As the credits rolled on the latest Star Wars saga, a distant galaxy was undergoing big changes.
While fans may have had their hopes for what would happen to the Resistance's most significant fighters, writer-director Rian Johnson defied those expectations by placing his characters in unpredictable circumstances.
The film's final battle faces Kylo Ren, and it appears he is trying to buy time for the Resistance to avoid complete destruction at the hands of the First Order. But in truth, it does ignite a spark of hope in the galaxy as the tale of confrontation spreads far and wide.
But at that moment, Luke disappears and unites with the Force, like Yoda in Return of the Jedi. Johnson and actor Mark Hamill spoke with Anthony Breznick of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences about Luke's demise in the new film and how they came to that decision.
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“I had a huge sense of uncertainty,” Johnson said. - “I was scared. And the fear grew as we realized that such an ending would make sense in this chapter.”
Johnson said he discussed his decision with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and the rest of the creative team before bringing his idea to the screen.
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“It wasn’t like I wrote the script and put it on the table. It was very important to me that I collaborated with the people at Lucasfilm from the very beginning,” Johnson said. “I went to San Francisco for several months to keep them in the know, exposing them to my ideas, especially the big ones.”
Hamill, who previously said he argued with Johnson about the fate of his character, was very emotional about Luke's death.
"Well, I'm still in denial about this death," Hamill joked, "I just think my character has moved on to some other place."
But since Luke's journey ended in Return of the Jedi, Johnson wanted the new film to focus on new characters moving the narrative forward. But Hamill still had a chance to stay.
At the end Star Wars: The Last Jedi» Luke Skywalker dies, portrayed again 40 years later by Mark Hamill.
IN « Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Skywalker did not appear on screen until the final seconds of the film. All he did in the finale was turn and remove his hood, and then stare for a long time at the lightsaber in Rey's outstretched hand. He doesn't even say a word! The scene is without a doubt one of the biggest teases in movie history and has fans speculating about what will happen when he returns in Episode VIII.
WHAT HAPPENED?
IN "The Last Jedi" We learned that Luke went into exile after his apprentice and nephew Ben Solo turned to the Dark Side and destroyed the Jedi Temple. Although it was Snoke who poisoned Ben's heart, Luke blamed himself for creating Kylo Ren. In the film we find out how deeply this hurt him. When Rey comes to ask for his help in the battle against the First Order, he refuses, and when she asks him to train her in the ways of the Force, he says: "It's time to end the Jedi".
However, in the finale of the film, Luke still uses the Force to divert the attention of the First Order and give the remnants of the Resistance a chance to escape. The moment with Kylo Ren was a turning point in the film. Their duel is unlike any lightsaber battle seen in "Star Wars". It was intense, although not as spectacular, but its conclusion cannot but be called spectacular. The new Supreme Leader understands that former teacher He was deceived, but it was too late - the enemy flew away.
The hatch is an illusion projected through the galaxy using the Force. Rey and Kylo have also previously communicated. Skywalker uses a blue lightsaber, not the green one he left behind Return of the Jedi. After the “battle” with his nephew, Luke comes out of meditation and simply disappears.
PEACEFUL CARE
Due to the fact that Luke who fought Kylo is simply an astral projection, what happens next is sure to be something fans will be discussing for a long time to come. After the illusion of Luke disappears, the film returns to Ahch-To, to the real Luke. To project his image throughout the galaxy, Luke used the Force, focusing all his energy at the other end.
He looks at the sunset with a serene and hopeful expression on his face - and sees two suns setting, reminding him of Tatooine. As Luke watches the horizon, he slowly disappears, leaving only his clothes as his robe is blown away by the wind.
UNITY WITH POWER
As Luke watched in horror as Darth Vader killed Obi-Wan Kenobi, he was shocked to see the old Jedi's body simply disappear. But, as we have already learned, those Jedi who are in balance when they die and are connected to the Force can retain their vital energy and still communicate with the living after death. The first Jedi to learn this ability was Qui-Gon Jinn, although his studies began only after he had already died, so he returned as a voice rather than a Force Ghost.
It was Qui-Gon who then taught Yoda and Obi-Wan this technique, and when they died, they were able to appear as Force Ghosts, communicating with Luke. Luke seems to have learned this as well. We'll likely see him as a Force Ghost in the future.
They have been with us since childhood, for many years. We decided to see what the key actors in the saga about “ Star Wars».
Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill forever remained Luke Skywalker for the audience, although he continued to act in films, worked in the theater and did a lot of voice acting for cartoons. Despite being busy in cinema and theater, Mark is an exemplary family man. When his children were in school, he even went to parent meetings. IN lately Mark draws a lot, watches movies and cartoons, and goes swimming. He has a good collection of toys and comics. Princess Leia
Carrie Fisher has a rich filmography, however best role there is still the role of Princess Leia. Besides acting Carrie proved herself as a writer and screenwriter. Now she is going to write memoirs about filming in Star Wars. Han Solo 
Harrison Ford had the most successful career. In addition to Han Solo, his arsenal also includes the cool role of Indiana Jones, and leading roles in the films “Blade Runner”, “Witness”, “The Fugitive” and many other interesting films. Chewbacca 
Peter Mayhew stayed true to his role and even played Chewbacca in The Muppet Show. Obi-Wan Kenobi 
Ewan McGregor is now one of the most sought-after actors in the UK. Even before participating in “Star Wars,” he managed to star in several successful films “Trainspotting,” “Big Fish,” and “Moulin Rouge.” And now he has many invitations and interesting projects, though I haven’t had much luck with awards yet. Anakin Skywalker
Acting career Hayden Christensen's career is very uneven; he received a lot of criticism for his role in Star Wars. However, now he has interesting offers, for example, he is preparing for the role of Marco Polo. Emperor Palpatine
Ian McDermid, after the sinister role of Emperor Palpatine, starred mainly in the TV series “Elizabeth I”, “Utopia” and “37 Days”. His best films remain “Star Wars”, “ Inveterate scammers and Sleepy Hollow. Darth Vader 
James Earl Jones, best known for voicing Darth Vader, is currently working on The Lion Guardian, a sequel to The Lion King. He voices Mufasa, as in the first cartoon in 1994. Padmé Amidala 
Natalie Portman's role in Star Wars was not the most successful, although memorable. She played much more successfully in the film “Black Swan”, for which she received an Oscar. In November 2015, a new film with her participation was released - the western "Jane Takes a Gun." Lando Calrissian
Billy Dee Williams acted a lot after Star Wars, but without great success. Master Yoda 
Frank Oz is not so much an actor as he is a talented puppeteer. In addition to Yoda, he has a dozen roles in The Muppet Show. C-3PO 
After Star Wars, Anthony Daniels didn't do anything special other than Star Wars. Mainly voiced C-3PO in various projects. R2-D2 
Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels are the only actors who starred in all the films in the film saga. Now Kenny Baker is 81 years old and the role of the cute robot remains with him in the new film. "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..."
This is how every film in George Lucas' legendary science-fiction epic Star Wars begins. The Jedi knight Luke Skywalker will be brought to the center of the events of the space opera, where the forces of light enter into the fight against the dark ones. The young man was destined to play one of the main roles in the victory of the Rebellion and the revival of the Jedi Order.
History of creation
The American director conceived the space opera, which eventually turned into eight films, in the mid-1970s. Inspiration for literary work inspired by Akira Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress". The Japanese film became the basis for the creation storylines, as well as concepts for the images of the main characters of Star Wars. According to Lucas, even in his work he was inspired by Frank Herbert's Dune.
The story of A New Hope, told through the adventures of a cast of heroes, has become a phenomenon popular culture: Science fiction fans, in addition to the main artistic productions, received animated series and cartoons, book publications, including comics magazines. Gamers bought video games, and children bought toys in the form of characters invented by Lucas.
The original Star Wars trilogy includes:
- "Star wars. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
- "Star wars. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- "Star wars. Return of the Jedi (1983)
At the end of the millennium, a prequel trilogy was released:
- "Star wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- "Star wars. Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- "Star wars. Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- "Star wars. Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (premiere scheduled for late 2017)
- Star Wars: Episode IX (expected 2019)
The films that have already been released have one thing in common - they are all nominated for an Oscar, but so far only the first two films have received the coveted statuette.
Plot
The plot of Star Wars is based on events in a distant galaxy inhabited by motley creatures, where everything is subject to the confrontation between light and dark forces. To the inhabitants fictional universe There are robot droids that help with everyday tasks. Traveling in space between planets is par for the course for the inhabitants of the galaxy.
A detail of a spiritual and mystical nature is the so-called Force - an energy field that is created by living beings and permeates everything around, connecting it into a single whole.
But not everyone has a strong connection with the Force from birth. Those who are lucky have unusual abilities, for example, they have telekinesis, can control the mind, and predict the future. Such lucky ones are divided into two groups: Jedi (standing on bright side Forces) and the Sith (antagonists).
One of the main goodies fantasy of George Lucas, Luke Skywalker joined the ranks of the Jedi, playing a key role in the Galactic civil war, victory over the Galactic Empire and the overthrow of the Sith.
