luckydube56 said:
Not only do they not need the Carbon Freezing scene.
I am not sure whether this is directed at me. The carbon freezing scene itself is necessary. Its main purpose is to show Han being frozen and sent to Jabba. What I was saying is that the (secondary) romance part was not essential. In fact, it greatly diminished Han and Liea character potential for ROTJ while adding very little to ESB. I know some of you adore the "I love you", "I know" moment brought up by Ford... but what I said is true.