Then why can’t all the times Kylo isn’t being unquestionably evil just be thrown under “Ben Solo?” Why couldn’t someone say; “it wasn’t Kylo feeling the call of the light side, that was Ben Solo momentarily showing through. Kylo is 100% evil.”
Why do we need to stick to this silly idea of dichotomous personalities anyway? Clearly the films are looking to do something more interesting.
I loved when Kylo said “Your son is gone,” and you could tell he was putting on, saying it to prove it to himself as well as Han. He’s trying to play into that classic Vader dichotomy but clearly doesn’t fit. I’d much rather have this than the split personality.
Plot similarities don’t matter to me, the other stuff is far more important. When it comes to character, I prefer going for something new.
Actually, having this discussion has warmed me to this film. I need to watch it again.