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Character Interview-Boba Fett by Edessa

Boba Fett~ Edessa

What makes Boba Fett one of your favorite characters?

Oh, there’s so much to say on that subject! But to mention a few, Boba is a Mandalorian, and Mandalorians are probably the most awesome people out there (if they really existed, that is). He’s also a clone of Jango Fett (more on that in the next question) and, as you’ve probably noticed, I’ve got a thing for Fett clones. lol! Anyway, Boba is also a strange, mysterious sort of person. You never know what he’s going to do next, and he always seems to be one step ahead of everybody, even his employers. Add to that, he’s practically indestructible (though you could argue that he was eaten by the Sarlaac, but I could counter back with the point that EU canon states otherwise, but I digress) and he has some of the coolest weapons and gear in all of geekdom (and that’s saying a lot right there)! Long story short, Boba Fett is arguably the most awesome fiction character ever. Period. Exclamation point.

Boba Fett has a fascinating history. What are some of your thoughts on his background?

I find it very interesting and creative that George Lucas chose to make Boba Fett a clone. After all, for about twenty-ish years, no one knew who Boba was, if he was human, where he came from, or anything. Sure, there was speculation, but nobody knew for sure until Episode II: Attack of the Clones.  Sometimes I wonder what it would have felt like to have never known about Boba’s past and then you watch AOTC and get broadsided by the revelation that he’s actually a clone of another awesome bounty hunter. That must have been an awesome, “aha!” sort of feeling (I wouldn’t actually know what that felt like, considering the fact that I didn’t get into Star Wars until after Episode III). But, anyway, Boba has a very cool background, and one that also makes me feel extremely sorry for him. After all, he watched his own father get beheaded right before his eyes when he was only ten years old and from then on he was forced to take care of himself. I almost cry every time I watch poor little Boba go down to the Geonosian arena and pick up his deceased father’s helmet. It’s so incredibly sad for me to even think about it!

Would you say Boba Fett is the best bounty hunter out there?

Definitely! There are a lot of awesome Star Wars mercenaries out there but, let’s face it, nobody – and I mean nobody – can beat ultimately Fett!

What are some of your favorite scenes with Boba Fett?

Boba doesn’t have a lot of scenes in the live-action movies, but he does have some good ones in The Clone Wars TV show. My favorite scene with him is actually a whole episode called “Bounty” from Season Four. In this episode, Fett shows quite a bit more maturity than before and he isn’t even afraid of the other more experienced hunters or of Asajj Ventress (who joins the group). He installs himself as the leader, he negotiates with the employer, and he fights hard and fast. The ending is hilarious at Fett’s expense, but it’s still such a great episode! I hope that subsequent CW episodes and then Star Wars: Underworld will continue to show how he learns and matures, growing into the infamous role he inhabits by the time Episode IV rolls around.

Boba also has some pretty awesome scenes in the Bounty Hunter Wars novel trilogy. They’re not my favorite books, but they do accurately portray Boba Fett as seriously, epically awesome, which is what he deserves to be!

Favorite Boba Fett quotes?

“The Hutts and all my other clients – they pay me the kind of bounties they do because of one thing. I deliver. Once I’ve caught my prey, nothing stops me from bringing it in. Nothing. If I take on a job, I complete it. And everyone in the galaxy knows that.”

“I’m not restricted by the authority of your so-called Bounty Hunter’s Guild. I answer to a higher law.”

“The Sarlacc found me somewhat indigestible, Solo."

“Just wanted to remind you, Solo, that my personal fight was always with the Jedi. You were nothing more than cargo.”

Natasi Daala: “You are your own evil twin.”      Fett: “Then wouldn’t I be good?”

“I’ve one of those faces that used to appear familiar to everyone.”

“Payback never pays.”

 “Reality doesn’t care if you believe it.”\



Edessa had so many awesome pictures that I had to include some more of them down here. Thanks, Edessa!

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Top Five Favorite Characters from the Original Trilogy

 

Princess Leia 

"Will somebody get this big walking carpet out of my way?!"

