I would like to give you some money. its only fair I watch Rebellion almost every day. I just don't want to join a monthly subscription. Is their some way to make a one time donation?
0:57, I love that little snippet. "I show you the stone in my hand, you miss the knife at your throat." The droid army was the stone that Palpatine was showing everyone, meanwhile the clone army was the real threat from the beginning.
tbh the empire did deliver on its promise to provide safety. The space pirates and criminal empires that plagued the Republic were either completely wiped out or forced into hiding. In fact, after the empire fell those pirates and criminal empires returned under the new republic. I feel like Disney over-villainizes the Empire and forgets that many people's lives actually improved thanks to the Empire and why some people prefer the Empire over the New Republic.
@@joseocasio3740 Glory to the Galactic Empire a Superior Galactic Government this galaxy will ever see without the villains of the republic and its corruption
@@joseocasio3740 That's why I think that the galactic empire version depicted in Asimov's books are more nuanced. Hari Seldon built the historical psychology so that the foundation can help to restore the galactic order and maintain the trade routes after the collapse of the empire and shorten the dark days of the galactic age.
I'd say that rather than "redefined" it, it refined it. The thing I really liked about Andor, unlike so much of the other Disney SW stuff, is that it didn't seek to change anything or retcon anything. It merely looked at what we already knew about from another angle, and with a more powerful lens. A view into the darkness of what the Empire actually was and what life under its jackboot was really like. An answer to the question of "why did a successful rebellion arise in the first place?".
And it wasn't afraid to be political. At it's core, Star Wars has always been political. The rallying cry of generations shunned by ignoble leaders, greedy kings and cruel sovereigns. "Rebellions are built on hope!" @@Kelnx
God, Nemik’s manifesto is the one of the best additions to star wars canon. It feels so real, the recording has so much passion in it, and you can find proof examples of every time Nemik is right. Incredible
@@Theology.101 I wouldn’t say fascist more so militarist they are fighting a war against space terrorists trying to topple the gov anyone would have a tight grip if they had power
Sure, just remove 7,8,9 movies. And the destruction of Anakin Redemption, remove Disney from Star Wars, and we will be fine. Can you not see that all this footage is from Tv Shows and from before the 6 movies...
It's the future of Star Wars. REAL well-earned spectacle, with terrific dialogue and characters and situations [that Imperial prison will NEVER be forgotten!] Brilliant locations and sets. It seems to have had quite the budget! ... it showed. And it was money well spent. Beautiful from start to finish. And despite what all of the professional nay-sayers on RUclips profess now, Andor has broken the seige of poor Star Wars shows. It is an inspirational masterpiece. As evidenced by our host's two superb videos, "Rebellion" and "Empire"
@@zacknair6202 Mon Mothma from this show (Genevieve O'Reilly) has been put in other Star Wars shows; that's the effect her Andor performance has made. And Andor is up for a sure-thing Emmy! (haha .. hope so, it deserves it) It suggests that the galaxy far, far away was vast, and not just centered around the Skywalker family - more like Han Solo says: "I've been from one end of the galaxy to the other, and never seen anything that makes me believe in The Force/whatever ..." I want to see loads more shows with completely brand new characters, on planets we've never seen before, having to deal with the Empire on their doorstep Each with a terrific 12-episode story to tell, in the same beautifully detailed way as Andor. Brilliant characters, brilliant dialogue that stays with you forever, superb practical sets, and - when they happen - amazing set-piece action scenes, each deserving of the buildup. And, yes, maybe with Force-sensitive characters who don't even realise it themselves until the finale - like Chirut from Rogue One (although he very well knew he was a Force user) The universe is big enough for that - and it's infinite. Potentially the gift that always keeps on giving. Mature Andor-style Star Wars content is the way forward. But don't you dare suggest that we're abandoning the kids ... I know as a 7-year-old I would have LOVED Andor! This idea that Andor shuts out children is completely wrong - it has the opposite effect, it makes them MORE interested in Star Wars!
Not young children, but teens 16-18 love it. My daughter loved the new Dune movies, went right out and read the book, and is stoked for part 2. She adored Andor. @@jazzx251
"The Empire has been choking us so slowly we're starting not to notice." "How much protection is enough?" This is TOP NOTCH work. It's soooo good. It hits different, especially now in 2024. Keep up the awesome work!
@@thesenat8335 oh ok because in Andor it was said long live the republic,how come ferrix didn't mention Jedi and hated clones since it was republic army
that part when they are saying "long live the empire" while showing their atrocities and pure imperial power with their alarm in the background gave me chills
The truly scariest thing about that bit is that there's a small part in all of us that wants to join in. The right pressures, the right environment, the right manipulation can make anyone a fascist.
"One single thing will break the siege." My god. Star wars, in its absolute purest form. Empire. Rebellion. Fear. Courage. Oppression. Dignity. Moved me. You sir, are a god tier video editor.
The scenes of people accepting imperial rule or even embracing the Empire as a necessary force of order interspliced with the imagery of seemingly innocuous machine parts being installed into what is slowly revealed to be the Death Star, the ultimate symbol of tyranny through fear, is a perfect analogy for how the Empire tightened its grip around the galaxy’s throat so gradually, that most people didn’t see it for what it was until it was too late. Beautiful work.
