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I've noticed that too. It's like role-reversal. Hayden takes Anakin real seriously, which further fuels my hate towards bashers. He really cared about his portrayal of Anakin, and wanted to make him the best he could be.

Ewan, on the set making jokes, and acting as an older brother to the rest of the cast, mirrors Obi-Wan acting as an older brother of some sorts to Anakin, but less stern of course.

It's interesting also, to note that Anakin is taller than Obi-Wan but shorter than Qui-Gon. I know people don't control their own height, but I wonder if this could be symbolic in any way...

 

Hmmm...that's a neat observation iLoveAnakin...I don't think it's symbolic in anyway because, like you said, they can't control their height...but it's pretty cool.

Some people need to focus the day before, or the morning before, or an hour before or just not focus at all in order to perform their best...Hayden seemed the type where he had to focus continously in order to excel, and Ewan seemed the type where you can just step on stage and it all comes together. Even on interviews Hayden doesn't sound like he has much of a sense of humour...I'm purely judging on what I see on screen, I of course don't know Hayden persoanlly, and all of you probably know him *way* better than I do because of course, I'm more of an Anakin fan.

 

I don't think size matters, Jedi can't control there size!


George Lucas said that Ewan and Hayden both care about there roles and they both take it very Seriously!

Joking around does not mean they are not Serous!




Anakin is very tall, But thats how it is!

 

*puzzled* Yeah, I'm not quite sure what you meant by that either. I mean, as we've seen from the bloopers and other little behind-the-scenes snippets and such, Hayden *does* very much joke around....I mean, yes, he's certainly a very focussed actor, and in fact, it's even been remarked upon in places like the "Making of Revenge of the Sith" book that he'll quite frequently just be staying in character as they're setting up for the next take, moving things around on set, or whatever....so clearly he's intent on the task before him, of course, they *all* are - tackling it maybe in their own especial ways, but still all of 'em come to it with exactly the same focus and intensity, and that's kind of the whole point. Still, though, all that focus and intensity doesn't necessarily mean that he's only ever "just serious" on the set....because hey, not always, not by any means - and we can see that too.
And, yes, one wonders if maybe Obi-Wan even really saw it coming, that one day the little stripling of a Padawan he was committed to training, that small boy, would soon enough be towering *over* him, and in fact that there would be nothing small about him. Heck, as I'm sure a lot of parents and suchlike must feel, maybe Obi-Wan was just trying *not* to think about it beforehand, to just not focus on the fact that all too soon he'd have to be craning up his own neck to look at his Padawan....hey, maybe Obi was just long in denial about that, really. Of course, once Anakin *did* shoot up like that, and from then on was in that position which I imagine even *he* enjoyed rather a lot, being the taller one of the duo and *finally* able to look down on his master from that greater height....oh, yeah, I'm sure Anakin would've taken at least some private glee at that - well, now, at that point there'd just be no way Obi could ignore it anymore, and he'd just have to reluctantly face facts....
And *that* in itself couldn't have been easy for him, I'm sure - again, it'd certainly be a bit of an adjustment, anyway....being shorter than his own apprentice, no longer able to look down at him, to lecture or admonish him....hey, maybe it's a bit of a psychological thing, and in that case I think I'd give the advantage to Anakin. Hee! (and, hey, it's probably also a good thing that Obi-Wan just wouldn't be one for those crass, hackneyed jokes about "How's the weather up there?" - I mean, we *know* it just isn't in his nature, that's not how things go with him....otherwise, of course, if he ever *did* try something like that, I wonder if maybe Anakin would be tempted to *flatten* him at the next opportunity when they're practice sparring.... *giggles*)

Oh, and luver, *trust* me on this one....Hayden *does* very much have a sense of humour. An *excellent* one, I've seen it, and certainly the idea of him having to "lighten up" is *not* at all necessary with him....believe me!


Dawn.

 

Ice, I didn't mean to make it sound like Ewan didn't take his role seriously, I know he did. I just meant he seems more fun loving of the two from what we have seen. More relaxed.

I know the size doesn't matter, I was just curious if anyone else found that interesting

 

Oh no iLoveAnakin7 I know you did not make it sound like that, I was just saying that they both were Serous, I know Ewan likes to have alot of fun!


I also find it interesting that Anakin got tall that fast, His power and size grow very fast



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Oh, you mean the whole thing about Anakin of course being taller than Obi-Wan, and I mean *very* much towering over him (again, doubtless the thing Obi had to force himself to quickly get accustomed to, otherwise he'd be in denial about it all his life, I'm sure) - and Qui-Gon, in turn, having been comparatively at least a little taller than Anakin turned out to be....hey, now, that *is* quite neato....observe me happily mulling over the notion, too. *mull mull* And oh, yeah, people standing at around that height, they are *impressively* tall....my brother, for instance, is 6'5", same height as our Qui-Gon, and man oh man, it can be rather startling....I mean, I'm used to it, obviously - but it can still be quite imposing, and no mistake - and heck, an advantage like that, why not use it, right? Still, though....you picture Qui, a full-grown Anakin and Obi standing side by side, perhaps arranged in order like that....maybe one really could call that the long and the short of it. *tee hee*


Dawn.

