Good Movies versus Star Wars
Last night, my wife and I rented Star Wars: The Last Jedi and watched it together for the first time. Now, let's be clear on one thing - I am not a Star Wars guy. My fandom is pretty much limited to the hobbit/wizard/balrog spectrum - little green guys who speak with appalling grammar have never really done it for me. That being said, I always give a new movie a fair chance, even when it's not something I'm predisposed to like. But no free passes here - when watching a new Star Wars movie, a critical eye I will employ. Which leads me to The Last Jedi , or "TLJ"* for the fanboys. Much as I want to be nice to all you Yoda-lovers out there, I have to say that this movie really did not do it for me. It was not a good film. It may have been a good Star Wars film, but it was not a good film (there is a difference). To be a good Star Wars film, the bar is set pretty low. OK, that was a low blow, but you...