Anikan Skywalker played by Hayden Christensen

To answer straight to your question,I think that Ryan Phillipe could have been a great Anakin,but then,I find that he looks a lot like Hayden!I really had no problem with DiCaprio as well,'cause I never really pictured Vader in his youth.You must admit that Leo DiCaprio looks like a grown-up Jake Lloyd from Episode I:The hair,the eyes,the nose...But GL decided for this nearly-unknown Canadian and IMO,he was right.His acting is OK to me and he looks convincing as Anakin (in such extend,that many people that I know confuse the actor with the character!!!You know,watching him in "Life As A House" and commenting "oh,there's Anakin".Pathetic,I know... )

Since we have many girls in this topic,I should also mention that Hayden is an attractive guy for the most girls I know.It's kinda funny when we are with my classmates,watching AOTC,and the guys have their eye on Natalie and the girls comment on Christensen.And Hayden was the reason you could take your girlfriend and go to the theatre,without having her complaining about those "what-are-they-called-knights" or the "mindless action" (not an offence,but most girls I know don't like science fiction movies).

I only do hope,that after Hayden is done with Star Wars,people won't remember him as "Anakin Skywalker" (like it happened to Christopher Reeve as "Superman") but I hope he get's a lot of opportunities to show his talent and play many different roles.

 

I only do hope,that after Hayden is done with Star Wars,people won't remember him as "Anakin Skywalker" (like it happened to Christopher Reeve as "Superman") but I hope he get's a lot of opportunities to show his talent and play many different roles.

Me too.

 

Wow you all are crazy...

 

haydens eyes....THAT is anakin. ...his eyes have so much goin on in them..they show every emotion...he doesnt need to say any lines..just look in his eyes. wow. hayden has the james dean sullen thing down , he looks boyish and yet, has flashes of darkness, and he has the edge to him. its amazing how he fits the part. many ppl believe that he over-acted the tusken confession scene, but that character is so complex, and hayden portrayed that characteristic perfectly...anakin isnt exactly the easiest character to play, and hayden did a d*mn good job. i mean, he has the depth..it all comes back to those sexy, sullen, deep EYES!!! oh, and hayden is HOT!!!!!! that helps too..he had great chemistry with Natalie. thats one of the reasons why GL picked him.

 

Hayden wont forever be ani, he did an AMAZING job in life as a house i hear and he is in shattered glass, and that is getting AMAZING reviews. The kid is good.

 

Any body else wanna vote for titanic boy?

 

Not sure who I would have picked to play him, but for me Christensen is too whiny as Anakin. Well, I suppose we know where Luke got it from, anyway.

 

"Well, I suppose we know where Luke got it from, anyway."

LOL that's exactly what my dad said at AOTC's opening night!

 

Hayden did a fine job as Anakin.

 

No, Hayden did a GREAT job as Anakin!

 

leo is STUPID!!! I wouldn't have went to see AOTC if it had leo in it.

 

Hayden Christensen was great as Anakin Skywalker in ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Great casting. Great performance.

 

Hayden Christensen is the embodiment of what the young Darth Vader should be. He has done an excellent job playing Anakin thus far and will be superb in the next episode. George Lucas sure knew what he was doing when he casted that handsome hunk!

 

He unquestionably owns the part. I am just glad he did such a great job. It is also a confidence-builder for Hayden's work in Episode III when his skills will really be put to the test.

 

Yes I think the film will surpass Episode II with him playing the primary charcater in full swing.

 

I think when we end up with all the films together Hayden's portrayal of Anakin will look even more 'spot on'. When Ep3 comes out the character arc will become more apparent, becoming clearer that his Anakin was in a stage of transition. It must have been difficult for Hayden to play someone who had to be almost half child and half adult. I think it was a fine line to walk and he did it quite well. There was a lot to the character that was quite likable in fact, and from what I've read it might be that some of Hayden's own qualities were showing at those times. But when it comes down to it, the character was what he was due to the way he was written and the way Hayden was directed to play him. The Anakin we got is the Anakin created in George's mind. It confuses me sometimes that people will blame Hayden for Anakin being arrogant at times. Was this not the way he was supposed to be? If it is, then Hayden did the job. He's made two movies since AOTC, and a stage play I believe, providing him with more acting experience. Combine that with the fact that George supposedly gave the actors a little more freedom in interpreting their characters and I'm sure what we'll see in Ep3 will please the majority.

