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A Thousand Stars: Episode IV, Part 23
It's worth noting how much of the original film involves our heroes blundering through a series of plans gone wrong. They never intended to breach the Death Star and rescue Leia; they were supposed to get to Alderaan and deliver the secret plans and connect with the Rebellion. It was only Tarkin's heavy-handed attempts at coercion and ruthless disdain for the sanctity of life, that brought the Falcon and the Death Star together.
But going by Obi-Wan's wisdom that "there's no such thing as luck," this was ultimately the best scenario. (Even if it did involve bringing R2 and the precious plans directly back into enemy territory.) Because Leia is quick-thinking enough to formulate a new strategy, once she's freed, and hence lures the Empire into chasing them to their hidden base, the only sure way to keep the Death Star in-system long enough for the Rebels to have a chance at destroying it.
And yet people think these movies are simplistic. Huh.
Anyway, this unexpected detour on the Death Star leads to one of the most poignant moments of the film, Obi-Wan and Vader's reunion. Their connection is established with rather subtle shots such as this. Even without a visible expression, Vader's introspected sense is clearly established. His underlings probably wonder if he's a little unbalanced, what with his sudden pauses and oddly trailing-off sentences, hah. But as the audience we are intrigued.
Obi-Wan has his own premonitions, and though he does not mention Vader to Luke, I suspect he's well-aware of him from the moment they arrive at the Death Star. His heartfelt goodbye to his would-be apprentice is full of meaning that Luke might not now understand. But someday he will.
Next, varying levels of competence...
But going by Obi-Wan's wisdom that "there's no such thing as luck," this was ultimately the best scenario. (Even if it did involve bringing R2 and the precious plans directly back into enemy territory.) Because Leia is quick-thinking enough to formulate a new strategy, once she's freed, and hence lures the Empire into chasing them to their hidden base, the only sure way to keep the Death Star in-system long enough for the Rebels to have a chance at destroying it.
And yet people think these movies are simplistic. Huh.
Anyway, this unexpected detour on the Death Star leads to one of the most poignant moments of the film, Obi-Wan and Vader's reunion. Their connection is established with rather subtle shots such as this. Even without a visible expression, Vader's introspected sense is clearly established. His underlings probably wonder if he's a little unbalanced, what with his sudden pauses and oddly trailing-off sentences, hah. But as the audience we are intrigued.
Obi-Wan has his own premonitions, and though he does not mention Vader to Luke, I suspect he's well-aware of him from the moment they arrive at the Death Star. His heartfelt goodbye to his would-be apprentice is full of meaning that Luke might not now understand. But someday he will.
Next, varying levels of competence...