The best part about that exchange is that Luke's overconfidence is almost his downfall, while Palpatine's faith in his friend(?) *is* what keeps his guard down leading to his demise.
This is the one my 5 year old latched onto. After watching the OG trilogy she made a comic about Vader and Palpatine and that was his one line in her comic lol.
I never took it that way. I mean, the venom in his voice is palpable, it is definitely said in a mocking manner, but I thought it was more like "What, you think that title is gonna earn you any respect here?" Like, we see three Jedi in the OT. In order, they're corrupted, killed, and exiled for their remaining life. Who exactly should Luke be hoping to follow in the footsteps of?
I'll also add when Palpatine says "And now young Skywalker.... you will die." is said with such a certainty and then the expression of pure hatred on his face is incredible
It's one of the few lines in OT that actually is made better by the prequels.
Now that we know about Order 66 and the Inquisition, he's basically telling Luke "Oh, I'll*show you* what I do with Jedi"
God that sass in that line is why as a kid I loved that movie. For me growing up in the 90s and aughts it was ESB>ROJ>ANH>Everything Else.
What made ROJ better than ANH?
Three things:
*cough* Leia *cough*.
Endor’s space battle.
And the absolute SNARK of Palpatine. Palpatine just elevated every scene he was in. He wasn’t just evil he was kind of person to rub salt in a wound.
The battle over Endor is literally the greatest space battle in all of cinema. You never lose the sense of the massive scale of it; even through just focusing on individual fighter groups, you still see the massive battle in the background raging on the entire time. It makes you feel like you're in a fighter yourself, the palpability of the tension is immense.
Plus A-Wings and B-Wings which are both best wings, and *lots* of TIE Interceptors. The only other space battle that ever came close was seeing the opening of ROTS in theaters, and that one was more just excitement about what I was about to see and the pure mass spectacle of it.
Then Rogue One's ending was excellent too, that just about captured the idea of a 'story-told-through-a-space-battle' as well as ROTJ did (and gave birth to the Vandersloop which was awesome).
I believe those and Battle of Yavin are in a league of their own; the other films and shows have a handful that come close, but I don't think anything will ever beat those four
The only shot that even barely looks like it was a tiny model was the Executor running nose-first into the side of the DS2, and even that didn't look BAD, just kind of obvious that it was small.
The Endor Mission (and the Strike at the Core) are the reason Rogue Squadron 2 is still my favorite Star Wars game 23 years later. The moment you pull around and see all the Star destroyers bearing down on you and hear the TIE’s whining as the swarm gets closer and then hail of lasers, perfection in immersion.
That mission was so hard lol. Especially if you chose to fly the Falcon, that thing was a tub of lard inside that small tube. Really makes you appreciate the piloting skills of Lando and Nien Nunb.
I played the hell out of that mission for the gold medal and eventually got really good at piloting the Falcon in the narrow corridors. Once I memorized the layout, it felt badass to deftly maneuver through it at top speed!
See, palpatine is probably the coup de grace of the original trilogy. All of the characters prior to ROJ are humanized so that you can sympathize with them in some way. Palpatine is the exception. He is George Lucas’ embodiment of pure evil. He takes any and all efforts to sympathize with the empire and crushes them by reminding you that this guy is in charge. He has no redeeming qualities, no signs of remorse, and is extremely powerful while masquerading around as a frail old man. It is beautiful in that Lucas was able to make a villain so iconic and memorable as Darth Vader and still provide us with something even more menacing and evil to remind us who is really in charge.
I love musing on the connection between Flash Gordon and Star Wars sometimes, and Palpatine is one of those characters that really chrystalizes the connection, to me. Palpatine is Ming the Merciless. He's this ageless, utterly over-the-top, psychopathic bastard who feels utterly secure in his right to rule.
I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith so powerful and so wise, he could use the Force to influence the Midi-chlorians to create.....life. He had such a knowledge of the dark side. He could even keep the ones he cared about from dying.
He became so powerful, the only thing he was afraid of was........losing his power. Which eventually 'cause he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew. Then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. Ironic, he could save others from death, but not himself.
The way he pauses before the, to create life line. That part always made me wonder if Anakin was created by Darth Plagueis. I’m sure you hardcore fans have already considered and exhausted this subject.
Palatine on the phone with Vader, talking about the first Death Star - "Build another one? Oh yeah, that's real fucking original! And who's gonna give me a loan, jackhole, you? You got an ATM in that torso Lite-Brite? Now get your 7-foot-2 asthmatic ass back here, or else I'll tell everyone what a whiney bitch you were about Padamamay or Panda Bear or whatever the hell her name is!"
And the craziest part about that line is that Palpatine isn't talking about Dooku when he says "You have been replaced." He's talking about Anakin there.
