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Lopen posted...

I feel like this is how I feel about Rogue One, though great feels a little strong.

Episode 8 I honestly can't imagine what makes it "great." Even if the problems it has don't bother you, it's generic blockbuster popcorn tripe at best. There's nothing deep or compelling about it.

I feel like anyone who thinks it's great has a fundamental problem with the Star Wars franchise and is just cheering for anything that tries to do something different with it, which I mean, fine, but why not just watch any number of other movies out there if you don't want Star Wars. Other movies that aren't Star Wars movies are much better at not being Star Wars than Star Wars is.

I don't think it's generic at all unless you're only considering the narrative. Of the many blockbusters I have seen, few are as technically impressive as Last Jedi. Rian Johnson knows how to shoot a movie, and the cinematography is the best the franchise has ever seen.

Star Wars in general is based around a rather generic premise. I don't get why people act like the plot has ever been the selling point.

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