Star Wars: 50 Greatest Moments - Ranked

26. Jedi Mind Trick (Star Wars)

Star Wars Obi-Wan Jedi Mind Trick
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What is all this Force mumbo-jumbo anyway?

Early on in the original Star Wars, we meet Obi-Wan/Ben Kenobi, who tells some of the fanciful stories of Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, and the Jedi. But while the lightsaber is cool, it's not until we head to Mos Eisley that we get our first real glimpse of just what the Force can do.

With some inquisitive Imperial Stormtroopers sticking their noses in, Obi-Wan casually waves his hand and tells them: "These are not the droids you're looking for... Move along."

And they actually obey his orders. WOAH!

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.