Originally posted by: Guy Caballero
But don't you think that if the characters had been properly developed, killing Padme would be emotionally equal to killing Princess Leia?

I guess for me it already was equivelent.

What wasn't properly developed about the characters?

When it comes to Anakin's likability, I thought he was pretty much relatable up until he finally turned. He showed remorse for the tusken slaying which is relatable because what if it were -your- mom?

When it comes to Anakin's arrogance, I thought that was on display in TPM from the get go. Anakin goes on and on about how great he is, and how he's building this awesome robot, and how he's the only human who is capable of racing pods. The main difference is his disposition, which has become less patient. I thought they did a decent job of illustrating his frustration with the Jedi Order and with Obi-Wan which led to this change of disposition. Add a little romance to the equation and watch it boil over like one of those baking soda volcanoes from the science fair.