| Soundwave said:
Star Wars hasn't created a truly groundbreaking new character since ... The Emperor or Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi. The prequels were a giant bust in that category. Rey/Finn/Poe are likable and believable enough at least. But you can't match the OT. |
I'd argue on Star Wars alone and not including the sequels Empire and Jedi that several characters featured across all three are less.
For example, I didn't like Luke in the original, but by the end of Jedi I loved him and his arc, he grew up and was more mature and disciplined.
The other big example is Darth Vader. Awesome looking character, but he was just the muscle in the first movie, it was in Empire and Jedi that he became legendary with his story of loss and redemption.
I would argue Han and Leia also benefit from sequels as their relationship and characterization grow.
My point is VIII could or could not really get into Rey, Finn, Ren, and Poe. I like them enough now that am hopeful they will become more complex and interesting.