 

It's hard to evaluate Hayden in light of Gl's directing. I thought that Hayden and Nat were weak in AOTC. But then after seeing Cold Mountain I saw a great, powerful performance by NAt. i really thought she couldn't act based on the PT. But she can. In Cold Mountain, I was moved by her range and ability to emote.

Hayden was forced to play an annoying, obnoxious punk. he did an okay job with it. but come on, in terms of the romance, it was all pretty laughable. And GL declared this a love story. On that level, how can you say he did a ood job? The romance scenes were bad. Again, I don't blame hayden though.

 

Considering there's an entire thread devoted to fans of the Anakin/Padme love story in the SW Community Forum, I don't think saying "how can you say he did a good job" can be the definitive argument on this.

Me, I really liked Hayden in the role and I don't have a problem with the love story. Some bits are especially touching, like the meadow picnic and the fireplace scene.

But the best thing was how good Hayden was able to portray the touch of steel beneath Anakin's character. His hard smile and glare at Padme when she overrides him in front of Queen Jamilla, his snapping at Zam, the look on his face as he goes about loppin' Tuskens...these are all the things that bode well for one seriously pissed-off Jedi come Episode III.

 

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Exactly how I see it. I think Hayden did a marvelous job. Frankly I just can't see Anakin played by anyone else. IMHO, he will blow us away in EpIII.

 

Hayden is Anakin for better or worse. I personally thought his acting was weak in most of the movie, but he did have some great moments. I can't really say that it's due to his lack of talent or due to bad dialogue or directing. I wasnt there.

I will say that Natalie Portman was much worse and she's supposed to be the more experieced of the two. So that suggests that the directing was sub-par. On the other hand, the brits were fantastic under the same director. So who knows.

Hopefully he'll do better in Ep III and prove the critics wrong, who pretty universely tore him up.

 

Anakin and Padme were-I feel- written a bit badly during this movie. I was not a big fan of the idea that they had not seen each other in ten years. I had always figured they would have been allowed to meet up from time to time during that time span. I admit I hated Hayden when he was first cast as Anakin.. I thought he was another so-called pretty boy and had no substance. I was wrong although the film was too uneven from my point of view. That is why I think Episode III better work or those involved with the prequels are going to get crucified or something. For some reason the hardcore fans of the OT do not seem to like the new trilogy. Personally, I am more excited by them than I am with the older films. But then again I have had them for many years wheras the prequels are brand new so to speak.

 

Nice to see this thread up again!

Hayden Christensen is the embodiment of what the young Darth Vader should be. He has done an excellent job playing Anakin thus far and will be superb in the next episode. George Lucas sure knew what he was doing when he casted that handsome hunk!

He sure did!

IMHO, he will blow us away in EpIII.

That's MHO too.

 

how can you say he did a ood job? The romance scenes were bad. Again, I don't blame hayden though.


Saying any actor did a good job or not in any movie is a matter of opinion, and I was just stating mine, that's all. I am a firm believer in everyone having their own opinion on matters. What sense would it make for everyone to have the same opinion?

 

Hayden did a GREAT job as Anakin. To me, he IS Anakin (what I imagined Darth Vader would be in his prime). I can't see anyone else playing him. He played the part exactly how it was supposed to be played. Some people complain that Hayden is too whiny or too arrogant, but that's how he's supposed to be. He will kick @ss in Episode III!!

Of course, it doesn't hurt to be beautiful either!

 

Exactly.. Hayden did a great job. But opinions are subjective, there is no such thing as right or wrong.. (Just mine and yours.. just kidding).....