So the first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film has finally dropped, signalling the beginning of what will become the third trilogy in this long-running (and well loved) saga. Now the trailer has divided opinion among some online, but I LOVED it – and can’t wait for the film to come out…I’ll be first in line at our local cinema on opening night!!
If you haven’t yet seen it, check out Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens here:
Just seeing the Millennium Falcon shooting across the screen being chased by Tie Fighters made me nostalgic for the originals and, to a far far lesser extent, the prequels. On top of that it’s pretty obvious that costume parties and conventions are going to become Star Wars crazy again for the next 10 or so years!!
Because of this, just to wet the appetite a little more, I think it’s worth us…no, necessary for us to re-live some of the best moments from a Galaxy far, far away…
10. The Darth Maul Lightsaber Battle
Now don’t worry, this is one of only two prequel moments on this list. There was no way I was going to leave this out though. This scene has it all: Two Jedi and a Sith fighting, a double-ended lightsaber, a kick-ass death sequence and no Jar Jar Binks in sight!
9. The Cantina Scene
We first meet Han Solo and Chewbacca in this bar – so it’s place is well deserved on this list. We hear the most catchy tune in the entire saga here and meet a band of thugs and outlaws that take an instant dislike to Luke and Obi-wan. Who can forget the Han/Greedo stand-off? We all know who shot first, right?
8. The Final Battle on Mustafar
This was the moment we had waited 30 or so years to see…how did Vader become Vader? Anakin and Obi-Wan go head-to-head on the fiery, volcanic mining planet in the culmination of the prequel trilogy. It’s an emotionally charged fight, Anakin fighting to both prove a point to his former master and to continue exterminating the Jedi from the galaxy. Obi-wan is desperately trying to bring Anakin to his senses, to convince him that he is on the wrong path….neither really achieve what they wanted unfortunately.
7. Master V Apprentice round 2
Episode IV saw very little in the way of lightsaber duels up until this point where Obi-wan and Darth Vader come face to face for the first time since Mustafar. The fight has far less flair than the battle before, but more than makes up for that with poignant speeches and foreshadowing.
6. Lifting the X Wing
Luke has searched out Yoda in order to complete his training to become a Jedi master. His journey leads him to the Dagobah system and unfortunately lands him in a bog where his ship swiftly sinks. During his training with the diminutive Jedi Luke learns to face his inner demons and control the force but perhaps the coolest moment comes towards the end of his time here. In order to leave the planet and come to his friends rescue Luke must get his ship back. He is promptly shown just how powerful the force can be…
5. Vader’s first appearance
When the rebel ship is infiltrated by stormtroopers and mayhem ensues a dark, mysterious figure emerges through the air lock. On top of that we hear this incredibly dark and forboding music that has become synonymous with the franchise. I know that I was immediately amazed by both the look, and sound of Darth Vader.
4. The Battle of Hoth
Here we see the first real battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. A rebel outpost on the ice planet of Hoth has been discovered and the Empire attacks using one of the most iconic vehicles of the franchise; the AT-ATs. These seemingly unstoppable forces are eventually taken down thanks to some ingenuity from the Rebel pilots – using rope to tie together the AT-ATs legs.
3. I Love You…I Know
One of the saddest and emotionally-charged moments of the franchise. Han is captured and encased in Carbonite to be delivered to Jabba the Hut. Luke and Leia are held captive and all hope seems lost as Darth Vader has the upper hand. In a touching moment between Leia and Han seconds before he is encased, Leia finally expresses her love for Han, to which he reciprocates fantastically wiith an improvised line from Harrison Ford that will live long in movie fan’s memories.
2. Blowing up the Death Star
How cool was this scene? It was just awesome! X Wings being chased by Tie Fighters whilst a massive battle goes on overhead. Luke flys through tight gaps around the edge of the death star as he is chased by Vader. He’s got to hit that tiny target with those photon torpedo’s in one move…can he hold his nerve??? Spoiler: Yes, yes he can!
1. I am your Father
“No, that’s not true…that’s impossible!!!” Luke wasn’t the only one shouting that line when they first heard the revelation at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. How can this monstrous villain be Luke’s father?? And after he’s just chopped his hand off as well? This scene has become so popuar it is regularly referenced and parodied – almost to the point where you can’t watch the original and not find it a bit funny…or at least recite the words along with James Earl Jones.
So there you have it….how did we do? What did we miss? How excited are you for the new movie? Tell us in the comments below.
Thanks
Chris J
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