I don’t care about the SJWs. Admiral Ackbar was created 20 years before 9/11. Star Wars shouldn’t have to diminish their story to not anger trends.
Even then, all Ackbar means is “great”- many Muslims use the term to spread peace.
I think Holdo should of been Akbar. He already has an established relationship with the audience and Leia.
It seems you put all the good stuff into Ep 8 and left Ep 7 as a deathly hallows part one.
Elected Monarchies existed and do work, but are rather confusing especially with the modern definition of an absolute monarch. I think making Naboo a presidential republic would make much more sense, but on second thought having to replace every single instance of “queen” in TPM’s dialogue track sounds like a lot of work to replace something passable.
The one thing about Anakin’s ghost that would make me get up and leave would be if he’s evil.
*See any rant of mine about the meaning of Anakin’s redemption in ROTJ, re: why the argument for Hayden ghost about his ‘good self’ dying in ROTS is fundamentally wrong, even if Lucas says so.
I agree, Shaw would be preferred but unfortunately he is one with the force. Hayden is the best option remaining (sorry Jake)- unless they could pull a Tarkin on us.
And knowing JJ, there’s a very good chance that’s happening.
Are we talking about the same JJ?
I know he has a distaste for the PT BUT I can easily see him getting over it if he can use it to maximize the emotional manipulation of the audience. Which will be his primary goal for the end of the film/saga.
No way. JJ is an OT fanboy. He’s gonna use Lando as much as possible, as well as force ghost Yoda and Luke. But not Hayden (which would be a great way to at least create somewhat of a unification between George’s saga and the Disney saga).
JJ somehow manages to be everyone’s boogeyman.
The Fanboy-ness works for TFA, but I am worried he might descend into more nostalgia when crafting the conclusion to not just the Sequel Trilogy or the story Luke started in ANH… but also the rise and fall Anakin Skywalker. Rian Johnson did help mark some shifts, but it’s up to the filmmakers of 9 to either go all in with the new… or revert to nostalgia.
I had hopes JJ would listen to the feedback, but am very confused why Lando is in the new movie. Wasn’t the entire point of killing Han and Luke so we could have space for Rey and Kylo? This should be their story and yet I find after two films we still haven’t reached that point.
And knowing JJ, there’s a very good chance that’s happening.
Are we talking about the same JJ?
I know he has a distaste for the PT BUT I can easily see him getting over it if he can use it to maximize the emotional manipulation of the audience. Which will be his primary goal for the end of the film/saga.
No way. JJ is an OT fanboy. He’s gonna use Lando as much as possible, as well as force ghost Yoda and Luke. But not Hayden (which would be a great way to at least create somewhat of a unification between George’s saga and the Disney saga).
I hope the movie doesn’t end with a fight between Rey and Kylo. Rey has already beaten Kylo twice, how is there supposed to be any drama?
Jake Llyod as Anakin Skywalker, hands down.
JEDIT: In all seriousness, Harrison Ford does a really good job. Most of the OT and ST have characters with great moments, but there’s a certain lame but cool aspect of Han that you can only appreciate post Alden (though he did his best).
Wow! Although, I think Dooku should stand still for a while before walking away.
I think an excellent edit would be to cut out the back stories of Finn and Poe, at least initially. Maybe open the movie with Rey and her life on Jakku and then she runs into BB8 and then eventually Fin. This would add some mystery as to the characters and what is going on. We do not need to know that Fin is a stormtrooper and instead we discover that. This would not be a bad thing. Try and keep the focus completely on Rey and make Poe and Finn solid supporting roles.
That’s a great idea! Perhaps footage of Finn’s betrayal could be played as a flashback while he’s in a coma in TLJ?
Yes. The Last Jedi has way too many main characters and subplots:
• Rey
• Chewie
• R2
• Luke
• Finn
• Rose
• BB8
• DJ
• Poe
• Holdo
• Leia
• C-3PO
• Kylo
• Snoke
• Hux
• Phasma
Even ROTS, the most meandering of the films, maintains a focus because it is building to the purge. But I struggle to find much of a common message within TLJ, as it’s more four stories combined.
While challenging to fix, I think sidelining Poe to a bystander showing us how dangerous things are would make Rey’s return for memorable. A radical edit could completely cut Finn’s pointless side quest.
Sure!
But for the sake of discussion, on radical edits it’s better to have your characters near each other.
That way, you are free to have them appear with no need for extra explanation or FX sequences. So you can move scenes around easier.
True… Rey and Poe never meet face to face until the 2/3 mark.
Did Disney really have a choice when to came to the EU though? Prefer they make a movie with drama then “well Han couldn’t die here because he’s gotta be around for the Vong war”!
In regards to x-wing flight, I think they are newer models so they can travel faster and more efficiently.
Nice job! The various gifs and ideas, whether big or small, that come out of these “radical redux” threads never cease to amaze me.
Agreed. If there was a confrontation, it should be across the galaxy with force Skype.
An old theory turned radical idea I had was for Snoke to claim to be Palpatine reborn, establishing the old villian once again as the big bad of the galaxy.
However, it would later be revealed that Snoke was actually an imposter who simply used the idea of Palpatine to gain power. He really has no force powers at all, like the wizard of oz. That would retain Vader’s sacrifice while Palpatine’s presence is felt throughout the saga.
Why are you acting like this?
I’m just being honest, cause Crylo will never be as strong a character as even the lamest one from the OT
Even Sy Snoodles?
I’m sure it took you more than a week to become the supreme leader’s right hand man.
Not really. Snoke just assumed he would be the next Vader. He encouraged Kylo’s turn so I imagine his rise to power was a walk in the park. Snoke never thought anyone would even think to betray him.
So while he did bid his time, I do think he could of done this whole change within a month if he had wanted.
Kylo Ren murdered Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Snoke, and nearly took over the entire Galaxy in two films.
I’m pretty sure Luke won that battle, despite dying. Murdering Han wasn’t that impressive. Murdering Snoke was. And taking over the galaxy followed naturally, because Snoke had already taken it over. So really only one major accomplishment.
The greatest accomplishment ever honestly. Even Palpatine needed years and years of planning to execute his take over. Kylo pulled it off within one perfectly executed attack on the capital, followed by a coup of his own faction. All in the span of a week.
This thread should have you covered:
Completely cutting the Death Star would be interesting.
In terms of practically it’s the most obvious choice. However, the idea of an untouched sanctuary moon orbiting the capital of the Galaxy simply shatters my suspension of disbelief.
Giant national park?
Maybe the Empire eliminated this thousand year status and began turning it into a military fortification, and now the Ewoks aren’t used to contact with other species and desire rebellion.
Accidental double post