![]() That being said, I don’t think it was necessary to bring Palpatine back - an old villain wasn’t needed, not when we already have a complex antagonist in Kylo. ![]() ![]() Indeed, Rey is practically a demigod in this film, but her gift is also a curse, a poisoned chalice rather than a deus ex machina, reflecting Luke Skywalker’s story without feeling derivative. Not to mention, being Palpatine’s granddaughter finally gives Rey a real problem, a challenge to overcome, and gives new perspective to her supercharged Force powers. What are the Jedi, if not knights of the realm, bound by blood? By telling the audience that Rey was a “nobody,” Johnson left her at a dead end, severing her personal connection to this story, which has always been the legend of the Skywalker family. ![]() Maybe we don’t have to overthink every single blockbuster.Īfter all, these movies really aren’t designed for social commentary - they’re supposed to mirror ancient myths and fairy tales. One could argue that there is too much emphasis on heritage in this series, that the heroes of Star Wars are born, not made, but maybe that's ok. While watching The Last Jedi, I admired the decision to reveal Rey as a nobody and “democratize” the Force, but in hindsight, I don’t think that was a particularly smart decision. They were ridiculous, sure, but this is a ridiculous movie, and these retcons provide a fun, meta-commentary on the nature of modern Star Wars. These last three retcons certainly came across as a bit desperate, especially in the context of fan backlash, but …. Rey’s heritage is extremely important again, Kylo’s mask is back on, and Palpatine was, apparently, always the bad guy. ![]() Luke Skywalker isn’t grumpy anymore, Han Solo returns so he can say, “I know,” and Chewie finally gets a medal. Rose is a background character now (a victory for her harassers), meaning Finn is paired with another random friend, who doesn’t get enough screen time to form a personality. ![]()
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