Saga Prequels or originals?

It doesn't bother me. I don't care what Anakin did to achieve redemption. He did it. That is all that matters to me.

It sounds as if you don't like flawed characters period.


After all these years, some fans have decided to bitch and moan about Anakin's mistakes and crimes. If so, what is the point in watching this saga in the first place? Why focus solely on Anakin's mistakes? Why not consider a broad observation on the mistakes and crimes of the saga's other major characters, while we're at it? Including Palpatine? Or is his villainy "cool"?

 

Being stupid is a flaw. All humans have flaws. Not everyone is stupid. That's all I can really say Samnz

 

But let's be honest. Not everyone is stupid, but everyone's done stupid things.

 

What Anakin did was far more than the stupid things most people have done.

 

Again, though, how many people are ever even presented with the option Anakin is?

For most people, the biggest decision they'll ever have to face will not change the fate of the galaxy. Just sayin'

 

That doesn't excuse Anakin from being stupid in that situation nor does it excuse him from committing mass murder for selfish reasons.

 

Err…where did I say it did? I just said that everyone's done stupid things. Which is true. I've seen people grow up with the best advantages possible -- great schools, loving parents, wealthy, good-looking, athletic, intelligent -- and flush it all down the toilet. They didn't overthrow a galactic republic, but then, they never had that possibility open to them. I did see them destroy their lives getting involved in hard drugs, however. Saying what they did is stupid doesn't excuse them any more than it does Anakin.

 

So I'm supposed to enjoy my protagonist act like an idiot with no common sense? Okay, got it.

 

You perceive him that way. If you want to interpret him as such go ahead -- I'm not saying you're "supposed" to do anything. I do understand why Anakin made the choices he did, especially given what we saw of his background. Doesn't mean I think it's right or moral. But it is an interesting and compelling story in my opinion.

 

That's cool, but it's not compelling and interesting IMO.

 

I'm not saying you have to find it compelling and interesting, but even if you perceive Anakin's actions as stupid, there's no denying that everyone (no matter how intelligent they are) has done stupid things -- especially in emotionally charged situations.

You may find Anakin's actions disproportionately stupid for the amount of stress he was under, but that's just a matter of interpretation.