The Destiny of Anakin Skywalker

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  • @SWFT_edits
    @SWFT_edits  Рік тому +125

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    • @JTL1776
      @JTL1776 Рік тому +3

      This truly shows how skilled you are.

    • @Glitch_in_the_Matrix
      @Glitch_in_the_Matrix Рік тому +1

      Fantastic
      . . . "At its heart....Star Wars is the story of Anakin Skywalker without him there is no story" George Lucas.

    • @binladen34444
      @binladen34444 Рік тому +2

      3334444444

    • @binladen34444
      @binladen34444 Рік тому +1

      333444444444

    • @Laurasirenapalmer
      @Laurasirenapalmer 11 місяців тому +1

      You must be tested awaking

  • @michaelkean5969
    @michaelkean5969 Рік тому +1177

    i love how this is both heroic and villainous at the same time which is perfect considering that Anakin was both of those.

    • @butchcassidy9791
      @butchcassidy9791 Рік тому +40

      Savior, Conqueror, Hero, Villain, you are all these things, Revan, and yet you are nothing.
      The greatest thing about Star Wars is that it teaches us we are an infinite well of power and the greatest destroyer of all. We are all these things, and yet we are nothing. We fear ourselves, so we are dust. Power is in destruction, creation, love, hatred, anger, agony, pain, suffering, acceptance.

    • @stephanit480
      @stephanit480 Рік тому +4

      @@butchcassidy9791and that’s what all people are and what they are capable of, being anakins and vaders in our own infinite ways!!

    • @evangelinemacasil6964
      @evangelinemacasil6964 Рік тому +1

      “You did well” !!!! Saved Video!!!!

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Рік тому +1

      ​@butchcassidy9791
      What do you mean "We fear ourselves, so we are dust"?

    • @AwRighttttt
      @AwRighttttt Рік тому

      Vader is what yous made him.

  • @clairemadeinheaven
    @clairemadeinheaven Рік тому +2342

    For clarification to those who think Anakin and Vader are different people: Anakin and Vader being different is part of the lie. It's what Anakin tells himself (to cope), what Obi-Wan tells himself, and what Palpatine tells Anakin. "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker, I did." "He ceased to be Anakin Skywalker and became Darth Vader." "The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi."
    It's only Luke who refuses to accept the lie and continues to call him father and Anakin. This is partly what leads to Anakins redemption. "You were right about me."

    • @clarkzinho
      @clarkzinho Рік тому +170

      Exactly. That's the point. Redemption is for everyone. This "different personalities" theory only cheapers the message and turns Anakin in a saint who was always the victim. That's not the point of the story.

    • @SWFT_edits
      @SWFT_edits  Рік тому +263

      Yes, this is what I wanted to showcase with the video! First part is about the dark parts of Anakin and the second is about the good in Vader.

    • @999senai
      @999senai Рік тому +31

      ​@@SWFT_editsthat's brilliant man

    • @blacknight2426
      @blacknight2426 Рік тому +11

      Well said! 👏🏽

    • @HabitualJoker
      @HabitualJoker Рік тому +7

      @@clarkzinhoright, which is why it makes more sense for Force Ghost Anakin to display as Sebastian Shaw and not Hayden. The only benefit of it being Hayden is that it connected the PT to the OT. That’s about it. Other than that, it doesn’t make much sense for it to be Hayden.

  • @gaigemcdonald6555
    @gaigemcdonald6555 Рік тому +737

    I will still say Darth Vader is the number one best cinematic movie villain with the best backstory

    • @PeteOliva
      @PeteOliva Рік тому +27

      Absolutely 100 percent. A true tragic story of redemption.

    • @KryptonKr
      @KryptonKr Рік тому +22

      Vader has been the number one villain in almost all rankings. Even got a book about heroes and villains and Vader always pops up at number one. The book was the Empire Magazine. Vader is the number one all time villain

    • @Pawn-God
      @Pawn-God Рік тому +1

      TRUE

    • @Turtlemilk
      @Turtlemilk Рік тому

      King Joffrey Lannister is

    • @PeteOliva
      @PeteOliva Рік тому +4

      @@Turtlemilk He's a great one but he's ultimately just a sadistic spoiled brat.

  • @MariG3
    @MariG3 Рік тому +656

    Ironic that Anakin told Padme that love won’t save you….
    Yet love…the love of his son is exactly the power that saved him.

    • @drd444
      @drd444 Рік тому +58

      This is why I don't get people who shit on George Lucas. The man can tell a story.

