Thoughts on "Rise of Skywalker"

Ever since watching the teaser for the new Star Wars trailer, I've been nothing but excited for this film. Which is nothing new at this point, I'll admit.

I will say though the episode title "Rise of Skywalker" is a bit iffy for me. But I think I know what they're trying to do.

The Skywalker in question is not Rey (she's not a Skywalker let's just deal with it) but the rise in the legend of Luke Skywalker. Note how in the teaser they talk about how every generation has a legend, and in the previous films, they wanted to find Luke and have him be a symbol of hope for the Resistance.

The only other theory I have is that the Skywalker in Kylo Ren/Ben Solo rises up over the dark side and becomes good again. Problem with that is its too much similar to Darth Vader's arc in Return of the Jedi. Now, that could work still as he soon realizes what happened with Vader in his final moments. But then again one of Kylo's main character traits is stubbornness - that's putting it lightly. So, chances are even if the Force ghost of Anakin Skywalker showed up and told him to be good again, he wouldn't listen. He'd claim, "IT'S A TRICK! YOU'RE LYING!"

Now, obviously, we all heard the beautifully sinister Palpatine laugh in the teaser. A writer I follow named Brad Meltzer indicated it may be indicating that Kylo did lie to Rey about who her parents, and she could be a part of the Emperor's heritage.

This would be an interesting take because it would be an interesting comparison to Kylo's upbringing. Kylo grew up in a good household but still ended up with the Dark Side, Rey comes from a lineage that struck fear and terror throughout the galaxy but has found herself to be a hero.

While that's a cool idea, a part of me wishes they'd keep it as Rey's parents being "nobodies." Because that shows you don't need to be worthy to have the Force or from a "royal bloodline."

But those are my thoughts.

What are yours?

And I know I probably don't need to say this but given how heated arguments can get with this topic (especially the newer films) please, please, PLEASE be respectful and courteous. Let's have civilized discussions, not a schoolyard argument.

P.S. It's great to see Lando again.