There are great Star Wars movies and There are bad Star Wars movies. But there has never been a Star Wars movie as divisive as the The Last Jedi.
The film by Rian Johnson changed several paradigms within the mythology of the saga, which is not bad. But between unnecessary angles, forced characters and dull humor, the film caused a good part of the Warsie community to view with skepticism the future that the galaxy far, far away has in store for them.
The negative impact that the The Last Jedi wrought can be seen in the poor reception that Han Solo had with its reviews and box office numbers. Disney knows that they have a serious problem on their hands (it suspended the projects from more spin-off movies after Solo’s failure).
To calm the fear and panic surrounding Episode IX, Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that within the company’s plan they are making sure that the movie reconquers lost fans.
When the interviewer asked if Episode IX would get back on track, Horn replied:
“I just got back from the United Kingdom, which is not so united. (Laughs.) I went to the set, and was with J.J. [Abrams], Kathy and the cast. I watched a couple of scenes being shot and then we all had dinner. I have not seen a cut of it yet, but I watch dailies every weekend and send J.J. and Kathy a note every weekend. It’s a big deal, and it’s going to be terrific.”
Will Episode IX win back the trust from fans? It is a difficult task, but we hope so. Disney put aside the Star Wars Expanded Universe to establish a new official canon, but the last two films have left a bad taste from that initiative.