Biography of Luke Skywalker
Luke was born along with his twin sister Leia in medical center asteroid Posis Massa during the time when the Old Republic disappeared and the Empire was formed, and the Jedi were destroyed. The mother died immediately after giving birth. Luke Skywalker's father Anakin, known as the Sith Lord, switched to the side of evil shortly before the events. Family friends Jedi Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi decided to separate the children and hide them from their enemies.
Luke grew up under the tutelage of his uncle and aunt on the desert planet Tatooine, dreaming since childhood of leaving his native land to get behind the wheel. spaceship. For the time being, the boy had no idea about his origin and purpose.
Life changed dramatically when two droids R2-D2 and C-3PO with drawings of the Empire’s secret weapon called “Death Stars” found themselves in the hands of their uncle. Imperial stormtroopers, in search of documents, ended up on Tatooine and killed the young man’s relatives. Luke went on a dangerous journey to the rebels to give them the blueprints for a superweapon.
On this dangerous journey, young Skywalker, under the guidance of Kenobi and Master Yoda, learned the basics of using the Force, met members of the Rebellion and sister Princess Leia Organa. And Obi-Wan Kenobi contributed to the young man joining the ranks of the rebels.
Finding himself a member of the Rebel Alliance, the hero, along with Leia and Solo, fought against the oppressive regime and participated in several battles with the forces of the Empire, led by Darth Vader. The Sith Lord had been hunting Skywalker for a long time. As a result, the son fell into a trap set in Cloud City, where a duel took place between Luke and Vader. During a lightsaber battle, Darth left his son without an arm and revealed to him the secret of birth.
The fatal battle occurred when Vader brought Luke before Emperor Palpatine. Together they tried to convince the young Jedi to turn to the dark side of the Force. However, Skywalker managed to defeat his father and even awaken bright feelings in him. In the battle, the young man refused to carry out the Emperor's order to kill Vader. Dark Knight threw the ruler of the Empire into a mine and died from a mortal wound, but first he accepted redemption and became Anakin Skywalker again.
After the victory of the Rebellion, Luke built a new temple and Jedi academy, intending to revive the Order of those who stand on the light side of the Force, almost destroyed by Palpatine. But after the betrayal of his nephew and student Ben Solo, who chose the dark side camp and destroyed the entire academy, the hero went into self-imposed exile.
In the coming episodes, Luke Skywalker will once again take center stage. According to preliminary comments from the creators of the films, the character's character will strengthen and become tougher.
Luke fell in love with a member of the opposing side, Mara Jade, who later became Skywalker's comrade-in-arms and then his wife and bore him a son, Ben. After her marriage, Mara dedicated her life to the New Jedi Order.
Image, powers and abilities
A short young man (Luke grew to only 172 cm) with early childhood was distinguished by irrepressible daydreaming and having his head in the clouds. Over the years, this has been compounded by recklessness, impatience and impulsiveness. The young man did not know how to lie at all. Over time, I learned patience and restraint, and wisdom came. Those around him noted that he was smart beyond his age. Skywalker responded to any request for help, even if it meant trouble for himself.
The character easily learned the skill of lightsaber fighting. Luke Skywalker's sword, inherited from his father, had blue– the shade was associated with the Jedi Guardians. Having lost his weapon along with his hand, Luke assembled a new sword, only with a green blade. Typically, such swords belonged to scientists, diplomats and orators.
Skywalker has a strong connection with the Force. Kenobi taught the young man the skill of controlling it and obtaining information about the world around him. Luke began to feel his father’s approach, independently revealed the secrets of telekinesis and began to take advantage of the new opportunities, and later learned the secrets of influencing the minds of enemies. With the help of the Force, he even did the incredible - he destroyed the Death Star.
Actors and roles
In the cinema, the image of a Jedi knight was brilliantly embodied. The same actor will delight viewers with his presence in the expected films of 2017 and 2019. Han Solo was played, and Leia Organa was played.
The character of Luke's teacher Obi-Wan Kenobi was conveyed by Alec Guinness. The doll, which acted as Master Yoda, was given the voice by Frank Oz, who also controlled the structure. The role of the main antagonist Darth Vader went to David Prowse.
- In total, the Star Wars parts managed to collect $7.5 billion. Such a dizzying commercial success elevated the saga to third place in the list of the highest-grossing “multi-part” films in the history of cinema.
- Star Wars might have been released under a different name. The film company 20th Century Fox did not like the title of the future film, and a competition was announced among members of the film crew. However, no one dared to go against the ideas of the screenwriter and director.
Actors of the Star Wars saga - The image of Luke Skywalker haunted the author. At first, George Lucas was going to create a Jedi girl. Then I thought that it would be nice to make the main character a gnome, and later the idea came to turn the character into an elderly general. The Jedi received his surname at the height of filming - in the script Luke was listed as Starkiller.
