The Hero's Journey and Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The video explores the controversial reception of The Last Jedi, focusing on Rian Johnson's attempt to revolutionize the Star Wars franchise. It delves into the meta-commentary on the relationship between new and original Star Wars, the subversion of traditional tropes, and the use of Jungian psychology to analyze the film's themes. The video also discusses the moral ambiguity presented in the film and critiques the narrative choices that ultimately revert to traditional Star Wars elements.

What was the main focus of the Wisecrack video on 'The Last Jedi'?

• To praise the film's visual effects

• To explore Rian Johnson's attempt to revolutionize Star Wars

• To analyze the soundtrack of the movie

• To discuss the film's box office performance

How does the relationship between Kylo Ren and Darth Vader reflect the new Star Wars series?

• It demonstrates the new series' unique storytelling style

• It highlights the new series' focus on humor

• It shows the new series' struggle to live up to the original trilogy's legacy

• It emphasizes the new series' technological advancements

What is one of the key changes Rian Johnson made in 'The Last Jedi'?

• He subverted traditional Star Wars tropes

• He expanded the role of droids

• He focused on recycling old Star Wars tropes

• He introduced new alien species

What psychological concept does 'The Last Jedi' explore according to the Wisecrack video?

• The collective unconscious

• The anima and animus

• The hero's journey

• The shadow

What does the film suggest about the balance of the Force?

• The Force inherently promotes balance

• The Force is irrelevant to the galaxy

• The Force is controlled by the Jedi

• The Force is a myth

What critique does the Wisecrack video offer about the execution of 'The Last Jedi'?

• It focuses too much on special effects

• It fails to maintain its radical ideas

• It lacks character development

• It successfully revolutionizes Star Wars

What does the character DJ in 'The Last Jedi' represent?

• A traditional hero

• A wise mentor

• A morally ambiguous figure

• A comedic sidekick

How does the film address the concept of good and evil?

• It focuses solely on the dark side

• It ignores the concept entirely

• It suggests that good and evil are made-up concepts

• It maintains a clear distinction between good and evil

What is the ultimate message about the Jedi Order in 'The Last Jedi'?

• The Jedi Order is the only hope for the galaxy

• The Jedi Order is irrelevant

• The Jedi Order is responsible for the rise of evil

• The Jedi Order is infallible

What does the Wisecrack video suggest about the film's conclusion?

• It introduces new characters

• It returns to traditional Star Wars themes

• It leaves the story unresolved

• It reinforces the film's radical ideas