A look back at the extremely polarizing “The Last Jedi”
Back in 2017, “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” was released. It was as highly anticipated as any movie in the franchise for one reason – the return of the saga’s biggest hero, Luke Skywalker. Image source: themarysue.com However, very shortly after opening day, the fandom had experienced a divergence in the Force. This schism proved to be extremely volatile. Each day that passed, thousands of fans went to social media to either exclaim either their distaste or love for the film. While there was a middle ground, it was a minimal patch. Mike Giuffrida . Rian Johnson, the director of the movie, was central in dividing the fandom. He took what many fans loved about the series and turned it on its head. The effects were varied. Probably, the biggest blow was the role of Luke Skywalker, who many fans had waited decades to see. Mike Giuffrida . Image source: comicbook.com Luke didn’t fight, as many fanboys and fangirls had hoped for. Instead, he chose to project himself...