Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens was met with almost universal praise upon its release, but it did not escape spurring some controversy among viewers. One scene that left a lot of fans scratching their heads was when the Millennium Falcon returned to the Resistance Base at the end of the film. Those paying attention will notice that Chewbacca exits the Falcon and awkwardly walks past Leia while tending to Finn. Leia then has an emotional hug with Rey. Due to this scene closely following the death of Han Solo, many fans questioned why Leia and Chewie did not embrace one another after the loss of someone that was so close to both of them.
Thankfully Director, producer and co-writer J.J. Abrams has finally set the record straight. Abrams recently spoke with /Film about the scene and gave some interesting insight into why it played out the way it did:
"That was probably one of the mistakes I made in that. My thinking at the time was that Chewbacca, despite the pain he was feeling, was focused on trying to save Finn and getting him taken care of. So I tried to have Chewbacca go off with him and focus on Rey, and then have Rey find Leia and Leia find Rey. The idea being that both of them being strong with the Force and never having met, would know about each other — that Leia would have been told about her beyond what we saw onscreen and Rey of course would have learned about Leia. And that reunion would be a meeting and a reunion all in one, and a sort of commiseration of their mutual loss... Had Chewbacca not been where he was, you probably wouldn’t have thought of it. But because he was right there, passed by Leia, it felt almost like a slight, which was definitely not the intention."
It's great to hear Abrams discuss the scene and be willing to admit that it was indeed a mistake, albiet and understandable one. I can definitely see how, from a production point of view, how that moment would be difficult to put together. At the end of the day I don't see it as a glaring blemish on the film itself, but merely just something to think about.
The story will continue in Star Wars: Episode VIII, which hits theaters December 15th, 2017!
Source: /Film
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47 comments:
Not to mention that Chewie is a Wookie, living for hundreds of years. No doubt he's had other human friends who have grown old and died as well. Kind of a "life goes on...for me" thing. Not heartless, just a different perspective from someone with a vastly longer lifespan than humans.
What a bunch of whiny assed weenies...holy smokes. Just enjoy the movie(s)! They are all great..ok..well some greater than others...but man!
Poor character development, and a very weak bad guy character(Kylo Ren). Bad directing and or bad choice for a bad guy. Kylo Ren just reminded me of a spoilt twat with a short temper. No depth to his character, boring.
The newer characters should have been introduced in episode 8. Everyone wanted to know about luke. Was he light side still, was he Sith or in between?
Nobody cared about stupid circular robots or sith wannabes who hot kicked out of sith college because of rich issues.
Once lukes requiem was out of the way then move to newer characters.
Poor character development, and a very weak bad guy character(Kylo Ren). Bad directing and or bad choice for a bad guy. Kylo Ren just reminded me of a spoilt twat with a short temper. No depth to his character, boring.
The newer characters should have been introduced in episode 8. Everyone wanted to know about luke. Was he light side still, was he Sith or in between?
Nobody cared about stupid circular robots or sith wannabes who hot kicked out of sith college because of rich issues.
Once lukes requiem was out of the way then move to newer characters.
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