Lost in time and space...

“You and the tree in your backyard come from a common ancestor. A billion and a half years ago, the two of you parted ways. But even now, after an immense journey in separate directions, that tree and you still share a quarter of your genes…”

“There are four good things worth practicing. Being kind toward everything alive. Staying level and steady. Feeling happy for any creature anywhere that is happy. And remembering that any suffering is also yours.”

“Are you a dog or cat person?”

…and no catharsis, either. That’s the main issue. I can buy a tragedy, but don’t sell me Rey-smiling-into-the-sunset-after-she-lost-LITERALLY-one-half-of-her-soul. I know it’s a movie marketed for kids, and that’s a big reason why I think his story needs a better ending.