Thinking about how FASCINATING of a decision it was for the movie to make Fink such an integral character, and how that would subsequently effect the sequels.
Now, Fink is ABSOLUTELY 100% my favourite addition to TWR's movie adaption. Like. Movie-would-not-be -the-same level decision here. So happy they did that. BUT it's also like. I wonder how they're going to approach the 2nd book?
The second book is, by far, my FAVOURITE installment in the book series (haven't fully read the 3rd book, but its premise didn't capture me as much as the first two books; still wonderful though), but because of the fact Fink isn't even a supporting character (more like an important bg character) in the 1st book, he doesn't really appear a lot in the series. Plus, the events of the story make it so that even if he WERE, it would be impossible for him to be truly involved unless Peter Brown rewrote/added some major scenes, which would MASSIVELY change the direction of the book.
I'm just so curious how Chris Sanders and the writing team would approach this hurdle. Eliminating Fink from the story and making him another islander would be a HORRIBLE writing decision, but making him a part of Brightbill and Roz's shenanigans (no spoilers) would feel way too... out there (?) for such a grounded, down-to-earth story. The movie does take a more sci-fi approach, so I suppose they could work with that, but it would clash with its setting and its established characteristics a lot, especially if they decide to meddle the wild and civilization together in such a way. The books keep the two settings pretty separate, and I really hope they keep it that way.
As for what I DO want to see in the 2nd movie in regards to Fink's character - I need to see that darn fox to fully ACCEPT that he loves Roz. Like that kind of love that runs deeper than simple friendship; deep connection that bonds them as family, without need for labels or justification.
I do believe that Fink realizes he cares for Roz pretty early on in the movie, but it takes until the very end for him to admit it out loud. His character arc, although very very subtle in comparison to Roz and Brightbill, sets itself up perfectly to continue through the sequel. Learning to let down your guard and love those who see you, understand you, and opening up yourself despite the risk of getting hurt because these people LOVE you, and you realize the risk is worth it because you love them, too. It's just. Ugh. So GOOD.
In relation to this - love confession, but like, platonic. I don't think romance would really fit into the story's narrative - which, don't get me wrong, I adore shipping and there's nothing wrong if you ship any of the characters - but it would do the movie so good to explore the familial love that runs through this silly found family.
Fink clearly wants to know if Roz loves him, as we see at the end of the movie. Roz, despite all her character development, is still pretty oblivious and doesn't really realize Fink cares for her that way, in the same way she didn't realize Brightbill genuinely viewed her as family and not a "survival partner." Seeing Fink actually proclaim this, and Roz saying it back, would be so so gratifying. It would transition very smoothly into the 3rd movie, too, since the found family arc would be completed, and the story would have more room to experiment with their dynamic when they're all fully warmed up to each now (and are in one place together FINALLY).
Finally, Fink and Brightbill relationship. I don't think these two are traditionally father-son, but there IS a paternal love going on, and it would be amaaaazing if the 2nd movie explored this more. Fink and Brightbill's relationship is significantly less developed than Roz and Brightbill's, and Roz's distance and conflict would bring these two closer in the same way "the accident" did for mother and son.
I'll also discuss my thoughts on Roz's character arc in the 2nd movie because I have SOOO many, so keep out for that. Brightbill will be next after that mwahahah
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