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I listened to a podcast today where CGP Grey gave his review of the Force Awakens. He loved it but his biggest critique was...

Posted by Mop (aka Rburriel) Feb 4 '16, 22:24

...Finn's proficiency with the lightsaber. Even though force-sensitive Rey struggled against Kylo Ren with the lightsaber initially, Finn - a lowly stormtrooper - held up well against someone who clearly was very skilled in the weapon.

CGP Grey suggests that the earlier scene where Finn faces off against the riot control trooper was placed there to indicate that stormtroopers had melee weapon training. He agrees that this is absurd but there's little else to explain why Finn would have been at all capable against Kylo Ren. Also, the shock stick is stupid and why didn't the lightsaber cut right through it?

Honestly, these issues are the least of my concerns. They can be explained elsewhere. There are other plot points in the story that I feel can't be as easily explained.

Still... great movie. Loved it.

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this is what happens when George Lucas doesn't write & direct. the fans get very confused :)) -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 4, 23:20
Or... - nic to be determined Feb 4, 23:16
I explained it away as - Max Feb 4, 22:46 1
- yup, watch when he - spoils - Beaker Feb 5, 03:08
also - mafic Feb 4, 22:42

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