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⌈ Secret Post #3272 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Re: Spoilers, copied from my Tumblr

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It just invoked all the feelings that the original trilogy invoked.

Same. It kind of felt like I was right back at the beginning, really awed at everything that was happening and super excited to see the outcome.

Daisy Ridley was amazing, and her character was a fitting addition to the Star Wars universe.

Daisy is a damn fine actor, and did a fantastic job as Rey. She was very believable and lovable and will be a great lead. I was so happy to see a female force user in the films. The fact that she's the lead just gives me warm, fuzzy feelings. She's perfect. (And so badass. I hope there's tons of lightsaber battles in her future. Her design is also great, btw. Nice seeing a female lead that isn't designed to look sexy but is still visually appealing and interesting.)

I love that he’s still not sure what he wants for most of the movie.

That's something I like about Finn, too. He's clearly a sweetheart good guy at heart, but he isn't entirely sure what he wants or what course to take. He's unsure of himself and a bit lost, but it does make him interesting. Even that first scene with Poe where he's like, "I need a pilot", was great.

Adam Driver was also amazing.

Ooo, so that's his name. He was spectacular and I'm glad he's not dead. (Yet.) Totally with you on loving the fact that he's conflicted; he's a more natural villain in that he isn't just 100% evil, he feels very much like a normal person who's turned to the dark side and isn't having the easiest time of letting go, but wanting to. All those moments where he railed on equipment or whatever when he was pissed amused me, but at the same time I think they made him more likable because it felt like such a human reaction. I agree about his redemption; I don't think it would feel forced if they went that route, as long as they did a good job with the story. I would also be totally okay with him staying dark side, but I hope they keep him a bit conflicted no matter what. (Also, I just love Kylo's costume and voice. He's so damn nice to look at.)

He’ll probably step up and have more of a role in the next one.

Yea, I'm sure he will. I'm looking forward to it! The actor made an impression.

And the scene between Ben and Han is so charged with emotion. And just that gesture of Han’s after Ben stabs him with his saber. The stroking of his face.

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Just thinking about it is getting me teary. Both actors did a beautiful job during that scene. Honestly, this scene was predictable as hell for me, but it was so well written and acted that it was a standout moment. Done wrong this scene could've been SO cringe-worthy, but they got it right. Man, my emotions. (Leia must have a run-in with Kylo at some point. Please, pretty please.)

But this movie found a good balance of using CGI in the right places while still maintaining the look of the OT.

Absolutely!

And Snoke is an equally mysterious and creepy and powerful figure.

Right now I think I'm so caught up with Kylo Ren that I'm just going, "Oh, yea, Snoke existed too", but I'm open to more of him!

And I totes want a BB-8 plushie.

Here, though, while his score was okay, none of the new themes were particularly memorable.

You know, I thought the theme in the trailer was absolutely stunning. I listened to it again and again and felt like I was having a religious experience it was so good. But...I think you're right. Nothing else jumped out at me. Maybe on re-watch it would, I don't know.

it doesn’t have the same emotional impact that the destruction of Alderaan did

That is an excellent point, and I totally agree. It didn't hit me in the same way.

You could still have Han going back to being a smuggler after their son went dark while still having him and Leia together and perhaps married.

I'll admit, this bothered me too and I'm probably going to head-canon some of it away, but I don't think it's entirely far fetched. I don't like it, but I think it would be believable that they went their separate ways after everything painful they experienced; I can buy that they needed time apart. How long, who knows. (I choose to believe they were never entirely out of contact.)

We should've had more Leia, IA. I'm hoping she returns next time and maybe even has a scene with Kylo in the future (but NO KILLING THIS TIME). Luke...I adore Luke, but I wasn't really disappointed. Then again, I went into the film expecting he would show up at the very end, and thought it was a nice set-up for the next film. It excites me to think of Rey's (potential) training!