 

I like your thoughts Dawn.

Your brother is 6'5 yikes!!! I know your neck hurts

 

Your right Icestar. Ewan obviously takes it very seriously because he does an excellent job. Some people don't need to sit in an empty and dark room and concentratre completely on the the next scene.

Dawn, I was saying that Ewan is laughing, and making jokes, posing, and is ultimately having fun. Hayden seems more concentrated on the task. I'm not sayng he doesn't make jokes, or never laughs, he just seems far less carefree then Ewan. He's obviously having some fun, we see some scenes where he's fixing Ewan's robes, or he's showing off his new glove, or their just standing there talking. But far less jumping about and hugging from Hayden.

 

*giggles* Well, I did have enough time to get accustomed to it, fortunately....I mean, these things don't happen all overnight, and thank goodness for that....probably would've been a lot more shocking otherwise. Darned if I've been able to get him walking around in a nice, long, flowing Jedi cloak, though....I mean, what an impressive figure he'd cut in it, I always figure!....but, hey, it's not for any lack of trying on my part. Still, though, I wonder if maybe such a growth spurt on Anakin's part, for him to be shooting up to tower over his own master - well, obviously it doesn't all happen in the space of one night, but who knows but what it certainly seemed that way to Obi-Wan. And now it's something that Anakin can kind of "lord" over Obi-Wan - not necessarily in *that* way, but you know what I mean - that soon enough he's standing tall over his own master, and thus actually looking down at him while Obi's busy trying to admonish him over one thing or another....not so easy then!

And hey, luver - it's a pretty safe bet that they *all* enjoyed themselves greatly on the set....I mean, *obviously* they were all having fun, which is a substantial part of the reason why they're there in the first place....because being on a set like that, being part of something greater like that, it *is* fun....and to be in company like that, well, that really is the ultimately enjoyable experience....if it *wasn't*, after all, then they wouldn't be part of it - pure and simple. You have to love what you're doing, and get some real enjoyment out of it, 'cause that's what keeps you coming back....


Dawn.

 

Just watchin' some more "Sith" this evening, as is my wont....and in particular, getting that good Anakin fix I clearly so desperately needed - well, I do *every* day, to be sure, it's only natcheral....but, hey, you get the idea. At any rate, yeah, I just figured....here's a bit more food for thought, hopefully, at least for the time being - it certainly pleases me to no end to think on it, anyway....just gives me the warm Anakin fuzzies in *allllll* the right ways and all the right places....most assuredly. So, yeah, it's just....that we were talking a bit a short while back, as I recall, about Anakin's innate sense of style, how really he *is* very much the definition of it, in the smoothness, pantherlike agility, cobra-striking swiftness and lethal grace of his attacks, his fighting style, for instance....or in just the way he carries himself, as well, his pure physical bearing - his innate commanding, imposing presence and then some....how he really does seem like *style* personified....

I mean, yeah, clearly Anakin's simply got that "it" quality, he's just *all* about that, and really seems to exude finesse and that sense of unique style, bearing and attitude with really everything he does....and of course, it just makes him utterly fascinating to watch, in the large things and the small, the subtle gestures and the grand ones - just makes him all the more compelling and mesmerizing, and no mistake. But again, I know we all knew that too.... *ahem* So, yeah, it's just that touching once more on that sense of pure style Anakin has about him, and in the way he does things - well, to be sure, I did definitely notice it yet again....instances like what happens on the bridge of the Invisible Hand, after Artoo's little diversion, when Obi-Wan's successfully managed to free himself and then Anakin in very short order....right there, I just love how very smooth and deft Anakin is in retrieving his own lightsaber right from Grievous' clutches, basically....

In the same instant that he's freed there, you see, it's this one swift, precise, *marvellously* smooth and fluid motion - the cuffs come off and he whirls back around, and in the same breath just Force-snatches his own lightsaber right out of Grievous' cloak, and soon as it flies to his hand it's instantly ignited....and, I don't know, something about a moment like this, it's just *all* about pure style, finesse, skill and grace, right there.... Might seem a simple enough thing on the surface, I suppose - whirling around with his hands free, Force-grabbing his lightsaber and igniting it, all split second-like....but still, as well we know, Anakin just does these things *so* verrrrrry well....I mean, he does simply seem to infuse them with a sense of effortless ease, precision, deft control and smooth, perfect skill....and I do love seeing it, of course, and no mistake!

So definitely, yeah, it really does seem ever more that whole thing about how he's simply *such* a marvel to behold, like when he's in action like this, I find....large moments and the small, subtle ones, he just seems to do it in a way that no one else can, in a way that is so uniquely and wonderfully *Anakin*....individual, intriguing and fascinating par *none*, and of course just all about style and skill, finesse and speed, deft grace and smooth, fluid action, right there....the very essence of the warrior, too, it seems to me - yep, the epitome of the Hero, all over again!

