On December 14, the release of the eighth episode of Star Wars starts, where we will find out what fate the writers have prepared for Luke Skywalker.
In the meantime, we went through old films and collected some interesting details and Easter eggs that not everyone can notice when watching.
Spacecraft from " Space Odyssey"Stanley Kubrick can be seen at Watteau's parts junkyard in Episode I" The Phantom Menace» Finn's Stormtrooper number from " The Force Awakens", FN-2187, the same number as the cell where Princess Leia was kept in Episode IV " New hope» In Episode I The Phantom Menace"You can see representatives of an alien race called AsogiansThey are among the senators who listen to Amidala's call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Velorum. Undoubtedly, you immediately recognized them as relatives of the touching alien from the Spielberg film “ Alien”, released 17 years before this part of “Star Wars”
Funny how Darth Vader never said, "Luke, I am your father"Despite the fact that this phrase is played out perfectly in various comics and memes, in fact the Dark Lord said: “No, I am your father.”
Legend has it that Jango Fett, while fleeing from the Jedi in Episode II, Attack of the Clones“I didn’t hit my head by accident
This is a tribute to an old blooper from episode IV " New hope", where the attack aircraft hit his head on the doorway, and during installation no one noticed this.
The role was tiny, but with words and in two films - “ Attack of the Clones" And " Revenge of the Sith».
The phrase “I have a bad feeling” is said by many Star Wars heroes - Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo and Princess LeiaThe grumpy robot K-2SO also tried to say it in the movie “ Rogue One”, but he was impolitely shut up.
In the second Star Wars trilogy, the number 1138 appears quite often. This is a nod to Lucas' debut film THX 1138. Unless you're a die-hard fan who knows the entire Star Wars story by heart, then you're unlikely to notice one thing that appears in every trilogy of the sagaThe blue milk produced by the banthas is drunk by Luke Skywalker at his uncle's house, it is part of Padmé Amidala's diet, and we see it in Jyn Erso's house at the beginning of the film. Rogue One».
In episode III " Revenge of the Sith"There is another interesting pointA ship, which in the future will be called the Millennium Falcon, lands on the planet. At this point it was called the Star Envoy and was piloted by Tobb Jadak. Just as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Chancellor Palpatine crash-land on the same building, the Envoy arrives on its mission to the Senate government site. But Han Solo, who would later own the ship, had just been born that year.
December 12, 2017Since its launch in 1977, Star Wars has become cult film and one of the most profitable franchises in film history. Together, the episodes have grossed over $30 billion, and they certainly cost a lot to film. However, this does not save from mistakes, which, however, are noticeable only to real fans.
15. Frozen reflection in the background
At the beginning of Episode IV: A New Hope, Luke purchased two droids from a market on his home planet of Tatooine. He brought them to where he lived with his aunt and uncle Lars. The next morning, he woke up and left to look for R2D2, who was supposed to find Obi-Wan Kenobi in the desert sands of Tatooine and deliver an important message to Princess Leia. Luke left the settlement early in the morning, hoping to avoid disputes with his uncle. When his uncle woke up, he began looking for and calling for Luke.
The "establishing shot" is the defining shot for a scene or an entire film; in it, as a rule, every component is in its place and has meaning. Perhaps this shot was not an establishing shot. But one cannot help but notice that the shot where the uncle is looking for Luke is motionless in the original version, and Luke’s ghostly reflection is visible in the window in the far right corner. It looks like a photograph with Mark Hamill's image not completely removed.
14. Phantom - team member
Mos Ainslie, the spaceport on Tatooine (the interstellar equivalent of a truck stop) is where Luke first appears in Episode IV. After hanging out in the cafeteria listening to Figrin and getting into trouble with the locals, Luke, Han Solo, Obi-Wan and Chewbacca headed to the hangar where the Falcon was parked. The stormtroopers rushed to catch them, but the heroes managed to escape. After Luke, Obi-Wan, and the droids were positioned inside the ship, Chewbacca and Han took their positions to control the flight.
There is close-up Han Solo: If you look over his shoulder, you will see a figure in light green looming behind him in the corridor of the spaceship. Was it an extra crew member or a regular stowaway?
13. Helping hand
Many fans consider Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back to be the best of the seven Star films Wars, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have bugs. For example, when Luke is attacked by a monster in the snowy desert, it knocks him into the snow with its paw. At the same time, at one moment it is clearly visible that this paw exists, as it were, separately from the monster, and something... lilac is visible behind its edge.
Moreover, after Luke throws a grenade at the monster, if you look closely, you can see how someone extended a helping hand and pushed the monster’s leg with a stick, helping it “explode.” A so-so special effect, clearly performed by the most junior stagehand.
12. Han Solo's wardrobe malfunction
At the end of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo was frozen in carbonite. Just before he was lowered into the cell, Leia finally told him she loved him (Han is wearing a white shirt at that moment). The camera pans to her face, and when Khan comes back into frame, he's already wearing a jacket. Then, in the next shot, when he was already lowered into the cell, he is again in a white shirt and a sword belt!
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released three years later, in 1983. The "trophy" was sent to Jabba the Hutt at his palace on Tatooine. At Jabba's residence, Khan's frozen body became one of the decorations of the Hutt's palace. Only a year later, the smuggler’s friends managed to free him. Yes, Khan was freed from his carbon prison, but where did the sword belt go? Perhaps carbonite freezing selectively destroys materials this way... but why exactly this item from the wardrobe?
11. Lando Calrissian and the Mysterious Disappearance of the Black Gloves
The first part of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi chronicles the epic fall of Jabba the Hutt. Lando Calrissian hovered over the edge of the pit... while filming the fight scene, both the actor who plays Lando (Billy Dee Williams) and his stunt double were caught in the frame. The problem was that the stunt double was wearing black gloves and Billy Dee Williams was not. You will see him in the frame with bare hands in some shots, and in black gloves in others.
10. The main mistake of "Star Wars": a stormtrooper that does not fit into the doors
In Episode IV: A New Hope, the heroes were on the Death Star and Luke and Han Solo defeated two stormtroopers and donned their uniforms. After changing clothes, they went to save Princess Leia. R2-D2 and C3PO hid in an office above Hangar 327, where a squad of stormtroopers had been sent to check the locked door. As the stormtroopers run through the doorway, one of them accidentally hits his head.
