Defending "The Last Jedi"

The majority consensus is (or at least seems to be) that "The Last Jedi" is a terrible movie that ruined the Star Wars franchise. I strongly disagree. In my opinion, "The Last Jedi" is the best Star Wars movie. My clumsy metaphor is that "The Force Awakens" was comfort food, and "The Last Jedi" is a gourmet meal. It has layers of nuance that a lot of viewers seem to be missing. I am going to write a series of blog posts breaking down various elements of "The Last Jedi" in the hopes that it will help some people understand why I believe "The Last Jedi" is a masterpiece. I have recently come to realize that people will choose not to believe what I say, writing me off as a troll because I hold a different opinion than they do. That doesn't matter. I'm going to go ahead anyway, because it's their business if they choose to willingly be ignorant and hold onto their misguided opinions.

Part 1: A Look A Rey, Ren, and Snoke In "The Last Jedi"