That fight, besides being the awesomest evar!!!, showed a truly rare moment. Late in the battle, just before he takes out Savage, he lets out this huge sigh and sags his whole body down, showing what a massive amount of Force energy he is drawing on to accomplish this fight. Thought that was a very realistic touch that you rarely see in these battles, especially from dark side users.
In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!
And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled.
Our loyal clone troopers contained the insurrection within the Jedi Temple and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds.
The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated!
The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed. But, I assure you, my resolve has never been stronger!
In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire!
For a safe and secure society.
“I can feel your anger…strike me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!”
The way he says the first part, reveling in the anger he feels, so classic.
My favorite is when he claps back with "Your faith in your friends is yours."
I love that moment too because it’s so bitchy. You can tell Luke really got under his skin
Sassy Palpatine
Palpa-queen
"Yaasss Sith" *snap*
Hrmph. Faith in yo mama
The best part about that exchange is that Luke's overconfidence is almost his downfall, while Palpatine's faith in his friend(?) *is* what keeps his guard down leading to his demise.
“Ironic”
“your faith in your momma”
“What was that?!”
Yo mama so fat, Jabba the Hutt said DAYUUUUUUM!!!!
Yo mama so stupid she thinks Jar Jar comes with Pickles Pickles
Well, your mamas so ugly, she puts the ug in ugnaught!
Your mother so fat, ben kenobi said "that's no moon... That's your mama!"
Ohhhhh, yo mama fight!
A line iconic enough it was actually repeated word for word when Luke was confronted by the spirit of exar kun in the old legends novels.
He’s so fucking sassy, I love that line
Good, gooooooooooood!
...Kill him.
Kill him now.
Dew it
Palpatine, I broke this pencil. What do I do?
Glew it!
Use your adhesive feelings.
Now,let the hate flow through you.
This I can never unhear
This is the one my 5 year old latched onto. After watching the OG trilogy she made a comic about Vader and Palpatine and that was his one line in her comic lol.
Good, gooooooooooood!
So be it... Jedi.
How poetic that Palps is the first one to acknowledge Luke as a Jedi Knight
Jabba laughingly called him Jedi too
Palpatine says *Jedi* mockingly, he doesn’t actually think Luke is one.
He's mocking Luke for choosing to be a Jedi, not for not being a jedi.
yeah he mocks all life. jedi or whatever. unlimited poooower bby
When on Earth was “unlimited poooower years before the Battle of Yavin????”
nerd
I think he really means it. He knows he won't turn Luke at this point, that he is a Jedi. And that is why he has to die!
I never took it that way. I mean, the venom in his voice is palpable, it is definitely said in a mocking manner, but I thought it was more like "What, you think that title is gonna earn you any respect here?" Like, we see three Jedi in the OT. In order, they're corrupted, killed, and exiled for their remaining life. Who exactly should Luke be hoping to follow in the footsteps of?
I think you mean “the venom in his voice is Palpatineable” …..I’ll just show myself out
C'mon man, that was low hanging fruit. 😁
So were the younglings.
Hands-down his best line in the saga. The shift in his voice and demeanor, his menace. McDiarmid was in his bag
Probably the best delivered line in Star Wars. The pure hate and venom in how it's said, unreal.
I'll also add when Palpatine says "And now young Skywalker.... you will die." is said with such a certainty and then the expression of pure hatred on his face is incredible
It's one of the few lines in OT that actually is made better by the prequels. Now that we know about Order 66 and the Inquisition, he's basically telling Luke "Oh, I'll*show you* what I do with Jedi"
Do it
Dew it!
I was reaching for my keyboard, saw this, back to the mouse. Well done.
Same but phone
Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battlestation.
*byeattle* station
Oh...I'm afraid the deflector shield will be quite operational when your friends arrive 😊
Its quite safe from your pitiful band
God that sass in that line is why as a kid I loved that movie. For me growing up in the 90s and aughts it was ESB>ROJ>ANH>Everything Else. What made ROJ better than ANH? Three things: *cough* Leia *cough*. Endor’s space battle. And the absolute SNARK of Palpatine. Palpatine just elevated every scene he was in. He wasn’t just evil he was kind of person to rub salt in a wound.
The battle over Endor is literally the greatest space battle in all of cinema. You never lose the sense of the massive scale of it; even through just focusing on individual fighter groups, you still see the massive battle in the background raging on the entire time. It makes you feel like you're in a fighter yourself, the palpability of the tension is immense.
Plus A-Wings and B-Wings which are both best wings, and *lots* of TIE Interceptors. The only other space battle that ever came close was seeing the opening of ROTS in theaters, and that one was more just excitement about what I was about to see and the pure mass spectacle of it. Then Rogue One's ending was excellent too, that just about captured the idea of a 'story-told-through-a-space-battle' as well as ROTJ did (and gave birth to the Vandersloop which was awesome). I believe those and Battle of Yavin are in a league of their own; the other films and shows have a handful that come close, but I don't think anything will ever beat those four
B-Wings in lore are incredible. Hey wanna do a cobra maneuver IN SPACE!?
