Rey being a Mary Sue
Most of the argument falls flat when you bring into account her days as a scavenger and Han’s inability to maintain the Falcon properly (just watch ESB if you think I’m lying). Her flying skills do not eclipse Han’s because not only did she nearly crash the ship before she even took off she also skidded the Falcon across the ground while the TIE fighters pursued her. Han does nothing of the like in the OT. Not only that in the novelization it is stated that the Rebel helmet had a VR simulator and that’s how she grasped a rudimentary knowledge of flying. Her abilities in the Force is still up for debate until we know her complete back story. Her knowing binary and the language of the Wookies is stated in the Visual Dictionary to be a result of meeting a plethora of beings and droids in Jakku. Though something like this should be common sense.
I really really wish people would stop calling her that. At least until we know the full extent of her back story. A Revanesque mind wiping would fix all these supposed problems.
Luke and especially Anakin in RoTs are way more flawed and relatable
Luke was flawed in the ways that makes one think “He’s a good kid at heart but he has problems that he’ll most likely overcome through experience and time” whereas Anakin just has problems and is just a bad person.
so that when scenes like Anakins immolation happen you feel the emotion more viscerally than when Rey defeats Kylo for example
If Anakin was likable in anyway you’d be right.
(And, RoTS soundtrack destroys TFA soundtrack).
Destroys is a strong word but I do agree it’s better.
trimming the light saber battle so Rey doesn’t win but just holds on, and moving Planet destructions to later in the film would really benefit TFA.
What about Kylo Ren’s facial scar? Also there’s enough in the film to see why she could have won
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Kylo Ren being shot by Chewie’s bowcaster
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Kylo Ren’s sword arm being damaged
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Rey demonstrating prowess in melee combat
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Kylo Ren being weakened by the guilt of killing Han (novelization states this)
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Kylo Ren being tired before the duel with Finn, dueling him only to duel Rey immediately afterward
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Rey’s awesome command in The Force
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Kylo Ren not engaging in a serious (or any) lightsaber duel in years
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Kylo Ren not completing either his light side or dark side training
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Rey possibly getting her mind wiped which would explain her being competent with the lightsaber
But I guess it was a bad decision to make people think about extenuating circumstances.
The music for immolation scene is stronger/more emotional than “Torn Apart” in TFA IMHO
No argument here. The music in that scene is among the best John Williams has ever made. Top 10 for me personally.