I worked at the House of Mouse when this came out, and the execs were really excited. It was going to be an in-house Star Wars. It was going to capture the boy and teen market. It was going to kick off a franchise.

I finally checked it out on Disney+ and I can see why they bought Marvel. Like John Carter's jumps, it never quite takes off. The movie fails to connect. No one is really likable. They form attachements with each other that don't make much sense. The world building is both obtuse and shallow. I am not a Star Wars fan, but Luke is a relatable human being who anchors and crazy space opera. This one just drifts.