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Some thoughts on last Jedi only read if you don’t mind spoilers - Henry of green - 12-23-2017
I really enjoyed the movie and thought it was better than the force awakens here are some of my thoughts on the main characters jounrneys. Luke and Rey spoke of the cycle of life. Life, death that feeds new life, light, dark, peace, violence, cold, warmth. For me personally-this was one of the most profound lessons and aha moments.
Life moves on, grows, evolves, changes, dies & makes room for new life & adventures. It's a cycle & the way of things. The force is the ever turning wheel that binds it all together which is why none of us is really ever gone. We're all part of this cycle.
Secondly, characters without balance lack humanity. Our heroes get scared, tired, angry, frustrated....just like us. They aren't "gods". Luke kept trying to explain that to Rey. Love that Rose had to see Finn's weakness and was strong enough to challenge him. Poe straight up said Holdo was not what he expected. He expected a warrior & was disappointed with her lack of action (not realizing saving those she loved was the brave choice). He had to learn the greatest battles sometimes are won with a whisper....not a bang. Rose taught us if we loose our humanity in the battles and start to make it about hating & wanting to kill our enemy (Kylo) instead of saving those we love (Rose, Luke, Holdo)....then we have lost the heart of why we are fighting. Luke taught us to always think for ourselves & question our heroes...to be careful not to worship them...he taught us that warriors don't destroy & kill-they protect and save. (He never struck Kylo in the last battle-very loud statement). Lea told Rey they had everything they needed to rebuild. That is why Kylo hung his head at the end. He got the power he craved like Vador & unleashed his hate on Luke but in the end was left empty & alone. Rey got not much of what she wanted but was not left empty. She was surrounded with love, friendship, peace, and hope. On the surface it looked to the audience that the rebellion was beat up....but actually it was Kylo & the FO who lost. They weren't able to extinguish the "spark"