@@craftsmanceramics8653 The Empire did everything wrong ... but it didn't have to, that is the tragedy!¨ Throughout the Expanded Universe, you get to see plenty of characters who were "true believers", people who genuinely believed that The Empire would be a force of good, of peace, in the galaxy. People who had lived through the horror of The Clone Wars, seen the failure of The Old Republic, and wanted to make sure that would never happen again.
Andor had the balls to show the side of war that wasnt dressed up in heroism. the real nasty parts. It was always interesting that the first thing Andor does as a character on screen is to waste an informant to keep the rebellion safe.
This eight minute compilation was better than most full movies that I've seen over the past 10 years or so. What a work of art - this is so incredibly well done. I can't believe that this isn't something official.
“Freedom, Independence, Justice” being juxtaposed with “surveillance and prosecution, without limit” just hits so hard especially when you look at the state of the US
From Rebellion to this... Everything you organize, everything you cut and put together, everything you touch creates a MASTERPIECE. I got chills, I sensed fear, I got moved... All in just less than 8 minutes. You're a magician
Despite the fact that Andor is a great show, it doesn’t really feel like the original trilogy. This series retained all visual stylistic elements of classic Star Wars (uniforms, equipment, vehicles, droids, etc.); but at the same time, it has completely discarded the “oversimplified fairytale” style of narration which is one of the most definitive features of this franchise. But, although I have problems with seeing Andor and other canonical SW content as a part of the same franchise, I have enjoyed this show. Unlike most of Star Wars films and series, it gave real, understandable motivation to fight the Empire to the protagonist, not just naive striving for abstract ethemeral “freedom”. I look forward to watch the 2nd season and I hope it won’t fall flat.
@@Radiant.Radium Star wars was always too simple and black and white. At the time of its release, it made sense. These days people expect, and rightfully so in my opinion, a more grey portrayal of things, which is much more realistic. And i think it suits Star wars very well. Like they say, it either grows or it dies.
@@Radiant.Radium I think its okay to call Andor a significant departure from the original trilogies and there is nothing bad about venturing into something else. We are all growing older and recycling the same old simplistic heroic arc don't quite hit the same at my age. If i wanted light heart adventure, I can always go back to the original trilogies. But what Andor did was increased the depth and gravitas for this universe. As an older audience, the commentary on the seduction of authoritarianism order, the horrific repression arising from banal bureaucrats and the burning ember of rebellion that can fan into flame at any moment has a lot more resonance.
The Andor show has reminded everyone that empire isn’t a space wizard with lightings hand controlling the galaxy with his planet shooter. Reminding that empire is fear creators, that stormtroopers can aim and are elite trooper. That there’s who care about their career, about their works. Show how no-mercy and brutal the empire is, they don’t care about planet culture, they don’t care about civil morality, they care about if the planet is under control or not.
Honestly, this is so expertly curated and superbly edited that I watch it and find myself thinking, "This makes Star Wars, as a whole, look better than it actually is"! Hats off - I salute you! (And thank you, Tony Gilroy, for your serious take on Star Wars.)
*"Fan the flame that freedom ignites."* *"To be free, you must have the courage to fight for it."* *"There is a beautiful freedom found in standing up for what is right."* *"To have freedom, someone must always pay the price."* *"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw." - Nelson Mandela* *"Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life." - Bob Marley* *"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln*
This was amazing! I think it's telling how little we saw Jedi/Sith and how much Andor was used for this edit. The story of the empire isn't about space wizards, it's about normal people and oppression, which is what Andor did so well. This is why I think that Andor is some of the best star wars content as well as some of the most important content for flushing out the universe.
Andor was Brave New World and 1984 for Star Wars. But also an important message for us today. Especially since a lot in our governments act too similarly.
1:10 hits differently with Mon Mothma and Director Krenic. The Empire was full of ambitious evil individuals, Krenic being one of them. But it was also full of people who saw and felt the tragedy of the Clone Wars and vowed to make sure something like it never happened again. “You have to start somewhere”
i love what andor did so much. We always had that yoda quote "do or do not, there is no try." But now we have something better, more powerful, more hopeful: "Try. Just try." Because that's all one can do in the face of oppression and fascism. The rebels are not the jedi order. The rebels are people who fight for their basic rights, for their personal freedom, for the ability to live. They have no guarantee of victory. Onky hope. But rebellions are built on hope. And if you keep hoping and trying, eventually there can be victory. "Know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire's authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege. Remember this. Try."
Can we just take a moment and recognize how much the themes of tyranny, power, oppression, freedom, human desperation, and the will to fight resonate in all of us? This was very well done, and very powerful.
