With the airing ofSkeleton Crew, I got to thinking aboutStar Warsas a franchise.
What I like, what I dislike, and what I love.
One of the things that stands out among other franchises is the villains.
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Star Wars has brought audiencessome of the most iconic science-fiction villains of our time.
Some honorable mentions, for me, would includeDenise Goughas Dedra Meero fromAndorandGiancarlo Espositoas Moff Gideon inThe Mandalorian.
How Does Kylo Ren Stand Among the Rest?
I try not to let a character’s iconography or status affect the way I interpret their performance.
In the same set of three movies, McDiarmid asPalpatinenever grabbed my attention in any dramatic way.
What makes Driver so spectacular is thathe was cast for his skill.
Again, I’m not talking about the character’s popularity.
…There is good in him, Ive felt it.
What Makes Driver Great as Kylo Ren?
Driver isgiven the most to do as a Star Wars villainin the franchise.
It’s undeniable, and many fans have said the same thing.
Some of the character’s most iconic moments can be attributed to Driver’s performance.
He is haunted by his past and his relationship with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).
Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakensis available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S.
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