This is one of the most famous fails of the franchise - this episode when one of the stormtroopers (in the background) hits his helmet on the door. Very loud and with a characteristic sound. George Lucas, by the way, knew very well about this problem, but did not cut the frame in editing, but, on the contrary, added the sound of an impact to the scene. And Lucas once again paid tribute to this cool headbutting in the 2002 film "Episode II: Attack of the Clones" - there Jango Fett hit his head on the doorway of a spacecraft, making exactly the same sound.
9. Lando's form is a little off.
In Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Lando Calrissian encounters the USS Falcon Millennium as part of a fleet awaiting Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie to blow up the outpost maintaining the Death Star's force field. Before he boards the ship, Lando and Han talk about their beloved, albeit old, spaceship. As they talk, the focus is somewhere between Han and Lando, and then the camera zooms in on Lando as he boards the Falcon with his crew.
If you watch closely in the right shot, where Lando says, "What do you want, you pirate?", you can see the holster jumping from his right shoulder to his left thigh - diagonally. In the same way, the insignia is moved from the left to the right side of the chest. But they come back when Lando takes control of the ship.
8. R2D2 Color Changing
During the climactic battle scene at the end of Episode Five: A New Hope, we see R2D2 descending onto the X-wing of Luke's fighter, its blue-striped surface a little worn. But as Luke assures the orderlies helping him, he wouldn't choose another droid to help. It's worth remembering that in the original Star Wars, the special effects and stunts were created by the crew as they were filming, they pretty much made it up as they went along. The entire scene was filmed against a backdrop blue screen. Today it is obvious to us that in this case all the blue details will be darkened. Of course, when we see R2 during battle, his blue stripes turn black. These days, a green screen is used for such scenes to avoid blue cast problems.
7. Lightsaber
“I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. So we met.” Who is the Master and who is the Apprentice, given that Kenobi and Darth Vader meet again many years after Obi-Wan leaves Anakin on the planet Mustafar? Luke and Han Solo save Princess Leia, Obi-Wan must complete the task so that the Millennium Falcon can take off. However, here he comes for Darth Vader for a battle that will be decisive...
The camera shows us how Darth Vader looks at Obi-Wan, who is holding a lightsaber, and from him there is a white wire running into his sleeve, which is very, very noticeable! The scene takes place in Episode IV: A New Hope, the first film in the franchise, which was released in 1977. At that time, George Lucas could not even imagine what kind of phenomenon he was creating...
Despite the fact that, according to legend, lightsaber fighting was an ancient art, for Lucas and his comrades it was a completely new word in film fencing. There were other mishaps with the lightsaber in the original version, such as the changing color of Obi-Wan's and Vader's swords, and the cloud of dust that kicks up when the two blades touch.
6. Ventriloquist hatch
In Episode Five: The Empire Strikes Back, the ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi guides Luke Skywalker to the planet Dagobah, where he can find Yoda for his final cycle of Jedi training.
Luke crashes during the landing of the spaceship. And leaves him in the swamp with R2D2, who must take care of himself. Afterwards, Luke sets up camp and explores the area. In a conversation with Luke, R2 questions the wisdom of heading into the swamp, especially after the fight with the swamp creatures:
“Now all I need to do is find this Yoda, if he even exists.”
The only problem is, if you look at Luke's face, his lips only move during the first part of the sentence. And the words "if he still exists" were added later and are spoken by a completely different actor.
The editors tried to disguise this by darkening Luke's face, but it is still clear that he is not saying anything when we hear these words.
5. Han Solo helped Leia with the text
Han Solo and Princess Leia did a good job of pretending to be enemies for almost the entire original Star Wars trilogy. However, despite their irreconcilable enmity, there is an irresistible attraction between them. By “Episode Five: The Empire Strikes Back,” we see the smoldering remnants of past hatred. They were on the Falcon when Leia calls Han a “sloppy shepherd,” but suddenly there is turbulence on the ship, and Leia falls into Han's arms.
"Let go," Leia says and then says it again. “Don’t get excited,” Khan answers her.
Now we are unlikely to say how many takes it took to film this scene - but certainly more than two. By the time she delivers her caustic response, “Captain, your embrace isn't quite enough to turn me on,” you can see Harrison Ford's lips mouthing the words along with Carrie Fisher...
4. Elusive rocks
In “Episode Four: A New Hope,” R2D2 goes looking for Obi-Wan in the Tatooine desert, and Luke goes looking for the droid. This in turn leads to an unpleasant encounter between Luke and the Tusken Raider.
As Luke grappled with him (eventually saved by none other than Obi-Wan himself), R2 was hiding in a small rocky alcove. By the time the original trilogy was re-released in 1997, George Lucas decided that the little droid's hiding place didn't look very realistic. You can clearly see that he is hiding under the rock.
So, Lucas thought about finishing the scene and making R2's hiding place a little more believable. The problem was, after the fight was over and Obi-Wan coaxed R2 back from his hideout, the extra stones that had been drawn on disappeared again.
In other words, Lucas created a repeating error: after editing an old one, he added a new one...
3. Stealth Stormtroopers
At the Mos Eisley launch site, Obi-Wan tells Luke as the heroes look down at a nearby cliff settlement, "You will never find a more pathetic bunch of scum and villainy. We must be careful."
As the pair of heroes enter the spaceport with R2D2 and C3PO in “Episode IV,” their hovercraft is surrounded by stormtroopers. This scene marks the first time one of the film's most famous quotes is heard, and Luke's first opportunity to see the Force in action.
As the stormtroopers interrogate them, Obi-Wan uses the Force to make the troops say, “These are not the droids we are looking for.”
The scene is great, but with one small mistake. In the first frames, stormtroopers surround the ship from behind... When the interrogation is over and the landing party releases Luke and Obi-Wan, the camera zooms out, and now only three stormtroopers are visible, but those who accompanied Skywalker's ship from behind on a hovercraft are simply not there.
2. Disappearing jacket
Luke first met Obi-Wan Kenobi in Episode IV after the legendary Jedi Master saved him and the droid from bandits. They entered Obi-Wan's home to avoid further confrontations with the desert people, and Obi-Wan regaled Luke with tales of his father, a former Jedi, and even let him fool around with Anakin Skywalker's old lightsaber.
