Following the release of The Rise of Skywalker, the movie has had positive reviews from the general audience so far and is received well by most Star Wars fans. However, some people aren't really fond of how the story played out or even the message it gives. One such criticism caught the attention of one Star Wars actor, and fans are conflicted over his comment.
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Taking to Twitter, a fan expressed her disappointment and made a thread about the "terrible messages about female power" in The Rise of Skywalker. She also doesn't urge "little girls" to watch the movie. Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo weighs in on the matter and likens her criticism to the toxic fandom, he also urged her to "find better things to do." You can check out the exchange below.
And while some fans agreed with the user's thoughts, some people think that what she got from the movie was just a huge reach. Hence, Suotamo's reply also sparked some debate amongst Star Wars fans. Some have pointed out that the wrong message about female power has always been present in The Force Awakens, while other women mentioned that ever since they were young, they have enjoyed the films and have not felt offended by the film at all. You can check out some of the fans' opinions below.
Having reactions like these aren't exactly new in the Star Wars franchise, hence the fandom often being described as "toxic." It's no secret that the sequel trilogy has been divisive, which is why Soutamo's comment either got people disappointed or thankful for the actor.
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