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Lars_Muul Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 6/6/05 3:21am Subject: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	I'm curious about what you think. Did his reaction to Padmé's "I'm pregnant" convey happiness, doubt.... what? I'm not sure, really /LM
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stinrab Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 6/6/05 3:39am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	"Oops" -----signature----- "In the interest of time, if it's not terribly impolite, would it be okay if we skipped this conversation and you took me directly to your nearest torture centre?" -- The Avatar
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Lars_Muul Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 6/6/05 3:47am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	Yeah, that's a nice one. He is happy, but initially afraid of what it means. Anakin wants kids /LM
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Lexi Title: Box Office Winner Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 6/6/05 5:00am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	Anakin's look doesn't really display happiness at first, but I think he's shocked and worried about what might happen; it won't be easy to hide the pregnancy and the Jedi Order will most likely take the children away from them. When he pushes those feelings back, I think he's genuinely happy. After all, he says that it's the happiest moment of his life and I believe he's being truthful. -----signature----- Proud Master of GH-7 "The force is strong with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a jedi yet."
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RebelScum77 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 5:36am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	I think he's just shocked. He was worried that something bad had happened to Padme, and she drops that bit of news. In a way, this is his excuse to leave the Jedi. In the EU he talks about after the war leaving the Jedi to live on Naboo with her... and having a child would be exactly the reasoning he needs. Of course over the movie he does a total 180, all because of a dream. I love Hayden's performance here. It's by far the best interaction between he and Natalie in either movie. He gives her such a devilish little smile and you know she's his entire world. His surprise at the news is obvious and understandable. And she's still worried even when he says it's wonderful, which is a great response. Hayden's convinction to the emotions is what sells me on all their scenes, despite some later awkward dialog. -----signature----- CHEAP SLIT!!
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Blyte_the_Noghri Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 6:08am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	Being a father and having my wife say those words to me, the first reaction is a mix of shock, happiness, and being a dad, fear. How will we pay for the future? Will I be able to handle it, etc? Anakin has to know his career as a jedi is doomed at that moment. He either has to leave the order (forced or not) or not spend much time with his family who would have to be hidden. That is a lot to face in a nano-second. He is thrilled, but is busy trying to figure out what to do in the same instance. This is part of the reason he is so adamant about ending the war quickly. Hayden played his reaction very well. -----signature----- "Have you noticed, wherever you go there's a body count?"-George Mason (24) "I am not a committee!" - Leia "Mmmmmm...donuts!" - Homer Simpson
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TheUnknownSyn Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 6:48am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	"and the Jedi Order will most likely take the children away from them" What makes you say that? Because they're force sensitive and are to be trained? Now of course the Jedi Order takes in children but I doubt they can actually force it without the parent's approval. I really doubt Anakin would allow it. I guess the question is what the JO would do if Anakin actually attempted to train the kids. -----signature----- MTFBWY!
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Ghost_Jedi Registered: Sep '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 7:10am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	I think what he really wants is a normal life. That is one thing he has never had. From being a slave to being padawan to a jedi knight in a war he has never had a normal life. This is his excuse. There is a good chance he will now be expelled from the order. And padme can't be a senator now. So they will have the chance to go back to naboo, where it is nice, and live as a family. I think Anakin would have serious reservations about letting his child become a Jedi. Look at how he chafed under their rules. -----signature----- You Must Unlearn What you Have Learned Head Council Member & Grand Master in the SWC Jedi Trials http://boards.theforce.net/star_wars_community/b10012/26052307/p1/?2238 GM of Ghost Recon Force - Champion of the 4th installment of the 2004 Jedi Draft! Spoi
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SixEagle Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 6/6/05 7:18am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	I think the natural fear and shock a typical dad would have would get multiplied with the consequences of being a jedi, and him knowing that Padme would probably get the child taken away when it's identified as force sensitive.
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leelee Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 11:11am Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	I think that he really was. If you watch his face, his first reaction is joy... but then he thinks of all of the consequences and after he does he decides he doesn't care and he is excited. This is one of my favorite scenes in the movie and probably the best Anakin and Padme scene (with dialogue at least)in any of the movies. But you can also tell he is happy because he mentions the baby in some of their other conversations. "our baby is a blessing." -----signature----- "Obi-wan, there is good in him.I know there is..still" Luke Skywalker: He's got too much of his father in him, but just enough of his mother "Padme becomes pregnant after a Jedi Knight with Anakin" I have Ewan McGregor's autograph
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Lexi Title: Box Office Winner Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 6/6/05 4:48pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	What makes you say that? Because they're force sensitive and are to be trained? Now of course the Jedi Order takes in children but I doubt they can actually force it without the parent's approval. I really doubt Anakin would allow it. I just assumed that since the children are force sensitive, the Jedi Order would take them. I didn't think it was up to the parents to decide. If it is, I believe you're right. Anakin would never let them take the children away from him or Padmé. -----signature----- Proud Master of GH-7 "The force is strong with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a jedi yet."
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marajadebean Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/6/05 8:15pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	My thoughts are basically that he was thrilled but yeah, his first thought was, oh my god, now I have to hide the fact I'm having a child(ren)and how is that going to just slip under the Jedi Council radar. But then he realizes, hey, once the war is over, I can have my family and be done with the hiding, the Order. Not everyone seemingly has the best first reaction to having children. But gosh yes, Hayden's smile. It would melt the frostiest of ice caps. Oh, did I let that slip out? Pardon me. -----signature----- "There are three things I've learned never to discuss in life: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." "I am half sick of shadows"--"The Lady of Shalott" "Brian, there's a message in my Alpha Bits. It says OOOOO. Peter, those are Cheerios."
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leelee Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 8:32pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child? - Date Edited: 6/6/05 8:34pm (1 edits total) Edited By: leelee
	^^^ aaaahhh yeah. I'll agree with you there! -----signature----- "Obi-wan, there is good in him.I know there is..still" Luke Skywalker: He's got too much of his father in him, but just enough of his mother "Padme becomes pregnant after a Jedi Knight with Anakin" I have Ewan McGregor's autograph
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Jedi Greg Maddux Registered: Aug '99	Date Posted: 6/6/05 8:39pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	fangirls. -----signature----- Great, kid, now don't get penisey!
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leelee Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 6/6/05 8:52pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	PUHlease, the fanboys in 3SA are much worse than us.. always going off on Twi'leks and their boobs. -----signature----- "Obi-wan, there is good in him.I know there is..still" Luke Skywalker: He's got too much of his father in him, but just enough of his mother "Padme becomes pregnant after a Jedi Knight with Anakin" I have Ewan McGregor's autograph
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marajadebean Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/6/05 9:06pm Subject: RE: Was Anakin really happy about having a child?
	It wasn't like I didn't contribute to the topic. But I couldn't help but make that comment. And I don't make many like that but Hayden is the exception for me and he is nice on the eyes in ROTS. I know I'm not the only one that feels that way. I think it's perfectly acceptable to make comments here and there as well as being on topic. Back to topic..... -----signature----- "There are three things I've learned never to discuss in life: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin." "I am half sick of shadows"--"The Lady of Shalott" "Brian, there's a message in my Alpha Bits. It says OOOOO. Peter, those are Cheerios."
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