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 are the implications of the statement 'For the new Star Wars to live, the old Star Wars must die'?

What does the film suggest about the cyclical nature of evil in the galaxy?

What does the character DJ represent in terms of moral ambiguity?

How does The Last Jedi redefine the archetype of the hero?