As the conversation progresses, we are shown a couple of characters from different angles. Although the conversation continues without interruption, the footage was clearly filmed in different times and glued together. In some takes, there is a dark jacket or cloth hanging on the wall behind Luke. When filmed from other angles, it completely disappears. And in fact, there isn't even a hook on the wall where this jacket can hang.
This is not an error that is immediately noticeable - it was clearly found by a dedicated fan of the film who has seen it too many times!
1. Remote conversations
When Lucas began filming the first installment of his franchise in 1977, he didn't yet fully understand how all the plot moves would fit together. That's why, during the first meeting between Luke and Obi-Wan, Skywalker hears a very vague story about his father - how Obi-Wan knows him, what role Darth Vader plays in history, etc. Whether long or short, history has acquired clearer outlines. But that’s later, later. At the end of the fourth episode, Luke meets a childhood friend from Tatooine at the rebel station.
IN original script The rebel commander makes comments about Luke's father. By the time of post-production, Lucas already understood that he wanted to separate the story of Darth Vader and Anakin into a separate plot branch. And he began to cut out from the film all the phrases that in one way or another related to this line.
And he edited these moments very simply: when something unnecessary was said in a scene, Lucas “placed” someone in front of the camera who “walked” in front of the speakers and allowed them to cut out the take.
In the scene with the commander, the editing is obvious, but for a different reason: on background C2PO watches as the second robot climbs onto the wing of Luke's starship. It is easy to notice that the small robot bounces at the installation site.
In the name of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker and the Millennium Falcon
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In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was “bankruptcy.”
At the end of the seventh decade of the last century, the film company 20th Century Fox was literally dying.
But then the savior came - 33-year-old director and screenwriter George Lucas. And he showed the world “New Hope”. And he told people what happened “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...”. And turned film into crisp banknotes. And with three “Star Wars” he fed hundreds of millions of suffering people.
What happened next is a well-known fact. Lucas did not stop with the canonical trinity, and from 1999 to 2005 he released three more episodes of “wars”, and before that - an animated series and a television film about the mi-mi-race of Ewoks from the planet Endora. Then he launched an animated spin-off called The Clone Wars. There were also computer games, comics, books and other “star” surroundings.
In 2015, The Force Awakens was released - the seventh part of the epic saga, and a year ago the spin-off Rogue One was released. True, the film company is no longer the same (big-eared Disney was replaced by 20th Century Fox, saved by George), and the authors are different (the now senior “dad” of the LOST series, Jeffrey Jacob Abrams). However, the main architect of the Star Wars Universe, the keeper of knowledge and the key consultant of the sequel, he is still Master Lucas.
In general, whatever one may say, today even those who have never seen the saga will nod understandingly at the first sounds of the “Imperial March”. And Darth Vader and Master Yoda became part of pop culture, like their Mickey Mouse or our Cheburashka.
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What can I say! We dare to say that Star Wars is not just a beautiful story, rich in visual effects, it is a real cult, full of mystical and religious symbols. And we do not embellish the reality. We are just stating.
Proof one. From the world according to myth, to Lucas - “hope”
Let's get back to basics. When George started his endless story, he did not trust only the right hemisphere, which, as they say, is responsible for fantasy. He got ready. For six months he sat in his office with volumes in his hands.
To write the script for the debut episode of Star Wars, Lucas poured through at least fifty books. He mainly focused on the theory of mythology and spiritual literature.
“I took it upon myself to look at all religions - the main world and various ancient cults - and find out what they have in common,” George admitted on the pages of the USA Today newspaper.
In other words, Lucas initially planned to saturate the saga religious meanings. And he certainly succeeded: “Star Wars” is simply crammed with allusions to the Bible, the Taoist treatise “Tao Te Ching”, the samurai code “Bushido” and, last but not least, to “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell ( If you haven’t read it, we highly recommend it: this is a unique guide for those who want to understand the fundamental basis of any plot).
These films are created on a solid mythological foundation, the director assures us. - The archetypes present in them have existed for many thousands of years, and for the most part date back to the pre-Christian era. I realized: it would be better to bring my idea to life in such a way that the viewer of the film would not have any associations with any specific religions...
George, of course, convinced someone. Proof of this is the officially recognized religious movement “Jediism” in some countries. But you don’t have to be a devout believer to see obvious hints of biblical motifs in the saga. However, first things first.
Proof two. What is the Power, brother?
You can have any attitude towards Star Wars, for example, consider that the only task of the fantastic saga is to entertain and kill the audience’s time. But facts are stubborn things. The story, created by George Lucas, filled a void in the spiritual lives of millions of fans.
Just one example. According to the results of the latest population census in Great Britain, the authorities found that 390 thousand adherents of “Jediism” are alive and well in the Kingdom. And this, for a minute, is 0.7 percent of the country’s total population. There are even fewer Jews and Buddhists.
Jediists worship a certain Force that does not even think of being measured in newtons. What is this? Let's go back to the source:
The Force is what gives a Jedi his power, Obi-Wan Kenobi tells the newly converted Luke Skywalker. – This is an energy field created by all living beings. It surrounds us and penetrates us. This is the energy that holds the entire Galaxy together.
It is not surprising that in the special register of the British Ministry of Justice under code 8968 there is now an officially registered new religious movement Jedi Knight - “Jedi Knight”.
By the way, in Australia there are fewer Jedi – “only” 70 thousand. This is probably why they are considered to be citizens who find it difficult to answer about their religion.
There are Jediists in Russia, according to some sources, about 5 thousand people. They are modest guys - they master esoteric techniques, fight with “light sabers” and live quietly and peacefully next to elves, fans of the monster Cthulhu sleeping at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and Pastafarians who worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Proof three. Mask, I know you
We ask forgiveness from all believers if further analogies seem dubious to you. But, as they say, it is what it is: we only carefully broadcast discussions on fan sites and in public social networks.
There are a lot of hints about the contents of the Bible in Star Wars. Even the key wish of the Jedi, “May the Force be with you,” closely echoes the Gospel of John (14:16-17k) – “May the Spirit always be with you.”