    • @dejavudeckard
      @dejavudeckard Рік тому +19

      ​@@drd444Just a bunch of nerds who always cry if things doesnt go their way.
      They are the reason why george sold star wars to disney. They will deny this and will tell that george only likes money. 😂

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Рік тому +5

      ​@dejavudeckard
      Well, many agree he's a great visionary, but the OG Trilogy wasn't done by him alone, and he had more conflicting ideas to bounce off of.
      The Prequel Trilogy, not so much. Which is why, despite a great concept, it wasn't executed in the best way

    • @AwRighttttt
      @AwRighttttt Рік тому

      Munk.... E

    • @GingerZombie29
      @GingerZombie29 Рік тому +6

      @@thalmoragent9344 Lucas himself admitted this. He pretty much said there was nobody who would challange any of his ideas for the prequels. They just went along with anything he said. That is rarely a good thing.

  • @tainoman7905
    @tainoman7905 Рік тому +15

    The Jedi, The Sith, The Man, The Chosen One

    • @uthas
      @uthas Місяць тому

      Not according to modern star wars lmao. Anything beyond RotS isn't cannon to me.

  • @ricolives1166
    @ricolives1166 Рік тому +10

    Anakin Skywalker is the greatest fictional character ever written and made

  • @PapaEdgar
    @PapaEdgar Рік тому +1765

    This was incredible grew up loving anakin as a kid could relate a lot to him as a kid. Anakin is star wars and what makes it amazing. The GOAT ❤️

    • @bdboy2871
      @bdboy2871 Рік тому +9

      Luke is Star Wars.
      Anakin is the big bad.

    • @huntergrant6520
      @huntergrant6520 Рік тому +6

      How many younglings did you kill?

    • @Deadly-MikeAndIke
      @Deadly-MikeAndIke Рік тому +28

      ​@bdboy2871 actually george said that star wars is the story of anakin skywalker, his rise, fall, redemption, and legacy.

    • @TheMimiSard
      @TheMimiSard Рік тому +19

      Luke's story is the story of being Anakin Skywalker's son. Therefore Star Wars is Anakin's story. Even in the TV shows, we are seeing the after effects of Anakin, whether it is as remote as what a humble bounty hunter lives with, with the child who was displaced from his home by Order 66 and Anakin marching on the Temple, the after effects on clones, surviving Jedi, Rebels, Obi-Wan's trauma, Ahsoka's trauma and Anakin's spirit helping her get past it, or even Kylo Ren being twisted to idolise Vader.

    • @alirezaomrani7650
      @alirezaomrani7650 Рік тому +3

      I was introduced to Star Wars through the Clone Wars on Cartoon Network so for me Anakin was always the main protagonist.
      He was my Luke ❤️

  • @powerdroidgirl
    @powerdroidgirl Рік тому +466

    The meme is correct, the entire saga is indeed his spin off!😍

    • @michaelkean5969
      @michaelkean5969 Рік тому +78

      Anakin was always the main protagonist the Original trilogy just had a POV change.

    • @Goraya_99
      @Goraya_99 Рік тому +6

      I was just thinking the same thing , that meme . But finally anakin got his glory in asokha only more to come now , wish we could’ve had a better Obi wan show , they fucked so much up in that season

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Рік тому

      ​@@Goraya_99
      Which meme are you guys talking about? 😅

    • @hugoboss3707
      @hugoboss3707 Рік тому

      „Skywalker Saga“

    • @angerami77
      @angerami77 9 місяців тому +3

      ​@@thalmoragent9344 A meme where Anakin says i want my own spin off and obi wam says your own spin off? Anakin the entire saga is your spin off

  • @MovieFlame
    @MovieFlame Рік тому +393

    Wow this was incredible

  • @Solocase
    @Solocase Рік тому +562

    Anakin genuinely has the best story ever. He’s not pure evil or pure good. He’s just trying to do what’s right

    • @Nick9Three
      @Nick9Three Рік тому +52

      Yeah he was really trying to do what’s right when he slaughtered all the younglings then hunted and killed hundreds of Jedi and thousands of innocent people for the next 25 years… 🤣🤣🤣

    • @NotSaddamHussein
      @NotSaddamHussein Рік тому +28

      @@Nick9Threeone does horrible attrocities if he believes it will lead to salvation. Thats the key part. Everyone thinks they are the good guys. Living with the horrors we make, is what shapes us. Is what shaped him. If you dont get this, then you are lost.

    • @Relixification
      @Relixification Рік тому +6

      @@Nick9Three a man who lost everything, can lose nothing.

    • @PropellPelikan
      @PropellPelikan Рік тому

      Hende balance to the Force.

    • @davidreisinger9272
      @davidreisinger9272 Рік тому +1

      I don't believe he was trying to save Padme, that was just an excuse to justify himself. It was always about power.

