Star Wars: 50 Greatest Moments - Ranked

13. Fight On Mustafar (Revenge Of The Sith)

Obi-Wan Anakin Revenge of the Sith
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Revenge of the Sith is one the darkest movies in the saga, and it all builds to this brilliant final showdown, as former friends Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan do battle on the fiery planet of Mustafar - where Jedi go to die.

The volcanic location is the perfect setting for the explosive, highly personal showdown, which would change both men in major ways. The duel itself offers up some great lightsaber action, with plenty of emotion to complement the actual fighting, and Ewan McGregor continues his great work as Obi-Wan here, as he yells out lines such as "YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!"

There's so much rage in Hayden Christensen's Anakin, and even more regret and sadness in McGregor's voice as Obi-Wan defeats him, delivering the blows that would threaten his life and turn him into the metal husk we come to know and fear.

"You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you." Damn.

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