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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs
Wow. My body was not ready for that kind of hype.
Things I noticed:
- The lightsaber being passed at 0:52 is undeniably Anakin Skywalker's. The same one taken by Obi-Wan in their duel and given to Luke, who then lost it along with his hand in one of the most memorable scenes of Star Wars history. The connection is probably going to be very important to the plot.
- Vader's helmet. If you look closely, it looks like it's on a pedestal. Why? I know in the extended universe, the greatest Sith Lords had tombs built in their honor on Koriban where their spirits would be guarded and future generations could learn from old masters. I think it's possible that something similar was built for Vader,maybe even by Luke himself (who else would?). It would make sense to honor him this way as Anakin was trained and skilled in both the Light and Dark side of the force, but met his end as somewhat redemed. What better way to usher in a new erra of students than with a tale such as Vaders?
What I think it means:
I think Anakin's old Lightsaber could be a key of sorts for Vader's tomb and the possible powers/lessons within. Kylo Ren, the new villain, could have motivations tied to finding either the Lightsaber or the tomb. Kylo Ren's mask has a very strong resemblance to Revan, who was a master of both Light and Dark side similar to Vader (go play KotoR now if you have not already). I think JJ as a hardcore Star Wars fan might be playing around with a similar theme here.
There are speculations that one or more of the new characters are decendants of Skywalker (Luke or Leia), which is supported by the line in the trailer that echos exactly what Luke said to Leia in Return of the Jedi. Kylo Ren or any of the new characters such as Rey or Finn (it's totally going to be the girl) could be decendants, tieing them into the larger story and destiny around this old Lightsaber.
No one knows jack-all about the plot line, but these were my thoughts after digesting the new trailer.
When I was young and foolish myself and a bunch of friends traveled to America to see Episode 1 before it was released in the UK, we all know how that turned out.
The trailers for this one are not getting me enthused for this movie.
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No, seriously, as a 30-something who grew up obsessed with those movies, books, video games, and Legos, but who only saw Attack of the Clones once ever and it shall stay that way, I have to say: One of the best things about this trailer is that IT LOOKS LIKE STAR WARS. It NAILS the look and feel of the original trilogy universe. That is huge.
And, that opening pan...where you don't realize that's no ordinary mountain, because you're distracted by noticing that that's an old-school x-wing...dayumn.
Until someone cuts off their head. They're Immortal.
I worked for 5 years managing a comic specialty shop. The owner was a Star Wars fanatic. Kinda burns you out on it when you're dealing with someone regularly who thinks Star Wars is a lifestyle.
Yeah man I feel you. That would begin the wear me down too. I know people like that and they are great in short, seperate bursts. But it starts to outstay it's welcome.