Re: Star Wars: Episode IX - December 20, 2019
I think that for this to be the true conclusion of the Saga that began in TPM then there has to be some callbacks of that nature or it just wouldn't feel right. I get not wanting him back as far as just a new singular film experience goes but right now my gut tells me it was the right call. They really needed either him or Plagueis in order for this to feel full circle and since I loved Dark Empire and am not much of a Plagueis guy (sorry Prime Clone) I'm glad they went with the former.
I'm excited. I'm just more cautious than ever. The Palpatine thing worries me. I don't want every movie from now on to just regurgitate characters, I want new stuff.
I was one of the few who appreciated TLJ for trying to forge new ground. I feel like the studio is too frightened to try anything different now.
But it looks beautiful, and I will be there opening weekend.
I think that for this to be the true conclusion of the Saga that began in TPM then there has to be some callbacks of that nature or it just wouldn't feel right. I get not wanting him back as far as just a new singular film experience goes but right now my gut tells me it was the right call. They really needed either him or Plagueis in order for this to feel full circle and since I loved Dark Empire and am not much of a Plagueis guy (sorry Prime Clone) I'm glad they went with the former.