Mark Hamill Regrets Voicing Criticism of Luke Skywalker’s Direction in ‘Last Jedi’ | THR News

Mark Hamill expressed regret for publicly criticizing the portrayal of Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi, acknowledging Rian Johnson's film as a great work. Despite initial disagreements, Hamill now appreciates the creative direction. The film faced fan criticism, but Johnson emphasized the importance of evolving the Star Wars narrative. The Last Jedi achieved significant box office success, though it experienced a decline compared to The Force Awakens. Analysts argue this is not indicative of Star Wars fatigue, as The Force Awakens was an exceptional case. The Last Jedi is poised to be one of the top-grossing films globally, reflecting the enduring passion for the Star Wars series.

What did Mark Hamill express regret about regarding 'The Last Jedi'?

• Publicly voicing his criticism

• The special effects used in the film

• The film's box office performance

• His acting performance

How did Rian Johnson respond to fan criticism of 'The Last Jedi'?

• He stated that the goal was to divide the audience

• He ignored the criticism

• He emphasized the importance of evolving the Star Wars series

• He apologized for the film's direction

What was the opening weekend box office performance of 'The Last Jedi' in North America?

• $100.7 million

• $248 million

• $220 million

• $68.4 million

How did 'The Last Jedi' compare to 'The Force Awakens' in terms of second weekend box office drop?

• It increased in earnings

• It had the same drop

• It had a larger drop

• It had a smaller drop

What is the potential global box office success of 'The Last Jedi' compared to other films?

• It is expected to be among the top five global successes

• It is expected to be the highest-grossing film of all time

• It is expected to match 'Avatar'

• It is expected to perform poorly