And while I appreciate the work, I feel the scene as it is in V1 works better in the order it is. Just two bordering establishing shots of the Falcon.
And, if anything, I’d prefer to imply 3PO never regains his memory other than R2 verbally bringing him up to speed. I don’t think invoking prequel memories would be advisable or possible to pull off.
Agreed wholeheartedly. Leaving his memories “permanently” wiped would give his arc at least some impact.
Doesn’t the impact come from the initial trauma/reaction from the audience of seeing 3PO’s memories get wiped?
They’re clearly talking about the entire arc, not a single moment.
Why does Rey care about Leia’s “blessing”?
(I think) The point is that Rey doesn’t feel worthy. (In my subjective opinion) she’s always felt this way. She even hands back the saber to Leia, earlier in the movie directly after getting the Force visions.
There, that’s all you had to say.