Whysa you hate Jar-Jar Binks?

[Airhead]

Frankly, I didn't even like the original droids that much (yes, kill me), because I always felt the comic relief scenes were anticlimactic (not just in Star Wars). Although I have to say, when compared to Jar-Jar, R2D2 has balls of steel. And the guy is basically a mute trashcan on little tracks, so go figure.

 

[kickyourass]

Weelllllll he's a completely pointless example of everything wrong with George Lucas, without a single redeeming quality, who's design is based upon borderline racism and is only here to try and sucker in the brainless 8 year olds who'll think anything's funny if it falls over.

I challenge you good sir (Or Madam) to find one, just ONE redeeming factor in anything about Jar-Jar Bicks.

 

[Diligent]

It's a rant about the Phantom Menace, for those who haven't seen it. The hostility here should not be misinterpreted as coming from me, directed to the poster. I just think it's hilarious, and think of it every time somebody brings up the prequel episodes.

 

[YouCallMeNighthawk]

why is there alot of "why the hate" threads going around now?

OT: It's mainly his voice for me, makes my skin crawl and ear drums crack.

 

[kickyourass]

Weelllllll he's a completely pointless example of everything wrong with George Lucas, without a single redeeming quality, who's design is based upon borderline racism and is only here to try and sucker in the brainless 8 year olds who'll think anything's funny if it falls over.

I challenge you good sir (Or Madam) to find one, just ONE redeeming factor in anything about Jar-Jar Bicks.

Love him or hate him.
He's not boring.

Unlike every other character in the prequels.

In fact he's probably the most well developed character in the Phantom Menace.
Take the classic youtube review, "describe him without mentioning his appearance"

Clumsy, speech slurring idiot. Attempted comic relief

I said redeeming, horribly failed comic relief is not a redeeming character trait. If anything it gives us more of a reason to hate him.

 

[Chancie]

When I was younger and I did watch Star Wars, I absolutely loved Jar Jar Binks. And the Ewok...things...

Ok, I guess that kinda helps to prove the "he's meant for kids" part. :/

 

[madcap2112]

Jar-jar is absolutely terrible. He makes the Ewoks look like Shaft.

Like fucking Shaft. God, I love Spaced.

 

[Revolutionary]

Because he talks like a retard, the isn't much to it.

 

[Kwaren]

I think I will just leave this here.

Spoiler

 

[cuddly_tomato]

He is a symbol of all that is putrid and bad about that film. He is the worst element, but not the only stinky thing there.

 

[cuddly_tomato]

Name one redeemable quality he has. I dare you.

he's sexy

Someone has obviously given in to the dark side.

 

[Furrama]

I thought about this a bit more last night, and I thought I'd come back to it.

I'm 23. So I wasn't but what, 12 when Phantom Menace came out, and I had only just watched the original trilogy for the first time, (to get ready for the new movie coming out). So, in a way, I got to see the whole set with basically fresh eyes.

So what I'm saying is: I didn't grow up with the originals. I grew up with all of them.

So here were the differences: closed in sets vs. large scale worlds, character driven vs. plot driven, and likable characters vs. cold, inorganic, emotionless statues. The newer movies could have been better if Hayden Christiansen didn't have to try to match up with James Earl Jone's speech patterns and if relationships didn't feel forced and all around awkward. Most of what it would need is a cast with some chemistry. Sadly, the only characters that weren't acting like puppets were the... puppets. They showed more emotion than the actual people, (which is probably another reason why Jar Jar stands out way too much- he's an island of stupid in a sea of stoic angsty waters).

The story that Lucas had going on in the newer films was... well, good. Better than in the originals anyway AND HERE'S WHY DON'T STONE ME: it was easier to follow along, and the twists and turns had some grounding and layers that the originals didn't have. The bad guy was someone to actually abhor, instead of, 'that guy that just showed up that everyone says is bad'. I just didn't feel that actors or their lines sold the (good) story very well. The saving grace of the originals WAS the good chemistry and acting... it made the somewhat lacking story not matter quite so much. Now don't get me wrong, the story was still good in IV V and VI, but it was harder to follow along as it played as a backdrop to something better.

