10 Things Nobody Wants To Admit About Star Wars

A saga beginning in 1977, Star Wars has become a commercial powerhouse, singlehandedly responsible for three of the most iconic movies ever made, and three of the greatest travesties ever inflicted upon the human race. Later this year, the franchise is set to continue with Rogue One – a standalone prequel set prior to the events of the first film – proving that not all good things must eventually come to an end.

Star Wars has a universal appeal, and while certain aspects of the original trilogy may appear dated, the story will endure seemingly forever, only continuing to appreciate in value with each passing year. After all, Star Wars is a timeless concept, a boundless universe comprised of infinite possibilities in which archetypal heroes and villains collide in moments of excitement, tension and catharsis, and good always prevails over evil.

In 1999 however, Star Wars was dealt a mortal blow in the form of Episode I: The Phantom Menace – a contender for easily the most disappointing film ever made, surpassed in awfulness only by Episode II: Attack Of The Clones and Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith, two genuine triumphs in filmmaking and storytelling incompetence. In reality, Star Wars is set in a galaxy far, far away from perfect – the prequels being only one of numerous problems with the franchise, problems that will doubtfully ever be addressed.

So, with that being said, here are 10 things nobody wants to admit about one of the greatest sagas ever put to film…

Starting with the obvious, the prequels have ruined absolutely everything about the franchise, from iconic imagery and core concepts to character backstories. At this point it’s difficult to appreciate the original trilogy without making certain connections with the prequels, the two no longer mutually exclusive.

In 1999, The Phantom Menace made the mistake of rationalising the Force, demystifying the otherwise supernatural energy into a quantifiable scientific measurement. It also turned the Jedi into a religious cult, introduced the world to Jar Jar Binks, and even made the suggestion that Darth Vader had actually created C-3PO as a child, using scraps.

Not to be outdone, Attack Of The Clones somehow managed to ruin Stormtroopers and Boba Fett, suggesting that both were clones of the same bounty-hunter, Jango. It also featured some of the worst dialogue ever uttered aloud, as well as some of the most awkward romancing ever captured on film, and even managed to ruin Yoda by turning the once sagacious master into an acrobatic ninja with superhuman speed and agility.

Finally, Revenge Of The Sith – perhaps the most deserving of blame – obliterated the origin story of the most iconic supervillain in cinematic history, turning Darth Vader himself into a gullible chump.