Fans compare almost all the heroes of the saga with one or another significant figure in the main book of all times and peoples. And for good reason. Obi-Wan, the mentor of the future Dark Lord, appears in the image of John the Baptist. Either Luke Skywalker or his father Anakin are credited with the traits of the Savior. Emperor Palpatine, aka Darth Sidious, is, of course, the devil. Even a couple of robots, R2-D2 and C-3PO, are portrayed as prophets.
There are more than enough facts that directly hint that Lucas’s cunning plan to place anchors in “Star Wars” both for experts in world religions and for those who consider themselves theologians. But we won’t list everything. We will try to focus your attention on the brightest ones.
Now a little specifics. Why is Obi-Wan John? Firstly, a consonant name. Secondly, in A New Hope we first hear his voice against the backdrop of the desert landscapes of Tatooine. Here is a clear allusion to the Baptist: “It was the prophet Isaiah who spoke about him: “A voice is heard in the wilderness” (Gospel of Matthew 3:3c). Thirdly, fans saw in the moment where Obi-Wan brings the unconscious Luke back to life, an analogy with the baptismal rite. Fourthly, Kenobi's lightsaber swings draw a clear cross - first from top to bottom, then from left to right. Well, among other things, the scenes with Skywalker Jr.’s mentor were filmed in the same places ( Tunisia) and in the same 1976 as the episodes with John for the mini-series “Jesus of Nazareth”.
When Darth Vader is compared to the Savior, they first of all hint at the fact of his birth, they say, according to his mother, he did not have a father. However, this is not an argument, and further development The plot says that Skywalker Jr., Luke, is most likely worthy of the role of the Messiah. If you translate his name from Latin, you get Light. Immediately one remembers: “I am light, and I came into the world.” (Gospel of John 9:5), “I am the light of the world” (Gospel of Matthew 4:16;17:1) and other similar allusions. And in the scene where young Skywalker hangs on a cross-shaped antenna in Cloud City, many fans of the saga saw a symbolic image of the crucifixion of Christ.
Han Solo and his shaggy partner Chewbacca got the images of the apostles. The smuggler, brilliantly performed by Ford, at first led, to put it mildly, not the most righteous lifestyle, but having learned the doctrine of the Force, he followed Luke, like a repentant sinner following the Savior. There is also a moment of betrayal in his story, which recalls the cowardice of the Apostle Andrew.
Star Wars also has its own Judas. True, unlike the biblical anti-hero, Lando Calrissian did not commit suicide, but, having come to his senses, joined the rebels. But the scene where the Cloud City administrator hugs Khan and smiles at him is painfully reminiscent of the description of biblical betrayal.
Some fans have gone even further and compare both owners of the “heavenly” surname – Anakin and Luke with Father and Son. And for some reason, Han Solo’s ship, the Millennium Falcon, was included in the Holy Spirit. It turns out that if you transform the image of a vehicle, you get not a bird of prey at all, but a quite peace-loving dove. In the image of which... correctly, the third hypostasis of God is often depicted.
In general, if you are going to watch Star Wars again, pay attention to small details that clearly indicate a connection with religion.
Proof four. Yoda and the Void
Considering that all spiritual literature is closely related to each other and has common roots and meanings, it is not surprising that representatives of different faiths and religions find references to their faith in the saga. And even theologians do not dispute this.
Thus, Doctor of Medicine John M. Porter from Arizona, who builds his life according to the canons of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, even wrote the book “The Tao of Star Wars.”
For the sake of truth, we note that Taoism is a universal teaching, and its roots are visible in many works of literature. Even in “Winnie the Pooh and All-All-All.” Nevertheless, Porter very reasonably finds in the dialogues of the characters a connection with the fundamental principles of the teachings of Lao Tzu.
For example, the Jedi Force is nothing more than a concept that is defined by the word “Ki” in Japanese and “Chi” in Chinese. And the confrontation between the multi-colored sides - Light and Dark - is nothing more than the fundamental opposition of Taoism - Yin and Yang.
Remember Qui-Gon's fight with Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace? So in this confrontation it is literally stated summary concept of Tao. There is Acceptance, Emptiness, Humility, and all the other dogmas.
According to the doctor, Star Wars could very well be called "Luke Has No Patience." It is obvious that Skywalker Jr. did not read chapter 67 of the Tao Te Ching treatise, dedicated to this principle. Even Master Yoda says this directly: “I cannot teach him. This boy has no patience."
Proof five. R2-D2 in Indiana Jones
Of course, no cult can live long and “gather souls” without regular mentions of it in other sources. Star Wars is no exception. Our favorite space opera is constantly parodied in The Simpsons, Family Guy and Futurama. Dr. Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory appears from time to time as Lord Vader. There are references to the main characters of the saga in the series “How I Met Your Mother”, “Scrubs”, “Supernatural” and many others.
What can I say? Suffice it to recall Jay and Silent Bob from Kevin Smith's comedies - perhaps the main Star Wars movie fans.
Directors often insert “Easter eggs” into their films with a hint of their favorite epic. For example, in Star Trek, when a spaceship explodes, the robot R2-D2 flashes among the wreckage. And in the film Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, where Lucas was a producer and screenwriter, on the walls of the ancient Well of Souls temple you can see the image of the same R2-D2 and his mechanical comrade C-3PO.
He who has eyes, let him see.
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Just in case, we will remind you of the order and release dates of the saga episodes.
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Original trilogy
1977 Star Wars. Episode IV: A New Hope / Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1980 Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back / Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1983 Star Wars. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi / Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Prequel trilogy
1999 Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace / Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
2002 Star Wars. Episode II: Attack of the Clones / Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2005 Star Wars. Episode III: Revenge of the Sith / Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Sequel trilogy
2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens / Star Wars: The Force Awakens
BESIDES
In December 2016, the first full-length spin-off of the film saga “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was released.
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2017 Star Wars. Episode VIII / Star Wars. Episode VIII
2019-2020 Star Wars. Episode IX / Star Wars. Episode IX
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Hi all!
I propose a geeky conversation on the topic of Star Wars (SW). First of all, a little Q&A about what I mean.
What is this?
A few fan theories on the topic of Star Wars (except for the obvious)... At a certain angle, you can get rid of some plot inconsistencies, losses during the transition from episode to episode, ridiculous coincidences, etc.Why should I read this?
