My son is a huge Star Wars fan, so I’m watching Episode 3 with him. Again.
ANAKIN: You need to distance yourself from your friends in the Senate. The Chancellor said they will be dealt with when this conflict is over.
PADME: What if they start an inquisition? I’ve opposed this war. What will you do if I become a suspect?
ANAKIN: That won’t happen. I won’t let it.
PADME: Oh, Anakin, I’m afraid.
ANAKIN takes PADME in his arms.
ANAKIN: Have faith, my love. Everything will soon be set right. The Chancellor has given me a very important mission. The Separatists have gathered in the Mustafar system. I’m going there to end this war. Wait for me until I return . . . things will be different, I promise.
They kiss.
ANAKIN: (continuing) Please, wait for me.
PADME: I will.
The true acting is being able to say these lines without bursting out laughing. I think this would have been so much more fun as a musical.
