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The analysis questions the standards of critique and praise in modern Star Wars reviews, suggesting that many critics are not genuinely engaging but are participating in performative outrage or hollow praise. Critics who defend the latest content often do so for goals other than storytelling—such as pleasing certain demographics, making political statements, or simply gaining popularity. Conversely, those who dislike the content derive their satisfaction from mocking, exposing contradictions, or rallying against perceived ideological encroachment.