If you don't like Star Wars, there's no need. Otherwise, you may see new plot lines in a familiar story. Perhaps, like me, this will make it more interesting to watch the film, or maybe you already noticed all this, but you had no one to talk about it with.What is this fanfiction?
No, I'm not making up a story, just interpreting and guessing. Such theories can be found on Reddit. I used some of them to fill in the gaps where I didn't think of it myself.Spoilers?
Yes, you can’t do without them, but only from the original and new trilogy, the Force Unleashed game and a little from the animated series “Clone Wars” and “Rebels”. The seventh episode, no matter how much I would like it, will not include it, not everyone has watched it yet.Expanded Universe?
Unfortunately, after the release of the seventh part, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon. Now this is just a collection of legends, perhaps true, but most likely not. But, since some information has not yet been refuted by the new expanded universe, we can take this as at least some source of information.A little boring
It seems to me that it is fundamentally wrong to classify Star Wars as science fiction. We know nothing about the laws of physics in the “galaxy far, far away,” and everything we have seen shows that they are very different from ours. Therefore, films like “Star Wars Science” are interesting from the point of view of popularizing science, but not refuting physics in the Star Wars universe. By and large, we cannot even be sure that the outer space of the Earth has a similar density to ours, and that sound does not propagate in it.easter egg
Once, during a debate on this topic, it was pointed out to me that in the Star Wars, at a minimum, our universe is meant, since in the “hidden threat” we see the delegation of E.T., and in E.T. itself. Seeing Yoda, the alien screamed “home, home!” Bad argument, but good Easter egg.
Among other things, the basis of everything in the world of Star Wars is the Force: an intelligent deity (or at least very close to it), pursuing the goal of maintaining balance in the Universe at any cost. There are a lot of weird coincidences in the film's plot (especially in the new trilogy) that drive the plot along. And, although, in screenwriting, “a piano in the bushes” is a low-grade device that speaks of the laziness of the screenwriters, in the case of Star Wars, the whole idea is based on this piano. It’s either accept it or not. The Force can lead heroes anywhere and protect them from death if this suits its goals.
Actually, the theories themselves.
Theory: The Empire Scapegoated Droids
What do you remember from the new trilogy? Beautiful cities, political squabbles, Master Yoda with a lightsaber, a bunch of holograms and... droids, a lot of droids.
In A New Hope and, in general, in the original trilogy, droids are also present, but there are much fewer of them. At the same time, these are mainly droids that were produced in the Republic. Not to mention the fact that they look like scrap metal (not counting the imperial ones, of course)
The question is why a civilization in which the issue of artificial intelligence has been resolved and where droids occupy a central place in life suddenly stopped using them.
From the animated series "Rebels" and the games "Force Unleashed" we can understand that the transformation of a republic into an empire did not go so smoothly. And yet, at the beginning of episode 4, we learn that Darth Sidious dissolved parliament (it took him 19 years), this is the last reminder of the Republic.
Palpatine initially became Supreme Chancellor due to the threat of the Sith and the confederacy of independent systems. Having come to power, he resolved these issues, on the one hand, by taking control of the Trade Federation (the main sponsor of the separatists), on the other, by declaring all rumors about the Sith a conspiracy against the Republic, and the Jedi as traitors. But, despite the fact that the crisis was (formally) resolved, Palpatine's power increased over the next 19 years, so much so that he was able to dissolve the Senate without consequences. It can be assumed that he used the well-known “external enemy” technique to intimidate the galaxy and strengthen his position. My theory: he used droids. At that time, the rebels did not yet exist and over the next years they offered weak resistance. Their positions strengthened closer to the events of New Hope, when droids remained in the galaxy only as a necessary measure.
Why not the Jedi?
Most of them were destroyed by Order 66; those who remained could be chosen as terrorists, but it can be assumed that the emperor took a different path. At the beginning of A New Hope, Admiral Motti brazenly declares that the doctrine of force is an outdated religion. Han Solo also tells Obi Wan that having flown around the galaxy he has not found evidence of the existence of the force, although due to his age he should have witnessed the events of the Clone Wars. Chewie also helped Yoda escape from Kashyk and could have told Han about this.
It seems to me that the empire denied the existence of the Jedi and the force, declaring them magicians and charlatans. Nineteen years is not enough for people to forget the events they witnessed, but with massive propaganda (and also taking into account the great rarity of the Jedi) it was possible to convince most that what they saw was not what they thought, and the Jedi are like sorcerers we have: smart, skilled magicians (who kidnap children and teach them to play around with a lightsaber).
offtopic about Khan, who shot first
Not the most popular topic for holivar here. All information can be found by searching “Han shot first”, but here I’ll just briefly describe it. There is an iconic scene in the Cantina on Tatooine where Han kills Greedo for extortion. Khan initially shot first, but many fans looked through the haze for signs that Khan was defending himself. Lucas later ordered a shot of Greedo to be added to the scene, which caused outrage among those fans who liked the idea of a cold-blooded Han Solo. After all, in the latest re-release, the scene was re-edited so that it appears that both are shooting at the same time.
Which version is correct - the debate continues (although Khan shot first).
Let's assume that Palpatine chose a new " external threat"for government propaganda. For example - droids. It is quite understandable that people fell for it easily. Droids caused a lot of trouble during the Clone Wars. They ravaged planet after planet and were often used for espionage and assassination. In A New Hope, the cantina owner refuses to serve the droids. His reaction seems a little exaggerated. How could non-drinking peaceful droids interfere with the work of a bar where murderers and smugglers gathered? Perhaps people were afraid of droids and considered them a threat in any form.
There was another reason for cultivating hatred towards droids. The empire, like any militarized dictatorship, had to increase production at a rapid pace to maintain stability. Widespread employment of the population and a focus on the military industry would help keep people under control. At the same time, the widespread use of droids in industry left no room for manual labor. On the one hand, the purchasing power of the population was falling, which threatened the collapse of the economy; on the other hand, low employment and the benefits of “free machine labor” would lead to the fact that the majority of the population would have too much free time. As a result, dissatisfaction with the regime would grow and there would be an opportunity to create organized resistance.
If you still don't feel sorry for droids
There is a scene in Return of the Jedi where a droid is being tortured in the Hutt's hideout.
