Posted by TheClerkCalledFreeway at h24-79-46-43.cg.shawcable.net on May 22, 2002 at 20:59:38:
In Reply to: OT: similarities between episodes 2 & 5 (spoilers) posted by DRD #37 on May 22, 2002 at 20:45:06:
I got one for you: the end poses.
At the end of the Empire Strikes Back: Luke, Leia, C-3P0 and R2-D2 are all on the medical frigate. Luke (with his snazzy new mechanical hand) has his arm around Leia, and they all look out towards the ships (and the future). The Rebellion has been bitchslapped, but will rise and overthrow the Empire!
At the end of Attack of the Clones: Anakin (with his snazzy new arm!), Padme, C-3P0 and R2-D2 are all on Naboo, on a balcony, looking out towards the lake (and the future). The Republic has bitchslapped the Confederacy, but it will rise and then be crushed once more!
The coolest thing is the mirrors. Empire: R2-D2, C-3P0, Leia, Luke. Clones: Anakin, Padme, C-3P0, R2-D2.
Empire: Evil has won...for now. Soon, good will rise up!
Clones: Good has won...for now. Soon, evil will rise up!
Think about it:
The Phantom Menace: Peace, but with minor skermish. Start of the rebellion. Good triumphs, but evil looms.
Attack of the Clones: Start of the war! Good triumphs...for now.
Episode III: End of the war, rebellion crushed. Evil triumphs.
A New Hope: Rebellion resurfaces. Start of the war! Good triumphs, but evil looms.
Empire Strikes Back: Continuance of the war: Evil triumphs...for now.
Return of the Jedi: End of the war, empire crushed. Good triumphs.