2. Han Doesn't Get The Death He Deserves
The Force Awakens ad campaign put Han Solo front and centre for one simple reason: hes a universally beloved fan favourite. Hans death in the new feature rankled some fans who took issue with how Han met his demise, with some claiming it fell completely flat;
Stephanie Zacharek of Time Magazine even wrote a piece venting about how badly the scene missed the mark. Now, c'mon. On a base level, Hans death added invaluable dramatic heft to The Force Awakens and made sure the movie hit fans in the feels; and it was perfectly conceived. Abrams decided Kylo Rens villainy needed to pack a wallop to make him a standout antagonist. If none of the original trilogy stars fell to The First Order, Abrams believed The Force Awakens "wouldnt have any guts at all"; so he upped the dramatic stakes. While it was sad to see Han go, his demise ultimately made The Force Awakens a better, more poignant film and expanded its future.