I’m not sure I like the idea of Ben Solo taking up a still fizzly, unstable blade at the end climax, though.
It would show that he can’t undo the damage he’s done, but he can still use what’s left to do good.
Plus it’s a nice parallel to Kylo’s saber. It’s now a “good” version, but there’s still a remnant of his troubled past.
Although, while a shot LIKE that would be nice, that particular shot doesn’t particularly scream end of movie. Rey doesn’t look emotional either.
I agree, that shot feels too active, it gives off a “time for another adventure!” vive, which is what it originally is, instead of a finale. And Rey loses all the emotion from the “Rey Skywalker” moment.
The chess scene works in a better, more subtle way to show that Rey’s friends travel with her. I much prefer the current, simpler ending. It puts the focus on Rey and the Skywalkers, and ends with just the Falcon riding off into the (binary) sunset. Classic!
Hmmmmm… it still feels weird to refer to jumping to lightspeed right after physically bursting through a barrier as ‘lightspeed skipping.’
It could refer to Poe altering or skipping proper lightspeed calculations causing the Falcon to be damaged on the jump to hyperspace. Either way it’s just nebulous technobabble without the actual skipping scene.
Also here’s an idea to make the lightspeed skipping talk feel less out of nowhere. Finn would have to be removed from the background of the cockpit and his voice processed to sound like it’s coming over the intercom. The music edit is also pretty rough and could hopefully be done better: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x5ShgpQTW1F45pNhWtahLPnlKkuPxW_3/view?usp=sharing
If it’s doable this would be such a clever fix, clearly making the hasty jump through the ice a “lightspeed skip”. It even makes Chewie’s roar cut less awkwardly than the theatrical version.
I like the current workprint, it also removes Finn’s sassy “always” so it’s a double win for me.
The pacing ain’t perfect but I don’t think it can be done much better with what we have.
Canto Bight with fires, rioting, space guillotines.
Broom Boy force choking that mole rat guy!
Would’ve been great to see Canto Bight affected in some way. To show an end to the war machine. Tough I don’t think a Destroyer falling above it would work for that. Maybe the lights of the casino shutting down? + a Broom Boy cameo.
Maybe Kashyyyk could work as the new “green” planet. It’s instantly recognizable and it’d be nice to see Chewie’s homeworld. Just take a shot from the Holiday Special.
I recommend you look up what Kashyyyk actually looks like in the Holiday Special and get back to me.
I jest.
Maybe Kashyyyk could work as the new “green” planet. It’s instantly recognizable and it’d be nice to see Chewie’s homeworld. Just take a shot from the Holiday Special.
I agree the pacing feels off without the second shot. And the Star Destroyer in atmosphere seems out of place.
Awesome.
Since no one has brought it up, what about trimming the line “Dark science, cloning, secrets only the Sith knew.”
It’s so dumb considering there was an entire war named after clones with no direct relation to the Sith.
Well, it’s nice to have an onscreen reference to the possibility of Palpatine being a clone. For lack of any other way to make that more solid of an idea, I’d be reluctant to remove it.
I was thinking of maybe only trimming the second part since cloning isn’t a Sith secret.
Since no one has brought it up, what about trimming the line “Dark science, cloning, secrets only the Sith knew.”
It’s so dumb considering there was an entire war named after clones with no direct relation to the Sith.
I like the idea of removing Leia knowing Rey’s heritage, given that there’s no way she would know unless it’s another one of her weird “Somehow I’ve always known” moments which just raises more questions about why she did absolutely nothing with this information.
Exactly! If Leia knew Palpatine had offspring it’s hard to believe it wouldn’t raise a flag.
"Hey… wait a minute, It all makes sense now! Palpatine’s behind it all!”
That’s really not bad. And you’re absolutely right, it shows Luke back in his right mind taking what the Force throws at him. I guess maybe in this version Leia may not have known at all. And, hey, why would she?
Thank you! 😃 I’m glad to help out. And yeah, they don’t adress HOW Leia knew either.
I loved the workprint so far btw. Fantastic work from everyone!
I agree the line about Leia knowing Rey was a Palpatine all along should be removed, leaving it just creates more questions than answers. How long did they know? Why did neither of them told her? This is never adressed further.
When I [and I assume, many others] watched it at the theater I took it as both Luke and Leia knowing from the very beginning, and both keeping it secret from her (much like how Obi-Wan & Yoda hide Vader’s true identity from Luke). This would mean Luke was just pretending not to know who she is on TLJ, ruining what’s imo the best part of that movie.
I have 0 editing experience, but I made a mockup to show how the scene could work:
https://vimeo.com/429851092
pw:fanedit
I think it flows well. Rey’s expresion after Luke says “Because you’re a Palpatine” could be interpreted as her feeling sad/ashamed/scared that Luke knows her identity. By removing those lines it seems like Luke has just found out alongside Rey, and he shows how much he’s grown since TLJ by staying calm and trusting Rey, whereas in TLJ he is startled and flees after she fails her first lesson.
Also the fade cuts were never used for Rey and Kylo’s connection. Which is supposed to be something different.
Yoda told Luke the future is always in motion. Luke had a vision of Han and Leia dying on Bespin, which he prevented by leaving Dagobah without completing his training. He also could’ve prevented all the “pain and suffering” if he had gone through and killed Ben. The deterministic approach to visions and prophecies was mostly a prequel thing.
I like the idea of sneaking in a prequel reference, but it seems to me like the dialogue implies C-3PO lost all post prequel memories, which at that point is as sad as the complete memory wipe, making the scene kinda pointless and the comedic tone feel inappropriate.
Here’s the civilian fleet! There’s still gonna be room for more submissions until I render out the final edit at some point.
Well that’ll be a challenge to subtitle 😮
Nah, you would just put the distinguishable lines and then “comlink chatter”.
You’re right but I can’t make out most of the lines besides “We believe in you Poe!” & “For Skywalker!”. Though I think that’s by design.
Here’s the civilian fleet! There’s still gonna be room for more submissions until I render out the final edit at some point.
Well that’ll be a challenge to subtitle 😮
Just a thought, based on DX-330’s & Hal’s ideas:
Hope lives. After the heroic sacrifice
of Luke Skywalker, countless systems
have taken a stand against the FIRST ORDER.
Trying to unite the disparate worlds in
the name of the RESISTANCE, General Leia Organa
dispatches her brave agents across the galaxy.
While Rey, sole heir to the Jedi, trains
for the brewing battle.
To suffocate this growing uprising,
Supreme Leader Kylo Ren seeks to find
the hidden power of his former master
on MUSTAFAR, haunted by visions
in the force…
You could send me a link via PM by whatever means, or PM me for email or to figure something else out. Luckily subs are tiny files.
Very well, I’ll PM you when I’m done cleaning them up.
Absolutely, that’ll save me a lot of effort if you are already doing that. Thanks in advance. 😃
Great! Where can I send them?
My prequel edits have Spanish subtitles thanks to a volunteer. Originally MalaStrana did the French subtitles but I’ve done them since.
I’ll be sure to do Spanish subtitles for this and future releases, and go back and do them for ANH-TLJ. The work and syncing is done, as I can mirror the English subtitles’ timing to the Spanish ones. It’s not rocket science but requires some time and attention.
Hi, I found and binge-watched your edits a couple of weeks ago and have been stalking this thread ever since. Fantastic work!
I had to sign up to mention I’ve spent the last few days editing spanish subtitles for TFA & TLJ for personal use(to show them to my friends). But if they could be of any use I’ll gladly donate them.