Liked it as a movie but also as a Star Wars

Rating: 8/10 (3 May 2020)

"The Last Jedi" is considered the most polarising Star Wars movie ever and is hated quite a bit in the fandom. I've watched this movie at least five times and I've enjoyed it every time. I can comprehend why other people didn't like "The Last Jedi" and their points are legit but a lot is due to their own thoughts about Star Wars in the first place. As far as objectivity the movie is very well directed, it looks great and has a great score (John Williams can't miss with this saga). The plot hasn't big issues as long as we forget is Episode VIII of Star Wars. The only problem I have with the movie is that is too long mainly because of the useless Canto Bight subplot that is very bad. The most controversial topic of "The Last Jedi" is how Luke Skywalker was handled and I have to admit that I would have liked too to see him as a powerful jedi with insane level of power but I also liked what Rian Johnson did. And this is because I was never a big Luke fan, I've always perceived him as the generic hero that most action films have and as a tool to bring back to the light the real protagonist of the saga: Anakin Skywalker. In giving him this powerful redemption arc with that beautiful scene with Yoda, then projecting himself across the galaxy that requires a special knowledge of the force and becoming the ultimate symbol of hope I grew to love Luke as a character. As I said I can see why for someone his character was ruined but for me it was the opposite. Surely I preferred this version of him that his useless role in Episode IX.
In conclusion "The Last Jedi" is polarising and is right to have a personal opinion about it. I personally am on the side that liked it but it's not a sure thing, this movie is a perfect example of not knowing what to expect and whether you'll like it or not. Just give it a watch and mature your idea!