  • @Jimmithi
    @Jimmithi Рік тому +248

    Born in 95 and being a Prequel kid, things like this are as close to time machines to my childhood that I’ll ever get. Thank you

    • @Alexa1694edits
      @Alexa1694edits Рік тому +3

      I'm 94 and I agree

    • @Dzqnn
      @Dzqnn Рік тому +1

      95' too :) same

    • @TomAndersonn
      @TomAndersonn Рік тому +1

      34' same 🧓

    • @charlesmaclellan8124
      @charlesmaclellan8124 Рік тому +2

      Born in 89, watched the OG Triogy alot growing up, seen Ep. 3 in theatres, and absolutely love the story of Anakain/Vader currently trying.
      This video is on repeat.

    • @Eohll
      @Eohll Рік тому

      '89 were just 6 years seperate but I can relate seen prequel trilogyheck watched them theaters so I was lucky (wish to see the original trilogy well 1 out of 3).

  • @jackpringle2771
    @jackpringle2771 Рік тому +68

    One of the best cinematic characters of all time. Played by the underrated Hayden Christensen. I don’t care what anyone says- nobody could’ve played that part any better than Hayden and he was tailor made for the role!

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 Рік тому +3

      I completely agree with you and it is unfortunate that he never received the accolades that he deserved. Fortunately, time has healed with redemption, and he is deserving of the praise and acknowledgment for his brilliant performance, bringing Anakin and Darth to life.

    • @indio4-215
      @indio4-215 Рік тому +2

      ​@@staroceans8677 Better late than never as they say.

  • @hassanmasood186
    @hassanmasood186 Рік тому +6

    Anakin Skywalker is the GOAT of Star Wars. He’s the pure definition of Light and Dark. He’s lost way too much in his life: Qui Gon, his mom, Ahsoka leaving, his wife. The Jedi never understood his feelings and everything took a toll on him and made him go down a path that would change him for 20 years.

  • @matthewdeguire472
    @matthewdeguire472 Рік тому +49

    I hope Hayden Christensen sees this. Such a good edit, captures perfectly the complexity and inner conflict Anakin struggles with, along with this role as the chosen one. I love the bit where we see broken mask Vader while Luke says "I am a Jedi, like my father before me.". I actually teared up at that moment.

  • @platanito3768
    @platanito3768 Рік тому +4

    I think we can all agree that Darth Vader is the best villain in history 🖤

  • @daniellevy2272
    @daniellevy2272 Рік тому +128

    Incredible! Anakin's arc is often overlooked and overshadowed by "oh he's so cool!" But he truly has one of the best arcs in all of fiction.

    • @mateuszjokiel2813
      @mateuszjokiel2813 Рік тому

      That's a hell of a stretch. It's entertaining and compelling, but also very basic, uncomplicated and digestible. Good man has good reason but does bad things, bad man has bad reasons and does bad things, bad man has good reasons and does a good thing. That's part of the reason why it's so loved by kids and adults alive, but Anakin's arc, while competent, is just a very typical fall and redemption story - nothing groundbreaking at all.

    • @Noitssnotme
      @Noitssnotme Рік тому +9

      @@mateuszjokiel2813although it’s nothing revolutionary the complexities of his character make it special. Also the classic structures are classics for a reason.

    • @Chosen_one_501
      @Chosen_one_501 Рік тому +3

      @@mateuszjokiel2813I get what you mean, but at the same time, you don’t always have to be groundbreaking or revolutionary to be the 🐐.

    • @michaelkean5969
      @michaelkean5969 Рік тому +3

      @@mateuszjokiel2813 just because Anakin is the typical fallen angel archetype story doesn't mean it's not good
      it's a damn good execution and take on the story there has been far FAR worse "hey look now im the bad guy" stories
      case in point game of thrones daenereys

    • @vanity1602
      @vanity1602 5 місяців тому

      ​​@@mateuszjokiel2813It doesnt have to be new or ground breaking to be one of the best story arcs. Last of Us followed a simply story of a man and a little girl and him coming to view her like a daughter, yet it is one of the best story games because of how it was told. Everything that could be said or told has already been done already, its about how you tell a story.

  • @deccy_boi5569
    @deccy_boi5569 Рік тому +68

    Anakin Skywalker is a representation of the best and worst of all us. The light and dark of humanity.

  • @matluc_productions4031
    @matluc_productions4031 Рік тому +67

    So glad you added dialogue form the ‘03 Clone Wars. Such an underrated show.

    • @SWFT_edits
      @SWFT_edits  Рік тому +16

      So many great conversations there

    • @neutchain7838
      @neutchain7838 Рік тому +3

      its some of the best Star Wars out there.