So when people saw the new ones they became angry, most of the hate went towards the obvious or the loudest offenders- Jar Jar, the midiclorians, and all that jazz. But being who I am and my background with the Star Wars movies... eh. I've seen better, I've seen worse. I don't hate Jar Jar, that would be like kicking a puppy. Watto was my personal favorite character (from all of the movies).

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And as an outsider, I really don't understand the obsession with Bobba Fett. Honestly, he dies stupidly and barely talks.

 

[duchaked]

Name one redeemable quality he has. I dare you.

well he did more damage to the droid army than any other gungan warrior whilst running away? lolol eh

Oh god, why did I start reading the title in his voice?

I don't hate him, but I am not much fond of him either.

but no really, that's about where I stand with him too

(hahaha yea I started reading it in his voice too...ergh)

 

[duchaked]

I thought about this a bit more last night, and I thought I'd come back to it.

I'm 23. So I wasn't but what, 12 when Phantom Menace came out, and I had only just watched the original trilogy for the first time, (to get ready for the new movie coming out). So, in a way, I got to see the whole set with basically fresh eyes.

So what I'm saying is: I didn't grow up with the originals. I grew up with all of them.

So here were the differences: closed in sets vs. large scale worlds, character driven vs. plot driven, and likable characters vs. cold, inorganic, emotionless statues. The newer movies could have been better if Hayden Christiansen didn't have to try to match up with James Earl Jone's speech patterns and if relationships didn't feel forced and all around awkward. Most of what it would need is a cast with some chemistry. Sadly, the only characters that weren't acting like puppets were the... puppets. They showed more emotion than the actual people, (which is probably another reason why Jar Jar stands out way too much- he's an island of stupid in a sea of stoic angsty waters).

The story that Lucas had going on in the newer films was... well, good. Better than in the originals anyway AND HERE'S WHY DON'T STONE ME: it was easier to follow along, and the twists and turns had some grounding and layers that the originals didn't have. The bad guy was someone to actually abhor, instead of, 'that guy that just showed up that everyone says is bad'. I just didn't feel that actors or their lines sold the (good) story very well. The saving grace of the originals WAS the good chemistry and acting... it made the somewhat lacking story not matter quite so much. Now don't get me wrong, the story was still good in IV V and VI, but it was harder to follow along as it played as a backdrop to something better.

So when people saw the new ones they became angry, most of the hate went towards the obvious or the loudest offenders- Jar Jar, the midiclorians, and all that jazz. But being who I am and my background with the Star Wars movies... eh. I've seen better, I've seen worse. I don't hate Jar Jar, that would be like kicking a puppy. Watto was my personal favorite character (from all of the movies).

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And as an outsider, I really don't understand the obsession with Bobba Fett. Honestly, he dies stupidly and barely talks.

lol I was following along quite nicely until the Boba Fett comment (it was dumb, Lucas admitted it, but Boba was cool...and in canon he didn't die but whatever I've outgrown the Fettish now lol...actually it was Jango who got me more crazed about the Fetts)

I did grow up with all the Star Wars films as well, so it's easier to sit back and see it as a whole

 

[Kenni-chan]

I loved JarJar but it's all about the eWoks now, they are so cute

 

[LightspeedJack]

Aside from the whole racial aspect, he was just a pointless character, he wasn't funny and he served no purpose in the plot other than to make retarded children laugh. I saw Phantom Menace at the age of 6 and I remember hating Jar Jar Binks and wasnting to see more of the jedis.

 

[LoremasterVix]

I think one of the reasons why Jar-Jar Binks conjures up such hatred and dislike isn't just for the attempted slapstick humor and 'funny' speech patterns, but that he's a detriment to the movie's theme and atmosphere as well. The feeble attempts at humor often clashed with what could have been rather interesting scenes but Jar-Jar sufficiently disarms any serious image and spoils much of the little build up the film actually achieves.

Jar-Jar the Gungan general, I can't think of a worse choice for general than him. For an easy instance of the differences from an action standpoint watch the battle of Hoth then the Gungan battle. Jar-Jar the senator, ugh, there was never a better candidate for political recall than him. Anyway, I thought in the latter episodes where he shut his bleedin' gob he wasn't too bad. The problem with the character I think is the same fundamental problem with the whole new trilogy for the most part in that it has little lasting emotional depth.

Oh, for the records, Return of the Jedi was always my favorite despite the Ewoks.