People love to hate. Whether it’s a film, show, or celebrity, the internet’s always buzzing with hot takes that sometimes seem to be the general consensus on certain topics. However, we are here to ask, is that trashed movie actually a hidden gem? Is that polarizing star unfairly targeted? Or does that overrated series deserve the shade? We’re diving in to settle the score, and we need your vote to make it official.
We will spotlight a new film, TV show, or celebrity, discussing their impact, controversies, and the buzz around them. Then, you take the stage! Vote in our poll, then hit the comments below and let us know if they are overhated or do they deserve the hate.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Rian Johnson’s entry in the sequel trilogy, remains one of the most polarizing films in the franchise. Many fans and viewers criticized it for subverting expectations in ways that felt jarring—such as Luke Skywalker’s cynical exile and apparent character regression, the handling of Rey’s parentage, and subplots like the Canto Bight casino sequence that some saw as pointless detours with weak payoffs. Pacing issues, humor that landed awkwardly for some (like certain Poe-Leia interactions), and decisions that seemed to undermine legacy characters or lore fueled intense backlash, contributing to a notably low Rotten Tomatoes audience score (around 45-50% in recent years).
On the other hand, the film earned widespread critical acclaim (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) for its stunning visuals, ambitious themes of failure, legacy, and letting go of the past, and standout sequences like the throne room fight, Crait battle, and hyperspace kamikaze moment. Performances from Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, and Mark Hamill were praised for depth, with Driver’s Kylo Ren arc often highlighted as compelling. Its risk-taking—challenging hero worship and exploring moral complexity—offered a fresh, introspective take on the saga for many.
Ultimately, the divide often stems from clashing visions of what Star Wars should be, amplified by passionate fandom and some organized review efforts, rather than the film being universally flawed or flawless.
So what do you think? Is The Last Jedi overhated or not? Vote and let us know your answer below!
