There cannot be great hope without great tragedy. Those three words sealed the Jedi Order’s fate, established the Empire, and completed Anakin’s fall to the dark side of the Force. Three words helped shape the story of Star Wars from a swashbuckling adventure to a story about great tragedy. Three words sealed the fate of thousands of Jedi. Three words changed the Star Wars galaxy forever. With the scene’s visuals, character building, and execution, it’s a reminder for all of us to “do or do not there is no try.” The sheer scale and breathtaking practical effects are still impressive even by today’s standards. And for future filmmakers, the scene’s cinematography continues to inspire today. Accompanied by John William’s blaring horns as the X-Wing lands in front of Luke, it demonstrates the nature and the power of The Force. The iconic image of Luke’s X-Wing coming out of the water, covered in moss, water, and sludge, is ingrained in the minds of many Star Wars fans and casual viewers. It’s a moment that shows the small green hermit’s true power and strength, making us never question his abilities again. Luke’s doubt and lack of belief is a failure that haunts him all the way up until The Rise of Skywalker. Luke’s training reaches its highest point when Yoda raises Luke’s fallen X-Wing out of the waters of Dagobah. In the few scenes where Yoda trains Luke, he describes the Force in religious and mystical terms that define it for the series going forward. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back introduced audiences to the wisened, whimsical, and powerful Yoda, a character that teaches Luke much about himself, his family, and the ways of The Force. All 10 of these moments meet or exceed these criteria. And lastly, impact asks whether the iconic moment in question changed the direction and future of Star Wars, taking the mythos down a new path. Influence asks whether the moment described changed cinema, either in how movies are made or the stories told. Recognizability considers whether casual and non-Star Wars fans know about the moment described. But to narrow it down, we ranked these moments off of three criteria items: recognizability, influence, and impact. ![]() In all honesty, we could have listed 20, 50, or even 100 iconic moments. These moments have shaped not only the saga itself but have also changed cinema, the media, and the lives of millions of fans. On this “May the Fourth,” we here at Youtini celebrate the long history of Star Wars by looking at its 10 most iconic moments. The series’ effect is immeasurable, and its influence cannot be overstated. Or more than 46 years, Star Wars has impacted movies, pop culture, and individual lives.
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