The director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," Rian Johnson, has recently come under fire for his reaction towards fans after being let go by Disney. Many fans and critics argue that Johnson's film was a departure from the traditional Star Wars formula, leading to divided opinions among viewers. This article suggests that Johnson's behavior towards fans further exacerbates the division within the Star Wars community.
Despite the immense popularity of the Star Wars franchise, the article claims that Johnson's approach to "woke" storytelling alienated a significant portion of the fan base. This "woke" ideology refers to a social awareness and activism, which some argue has no place in the Star Wars universe. Furthermore, Johnson's apparent disregard for fans' opinions, as seen in his tweets, only served to deepen the divide between himself and the fan community.
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