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Bigger Luke Theory
I really like silly filmmaking errors like this and the Force Kick. Good work.

Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren is the only character in the ST who was not completely ruined. That's not to say he's a flawless or even good execution of his concept, but he's the only character whose obvious arc is completed, even if awkwardly. Everyone knew the second he showed up that he was going to eventually turn to the Light Side (still hate that term), and that the only question was how. The other characters were flailing for something to do and some way to progress their personalities and motivations (Finn particularly suffers), but because Kylo and Rey are the only ones tied into the mystical magical elements of the Force (which is what TRoS became about), and because Rey's entire character was thrown into disarray by the "you're a nobody lol you're a Palpatine" revelation, Kylo is the only character in the series who kind of works.

Notice how I've barely even talked about Kylo as a person? The backscene stuff is more interesting than the character, dammit.

Cade Skywalker
I like the idea of Luke's distant descendant being kind of nobody jerk who turns his back on the galaxy, etc, but gets drawn back in. This character looks like a general win except that I have curly hair. I let my hair grow out during covid, and let me tell you, it looks like the general shape of Cade's hair, but much, much worse. I have difficulty believing Cade can keep his hair looking that good, sorry.

Han Stuffing Luke into the Tauntaun
A great move. As a storytelling device, it saves Luke, teaches you that Han is resourceful and doesn't mind doing gross things (which comes up again in the asteroid cave), and establishes that this universe has gross elements (you would never see something like this in Star Trek).

Additional Stormtroopers in the SE
One of the few positive SE changes that isn't just cleaning up a wonky effect. Not much else to say about it, though.

A'Sharad Hett
Another Sith in the far Cade Skywalker future. You know, there comes a point where I want some kind of mystical opponent for the Jedi who's not just another Sith. Call me crazy. Cade Skywalker's page quote is Luke's ghost telling him that every generation has its own problems, but apparently those problems are always more Sith. Also, his apprentice is named Darth Wyyrlok? Shut up.

Qi'ra
I already talked about my Emilia Clarke opinions in the Solo write-up, so I'll just talk about her as a character here. You know in one second that she's evil and will eventually betray Han. Also, the idea that they randomly bump into each other on another planet is silly, they don't even have the Force to justify it.

As a character, I don't know. Han's ex-girlfriend turned dark but not completely evil is an okay concept. I don't hate her, but I don't really love her, either.

Luke/Kylo Lightsaber Duel
I have mixed feelings about this one. It is a clever subversion of expectations, but the fact is that we never got to see old Luke at his best. We never saw a fully experienced, fully realized Luke actually do anything physical in the entire series. I also, I don't know, how did Luke know to show up at this exact moment? Was it just that the Force told him to? I almost don't know if it's just bad writing or if Rian Johnson was doing another thing commentating on Star Wars writing.

I do appreciate the foreshadowing that Luke's movements don't disturb the salt, though.


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Started: July 6, 2005