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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ristamar" data-source="post: 201167" data-attributes="member: 1207">I wouldn't call it a valid criticism.  I'd call it one person's opinion on the subject.  The idea of a telekinetic saber battle is admittedly interesting, but I think it'd be ultimately boring on screen.  Why wouldn't all Jedi masters fight that way?  Why bother even touching the lightsaber at all?  Sounds a bit dull, or at the very least, it doesn't sound very Star Wars.If you're looking for a more practical explanation (and let's be honest, we're talking Star Wars -- if you're searching for practicality and plausible science, you need to find some new movies), if a saber combatant ISN'T using the Force to wield his blade telekinetically, he can likely call upon other Force powers more easily and readily since he won't have to try to juggle two powers at once.I don't think Star Wars fans ever doubted that Yoda could fight in some fashion (of course, it was shocking to see exactly how well he could lay the smack down, if need be).  All Jedi seem to be able handle themselves in a fight, so there's no reason to believe why the Little Green One would be an exception.  And while it's true that "wars do not make one great," it doesn't mean he shouldn't be able throw down when the **** hits the fan.As for the kung fu-esque pose... *shrug* ...It certainly received a positive and audible response from the audience at each screening I've attended, though I can see why some may not find it amusing or appropriate.  To each his own.</blockquote>

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