'Star Wars' Director Rian Johnson Said he got Death Threats From Angry Fans In a recent interview with 'The Standard', Johnson said that he tried to be prepared for backlash to 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'. Rian Johnson, to The Standard Rian Johnson, to The Standard Johnson made sure to point out that not all the feedback was negative and that a majority of it was well-intentioned. Rian Johnson, to The Standard 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' was well received by critics, if not fans, earning a 91 percent "Fresh" rating on
Rotten Tomatoes.