This begs the question of why anyone would program a droid to sense pain. And even so, why make him scream. Explanation: the widespread hatred of droids could make such an “upgrade” quite popular, because when tormenting the enemy, you need to understand that he is in pain.
Theory: Empire is not the best economic model
Not quite a full-fledged theory, more of an observation.In addition to the lack of droids, after the transition from Revenge of the Sith to A New Hope, the obvious technological backwardness of the Empire is striking. Almost nothing of what the clone army used was preserved in the empire. This equipment may have been destroyed by the rebels in recent years before A New Hope, but why then is all the new production of the Empire so behind.
On the one hand, the reason may be the exclusion of droids from production. Without 24/7 slave labor, simpler designs were required to quickly build up military power. It can also be assumed that technology in the Republic was produced on the basis of a competitive market, while the Empire could not afford to loosen its grip. Most likely, all main production was “nationalized,” which could not but affect the quality of the products.
We know examples
I don’t want to draw parallels, but we can compare this with the USSR in pre-NEP times, when the main ideology was “war communism”. At the same time, many enterprises were nationalized, including the first energy company, previously owned by the Siemens brothers. I am not making any assessment, I am simply noting that the NEP was a necessity due to similar problems.
It is obvious that in a galactic empire the concept of private property is not valued. In The Empire Strikes Back, Lando Calrisian says that their colony does not fall under the Empire's jurisdiction because it is too small. But they still lived in constant fear until they made a deal with the Empire (the terms of which Vader easily broke).
In total, the entire private sector works for the Empire, while the Empire itself is mainly engaged in the military industry. For example, it took about 20 years to build the Death Star, which is quite good considering the scale of production and the level of secrecy. Moreover, it is difficult to believe that the second death star was built within such a short period of time after the destruction of the first. It can be assumed that construction proceeded in parallel.
For comparison, you can look at the Floating Nuclear Power Plant project, which took about 10 years to build.
About the fatal vulnerability of the Death Star
By the way, that same heat sink on the Death Star is not such a Vulnerability. There have been many jokes on this topic, from Robot Chicken to the US government, but let's look at the facts:
1) The Death Star is perhaps one of the most energy-dense autonomous stations in the universe. It's scary to think how much heat it generated while operating at full power. A heat sink was necessary.
2) The mine was as narrow as possible and was guarded by heavy Turrets.
3) The rebels used the “red squadron” to attack. An elite fighter unit that was almost completely destroyed during the attack.
4) None of the pilots of the red squadron was able to complete the mission; even a direct hit, according to computer calculations, could not provide the necessary conditions for a chain reaction in the core.
5) The only one who was able to cope with the task was Luke, who also used the Force (read magic), was the best pilot in the galaxy and who was helped by his dead teacher in the form of a ghost.
I mean, it’s unlikely that risk planning during construction could take such a turn into account. After all, all other Empire equipment is vulnerable to direct hits from a large fleet.
Theory: Darth Vader is not such a villain, but rather a coward
Here you will have to go from afar. In addition, this theory is based on another fan idea, that Anakin died in revenge of the Sith.So, in order. At the end of the third episode, we see a mind-blowing fight between Anakin and Obi Wan, which lasts about 8 minutes of screen time.
This is one of the longest fights in cinema history. Changes of locations, use of force, chokes, various Jedi techniques, mindless sword twirling (1:40) and miracles of choreography. To many, this fight seemed unrealistic, to put it mildly. Especially considering that 20 years later the fight between Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi looks like this:
Let's say there is an explanation for the fight in Episode 3. Anakin and Obi-Wan fought side by side for many years. Surely sparring was a common thing for them, each knew what the other would do, and that is why their movements were so synchronized. But why, 20 years later, is Vader's revenge so sluggish?
I'm higher than you
At the end of the fight, Obi-Wan stands on a platform and Anakin stands on a platform in a river of lava. “It’s over, Anakin, I’m superior to you,” Obi-Wan says and adds that there’s no point in even trying.
Considering that Obi-Wan himself defeated Darth Maul while being lower, this is, to say the least, a strange statement. It can be assumed that Anakin knew very well how exactly his teacher won that battle. Perhaps Obi-Wan tells him that he himself is an expert in such a technique and Anakin will not be able to take him by surprise, to which Anakin replies: “You underestimate my strength.” As it turned out, this is not so.
According to one fan theory, Anakin died at the end of the third episode and was resurrected by the Emperor. One version of this theory suggests that the Emperor drained Padmé's life force to resurrect her. To confirm this, they show final scene Return of the Jedi after the re-release, where instead of Darth Vader we see young Anakin, although Obi-Wan looks exactly the same as before his death:
Among other things, this fits into the general reference to Christianity: “Anakin was conceived virginally, traveled the world, had disciples, was betrayed by a friend, and was resurrected after death).
My version is that the Emperor not only resurrected Darth Vader, but also kept him alive. That is why Vader did not dare to speak out against the Emperor, but did everything so that someone would do it for him.
In Force Unleashed, we saw how Vader, with the help of a secret apprentice, started a rebellion against Palpatine almost from scratch. At the same time, Vader did not take the opportunity to betray the emperor, but he did not kill Glen Marek either. If we assume that all this was in Darth Vader's plans, then all the resistance appeared only thanks to him.
Next in A New Hope we see the fight between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader. Obi-Wan is older, he hasn't practiced fencing in decades, but Darth Vader has had more practice, and yet, from their fight, it is clear that Vader is not very keen on killing his former master. Perhaps he was deliberately stalling for time, or trying to capture Obi-Wan alive.
If you watch their fight carefully, you can see that they seem to be crossing swords at the beginning for the sake of formality. Towards the end it looks more like a fight, but only at the instigation of Obi-Wan, Vader rather defends himself. Notably, he later shows himself to be a more active swordsman.
And more about the fight
I don't have any confirmation, but I always view this fight this way: Obi-Taught Darth Vader the basics of using a lightsaber. Perhaps the style in which fighting is fought (essentially Kendo, of course) is the basic style for all students. Obi-Wan, imposing this particular fighting style on Vader, seems to be trying to evoke the necessary feelings in him. Vader plays along former teacher. Thus, he does not fall under Sidious's suspicions, but at the same time carries on a silent conversation with Obi-Wan.
