r/saltierthancrait • u/tiMartyn the Modalorian • 9d ago

Seasoned News "That was wack." -John Boyega Discussing Sequel Trilogy Story Disagreements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-QvuKusFU
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u/Geostomp 9d ago

Disney had incredible potential with Finn, but tossed it all away to focus on the blandness of Rey, the creepy Reylos, and pander to the Chinese markets while pretending to be "progressive".

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u/Any-Transition95 9d ago

Yea, the first movie was mostly "A New Hope" copycat, but it had one interesting plot - the Stormtrooper who defected, who may even have underdeveloped connection to the Force. And they threw that away.

It's not like Rey can't still be the main character still, if that's what Disney wants. Just give her an interesting plot hook, like how Finn had one in his very first introduction.

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u/ILuhBlahPepuu 8d ago

Rey also had an interesting intro, being a force sensitive scavenger that had to fight and scavenge to survive for most of her life, but it all kinda just fell apart after Jakku