The movies couldn't have worked without Jar Jar Binks. Its unlikely that a smart senator would have been duped by Palpatine to give him emergency powers. I thought that was one of the great touches as a tip of the hat to the Jar Jar haters.
And your right the romance scenes were really stilted, but HC nailed down the Darth Vader part when he lost the last of Anikan Skywalker and choked out his wife.
People keep saying that they wanted more dialogue during the Light Saber duel between Obi Wan and Vader, and I simply don't get that. there was good dialogue at the start and at the end that really covered the anguish and rage. What more do people want
Anikan (Stabs at Obiwan) - ewww I almost got you old chum
Obi-Wan Kenobi - (Blocks) - En Guard you traitorous dog
Anikan (Slashes) - You are no match for me
Obi-Wan (blocks) - Dude John Holmes was no match for me
Obi-Wan tries to turn Anikan back at the beginning and realizes that his friend is dead, there's nothing more to be said, there's no chance to turn him back
At the end, he mourns the death of Anikan and leaves him to the fates, Anikan shows how consumed he is by the dark side. It kept it simple.
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