  • @JediTemplom
    @JediTemplom Рік тому +172

    This is so huge, and arguably the best up to date Anakin Skywalker edit. Completely catches his divine role, that Ahsoka series built too. I only missed some old Ben Kenobi footage or a cut where Kenobi flashback Anakin hits ObiWans saber with anger, but otherwise it was 99%!

    • @Myth_GGs
      @Myth_GGs Рік тому +3

      same, that would've really brought it to perfection, still really good

  • @TheRibottoStudios
    @TheRibottoStudios Рік тому +144

    Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader are as intertwined as the strands of one's very DNA. That was what Ahsoka Tano failed to understand, and needed to understand to move on and LIVE. It was what Obi-Wan Kenobi failed to understand and caused his death. This is what Luke Skywalker saw and understood and saved Anakin's soul. Luke and Rey are both correct: a Jedi was responsible for the creation and training of Darth Vader, and it was a Jedi who saved him.
    And that Jedi, wasn't Luke Skywalker. And it wasn't Obi-Wan's fault either. It was Anakin. All. Anakin. Because you can't help someone who doesn't want it. Anakin chose to save his son, and in doing so, saved his soul, and redeemed himself. No one TOLD him to do that. Luke BEGGED for salvation from the pain, but didn't tell his father to save him. Anakin made that choice himself. Just as he made the choice all those years ago, to become a Sith.

    • @collegebro85
      @collegebro85 Рік тому +14

      Finally, someone else who truly understands what Star Wars is all about!!!

    • @Mentos6
      @Mentos6 Рік тому +12

      Anakin is both the hero, and the villain at the same time. Always was.

    • @GamezKAO
      @GamezKAO Рік тому +4

      Ben Kenobi gave himself completely to the Force and become a force ghost in a sense he died

    • @TheRibottoStudios
      @TheRibottoStudios Рік тому +1

      @@Mentos6 EXACTLY

  • @maximiliangrimborg8359
    @maximiliangrimborg8359 Рік тому +6

    ”You will be known as… Anakin. Anakin. Darth… Vader.” Brilliant 🥹🥰

  • @tinya.r8836
    @tinya.r8836 Рік тому +3

    You have no idea how happy I was when I saw Force Ghost Anakin at the series finale.

  • @shelbymartin760
    @shelbymartin760 Рік тому +12

    Only one man can play Anakin. We all know who he is…
    Welcome back Hayden❤️

  • @Brin-en8bl
    @Brin-en8bl 10 місяців тому +8

    Star Wars isn’t about war and lightsabers and Jedi. It’s about the tragedy of Darth Vader.

  • @josiahpoppleton3493
    @josiahpoppleton3493 Рік тому +65

    Wow. As an editor myself, the way you blended the past and the present together without making it abrupt was simply phenomenal!

  • @Zabrakcaptain
    @Zabrakcaptain Рік тому +112

    I have no words to express the happiness I have felt watching this amazing video 🙌🔥
    Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader is the best character of all Star Wars

    • @Myth_GGs
      @Myth_GGs Рік тому +4

      best character of anything period tbh

  • @Bookdragon-cn2tq
    @Bookdragon-cn2tq Рік тому +16

    THE definitive Anakin Skywalker tribute.
    Guaranteed a million views.

  • @thunderfreeze1544
    @thunderfreeze1544 Рік тому +138

    @2:36 is fantastic level editing. Saying Ahsoka leaving Anakin is partially what made him to Vader, but conveying it through her walking down the steps he marched up is just brilliant on so many levels

    • @D3vil_bs
      @D3vil_bs Рік тому +1

      the start was incredible i edit videos myself so i know what is easy and hard and the is soo hard to do, you need the sound effects and the right clips and this guy perfected everything in this video

  • @Sylar382
    @Sylar382 Рік тому +23

    Honestly this may be the best edit of Anakin I've ever seen. You perfectly encapsulated his good and bad, the conflict that was always there. When he was a Jedi, he had darkness in him. When he was a Sith, he still had good. He IS the balance. Killer edit man ❤

  • @chasewinge251
    @chasewinge251 Рік тому +8

    I broke down to this , and one who suffers from ptsd, depression, extreme anxiety, the words spoke ring true from Anakin. It tears at me as the light shines dimmer but yet there. Sometimes it feels as if everyone is against you. I had two mothers, one gave me up for a better life and the other gave me up for who I was as a child. All others suffering from this know you aren't alone, be brave and don't look back.. don't look back. It's not worth it. Keep the light and dark and use it as if it gives you strength to move forward to prove those wrong. To be better them those who look down on you. If you do stop fighting you will die.

  • @loneshadow3624
    @loneshadow3624 Рік тому +6

    There is no other character that has brought me to tears more times than Anakin has as he goes through his journey to bring balance to the force.

