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To me its more of hoping that she isn't Luke's daughter because that's so predictable and not surprising. Like if they were gonna make it so predictable just tell us in the first movie. Don't make us wait 2 years for a "Duh, everyone coulda guessed that" moment. I want something to make me go, "Damn, didnt see that coming!"

Yoda's adopted daughter. Boom.
 
I have a theory about Rey that goes back to the OT.

1. Uncannily strong piloting skills.
2. Extremely gifted in the Force.
3. Can handle a blaster and lightsaber with ease.

She could be the child of either Luke or Leia, right? Given how gifted she is? But it seems like even Kylo Ren isn't even as naturally gifted as she is and he is a direct descendant of Anakin. Even though he had a number of beatings going against him, that doesn't make up for how much better she is at using the Force with literally no training. My theory? Rey is the daughter of Luke AND Leia.

Let's look at the facts:

1. Luke and Leia had undeniable chemistry in all of the original Star Wars with a 90% or higher RT score.
2. Rey is great at using magic, so she must have a concentrated amount of midichlorians due to being the child of two space wizards.
3. Carries over the incest theme from all of Star Wars (Luke/Leia from OT, Yoda/Female Yoda from PT).

This makes the sequel have it's own "I'm your father" reveal, but far more shocking to the uninformed. Plus now with Han out of the way and time ravaging Leia, Luke will have no obstacles in his way.
 
I have a theory about Rey that goes back to the OT.

1. Uncannily strong piloting skills.
2. Extremely gifted in the Force.
3. Can handle a blaster and lightsaber with ease.

She could be the child of either Luke or Leia, right? Given how gifted she is? But it seems like even Kylo Ren isn't even as naturally gifted as she is and he is a direct descendant of Anakin. Even though he had a number of beatings going against him, that doesn't make up for how much better she is at using the Force with literally no training. My theory? Rey is the daughter of Luke AND Leia.

Let's look at the facts:

1. Luke and Leia had undeniable chemistry in all of the original Star Wars with a 90% or higher RT score.
2. Rey is great at using magic, so she must have a concentrated amount of midichlorians due to being the child of two space wizards.
3. Carries over the incest theme from all of Star Wars (Luke/Leia from OT, Yoda/Female Yoda from PT).

This makes the sequel have it's own "I'm your father" reveal, but far more shocking to the uninformed. Plus now with Han out of the way and time ravaging Leia, Luke will have no obstacles in his way.

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I have a theory about Rey that goes back to the OT.

1. Uncannily strong piloting skills.
2. Extremely gifted in the Force.
3. Can handle a blaster and lightsaber with ease.

She could be the child of either Luke or Leia, right? Given how gifted she is? But it seems like even Kylo Ren isn't even as naturally gifted as she is and he is a direct descendant of Anakin. Even though he had a number of beatings going against him, that doesn't make up for how much better she is at using the Force with literally no training. My theory? Rey is the daughter of Luke AND Leia.

Let's look at the facts:

1. Luke and Leia had undeniable chemistry in all of the original Star Wars with a 90% or higher RT score.
2. Rey is great at using magic, so she must have a concentrated amount of midichlorians due to being the child of two space wizards.
3. Carries over the incest theme from all of Star Wars (Luke/Leia from OT, Yoda/Female Yoda from PT).

This makes the sequel have it's own "I'm your father" reveal, but far more shocking to the uninformed. Plus now with Han out of the way and time ravaging Leia, Luke will have no obstacles in his way.

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I have a theory about Rey that goes back to the OT.

1. Uncannily strong piloting skills.
2. Extremely gifted in the Force.
3. Can handle a blaster and lightsaber with ease.

She could be the child of either Luke or Leia, right? Given how gifted she is? But it seems like even Kylo Ren isn't even as naturally gifted as she is and he is a direct descendant of Anakin. Even though he had a number of beatings going against him, that doesn't make up for how much better she is at using the Force with literally no training. My theory? Rey is the daughter of Luke AND Leia.

Let's look at the facts:

1. Luke and Leia had undeniable chemistry in all of the original Star Wars with a 90% or higher RT score.
2. Rey is great at using magic, so she must have a concentrated amount of midichlorians due to being the child of two space wizards.
3. Carries over the incest theme from all of Star Wars (Luke/Leia from OT, Yoda/Female Yoda from PT).

This makes the sequel have it's own "I'm your father" reveal, but far more shocking to the uninformed. Plus now with Han out of the way and time ravaging Leia, Luke will have no obstacles in his way.

They're not going to go that route lol. The incest themes were one of the weirdest things about the OT and something Lucas probably wishes he dialed back on. And since Disney is in charge they probably don't want their main lead to a product of incest.

