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Leslie Headin’s obsession with creating the "best" lightsaber duels and combat sequences has been heavily criticized. She famously claimed that their fight scenes aimed to outdo The Phantom Menace and even the Matrix’s iconic battles. However, this boastful claim has been ridiculed for its naivety. Critics argue that the choreography was incoherent, stilted, and riddled with slow-motion shots that undermined clarity and excitement.
Headin’s declaration that their fight scene was "one of the best" in Hollywood history reflects a dangerous arrogance—one that dismisses the core elements of good storytelling and realistic combat choreography. Fans and viewers recognize that spectacle alone cannot compensate for a lack of narrative depth.