Here is a list of my favourite “Star Wars” characters.
- Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker might initially seem a little bland but he embodies pretty much everything you associate with heroes. We initially see him as a young and somewhat naïve young man but with “Last Jedi”, we see he has grown into a slightly bitter old man. The sequel trilogy has helped make him more complex and interesting.
- Darth Maul
Many of the best characters in fiction are mysterious and that is certainly true when it comes to Darth Maul. This formidable sith with the iconic double lightsaber was interesting precisely because we knew so little about him. Later films and tv shows have tried to give us more details about the character but that ruins some of what made him such a great part of “Phantom Menace”.
- Max Rebo
Many people may not know him by name so I’ll just explain the Max Rebo is the blue elephant drummer from “Return of the Jedi”. I don’t know why but I’ve always had a soft spot for him. He looks goofy but loveable. I’m waiting for him to get his own spin-off movie.
- Darth Vader
Arguably the most famous character from the entire franchise. Everybody knows who Darth Vader is. Voiced brilliantly by James Earl Jones (“The Lion King”), Darth Vader is one of the greatest bad guys ever. His best moment might actually come from his brief appearance in “Rogue One” where he slaughters a bunch of rebel soldiers.
- Boba Fett
A fan favourite despite only having a minor role in the films. He actually made his debut in the abominable “Star Wars: The Holiday Special” but most people will remember him from “Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi”. He was later added into “A New Hope” with the Special Edition versions. This bounty hunter just looks so darn cool with his great armour and array of weapons. His death scene is one of the most memorable in cinema history.
Honourable mentions:
Emperor Palpatine, Yoda, Count Dooku, Nien Nunb and Wicket the Ewok