- Post
- #1578579
- Topic
- The Rise of Skywalker: Ascendant (Released)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1578579/action/topic#1578579
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To help narrow things down concerning the line itself, consider that, beyond justifying Kylo dropping his lightsaber, it gives a whole new meaning to the new final scene/track of the movie “A New Home”. Since Ben joins his mom and uncle there, it means that is where they’re being laid to rest in peace. Their “new home” together. So “come home” takes on a whole different meaning than what you initially expected.
Concerning your other point, it is especially poignant considering the fact that OpenAI just unveiled AI video that’s like 90% there. However, I don’t think you’re considering the two different ways you can employ all this technology:
- First, as you stated, you could completely morph a story and its points into something completely different and unique to you. This is what I’m doing in my own thread.
- Alternatively, you can sprinkle in the AI creations to emphasize and clarify certain interpretations that were already present in the original film itself. This is what Ascendant ought to be doing as much as possible, imo.
This new line touches on the second point far more than the first. Leaving the scene devoid of audio allows for more interpretation, sure, but it’s also confusing and dissatisfying compared to how they could have honored Leia and Carrie.
I really think you should make #2 into the official stance of this edit so other ideas can come through. The Zorri stuff about Poe being undercover is definitely #1, as this is a completely different plot point, and thus shouldn’t be included. Her line establishing that Luke started the chaos on Kijimi would be #2, because it’s true even in canon from a certain point of view. Now if only I could get her voice to work 😉
I’ll upload the Leia line shortly. I just need to access my computer.