  • @ShutterDB
    @ShutterDB Рік тому +8

    Amazing edit! Anakin was the true chosen one, he embraced both light and dark.

    • @AwRighttttt
      @AwRighttttt Рік тому

      This world and the durt init needs Vader or this world will just blow away quicker..

  • @anastasiabell
    @anastasiabell Рік тому +111

    2:45 "Where is Padme?" and then you show Luke, who had Padme's spirit ("There is good in him" - ROTS/"There is still good in him" - ROTJ) DUDE I HAVE CHILLS 🤯❤️‍🔥 Your edit deserves ALL the awards 🏆

    • @griffinsummoner
      @griffinsummoner Рік тому +8

      Oh yeah, Luke definitely had Padme's spirit, just as Leia was as bull-headed as Anakin

  • @dorianpetrov1317
    @dorianpetrov1317 Рік тому +3

    I love it when it says “if there is to be balance you Shall be known as darth vader”. As The Jedi had lost their way , for there to be balance he had to wipe Everything and only leave His son who was somewhat of a neutral force user at The end of rotj. For him to fulfill The prophecy , Anakin had to become vader.

  • @SandLreactions
    @SandLreactions Рік тому +5

    Anakin is so relatable. My God they should make a show just for him played by Hayden Christensen

  • @MandatoryFruit
    @MandatoryFruit Рік тому +4

    There just isn't a better fictional character than Anakin Skywalker. A man of love, compassion, kindness, charm, hope, and justice. But also a man of greed, hate, envy, anger, corruption, and malice. All of it part of who he was, which he accepted in death. Now he brings balance. For himself and others.

  • @heyitsmace
    @heyitsmace Рік тому +29

    the music choice, scene choices and overall composition is insane. Re-watched over three times now, great work! 👏🏻
    1:33 gave me INSTANT chills

  • @alirezaomrani7650
    @alirezaomrani7650 Рік тому +10

    As someone who grew up watching Star Wars: The Clone Wars as a kid from the very first premiere of the first episode at late night and being introduced to the Star Wars Franchise through Anakin Skywalker
    I want to say Thank you for this wonderfully edited video. It makes me smile to know people appreciated Anakin, since for me at least, He was my protagonist.
    He was my Luke. Anakin Skywalker always has and always will be the Main Character for Star Wars when it comes to me

    • @alirezaomrani7650
      @alirezaomrani7650 Рік тому +1

      If there are any people like me who grew up watching The Clone Wars as their introduction to Star Wars then feel free to comment back!
      I watched Cartoon Network on my TV back when it was on Channel 66, if you also watched it on Channel 66 put 66 at end of your comment like this -66 so I can know as an indicator! ☺️ 💚

    • @indio4-215
      @indio4-215 Рік тому +1

      ​​@@alirezaomrani7650 I second everything you said. Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is also my favorite character in all of Star Wars since I myself grew up with the Prequel Trilogy and the Clone Wars. And if I recall correctly, even George Lucas himself said that Anakin IS the protagonist of Star Wars, and even if he had not, I would still view Anakin as Star Wars itself, as he and his story hold such central significance to the timeline as a whole. The Original Trilogy just had a POV change in Anakin's son (Luke) is all.
      And really, Anakin/Vader could be perfectly summed up with this famous quote by Malak to Revan: "Savior, conqueror, hero, villain. You are all things, Revan... and yet you are nothing. In the end, you belong to neither the light nor the darkness. You will forever stand alone." That line always stuck with me, and when I first heard it in KOTOR, I thought that could be used to describe Anakin/Vader as well, not just Revan. -66

  • @thedadadaraindejavu8622
    @thedadadaraindejavu8622 Рік тому +4

    5:28
    This part hits different, it’s like when Palpatine is offering Anakin a whole new personality for him to join the dark side, at the same time, Obi Wan and Ashoka are trying to bring him back to the light side, by calling his name, in a desperate attempt to save him. But after failing, Palpating gives him a new name and identity, mentally gaslighting him into believing that Anakin Skywalker is not within him anymore.

  • @randomaussie8498
    @randomaussie8498 Рік тому +6

    Easily the best and most tragic character in all of fiction. Timeless

  • @BoweDiesel
    @BoweDiesel Рік тому +19

    MAGNIFICENT!! His story is of legend and he is truly the chosen one.

  • @JackTast1c
    @JackTast1c Рік тому +3

    Bro dropped the hardest edit and thought we wouldn't notice

  • @matthewdedios7288
    @matthewdedios7288 Рік тому +7

    That was Phenomenal! He’s one of the greatest characters in all of Star Wars. One of the best edits I’ve seen! Anakin is the goat! 💙

  • @disneyknightspadilla1406
    @disneyknightspadilla1406 Рік тому +3

    Darth Vader may be a classic icon villain. But anakin Skywalker will always be the fan favorite redeem antihero that he truly deserves.

