Just imagine if instead the chase was on foot and different rebels had information or macguffins. There could've been a different world and then there would be reasons for the groups splitting up. And the bombing run at the beginning could make more sense. Dropping bombs in the setting doesn't make sense at all, but still.

I mean think about it. They could have the a b and c plots going as normal for the most part, but all on different parts of the planet. It would better highlight the class differences and politics they were going for. But the whole war profiteering thing is such a late addition to the movie canon. I mean Kotor has the Czerka Corporation, and their bullshit is explored throughout both games.

I like the backstory Rey got, but I'm annoyed what the next movie does with it.

I have friends who are amazing writers and I'd love to see them at the helm of such large projects. I know they could do a lot better than the insulated nepotism movie industry.