          Who doesn't love Princess Leia? She is strong, smart, pretty, brave, and definitely not your normal damsel-in-distress. It isn't every day that we see an eighteen year-old girl standing up to the Sith lord, Darth Vader. I think Princess Leia was one of George Lucas' best characters for that and many other reasons like her character growth. In the beginning of A New Hope, we see this small, bossy young woman who won't take orders from anyone. At the end of Return of the Jedi, she is a  beautiful, understanding woman who knows that the world doesn't revolve around her. I love her even more for that. Her relationship with Han is another reason that makes her a strong character. You don't see many relationships like in the Original Trilogy today. Even the Prequel Trilogy doesn't have as strong and classic a romance as in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.  Many people after watching A New Hope would never think that Han Solo and Leia would ever have romance, but George Lucas definitely gave viewers a surprise when The Empire Strikes Back was released.  The only part where I don't enjoy Leia is in Jabba's Palace. Other than that, she is by far, my favorite character.

Han Solo

 "I love you!"

"I know."

      Han Solo is definitely the coolest guy in Star Wars.  His whole 'whatever' attitude definitely puts a little humor into the movie.  When we first see him in A New Hope, he is in the Cantina with his furry side-kick, Chewbacca, doing nothing really. From the very first, we can see that he doesn't care much for anybody or anything except for his Millennium Falcon and Chewbacca. Then, in the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back, we see that he is just maybe falling in love with Princess Leia and beginning to think about things besides his whole wonderful life of smuggling.  At the end of  Return of the Jedi, he is a completely different character, willing to and wanting to help. Another amazing character growth! Applause for George Lucas.

            My sister sometimes mentions sometimes that even though he is a favorite, he would really be an annoying person to be around in real life. Sadly, I have to agree with her.  In the movie, I'm totally like, "What's wrong with you, Leia!" but I'd probably would do exactly the same thing as her in the movie if I was in her place.Whoa. I'm talking about Leia again...hehe.  Overall, I really like Han, and I doubt Star Wars would be what it is if it wasn't for Han. :)

Darth Vader

          

"Luke, I am your father."

Darth Vader...do I really have to say anything other than he is THE best villain of all times...and Loki. Hold on...*looks at banner* Sorry, I forgot. Star Wars only. 

Before the Prequel trilogy came out, I'm sure everyone wanted to learn more about this mysterious character who turned out to be Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia's father. What happened to him? How did Obi-Wan Kenobi know about him? ...all those things. Even though I said Leia was one of George Lucas' best characters, I think it is right to say that Darth Vader is his best character. Just a thought...wouldn't it be awesome to be one of the first people to see Darth Vader step into the door of Tantive IV? 

Boba Fett

"Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold."

I don't have much to say about Boba Fett.  I think he is an awesome character in The Empire Strikes Back and even in Return of the Jedi though he dies. He is just a mysterious bounty hunter who is after Han Solo...nothing else, but he is still totally awesome.  His armor, jet packs, and everything make him all the more awesome. :D
I think it was really cool how George Lucas decided to put in a little history behind the bounty hunter. It makes his role in the last two episodes all the better.

C3PO & R2D2

"We're doomed."

I'm counting these two droids as one because they are always together in the Original Trilogy. C3PO and R2D2....two completely different characters but friends all the same. C3PO is the annoying pessimist who looks at situations in the worst possible way making him a comic sidekick in the movie. R2D2 is that droid who is useful in every situation, smart, and brave.  He is like an odd-job man...delivering a message from Leia to Obi-Wan Kenobi....turning off garbage compactors...helping Luke Skywalker...all those things. You can't really imagine either droid without the other unless you are watching The Phantom Menace, and that isn't an episode in the Original Trilogy, so never mind.  They are always together whether it is on Endor or Tatooine or cloud city. It's funny that R2D2 is usually the one who C3PO blames for their trouble, but it's really C3PO who is getting them in trouble with his stubborn, pessimistic attitude...and then of course R2D2 is the one who saves them from whatever scrape they got into until they meet the Ewoks...and you all know what happens there.

Mesa Back!

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