An interesting thing about Finn is how spirited he can be. He shouts for joy when he escapes the star destroyer with Poe–realizes he’s hitting targets and that this thing might just work. His first reaction when he and Rey escape Jakku is similar. He’s joyful when he discovers what he and Rey can do together.
This is someone who was stolen from his parents–who doesn’t even know his real name. He was raised by an institution–and never encouraged to express feelings. But he’s so able, willing, and ready to feel happiness. He opens up to Poe and Rey within minutes of meeting them–and his excitement at discovering those friendships is so palpable that it makes the audience excited for him.
Finn lightens the tone of a dark movie–and he does it without being a comic relief character. He’s a man realizing he can finally, finally do what he chooses, when he chooses. One who finally has people like Rey–who look at him like an equal. And because of that, even when he’s fighting for his life, he seems happy.
<3 <3 YES
Can we think for a moment about Rey being tempted by the Dark Side, and then looking at Finn with his giant brilliant smile and eyes sparkling at the absolute beauty of being alive, and pulling herself back?
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