ST Chewie and Leia...The aftermath???

Agreed - first time I saw the film I thought if anything Chewie under-reacted, but second time I found his howl and Rey's scream extremely moving.

As regards the lack of 'a moment' between the two after their arrival back at base, I'm going with the theory that it would have been distressing for both of them and Leia, as the commanding officer, couldn't be seen in such an undignified condition in front of her troops. I'm sure Chewie loves her really and in time his life debt to Han will be transferred to Leia - can't see him ever forgiving Kylo though ... Kylo is a dead man walking if Chewie gets his hands on him

 

Beside the fact Chewie was focused on getting Finn the help he needed I suspect that he blames himself more then Leia for Han's death and just could not face her.

 

It was a WTF moment for sure. It actually blew my mind the second time I watched the film. Leia doesn't even know Rey at all and she goes straight to her for a hug. It's sloppy writing and directing for sure. I think the hug was done to keep people guessing Rey's liniage. The cost was huge tho as people are now going WTF? JJ will suffer for this forever unless it has a very good explanation in the next film.

 

Jeez, Chewbacca wasn't upset with Leia and blaming her. There can be a problem with them not encountering each other just for a particular shot, even though he was initially occupied with Finn. The shot showing him sitting by himself really showed the impact.

 

Leia would have at least quivered her lips if her lip muscles were able to move. I also think she whimpered although it sounded like a mannish growl.

 

Were more scenes shot but edited out of the final cut? If the rumours of Carrie Fishers performance are true that could explain it

 

Unkind. You'll get old someday too if you are lucky.

 

Its no different than never seeing anyone go to the loo.

They consoled each other offscreen.,a simple enough explanation.

 

I don't understand why we didn't see any interaction between them but by the same token, we, the audience, don't need to see every single interaction between everyone. That being said, I think Chewie was 1)Too overcome with grief to deal with it on a conscious level and 2)Wanted to make sure Finn got the medical help he needed if for no other reason then to make sure Han didn't die for nothing.

Or, you know, it could just be lousy screenwriting on the part of JJ and Kasdan.

 

To be fair, Chewie did try to kill her son. It would've been awkward.

 

Chewie goes with that woman that called him "so brave" and was flirting with him... They live happily ever after.

 

Watched it again for the 2nd time and for the second time, it remains my most hated moment in any Star Wars movie. Every time I hear Jar Jar now, I'll be able to say, "Star Wars gave me something dumber."

Even if Chewie isn't ready to talk or is actively mad at Leia, he could've waved her off if she approached and we would've got it. Its sure a lot better than both long time friends just walking right on by about a foot from each other with out so much as a nod.
The best thing to do would've been to just remove Chewie from those few frames. Once you see him walk off the Falcon, you know where he is. No logic in showing him pass her without her even noticing.

 

No offense intended, but thanks for the laugh. Seriously if this dumber than JarJar to you, then most films must confound you.

 

We have no idea how the Han-Leia separation affected Chewie either.

Like in many cases, people often take the side of their friends during their friend's break-up or divorce. The more loyal and devoted the friend, the more irrational and steadfast their loyalty will be during the divorce.

And let's not forget Chewie didn't hesitate to shoot Han and Leia's son after he killed Han. Chewie aimed to kill too, Leia be damned.

Chewie could have a deep resentment toward Leia for years before we see them all reunite in TFA.

 

They don't, its just an INSANE oversight

 

Shrug, it makes perfect sense to me given the circumstances. It certainly doesn't rise to the level of insanity to me no matter how you look at it.

 

In the novelisation it reads Chewy going with Fin all the way to the medical bay. Chewy is not mentioned again until he is inspecting the ship before he,Rey and R2 leave to find Luke. It's a hole in the plot, bad writing.

 

They marry and have puppies?

 

Leia is closer to someone she barely knows, the curse of writing a Mary Sue character.

 

http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/c...ast-will-return-for-eighth-film-a3139911.html

Does this mean anything? Is Han Solo going to return in flash backs or was he only meant to appear dead? Perhaps there's something larger inconspicuous
going on. When Kylo stabs Solo , it almost looked like to me that they might of been communicating through the force. Maybe some how Han survived the fall. Kylo could have stopped his decent, and prevented him from splattering on the ground below if he really wanted.

 

I think we are supposed to understand that Chewie was pre-occupied with getting Finn medical attention. However, having him pass right by Leia in the shot without any sort of look was a bit of an oversight. If they had framed it so we didn't get a good view of them crossing paths I don't think it would have been as strange...

 

So the gist of what most of you are saying is: Chewie should've reacted when he saw Leia? A terse nod, or a small growl her way to show that he acknowledges that she's there? Just a quick one as he was currently trying to get help for Finn?

Just...something other than passing by each other like they've never met before?

 

Is it not enough to say that in the last 30 years, as Leia and Han grew apart, so too did Leia and Chewie? They may have no affection for each other. 30 years is a long time, so not sure why people are critiquing this from only the fanboy perspective.

 

Well, Leia gave him a big hug the first time she saw him. So clearly there is some sort of affection there.