He really didn’t mean to do it

[alexwest]

I like the idea of Vader removing his helmet at her grave, he can’t breath without it, he’s making him self live through the pain of being choked and having no air, like what he did to Padme on Mustafar when Obi Wan confronted him.

[laihlee]

"Anakin is gone, im what remains"

-Darth Vader

[keineahnungdikka]

the fear of losing her was what killed her in the end.

[haaf_z]

The fact Vader removed his helmet in a place without proper conditions for him to breath truly shows that Anakin is alive in him, feeling regret for what he's done to his beloved wife.

[kalebgamez]

When you think about it, Star Wars all started with a tragic love story. Possibly one of the greatest (and most depressing) love story of all time.

[GhostFox]

He not pure evil, he's just broken

[jakeypoo]

Honestly if I fumbled a 10/10 I’d become a Sith Lord bent on conquering and destroying the galaxy too

[owenplayz]

“It is, too late for me, son”
Anakin Skywalker

[stingraymochi]

The stained glass scene gives of such a powerful emotion, along with him with the Naboo backdrop, truly a masterpiece of emotion and storytelling.

[starrwarzedit]

She just wanted to ran away with anakin and raise her babies 😢

[brandon]

This makes me incredibly sad and feel bad for Vader

[papagator]

A hero will sacrifice her for the galaxy
A Villain will sacrifice the entire Galaxy just for her

[mr.hawklingiii]

I wish we’d gotten a scene of Vader visiting Padme’s grace on Naboo

[macavoy]

As a extremely big anakin fan I know the depths of pain Vader would go through to keep her alive, but his fear drew him too far, and as most of you know, fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate and hate leads to suffering.
And that leaves me heartbroken knowing that he could have brought her back in Vader immortal, but it was inevitable, as when we slashed the bright star,
His last chance was destroyed.
Its so sad 😞

[BMJgunner]

Vader takes off his mask because, with it, Hes Vader. Remembering Padme..that's Anakin

[OCouncil]

Some people don’t realize, yes Anakin could not breath without there helmet but even just it being off caused him mass pain, the idea of him taking of his mask is like you forcing your body into a burning hot bath

[kaspedkk]

Vader knelt solemnly before Padmé's grave, the air heavy with the weight of the past. With a measured gesture, his hands reached up, deftly releasing the clasps of his helmet. As he lifted it off, the eyes of Anakin Skywalker, now a clear blue rather than the fiery orange of the Sith, met the stained-glass portrait set above her resting place. For the first time since his fall, Anakin's gaze absorbed the serenity of the Naboo night as it enveloped Padmé's mausoleum.

The art piece, though exquisite, failed to truly capture the essence of her beauty. Yet, the familiar features of her pale face and deep brown eyes connected with his, pulling at strings he believed severed long ago. Emotion swelled within him, filling the voids and aches that had become constants in his life. The pain, so palpable and intense, threatened to shatter the walls he'd built around his heart.

Overwhelmed, he tore his gaze away, unable to bear the onslaught of emotions the portrait evoked. Grief, which had momentarily consumed him, twisted into a familiar and potent feeling: Hate. His irises ignited, flared with a reddish-orange as he arose, looking at the grave with a mix of disdain and profound regret. The cold visage of Darth Vader, filled with torment, reflected his internal conflict.

Visiting this place, this tether to his old life, was a grave miscalculation. He had unintentionally allowed Anakin to stir from the depths where he'd buried him. Swiftly, Vader secured his helmet back in place. The atmosphere around him grew tense, the very air seemingly drawn towards him as if magnetised. But the surge of power was fleeting. With the silent grace of his cape flowing behind, Vader descended the mausoleum steps, the anticipation of his arrival a mere memory. He moved forward, not once glancing back at the gravestone, ensconced in the lush embrace of Naboo's verdant splendour.

[Retronoob-hrxm]

Darth Vader is easily one of the best movie villains of all time

[haroldearlgray]

The song fits well, the memories vader has are the only good things he has left but they constantly remind him of what he threw away.

[Alpha_Omega_Esports]

Can I just point sum out. If ashoka would've never left the order, she might have been able to stop anakin, atleast. From force choking padme. The force choke is conjured though malic and hate, which vader(not anakin) did hate padme in this scene. Before anakin went to Mustafar, he was already under the assumption that padme was cheating on him, due to obi Wan being at the house. This fueled his jealousy and hate. And when obi wan went to mustafar, he really thought that assumption was true. But anakin had nothing but love for ashoka. Even while she was away he was still tinkering with her lightsabers. Meaning that he was always thinking about her. If ashoka went to Mustafar, I highly believe that awaking would've stopped what he was doing. She might even have been able to keep anakin in the jedi chambers, preventing order 66 and preventing darth Vader from being born. That's why I love star wars, everything is connected and it takes you on an emotional roller coaster.