In order to better understand how the movie could have been better, let’s take a closer look at Episode IV: A New Hope. The film begins in the aftermath of the death of Emperor Palpatine, which was in turn inspired by the Death Star’s destruction. The heroes are led by Kane, who sacrifices himself to escape from Imperial patrols. They meet Chewbacca, a Wookie. As the movie begins, Leia has been captured by Imperial forces, and is taken to a Space Fortress which is essentially a knockoff Death Star. This heroism culminates in a heroic climax that sees Luke and Annikin rescue Leia and destroy the Space Fortress, with the help of Wookies.

Episode IV: A New Hope

There is a lot to like about the fourth Star Wars film, but there are some things that are less than perfect. A New Hope was very different from previous films because it shed some of its darker elements while keeping the political backbone of the Galactic Empire. Episode IV was also a soap opera and a western, and it was a big part of a massive franchise. The ending of Episode IV is confusing to some, even to die-hard Star Wars fans.

The original Star Wars film received a subtitle, “A New Hope,” which was a mistake. Fans were upset because the title was too vague and confusing. It’s important to remember that the original film was released under the title Star Wars, and it was later re-released under the name Episode IV: A New Hope. This way, fans would have been able to recognize where they were in the storyline.

Empire Strikes Back

The ending of “Empire Strikes Back” is not the most satisfying. It’s too depressing, especially considering the way the original film ended. While it’s heartwarming to see Han Solo save his comrade, it’s also a bit over-the-top. In an attempt to recapture the magic of Star Wars, the writers have incorporated a few more happy scenes, but it doesn’t quite do it.

After an initial battle, the Empire attacks the Rebel Alliance’s base on Hoth. Anakin and Padme rescue Obi-Wan and Count Dooku. They storm onto the captured starship, and the Rebellion is defeated. After a lengthy firefight, the Rebels’ crew is subdued. Darth Vader brutally interrogates the crew. Then, he orders stormtroopers to search the ship for technical readouts. These are the blueprints for the Death Star, a planet-sized battle station.

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi was an epic finale to the original trilogy, which perfectly capped Luke Skywalker’s arc from farm boy to Jedi Knight. After all, his story is now an enduring myth. Though Return of the Jedi wrapped up the trilogy in a neat and satisfying fashion, there were still several questions left unanswered. While the movie closed the trilogy neatly, it left several open-ended questions about sequels and prequels.

The film ends with the death of two major characters, Luke Skywalker and Anakin. The Emperor, Darth Vader, and Qui-Gon Jinn are killed, and the Ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn is thrown into the reactor of the second Death Star. Both characters are gone, but their memories are still a constant reminder of their lives. However, “Return of the Jedi” doesn’t end there. Instead, it begins by showing how Luke Skywalker is able to escape Jabba.

The Last Jedi

Many critics have argued that The Last Jedi should have ended the Star Wars series rather than remaking the original trilogy. The plot line involved Luke Skywalker being a Jedi Knight, constructing his own lightsaber, and returning to Tatooine to rescue Han Solo. Jabba the Hutt rejects Luke’s offer to negotiate and casts him into a pit to fight rancor. Luke survives, kills the rancor and saves Han and Chewbacca. He escapes with R2-D2’s help, and destroying Jabba’s sail barge.

The Last Jedi received valid story-based criticisms, and its ending was disappointing, but it does provide plenty of details for a follow-up. Fans, for instance, hated Canto Bight and the new character of Luke Skywalker (played by Ewan McGregor), while others were disappointed with the portrayal of a sad, old hermit. Though this is a polarizing issue, fans are nonetheless in favor of the film.

Rogue One

Rogue One was a doomed film from its conception. It was supposed to be the harbinger of a new era of Star Wars, one where Disney purchases Lucasfilm and makes new stories and characters. Rogue One is an attempt to recapture that feel and the political commentary of the original trilogy. However, its depressing tone and lack of a plot made it seem like nothing more than a throwback to the mid-80s comic book movies.

While Rogue One may not be as good as A New Hope, the movie does offer a great deal of action and a surprisingly uplifting message about the power of hope. In the film, the death of Leia’s father makes her wish to transmit the plans of the Death Star to the Rebel Alliance a reality. Her actions ultimately save the galaxy. In the end, though, the movie ends with the Rebel Alliance destroying the Death Star.