What Are Those Lightsaber-Looking Weapons In Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon?

Zack Snyder has finally unveiled his “decades in the making” sci-fi epic “Rebel Moon,” the galaxy-spanning drama heavily inspired by “Star Wars.” The two-part epic follows Sofia Boutella as Kora, a former soldier for the Imperium who now seeks redemption by rallying warriors on the eponymous moon colony as she faces her destiny and achieves greatness — and kicks a lot of Imperial ass along the way.The film is full of stunning imagery and hints at intricate world-building and an expansive mythology, something like a more serious “Jupiter Ascending” — which is always a good thing.

And the “Star Wars” influence is clear, not just in the fascist-looking Empire, but also in what looks to be two flaming swords that look suspiciously like lightsabers.Speaking with Vanity Fair earlier this year, Zack Snyder discussed the flaming laser words wielded by South Korean actor Doona Bae, who plays Nemesis.

“These swords are…

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