Also it wouldn't even make sense story wise. She's never really showed any interest to Luke before knowing he was her brother. The kiss in Empire was to make Han jealous since he was the one she truly liked. The only time they could've fucked was before Empire but that would mean she was pregnant during the last two movies and I doubt that.

Also there were no incest themes in the prequels. Not sure how you came up with that just cause there is a female Yoda in the movie, and she's a female version of his race. I don't think it was stated she was direct family.
 
I prefer Rey being Shmi and Star Wars is basically Futurama but instead of becoming incredibly stupid from the lack of a delta brainwave the Skywalkers get super force powers.



Seriously though, is it possible that the memory Rey has as a child could've been implanted and her being abandoned by her family as a child is actually a false memory and she hasn't been on Jakku as long as she believes? Looking at the marks on her wall and granted she could've started that way later, there doesn't look to be enough that would cover 10-15 years. Of course the Force showing a fake memory doesn't make sense so, nope.
 
How can anyone deny that Snoke is Darth Plaguies? Just take look at this. Here is the track "Snoke" from the official Force Awakens Soundtrack.

http://youtu.be/mSQ3BJVMfAI

Okay now, I found a clip where Palpatine and Anakin are talking about Darth Plaguies but it didn't show the whole sound since it was towards the end of when this certain audio plays. Instead here is a damn near full version of Episode 3. Skip to 37:30. Just listen to what's playing as Palpatine and Anakin are about to converse about Plaguies! Edit: I found a much shorter clip but perfectly shows the audio I wanted to show. Pay attention to the audio played by the opera not the other music.

http://youtu.be/HLfGh2b_me0

Come on. How much more proof do you need!

Also here is the full track that plays in that scene called "The tragedy of Darth Plaguies" from the Revenge of the Sith soundtrack. Compare to the track Snoke. Snoke is Plaguies.

http://youtu.be/v0LhC7N3mNI
 
I have a theory about Rey that goes back to the OT.

1. Uncannily strong piloting skills.
2. Extremely gifted in the Force.
3. Can handle a blaster and lightsaber with ease.

She could be the child of either Luke or Leia, right? Given how gifted she is? But it seems like even Kylo Ren isn't even as naturally gifted as she is and he is a direct descendant of Anakin. Even though he had a number of beatings going against him, that doesn't make up for how much better she is at using the Force with literally no training. My theory? Rey is the daughter of Luke AND Leia.

Let's look at the facts:

1. Luke and Leia had undeniable chemistry in all of the original Star Wars with a 90% or higher RT score.
2. Rey is great at using magic, so she must have a concentrated amount of midichlorians due to being the child of two space wizards.
3. Carries over the incest theme from all of Star Wars (Luke/Leia from OT, Yoda/Female Yoda from PT).

This makes the sequel have it's own "I'm your father" reveal, but far more shocking to the uninformed. Plus now with Han out of the way and time ravaging Leia, Luke will have no obstacles in his way.
It's going to be great.
 
They're not going to go that route lol. The incest themes were one of the weirdest things about the OT and something Lucas probably wishes he dialed back on. And since Disney is in charge they probably don't want their main lead to a product of incest.

Also it wouldn't even make sense story wise. She's never really showed any interest to Luke before knowing he was her brother. The kiss in Empire was to make Han jealous since he was the one she truly liked. The only time they could've fucked was before Empire but that would mean she was pregnant during the last two movies and I doubt that.

Also there were no incest themes in the prequels. Not sure how you came up with that just cause there is a female Yoda in the movie, and she's a female version of his race. I don't think it was stated she was direct family.

That was too much of a response to an obvious coy bait post than it deserved. Should of just responded with a gif.
 
The movie makes it seem like Kylo knows her without even using that cut line.

And the cut line reinforces it no matter which way you say it. "It IS you" may be a bit more blatant, but "it is YOU" can just as well be said like "you, the girl i know, you are the awakening I felt"

Or not. I dont really care that much about that line and what it means. The earlier one where he reacts to the information a jakku girl is involved is far more telling. That line alone, the moment he says it, made me think he knew her.

Them Han and Chewie act like they know her.

Then Leia acts like she knows her.

Then Luke acts like he knows her.


Btw since we forgot, we all assumed to know her before the movie released because she looks like them, duh.

Shes so a Skywalker its ridiculous.

Those two are force sensitive and might just feel it is strong with her.
 
Almost all of us did. But why are people so adamant that she can't be Luke's daughter instead? Its crazy. It seems to me like the denial is a knee jerk reaction to being wrong on the first guess, even though its the logical backup.

People are basing it on no Luke relationship at the end of Return. But there is clearly a gap where a lot of big events took place.
 
He's incredible, Poe has little to time in that movie but Isaac is so good he makes you love him right away, insane charisma,

So glad they didn't kill him off as originally planned

Yeah, he was awesome and it was great that they had him survive. Him reuniting with Finn was a great moment too.
 
