3, it’s my favorite!

I’d recommend watching episode 3 next. Then going back to watch through the clone wars knowing how things will turn out.

The reason Anakin was able to do that "jump out of a flying car and try to predict an assassin were chasing will pull out under me so i can land on their car and end the chase" trick (other than for the sake of plot) is because his high midichlorian count allows him glimpses of the possible outcomes of actions he is deciding to take, so canonically he likely saw himself jumping and then landing safely on the assassins car before he took the leap.

Hayden and Natalie did the best they could with the wooden script that George provided. Since the Sequels, many have come to realize how good the Prequels and their core story points actually are. Aged like fine wine. EDIT: I Remember being in the Cinema as a Kid and those seismic charges blew me out of the seat :'D dunno why, just love the design haha. Also EDIT: I always found it weird that these Monks who sit around and think all day and are good at marshal arts suddenly become Field Marshals during the Clone Wars. I guess it speaks to how arrogant they've become over the years and how far they've strayed from their true teachings.

The seismic charges are one of my favorite things in the series. Wish they were shown more. Such an underrated little scene

“Does it just electrocute you or are there deeper consequences?” Never change, Alex

R2 saving the day! [Phantom Menace: Saves the ship deflector shields] [Clone: Saves Padme] [Revenge: Skipping] [New Hope: Delivers the Death Star plans] [Empire: Override's cloud city security] [Jedi: Holds Luke's lighsaber for the Hutt battle and helps on Endor]

"Seems like they don't use the force wisely in these movies." Yep. So many times a little use of the force to bolster things would have made the entire set of movies different. If you had the ability to move things with your mind, you would be wise to use it constantly in every situation. You should be using it so much that it is like breathing, or moving your hand or legs. It should become effortless and easy and consistent and something that is wielded much more than it is in the movies.

When you're watching the series for the first time and wondering about what order to watch it in, release order is always the right answer.

The foreshadowing in this movie is amazing, especially in the scene where Anakin confessed to killing all of them to Padme

Yoda needs his stick to walk, when fighting he draws upon the power of the Force to move quickly but this takes a lot of strength from him hence why he uses the hover chair earlier and goes back to using the stick after the fight drawing on the Force reduces his strength for a short time and he needs time to recover

"He has the same face as the hooded Vader boss". Oh boy, Alex would have been an excellent member of the Jedi council.

@30:28 Earlier, Anakin says the line about hating sand and now you see he has a handful of it, embracing what he hates. It's foreshadowing that he will embrace hate as a means to never lose someone he loves again.

Fun fact, Alex. The cat-like creature that attacked Padmé is called a Nexu. And in the old EU that Disney decanonised Padmé's great-granddaughter had one as a pet. Called it Anji and she was a playful creature that could be vicious if Allana (Padmé's great-granddaughter) felt threatened.

So a bit of background from the wider canon regarding the Jedi not sensing the dark side growing. There used to be a Sith shrine and the Jedi in their hubris built their temple on top of it, thinking that it would help purify the area. But with the Sith surviving in secret, it meant that the dark side was seeping out from the remains and helping to cloud their vision

Yoda uses the force when he's fighting, but not when doing routine things like walking. Hence, the cane. However, don't dare make Yoda drop his cane.

Best bet, watch things in the order they were made. Can't go wrong that way. Trying to watch things in chronological order can be tricky, you might miss references made in a show that happens early, but it's referencing something that came out in material before that. The retcon stuff, basically, can be better interpreted by watching in release order.

Watch the Clone Wars series! Really gives the prequel characters a ton more depth and is genuinely a good, fun show to watch.

13:25 I've got bad news about most restaurants you've ever eaten at

The Jedi were so massively outnumbered in the arena. Only around 200 I think were initially there and if I remember correctly around 12 survived. There are still thousands of Jedi in the universe but it's nothing compared to the billions in the droid armies, plus the member worlds.

I’m not usually one to comment but I’m always there to lend my voice to encourage a reactor to watch clone wars and rebels. You won’t regret it.

I really suggest you watch clone wars next, its a good show and season 1-6 tell nearly the entire clone wars between episode 2 and 3 then id watch episode 3 followed by clone wars season 7 which happens right at the same time as episode III i know it would be a commitment buuut this is the best way to watch it!

I’ve never thought about what the Jedi Council do when there’s no conflict, but now I just imagine a Jedi Council podcast.

