Mara 29 Posted April 19, 2008 Darth Vader is one of the most loved villains in cinematic history. Why? Why do you think this is? Do you think Vader's cold, murderous nature, and his sinister evil heart (or lack of) made him as famous as he is? Or is it simply the suit? Does that fact that he did have some good in him, was stuck in an internal struggle between right and wrong make him appealing? With the good coming out in the end? What is about Darth Vader that you think gave him such the fanbase and legacy he has? Discuss! [borrowed from my friend Myke - thanks!] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 20, 2008 My favourite Vader scenes are the battles between him and Luke... Where first (ESB) he tries to get Luke to join him against the Empire, and then (RotJ) after that awesome battle he finally gives in and turns against the emperor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rouge77 0 Posted April 21, 2008 I would say that Vader's success had three major ingredients: Suit, the voice and from ESB onwards the enigmatic backstory. Certainly the voice played a big part when I first encountered OT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted April 21, 2008 Yes. I was first drawn to the character because of the suit and voice. He was an emotionless and faceless enemy that you loved to hate. James Earl Jones' voice was just plain awesome. Also, I like the fact that the entire Star Wars saga is really all about Vader. It's the rise, fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 21, 2008 I agree... I think one of the main reasons that Vader is so well- known around the world, even to people who have never seen Star Wars, is because his appearance is so unique (who else, villian-wise, has a giant black re-breather and cape?) and because he has such large presence whenever he enters a scene (when he's around, all other characters almost vanish) and also because he has so many good lines. I mean, who hasn't spoked into a fan, saying "Luke, I am your father." :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted April 21, 2008 How can anyone forget "the Imperial March"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted April 21, 2008 However, that wasn't originally in A New Hope, so it can't really be completely related to the character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted April 21, 2008 I mean, who hasn't spoked into a fan, saying "Luke, I am your father." someone who obviously isn't geeky enough to get the quote right. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 21, 2008 I mean, who hasn't spoked into a fan, saying "Luke, I am your father." someone who obviously isn't geeky enough to get the quote right. Nice :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 21, 2008 Dude, that was when I was a kid, and hadn't seen the movie. My point is that, even if you have never seen any of the films in the Star Wars saga, you still know who Darth Vader is. He just transcends everything. And everyone knows who he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted April 22, 2008 that's still no excuse. but yes, Vader is my favorite villan of all time. he is undoubtably evil, and yet in the end regains his humanity. there really aren't that many bad guys that have that level of complexity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites