Anakin Skywalker: When I got to them, we went into aggressive negotiations. Padmé Amidala: “Aggressive negotiations”? What’s that? Anakin Skywalker: Well, negotiations with a lightsaber.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) (also known as Episode II). Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Movie Number: Episode II
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
Clean, quick, and delightful – this exchange is Anakin and Padmé at their most effortlessly charming. “Negotiations with a lightsaber” is one of our favourite throwaway lines in the prequels, and it says a lot about Anakin’s personality in five words: he’ll find a solution, it just might not be the diplomatic kind.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin is recounting how he tracked down the assassin responsible for the attempts on Padmé’s life – glossing over the details with the breezy phrase “aggressive negotiations.” Padmé’s raised eyebrow and the follow-up reveal the euphemism perfectly. It’s a small, light scene in the middle of a heavier storyline, and it works beautifully.
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