Conversely in R1, Vader could simply not levitate the rebel in that corridor. But even more logically consistent would be if he was slow and plodding and actually got hit a few times given that he’s not quite what he once was. But that wouldn’t quite make Vader as menacing as his reputation suggested he was.
Both solutions are far more logical and would allow the films to ‘sync up’ better. But would make each scene individually not as good.
That’s pretty much what I was asking for, and since I didn’t really think the scene was that good to begin with, it doesn’t really bother me. I feel like it could be better executed to still make Vader menacing without looking like a video game and Vader-worship.
Ok well…to each his own. I will say that of all things, that scene was the most pleasurable bit of fan service in the entire film. The fans got to see the Vader they imagined after having seen Ep4. Now it doesnt quite jibe with what we come to learn in subsequent films but it was fun to watch. I enjoy being serviced. But only when it is done well. In 2 films now under Disney there have been many examples of blatant fan servicing but this one worked better than most all others. Just my opinion.