Controversial films series: 'The Last Jedi'

 

No other film in recent history has divided an entire fandom quite like "Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi." While the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII, VIII, and IX) have been box-office hits, all of them have had mixed reviews, with The Last Jedi being the most extreme of them all. Joe Cianciotto. 

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Very few fans have stayed in the middle and thought, "It was okay." Most Star Wars fans either believed it was one of the best entries of the franchise or simply the worst film they've ever seen. In fact, "The Last Jedi" effectively ruins relationships as much as political and religious inclinations are. Joe Cianciotto.

Much of the blame goes to Rian Johnson, who, to be fair, made the Herculean effort to craft his vision in George Lucas' creation. But maybe because it was his first attempt at the genre, some aspects of the film felt out of place, such as the unnecessary humor and disconnecting subplots. Joe Cianciotto. 

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But perhaps the greatest sin of "The Last Jedi" or the fault that earned the fury of legions of fans was how the death of Luke Skywalker was handled. Being the centerpiece and main hero of the Star Wars saga, every fan wanted to see Luke in action again, 30 years after defeating Vader. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. It was tragic, and not in a good way. Joe Cianciotto.

Ranking the Star Wars movies now that the Skywalker Saga is complete

Joe Cianciotto. Now that “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” has completed the Skywalker Saga of the Star Wars franchise, it’s time to rank the films.

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A few notes though before the rankings. First, this is only a list that includes the episodes. That means, no Star Wars Stories. No “Rogue One” and “Solo.” It also doesn’t include that animated film “The Clone Wars.” Joe Cianciotto.
Also, this ranking doesn’t take into account critics’ or viewers’ reviews. It mostly pertains to the overall enjoyment the movies bring and the amount of Star Wars “spirit” that they possess.

So, without further ado, here are the Star Wars episodes ranked from worst to best. Joe Cianciotto.

9. Star Wars Episode II: The Attack of the Clones
8. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
7. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
6. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
5. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
4. Star Wars Episode I: A New Hope
3. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
2. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
1. Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back.

  Joe Cianciotto.