Does anyone else think Poe might turn heel in Ep. 8? His explanation for how he got off Jakku sounded like horseshit. So it makes me think he's the real big bad hiding in plain sight.
 
How can anyone deny that Snoke is Darth Plaguies? Just take look at this. Here is the track "Snoke" from the official Force Awakens Soundtrack.

http://youtu.be/mSQ3BJVMfAI

Okay now, I found a clip where Palpatine and Anakin are talking about Darth Plaguies but it didn't show the whole sound since it was towards the end of when this certain audio plays. Instead here is a damn near full version of Episode 3. Skip to 37:30. Just listen to what's playing as Palpatine and Anakin are about to converse about Plaguies! Edit: I found a much shorter clip but perfectly shows the audio I wanted to show. Pay attention to the audio played by the opera not the other music.

http://youtu.be/HLfGh2b_me0

Come on. How much more proof do you need!

Also here is the full track that plays in that scene called "The tragedy of Darth Plaguies" from the Revenge of the Sith soundtrack. Compare to the track Snoke. Snoke is Plaguies.

http://youtu.be/v0LhC7N3mNI

How do you know Williams is using that music to represent Plagueis and not as generic 'dark side' music? I doubt they would leave such an obvious clue on purpose.

It's just some ominous chanting, it's not enough to say for sure that Snoke is Plagueis.
 
Imo Snoke is to Plaguies as is Jacen is to Ben Solo. No midichlorins BS but we will need some ancient super Dark Sider guy more sinister and powerful than Sheev.
 
Almost all of us did. But why are people so adamant that she can't be Luke's daughter instead? Its crazy. It seems to me like the denial is a knee jerk reaction to being wrong on the first guess, even though its the logical backup.
luke leaving his child daughter makes no sense. At all. Whatever former impérial mom or dark side risks épisode VIII Will reveal.

That said, most people won t bother. Ben being free to roam without Luke/Leia/Han desperatly fighting to bring him back makes no sense either...
 
luke leaving his child daughter makes no sense. At all. Whatever former impérial mom or dark side risks épisode VIII Will reveal.

That said, most people won t bother. Ben being free to roam without Luke/Leia/Han desperatly fighting to bring him back makes no sense either...

Or Luke choosing to go on a vacation instead of hunting down Snoke ...wtf is this movie logic JJ??
 
Or Luke choosing to go on a vacation instead of hunting down Snoke ...wtf is this movie logic JJ??

Going on exile for plot reasons? Not impossible to explain. Maybe he's looking for answers, maybe he's hiding, maybe he's waiting for someone.
Luke leaving his daughter on such a planet under such conditions without anyone? I can't think of a reasonable explanation, especially given the flashback.
 
It's been a week since I saw the movie and while I really liked it as a whole, once scene in particular has been stuck in my head ever since, just because of the score.

It's the Resistance's attack on the First Order on Takodana. It's no coincidence that the shot with the X-Wings over the water was also my favorite scene in the first teaser. That shot, combined with Williams' track "March of the Resistance" really gave me the chills.

https://youtu.be/5mrfjOpbsW4

I love it.
 
It's been a week since I saw the movie and while I really liked it as a whole, once scene in particular has been stuck in my head ever since, just because of the score.

It's the Resistance's attack on the First Order on Takodana. It's no coincidence that the shot with the X-Wings over the water was also my favorite scene in the first teaser. That shot, combined with Williams' track "March of the Resistance" really gave me the chills.

https://youtu.be/5mrfjOpbsW4

I love it.


Best shot related to the movie and it wasn't even in the final movie. We got some shortened shot that looked completely different and lacked any impact.
 
How do you know Williams is using that music to represent Plagueis and not as generic 'dark side' music? I doubt they would leave such an obvious clue on purpose.

It's just some ominous chanting, it's not enough to say for sure that Snoke is Plagueis.

Either that or a corner cutting measure. "I need several measures of a new dark side theme for Snoke. Well I wrote this for that one scene about Plageous. Maybe I can use that again. Nobody will notice, right?"

Or Luke choosing to go on a vacation instead of hunting down Snoke ...wtf is this movie logic JJ??

That seems to be typical fucking Jedi behavior in this universe. "Oh, I lost a battle and things are hard, guess I'll go into hiding for years and let evil reign."

It seems like in Star Wars once the Jedi aren't in large numbers after a slaying of a Jedi order, their options become hiding out or turning to the "quick and easy path" dark side." Seems like Jedi are lazy.
 
Going on exile for plot reasons? Not impossible to explain. Maybe he's looking for answers, maybe he's hiding, maybe he's waiting for someone.
Luke leaving his daughter on such a planet under such conditions without anyone? I can't think of a reasonable explanation, especially given the flashback.

