The Last Jedi - Actually Widely Hated?

[HugeLobes]

But I think too much stock is being put in internet opinions. What we don’t consider is the fact that you have the global population which is full of Star Wars fans and non-Star Wars fans. Then you have the die-hards and the casuals. The Star Wars fans are then broken down into those who liked TLJ and those who didn’t. Then you break those down into those who discuss Star Wars on the internet and who don’t. That number is actually pretty small in the grand scheme. It does not mean that people don’t have the right to their opinions. Just that people can’t put a lot of weight suggesting that everyone feels the same way just because some people on the internet say something doesn’t mean the global population of Star Wars fans feel the same way.

I totally agree, but from a slightly different direction. People put too much stock in internet opinions, which generally reflect the extremes. At the same time, I think the general population of casual Star Wars fans is getting progressively smaller. It went up a little for TFA, but that’s a trick only likely to work once.

If Star Wars was a political party, it would be relying more and more on its base. That’s actually just what happened during the prequel era.

 

[Campe]

I totally agree, but from a slightly different direction. People put too much stock in internet opinions, which generally reflect the extremes. At the same time, I think the general population of casual Star Wars fans is getting progressively smaller. It went up a little for TFA, but that’s a trick only likely to work once.

If Star Wars was a political party, it would be relying more and more on its base.

Well, I’ll take that as a stalemate.

 

[HugeLobes]

Well, I’ll take that as a stalemate.

 

[DigificWriter]

Yes, it can, but those other movies and TV shows have never equalled the popularity of the original trilogy.

According to whom?

The best and simultaneously worst thing about Star Wars is its fandom, and comments like yours illustrate why perfectly.

 

[HugeLobes]

The best and simultaneously worst thing about Star Wars is its fandom, and comments like yours illustrate why perfectly.

Wait, am I part of the best or the worst?

 

[fireproof78]

Wait, am I part of the best or the worst?

It's simultaneous.

 

[Ithekro]

"'It was the best of fans, it was the worst of fans.' Message Spock?"

 

[Amaris]

Hated? Seriously? I love The Last Jedi. I can't wait for the third installment. I mean, I know it's being retooled because Carrie is gone, but I look forward to it. I want to see how far Rey goes.

 

[fireproof78]

"'It was the best of fans, it was the worst of fans.' Message Spock?"

None that I am aware of. Except, of course, Disney sucks

 

[ALF]

Hated? Seriously? I love The Last Jedi. I can't wait for the third installment. I mean, I know it's being retooled because Carrie is gone, but I look forward to it. I want to see how far Rey goes.

I found a lot of new enthusiasm for episode IX once I heard they'd be including Carrie somehow - however short her appearance is, it matters.

Just curious, how many times did you watch TLJ, Amaris?

 

[Amaris]

I found a lot of new enthusiasm for episode IX once I heard they'd be including Carrie somehow - however short her appearance is, it matters.

Just curious, how many times did you watch TLJ, Amaris?

So far? About 5 times. I have it on DVD.

 

[ALF]

So far? About 5 times. I have it on DVD.

Thanks for replying.
My pet theory is that the more people watch TLJ, the more they like it.

The first two times I watched it, I didn't like it very much. This is what I explain to people that saw it once and hated it. As a whole the film is somewhat unsatisfying - but - individually a lot of the scenes 'work' for me as entertaining and satisfying.

I've seen it about 15 times total. At this point, I generally skip over the middle scenes on Canto Bight - I do like the first scene where they arrive and check out the casino a bit. From there I skip to where DJ picks them up in the Libertine.

 

[Amaris]

Thanks for replying.
My pet theory is that the more people watch TLJ, the more they like it.

The first two times I watched it, I didn't like it very much. This is what I explain to people that saw it once and hated it. As a whole the film is somewhat unsatisfying - but - individually a lot of the scenes 'work' for me as entertaining and satisfying.

I've seen it about 15 times total. At this point, I generally skip over the middle scenes on Canto Bight - I do like the first scene where they arrive and check out the casino a bit. From there I skip to where DJ picks them up in the Libertine.

That could be an interesting theory. For me, though, I bought it sight unseen, and loved it the first time through. Hell, the scene with the bridge explosion and Leia's use of the force was worth the price of the film just by itself. I had always wanted to see Leia get some real force time, and she finally got something. I thought it was badass. ♥

 

[crookeddy]

So far? About 5 times. I have it on DVD.

DVD like... 480p DVD? Surely you mean blu ray?

 

[fireproof78]

DVD like... 480p DVD? Surely you mean blu ray?

What's wrong with DVD?

That's how I watch most of my films, or on VHS.

 

[crookeddy]

What's wrong with DVD?

That's how I watch most of my films, or on VHS.

I was going to make the "might as well watch them on VHS joke"...

At this point, if it isn't in 4k there is no point in seeing it... Same resolution as the movie screen, so similar to how the director intended.

 

[Amaris]

DVD like... 480p DVD? Surely you mean blu ray?

DVD.

I own a few blu-ray films, but it's mostly DVD. I don't have the kind of money needed to replace my library with 1080p, and I don't have a 4k anything.

 

[Tuskin38]

At this point, if it isn't in 4k there is no point in seeing it

That's silly.

 

[fireproof78]

I was going to make the "might as well watch them on VHS joke"...

At this point, if it isn't in 4k there is no point in seeing it... Same resolution as the movie screen, so similar to how the director intended.

No thanks. I see no reason to spend extra money for the same movie. 4K is not enough incentive to me to spend the money on it. I have a VHS player and DVD player, and can play DVDs on my laptop. Easy and convenient. Also Blu-Ray gives me a headache.

 

[crookeddy]

No thanks. I see no reason to spend extra money for the same movie. 4K is not enough incentive to me to spend the money on it. I have a VHS player and DVD player, and can play DVDs on my laptop. Easy and convenient. Also Blu-Ray gives me a headache.

On your... laptop???? Do you also watch Netflix on your flip-phone?

DVD was the first acceptable home viewing experience (provided you have a widescreen TV). VHS was an insult to the filmmaker. They film a beautiful movie, just how they wanted it, and here come the editors for home cinema to "format it for your screen".