In response to the question of "Who ever thinks it's a good idea to bring Jar Jar Binks on a mission?", I must say ( I am sorry Jar Jar haters) surprising and refreshingly funny. There is a point to the story, as Jar Jar, a goofy character, does the surprising - he disguises himself as a Jedi to save his friend, Padmé. The comical chemistry between Jar Jar and C-3PO works perfectly as C-3PO serves as the prim and proper "straight man" while Jar Jar is the bumbling, emotionally expressive goof who wants to help his friends. This episode clearly shows the three strengths of Jar Jar's character that has been overlooked by most of the Star Wars fans' hatred towards him -- his childlike honesty, unadulterated loyalty and his wide range of emotion.
This episode is peppered with witty quips (on 3PO's part) and outrageous slapstick (in the forms of Jar Jar falling down a tower, with only a bungee-like vine tangled around his foot to break his fall and Jar Jar and C-3PO trying to communicate with Rhodia's wildlife... with painfully embarrassing, yet juicily funny results.)
This episode also shows great character development. For example, Padmé, the strong-willed heroine of the Clone Wars, finds herself in need of rescuing. Meanwhile, Jar Jar finds himself unwilling to stand idly by as his friend and fellow senator is captured. In the end, the cowardly Gungan finds the courage to save his friends from the Separatists.He also hits the nail on the head a couple of times, including the most prominent point that Padmé is in trouble - a point that level-headed C-3PO fails to notice.
As a secret Jar Jar fan, I always found him funny, even memorable. I never understood that while everybody hated him, I found myself liking him. Either something is wrong with me or not, Jar Jar should have gotten praise rather than backlash... since most comic relief characters are usually idiotic or tending to make illogical decisions. But then... I might be wrong. But I know one thing - Jar Jar was obviously made to be a comical character and this series, especially this episode, has done him justice.
This episode is worth looking at... if you are a secret Jar Jar fan.
This episode is peppered with witty quips (on 3PO's part) and outrageous slapstick (in the forms of Jar Jar falling down a tower, with only a bungee-like vine tangled around his foot to break his fall and Jar Jar and C-3PO trying to communicate with Rhodia's wildlife... with painfully embarrassing, yet juicily funny results.)
This episode also shows great character development. For example, Padmé, the strong-willed heroine of the Clone Wars, finds herself in need of rescuing. Meanwhile, Jar Jar finds himself unwilling to stand idly by as his friend and fellow senator is captured. In the end, the cowardly Gungan finds the courage to save his friends from the Separatists.He also hits the nail on the head a couple of times, including the most prominent point that Padmé is in trouble - a point that level-headed C-3PO fails to notice.
As a secret Jar Jar fan, I always found him funny, even memorable. I never understood that while everybody hated him, I found myself liking him. Either something is wrong with me or not, Jar Jar should have gotten praise rather than backlash... since most comic relief characters are usually idiotic or tending to make illogical decisions. But then... I might be wrong. But I know one thing - Jar Jar was obviously made to be a comical character and this series, especially this episode, has done him justice.
This episode is worth looking at... if you are a secret Jar Jar fan.