  • @Trein05
    @Trein05 Рік тому +83

    Arguably the best character ever, in any show, movie or series. Amazing tribute.

    • @chrisrais6676
      @chrisrais6676 Рік тому

      No argument - he is the greatest character ever in any story ever written.

  • @bluespirit5101
    @bluespirit5101 Рік тому +12

    3:50 best part of the whole thing, such a fire transition

  • @nchldmn
    @nchldmn Рік тому +19

    Its amazing how much better the prequels look visually than any of the recent live action shows

  • @Iwaslex
    @Iwaslex Рік тому +3

    gave me chills. the life of anakin is heartbreaking

  • @PeteOliva
    @PeteOliva Рік тому +8

    Beautifully done. Anakin is the core of Star Wars, and I love this summation. I feel like his arc has finally, truly come full circle thanks to the recent Ahsoka finale. I'm glad you included his final scene.

  • @timmiboi2745
    @timmiboi2745 Рік тому +17

    THIS IS THE SICKEST SHIT IVE EVER SEEN props to you dude. This edit perfectly encapsulates Anakins tragedy

  • @danmengue
    @danmengue Рік тому +123

    "I am what you made me" hits so hard. I believe it wasn't directed only at Obi Wan, but the entire Jedi council and the way they did things. In my opinion, the episode in TCW where Obi Wan fakes his own death was reason enough for Anakin become who he does, that was so twisted and wrong, let alone all the other things. All Anakin wanted was for them to trust him, and they never really did.

    • @mateuszjokiel2813
      @mateuszjokiel2813 Рік тому +29

      It also shows an interesting contradiction in Anakin at that point. It is also why I never bought into the "Anakin and Vader are different people" shtick some fans are still so adamant about. He is aware that the Council had wronged him and Palpatine had manipulated him by exploiting every emotion he had ever felt, and that is why he has become such a twisted man. A horribly unhealthy upbringing, bad treatment by his peers and a particularly persistent predatory relationship have all made him this way. He clearly feels a great deal of resentment for all of that.
      These factors were also entirely outside of Anakin's control. His actions are his choice but the circumstances of his youth are not. I am certain that, had he the opportunity, he probably would not have elected to spend his best years fighting a cruel war started by his abuser, for an organisation he felt wronged by at every step of the way. But that choice was not given to him and he resents that, also.
      According to my interpretation, that is a big part of the reason why he considers his past self weak. Sure, he could not save his mother and wife from death, but there is clearly more to him than that.
      Taking a look at some other quotes of Vader's, he says things like "Anakin Skywalker was weak; I destroyed him," "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker; I did" constantly. That is clearly not true, he is, after all, standing right there with all the memories and pains of before, and there is still the good of his past hidden within. However, he needs it to be true. He needs this one choice to be his and his alone - to shut the good in him out, to give in to his inner deamons, finally unshackle his passions. He needs it because otherwise, he has no agency. He is still nothing more than a piece of fabric, flapping around in any direction the wind blows, playing to someone else's with no choice in the matter - just as he had been as a Jedi. And he deplores that.

  • @thenatergamer
    @thenatergamer Рік тому +8

    What a compilation! An overview of not only Anakin himself, but his journey as the chosen one and the burdens it brought along the way, both in the light and the dark. Thank you for this!

  • @CSaca17
    @CSaca17 Рік тому +3

    This video is the most amazing representation I have ever seen of what Anakin is.
    Anakin and Vader are both of the dualities in the force.
    He is the representation of balance, The Chosen One.

  • @nathanielm77
    @nathanielm77 Рік тому +20

    This was truly amazing and a beautifully made compilation of Anakin

  • @matheuss886
    @matheuss886 Рік тому +11

    Even not being as satisfied as I'd like to be with the current state of the franchise, this video made me admittedly emotional and gave me goosebumps and teary eyes at a few moments. You truly, beautifully encapsulate the conflict and troublesome journey of Anakin Skywalker and all of torment and turmoil inside his soul, but with a hint that the people around him, deceased or not, were always there to support him and strip away the evil and the lies of the dark side.

  • @hayden6713
    @hayden6713 Рік тому +7

    My man just dropped the best Anakin edit and thought we wouldn’t notice

  • @akiakisa6021
    @akiakisa6021 Рік тому +8

    It was stunning! The music, the dialogues... Amazing editing, really. Anakin is and always will be the most character ever 🖤

  • @s4ndstrm378
    @s4ndstrm378 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm getting goosebumps with watching these hard works , i must confess you're chosen one too , you've came here to bring balance between fearful and fresh sides in UA-cam

  • @pablozambravenegas7659
    @pablozambravenegas7659 Рік тому +7

    what a master piece!! incredible editing! eternal love to Star Wars!