That's the crux of the whole thing, isn't it? The Empire holds the monopoly on violence, like any powerful government does. What sets them apart, what makes them so dangerous, is the fact that they will _use_ that violence wantonly just to make a point, or even just to keep themselves amused. Even the ability to destroy an entire planet and billions of people in an instant is used _just because they can._ The Empire fully subscribes to the philosophy that weapons are made to be used. Merely being ready for war isn't enough for them, they _demand_ war to justify their own existence. And when you rule the entire galaxy, the only people you can make war with... are your own. But at the same time, they are fucking _terrified_ of fighting a real war, one that pits them against a force that won't simply be swept away with a single act. They crave violence, but they cannot handle being hit back. They can destroy an entire species just to cover up some obscure piece of information, but a mere act of robbery that would barely even be registered in the treasury causes the entire Empire to piss itself and reflexively grip its metaphorical sword, jumping at shadows and wondering feverishly where the next attack will come from. The Rebellion was a relatively small scale conflict, certainly nothing compared to the heights of the Clone Wars, but it won out because it was like a knife in the dark, darting under the Empire's clumsy claymore and sticking it right in the lungs. That was what the Empire was so afraid of. It was geared to fight a war with the entire galaxy, but it _was_ the entire galaxy itself. How can something fight itself and win?
I like how throughout this ENTIRE video, Palpatine is seldomly shown or mentioned, and is instead the invisible driving force behind the Empire. The oppression, cruelty, tyranny, and disorder circles back to him, and he's not hiding, he's just merely the darkness within.
"If there is no Great Power, or not great enough power for our security, every man will and may lawfully rely on his own strength and art, for caution against all other men" -Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan
The one moment in Star Wars above all others that gives me goose bumps is in andor when they are finally rioting in the prison and screaming one way out. It still gives me chills.
Well your by far the best Star Wars editor out there, you made all these movies, shows, and eras feel so intertwined. Great job and keep up the good work
The best part about Andor is that, most of us watch Star Wars from the heroes/villians POV, imagining ourselves in their shoes... while quietly knowing we'd all probably just be regular Joes and Mary-Sues without force powers or armies behind us. Dealing with the pain of living under oppressive rule & seeing what 'normal' people like Cas and Nemik could do gives far more meaning to why a rebellion started & gave us all something to relate to
It's funny how all of these lines reflect talking points almost verbatim from many politicians of today. The quote "So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause" is very fitting.
Amazing edit, bro ! It’s like watching the next episode of Andor. When you think you found your favorite episode, but then the next one is even better🔥 I feel that about your channel, There’s always a bigger fish to come!
Andor as a show got me to love content in the Star Wars universe again but THIS video is what made me love Star Wars the franchise again. This is phenomenal beyond words, completely masterful
Its about bringing order to the galaxy and peace. people say the empire said peace so often but does violence so much. People have to understand that if you truly want peace, you have to prepare for war. because there are people out there who dont care about youre opinion and about peace so they dont give up theire rule of power so that the violence continues. Do you understand it all now? Its about keeping order to keep peace. The Empire needs no war and violence if there are no people out there who like war. Oh, and btw, Long live the Empire!
Wow this edit was better than the entire sequel trilogy. Rogue one and Andor were exceptional however. Thank you for your efforts, I found this after looking up the Dooku cut for a friend. Brilliant work, may the force be with you. Always.
"the empire has been choking us so slowly we're starting not to notice" looking at the world and asking questions. you will start to see patterns of that
Andor really does show the imperialist and fascist nature of the empire better than any Star Wars media has ever done. After several months, I still come back to this edit.
I love how so much of the Video about how terrifying the Empire is from Andor, the show that the people who watch it Love it, but has extremely low popularity between the casual fans. Andor was the best depiction of the Empire as well.
Andor is superb writing plain and simple. Tony Gilroy is one of the best at writing flawed and compelling characters and still manages to keep the fun, excitement and spirit of Star Wars.
This might have been your best work yet. You very clearly laid out best of Star War and told the story of the galaxy without having to mention the Skywalker family. VERY impressive
I've been holding back on watching ANDOR because I don't want to get my hopes up again in future Star Wars developments. But, after watching this tribute, I'm going to watch it. Good job making another fantastic tribute. I love watching and listening to each one you make.
Easily the best written SW realted production EVER. Not only Disney, I mean the whole thing. And to be honest is right up there with one of the best written sci fi shows of all time.
Its fucking awesome how Andor went from something I wasnt excited for at all to being my favourite Star wars thing since original trilogy. Really gave me hope for the Star wars franchise.
Brooke, I must truly say how wonderful it is to see such an emotionally powerful edit. It's so unappreciated just how hard an editor works - from locating the assets to trimming the clips and plotting them in a sequence that best represents the projects goal AND lands the emotional beats, to sourcing the audio and mixing it in a compelling and provocative way, syncing it with the visuals ... ... the sheer mind-numbing hours and endless cycles of rewatching over-and-over again to ensure your vision is accurately represented ... You've accomplished something brilliant and your hard work has paid off. I'll be watching this video for the rest of my life. THANKYOU!
A video that is 7:56 minutes long told a fantastic story Star Wars story summarizing the what the Empire is, and I was engrossed from start to finish. My friend, you have some definite talent and I hope you make your mark. Well done!
I dont see how more people dont see how a mirror is being shown to us of our own reality, and yet people still wont engage with the ideas calling them boring.
Andor turned out to be so bloody good. When I first saw it announced I had zero excitement for it. It totally blew me out of the water. The best depicture of the empire; pure dread.
