TLJ and TFA was to Star Wars what LoS1 and 2 were to Castlevania. Complete abominations of no value.
that is nonsense and not a fair comparing. LoS1 and 2 are equivalent to DmC and other disgraceful reboots and stuff like that.
Episode 7 and 8 are a continuation of the storyline, so of course it would feel different, but overall they are worthy star wars movies.
remember how prequel trilogy were so underrated yet respectable Star Wars movies in their own right?
if anything should be criticized, its the fanbase that are too conservative.
LoS1 and LoS2 are castlevania in the wrong direction. but TFA and TLJ are Star Wars episodes in a interesting direction.
there are even OT fans that like Prequel trilogy and the new episode as well.
I dont like the spinoffs though. Rogue one and Solo are pathetic are too distant from what made Star Wars unique from other sci fi series,
which are the conflicts between the Jedi and Sith and their sensational duels/fights.