Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Goodbye to 3PO, Kitster, and Shmi (Again!)
More goodbyes from Anakin, who does it all longhand.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - SECOND ROOM - DAY
ANAKIN has thrown the last of his things in a small backpack.
As he leaves, he stops and pushes the button that wakes his
droid up. THREEPIO stares at him blankly.
ANAKIN
Well, Threepio, I'm free...and I'm
going away...in a starship...
THREEPIO
Master, Annie, you are my maker, and
I wish you well. Although I'd like
it better if I were a little less
naked.
ANAKIN
I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish
you, Threepio... give you coverings
and all... I'm going to miss working
on you. You've been a great pal.
I'll make sure Mom doesn't sell you
or anything. Bye.
THREEPIO stares at ANAKIN as he rushes out of the room.
THREEPIO
Sell me?!?
EXT. MOS ESPA - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
KITSTER runs up to ANAKIN as he and QUI-GON exit Anakin's
hovel. SHMI stands in the doorway. ANAKIN pulls a handful of
coins out of his pocket and gives them to KITSTER.
KITSTER
There are so many of us who want you
to stay, Annie... You're a hero.
ANAKIN
I...
(looks to Shmi)
I... have to go.
QUI-GON has moved a short way down the street.
KITSTER
Well.
ANAKIN
Well.
KITSTER
Thank's for every moment you've been
here. You're my best friend.
ANAKIN
I won't forget.
ANAKIN hugs KITSTER and runs toward QUI-GON, then stops to
look back at his mother standing in the doorway. He turns
back to QUI-GON, then turns and runs back to his mother.
ANAKIN
(starting to cry)
I can't do it, Mom. I just can't.
SHMI hugs ANAKIN. QUI-GON watches from the distance. She
kneels down and looks him in the face.
SHMI
Annie, remember when you climbed the
great dune in order to chase the
Banthas away so they wouldn't be
shot... Remember how you collapses
several times, exhausted thinking
you couldn't do it?
ANAKIN shakes his head.
SHMI
This is one of those times when you
have to do something you don't think
you can do. I know how strong you
are, Annie. I know you can do this...
ANAKIN
Will I ever see you again?
SHMI
What does your heart tell you?
ANAKIN
I hope so...yes...I guess.
SHMI
Then we will see each other again.
ANAKIN
I.. will become a Jedi and I will
come back and free you, Mom... I
promise.
SHMI
No matter where you are, my love
will be with you. Now be brave, and
don't look back... don't look back.
ANAKIN
I love you so much.
SHMI hugs ANAKIN, then turns him around so he is facing QUI-
GON, and off he marches, like the brave little trooper that
he is. He marches right past QUI-GON, starring right ahead,
tears in his eyes, determined not to look back.
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Goodbye to Shmi Skywalker
Anakin learns he's free but his mom will remain a slave. See comment section for our thoughts!
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
ANAKIN and A GREEDO are rolling around on the floor, fighting.
About A DOZEN OR SO KIDS are standing around them, yelling.
Suddenly, a long shadow is cast over the TWO BOYS; they stop
fighting and look up. QUI-GOMN is towering above them. KITSTER
is with them.
QUI-GON
What's this?
ANAKIN
He said I cheated.
QUI-GON
Did you?
ANAKIN
No!
QUI-GON
Do you still think he cheated?
GREEDO
Yes.
QUI-GON
Well, Annie. You know the truth...
You will have to tolerate his opinion,
fighting won't change it.
QUI-GON moves off down the street. Anakin follows. The GREEDO
wanders over to WALD who has been watching the goings-on.
WALD
Keep this up, Greedo, and you're
gonna come to a bad end.
Farther down the street QUI-GON and ANAKIN head toward
Anakin's hovel.
QUI-GON takes a handful of credits from beneath his poncho
and hands them to the boy.
QUI-GON
These are yours. We sold the Pod.
ANAKIN
(suddenly beaming))
Yes!
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
SHMI is cleaning up as ANAKIN bursts through the door,
followed by QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
Mom, he sold the Pod. Look at all
the money we have!
ANAKIN pulls a bag of coins out of his pocket.
SHMI
Oh, my goodness, That's wonderful.
QUI-GON
And Anakin has been freed.
ANAKIN
What?!?
QUI-GON
You're no longer a slave.
ANAKIN jumps for joy! SHMI is stunned.
ANAKIN
Did you hear that, Mom?
(to Qui-Gon)
Was that part of the prize, or what?
QUI-GON
Let's just say Watto has learned an
important lesson about gambling.
SHMI
Now you can make your dreams come
true, Annie. You're free!
(turns to Qui-Gon)
Will you take him with you? Is he to
become a Jedi?
QUI-GON
Our meeting was not a coincidence.
Nothing happens by accident.
(to Anakin)
You are strong with the Force, but
you may not be accepted by the Coucil.
ANAKIN
A Jedi! Mighty blasters, you mean I
get to go with you in your starship
and everything?!
QUI-GON kneels down to the boy.
QUI-GON
Anakin, training to be a Jedi will
not be a easy challenge. And if you
succeed, it will be a hard life.
ANAKIN
But it's what I want. What I've always
dreamed about. Can I go, Mom?!
QUI-GON
This path has been placed for you,
Annie; the choice to take it is yours
alone.