This is without a doubt one of the best Star Wars tributes I've ever seen throughout my time as an editor. It's truly well-done and I can just immediately tell even in the first few seconds it's one of your best. Nice work, mate!
I dont think season 2 will be this good, season 1 was about a regular Star wars citicen and how he was opressed for Just living His life. At the end He was a Hero, so season 2 will Just be another Hero Tale.
4:06 Bro, the last few seconds of this segment of the video, with the chanting and show of Imperial Military might was just... powerful "Long Live the Empire"
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@@Secretlycat31 The copyright owners get all of it.
you earned a subscriber,buddy,very well put together.
Chills Mate! Absolute CHILLS!!!
I would like to give you some money. its only fair I watch Rebellion almost every day. I just don't want to join a monthly subscription. Is their some way to make a one time donation?
this really makes you realize how amazing andor is
how amazing the empire is! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!
@@galilelollel9658millions of innocent people being killed makes you hard huh?
@@stanchpandora3658 Yes very. MMMMMM....
@@HeinzFugenstie I couldn't tell if he was joking lol
@@stanchpandora3658 lol
I love it when edits show us that lines from different trilogies mirror each other. It's like poetry. It rhymes.
Ugh I hate that quote
@@emperorsean1 despite that, it is true
@@gathawn193what mirrors new republic and empire tho
Same with the camera angles. The walk down the hallway with the camera behind is one example.
@@emperorsean1 Why? Does it bother you because Lucas said it? :)
The fact that some of the most impactful scenes are from Andor is astounding. It's the show we didn't know we needed.
overrated
@@marvin2678Andor is the best SW show out there
Remember that 😊
@@marvin2678Overrated for idiots who don't know what writing and dialogue is or it's effect.
@@marvin2678 You must be a Dedra simp
@@MonstersNotUnderTheBed Calm down sensitive Andor fanboy
0:57, I love that little snippet. "I show you the stone in my hand, you miss the knife at your throat." The droid army was the stone that Palpatine was showing everyone, meanwhile the clone army was the real threat from the beginning.
"The empire improves every system it touches.." man the way he delivers that line Especially in this edit is peefect. Stellaris motivation right here
tbh the empire did deliver on its promise to provide safety. The space pirates and criminal empires that plagued the Republic were either completely wiped out or forced into hiding. In fact, after the empire fell those pirates and criminal empires returned under the new republic. I feel like Disney over-villainizes the Empire and forgets that many people's lives actually improved thanks to the Empire and why some people prefer the Empire over the New Republic.
@@joseocasio3740 Glory to the Galactic Empire a Superior Galactic Government this galaxy will ever see without the villains of the republic and its corruption
Stellaris and Starsector are great.😂
@@joseocasio3740 and the price was a massive takeaway of human rights. Also, that is a failure of the Republic, not a compliment of the Empire.
@@joseocasio3740 That's why I think that the galactic empire version depicted in Asimov's books are more nuanced. Hari Seldon built the historical psychology so that the foundation can help to restore the galactic order and maintain the trade routes after the collapse of the empire and shorten the dark days of the galactic age.
It is amazing how Andor has completely re-defined what was going on in the original trilogy. It enhanced them so much they are better movies now
I'd say that rather than "redefined" it, it refined it. The thing I really liked about Andor, unlike so much of the other Disney SW stuff, is that it didn't seek to change anything or retcon anything. It merely looked at what we already knew about from another angle, and with a more powerful lens. A view into the darkness of what the Empire actually was and what life under its jackboot was really like. An answer to the question of "why did a successful rebellion arise in the first place?".
I want more Andor. It's like taking a trip back to late 70s sci-fi. Great stuff.
Rogue One and Andor are both incredible additions. Rogue one instantly became my favourite Star Wars movie after I watched it.
For sure the best the IP can offer!
And it wasn't afraid to be political. At it's core, Star Wars has always been political. The rallying cry of generations shunned by ignoble leaders, greedy kings and cruel sovereigns. "Rebellions are built on hope!" @@Kelnx
God, Nemik’s manifesto is the one of the best additions to star wars canon. It feels so real, the recording has so much passion in it, and you can find proof examples of every time Nemik is right.
Incredible
It’s a superb addition, isn’t it? And so beautifully written, as well. I’m so glad we got Andor.
Well, it is faulty as well. He is clearly an anarchist and his views are extreme as well. He is partially correct, but not entirely.
@@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk True, but after all the fascist simping we get in NJO LoF and FoJ, i’ll take what i can get
@@Theology.101 I wouldn’t say fascist more so militarist they are fighting a war against space terrorists trying to topple the gov anyone would have a tight grip if they had power
@@Theology.101
Wait, what are all these you've just named?
I love that it isn't just about the Empire, but the Rebellion that opposes it. "The axe forgets, but the tree remembers"
The rebellion was the basis for the new republic. The tree outgrows the memory when convenient. Always has.
"For me, it was just a Tuesday"
Andor is so top tier, hearing Maarva's speech again gave me chills.
4:09 "how tight to close our fist" with Vader choking the rebel fits perfectly!
Jesus Christ brother. You have certified yourself into the ultimate Star Wars editor. I’m at a loss of words. Brilliant just brilliant
thank you bro!
