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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 93 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 96 percent (856,485 users)
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 94 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 97 percent (1,050,666 users)
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 80 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 94 percent (1,008,098 users)
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 55 percent
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 66 percent
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 79 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 65 percent (33,679,157 users)
Metacritic critic’s score: 68
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 93 percent
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Metacritic critic’s score: 81
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 93 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 88 percent (224,079 users)
Metacritic critic’s score: 81
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 85 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 87 percent (96,732 users)
Metacritic critic’s score: 65
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Rotten Tomatoes critic favorability: 93 percent
Rotten Tomatoes audience favorability: 56 percent (94,306 users)
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Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Social media reacts to the new Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" released in theaters on Dec. 14. Some loved the film, while a few were much more critical.
Forgive me, I have sinned.
After reading several spoiler reviews and fanboy rants about "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," I drove to the theater and refunded my tickets.
It was a typical knee-jerk reaction Star Wars fanboys have been known to do.
I initially bought multiple tickets for two different showings. I scheduled a vacation day and planned on having my oldest son play hooky so we would watch Star Wars all day.
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Instead I sat at my desk doing news stuff and my kid sat through class. Though I am not heartless. My plans for Star Wars day were kept secret. So he never knew what he was missing. Though when he reads this I'm sure I'll come home to a lovely welcome.
Hundreds camped out for days at the TCL Chinese Theater to be among the first to see 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi.'
Media: FoxLASeeing Star Wars on opening day is something I've done with each chapter, going back to 1977 and "A New Hope."
Granted, I was barely out of toilet training, but I remember standing in line with family at what was then Santikos Northwest Six Theatre off Interstate 10.
We would line up again for the sequels and then nearly 30 years later I was doing the same with friends for the prequels. And back when blogging was a thing, I even stayed overnight at AMC Huebner Oaks and live blogged the "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" line party for the Express-News.
I am pretty sure it was the only time a queen-size air mattress was used at that movie theater.
Now 40 years after Star Wars transformed me, I am married to a lovely woman I corrupted and converted to the geek side. We have two sons, one of whom is named Benjamin Kenobi Quinn.
And I still collect Star Wars toys. Yup.
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Laura Dern is Vice Admiral Holdo in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Laura Dern is Vice Admiral Holdo in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Laura Dern is Amilyn Holdo in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Laura Dern is Amilyn Holdo in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
The Millennium Falcon being chased by First Order TIE Fighters in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
The Millennium Falcon being chased by First Order TIE Fighters in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn battling Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn battling Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
AT-M6 walkers, along with Kylo's shuttle in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
AT-M6 walkers, along with Kylo's shuttle in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
BB-8 in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
BB-8 in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Poe's Resistance X-Wing Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Poe's Resistance X-Wing Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie) Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie) Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Luke Skywalker getting lightsaber from Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Luke Skywalker getting lightsaber from Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Carrie Fisher as General Leia in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Carrie Fisher as General Leia in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
The First Order hangar in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
The First Order hangar in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Chewbacca with a Porg in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Chewbacca with a Porg in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Gwendoline Christie Captain Phasma and stormtroopers in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Gwendoline Christie Captain Phasma and stormtroopers in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Chewbacca with a Porg in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Chewbacca with a Porg in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Daisy Ridley as Rey in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Poe's X-Wing flies towards the Dreadnaught ship in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Poe's X-Wing flies towards the Dreadnaught ship in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
A still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in a still image from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi L to R: Rey (Daisy Ridley as Rey and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi L to R: Rey (Daisy Ridley as Rey and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and John Boyega as Finn in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
John Boyega as Finn in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Benicio del Toro as DJ in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
Benicio del Toro as DJ in a still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
A still image from LucasFilm's "Star Wars: A Last Jedi."
My midlife crisis does not even involve getting older, losing hair or buying fancy cars and cheating with hot 20-somethings.
I'm a journalist. I can barely afford used vehicles. And the only hot 20-somethings I am involved with are the 20 or so seconds it takes to reheat my already cooked but cold again Hot Pocket.
Nope, my midlife crisis it is about "Star Wars."
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Because I am so averse to spoilers, I won't publicly say why the new flick has me over the edge. But it is not because it is "too much like," or "not enough like" the originals. Never cared about that line of judgment.
It was just a gut inclination. I had a bad feeling about it. Which is strange because I liked "The Force Awakens," and loved "Rogue One."
As one colleague put it, I am afraid the experience won't match the previous ones. Which is true. Or maybe it's grumpy old man syndrome.
We greybeard Star Wars fanboys don't like our fantasy realities messed with.
We're a touchy bunch who seemingly complain about every little detail. But when you've built something up to such a degree, the fact that it might not match the illusion you have created in your head over 40 years can be devastating.
And spending close to $70 on a family movie outing is not worth the devastating.
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I'm sure I will see it at some point. But until then I can take solace in that I am not the only fan not liking "The Last Jedi."
The eighth installment in the Star Wars saga took in $45 million on its opening night. Jedi Master Lindsey Slater and her Padawan Andy Choi were at the premier to ask fans why they had to be first in line.
Media: WISNRating aggregation sites Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes are both showing the same result about the newly released flick.
Paid professional critics love it, fans not so much. At least the fans on those sites. There is currently a 36 percentage point difference between fans and critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
You can see the critic and fan scores from both sites on all the Star Wars movies in the gallery above.
You can also check out Twitter reactions from fans who loved the film in the second gallery.