So much fan butthurt

Rating: 8/10 (18 May 2020)

It's understandable why fans didn't like this - it went in a new direction, leaving behind the predictable cliches and dumbing down of the story to suit a young audience.
There was nothing predictable about this, it was the first Star Wars movie directed at adults.
Luke's arc in the film was really engaging, and it was great to see elements of the universe we hadn't seen before (class divides, war profiteering, insurrection).
It's a shame that this movie is perceived so poorly by fans, it's a really strong story, that prioritises character development over tired cliches.
I'm a long time fan (grew up with the original trilogy) and really excited about the future of Star Wars!