The Rise of Skywalker Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (IX)

[TheVileOne]

Considering the Colonel Kurtz reference, Lucas probably would have hurt some feelings too.

He hurt so many feelings with the prequels that a documentary was made about what a terrible person he was for destroying a piece of American culture.

 

[henzINNIT]

That film was quite interesting if I recall, despite the clickbait style title. Lucas did suffer a severe and potent backlash, which is really quite sad in hindsight. He was always a pretty likeable and straightforward guy too in my opinion. I enjoy his interviews a lot, had a great one with Nolan a while back that I wish was much longer.

 

[BatLobster]

I've always been very pro-Lucas, but the man was certainly not without his faults. I think it all boils down to the fact that he was a very introverted person...an editor and VFX pioneer at heart who disliked directing, was not emotionally prepared for being the figurehead of the cultural phenomenon he created, which ended up taking a big toll on his personal life, his marriage, etc.

That he was vilified as if he was actually a terrible person though was WAY over the top, and the people who did it are exactly like the manchildren of today (who ironically now praise George and shift their scorn to Kathleen Kennedy/Rian Johnson/JJ Abrams). This is a guy who took a huge step back from the most successful Hollywood careers of all time to be a single father to his kids. He didn't deserve the level of vitriol that was directed at him, even if he was spiteful and wrong about the special editions and not making the original version available.

You can't blame the guy at all for wanting to depart from such a toxic atmosphere.

 

[The Caped Knight]

John Williams was an absolute genius in how he crafted Luke theme to be the heart of Star Wars it blends so well with adventure, majestic wonder and heroics.

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[Sian]

It's funny how DLF erased the Skywalker bloodline yet still keep falling back on them. Hypocrites.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Loving the way Hamill approved of this moment.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

Hamill was just as happy as the fans to see Luke comeback

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[Sian]

Luke dressed in black....yet a good guy.
Rey dressed in white....Palpatine's granddaughter.

 

[henzINNIT]

I couldn't get past the uncanny valley. Way too creepy. I enjoyed watching a stunt double swing my favourite lightsaber around though..

 

[The Caped Knight]

You have to hand it to Hamill he never cease to give back to the community in thoughtful ways.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Potential spoilers for Gorgu character in Season 3 of The Mandalorian with Jedi Master Luke Skywalker!!!

 

[TheVileOne]

Who is to say Grogu will even appear in Season 3?

 

[Sian]

You know, I have to say this...DLF thoroughly erased the Skywalkers with TROS, but now they've brought back Luke in Mando. They just can't seem to want to let them go, can they?

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[KillerMcQueen]

Potential spoilers for Gorgu character in Season 3 of The Mandalorian with Jedi Master Luke Skywalker!!!

They should just make an animated series with Hamill based off this image.

 

[Sian]

Animation is so good these days I think they should; as Mark is already an experienced voice actor.

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[Sian]

Well done Mark.

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[The Caped Knight]