A few nights ago, my huge Star Wars fan husband and I were talking about the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi. Let's just say that, in our opinion, the movie was a huge letdown.
We started discussing the various fan theories and characters from the franchise. During the conversation, I mentioned that I hoped Finn's character would have a smaller role in the next movie because, frankly, I find him annoying.
Disclaimer: This is not about disliking any of the actors involved. I personally enjoyed characters such as Lando Calrissian and Mace Windu, and I believe John Boyega is a talented actor with a bright future ahead of him. My criticism is directed solely at the character of Finn (FN-2187).
In my view, Finn is the most irritating Star Wars character since Jar Jar Binks. In fact, there are several similarities between the two. It often feels as though the writers are working hard to make Finn's supporting character arc more compelling, but it hasn't really connected with me.
In The Force Awakens, Finn begins as a First Order stormtrooper who wants out and ultimately defects. He later joins the Resistance, but much of his motivation seems tied to Rey and his desire to impress her.
He's certainly no Han Solo, and if the writers decide to make Finn and Rey a romantic couple, I'll be disappointed. We also discussed some of the fan theories surrounding Rey and Finn. Whether any of those theories prove true remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised if Lucasfilm takes the story in an unexpected direction.
Nevertheless, my biggest issue with Finn is that he seems to complain constantly, overcompensate, and always wants to be the hero. As a result, I find him difficult to connect with as a character.
I'm still not entirely sure why The Last Jedi took the story in the direction it did, but it will be interesting to see where the franchise goes from here.
May the Force be with us, and let's hope the next installment is less of a letdown.
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