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The video is an essay that analyzes the use of bathos, or the sudden switch from serious to humorous tone, in the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The essay argues that the movie has a problem with bathos, as it tries to be both a dark drama and a light comedy, and fails to create a consistent and engaging tone. The essay gives examples of how bathos undermines the emotional impact and investment of the audience, and compares it to other movies that use humor more effectively, such as Saving Private Ryan, Django Unchained, and Thor: Ragnarok. The essay concludes that bathos can be a fun device, but only when it does not compromise the authenticity and seriousness of the narrative. The video is also sponsored by Nord VPN, a service that provides internet security and protection from DDoS attacks. The video promotes the service and offers a discount code for the viewers.
Here are some possible key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is an essay about the use of bathos in the film The Last Jedi and how it affects the tone and the audience's investment in the story.
2. Bathos is defined as an over-the-top joke in an otherwise serious scene that breaks the mood and the tension.
3. The essay gives examples of bathos in The Last Jedi, such as Poe's prank call, Finn's water leak, Rey's lightsaber hit, and the clothes iron scene.
4. The essay contrasts these examples with other films that use comedy or bathos more effectively, such as Saving Private Ryan, Django Unchained, and Thor: Ragnarok.
5. The essay argues that bathos can work when it is consistent with the style and tone of the film, when it does not compromise the audience's emotional resonance, and when it serves a purpose for the storytelling.
6. The essay ends with a sponsored message from Nord VPN, a service that provides internet security and protection from DDoS attacks.