Joseph Gordon-levit's take on Luke and tlj

Joseph Gordon-levit's take on Luke and tlj Jan 18, 2018 0:28:33 GMT via mobile

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Post by Waxer-n-boil on Jan 18, 2018 0:28:33 GMT

Jan 18, 2018 0:01:31 GMT mcufan said:

Jan 17, 2018 23:56:09 GMT Waxer-n-boil said:

Of course it was forced, no pun intended. The write up posted by the OP sounds like someone who really got some nice perks from Disney. LOL

I don't see what's so risky about changing a character into a broken down has-been when it clearly distinguishes a character that takes up the characterization he used to have. And let's not get into the contrivances and poor exposition behind Luke becoming a completely negative hermit.

we would be having a discussion about Luke not having evolved from rotj if he was the same wouldn't we? I'm sure we would.

A character can show change and development, and even be somewhat different - but still be competent. Here's some examples:

Han Solo showed some growth from the beginning of ANH to who he was by the end of ROTJ.

Luke Skywalker showed even more growth over the same time period.

Anakin underwent a powerful transformation to Darth Vader. But along the way he always showed a mixture of competency and incompetence.

Leia went from being a diplomat at the beginning of ANH to being a diplomat/general by ROTJ. And now a mother and "tough as nails" general in this trilogy.

Luke's characterization totally erased any trace of who he was in the OT. (Even Mark Hamill found that to be so). It was a contrived characterization to accomplish certain agendas within the trilogy and the messages behind it.