While there were some scenes and things I did not like about the film, overall I enjoyed it a lot and would like to see it again sometime soon - I'm constantly bugging the husband about it :)
I'm that naive type of girl, always hoping for a better future, never able to really dislike anyone, so while I can't sympathise with his current behaviour and actions, I really can't hate, nor even dislike Kylo. I guess this is also the reason why I can totally understand why and how Rey can still see some light in him, and why she still wants to save him after all. To me, Kylo is like a confused (and scared. The whole Empire is built on fear and threat...) little child (his childlike tantrums just enhance this. Those seriously remind me of some men I know/knew, who - some even over 40 - can be _so_ childish in situations -_- He also reminds me of 3-year-olds throwing huge and very visual tantrums over literally anything that happens against their will), and I do believe things will get better as he matures - not just in age, rather in experience. Yes, I can't forgive him for killing his father (but at least Mr. Ford is happy about that :P ) or for taking his shirt off (LOL. Seriously, Ben. Please don't do that again. I read an interview where the scene was explained to be necessary to confirm that Ben and Rey see all of the other when they connect, but I kind of always thought so and did not need such an explanation :scared: ), and children make mistakes, huge ones, even, and confused children more so. Kylo totally reminds me of young Vader by the way, from the prequel trilogy and especially Ep. III. It's no wonder the dark side of the force was able to capture him so easily with all the hate and anger he has in him. I'm very interested to learn more about the source of all these negative feelings inside him (there must be more to it than what Luke almost did to him, as Luke has already sensed a vast amount of darkness in him before that), I hope we'll get to know more about this in Ep. IX.
I totally ship Reylo :blush: There's a strong bond between them, it was present already in TFA, so this subplot getting more attention and development in this episode did not surprise me. I *so* rooted for Kylo to go with Rey after Snoke's death, but by hindsight that would have been too easy a resolution. I have the same hopes for Ep. IX though :blush:
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LOL!!! :lol: Could get awkies if it turns out they are actually related! I think Kylo lied about her parents :shifty:
I think too that he lied. That, or he saw it wrong. I think I even read it somewhere that the force made him foresee what he wanted to (or Snoke wanted him to) see, which is not necessarily the truth. While it would be nice to see someone finally totally coming into the "upper circle" of the jedi out of nowhere, it is not really how it usually goes in Star Wars.
About them turning out to be related, I wouldn't be surprised either (though I'd prefer them not to). It would be weird, yeah, but it wouldn't be the first time we see weird stuff happening between people who turn out to be related later (Leia did kiss Luke once, lol).
I don't know how to feel about Poe. His character was too show-off for me already in TFA, but I did not mind him. However, he kind of annoyed me in this film. He was just too self-centered and proud at many points, and
so not a team player that it is dangerous. We have already seen several cases of Star Wars characters taking risky paths in hope of a better outcome, but not by actually sacrificing others - which happened in this case. And then it somehow all got forgotten and he did not seem sorry either...
And then there's another thing about him. I did not notice this on my own, but ever since my husband's comment over how racist Disney is for "bringing Rose and Finn together, so that Rey and Poe can get together" hit my ears, I can't get rid of this thought. After all that plentiful character build Rey and Kylo had together I'd be very disappointed if Rey and Poe got together in the end...
I like how Rey is getting stronger and more confident even in hopeless situations. At first (in TFA) her "magically knows all despite never having encountered it before"-personality was a bit annoying, but now that she is gaining more power it is finally getting an explanation and starts to make sense. I totally believe she can turn Kylo around, and it would be also well-deserved. I'm no feminist or anything like that, but it would be nice to finally see a female jedi demonstrate so much power, there were not many so far, and those who had the potential (khm, Leia) were also ignored.
Speaking of Leia... I agree that her space scene was weirdly executed (it honestly felt like a scene from Sailor Moon with all the
"you discover your true power is bigger than you thought every time you almost get killed"-factor. On the other hand, I liked that it finally showed that she is not just some random woman, but someone who also has the force in her.
Carrie's mention in the ending credits made me tear up. I still can't believe she's gone :cry: I am really, really interested how they will handle her sad absence in Ep. IX, especially since she was originally supposed to have a major role in this episode (or so the rumours said). The latest information I have is that there will be no CGI of her, so yeah... I'm really interested. It's not like she's a character who can just not turn up anymore without a reason (which wouldn't even be possible in this case anyway, as she is currently on board of a ship with the rest of the main characters, she pretty much needs to be there in the beginning), and after that space scene she can't just... faint on the ship and die, right? :|
Snoke's short-lived role was a huge surprise to me too! And it makes me wonder how he got to be the Supreme Leader, judging by how much we saw of him, and his end, he did not seem that powerful... They Empire needs to get their act together, with a drama queen often incapable of making sane decisions that is Kylo, and Hux (who makes me wonder no less than Snoke, he seems completely incapable and unworothy of such a high position) offering support, they are pretty much doomed :P
I liked the "Hugs"-joke, but I do agree it felt a little out of place for a Star Wars movie.
I was a bit angry at that casino scene... There were some good visuals, and I guess it was needed to develop some subplots (Rose&Finn, and the little boy with the broom), but from the main plot's PoV it was completely unnecessary and even disappointing: all the fuss was in vain, the master code breaker was first not found (contacted), and later it turned out he was not even necessary, as a random guy from the prison was also able to open that freaking door (and then this also did not have the outcome they wished for, and Rose and Finn also almost got killed). I'm pretty sure there was someone on the rebels' ship who could have done that too, with less risk and extra effort...
The last battle was super scary for me. All that salt looked like blood (intentionally, I guess. The whole film was full of red-dominated scenes, which frankly made me feel pretty uncomfortable at times, as I really can't bear the sight of blood and also don't like the colour red - probably for the same reason), and the new AT-M6 walkers are also super creepy :yikes: I am a huge walker fan, and I am sure I will also warm up to these over time, but right now I just find them super scary.
I loved the porgs, but I think anyone who knows me would have happily bet high amounts on this beforehand :D I definitely need some porg-related merch in my life, like a lifesize plushie... I haven't yet looked around, I fear for my wallet XD
The Force Awakens pretty much was a rehash of the 1st original film which was really disapointing for me.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt this way. Not that I did not like TFA, I did. But after awhile I felt this constant deja vu, caused by that I found a counterpart for most scenes in the original trilogy.
By the way, am I the only one who wonders where on Earth did Kylo manage to obtain that Vader helmet? Yes, we already know there are Indiana Joneses robbing
tombs wrecks in that galaxy far, far away, too, but who and why would have ever picked that burnt helmet up (I wonder how much food it would have worth on Jakku), and how it got to him afterwards? Where was it until the point (sometime in the not so far past) where Kylo suddenly found it important to own it? Do they have SpacEBay where
"trash for me, might be a gem for you"-type of stuff can be auctioned off, and if they do, how much time dear Kylo spent checking it before someone finally put it up for auction?
And how does he know it is not a fakie? :P