Synopsis:

This fanedit is much more streamlined than the original movie, and is not bogged down by superfluous plot points, asinine humor, or amateurish acting. The edit is also more evenly paced, without being too action-driven.

Intentions:

This fanedit aims to remove the unnecessary elements of TPM and to create a version that is much more in line with the original trilogy. By removing most of Jar Jar's appearances, much of Anakin's dialogue, and entire scenes and plotlines, the film now feels much more like a Star Wars movie. I've always felt that behind the idiotic humor and tedious pacing, there was a decent movie to be found, and this edit endeavors to be that movie.

Change List:

This won't be a complete list, as that would be far too long. But hopefully you'll get a general idea of what's been excised. Cut all battle droid dialogue. Cut lines like "Are you braindead?" Trimmed certain scenes on Naboo. Cut entire underwater city sequence. In this version, the trio are assumed to have traveled to Theed on foot. Cut all of Jar Jar's so-called "humor." Cut Ric Olié-esque dialogue. Cut the majority of Anakin's dialogue. Cut most of Anakin and Padme's scenes together. Reworked dinner scenes. Cut any reference to Midi-chlorians. The references to the prophecy are still intact. Cut announcer at the podrace. Cut Anakin speaking in Huttese. Reworked certain parts of the podrace. Reworked Anakin taking the spaceship. In this edit, he deliberately flies it to the blockade. Cut various parts of the Gungan battle. Reworked Darth Maul's death so he doesn't go out like a punk. Cut entire ending celebration. This version ends ominously on Palpatine's face.

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Special Thanks:

Thanks to Ripplin for taking the time to review and critique my edit.