My thought is that after the rise of Snoke and turn of Ben, he came to the realization that simply killing the Sith is a sort of endless treadmill of tragedy; even if you hunt down every last Sith in the universe, the Force itself will see to it that new ones rise. He probably went into exile to meditate on the nature of the Force and to try and find his place in a world where simply killing the bad guy doesn't solve the underlying problem.

The destruction of a solar system by the First Order's Starkiller no doubt reached him even in exile, forcing him to recognize the immediate threat is far too great to ignore, even if he can't solve the underlying cause. He was found, basically, because he allowed himself to be found: through the Force he brought R2 back online, helped Rey to realize her powers and experience the visions from touching his lightsaber, etc.

Basically, like Obi before him (and whom he will probably heavily mirror) he's not interested in confronting the Sith directly because he's come to understand the inherent futility of it, but when the actions of the Sith begin to cause too much misery for the rest of the galaxy he becomes unable to ignore it.
 
Going on exile for plot reasons? Not impossible to explain. Maybe he's looking for answers, maybe he's hiding, maybe he's waiting for someone.
Luke leaving his daughter on such a planet under such conditions without anyone? I can't think of a reasonable explanation, especially given the flashback.

But he is Luke fucking Skywalker. Kylo Ren is weak sauce, and Snoke does not look like a powerful guy since Leia & Han casually mentioned him. Luke should have force tricked himself into Snoke hiding ground and take him and Kylo 2-1 and still beat down their asses and prevented all this drama.
 
I know it's not going to happen but how fantastic would it be if Disney would remake Episode 1-3. Fuck off Lucas.

Not all that much?

Those movies are made. It's done, over.

Disney (and the franchise) would be better off expending their energy making new movies instead of remaking old ones.

[INSERT VII IS JUST A REMAKE OF STAR WARS JOKE HERE]
 
Let's talk about the mechanics behind stopping a blaster shot in mid air

Now that's overpowered.

On beginning the Clone Wars series, in one episode Anakin was able to pause the pure energy of an explosion for a few seconds.

Now that is magnitudes of energy more than one blaster shot, so now Kylo's power appears more justified.
 
How would people feel about Rey's future self-constructed lightsaber being a saberstaff / double-bladed lightsaber?

Something to match Kylo Ren's more unique and exotic crossguard-lightsaber.
 
How would people feel about Rey's future self-constructed lightsaber being a saberstaff / double-bladed lightsaber?

Something to match Kylo Ren's more unique and exotic crossguard-lightsaber.

I actually expect her to have a yellow double lightsaber in the future.
 
One thing I really enjoyed after a second viewing is when Han is describing the incident at the Jedi academy he talks about Luke feeling responsible and running away etc; what he's not so subtly doing is telling the audience why HE left Leia and co.
 
Nah, those stories are done. Lucasfilm need to focus on the future instead of trying to fix the past.

Not all that much?

Those movies are made. It's done, over.

Disney (and the franchise) would be better off expending their energy making new movies instead of remaking old ones.

[INSERT VII IS JUST A REMAKE OF STAR WARS JOKE HERE]
As is said, I know it's not going to happen but it just saddens me that there will always be that flaw that was Episode 1-3.
 
I'm just going to reiterate this since it seems like some people missed it the first time around:

Hey guys, I found an interesting conversation between Pablo Hidalgo and a twitter user thanks to TFN that I think will shake up how we think of Rey and Kylo's histories.

https://mobile.twitter.com/pablohidalgo/status/679445947693182976

Basically, we shouldnt be calling Luke's organization an 'academy', implying it was small or not at a certain location, and the attack happened relatively recently in terms of its relation to the film. This almost certainly means Rey was dropped off on Jakku BEFORE the attack.

Also, in other Pablo confirmations, Kylo says 'It is you!' to Rey in the novel (and was going to in the movie but the line was cut) not bc he knows her but bc he realizes the awakening he felt is in her. So the emphasis is probably on 'you' and not 'is'.

-Luke's Jedi shouldn't be thought of as a "Jedi Academy"
-Kylo Ren's attack on the Jedi "wasn't that long ago" and was "more recent than 14/15 years"
-Therefore unless the child Rey we saw in the vision is supposed to be older than 5 or 6, she was left on Jakku before the attack
-Kylo tells Rey in the novel "It is you!" not because he recognizes her from his past but because he recognizes her as the one who experienced an awakening.

Also, the fact that Rey sees something in a vision does not mean she was present. We already know this from the first thing in the vision being Bespin.
 
A subtle moment I caught during my second viewing: when they first approach May's place and Ray goes "I never knew the was this much green in the whole galaxy". Han gives her a half sorry half apologetic look like "I know kid, I'm sorry what we did to you."

Obviously followed by maz asking Han who the girl is and an abrupt cut right after that.
 
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