The Last Jedi has more than its share of plot twists. There’s almost no way to discuss the movie without spoiling them. If you haven’t seen it yet, please do so before reading on.
Remember the last scene of The Force Awakens? Rey has tracked Luke Skywalker across the galaxy. She seeks training, and the Resistance needs his help. She shows up on his doorstep and presents him with a lightsaber. The movie ends with that shot. Rey’s face is filled with expectation. Luke’s expression is hard to gauge.
It’s not just any lightsaber. It was Luke’s first, the one that belonged to his father, Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One who was prophesied to bring balance to the Force, trained by Jedi Master Kenobi…oh, for $%^&# sake.
It was with no small amount of relief that I laughed aloud when Luke’s first act in the new film is to take the saber, examine it, and throw it over his shoulder. Continued...