I hope it is too. I think you can see Vader’s castle in the distance in that shot from the Art book, actually.
Agreed. I think Rey and Kylo’s feelings for each other should have been built up more blatantly throughout the film. Not doing that left some people feeling unsure of what to think about this kiss. I felt like Abrams turned them into surprises, when really it was a matter of set ups and pay offs.
Even for someone like me who assumed they were in love after TLJ, you still aren’t really sure in this, because they could have easily gone a different direction because it wasn’t explicit. I think solidifying Kylo’s feelings for her right off the bat are important for grounding his headspace right from the start, and colors his intentions differently (and more clearly) throughout.
Between this image and the leaked November cue list, I’m hoping it’s a finished scene on the BD.
With that in mind, here’s an idea for a first act restructure (based on the November cut):
- Kylo on Mustafar
- Oracle
- Rey meditating
- Rey training/Kylo touching Vader’s mask/visions
- Poe and Finn’s mission
- Kylo goes to Exegol
- Falcon returns to base