Post by dazz on Apr 2, 2020 2:07:46 GMT
Apr 2, 2020 1:24:35 GMT dazz said:
Pretty sure it was the software upgrade she got mid fight which patched her inferior combat skills she got from the Force that helped her beat Kylo in that fight, considering they didn't bother to actually show him weakening in the fight prior to that moment and she injures him further literally seconds after getting the patch.
Him actually weakening and Rey using it to her advantage drawing the fight out longer until adrenaline and anger couldn't overcome his blood loss to allow Rey the advantage would have been good, would show her smarts, keep Kylo dangerous and such, instead they did what they did...oh well.
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THIS! This, this, this!
That’s EXACTLY how that duel unfolded! And that was the problem with it when trying to use the “Kylo was wounded” argument in his duel with Rey. Unlike with his duel with Finn, not once does he pause because of his wound. Not once does he hesitate or slow down. Not once does he lose focus or concentration. Not once did his skills or domination diminish. In fact there were a few times he showed off. On top of that he chased Rey around - constantly backpedaling defensively - like she was a frightened rabbit.
His wound had no affect on him. Nothing changed until that Force download that she did.
It was an aesthetically appealing duel with the backdrop of the snowy forest in the night. And the more physical OT dueling style. I think that’s the reason why people get hooked into not paying attention to these details. But if you go back and watch it on YouTube or something, you will clearly see that “the wound” argument falls apart in that stage of the dueling.
And I agree, why they chose to choreograph it that way is a mystery to a fault.