So meta, bro.

Well-said.

Like, maybe in a swamp…or in a cave in a desert!

"…or simply prefer movies where everyone says exactly what they feel and what their motivations are in long, stupid monologues."

Yanno, once upon a time (in a galaxy…well, right here) the original Star Wars was just "a little side tale that dead-end(ed)."

Many Bothans' names were Robert Paulson.

They really share very little in common aside from same initials/first name.

It was polished brilliantly by one of the very best in the biz.

"I feel like this movie only exists to spackle a small plot hole in the original."

"Keep in mind, this is a guy whose favorite Star Wars film is Revenge of the Sith and who genuinely enjoys The Phantom Menace."

Good point!

Ranks a pretty comfortable third for me (I love the highs of Jedi, but it's just too goddamn uneven).

"Sure, but after Jyn and Cassian's truly wonderful final scene, what a sad, hollow image to end on."

Think R1 is ideally watched after Ep. IV, for sure (even though it doesn't make chronological sense).

Speaking of being out of character — since when did the stuff coming out of Cookie Monster's mouth become just as dirty as the stuff going in? ;)

How in the name of Aunt Beru is there not a R1 video game — and I don't mean some sort of Battlefront add-on/patch?

How do you know they weren't clapping because they really enjoyed the entire movie, and how it tied into ANH (pet peeve: people pretending like they can read an audience's reaction).

Guess your superpower must have failed you this time because that is how literally EVERY CHARACTER dies here.

No.

Let's see: Luke, Leia, Ben, Han, Chewy, R2D2, C3PO based on a Kurosawa property…I think that movie was already made in '77 (only half-kidding).