- There is a funny episode connected with the filming of the space opera. The planet Tatooine, where Luke grew up, is named after the city of the same name in Tunisia. A large-scale film was shot in the same country. One day there was almost a conflict international scale: The Libyan government is concerned about the abundance military equipment on the border and was even going to announce a general mobilization. The Tunisian authorities asked the filmmakers to move to the center of the state so as not to embarrass their neighbors.
Quotes
The cult saga is rich in life advice. Yoda especially distinguished himself - his phrases are filled with wisdom. But fans of the star saga also remembered quotes from other heroes for the rest of their lives.
“There will always be more fish.”
"Fear will lead to dark side. Fear gives rise to anger; anger gives rise to hatred; hatred is the key to suffering."
“When you turn 900 years old, you won’t look young either.”
“Luck is chance backed by knowledge.”
“Your weakness is self-confidence.
“And your weakness is faith in friends.”
“The pieces of my life were scattered by the storm before I had a chance to put them back together. And every missing piece I find completely changes the picture.”
On December 15, a new Star Wars episode, Rogue One, will be released in Russia. Star Wars: Stories"..
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“Rogue One. Star Wars: A Story" precedes the fourth episode of the saga and tells the story of former criminal and experienced soldier Jyn Erso, who was entrusted with an important mission. The director's chair this time was taken by Gareth Edwards. He has few projects under his belt, but let’s not worry about the fate of the film, because among the screenwriters is George Lucas himself, and he knows his business. Let's see what comes out of the completely new history, which will be significantly different from the previous ones. Alas, we will not see Luke Skywalker, although he was not in episodes I and II either, and he only appeared in episode III. Be that as it may, we decided to understand the chronology of the plot, and at the same time trace the evolution of the main character of the saga with a laser sword at the ready.
"Star wars. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Peter Mayhew
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The history of the Star Wars universe began with Episode IV, when Luke Skywalker was already 19 years old. All these years he lived quietly on a moisture-producing farm on Tatooine under the supervision of Uncle Owen Lars and his wife Bera. Obi-Wan Kenobi secretly looked after the guy, which greatly irritated Owen, who tried to prevent Luke from thinking about wars and not repeating the fate of his father. But hunt is worse than captivity: Skywalker dreams and sees how he will leave dull Tatooine and enter the Imperial Academy and become a pilot. Everything is ahead, but for now there is only uncertainty and a flurry of emotions in my soul with or without reason. Luke is a handsome blond, but by no means a weakling: his unrealized Power makes itself felt. At the same time, he did not start at all, so his friends even called him a worm. And so they all left their native Tatooine, and Luke has to put up with his uncle’s prohibitions... But there would be no happiness, but misfortune helped. A meeting with the charismatic droid couple C-3PO and R2-D2 and Obi-Wan Kenobi changes Skywalker's life in an instant. He learns his father's story, receives his sword, and decides to go to Alderaan to help Princess Leia. From this moment begins the story of Luke Skywalker, a Jedi and hero of the Alliance.
Director: Irwin Kershner
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse
Favorite characters appeared on screen again in in full force to fight back the dark side of the Force. Fans were worried that after Episode IV, Mark Hamill would become a star and play half-heartedly, but they were lucky. Luke did not lose his charm, charm and modesty, although he saved the entire Republic in the previous series, for which he was promoted to lieutenant commander of the Alliance forces. The Force has awakened in him, and he wants to control it, for which he goes in search of Master Yoda. The training was not easy, and as a result, the self-confident and impulsive Luke gave up everything and went to save his friends. The hero has noticeably evolved externally and internally: he has become more courageous, gained muscle, learned to control his emotions, and understood what he wants from life - to remain on the light side of the Force. The epic battle with Darth Vader became his baptism of fire: he miraculously survived, but did not defeat the dark force. Decisive battle for the fate of the Galaxy lay ahead.
"Star wars. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
Director: Richard Marquand
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew
Luke is unrecognizable: he has matured even more, he behaves confidently, like a leader. Now he is a real Jedi, even if he has not completed Master Yoda’s courses, who is entrusted with a huge responsibility: to restore the balance of the Force and save the Galaxy. In this episode, young Skywalker, along with Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, returns to his native Tatooine to save Han Solo from the tenacious clutches of the scoundrel Jabba the Hutt. Luke engages in battle with the monsters, discovering the extraordinary abilities of the Jedi. The battle is impressive, although almost all the “work” was done by Princess Leia. After the victory, the friends' paths temporarily diverge: Luke returns to Master Yoda to finish his training and learns that he will become a real Jedi only after defeating his father... And now our boy confronts Dark forces and finally brings the lost Darth Vader back to the light side. The family idyll did not last long: dad, aka Vader, aka Anakin Skywalker, dies...