Some fans didn't like Hayden's performance, but Lucas made him study Darth Vader in the OP series and he went off of that to keep the character believable. Works really well.

I fuck**g love Ewan and Natalie but Hayden is just a GOAT, his play is such the gold

Just today my girlfriend broke up with me. Now watching your video, it immediately made me feel better with your lively attitude. Thank you so much Alex. I hope you see this so you know that there’s people out there that you’re truly helping those in need

If you have the time. I would would The Clone Wars anime series. It starts off a little slow, but it certainly becomes a fan favourite and makes the Clone wars actually feel like there's a war. Not to mention the romance development of Anakin & Padme. Also watching the skills improve and the dark side begin to influence Anakin more and more.

Jackson's purple Lightsaber was a request he made to Lucas when he found out there was gonna be this gigantic fight scene with all these Jedi and wanted to be able to find himself.

Fun reaction, man. Besides that, I just wanna say that your upbeat, genuine, and positive personality have gotten me through some tough times in the last year or so. Thank you so much

So canonically after this comes the clone wars movie and then the show which I highly recommend watching before episode three it really helps with some of the emotions.

"We had this big arena fight scene with all these Jedi, and I was like, 'I want to be able to find myself in this scene.' I said to George, 'You think I can get a purple lightsaber? I'm like the second baddest Jedi in the universe." SAMUEL L. JACKSON ON WINDU'S LIGHTSABER

Your editor is a priceless treasure 😂

Have been waiting for episode 3 for sooo long can't wait.

Can’t wait for the next one!!!! Hopefully it drops sooner than later.

"Oh THAT'S Anakin?" Bro what? How'd you lost track that fast. They literally address eachother in the previous scene.

It's probably been explained already, but yes, the Jedi can "force jump" and also make themselves briefly run faster (only really seen in the beginning of Phantom Menace when Qui-gon and Obi-wan flee from the tripod droids that roll up and have their own energy shield. But the jump is not actually new, Luke does it in Empire Strikes back, when Darth Vader knocks him into the freezing chamber they used on Han. It's how he suddenly ends up in the wires and tubing up above it, you can see him do it in the background when Vader turns and activates the chamber. And I say all of this because it's directly related to how Yoda has those moves but then walks slowly with a cane. He has gotten so tuned to the force over his ~900 years that the he is sort of able to lift and flip himself around by channeling the force through him. The reason why Dooku drops that pillar at Obi-wan and Anakin is because he realizes he still can't win, but knows that Yoda can't really move himself around with the force at the same time as having to save them. And for people asking why he doesn't just use the force to move his lightsaber like a puppeteer... Same problem, and not much of a difference. Plus, potential that the Jedi predictive reflexes involved might not be as sharp while controlling an object at a distance, rather than feeling it in hand. Plus... Well, it's Star Wars, Lucas just made these choices. Lol

Way back when, I saw this movie opening night. It was a packed theater (different, wonderful times). We were all watching along. Bored to tears with Anakin and Padme (wandering in her bdsm leather get up) and it was the scene where they are in the "villa" by the fire side and it gets all quiet since Anakin is really going at the angst he is going through... and some guy screams out at the top of his lungs, "STICK IT IN HER BUTT" the entire audience went hysterical. Greatest Star Wars movie ever with zero point zero thanks to Star Wars.

Padme is the plot focus on her lol

For natural progression you can watch Episode 3. The last season of Clone Wars tv show requires context of Episode 3 anyways. So you can watch the show afterwards. Or skip it, up to you, but it’s worth it. You’ll learn so much more about the world of Star Wars.

Come for the reaction, stay for the editor

I am impressed by how much you picked up on before it happened! Not all reactors do that so well. If I were you I'd watch Episode III, then the animated Clone Wars movie/show. Fun fact: Mace Windu has a purple lightsaber because Samuel L. Jackson wanted to stand out in the big fight scene, and his favourite colour is purple.

37:58 fun fact: Jackson had getting a purple lightsaber as part of the contract to play Windu

I fukin luv your editor! 😂😂😂😂 Seriously your videos rock, good and bad jokes and all. The editing is the icing

I was sad when this reaction ended, SO FUN!!! Love rewatching the Star War series with ya’ll!

I was raised on the original Star Wars. It came out when I was eight years old. I can safely say it changed my little 8 yr life. To see you discovering it all for the first time takes me back to that formative moment. All I can say is thank you, and enjoy.

