10 Cringiest Moments In The Star Wars Prequels

8. Darth Vader's Rage

Hayden Christensen Anakin Skywalker Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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Showcasing Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader was the main draw of the prequels, and audiences finally got to witness the moment they'd been waiting for in the closing moments of Revenge of the Sith.

Unfortunately though, the execution here left a lot to be desired.

The scene starts off fine enough, with a slow, methodical build where we see the pieces of Vader's suit being attached to Anakin's charred remains. But then, it ends with an overly-cheesy "NOOOOOOOOOO", as Vader yells his head off like he's just stood on a plug while barefoot.

An angry Vader using his Force powers to wreck the room is good stuff, but the scream is a bit too dramatic for its own good, and it just doesn't fit the scene.

It is pretty funny in other languages though - so at least there's that.

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