ANAKIN thinks, looks to his mother, then to QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
I want to go.
QUI-GON
Then, pack your things. We haven't
much time.
ANAKIN
Yipee!!
ANAKIN hugs his mom and starts for the other room, then stops.
SHMI and QUI-GON give each other a knowing look. ANAKIN has
realized something.
ANAKIN
What about Mom? Is she free too?
You're coming, aren't you, Mom
QUI-GON
I tried to free your mother, Annie,
but Watto wouldn't have it.
ANAKIN
But the money from selling...
QUI-GON
It's not nearly enough.
SHMI comes over to her son and sits next to him. Taking both
of his hands in hers, she draws him close.
SHMI
Son, my place is here. My future is
here. It is time for you to let go...
to let go of me. I cannot go with
you.
ANAKIN
I want to stay with you. I don't
want things to change.
SHMI
You can't stop change any more than
you can stop the suns from setting.
Listen to your feelings; Annie, you
know what's right.
ANAKIN takes a deep breath, drops his head. QUI-GON and SHMI
exchange a look of concern. When ANAKIN raises up, there
are tears in his eyes.
ANAKIN
I'm going to miss you so much, Mom...
SHMI
I love you, Annie... now hurry.
ANAKIN and SHMI hug. ANAKIN runs into the other room.
SHMI
Thank you.
QUI-GON
I will watch after him. You have my
word. Will you be all right?
SHMI
He was in my life for such a short
time.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
ANAKIN and A GREEDO are rolling around on the floor, fighting.
About A DOZEN OR SO KIDS are standing around them, yelling.
Suddenly, a long shadow is cast over the TWO BOYS; they stop
fighting and look up. QUI-GOMN is towering above them. KITSTER
is with them.
QUI-GON
What's this?
ANAKIN
He said I cheated.
QUI-GON
Did you?
ANAKIN
No!
QUI-GON
Do you still think he cheated?
GREEDO
Yes.
QUI-GON
Well, Annie. You know the truth...
You will have to tolerate his opinion,
fighting won't change it.
QUI-GON moves off down the street. Anakin follows. The GREEDO
wanders over to WALD who has been watching the goings-on.
WALD
Keep this up, Greedo, and you're
gonna come to a bad end.
Farther down the street QUI-GON and ANAKIN head toward
Anakin's hovel.
QUI-GON takes a handful of credits from beneath his poncho
and hands them to the boy.
QUI-GON
These are yours. We sold the Pod.
ANAKIN
(suddenly beaming))
Yes!
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
SHMI is cleaning up as ANAKIN bursts through the door,
followed by QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
Mom, he sold the Pod. Look at all
the money we have!
ANAKIN pulls a bag of coins out of his pocket.
SHMI
Oh, my goodness, That's wonderful.
QUI-GON
And Anakin has been freed.
ANAKIN
What?!?
QUI-GON
You're no longer a slave.
ANAKIN jumps for joy! SHMI is stunned.
ANAKIN
Did you hear that, Mom?
(to Qui-Gon)
Was that part of the prize, or what?
QUI-GON
Let's just say Watto has learned an
important lesson about gambling.
SHMI
Now you can make your dreams come
true, Annie. You're free!
(turns to Qui-Gon)
Will you take him with you? Is he to
become a Jedi?
QUI-GON
Our meeting was not a coincidence.
Nothing happens by accident.
(to Anakin)
You are strong with the Force, but
you may not be accepted by the Coucil.
ANAKIN
A Jedi! Mighty blasters, you mean I
get to go with you in your starship
and everything?!
QUI-GON kneels down to the boy.
QUI-GON
Anakin, training to be a Jedi will
not be a easy challenge. And if you
succeed, it will be a hard life.
ANAKIN
But it's what I want. What I've always
dreamed about. Can I go, Mom?!
QUI-GON
This path has been placed for you,
Annie; the choice to take it is yours
alone.
ANAKIN thinks, looks to his mother, then to QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
I want to go.
QUI-GON
Then, pack your things. We haven't
much time.
ANAKIN
Yipee!!
ANAKIN hugs his mom and starts for the other room, then stops.
SHMI and QUI-GON give each other a knowing look. ANAKIN has
realized something.
ANAKIN
What about Mom? Is she free too?
You're coming, aren't you, Mom
QUI-GON
I tried to free your mother, Annie,
but Watto wouldn't have it.
ANAKIN
But the money from selling...
QUI-GON
It's not nearly enough.
SHMI comes over to her son and sits next to him. Taking both
of his hands in hers, she draws him close.
SHMI
Son, my place is here. My future is
here. It is time for you to let go...
to let go of me. I cannot go with
you.
ANAKIN
I want to stay with you. I don't
want things to change.
SHMI
You can't stop change any more than
you can stop the suns from setting.
Listen to your feelings; Annie, you
know what's right.
ANAKIN takes a deep breath, drops his head. QUI-GON and SHMI
exchange a look of concern. When ANAKIN raises up, there
are tears in his eyes.
ANAKIN
I'm going to miss you so much, Mom...
SHMI
I love you, Annie... now hurry.
ANAKIN and SHMI hug. ANAKIN runs into the other room.
SHMI
Thank you.
QUI-GON
I will watch after him. You have my
word. Will you be all right?
SHMI
He was in my life for such a short
time.
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