Sure, just remove 7,8,9 movies. And the destruction of Anakin Redemption, remove Disney from Star Wars, and we will be fine. Can you not see that all this footage is from Tv Shows and from before the 6 movies...
@@raf.nogueirayeah cause fuck those movies they were trash and ruined a great story. This edits awesome cause it doesnt include that trash
How true. Never before have I been moved to such an extent by a couple hundred clips of Star Wars stringed together. Swift_edits, you are a genius.
@@raf.nogueira Disney made these shows
Amazing how influential Andor is and was off most peoples radar when it originally came out
It's the future of Star Wars.
REAL well-earned spectacle, with terrific dialogue and characters and situations [that Imperial prison will NEVER be forgotten!]
Brilliant locations and sets.
It seems to have had quite the budget! ... it showed. And it was money well spent.
Beautiful from start to finish.
And despite what all of the professional nay-sayers on RUclips profess now, Andor has broken the seige of poor Star Wars shows.
It is an inspirational masterpiece. As evidenced by our host's two superb videos, "Rebellion" and "Empire"
Long live the empire!
@@jazzx251can only hope that it’s the future and not an outlier…
@@zacknair6202 Mon Mothma from this show (Genevieve O'Reilly) has been put in other Star Wars shows; that's the effect her Andor performance has made.
And Andor is up for a sure-thing Emmy! (haha .. hope so, it deserves it)
It suggests that the galaxy far, far away was vast, and not just centered around the Skywalker family - more like Han Solo says:
"I've been from one end of the galaxy to the other, and never seen anything that makes me believe in The Force/whatever ..."
I want to see loads more shows with completely brand new characters, on planets we've never seen before, having to deal with the Empire on their doorstep
Each with a terrific 12-episode story to tell, in the same beautifully detailed way as Andor.
Brilliant characters, brilliant dialogue that stays with you forever, superb practical sets, and - when they happen - amazing set-piece action scenes, each deserving of the buildup.
And, yes, maybe with Force-sensitive characters who don't even realise it themselves until the finale - like Chirut from Rogue One (although he very well knew he was a Force user)
The universe is big enough for that - and it's infinite. Potentially the gift that always keeps on giving.
Mature Andor-style Star Wars content is the way forward. But don't you dare suggest that we're abandoning the kids ... I know as a 7-year-old I would have LOVED Andor!
This idea that Andor shuts out children is completely wrong - it has the opposite effect, it makes them MORE interested in Star Wars!
Not young children, but teens 16-18 love it. My daughter loved the new Dune movies, went right out and read the book, and is stoked for part 2. She adored Andor. @@jazzx251
"If you're doing nothing wrong what is there to fear?"
"I'm fearing your definition of 'wrong'."
Is such an excellent back and forth.
"free speech is hate speech"
"This content is misinformation"
Andor is one of those shows that nobody wanted nor was hyped for, and yet it turns out to be an absolute masterpiece ❤❤
Andors dialogue can truly make any edit absolutely amazing.
the dialogues, the cinematics, its pure art
"The Empire has been choking us so slowly we're starting not to notice."
"How much protection is enough?"
This is TOP NOTCH work. It's soooo good. It hits different, especially now in 2024. Keep up the awesome work!
Editing. Tone. Pacing. Each make this video beautiful in their own right. But together, they make it truly amazing.
They make it a story.
How come Jedi, republic and clones are not mentioned
its just a little part of the story even if Palpatine die they would grow
@@thesenat8335 oh ok because in Andor it was said long live the republic,how come ferrix didn't mention Jedi and hated clones since it was republic army
I'm more amazed seeing Kalashnikovs at 5:01.
Truly a timeless design!
that part when they are saying "long live the empire" while showing their atrocities and pure imperial power with their alarm in the background gave me chills
For the Empire.
The truly scariest thing about that bit is that there's a small part in all of us that wants to join in. The right pressures, the right environment, the right manipulation can make anyone a fascist.
@@_Saracen_ Thanks for briefly reminding of Third Wave experiment. Really re-asserted the fact of it.
@@_Saracen_uhhh idk about that one bud
@@thebigww9108 based and r*dditorpilled
"One single thing will break the siege."
My god. Star wars, in its absolute purest form.
Empire. Rebellion. Fear. Courage. Oppression. Dignity.
Moved me.
You sir, are a god tier video editor.
What about clones, republic and jedi
For the Empire.
Andor is the only main series that kept this alive, that rebellion feeling, that dark and gritty truth to reality, it was REAL, and it was beautiful.
2:00 ‘so this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause’ sends shivers down my spine
Nawh
The scenes of people accepting imperial rule or even embracing the Empire as a necessary force of order interspliced with the imagery of seemingly innocuous machine parts being installed into what is slowly revealed to be the Death Star, the ultimate symbol of tyranny through fear, is a perfect analogy for how the Empire tightened its grip around the galaxy’s throat so gradually, that most people didn’t see it for what it was until it was too late.
Beautiful work.
the Andor series really topped every single clip. Andor is being created as a masterpiece.
