The latest additions to the 'Star Wars' cinematic oeuvre have been almost universally loved (except maybe for 'Solo'), but it wasn't too long ago that expanding the 'Star Wars' universe seemed like an idea. terrible. While George Lucas continues to inexplicably claim that Jar Jar Binks is his favorite 'Star Wars' character, many fans still remember the crushing disappointment of the polarizing CGI character and the lopsided trilogy that spawned him. There's one person who won't soon forget the backlash to the prequel movies, though not for the same reason.
“; It was difficult, "; Natalie Portman told Empire. “; It was a shame because it seemed like people were really excited about the new ones and then people were disappointed. Also to be at an age where he didn't really understand that kind of beast nature. When something has this much anticipation, it can almost only disappoint. ”;
Portman played Padmé Amidala, queen of Naboo, galactic senator, and co-founder of the Rebel Alliance. (Also mother to Luke and Leia Skywalker, but let's lead with her other accomplishments, okay?) While Portman was certainly a highlight of the prequel trilogy, her performance alone wasn't enough to stem the tide of reaction. negative at that time. However, the actress said she was heartened to see the movies finally embraced by a small but vocal faction of 'Star Wars' fans.
“; With the hindsight of time, it has been reassessed by many people who really love them now,”; Portman said. “; There is a very avid group of people who think they are the best now! I don't have enough perspective to weigh. ”;
Portman appears in all three "Star Wars" prequels, released between 1999 and 2005: "Episode I: The Phantom Menace," "Episode II: Attack of the Clones," and "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith." co-star Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker, Portman's career was largely unaffected by the backlash to 'Star Wars.' She had a number of critical hits between Episodes II and III; 'Cold Mountain', 'Garden State' and 'Closer' were released consecutively. She followed them up with 'V for Vendetta,' which put her back in good standing with the sci-fi/genre/comics crowd. And by the end of the decade, she had won an Oscar for 'Black Swan.'
