Return of the Jedi

"SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY" (2018) Review

Following the release of Lucasfilm's ninth film, "STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII - THE LAST JEDI", the STAR WARS fandom seemed to be in a flux. Although the film received a positive reaction from film critics and was a box office hit, for many reasons it created a division within the franchise's fandom. And many believe that this division, along with a few other aspects, may have produced a strong, negative impact upon the next film released by Lucasfilm, "SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY".

Why did I bring up this topic? Easy. "SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY" proved to be Lucasfilm's...

Republic Captain: *Unveils a miniature dummy paratrooper* This is Rupert. Now we're going to fly Rupert into Naboo, behind enemy lines, and we're going to drop him on the ground. When he does, he's going to do something extraordinary. *Hits a switch on the back of the dummy's head*

Tiny explosions occurred which looked like blaster shots.

Republic Soldiers: *Closing their eyes*
Republic Captain: Settle down now. We're going to do this with Rupert, and many of his fellow comrades. This will distract the Empire, and have them head away from the landing zones where the real paratroopers land.

Meanwhile,...