Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker Reactions: SPOILERS

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I don’t really understand Luke and Leia knowing, but I did enjoy the Palpatine twist. If being “nobody” is starting with a clean slate, then being a Palpatine is a real “be careful what you wish for” twist for the character that so desperately wanted to know where she fit in the story. I think it lines up with TLJ pretty well. If I were doing the sequel trilogy special editions, though, I would move Broom Boy to the very end of TRoS.

Don’t give them any awful ideas

 

[Joesixtoe]

I don’t have one...to be honest.

The only discussion worth having is the state of the franchise and what Disney isn’t going to do about it...my perspective

Ah, I was looking forward to your review, oh well.. ummm I'm thinking make up for it through the tv shows like Mandalorian is my hope really.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Ah, I was looking forward to your review, oh well.. ummm I'm thinking make up for it through the tv shows like Mandalorian is my hope really.

...no words.

It was a mess.

 

[SJN1279]

I don’t really understand Luke and Leia knowing, but I did enjoy the Palpatine twist. If being “nobody” is starting with a clean slate, then being a Palpatine is a real “be careful what you wish for” twist for the character that so desperately wanted to know where she fit in the story. I think it lines up with TLJ pretty well. If I were doing the sequel trilogy special editions, though, I would move Broom Boy to the very end of TRoS.

Cut broom boy out altogether. It didn't fit with the movie at all.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Cut broom boy out altogether. It didn't fit with the FRANCHISE at all.

FTFY

 

[Tony Perkis]

Yes it is. She says "I can't explain what happened..".

Perhaps it’s a story for another time.

 

[Tony Perkis]

Cut broom boy out altogether. It didn't fit with the movie at all.

In TLJ? He clearly fit in with the themes from that film.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

 

[Joesixtoe]

Cut broom boy out altogether. It didn't fit with the movie at all.

I guess I have to watch TLJ again but I don't see anything wrong with broom boy. He's force sensitive, ok cool.

 

[Tony Perkis]

I guess I have to watch TLJ again but I don't see anything wrong with broom boy. He's force sensitive, ok cool.

One of the film’s main themes was anyone can use the Force; it can come from any unlikely source.

Broom Boy was clearly never meant to be a recurring character of importance, but an embodiment of an idea RJ wanted to get across.

 

[Mike S]

One of the film’s main themes was anyone can use the Force; it can come from any unlikely source.

Broom Boy was clearly never meant to be a recurring character of importance, but an embodiment of an idea RJ wanted to get across.

An idea we’ve seen before.

And look, training so they can actually learn what to do instead of just randomly being able to force pull an object with no real knowledge!!!

 

[Tony Perkis]

An idea we’ve seen before.

And look, training so they can actually learn what to do instead of just randomly being able to force pull an object with no real knowledge!!!

That one I can forgive. It happened in ANH, TPM, and TFA. If anything, it’s a staple in the series.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

An idea we’ve seen before.

And look, training so they can actually learn what to do instead of just randomly being able to force pull an object with no real knowledge.

As a form of visual storytelling, Broom Boy was far better than a Jedi preschool.

 

[Mike S]

That one I can forgive. It happened in ANH, TPM, and TFA. If anything, it’s a staple in the series.

Where did these things happen in ANH and TPM?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

That one I can forgive. It happened in ANH, TPM, and TFA. If anything, it’s a staple in the series.

And cross promotes the theme park show!

 

[Mike S]

As a form of visual storytelling, Broom Boy was far better than a Jedi preschool.

It’s also essentially like introducing a new kid into Harry Potter that doesn’t need to go to Wizarding School. It may look cool but that’s no reason to throw away established rules. You need to train to be a Jedi and use the Force in these ways. End of story.

 

[Tony Perkis]

Where did these things happen in ANH and TPM?

Luke suddenly had force sensitive powers. At the time, we had no idea of his parentage. That was clearly retconned by Lucas in TESB.

In TPM, it’s when Anakin can pod race when it’s a near literal impossibility for a human, let alone a child, to do so without extra sensory capabilities. Additionally, he can then control a fighter in battle.

In both examples, they're able to do things they logically should not be able to.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

It’s also essentially like introducing a new kid into Harry Potter that doesn’t need to go to Wizarding School. It may look cool but that’s no reason to throw away established rules. You need to train to be a Jedi and use the Force in these ways. End of story.

I get that, but showing a bunch of toddlers in helmets holding light sabers just looks silly. It was a clunky callback to that scene in ANH.

 

[Mike S]

Luke suddenly had force sensitive powers. At the time, we had no idea of his parentage. That was clearly retconned by Lucas in TESB.

In TPM, it’s when Anakin can pod race when it’s a near literal impossibility for a human, let alone a child, to do so without extra sensory capabilities. Additionally, he can then control a fighter in battle.

In both examples, they're able to things they logically should not be able to.

And all of that are said to be the signs that show someone is Force sensitive. Heightened reflexes and all that. Doing things like a Force pull requires more knowledge.

I get that, but showing a bunch of toddlers in helmets holding light sabers just looks silly. It was a clunky callback to that scene in ANH.

It shows anyone can use the Force without breaking rules.

A-Ok in my book.

 

[Tony Perkis]

It’s also essentially like introducing a new kid into Harry Potter that doesn’t need to go to Wizarding School. It may look cool but that’s no reason to throw away established rules. You need to train to be a Jedi and use the Force in these ways. End of story.

You need to train like a Jedi to be a Jedi. It’s no different than being an MLB pitcher. You may be able to throw 95mph, but if you can’t control the pitch and develop additional ways to get people out, your powers will be ineffective.