As Luke runs up to the fight, Obi-Wan looks at him and then smiles at Vader. Vader understands that Luke is his chance, he also understands what Obi-Wan’s plan is and, when the latter prepares to connect with the force, Vader kills him, although at that moment there was no need (he put the sword away).
In general, throughout the film, Vader is not so eager to kill. Here, for example, is a selection of all his kills, mostly by red squadron pilots:
about a capsule without signs of life
At the beginning of A New Hope, the Imperials do not destroy the escape pod, effectively setting the plot in motion. This fits perfectly with the story of droid oppression. By that time, most of the “sentient” droids had been destroyed, so the Imperials, confident in their superiority, could not imagine that some droids could cause them trouble.
In The Empire Strikes Back, as Han Solo is about to be frozen, Chewbacca breaks free and begins scattering stormtroopers. Boba Fett aims at Chewbacca, but Vader stops him from shooting. It’s a rather strange act, it’s clear why he needs Leia, but there was no point in leaving Chewbacca alive.
In fact, Vader leads Luke to the Emperor by any means, simultaneously preparing him for this meeting. At the end of Return of the Jedi, Vader hesitates not because the light and dark sides are fighting within him, but because he knows that with the death of the Emperor, he himself will die. Perhaps that is why he prevented Luke from killing Sidious by stopping his lightsaber, and Sidious, already doubting Vader, was calm and knew that Vader would protect him. We also saw in Force Unleashed that Vader's armor can withstand more than just a force lightning strike, but still, after the Emperor's death, he says that he can no longer be saved.
Another far-fetched confirmation of Vader’s “lordship”. In "New Hope" - the attack aircraft "smear". They miss their target so obviously that the phrase stormtroopers aim has become a household word. Perhaps they were given instructions “not to kill,” because earlier Obi-Wan, inspecting the corpses of the Jawas, says that stormtroopers are excellent marksmen. Also, later on the Hoth, they easily overwhelm the resistance defenses.
Probably not though
In fact, it doesn’t seem to me that the stormtroopers missed on purpose. I think there is another explanation. Blasters may not be the best weapons in terms of accuracy, but their use is due to their versatility. Armies in the Star Wars universe operate on different planets, with different gravity and atmosphere. Using bullets could often be impossible. If you add to this the fact that the Empire was worse at producing than the Republic, you can understand why stormtroopers shoot significantly worse than clones. However, in certain conditions, when they are dealing with familiar environments (Tatooine, Hoth), they can shoot significantly better. After all, the Death Star was introduced into the OPE quite recently and the stormtroopers have not yet gotten used to it.
If I liked the recording, I can continue to do similar “around-the-scenes analysis.” If not... Well, then no. In any case, thanks for reading to the end.
The Star Wars film series is legendary. Many people are inspired by this story, seeing in it a call to fight Evil and injustice, and want to imitate the wise and strong Jedi. It is believed that this film serves good example and teaches you to distinguish between what is good and what is bad. But is this really so? Seeing the epic battles and dashing adventures of the heroes, we don’t think what all this is for and where it ultimately leads. Let's abstract ourselves from spectacular special effects and exciting plots and look deeper into the realm of meaning. To do this, let us analyze one of the latest (on at the moment) films in the series - " Star wars. The Last Jedi".
Family image
Let's start, in fact, with family values And family image. What do we see? There is not a single family in the film. Yes, there are individual characters connected by blood ties, but there are no intact families. Almost all the heroes are without family or tribe: we don’t know who their parents are, whether they have families, children - in the plot it doesn’t seem to matter. Everyone we see is a proud loner, bound by “one chain and bound by one goal.” It would be clearer if these people fought to protect their families and loved ones, everything that is dear to them. But this is not the case. Fight for the sake of fight and abstract values. The war gives meaning to their empty, lonely life: if the fight ends, they have nowhere to return, no one is waiting for them. The family shown in the film is extremely dysfunctional. Leia Organa is the leader of the Rebel Resistance, leading the fight against the First Order, where her son Ben Solo occupies one of the key positions. Ben renounced his family and changed his name to Kylo Ren, and also killed his father in the previous film. And now Leia is a widow. She has a legendary brother, Luke, who leads a secluded life on a distant planet, refusing all requests for help. The theme of family is also given attention in this aspect: Rey really wants to know who her parents were, and ultimately comes to the conclusion that they were slaves who sold her for money.
Message: Friends and associates are better than family: they are more reliable and faithful, they will not betray and are always ready to help (unlike dubious relatives). If you decide to connect your life with a man, then it is better not to give birth to children: it is not clear what they will grow up to be and how much evil they can bring. Children are taught that they do not need parents, because Rey coped well without them, and Kylo Ren renounced his family (these characters are endowed with the Force and are very attractive to teenagers, although they represent two different opposing sides).
Formation of distorted female images
There are no women left in the Star Wars universe. There are no wives, mothers, hearth-keepers, beautiful muses, but there are warriors, generals, and mechanics. In essence, they are no different from men. Only women's bodies. Who knows, maybe if Leia had coped with her feminine tasks, her son would not have fallen under the influence of the cosmic villain Snoke. Here, of course, the father had to set an example and form the right values. But in the film we see strong, militant women: the Resistance is headed by an elderly woman, Leia Organa, who would like to nurse her grandchildren; the commander of the stormtrooper squad is the female Phasma; a new young Jedi endowed with the Force - a young fierce girl Rey; when Leia is injured, the woman Emilin Holdo becomes the captain; the storyline of the mechanic girl Rose is developed. They all don’t have time to take care of children; many women don’t have them yet, and probably never will. They have no time to build relationships with men (unless this is a sworn enemy).
Message: The most suitable and worthy occupation for a woman is struggle and war. You shouldn’t waste your energy on giving birth and raising children, because they still grow up ungrateful. It’s better to be a partner, a fighting friend, than a wife (otherwise you’ll end up a widow). Typically feminine qualities and skills are already outdated.
Attitude towards elders
Lack of respect for elders not only by age, but also by status: teachers, commanders. And this looks like the norm. The conflict between Luke Skywalker and Ben Solo undermines the teachers' trust. Towards the end of the film, Luke and the ghost of Master Yoda burn the Jedi library as a symbol of abandoning the legacy of their ancestors and a call to move forward. Yes, at the end of the film it is shown that some of these books were taken out on the ship, but now this wealth no longer belongs to the Jedi temple. It's reminiscent of real historical moments with the looting and burning of great libraries. Poe Dameron constantly violates the orders of General Leia Organa, acts without permission, refuses to obey Vice Admiral Emilin Holdo, accusing her of treason (although there was no treason on her part), launches her campaign behind her back, as a result exposing the remnants of the Resistance to attack. This is how a “good” hero behaves, with whom we empathize.
