20 Most Epic Movie Moments Of 2016

2. Vader Slaughters The Rebels - Rogue One

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At the very end of the movie, Darth Vader makes a surprise appearance, totting his iconic red lightsaber as he cuts down, Force chokes and otherwise destroys various rebel soldiers who are desperately trying to get the Death Star's plans to Princess Leia.

It's an extremely bada** scene and shows Vader at his absolutely most horrific, arguably more so than we have ever seen him before. The sheer manner in which the rebels quiver in his presence and are subsequently helpless to fend him off is fascinating to behold, even if they do just barely manage to get the plans to Leia in time.

If you were waiting for an argument that the Star Wars franchise needs more Darth Vader no matter how or why, here it is.

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