After more than four decades in a galaxy far, far away, Mark Hamill has delivered countless iconic lines as Luke Skywalker. But when asked to name his favorite Star Wars quote of all time, Hamill didn’t choose something heroic, philosophical, or Force-related.
Instead, he picked a line that quietly runs through almost every Star Wars film.
“My favorite from the space movies was, ‘I have a very bad feeling about this.’
And they gave it to a character in every movie—somebody else said it!”
It’s a choice that says a lot about Star Wars — and about Hamill’s affection for the saga’s shared traditions.
A Line That Became a Tradition
“I have a very bad feeling about this” isn’t tied to one character, one trilogy, or even one era. It’s a recurring phrase that has appeared across the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, animated series, and beyond.
Sometimes it’s delivered seriously. Sometimes it’s played for humor. But it’s almost always there — a small verbal wink that signals trouble ahead.
For Hamill, that consistency is part of the magic.
Why the Quote Matters More Than It Sounds
What makes the line special isn’t its dramatic weight, but its universality. Unlike lightsaber duels or Force visions, this quote belongs to everyone in the galaxy. Jedi, smugglers, droids, pilots — anyone can sense when things are about to go wrong.
That makes it one of the most relatable lines in Star Wars. It grounds the story in a shared human instinct: the feeling that chaos is just around the corner.
Star Wars at Its Most Self-Aware
Hamill’s choice also highlights something Star Wars does exceptionally well — self-awareness without cynicism.
The franchise has always embraced recurring motifs, echoes, and callbacks. Some are grand and mythic. Others, like this line, are small and almost throwaway — but together they create a sense of continuity across decades of storytelling.
The fact that different characters get to say it each time turns the quote into a kind of passing torch.
A Favorite That Feels Right
For an actor so closely associated with one of cinema’s most iconic heroes, Hamill’s favorite line being something simple, reused, and communal feels fitting. It’s not about Luke Skywalker. It’s about Star Wars as a shared language between filmmakers and fans.
Sometimes, the most enduring lines aren’t the ones that define a character — they’re the ones that quietly remind us we’re all in on the same story.
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