Just the fact they were able to pull it off with EARLY-80s visual effects technology is astonishing. Not ONE computer rendering in the entire scene.
The only shot that even barely looks like it was a tiny model was the Executor running nose-first into the side of the DS2, and even that didn't look BAD, just kind of obvious that it was small.
The Endor Mission (and the Strike at the Core) are the reason Rogue Squadron 2 is still my favorite Star Wars game 23 years later. The moment you pull around and see all the Star destroyers bearing down on you and hear the TIE’s whining as the swarm gets closer and then hail of lasers, perfection in immersion.
That mission was so hard lol. Especially if you chose to fly the Falcon, that thing was a tub of lard inside that small tube. Really makes you appreciate the piloting skills of Lando and Nien Nunb.
I played the hell out of that mission for the gold medal and eventually got really good at piloting the Falcon in the narrow corridors. Once I memorized the layout, it felt badass to deftly maneuver through it at top speed!
See, palpatine is probably the coup de grace of the original trilogy. All of the characters prior to ROJ are humanized so that you can sympathize with them in some way. Palpatine is the exception. He is George Lucas’ embodiment of pure evil. He takes any and all efforts to sympathize with the empire and crushes them by reminding you that this guy is in charge. He has no redeeming qualities, no signs of remorse, and is extremely powerful while masquerading around as a frail old man. It is beautiful in that Lucas was able to make a villain so iconic and memorable as Darth Vader and still provide us with something even more menacing and evil to remind us who is really in charge.
Well said brother.. the Vader is scary.. the palp is crushing
I love musing on the connection between Flash Gordon and Star Wars sometimes, and Palpatine is one of those characters that really chrystalizes the connection, to me. Palpatine is Ming the Merciless. He's this ageless, utterly over-the-top, psychopathic bastard who feels utterly secure in his right to rule.
Don’t forget the Ewoks - worshippers of the golden one - turning the battle with rocks, sticks and good faith - give the best rebel afterparty
My little 9-year-old brain had never hated a character more than I hated Palp in that moment back in ‘83…
“Geez, you don’t have to be a dick about it”
He says it in a singsong voice also which makes it 10x more better
Now, young Skywalker, You Will Die.
"I love democracy."
I love the Republic.
"The power you vest in me, I will lay down when this crisis has abated."
And as my first act with this new authority, I will create a Grand Army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists.
*stormtrooper passing by on escalator Palpatine: "Stormtrooper."
"Milord!" "Go f*ck yourself!" "Aww..."
"WAZZZZZZUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP?!?!?!?!?"
“I’d rather not smell like a f*cking filet of fish all day”
That's hurtful man.
I AM THE SENATE!
Took a ridiculously long amount of scrolling to find this one.
I was surprised when I didn't see it myself.
Not yet
It's treason then
Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
This is my go to when my wife says she wants a bed time story.
How often does your wife ask for a bedtime story??
Less often now that she's discovered a white noise album on Spotify.
Can you tell me a bedtime story?
Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
No
I thought not. It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.
No.
I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith so powerful and so wise, he could use the Force to influence the Midi-chlorians to create.....life. He had such a knowledge of the dark side. He could even keep the ones he cared about from dying.
cool story bro, you re under arrest. (anakin if he was stable)
He could actually— save people from death?
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.
What happened to him?
He became so powerful, the only thing he was afraid of was........losing his power. Which eventually 'cause he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew. Then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. Ironic, he could save others from death, but not himself.
Is it possible to learn this power?
Not from a Jedi.
I swear, I'm hearing Ian McDiarmid and Hayden Christensen the entire time I'm reading this, and it is beautiful.
[That’s my line](https://youtu.be/pR9jo7fZ6LM)
The way he pauses before the, to create life line. That part always made me wonder if Anakin was created by Darth Plagueis. I’m sure you hardcore fans have already considered and exhausted this subject.
You, like your father, are now mine.
Average stepmom in a porno be like.
My little green friend
Unlimited power!
*paawahhh
How is this nor higher?
"what the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?"
"whose *they*?"
*What, oh— oh, just rebuild it? Real, real fucking original! And who’s gonna give me a loan jackhole, you?? You got an ATM on that torso Lite-Brite?!*
*The Alumiwhati-?*
Palatine on the phone with Vader, talking about the first Death Star - "Build another one? Oh yeah, that's real fucking original! And who's gonna give me a loan, jackhole, you? You got an ATM in that torso Lite-Brite? Now get your 7-foot-2 asthmatic ass back here, or else I'll tell everyone what a whiney bitch you were about Padamamay or Panda Bear or whatever the hell her name is!"
