Chirrut Imwe was impressive

By: Jake Rajala

Chirrut Imwe is mystical, wise, and fierce. He is a blind spiritual monk. We witness him join tbe “gang” in Rogue One. He tries to help Jyn and Cassian from a group of stormtroopers. He says, “Let them pass in peace”. Chirrut uses a stick-like weapon to single-handedly take them down, too. This reminds me of the scene in “The Hangover 2”, where the monk uses a stick to attack Alan, Stu, and Phil.

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Of course, he is helped by his pal, Baze, who shoots several stormtroopers with his blaster.

With that said, Chirrut is played by Donnie Yen. He is in “Ip Man”, “John Wick: Chapter 4”, and “Flash Point”. He is 62 years old.

Did you know? Donnie Yen, who plays the blind warrior Chirrut Imwe in Rogue One, plays a blind assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4

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Chirrut uses a cross-bow like weapon that shoots out lasers toward the end of the film. He bravely walks through gun-fire to pull the lever and pass on the secrets of the death-star to the rebels. It’s a suicide mission, and it cost him his life. Blaze is emotional about the situation and he tries to help Chirrut, but it’s too late.

Chirrut isn’t a Jedi, but he is in touch with the force. As a blind-man, he may have found motivation to practice the force more and more. If he had a lightsaber, he may pass as a Jedi. At least we know he was altruistic and powerful like a Jedi.

Millions of people, and I would enjoy to witness Chirrut in a “show”. The force tells me that he has a slick background and upbringing.