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Great pacing also involves giving characters moments to breathe and reflect. These quiet moments not only deepen character development but also serve as breathing space for viewers to connect emotionally. For instance, in The Empire Strikes Back, slower sequences and character interactions emphasize emotional stakes and allow audience empathy to flourish.
The Rise of Skywalker's constant rush from spectacle to spectacle prevents this. Characters behave as caricatures rather than fully fleshed-out entities, and their inner journeys are neglected. The audience is left with a movie that is action-packed but emotionally hollow.