What's THE most important scene of the Classic Trilogy?

[El Chuxter]

IMO, it has to be the conclusion of the Luke/Vader battle in ESB. That particular scene turns everything we thought we knew upside down, sets up Vader as a complicated character, completely redefines Luke Skywalker's role, and sets in motion everything that comes afterwards.

A close second for me is Anakin's redemption in ROTJ.

[Wolfwood319]

I've always thought Luke's "I want to go with you to Alderann, I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my Father" was a very important scene as well. As it sets up the turning point of the series.

Also, Yoda's "for my ally is the force, and a powerful ally it is..." was very good as it explained the force. Then it was rendered obsolete by TPM...

[Jargo]

Nice choices but for me it's the scene where Luke discovers that the Empire has murdered in cold blood his Aunt and Uncle. The only family he has and they both get barbequed. It's that precise point that marks his turn from doe eyed youth to adventurer and jedi padawan. It marks the start of his journey into manhood and destiny. If that hadn't happened he would never have gone with Ben and never discovered his true identity. He would have never met his father or his sister. he would have never fulfilled the prophesy and brought about Anakins redemption.
That moment is the catalyst for everything that follows.

[bigbarada]

I'd choose Vader sacrificing himself to save his son in ROTJ. It blew me away as a kid and it is the one moment the entire saga (all 6 films) builds up to.

[derek]

i always thought the most important scene of the entire double trilogy was in episode 6 when luke says, "you have failed your highness. i am a jedi like my father before me." with this statement luke declaired not only his triumph over the emperor, but good winning out over evil, and proving that he was the one who would not only bring balance to the force, but save his father.

the only rival in my mind will be anakin's temptation and failure in episode 3.

[JediTricks]

The eopie farting in Jar Jar's face. ;)

Ok, seriously though, I'd say it's "Luke... I am your father". That scene not only has Vader showing his true identity, but also that Luke's mentor wasn't completely honest, everything changes there.

After that, I'd say Vader picking up the Emperor and chucking him down the shaft. The big change for the biggest villain of them all.

Come to think of it, there are a lot of scenes that I'd put in 3rd place.

[Bel-Cam Jos]

I always thought (and still do) that it's early on in ANH, when the Imperial Gunner is told to "hold your fire." If the 2 droids had been blown away, there'd have been no other scenes.

Now before you get all "that's too nit-picky" on me, hear me out. How many of you, if you were an Imperial, would just blast a slow-moving Rebel escape pod (that's apparently empty, with no life signs) into space dust, to get some trigger-happy target practice and show the Rebels who's the strong one here? To me, that was out of character for the Empire to be lenient and conservative.

Now, is this an emotional or significant plot or story scene? No. But it's pretty important none the less.

[GNT]

Originally posted by El Chuxter
A close second for me is Anakin's redemption in ROTJ.

To me the most important part is when Vader changes sides,picks up his master and throws him down the shaft! It shows he wasnt all that Bad and he made the right choic :)

[chewie]

Luke. I am your faddah.

[Rollo Tomassi]

When Ben and Luke watch the holo message from Leia. It sets the whole thing rolling...


"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi...you're my only hope."

[TeeEye7]

I think Vader's revelation to Luke that he was his father was the critical scene in the OT.

We are thrown off balance after thinking it is just a series of 'bad guys vs. good guys' movies. We now have the twist of the main bad guy being our hero's dad. Not to mention that it's confirmed that Vader's really bad in that he's willing to do in the emperor for his and Luke's gain.

It's a cool twist that sets us up for yet another: the return of Anakin to the light side. Yippie!!! :p

[preacher]

I agree that when Luke learns of the empire killing his aunt and uncle gets you to understand the desperation the empire has to obtaining the plans to the death star.

However, I think the scene where Alderaan actually blows up is extremely powerful and very well handled. It demonstrates clearly what Grand Moff Tarkin meant by his statement "Fear will keep them in line". And even though the aunt/uncle massacre shows the desperation, the destruction of Alderaan carries tremendous weight behind it too. Alderaan was peaceful, but that did not stop Tarkin and by association the empire from maintaining tight control. Plus, anybody can kill somebodies parents or gaurdians, but it takes something extremely nasty to destroy an entire planet.

[Allie Fox]

I've seen a couple of posts mentioning the deaths of Owen and Beru.

Wouldn't it be interesting to see a similiar event take place in the life of Anakin Skywalker.

"I'll follow your lead Chancellor Palpatine. There's nothing for me on Tatooine now. Teach me the ways of the Sith that I might utilize my power over the Force to its fullest potential."


I think like others that the "revalation" is most powerful. Not only does it show Vader's defiance to his Emperor, but it also allows a little of the good in him to shine.

[Jedi Mara Jade 809]

I have to completely agree with derek. THat whole part in ROTJ, when Luke stands up to the Emperor and says " You've failed your highness, I am a Jedi, like my father before me.." That part is my favorite, with the way Luke stands up to the Emperor and says this with such pride. THe fact that he is there standing up for what and who he believes in, despite the fact that by doing so, he is almost garenteed to be struck down.

[Darth Evil]

Yeah, I like the moment where Luke stands up to Palpatine, then the most evil man in the galaxy shows his true power. But "No, I am your father" is the most important.

[Obi-Don]

To me it was when Luke comes to trems with his father being Vader,and realizes that he has to face him.

The other is when Luke stands up to the Emp.

[Huckleberry Josh]

I think the most important scene is when Vader killed Obi Wan.

[Jayspawn]

I think a very important scene is in ANH when Luke gazes out on the twin suns of Tatooine while the Star Wars overature plays. Luke realizes that his destiny lays among the galazy.

[sith_killer_99]

Hands down the most important scene in all four movies is..............

when Leia kisses Luke.


VEEEERRRRRRRY telling about GL!:crazed: :crazed:

[evenflow]

The final battle is the most important part, and will be the most important. The turning point is when Luke decides to go with Obi-Won.

[Bel-Cam Jos]

What exactly is "The final battle"? The Rebels vs. Death Star II? Vader vs. Luke, part 2? Luke vs. Palpatine? I assume you mean the second, but you know what they say about assuming. (That one is often wrong :D )

But we all know that 2-1B's saving Luke's life is the most important, right Insider? :rolleyes:

[evenflow]

Sorry about that, I am talkign about the the final dual between Luke and Vader.

[SithDroid]

In ESB when Leia is explaining to the Rebel pilots about getting the transports out and one of the Rebels says:

"Two fighters against a Star Destroyer?"

He deserved an acadamey award for the deilvery of that line. :D

But seroiuusly, I think it would have to the Luke I am your father scene. It has the most impact of the trilogy I believe.

[Darth Mojhaan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bel-Cam Jos
[B]I always thought (and still do) that it's early on in ANH, when the Imperial Gunner is told to "hold your fire." If the 2 droids had been blown away, there'd have been no other scenes.

He does have a point! The whole trilogy is based on Luke learning his true identity and bring his father to the good side. There are many moments, in matter of fact-countless moments that are either coincidental or or important to the story. But this one that Bel-Cam Jos has pointed out is the big one, and the beginning. If it was not for those two droids, the Star Wars universe would have remained to the Dark Side until the end of time. May the Force be with You! Always!