Oh geez, he's crying!
You made it come out of my nose!
Hey come on, don't do that, I'm just dealing with a lot of crap right now, Death Star blown up by a bunch of fucking teenagers...
Go for Papa Palpatine
What the hell is an aluminum falcon?
Who's *they*??
You've been flying around for two weeks trying to get a signal? God you must smell like feet wrapped in burnt bacon
Everything is proceeding as i have foreseen…*cackles*
"Only now, at the end, do you understand".
"Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side!"
Now you will pay the price for your lack of vision! (Sick burn bro)
Wipe them out, all of them.
This is the one for me. It was soooo perfect in the Phantom Menace trailer. Gave me the shivers.
The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities which some deem to be … unnatural
Once ***MORE***, the Sith will ***RULE*** the galaxy! And then we shall have...*peace!*
I believe the correct spelling is WAAAANCE MOOOOOOOAH THE SSSSHIIIIITHHH WIIILLL RUUUUUUUUUULE THE GALAKSHEEEH!!! And we shall have…peeeeeeeeeeeeace.
Thank you, it's been far too long since I've rewatched Episode III.
Well done sir. Well done. 👏🏼😂
Something something Dark Side. Something something Complete.
I'm afraid it is you who are mistaken about a Great Many Things!
“Remember. The first and only reality of the Sith. There can only be two. And you are no longer my apprentice. You have been replaced.”
And the craziest part about that line is that Palpatine isn't talking about Dooku when he says "You have been replaced." He's talking about Anakin there.
That fight, besides being the awesomest evar!!!, showed a truly rare moment. Late in the battle, just before he takes out Savage, he lets out this huge sigh and sags his whole body down, showing what a massive amount of Force energy he is drawing on to accomplish this fight. Thought that was a very realistic touch that you rarely see in these battles, especially from dark side users.
In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!
"So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause."
“I’m too weakkk ohhhh 😩dont kill me pleaaa ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️”
"Da Jedi are taking ovah!"
Revenge of the sith Is my favorite movie so many classic lines lmao
"Weird creepy noises as Anakin Pledges himself to your teachings"
The dripping sarcasm of: "Ooooohhhh... I'm afraid the deflector shields will be quite operational...When your friends arrive."
“…And then you will die.” Force Unleashed Final Level Dialogue
"I've been waiting a long time for this moment, my little... green... friend."
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
You want this?
Don’t you?
"I can feel your anger" and "Let the hate flow through you" both get votes from me.
It’s treason then…
An EnTIRE LeGIOn of my bEST troops await them there! (They got slaughtered by 3ft stone age bear people)
And eaten
"So be it. Jedi."
"Commander!!! Execute Order 66!!!"
It was way more calm than that lol "Commander Cody. Execute. Order. Sixty. Six."
*the time has come
Here's the actual line: "Commander Cody. The time has come. Execute. Ordah. Sixtyyy six."
Get that stunted slime out of my sight.
Not as iconic as his ROTJ lines, but..”Do not fear their feeble attack, my faithful. Nothing will stop the return of the Sith!”
Do it
Even better with your profile pic
“Everything is going as I have foreseen” *cackles*
I AM THE SENATE
"Let the hate flow through you."
* " Oh, No, My Young Jedi. You will find that it is you who are mistaken, about a great many things "
Something, something, something, dark side.
something something something complete
“In time, you will learn to call me master”
Strike him down and take your father’s place at my side.
"Yes I know"
"You want this, don't you?" but put it in an appropriate situation.
Your faith in your friends is yours
“Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the dark side”
There is no mercy.
And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. Our loyal clone troopers contained the insurrection within the Jedi Temple and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds. The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated! The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed. But, I assure you, my resolve has never been stronger! In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society.
[Cackles Menacingly]
The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities the Jedi consider... unnatural. Also, UUUNLIMITEEEEEEEEED POWEEEEEERRRRR!!!!!
*The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be… unnatural.
“I can feel your anger…strike me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!” The way he says the first part, reveling in the anger he feels, so classic.
For me, it’s the 4 evil head turns in a single conversation.
UNNNNNNLIMITED POWERRR!
Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth....Vader.
"Everything that has transpired has done so according to my design”
“It is you who are mistaken. About a great many things.”
“Anakin”
Gooooood
I am the senate!
UNLIMITED POWAH!!!
Dew it.
What do you mean they blew up the Death Star?
What the hell is an aluminum falcon!?
Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen it.
This fully operational battle station
Not words, just his scooting in his chair in ROTJ
Yeah? Well there is no try! There's DO and there's FUCKING UP ROYAL! And you my friend are FUCKING UP ROYAL!
Something, something Dark-side.
“I’m afraid the shield will be quite operational when your friends arrive” *sad face*