Anakin Skywalker Betrayed His Phantom Menace Dream – But Leia Fulfilled It

When Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace first came out in 1999, many viewers were shocked at the humble beginnings of one of the most fearsome villains in the galaxy. While Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith went on to show Anakin Skywalker’s descent into the dark side, The Phantom Menace stood out as a more lighthearted adventure for lil’ Ani. Despite being born as a slave, Anakin always had aspirations to help other people. He eagerly volunteered himself to compete in the Boonta Eve Podrace to help Qui-Gon Jinn, without any thought of himself.