"Aggressive Negotiations"

Re-watched "Attack of the Clones" the other day:

I like the line's Anakin and Padme share during the Geonosis Arena battle:

Anakin: "You call this a 'diplomatic solution'?"

Padme: "No. I call it 'aggressive negotiations'."

I know some people hate that exchange but to me it's very reminiscent (or prescient I guess technically) of some of Han and Leia's bickering in the OT.

Think about it.

Anakin, trying to sound macho, explains to Padme at the Naboo retreat what "aggressive negotiations" are (essentially the B.S. term Jedi use that means-"kicking butt"). Anakin realizes how lame that is and they both share a laugh about it.

Then when they arrive of Geonosis Padme, trying to sound like little miss great political negotiator, tells Anakin to let her do the talking and that "Maybe I can find a diplomatic solution to this mess." (Essentially Galactic Senatorial B.S.)

Of course everything goes to heck later on and Anakin sarcastically chides Padme using her own lingo: "You call this a diplomatic solution?" and she fires right back in an equally sarcastic fashion using his own lingo: "No. I call it aggressive negotiations."

It's witty, cute, funny and even a little sardonically-romantic all at the same time.

No cool lines in the prequels? Whatever...

 

Personally, I loved that little exchange! It was cute and now that you mentioned it...yeah, somewhat Han and Leiaish. Yes it was romantic too...like a light moment in the midst of battle! Yep, that's Han and Leia all right!

I may be biased though...I love that gorgeous grin Anakin gives Padme when she says:- "No, I call it aggressive negotiations." Now that grin was lovely!

Nope the prequels have very cool lines!

How about the Obi-Wan and Anakin exchange at the outlander club?

Obi-Wan: Why do I get the feeling that you'll be the death of me?

That was a brilliant one! It hinted at ANH! Fabulous little teaser there!

 

I think AOTC is full of great lines. It's arguably the most memorable of the entire series.

 

Yeah, having witty dialog during an intense action scene is one of Lucas' trademarks.

 

it may be, but I cring whenever i hear that line. It could have been good if delivered right, which it wasn't.

 

Great line!