The Empire did nothing wrong.
keep dreaming you imperial bastard.@@craftsmanceramics8653
@@craftsmanceramics8653 The Empire did everything wrong ... but it didn't have to, that is the tragedy!¨
Throughout the Expanded Universe, you get to see plenty of characters who were "true believers", people who genuinely believed that The Empire would be a force of good, of peace, in the galaxy. People who had lived through the horror of The Clone Wars, seen the failure of The Old Republic, and wanted to make sure that would never happen again.
Can't wait for the next season of Andor.
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WE MAKIN' IT OUT OF THE BACTA TANK WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"The Axe forgets, but the Tree remembers."
And showing the old guard of the jedi temple on Jedha, this guy really knows his stuff
Andor had the balls to show the side of war that wasnt dressed up in heroism. the real nasty parts. It was always interesting that the first thing Andor does as a character on screen is to waste an informant to keep the rebellion safe.
The way you used bix’s scream as symbolism for the empire’s terror and oppression is so good, literal chills!
Insane how hard Nemick's lines hit in any context
That man was a political philosopher. And the Galaxy is lesser without him.
@@Gothic7876 It’s like Haiti losing Toussaint but worse since the Rebels at least had others to fall on, while Haiti got Dessalines.
Toussaint? Wasn't that the guy who genocided Whites?@@wildfire9280
This eight minute compilation was better than most full movies that I've seen over the past 10 years or so. What a work of art - this is so incredibly well done. I can't believe that this isn't something official.
“Freedom, Independence, Justice” being juxtaposed with “surveillance and prosecution, without limit” just hits so hard especially when you look at the state of the US
The US today is just disjointed chaos
Canada is worse at the moment. "How much protection is enough?"
You're not talking about Trump, are you?
@@St0rywr1t3r well we had freedom and security with trump if that’s what you’re asking
Anglo American Empire. It’s been there for a while but the illusion is wearing off and the dark reality is becoming apparent.
I love how much more meaningful this makes the two trilogies.
The only two Star Wars trilogies that exist.
My feeling exactly.
From Rebellion to this... Everything you organize, everything you cut and put together, everything you touch creates a MASTERPIECE.
I got chills, I sensed fear, I got moved... All in just less than 8 minutes. You're a magician
Thank you so much!
“The only question we need to answer is how tight to close our fist.” fucking chills.
That is the question of every fascist group there ever was. ☠💀
the way people would argue that andor doesn't feel like star wars yet videos like this remark how much andor IS star wars i love that show
Despite the fact that Andor is a great show, it doesn’t really feel like the original trilogy. This series retained all visual stylistic elements of classic Star Wars (uniforms, equipment, vehicles, droids, etc.); but at the same time, it has completely discarded the “oversimplified fairytale” style of narration which is one of the most definitive features of this franchise.
But, although I have problems with seeing Andor and other canonical SW content as a part of the same franchise, I have enjoyed this show. Unlike most of Star Wars films and series, it gave real, understandable motivation to fight the Empire to the protagonist, not just naive striving for abstract ethemeral “freedom”. I look forward to watch the 2nd season and I hope it won’t fall flat.
@@Radiant.Radium Star wars was always too simple and black and white. At the time of its release, it made sense. These days people expect, and rightfully so in my opinion, a more grey portrayal of things, which is much more realistic. And i think it suits Star wars very well. Like they say, it either grows or it dies.
@@eduardoborges506 absolutely agree.
@@Radiant.Radium I think its okay to call Andor a significant departure from the original trilogies and there is nothing bad about venturing into something else. We are all growing older and recycling the same old simplistic heroic arc don't quite hit the same at my age. If i wanted light heart adventure, I can always go back to the original trilogies. But what Andor did was increased the depth and gravitas for this universe. As an older audience, the commentary on the seduction of authoritarianism order, the horrific repression arising from banal bureaucrats and the burning ember of rebellion that can fan into flame at any moment has a lot more resonance.
The Andor show has reminded everyone that empire isn’t a space wizard with lightings hand controlling the galaxy with his planet shooter.
Reminding that empire is fear creators, that stormtroopers can aim and are elite trooper. That there’s who care about their career, about their works.
Show how no-mercy and brutal the empire is, they don’t care about planet culture, they don’t care about civil morality, they care about if the planet is under control or not.
Honestly, this is so expertly curated and superbly edited that I watch it and find myself thinking, "This makes Star Wars, as a whole, look better than it actually is"! Hats off - I salute you! (And thank you, Tony Gilroy, for your serious take on Star Wars.)
*"Fan the flame that freedom ignites."*
*"To be free, you must have the courage to fight for it."*
*"There is a beautiful freedom found in standing up for what is right."*
*"To have freedom, someone must always pay the price."*
*"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw." - Nelson Mandela*
*"Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life." - Bob Marley*
*"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln*
you have no idea how happy i was to hear "the power that we are dealing with here is immeasurable" still upset we were robbed of that line in the film
This was amazing! I think it's telling how little we saw Jedi/Sith and how much Andor was used for this edit. The story of the empire isn't about space wizards, it's about normal people and oppression, which is what Andor did so well. This is why I think that Andor is some of the best star wars content as well as some of the most important content for flushing out the universe.
Andor was Brave New World and 1984 for Star Wars. But also an important message for us today. Especially since a lot in our governments act too similarly.