  • @johnathanjones9216
    @johnathanjones9216 Рік тому +2

    Love you Anakin you are the best and you are the best characters in the Star Wars universe long live the chosen one

  • @bkjeong4302
    @bkjeong4302 9 місяців тому +4

    One of the greatest characters in the history of visual entertainment, folks. The sheer SCALE of his arc alone stands out, even leaving aside just how much he goes through and how much he does both as a protagonist and an antagonist.

  • @TheMrMagnus
    @TheMrMagnus 8 місяців тому +1

    This is seriously the best tribute I have seen that is about Anakin Skywalker. Really well done man

  • @yoursvesper
    @yoursvesper Рік тому +3

    3:21 "but my caring for you will remain", then shows luke. omg, my heart broke into a million pieces. also: "live" / "i can't live without her", then "die" / "anakin is gone". superb! your edits are my favorite. they encapsulate everything perfectly, just right. makes me love star wars even more. 🤍

  • @zarioner
    @zarioner Рік тому +17

    Amazing work. The way the music, Scenes and dialogues explain the whole Anakin’s story is poetic.

  • @tiffersakasnimeandcatlover46
    @tiffersakasnimeandcatlover46 Рік тому +5

    This Anakin compilation has left me speechless 😃. Big round of applause to your editing skills and to your patrons and i loved how each part of his storyline was highlighted with that badass soundtrack 💖💗👏👏👏

  • @deborahkindler4452
    @deborahkindler4452 Рік тому +3

    You did well in presenting Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.
    Thank you for your excellence. ❤❤

  • @SarahHoughton-l9q
    @SarahHoughton-l9q 5 місяців тому +3

    Welcome to THE Star Wars edit.

  • @noheroespublishing1907
    @noheroespublishing1907 Рік тому

    What makes Anakin work is his imperfections as a character, he's so human in his triumphs and failings, both a hero and a monster, and motivated in both by love, both immature and selfless; his character doesn't just tell the audience what heroism is, but shows how far a hero can fall into villainy just as quickly as they rose to heroism. He's an example of imperfections in either direction.

  • @miou118google
    @miou118google Рік тому +3

    The best Anakin edit on UA-cam along with "Anakin's Redemption"
    I'm literally in tears 😭

  • @TimDaco
    @TimDaco 9 місяців тому +1

    This is Incredible. Thank You for Making This. Anakin is and always will be My Favorite Character Of All Time. His Character Arc is In My Opinion, The Greatest Story in The History of Cinema and This Video Perfectly Captures The Brilliance of It. Great Job!

  • @BigFayd
    @BigFayd Рік тому +5

    Stunning the way you brought the light out of the darkness in this edit. Ani is forever our GOAT! Bravo SWFT!!!

  • @Goraya_99
    @Goraya_99 Рік тому +1

    Seeing my fav character finally getting the recognition he deserves, grew up loving Star Wars just because of Anakin skywalker . Finally I get to see anakin in all his prime again . This was a dream for so long . Long live master skywalker ♥️

  • @xxvampirebitexx
    @xxvampirebitexx Рік тому +10

    I can't even begin of how perfect this video is. Everything is perfectly timed. The transitions, the voiceovers and the scenes. So many emotions at once. Wow, this is so amazing 😊

  • @chozowarrior9115
    @chozowarrior9115 Рік тому +3

    Again an amazing job. I think each video about Anakin you upload makes me understand him more and more. What a complex character; he's been my favourite since I can remember, and I still feel I know almost nothing about him

  • @skaju9392
    @skaju9392 Рік тому +3

    Literall Chills , awesome edit man , it perfectly sums up Anakin journey and redemption 🙏

  • @Harzhid
    @Harzhid Рік тому +6

    This is A MASTERPIECE! I would not at all hesitate to appreciate the efforts made into this! And there is no lie that Anakin/Darth Vader is yet the Best Written Character ever created in the History,I'm truly left speechless and am unable to express how much this has made FEEL ,This Edit Is a Literal Masterpiece!

  • @eliasflygare2918
    @eliasflygare2918 Рік тому +3

    I just felt a tear drop from my eye, amazing work!!

  • @antoniogaudino8903
    @antoniogaudino8903 Рік тому +2

    Bro I legit cried

  • @YoungandFlightless
    @YoungandFlightless Рік тому +8

    I just finished the Ahsoka series but I didn't realize that those statues Baylan was on were the father and his children, until you put the scenes together at 3:41. The story weaving is immaculate 👌

  • @UnrealXray
    @UnrealXray 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow, that is the one of the best stories i have ever seen. Keep doing man!

