Showerthought: I always hated the ending of 'The Last Jedi' until I rewatched it with my kid

For years, I thought the whole Canto Bight plot was pointless and the movie should have just ended with Kylo and Rey teaming up after the throne room fight. But my 10-year-old asked 'why didn't the kid with the broom just leave?' after the credits rolled last week. That made me realize a better ending: show that kid, maybe a year later, using the Force to quietly help another slave escape, proving the legend spread without a big war. Anyone got a different fix for that movie's final act?

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jade_miller2mo ago

Saw a video essay that argued the broom kid scene was the whole point... the spark of hope thing. Your version is way more satisfying though.

max_davis2mo ago

Video essays always overthink it. Just enjoy the story you like.

stellam8925d ago

Totally feel you on this. The broom kid always felt like a weird afterthought to me. Just happy he had a job. Your idea is way better. Shows the Resistance's real win was inspiring people to help each other quietly. That's the kind of hope that actually spreads.