The Force Awakens coming to theaters is what finally got me to watch the movies at 17. I watched them in the order of cinematic release, and they were pretty fun. I wasn't surprised when I decided TFA was my favourite; a modern movie for a teenager who enjoys modern movies. I also quickly fell in love with Rey; it was so cool to see this young woman to whom I could relate to an extent be so awesome and kick ass.By the time TLJ came out, I was living in the absolute worst, darkest period of my very short life. I was sitting alone in that theater, a 19-year-old orphan girl who was living alone in a shitty apartment I could barely afford, and I was watching this 19-year-old orphan girl who was struggling and alone and she was afraid, and in doubt, and confused, but also so fierce and strong and independent and so incredibly optimistic. It gave me so much joy and hope to see her be so brave, and make meaningful connections in the most unexpected places. I walked out of that theatre happy and overwhelmed in a very positive way. I couldn't stop thinking about the movie for weeks. It made me believe that, even though I didn't have this magical cosmic power like she did, I could still keep kicking, and be okay.(Unfortunately I can't say that I felt the same after TROS. I was quite saddened to see how they turned her character into someone who was scared of herself, who needed approval from others, who was stripped completely of her own agency, who became a mere vessel; I walked out of the theatre feeling miserable and hopeless.)Nothing in this world is perfect, and that applies to this character and the movies she's in, as well. I'm aware of that. But I'm also aware of the fact that there are many reasons why some people hold certain things close to their heart, while other things don't sit well with them. As long as it doesn't interfere negatively with your life, why be mean about it?TL:DR: I love Rey and I love The Last Jedi and I don't care what anyone says. via /r/StarWars https://ift.tt/2Ofx2Mh
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