The best line I've ever heard: "Power doesn't panic."
1:10 hits differently with Mon Mothma and Director Krenic. The Empire was full of ambitious evil individuals, Krenic being one of them. But it was also full of people who saw and felt the tragedy of the Clone Wars and vowed to make sure something like it never happened again. “You have to start somewhere”
That "the clones" edit was fckn awesome im not expecting anything less from this one
i love what andor did so much. We always had that yoda quote "do or do not, there is no try." But now we have something better, more powerful, more hopeful: "Try. Just try." Because that's all one can do in the face of oppression and fascism. The rebels are not the jedi order. The rebels are people who fight for their basic rights, for their personal freedom, for the ability to live. They have no guarantee of victory. Onky hope. But rebellions are built on hope. And if you keep hoping and trying, eventually there can be victory. "Know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire's authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege. Remember this. Try."
"What do you call it?"
"An announcement"
Adding Saw saying "Let's call it war" would've been pefect
Can we just take a moment and recognize how much the themes of tyranny, power, oppression, freedom, human desperation, and the will to fight resonate in all of us?
This was very well done, and very powerful.
3:46 The line “use it” sent chills down my spine. The parallels between these scenes is amazing. This edit is perfect…just perfect
That's the crux of the whole thing, isn't it? The Empire holds the monopoly on violence, like any powerful government does. What sets them apart, what makes them so dangerous, is the fact that they will _use_ that violence wantonly just to make a point, or even just to keep themselves amused. Even the ability to destroy an entire planet and billions of people in an instant is used _just because they can._ The Empire fully subscribes to the philosophy that weapons are made to be used. Merely being ready for war isn't enough for them, they _demand_ war to justify their own existence. And when you rule the entire galaxy, the only people you can make war with... are your own.
But at the same time, they are fucking _terrified_ of fighting a real war, one that pits them against a force that won't simply be swept away with a single act. They crave violence, but they cannot handle being hit back. They can destroy an entire species just to cover up some obscure piece of information, but a mere act of robbery that would barely even be registered in the treasury causes the entire Empire to piss itself and reflexively grip its metaphorical sword, jumping at shadows and wondering feverishly where the next attack will come from.
The Rebellion was a relatively small scale conflict, certainly nothing compared to the heights of the Clone Wars, but it won out because it was like a knife in the dark, darting under the Empire's clumsy claymore and sticking it right in the lungs. That was what the Empire was so afraid of. It was geared to fight a war with the entire galaxy, but it _was_ the entire galaxy itself. How can something fight itself and win?
I like how throughout this ENTIRE video, Palpatine is seldomly shown or mentioned, and is instead the invisible driving force behind the Empire.
The oppression, cruelty, tyranny, and disorder circles back to him, and he's not hiding, he's just merely the darkness within.
Like homelander, palpatine is they idea of they empire
Andor, Andor, and again, Andor! The most powerful chapter in the story.
"If there is no Great Power, or not great enough power for our security, every man will and may
lawfully rely on his own strength and art, for caution against all other men" -Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan
I find it funny how more and more poignant Hobbes becomes as time wears on.
Funny, sad, and frightening.@@jaykilbourne1110
Something that becomes incredibly apparent through this piece is that Andor is the truest thing to the Original Trilogy since the OT itself.
The one moment in Star Wars above all others that gives me goose bumps is in andor when they are finally rioting in the prison and screaming one way out. It still gives me chills.
Well your by far the best Star Wars editor out there, you made all these movies, shows, and eras feel so intertwined. Great job and keep up the good work
That's really high praise, thank you🙏🏼
The best part about Andor is that, most of us watch Star Wars from the heroes/villians POV, imagining ourselves in their shoes... while quietly knowing we'd all probably just be regular Joes and Mary-Sues without force powers or armies behind us.
Dealing with the pain of living under oppressive rule & seeing what 'normal' people like Cas and Nemik could do gives far more meaning to why a rebellion started & gave us all something to relate to
I love this division into 3 parts, it's brilliant!
sounds like Star Wars: Andor! :)
[the best Star Wars ever! - as evidenced by both of his excellent videos]
"You have to start somewhere."
That's a very dangerous quote.
It's funny how all of these lines reflect talking points almost verbatim from many politicians of today. The quote "So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause" is very fitting.
Amazing edit, bro ! It’s like watching the next episode of Andor. When you think you found your favorite episode, but then the next one is even better🔥
I feel that about your channel,
There’s always a bigger fish to come!
Appreciate it brother!
Well said!
2:08 THIS section makes the empire feel like an actual threat. This is what we need.
The amount of Andor shots and voices is revealing, just the best show disney put out there !
Andor as a show got me to love content in the Star Wars universe again but THIS video is what made me love Star Wars the franchise again. This is phenomenal beyond words, completely masterful
Its about bringing order to the galaxy and peace. people say the empire said peace so often but does violence so much. People have to understand that if you truly want peace, you have to prepare for war. because there are people out there who dont care about youre opinion and about peace so they dont give up theire rule of power so that the violence continues. Do you understand it all now? Its about keeping order to keep peace. The Empire needs no war and violence if there are no people out there who like war. Oh, and btw, Long live the Empire!
the little detail where it says how tight we close our fist and Vader using his fist was a really cool detail I just noticed
Wow this edit was better than the entire sequel trilogy. Rogue one and Andor were exceptional however. Thank you for your efforts, I found this after looking up the Dooku cut for a friend. Brilliant work, may the force be with you. Always.