Oh, and....there's also that moment where, after Anakin's successfully freed Palpatine and is charging back to the bridge at top speed, and Obi-Wan's in the midst of dismantling the remaining droids, Grievous's only concern is that the ship is kept in orbit....and as Obi-Wan's just hacking and slashing away, here, what I really love and just get *such* a huge kick out of is that moment where Anakin takes a running leap and just lunges off the top balcony, shouting out a war cry and taking down a droid along the way....and certainly something like that just strikes me as a move so purely, quintessentially *A

 

Qui-Dawn Did you watch the whole movie or did you watch some of the chapter's?

When I watch the DVD's, Some time's I just watch some of the chapters!

 

*chuckles* Me too, darlin'....me too. Sometimes it's the whole movie, natch, but if there's a certain notion or curiosity which strikes me, and which of course then simply *must* be addressed and satisfied straightaways - well, then I'm liable to jump right to the chapter in question....or if I've only the time for even a (relatively) quick fix, let's say, like a few chapters at a sitting or whatever before I've gotta dash out for one reason or another....then that, too, certainly works for me - at least, it's enough of a fix to help get me through to the next time, when I'm able to gleefully scamper back and contentedly curl up with the DVDs for yet another wonderfully satisfying and *oh*-so-delish Anakin fix. Really always does wonderful things for the ol' inspiration, as well....all the incentive one could ever need, hope for or desire, right there!


Dawn.

 

I often just watch bits myself. Indeed, just this evening I was rewatching the Mustafar sequence--mostly to help with a fanfic I was writing. And of course, I'll always jump at a chance to watch Star Wars . . . .

 

My mothers birthday was yesterday! So my room was perfectly cleaned up and all my Anakin-posters were on the walls.

Everybody wanted to go to my room! They were all like:'Your room is so cool !

And 2 of my nieces (they are around 9-10 years old) found my Darth Vader dress-up set and they were almost fighting for it! And I asked:' Do you want to see some scenes from the DVD? And they said yes! They are Star Wars fans now too!

Tonight AotC is on TV in Holland, yey!



Yoda said:'Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?'

But when he's fighting Sidious in the Senate, and he falls on a Senate Pod he slips away. He scratches with his nails on the surface but he's unable to get a grip on it. If he was a bit taller he could have grapped the railing.

Yoda: 66 cm
Obi-Wan: 1 79 cm
Anakin: 1 86 cm
Qui-Gon: 1 93 cm

There is a difference of 7 cm between Obi-Wan and Anakin and Anakin and Qui-Gon. I'm sure it doesn't mean anything, but it's just fun to know!

 

As You can see by my DP, I enjoy Anakin's skill and experience in the force, not his looks. To me he looks like an overlarge dustbin.

 

Isn't that just nice? We all here enjoy his skill and experience, but please keep your rude comments to yourself!

The last part of your 'post' was unnecessary...

 

you are right I apologize for my rudeness.

 

Hayden portrayed Anikan very well. And anyway Anikan is the most emotional person

 

Except when he shows emotion, it is simply one little tear. EVEN WHEN HIS OWN MOTHER DIES! OH THE HUMANITY!

 

Yeah thats because his anger overcomes his saddness

 

Oh, and hey, that reminds me....everyone must hie themselves on over straightaways to check out Sakura's fabulous new ficage! *makes gentle shooing motions* It's so wonderful and wrenching, rawly emotional and heartbreaking, yet with that breath of desperate hope at the end....and of course, it's our Ani, baby....so, yeah, this one, too, is very much heartily and enthusiastically recommended! But, yes, I too most certainly jump at any and all chances to watch some SW....in one form or another, be it the PT or, occasionally, something like the end o' "Jedi" with Anakin rising as a phoenix from the ashes....or the CW series, of course - well, hey, what's just important to me is to always be getting that necessary and requisite SW fix....which, of course, in turn pretty much always means that I *must* have some Anakin in there, and certainly I always feel worlds better for having done so.

I love watching one portion or another, realizing something, and then being all ecstatic and eager to rush back on here and tell my lovelies all about it.... I love it when I keep noticing more and more about him, and thus the more I take a closer look, naturally the more I end up taking heed of....and you see what a fabulous cycle that tends to be. In fact, it's a good thing I've got "Sith" cued up in the DVD player yet again, 'cause now, the thought does most definitely occur....need my morning Anakin fix....need the best of all possible pick-me-ups....ergo, well, you know precisely where I'm headed.


Dawn.

 

Oh really? Well ... I guess

 

That's okay, it might not make sense if you haven't read ARBSL (my other fic). But thanks so much Dawn!

It's early for you, wasn't expecting to see you around until later!

 

Mrs_Anakin_Skywalker - hey, I think your room sounds cool too! Definitely brings warm feelings to my heart, envisioning a layout like that....makes me yearn for it for myself, though, something fierce as well....so I'm a bit envious, to be sure - but in only the most adoring and appreciative of good ways. And your nieces sound like absolute *darlings*....ah, yes, we certainly must do what we can to raise the next generation o' SW fans, to ensure that they follow in our footsteps....maybe not necessarily passing on the proverbial torch to 'em just yet, though, so much as we're all holding on to it together. *tee hee*


Dawn.