[BibChr]

The ONLY things I can say on the other hand are (A) unfortunately, smart women do on occasion do stupid things in love which they regret for the rest of their lives; and (B) my wife's point, that one thing for him in her eyes might be that she doesn't intimidate him. Strong women get that a lot. (She agrees in being appalled at the matchup; she was just batting it around with me.)

I like the Padme character better and better though, which is what gives this growing sense of dread for what will come of the decision she made. And that's the mark of a story that at least that far is working for me: it has me involved and, to some degree, caring.

We're going to a larger screen, better sound, this afternoon!

Dan

[2Jedismom]

Steve's taking Matthew to see it again for the final time in about half an hour. Then that's IT! No more till the DVD comes out and then he can hope Grandma will buy it for him!

[JenB]

Hmm, well I don't like her at all. I think her and Vader-wannabe deserve each other. I think she should have been an interesting decision - I can even make her interesting in my mind if I want to - but Lucas just doesn't make me care for her. Actually I don't think I cared what happened to any of them. How different from the first time I watched Empire Strikes Back, when I got so worked up over Han being frozen... Lucas is kinda insane, I think.

[Wordsmith]

Dan - Glad you liked AOTC. Our brood did as well, very much so. A few things troubled me, but after all I'd read in advance to the contrary I was pleasantly surprised by how well the Anakin/Amidala relationship was handled. They've been described as "wooden," but I think that this is correct because they're doing the best they can to overcome the habits of very formal upbringings and vocations.

I mentioned on another thread that I think that a key is that Amidala's confession of love for Anakin comes just before she thinks they're going to be killed. I don't believe she ever actually thought through what LIVING with him would be like!

Also, she's got her arrogant and self-centered side as well, just like him, and likely it's a boost for her self-esteem to think of the "most powerful Jedi" as her lover. Their is darkness and light mingled in their relationship, just as there is in his character.