I really think Rian Johnson should not have been given part two of three. If we didn't have TFA and TRoS, his film could have been a really cool "Star Wars Story" exploring some post Episode VI ideas in a single sitting. Johnson's thing is subversive writing, which isn't super compatible with an ongoing franchise, much less with the middle part of a trilogy; you've got to have that kind of thing baked all the way through.
Takeshidude
joined 1 year ago
I loved TFA when it came out; I recognized and was slightly disappointed by its similarities to Episode IV, but it was still loads of fun. I didn't hate TLJ when it came out, but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much, and suddenly the fandom became a lot less fun to be a part of.
And now… a word from the Night Vale City Council
No, but if you have any recommendations, I’ll change my answer to yes
I wish I had that much confidence
Star Wars has long since gotten too big for its own good, I think; every fan has their own idea of what it is and should be, and no one's going to make them all happy.
Having sat with my TLJ opinions for a while, the biggest complaint I have now, and both times I saw it in theaters is that it's so long. Lucas had really dialed in 2ish hours as a good length for these stories, and I feel like there's just too much happening in TLJ. I don't super dislike any of it (aside from the casino, but probably just cause that's when I check my watch and realize how much time is left), but I think removing a subplot or three would help it out a lot.