The EXACT Moment Star Wars Lost Its Way

The most pivotal scene in Star Wars history.

By Scott Tailford /

Disney

As a beloved IP that just happens to be the biggest entertainment property in the world, Star Wars is in a fascinating place.

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With the latest string of films having spectacular highs and lows and The Mandalorian on Disney Plus reclaiming a lot of the negativity surrounding the brand after Rise of Skywalker, it's worth taking a step back to analyse just how we got here.

Because I don't know about you, but coming out of The Last Jedi - regardless of whether you were a fan or not - it felt like the core mechanics of the franchise were forever changed; altered to include a level of nuance and contemplation no other instalment had gone anywhere near.

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To adequately break down what I'd say is the most pivotal scene in Star Wars history, let's quickly go back the beginning.

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Star Wars used to be so simple. Light, dark, rebels, the empire - all such easy-access thematic and characterful elements that were enjoyable to get on board with, and fun to watch play out.

Couple these universal, time-tested themes with an audience of 1977; a time where such a feat in cinema hadn't been achieved, and with a stellar marketing campaign only teasing what George Lucas had accomplished, you had to see it, to believe.

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