I kinda think this story would've been better if it had been left an untold mystery. Way too much "this has to happen like this so that the original trilogy can happen as it did".
Still better than 7-9 though.
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Still better than 7-9 though.
I don't know why you're comparing Seven of Nine to an entire movie trilogy. I think she's a pretty cool character, catsuit not withstanding.
Speaking of Star Wars though, it would've been cool if they made a series of movies with the original cast set later in life. You know, like a sequel trilogy of some sort. I guess with Carrie Fisher gone that's a lost cause. A real shame.
I guess we have to deal with the reality that a sequel trilogy has never and will never be made
I mean, not like it was his fault, only, I blame the council who decided that "hmm, what if we force this young and insecure young man to spy on someone he deeply admires?" is the right course of action.
In general the Jedi are a cult forcing their members to get rid of emotions (which backfires like all the time) and I'm not sure there were any good sides in the prequels.
Definitely as you get older you realize the Jedi were not perfect. They had grown complacent, and clung to ideals over common sense. Obi wan was the only one who saw anakin's struggle and said hey buddy I understand, but soon.
The council was too preoccupied with themselves to take the second and explain why. "Your power is great, but we're nervous of who is pushing you into this role. Give it time to allow us all to build trust and we're positive you will quickly become master". The fact that they didn't see that shows how blind they were
Episodes 1, 2, 3 I watched older and kinda had the same realisation.
On one side, you've got an Empire that brought peace, thriving economies, and a democratic government where everyone's heard. But their morals are awful.
On the other side you've got people all for freedom, but take children, forbid them of family and sex, make them religious radicals, and support terrorists that have no real plans.
These options are shit and shittier, and people kill over them because they've drunk the kool-aid of one of them. It reminds me of current society. I like to think Luke's inexplicable hermit life was because of that realisation.
Personally, I'd side with the Empire. But it's not like I'd be happy about it. Just assume over generations it gets better, lest they lose control and that's all they want.
But take the pros from both and you got Han. What a loveable character. Flaws are natural, not intentional. Vote Han.
That, and the issue of the jedi.
