Now that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time...
(How long?)
A long time...
Since according to the local paper, Star Wars came out twenty-five years ago today, it seems fitting to
proceed to my next hero of fiction. Jedi Knight, teacher, hermit, strategist,
and wiseacre, Obi-wan Kenobi stands out as the foremost character of Star Wars
outside the Skywalker family. His portrayal has been excellent through every
incarnation. Alec Guiness’ nuanced performance in the original when telling
Luke his story is literally the reason George Lucas was able to make prequels.
Ewan McGregor gave the young Obi-wan a dash of spirit and charm that along with
Anthony Daniels carries the prequels through some of their worst moments
(Except maybe that mullet in Attack of the Clones). James Arnold Taylor bridged
the two with an excellent voice performance in Clone Wars. From the first lightsaber battle with Vader, to that
epic multi-level duel with Maul, to Asaij Ventress, Grevious, Savage Opress and
Maul together... even Anakin on Mustafar...he’s had the best battling skills in
the franchise to date with a blade. And even in the darkest moments, he never
loses his cool.
And did you know that now that "Obi-wan Kenobi" is a traditional fourth nonsense answer on multiple-choice questions online? Now you do.
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