As strange as it might be to think about, the Star Wars prequels are probably the most influential pieces of Star Wars media reflected in our pop culture. The original trilogy pioneered a lot of filmmaking techniques, but when we think of quotes, memes, and iconic moments, the prequels outgun the more critically revered originals. Whether you think it’s fine to rehabilitate the prequels or that things were better when everyone hated them, it’s clear the perception of them is constantly changing. For Ewan McGregor, watching that happen has been an emotional experience.
