The Last Jedi’s Coolest Scene Has A Massive Problem – Here’s How We Can Fix It

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has one of the most visually striking battles in Star Wars, but the scene itself has a problem that could have easily been fixed. The throne room scene with Rey, Kylo Ren, Snoke, and the Praetorian Guards has an outstanding set design, superb direction, powerful performances, and some of the most visceral lightsaber choreography in the Star Wars saga. Unfortunately, the scene’s entertainment value is held back because the underlying premise of the duel makes no sense. If it’s unclear why a fight is happening in the first place, then it’s hard to become fully invested in the action.