Alex, while watching this you impressed me. The points you made and the takes you made were all the right ones if you ask me. I always love your reactions. Keep being genuinely you, Alex. With my busy work schedule lately I really look forward to your reactions. Can’t wait for Revenge of The Sith, ik you’ll love it

Watched this on twitch. Was a great time chatting with everyone! Can't wait for the next one. Take care alex. And Aaron, wonderful work as always!

I love when reactors care enough to call the characters by their names, like for example when Alex said _"Shut up. BOBA!"_ boy, I really felt that... BTW _"Maybe it's time to get the fuck away from Anakin"_ sent me lmao EDIT: HOLY SHIT ALEX SPEAKS GEONOSIAN...!!!

45:47 That's because of his age,he's well over 800 years old and is still saddled with the weaknesses that come with advanced age just like everyone else, he's able to move like that because his connection to the force is so great and was basically using an amped version of force augmentation known as force valour,for his lightsaber form he took Ataru or form 4 to its highest degree to compensate for his short stature and limited reach but does have complete mastery over every form of lightsaber combat, even the highly unpredictable and aggressive form 7 or Juyo,but because form 4 is such an aggressive and acrobatic style nobody can maintain it for very long,even Yoda for as powerful as he is after just minutes of using that style against Dooku he would be left absolutely exhausted as you could see when Yoda strolled off using his cane,this form is what Qui Gon Jinn and Obi Wan Kenobi used against Maul in TPM and Qui Gon,interestingly used Ataru and tempered it with elements of Makashi and made it more strength based to compensate for his advanced age,Obi Wan on the other hand, chose to start specialising in form 3 Soresu after discovering the inherent weaknesses of form 4,that being ineffective in inclosed spaces,its lack of defence and the amount of effort and energy it consumes,oh and after witnessing Qui Gon's death

my idea of the shows and spinoffs is that there are basically 3 bases to enjoy there, each base you watch in the given order and you can start at whichever feels most appealing, thats why i separate, they dont relate to each other the animated-verse - *the clone wars, tales of the jedi, rebels, bad batch* (just a bunch of really good material, creators understand star wars like none else) the rebel-verse - *rogue one, andor* (high quality stuff, beginnings of the oh so fantastic rebellion you are first introduced to in the classic 1977 movie, no jedi which is really fresh and intriguing) the mando-verse - *mandalorian s1-s2, boba fett s1, mandalorian s3* (a fan favorite side storyline about... just a guy, or is he?)

I would say to watch the movies in release order, but if you really have become a big fan and want to dive into stuff outside just the films, The Clone Wars computer animated show that you referenced earlier is really one of the crown jewels in the franchise in my opinion

It's so refreshing to see someone enjoying this movie so much!❤

Whatever any of the rest of us think of this episode, or anything SW in general - great, bad, or indifferent - it's just wonderful to see someone just take it as it comes and enjoy it. It's heartwarming, It's how it should be. If you're reading this Alex - don't let anyone rain on your parade, you enjoy it in any way you want.

Definitely watch Episode 3 next! The Clone Wars animated series is really good, if you're up for that kind of commitment (7 seasons), but it works best if you have the context of seeing Episode 3 and knowing where things are heading.

"That was a weird bite" Yes indeed, that was a fully CGI pear🙌

We can't have feelings for each other while our Natalie is looking absolutely incredible, that was not fair on Anakin 😂

I love the fight between Dooku and Yoda so much. Also, the 3 beasties sent in to kill Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padmé are a reek (the rhino-looking one), an acklay (the one that looks like a praying mantis) and a nexu (the tiger-looking one). Fun fact: Samuel L. Jackson asked the producers if his character, Mace Windu could have a purple lightsaber, so he could find himself easily during the Battle of Geonosis in the sea of blue and green lightsabers...and because it's his favorite color in real life.

There is a Clone Wars watch guide where you can get a better characterization of Anakin plus you get more Obi-Wan and Anakin dynamic. Save the last 4 episodes of the Clone Wars for after Revenge of the Sith. After Revenge of the Sith watch the Kai Patterson cut of the Obi Wan series. It makes the show more palatable and cuts it to two hours.

3:40 she was the queen of one nation of one planet [Naboo elects their Queens], she left the job to become a Senator to represent the people/planet to the intergalactic council; therefore higher than the Queen.

In my opinion, just watch the third film next keeping in mind that a long war has happened in between films. Excited to see the Episode III reaction! Personally my favourite!