I’ve watched TLJ with my mom, as well as my brother and sister-in-law. Their reactions were underwhelming.
[end credits]
Me: So what did you think?
Mom: Better than I expected.
Me, waits a beat: That’s it?
Mom, scrambling to form opinions: It’s too bad Luke’s dead.
Me: Uh-huh.
Mom: And so Leia’s evil son is in charge now?
Me: You think he’s evil?
Mom, wary, like she’s wondering if this is a test: Yes?
Me: *sighs*
[end credits]
Me: So what’d you guys think?
Sis: It was good.
Bro, disheartened: So Luke’s dead?
Me: Pretty much.
Bro: And that dipshit Kylo Ren is leader of the First Order now. He’s gonna wreck everything.
Me, indignant on Ben Solo’s behalf: It’s too bad you think that because he’s actually going to be the hero.
Bro: What about that chick?
Me: Her, too. They’re dual protagonists.
Bro: *gives me dubious look*
Me: *sighs*
