It's been two decades since Hayden Christensen donned the iconic helmet that had haunted audiences since 1977. Now, fans on Reddit are discussing just how important and impactful it was to see Lord Vader rise in his new form for the first time.
No matter the ranking of the Star Wars movies, looking back on when Anakin was put on a special kind of life support after thinking he could take the high ground is legendary. "The instant the helmet seal and the iconic breathing began, it sent chills down my spine," wrote one fan. "As a 12-year-old, seeing it in the theater was the biggest thing in the world to me. My life was complete," another wrote.
