Quote:There was better writing overall I'll agree there.  I also love how they went about making the storm troopers a force to reckon with.  I think my main problem was the villian which i'm not sure was possible to do correctly and how easy it was for people to use the force without training.  I understand them being able to swing a lightsaber a bit.  Although in the starwars universe I have always liked the characters that were powerful despite not having powers.  ex: Lando, Han, Chewie 

 

it set the stage for what should be an interesting episode VIII

 

After seeing it a second time, I believe Luke has planned all this.  I believe Rey was separated to keep her safe, the same way Luke and Leia were separated from Vader.

 

I think he felt all was lost unless he could be found by someone worthy of helping take the fight back against Ren's disciples (who, like he, defected from the Jedi and became Sith under his direction.)  Leverage and timing, as he was taught by Yoda and Obi Wan, that things could only be set right when the proper circumstances call for it.

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