  • @adrianb714
    @adrianb714 Рік тому +3

    I have no words for this. I guess all I ask how did you made this masterpiece

  • @mikekulebyakin2055
    @mikekulebyakin2055 7 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely incredible! Great job!

  • @The_Colinator
    @The_Colinator Рік тому +15

    This is amazing. This is so much better than your first Anakin tribute I can’t even put it in words. Keep it up man, you are the best.

  • @Shurikan136
    @Shurikan136 Рік тому

    Anakin and Vader, though two different beings, both reside in one of the best written characters I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying in books, movies, and television. He plays all sides making him such a diverse and complex character. He plays the protagonist, the antagonist, the triumphant, the tragedy, the victim, the victor, the war hero, and the monster. His emotions are so extreme, yet well written and justified to the point that they don't seem ridiculous or overstay their welcome. And though he isn't always the protagonist in a starwars story, the entire universe seems to lead back to him in some way, whether it be big or the tiniest hint. A character like this is so inspiring when it comes to trying to write my own characters, yet so intimidating due to how well he is written. I can only hope to one day make a story that has such a compelling and fascinating character to watch or read about.

  • @nx984
    @nx984 Рік тому +5

    I thought this was a ‘Anakin Skywalker’ movie trailer, but now I’m hoping this brilliant edit will nudge Disney to create a Anakin Skywalker movie 🍿 🚀

  • @mayhem7896
    @mayhem7896 Рік тому +2

    this is incredible. I've never seen the animated series (which added so much depth to his character) incorporated so seamlessly. Truly an edit that captures the totality of Anakin's blurred morality and story while feeling epic

  • @fathi6313
    @fathi6313 Рік тому +5

    This is masterpiece I ever seen🥹🥹

  • @celandine280
    @celandine280 Рік тому +2

    Don’t even know how to fully compliment the incredible edit you made. From the first second it had me hooked.
    Really really incredible taking bits from every cinematic Star Wars and forming it into the best Anakin edit I’ve ever seen, this really captured the mythical level of greatness of Anakin, the light, dark and Greek level tragedy and redemption feel - what an incredible feat of editing 👏

  • @blindbandit6802
    @blindbandit6802 Рік тому +3

    You made me teary there.. this is beautiful. Perfectly capturing the poetic beauty of arguably the most tragic character in movie history.

  • @Hanmi103
    @Hanmi103 Рік тому +6

    THIS WAS INCREDIBLE
    Out of all the various fan tribute edits I've seen, and there are many phenomenal ones, this takes the cake!
    You organized together the thematically and emotionally matching quotes and scenes, and even cleverly paired lines that didn't seem like connected ones in the original context!
    All of this, while matching to a riveting epic music soundtrack(s) and delivering an emotionally gripping experience, barely a day after the season finale of Ahsoka.
    To be honest, this fan tribute video edit IMPROVED my emotional reception of Anakin, and clarified his central significance to the Star Wars saga by putting his key moments and quotes on montage together. This was an outstanding compilation and arrangement. Thank you for taking us on the lovingly crafted revisit of our fondest memories of Anakin. Can I call it an act of devotion?

  • @AwesomerSupreme
    @AwesomerSupreme Рік тому +5

    A tragic character. Clone Wars did a great job of making you love Anakin even though you knew what he becomes. This was a well done video and made me feel why I love Star Wars. Thank you @SWFT_edits

  • @jakefehr9779
    @jakefehr9779 Рік тому +3

    Literally got chills watching this
    Well done

  • @ladyangelique3868
    @ladyangelique3868 Рік тому +7

    You are an artist! Best tribute I’ve ever seen of Anakin. Continue making art!❤️

  • @deccy_boi5569
    @deccy_boi5569 Рік тому

    Tributes like these are what make a fandom.

  • @dr.demontale3250
    @dr.demontale3250 Рік тому +5

    What a beautiful mix of emotions. Thank you for this.

  • @VíctorMercado-v8y
    @VíctorMercado-v8y Рік тому +2

    I watched the second half with tears in my eyes, this was amazing. Thank you and congrats for such an awesome video!!!

  • @cursebreaker.
    @cursebreaker. Рік тому +5

    this is the BEST Anakin video i've seen in my life ! OUTSTANDING JOB !

  • @premsun
    @premsun Рік тому

    Anakin is a perfect blend of good and bad and yet a chosen one !

  • @theunknownuser9609
    @theunknownuser9609 Рік тому +3

    This is so good. Between this and the other Darth Vader tribute I'd say you have the best Anakin tributes here.
    Or at least my favorites.