6 famous phrases of Darth Vader

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In the pantheon of movie villains, few are as impressive and unforgettable as Darth Vader. The character, played by David Prow in the original films and voiced by James Earl Jones, has as much memorable dialogue as his philosophical nemesis Yoda. Here's our rundown of Darth Vader's most famous lines from the entire saga, including some of his key moments. For the record, we're only focusing on the scenes that take place after Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) falls to the dark side, during which he gets his famous nickname.

6 PLACE. "Revenge of the Sith"

I can clearly see the lies of the Jedi. I'm not afraid of the dark side like you are. I brought peace, freedom, justice and security to my new empire!

Of course, Hayden Christensen's performance in the last two films of the trilogy received a lot of criticism. However, this moment where Anakin/Vader shows how far he's come still stands out. When Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) desperately triesconvince his Padawan and former friend, he finds Anakin's mind clouded by the lies of Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid), and he believes his actions served the greater good.

5 place. "The Empire Strikes Back"

I changed the terms of the contract, pray I don't change anything else!

The Empire Strikes Back is generally considered the best part of the saga to date. There are many reasons for this, but perhaps one of the most important is that the film shows just how awesome and powerful Darth Vader is.

4 place. "A New Hope"

Don't be too proud of these technological advances you've built. The ability to destroy a planet is nothing compared to the might of the Force!

Back in 1977, audiences had no idea what to expect from George Lucas' original film. Thus, A New Hope naturally became the world's first introduction to the concept of the Force. Mysterious yet captivating lines like this create uncertainty about the inherent power of Vader's "ancient religion". And the subsequent strangulation of a high-ranking Imperial officer shows his power and devotion to the philosophy that grants such supernatural powers.

3rd place. "Return of the Jedi"

Let me see you with my own eyes… You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister you were right.

Vader is credited with many memorable statements of power and authority throughout the film, but this quiet, mournful moment still deserves to be included among them. Rising to protect his son Luke (Mark Hamill) from the Emperor, Vader knows his doom is imminent and asks Luke to remove his mask so he can truly look his son in the eyes for the first and last time. It's a tragic end for a terrible villain, but Vader's death, in which he confirms claims that there is still good in him, makes it clear that he is, in a sense, a victim himself.

2nd place

I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. Finally we met. When I left you, I was a student. Now I'm a master.

When Vader confronts Obi-Wan (Alec Guinness), the audience has no context for their relationship other than the clues scattered throughout the film. This fateful encounter includes the most egregious references to their shared past without spoiling the sequel's revelation.

1 place. "The Empire Strikes Back"

No, I'm your father.

Could any other Darth Vader line top this list? Of course, we all know about this plot twist now, but in 1980, moviegoers were shocked that Vader was, in fact, Luke's father. More than just a brilliant twist, it deepens the film's emotional stakes incalculably by developing relationships betweencharacters and creating much more tension in the rematch between father and son. Just don't fall into the trap of misquoting the line "Luke, I'm your father" as so many do.