Okay, so I know we all think we know exactly what should have happened or how it could’ve been better. But as of now I actually really liked TROS.
Now, I think the reason I am so cool with it is that while I’m heartbroken my baby boy is dead, especially after bendemption, I think Rey’s reaction wasn’t all bad.
She just spent the entire battle with Palpetine removing herself from hatred and anger and connecting with all thr Jedi’s of a thousand generations.
When Ben disappears, his body fading to become one with the force as per Jedi standards, I think if anything, it would be comforting.
He will always be with her, and any lingering doubts she could’ve possible had are gone. He has been redeemed, and become the Jedi he was meant to be. And now he will live on within her and she will never be alone.
I just can’t help but think how fucking powerful the kiss between Rey and Ben was. It was stated that they are dyads in the force. Something that hasn’t been seen in generations. Their bond is so strong. One soul in two bodies. So imagine the intensity between them when they shared that kiss. When they were finally able to be with each other, as brief as it was, it was INTENSE. They were so happy. They were born for one another. They were in love.
So at least « the rise of Skywalker » gave us the ultimate blessing that is Badass Ben Solo.
Amazing that without a single line of dialogue, Adam Driver was able to convey so much Solo into the character, just through facial expressions and body language ❤️
