Phasma - What is her point?

You know that actually has been bugging me. I like the actress but all I keep thinking is they are using Phasma as a tribute to Boba Fett (stay with me here). Fans all agree Boba never died (he crawled out of the pit supposedly in the comics which were never written off like the rest of the EU in the books and later comics after EP 6). So I'm thinking she was originally created as a we didn't forget you type tribute. Its liek when the woman who shot the armor had it ricochet off just like all Mandalorian armor is supposed to do with most blaster fire) Then again all TFA was is a Tribute to Ep4 and so why not make EP8 a tribute to such things. Ok thats my ten cents

 

Maybe she can attain cult status like Admiral Ackbar, with all of approx 20 seconds of screentime in the OT, becomes one of the most beloved characters for uttering a 3 word line.

 

OK he had approximately 2.5 minutes of screentime. Total. The same as Sio Bibble, Admiral Piett, or Taun We.

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Jordan1Kenobi/star-wars-characters-by-screen-time-copy/results

I love Ackbar, don't get me wrong. But the fact that he is a cool fish dude wearing white slacks and shoes has more to his apparent popularity than the depth of his character.

https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/...-fan-expectations-canon-theories-rian-johnson

 

Yeah they really messed up with Phasma. I don't know why they talk about her as if she's one of the greatest characters in the ST when clearly she's a (wannabe) Boba Fett. My best guess is that they wanted a female version of Boba Fett (fan service+diversity), but couldn't say just how useless she really is because...well, she's a woman. These days all female characters have to be described as holy role models, as if their very existence is some great accomplishment for cinematography. Otherwise someone gets offended and has a panic attack.
Just earlier today I came across an article praising Holdo for something like..."shutting down mansplaining" I think. What was the "logic" there you ask? Well, apparently people who criticize Holdo for staying quiet about her plan (when it was in everyone's best interest to disclose it) do so because she's a woman. It has nothing to do with the fact that she displayed a complete disregard for the legitimate complaints of people who were worried about losing their lives. No, apparently it's all because we want women to answer to men. And Holdo's ridiculous attitude towards the people whom she was supposed to guide and reassure is apparently a positive thing, a middle finger to the "patriarchy". Let it be known that when women are in charge, you can't complain. Can't ask questions, can't ask for guidance, just shut up and do as asked. And if you're afraid for your life...Oh well, it doesn't matter. Only a sexist pig would expect a woman to do her job properly. So what if she did nothing to win your trust and loyalty? She's a woman, she can do no wrong.
So of course Phasma is a "great character".

Fascinating.

 

To sell merchandise probably. Her "character" is among the few valid criticisms against TLJ.
RJ brought her back for two (!) dramatical entrances and a lackluster demise (?).
We can blame the promotion for overhyping her before TFA, but can not for TLJ...

 

Idk, but I know that shes the worst "fett" of all three trilogies.

Jango >Boba >>>> Phasma

Jango at least did some cool sh*it in II.

 

Plus, Jango at least had a point and part in the story... Phasma is only there to look cool.

 

Rian called her the Kenny of SW in a recent podcast. So there is a chance she'll be back for Episode IX.

 

That would be dumb if she was back. If she was though she better have a least a slightly important role in the story. I mean Kenny is a main character in south park and actually is interesting. (I know im getting off topic here) but Kenny is awesome just saying.

 

Well, Phasma was written into The Force Awakens later on, and I believe they based her look on concept art for Kylo Ren. She also serves as an antagonist to Finn. That being said, I think it was understandable that she had a smaller role in that film, given her late addition to the story. However, with The Last Jedi, I was truly disappointed that they didn't do more for the character after hyping her up to be somewhat important.

Yes, I understand The Last Jedi is a long film and didn't necessarily have time for it, but increasing her role could've drastically improved Finn and Rose's storyline as opposed to the lackluster Canto Bight one we got. I really enjoyed The Last Jedi, but as a big fan of Gwendoline Christie and Captain Phasma, it was truly disappointing to see that the character was given the shaft yet again.

I know Rian isn't ruling her out of being in Episode IX, so I would love for her to reappear as long as she has some significance. If Kylo Ren is redeemed or is betrayed by the First Order (as we know there is tension between him and Hux), it might allow for Phasma to pop up again and become a more prominent villain.

I don't know. I think the idea of the character is great and Gwendoline is wonderful in the role, but they have got to stop giving her character the shaft if she's going to be a part of the next film. She has so much potential and I'm sick of it being wasted the way it was with Boba Fett.

 

For as many accolades as LFL got for making a female the face of Star Wars, it’s bizarre they made their first big screen female villain be a complete nothing character. Her job is to literally stand around, look pretty, and do whatever the male characters tell her to. Strange choice. Where’s that SJW/feminist agenda I’ve been hearing so much about?

 

Finn's gatekeeper.

 

Sell toys.

 

Wearing blaster-proof armor?

Can you imagine the negative feedback if a female character were killed off or imperiled just to serve as motivation for the male character? In this day and age? Not very likely.

 

Well, that’s a pretty impossible claim to substantiate, yeah? I’m responding to your premise. If I were a highly trained soldier, covered in impervious armor, faced with a senior citizen, a janitor and a carpet monster - I don’t know if complying without any resistance would be my response. That’s just me though.

It’s called ‘getting fridged’. It’s a very old and very maligned fiction writing trope. If RJ killed a new female character in his story just to service a more significant male character, there would absolutely be tremendous backlash. That’s not a ‘fake’ issue. DIS/LFL would not want to kick that hornet’s nest when they’re trying to broaden this franchise’s appeal.