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At the heart of the franchise's woes is what happens when a beloved "boy brand" tries to morph into a "girl brand" without genuine storytelling foundation. The result is a flavorless, bland product—the cinematic equivalent of tasteless tofu—that fails to excite or satisfy longtime fans. The character of Rey epitomizes this failure: hailed as "Jedi of Destiny" despite lacking depth, growth, flaws, or genuine struggles, Rey is often criticized for being a one-dimensional, plot-armored figure, reminiscent of a character who was handed everything without earning it.