Why Lightsaber Duels Suck Now

The actual best lightsaber dual is Han VS the Tauntaun. Prove me wrong.

Music Used:
"Catch My Drift" - Peter Chapman
"Title Theme" - Wii Play
"N64 Mario Raceway" - Mario Kart Wii
"Shop Channel Music" - Nintendo Wii
"Game Setup Screen Part 1" - Wii Sports Resort
"Obrigado!Obrigado!" - Yasuo Sakou from Gran Turismo 5
"Game Setup Screen Part 2" - Wii Sports Resort
"Unforgotten Memories" - Halo 2 Anniversary OST

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - What I like about new duels
01:57 - lil' thesis
02:06 - Speed and Pacing
04:07 - Lack of Production Value
06:43 - No Emotional Connection
07:50 - The best lightsaber fight
11:40 - Outro

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[actionsonobj]

For me it’s the lack of form. Each Jedi in the prequels had a unique fighting style but in the sequels they act like they’re swinging baseball bats

[DJStriker]

I think the biggest issue is choreography. In the old Star Wars films, the choreography made the LightSabers feel like Swords. From the way they were used and blocked. The new movies make the Lightsabers feel more like glorified baseball bats.

[lemox]

Anakin against the younglings will always be my favorite one. The rage in his eyes and the no match that it was

[nomanlandhoopers]

You forgot the part where the person gets stabbed but is chillin latter

[Anilomu]

One thing I think you overlooked is just how little danger lightsabers seem in the new movies, barely killing anyone, no limbs being lost. I guess I would put that into emotional significance.

[gabethebabe]

Can't believe you didn't mention just how much of a beast Hayden was behind the scenes while training for these fights.

[Wolffman]

In my opinion, the Mustafar duel played a MASSIVE role in making Revenge of the Sith one of my favorite movies of all time.

[freegracetruth]

Two kids playing with plastic swords in the park can probably have an aesthetically better lightsaber "duel" than what is portrayed in current star wars media.

[Odin]

For me, the main problem is that the lightsaber itself has changed, now it's just a club, and not a saber that can cut you.

[windwalkerrangerdm]

In the lightsaber fight of Qui-gon vs Darth Maul, before the fight, Qui-gon sits. He is calm, one with the force, almost peaceful. Maul, on the other hand, is walking left and right, like a caged animal, barely able to contain his anger, rage. Sublime display of characterization for both sides of the force. That whole sequence, including the follow up fight with Obi-wan, is awesome.

[aero]

I think you missed the most important thing that differentiates the prequels with the sequels.
Every character had a distinct lightsaber combat style. Dart maul with a dual bladed saber, general grievous with 4 blades, Yoda jumping and rotating like a chipmunk on coke, dart sidious stab stab, Count dooku fencing style, and Darth vader an unstoppable force.

[Ahdokobo]

I’m glad you brought up how Ewan and Hayden just seemed to love their sword fighting. When you watch the behind the scenes, you can tell they really enjoyed the process and wanted to make it as cool as they could but make it dramatic too. This goes for the Darth Maul fight, you can tell they were enjoying it and planned it out. Like, Ray Park and Ewan Mcgregor are insane in that duel in the Phantom Menace. While the new actors may be fans, but they don’t love it like ones before them. Ewan Mcgregor’s family has been part of Star Wars since his uncle, I think, was in original trilogy as a pilot. It’s a difference in passion, and I think the people making Star Wars have lost the passion for duels and other things, but I think their making a comeback and will bring more entertaining shows and movies going forward.

[kurtispeak]

We also need to talk about how amazing some of the lightsaber fights that are from some Star Wars game cinematic trailers as well. For example, the star wars the old repulic lightsaber duels are choreographed so well that they're overlooked just because they're from a video game. Why couldn't they get inspired from those fights and put them into the sequel trilogy and so on. Great video as always

[Ares_gaming_]

my favorite moment in lightsaber fights is when Anakin and Obi-Wan and fighting in their duel and Anakin is pushing towards obiwan in this little corridor and their lightsabers are hitting the walls and creating sparks. I think that small part was pretty awesome showing how completely focused they were on the duel and how aggressive Anakin was being.

[DBfan]

I'M AN IDIOT. I never noticed in any of the other films that the LIGHTsabers never cast any LIGHT. aside from like twice. Also, I think the use of multiple cuts in the section where Obi-Wan cuts maul in half really works to show just how FAST he's moving. there's a reason why it worked there, because though it was slowed down for US to understand what's happening, the cuts make it seem like it's happening super quick.

[elijahthompson]

"You wouldn't watch a real fight wearing binoculars."
Leslye Headland - "This is a great idea for my show."

[stadion]

My biggest problem with these fights is that the old fights look like a sword fight, the new fights is just straight up slamming into your opponent

[Ash-lpfl]

One thing i observed from duel of the fates was how at the beginning of the fight Maul was treating Obi Wan like he was insignificant. Constantly just kicking him away, shrugging him off, he was an afterthought. A padawan. While the main prize in Mauls eyes was the older more renowned jedi master Qui Gon. Who would have made a much more prestigious kill. Then after Qui Gons death when Obi Wan comes at Maul with all the rage & ferocity, cuts Mauls blade in half. You can see him start to sweat it. & it was at that moment he knew he fucked up.

[RandomRon]

I'd like to add a 4th reason: The Lack of Swordsmanship & Choreography
- You look at the Original Trilogy, while they're not as flashy as the Prequels, the duels were simple & had basic swordsmanship & techniques that were serviceable.

- You look at the Prequel, say what you will at how choreographed & flashy they are, but if you look at a lot of them, there are a lot of advanced sword techniques & fighting styles that would be plausible (though not the best option) in a sword fight on top of the basics.

- You look at the Sequels, there are so many things wrong just on basic swordsmanship alone. Overly large telegraphed swings (some of which not even aiming at the opponent), unnecessary spins, the lack of a guard stance. Even the special effects has error (Biggest offender being the disappearing knife in the Throne Room scene).

[Jay-Maddex-Renteria]

1:22 Ooohoohoo love how you included the Darksaber, that sound is just beautiful