"the empire has been choking us so slowly we're starting not to notice"
looking at the world and asking questions. you will start to see patterns of that
Andor really does show the imperialist and fascist nature of the empire better than any Star Wars media has ever done. After several months, I still come back to this edit.
I love how so much of the Video about how terrifying the Empire is from Andor, the show that the people who watch it Love it, but has extremely low popularity between the casual fans. Andor was the best depiction of the Empire as well.
Andor is superb writing plain and simple. Tony Gilroy is one of the best at writing flawed and compelling characters and still manages to keep the fun, excitement and spirit of Star Wars.
This might have been your best work yet. You very clearly laid out best of Star War and told the story of the galaxy without having to mention the Skywalker family. VERY impressive
I've been holding back on watching ANDOR because I don't want to get my hopes up again in future Star Wars developments. But, after watching this tribute, I'm going to watch it. Good job making another fantastic tribute. I love watching and listening to each one you make.
You better do! ... Andor is fantastic - I've watched the entire series twice through (and I've never done that for any other TV show ever)
It's the best live action show Disney has produced.
Andor IS star wars. Fk mandalorian, boba fett, obi wan.
Easily the best written SW realted production EVER. Not only Disney, I mean the whole thing. And to be honest is right up there with one of the best written sci fi shows of all time.
@@MasterSteve_117Fk you, mandalorian seasons 1-2 were great
Its fucking awesome how Andor went from something I wasnt excited for at all to being my favourite Star wars thing since original trilogy. Really gave me hope for the Star wars franchise.
Long live the Empire!
Brooke, I must truly say how wonderful it is to see such an emotionally powerful edit.
It's so unappreciated just how hard an editor works - from locating the assets to trimming the clips and plotting them in a sequence that best represents the projects goal AND lands the emotional beats, to sourcing the audio and mixing it in a compelling and provocative way, syncing it with the visuals ...
... the sheer mind-numbing hours and endless cycles of rewatching over-and-over again to ensure your vision is accurately represented ...
You've accomplished something brilliant and your hard work has paid off. I'll be watching this video for the rest of my life. THANKYOU!
I always get chills when I hear Palpatine declaring the Empire. It's always made me so proud and hopeful!
A video that is 7:56 minutes long told a fantastic story Star Wars story summarizing the what the Empire is, and I was engrossed from start to finish. My friend, you have some definite talent and I hope you make your mark. Well done!
I dont see how more people dont see how a mirror is being shown to us of our own reality, and yet people still wont engage with the ideas calling them boring.
Andor turned out to be so bloody good. When I first saw it announced I had zero excitement for it. It totally blew me out of the water. The best depicture of the empire; pure dread.
Just finished watching Andor , this video perfectly encapsulates the might and ruthlessness of the Empire
Andor and Rouge One are the HBO version of Star Wars. I love it
A strong, competent empire makes star wars so much more awesome to watch
The Empires power and story is so significant to the story, it’s amazing
3:47 This part is phenomenal. Sick edit man!
This is so emotional I actually almost cried. Easily the best edit on RUclips.
This is without a doubt one of the best Star Wars tributes I've ever seen throughout my time as an editor. It's truly well-done and I can just immediately tell even in the first few seconds it's one of your best. Nice work, mate!
Thanks mate!!
andor such an amazing show
Okay, with no exaggeration, with 100% honesty, I believe that these 8 minutes of content are better than the entire sequel trilogy.
"It's not a problem if you don't look up." - That's a powerful statement, I wonder how many of us go though life like this?
crazy how you can realise some better star wars content than disney alone
This is amazing. Showing Bix being tortured in between showing imperial might & having long live the Empire really is a great touch
Andor was one of the greatest things to happen to Star Wars. So excited for season 2!
I dont think season 2 will be this good, season 1 was about a regular Star wars citicen and how he was opressed for Just living His life. At the end He was a Hero, so season 2 will Just be another Hero Tale.
LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!! 💪 ❤
In rogue one the ending darth Vader scene is the coldest darth Vader scene in the history of Star Wars
the best edit on star wars that is not on the first characters... just amazing
"He who would give up a little liberty for a little security deserves neither, and will lose both." - Benjamin Franklin
The cuts with the hammer strikes gave me chills. 10/10 Powerful stuff brother!
We need a Sith edit please, this one on itself was incredible!
Phenomenal. I hope Andor spurs on more great works!
Andor + Rogue one are my favorite star wars stories ever
4:06 Bro, the last few seconds of this segment of the video, with the chanting and show of Imperial Military might was just... powerful
"Long Live the Empire"
FIGHT THE EMPIRE!!!
This video not only acts as a brilliant piece of commentary on Star Wars, but can also be likened to our own worldly problems. Well done!
These edits make me love Andor even more!!! ❤❤
There are no words. This is the most captivating edit i have ever seen in my (short) life of 18 years.