Oh, boo-hoo (34)
Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 September 2011 07:48) Written by Administrator Monday, 26 September 2011 00:00
Oh, Boo-hoo!
Luke - now played by Anthony Perkins - is grief stricken at Ben's death. Hey, Norman Bates was a psycho too!
Art Notes
The stars are streaking a bit around the Falcon - accelerating into Hyperspace already?
The corners of Luke's mouth are drawn in the turned down position - Perkins-like - so that means he's very very sad. Or plotting to torture more Womprats. We seem to be looking past Chewie. Or at least I think we are. What do you reckon?
"I - I - I can't believe he's gone."
"There was nothing you could have done Luke."
"I know, it's just *sniff* just that it seemed like only a few hours ago that we met."
"Uh, yeah, and it was only a few hours ago that my whole family, all my people and my entire planet was blown up and - "
"I can't believe Ben's gone. I remember the things he used to do. (Luke forces a wistful smile) Like the way he folded his arms when we were on that cliff and how he said 'excuse me, I must briefly away to the gentlemen's convenience' before he went to the bathroom in the Cantina..."
"My whole planet. Do you see me whingeing about - ?"
"...and how he'd put one foot forward and then the other when he walked. Oh, memories."
"Yep, at least you have those Luke. Oh, for crying out LOUD!"
Another of those bits of screen writing you just watch unquestioningly when you're a kid. How will Luke ever shake off his grief? What coping mechanism will he employ - « again?
Ah, yes, I remember (slowly backing away).
Thanks for reading! Care to comment?
Comments
Considering your distaste for the prequels and the ever-growing onslaught of 'canon' being invented to justify the madness of King George, I can only assume it is the space pirate.
"Giant Truffle of Neimoidia" Brilliant! You'll probably now tell me to look it up and I'll find that it really is a SW character! But that's ridiculous... oh wait: Dexter Jettser, Nute GunRay... oh right
What-what?
It also sounds like a Robert E. Howard Story, from a forgotten volume of Weird Tales.
Once Again; Way to comfort the princess, who just lost her entire world Luke!
Yes, many fans find Luke a weak, whiny character. I still like him actually. As always I'm impressed by how SW compresses so much into a small space of time without too much concern for emotional continuity - and just about pulls it off. Perhaps I'm used to it - maybe I was prepped for it as a 9 year old and now find it smoothly watchable without being too distracted by these faults and plot holes?
My kids were disappointed when I told them we could not also go to Ireland to meet the Star Wars comic guy there.
Just thought I'd send along the sentiment of some of your youngest fans.
Well, you did it again: you made my day.
Thanks so much and give the kids a hug from all of us.
John
PS: Reminds me, I better keep the comic clean!
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