ACQ2 by Acquired Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (with Chetan Puttagunta, General Partner at Benchmark)
Jan 10, 2020
Chetan Puttagunta, a General Partner at Benchmark and a Star Wars enthusiast, joins for an adventurous review of 'The Rise of Skywalker.' They dive into its reception, character dynamics, and emotional depth, especially focusing on Rey and Kylo Ren. The conversation gets lively as they critique fan service and explore cinematic elements like Rey's lightsaber symbolism. Speculations about the rumored 'JJ cut' and the future of the franchise add spice, making it clear that the Star Wars saga continues to captivate multiple generations.
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Divisive Sequels
- Rise of Skywalker divided critics and fans, similar to The Last Jedi but with the groups reversed.
- The Force Awakens pleased both, hitting a "reset" button after the prequels.
Prequel Disappointment
- Chetan enjoyed The Phantom Menace as a kid, citing pod racing and the N64 game.
- He found the subsequent prequels lacking, but The Force Awakens felt like a fresh start.
Directorial Dissonance
- The inconsistent directorship between J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson created narrative inconsistencies in the sequel trilogy.
- J.J.'s mystery box style clashed with Rian's subversion of expectations, leading to a messy resolution in Rise of Skywalker.