In the First Order we see a military hierarchy and submission to elders, but we are not talking about respect: simply submission to the stronger and more far-sighted. And when possible, Kylo Ren kills leader Snoke and takes his place. But Kylo is a controversial character, and the audience empathizes with him too. Thus, discipline and adherence to tradition in the film are shown as something outdated and negative, because these qualities are represented by the unpleasant characters of the First Order: General Hux and the army of stormtroopers. Rey, while in the Jedi temple, constantly destroys buildings in one way or another. Not on purpose, but she does it anyway.
Message: the experience and knowledge of our ancestors are already outdated. It is important to be able to act independently, impulsively, even if others may suffer as a result of such decisions. Two extremes: either you mindlessly follow orders, like a faceless stormtrooper, or you are a bright individual who obeys no one. It talks about the mistakes of the previous generation of Jedi, their short-sightedness, and what this led to.
Increasing contradictions between men and women
All the main confrontations in the film are between men and women. 1) The First Order, represented by Snoke, Kylo Ren and General Hux - the Rebel Squad led by Leia Organa. 2) Those endowed with the Force: Kylo Ren and Rey, their interaction, where there is a place for both struggle and cooperation. Luke Skywalker never left his island: he arrived to fight Ren in an astral body. 3) Finn, when he tries to leave the ship, is Rose, wanting to prevent desertion. 4) Finn - Phasma. 5) Emilyn Holdo - Poe Dameron, refusing to obey. Women in the film are shown to be more courageous, strong, and honest. The rebels are led by a woman and the new Jedi is also a girl. And on the side of the First Order is an incomprehensible male creature and Kylo Ren, who has turned to darkness.
Female characters give their lives to save their allies (men too, but the emphasis is on women: Sister Rose and Emilin Holdo), the female mechanic is more reliable and loyal. The male characters, even the positive ones, look less reliable in the film: Poe Dameron violates orders, Finn is not distinguished by loyalty (he has feelings and sympathy for Rey, but in her absence he becomes interested in Rose). The traitor in the film turns out to be a man (a master burglar). When Rey trusts Kylo Ren to help him, she ends up falling into a trap.
Message: You can’t trust men, a woman should be strong and self-sufficient, be able to stand up for herself.
Increasing contradictions between nations and classes
The hatred of ordinary soldiers for those who got rich from the supply of weapons and live in luxury and wealth is clearly shown. A well-known technique: to set the masses against the ruling elite. And the solution is proposed to be simple - destroy everything. “I wish I wouldn’t leave one stone unturned from this disgusting, chic city,” says Rose (in the film, this is, as it were, a noble character). We are forced to empathize with the rebels, the poor, the slaves. But they are all inspired by a very primitive idea - to destroy what was not created by them. How they are going to live after this is silent. There is also a noticeable division by nation. Almost all the good characters are of obvious European appearance. There is also an African American Finn and a Chinese woman Rose, whose adventures are given a significant place in the film (when watching the episode with the kiss of these two characters, you get the strong feeling that political correctness in Hollywood is clearly too much). Among the “villains”: the alien Snoke, General Hux, reminiscent of the German Fuhrer, and in the repulsive character of the traitor-burglar, viewers can easily discern a representative of the Russian nation. In the English version of the film, he even throws out the word “hard labor” in “pure” Russian.
Message: the existing order is bad and must be destroyed, freedom must be given to the oppressed; discrediting the image of a representative of Russian civilization.
Blurring the boundaries between what is good and what is bad
It is not always possible to clearly separate one from the other in life, but there are still values and moral guidelines to which one should strive. Yes, the film contains inspiring examples of kindness, mutual assistance, and the pursuit of positive ideals. But there are many moments when good characters use dishonest tactics. A la guerre comme a la guerre (in war as in war). In the fight between Kylo Ren and Rey, it is clear that they can freely use each other's lightsabers. Both characters are attractive to young audiences, thus showing that there is not much difference between the "Light" and the "Dark". And their names are very similar (the Jedi girl Rey and the new leader of the First Order Ren), which is hardly a coincidence. The master burglar confirms this same idea, pointing out that the arms dealers are arming not only the First Order, but also the Rebels. It turns out that everything is relative. And in the film there is no choice as such between creation and destruction. The choice has already been made for you and is made in favor of the fight. You can only decide which side to take in this fight. But as a result of such confrontation, the conflict is not only not resolved, but also intensifies.
Message: the choice comes down to which side to fight on and what to die for. It is necessary to destroy the existing unjust order (which will be new order, no need to think). Instead of creating something new, the path of struggle and destruction is proposed. One way out is revolution. Or completely submit to the existing unjust order. The audience is also asked to empathize with the villain, showing that circumstances pushed him down this path. And if in the previous parts the evil Sith and Darth Vader were very scary, now the villains look very good: very attractive (except for the deceased Snoke: he was repulsive).
Total:
Under the guise of sublime and noble ideas, destructive values are also promoted. Yes, there are great ideas in the film that inspire. But they serve as an attractive backdrop and delicious dish, in which there is poison, and it covers up the positive aspects. Like a fly in the ointment.
- destruction of the idea of family, femininity and motherhood, distortion of family values;
- a mixture of masculine and female roles, erasing differences between the sexes, ideas of feminism;
- attractive portrayal of negative characters, justification of their actions;
- confusion of ideas about what is good and what is bad, dubious role models;
- direction positive qualities people are on the wrong path: instead of creation and dissemination of positive values, people are called to a non-alternative struggle, resistance to the existing order. And we know that in the end this only leads to intensification of the struggle itself. It doesn't matter whether your sympathies are on the side of the First Order or on the side of the Rebels - these are two sides of the same coin. A war that never ends. More and more people are entering the furnace of this struggle. There will be new Jedi, there will be a new Darth Vader. But in the end everything is the same. So, maybe the exit is somewhere in the other direction?