This is another HEAVY SPOILER WARNING for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you haven't seen the film, do not read any further. If you have, then relax and enjoy as I talk about the film in spoilerific detail. Also, please read my spoiler free review of the movie as well as Part 1 of my spoiler review, where I talk about the major events of the actual film. In this review, I'm going to talk about some of the questions which I have regarding the next films to come in the Star Wars saga. Proceed at your own risk, you have been warned.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie Review (No Spoilers): http://movieswithmattharrison.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/star-wars-force-awakens-movie-review-no.html
Star Wars: The Force Awakens SPOILER Review Part 1: http://movieswithmattharrison.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/star-wars-force-awakens-spoiler-review.html
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I think its only natural for people to leave Star Wars: The Force Awakens feeling as if there was something missing, particularly because of the way the film concludes on such a cliff hanger. But, what people don't understand is this is a good thing. If you finish The Force Awakens and you're desperate to see more, then the film has done its job by successfully starting a story which will span a trilogy.
I also think its easy for people to criticise various characters and aspects of the movie's story because at this point, we are only a third of the way through and over-arching story. At this point, we are unable to see the bigger picture of events, meaning that we may find it difficult to interpret various aspects of the film.
One of the biggest questions I have concerning future Star Wars films concerns one of the saga's new central characters Rey. Its clear that from now on she will be training under the guidance of Luke Skywalker to become a Jedi. At one point, Maz Kanata even says to Rey that her past is unimportant, and what is important is what is about to happen. But there are still so many questions? Who are Rey's parents? Is Rey linked to Luke somehow? And who left her on the planet of Jakku, and more importantly, why?
My theory is a popular one amongst Internet bloggers and speculators, but I think it would make sense if Rey was the daughter of Luke, which may explain why she is able to utilise the power of the force at such an impressive rate. Even if she does not prove to be Luke's daughter, she must have a close connection to events which occurred many years ago involving Luke and Kylo Ren, as she experiences various visions involving Ren and Luke when she first touches Luke's lightsaber.
This is one of the most interesting things I hope they explain in future instalments. I am itching to know exactly what went wrong between Luke and Ben Solo, and why Luke felt such guilt at the fact his sister's son turned to the Dark Side to the point where he willingly exiled himself. There's clearly a lot of history between these characters and there are definitely a lot of holes to fill.
I mentioned before that Maz Kanata was a character who I was interested to see more from. Particularly, I hope we get one thing explained to us. This one thing is how she managed to come into possession of Luke and Anakin Skywalker's old lightsaber. Remember, the last time we saw it the saber was flung down a large shaft in the Cloud City alongside Luke's right hand. So how Maz came to own the lightsaber is very interesting to me. This detail was glossed over in the film itself however I feel they did a good job at explaining why it wasn't explained. After all, it is "a story for another time".
Another character who we know virtually nothing about, besides the fact he is Kylo Ren's trainer and Supreme Leader of the First Order, is Snoke. Where did he come from? Where has he been all this time? Has he been around during the time of previous Star Wars films only to lurk unseen in the shadows? And why does he want to find Luke Skywalker so badly? His character is the one shrouded in the most mystery. I can't wait to find out more about him! And for those who believe he may be Darth Plagueis, you might be on to something...
These questions are ones I am most interested to have answered in future instalments of the franchise. I do have various other questions that I feel like may not be the questions future films focus on. One of which being whether or not Leia tried to walk down the Jedi path. I have a feeling that she didn't despite the fact she is very force sensitive. Also, who is going to govern the galaxy now the First Order has destroyed the home planet of the Republic?
Hopefully, all of these questions will have begun to have been answered in Episode 8 ready for a satisfying conclusion in Episode 9. Either way, Star Wars is back and the future is looking good for the Star Wars saga in the hands of directors and production crews passionate for the material they are creating.
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Thanks for reading, and may the force be with you!
And have a Merry Christmas!
Matt
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