MTV Writes: "Few names and/or characters in film history elicit a collective groan more than Jar Jar Binks. The number of blog posts, Web pages and Facebook groups dedicated to the universally loathed "Star Wars" character is staggering. As such, the actor who portrayed the clumsy Gungan, Ahmed Best, has been dealing with the brunt of all that negative energy ever since "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was released in 1999. "
With the new The Crow remake coming soon, we take a look back at the 30-year-old cult classic original–and where the stars are now.
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It was the writing. He was writtin to provide comic relief and it was obvious. You were "supposed" to laugh whenever he spoke. Everything about his role was forced.
It's not so much that I ever hated Jar Jar. Sure I never liked him, but I never understood all of the fans who really wanted his blood. I think his character was too forced and too goofy. He couldn't provide a natural comic relief (like the droids did in the originals) so instead they went with a slapstick approach. Unfortunately slapstick doesn't really work in the Star Wars universe.
I think as time has gone by and fans have been able to get a little distance and perspective, hate for the prequels in general has died down. Fans have gone back and watched them, only to realize they aren't as bad as they thought. Going back and watching Phantom Menace now, I actually think it's the only prequel closest to the Original Trilogy (themes, and tone) than the others.