THE LAST JEDI NOT CARING ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT STAR WARS MAKES IT GREAT

Rating: 9/10 (16 December 2017)

*NO SPOILERS HERE*
It's evident there's a disturbance in the Star Wars fandom.
But, honestly, there's ALWAYS a disturbance in the fandom.
Star Wars fans are among the worst when it comes to never being happy. It's simply impossible to make a product that's universally beloved by all the fans. Except maybe the OG trilogy and that's simply because they were the first.
The Last Jedi is all about breaking down myths, tearing down the established walls that is Star Wars and planting seeds for new growth.
It does so shockingly. It does so rather mercilessly, at times.
Writer/Director Rian Johnson takes big swings narratively with this story. Whether it connects with you is another issue, but it can't be said that there's a genuine attempt to show us something NEW.
Change is hard. Most people react to drastic change kicking and screaming.
And this is where we find ourselves, now.
Look, if you hated this movie with every ounce of you, fine. It's your right to feel that way. But, the swarm of hate is NOT reflective of the collective fanbase.
I've been a fan all my life. Star Wars, like countless others, has always held a special place for me. I too was both wracked with excitement and dread the moment Disney announced they were buying it and making more movies.
The Force Awakens did not work for me. I got it. It was Star Wars. Felt like Star Wars, but did it offer anything new? Truly? Or was it a remix of everything we know and love about Star Wars?
The Last Jedi does away with that. It changes the way we know Star Wars. I'm of the camp that feels this change is for the better.
See it for yourself and decide for yourself.
I'm excited for the future of Star Wars.