Hayden Christensen on Anakin vs Obi-Wan | Star Wars Theory REACTS

Star Wars Theory reacts to a featurette in which Hayden Christensen discusses Anakin vs Obi-Wan.

Continue the conversation on the Theory forums!

#StarWarsTheoryPlus

[mikecook_author]

The more I hear Hayden Christianson & George Lucas talk about Anakin, the more I think Hayden nailed the part in the prequels.

[vlbwlwu]

Hayden was perfect. Those saber skills!

[captainDJ]

Man, we need that actual story treatment for 7-9 from George. I really wish it would be released if not in film form, then publishing

[davidfieldsend]

It makes sense that the Jedi who was able to watch Satine die in his arms and allow that attachment and anger to pass was able to keep his emotions in check during his duel with his former padawan turned sith

[doctordakotascorpio]

Palpatine telling Anakin about the tale of Darth Plagueis a great scene and a iconic Meme

[Mina-okqm]

For me it just shows you how skilled Obi Wan is. Even with Anakin going up another level after turning to the Dark Side, Obi Wan still wins. He has bested two Siths when historically the Siths are more powerful and aggressive.

[solomonwiggins-ki]

at 2:00 you can hear Obi-wan say "don't ask me Anakin" probably from when the script told Hayden to ask his master for help. only when obi-wan refuses is when his eyes finally turn Sith yellow for good.

[starwarsknight]

Still can't wait till OT DVD watch parties!!!

[stevenbrown]

When Anakin went dark side all he did was use the dark side version of form 5 which is fueled by anger and hate so it became more aggressive. The Jedi before Anakin turned seen that form being mainly for the dark side because of how much offense is played into it

[anthonyyoutubefan]

Actually, Theory, for reference of the brutality of Anakin's/Vader's lightsaber fighting style, rewatch the scene on Cloud City, when Vader jumps out at Luke, and viciously onslaughts him with lightsaber strokes and swings...then, watch the scene with Anakin and Obi-Wan fighting through that corridor on Mustafar. The same kind of ferocity. That was Anakin tapping in to The Dark Side.

[ace]

Gowd I love these DVD making of ROTS🌋🤘

[strikerfrost]

I feel like Hayden's explanation can also be applied to Vader's second fight with Obi-Wan.

[jordanglasper]

This tidbit also reinforces my statement that Anakin would’ve never turned to the dark side if Palpatine had not manipulated the Jedi behind the scenes to split them up.

[meltedcopper]

The storys are fun but if i know all the rebelion end up failures. The retro storys are just sort of sad. Os star wars going to move forward in the time line or offer a non connected to cannon whqt if sort of series? Star trek is gping forward star wars is about heading backwards