Lightsaber duels are a key element ofStar Warsenduring popularity theres nothing quite like the thrill of these fight scenes.
They allow us to learn more about the characters and their relationships with one another.
Despite the prevalence of lightsaber duels inStar Wars, each era has its own unique style.
Understandably, the sequel trilogy followed in the footsteps of the original trilogy to ensure continuity.
The majority of fighting is choreographed.
It takes a long time to learn those, or it did when I was doing them.
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The last one I had with the Emperor was 99 moves through three rooms, backwards for me.
So, it was pretty intense."
Star Wars is full of live-action lightsaber duels, but some have been better than others.
Here are the best ones in the saga’s history, ranked.
Theres no doubt Samuel L. Jacksons dedication paid off, even if he did have to do everything backwards.
Mace Windu’s Palpatine Duel Was Unforgettable
Mace Windus lightsaber duel with Palpatine was unforgettable.
Without the complex choreography of that duel, the entire sequence would have felt much less pivotal.
Mace was fighting for the survival of the Jedi, after all.
Without the complex choreography of that duel, the entire sequence would have felt much less pivotal.
It was a point of no return for Mace and Anakin.
