Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has some interesting opinions on Star Wars’ comedy, and the filmmaker is right about what works or not in terms of humor for the saga. Arguably the most divisive Star Wars movie ever made, The Last Jedi became known for trying to subvert expectations after Star Wars: The Force Awakens felt too familiar to the original trilogy. Still, Johnson’s Star Wars movie never shifted away from what makes the franchise so special.
The Last Jedi split audiences over several elements, including, but not limited to, Luke Skywalker’s characterization and the fate of the First Order's Supreme Leader Snoke. The Last Jedi’s comedy was also greeted with criticism, especially in moments like Poe Dameron making fun of General Hux at the beginning of the film. According to Rian Johnson (via GQ), The Last Jedi’s humor was no different from other Star Wars movies.
