I think many elements in the movie are mocking Star Wars. One line that really sticks out as mocking Star Wars was Luke saying “laser sword.” I wanted the world of Star Wars to take itself more seriously, that’s what makes it feel real even as we see questionable physics and crazy aliens.
It’s even worse because the emperor mocks Luke’s lightsaber in ROTJ. But in ESB, Yoda conveys the same message by simply saying “your weapons, you will not need them”.
It’s as if one character is a good guy with a good character, and the other one says the same thing but he’s evil and does it in a goading manner to elicit negative emotions. So why would you make Luke act like the emperor instead of the wise, paternal Jedi master?
I really question if these new people even understand Star Wars besides basic branding at all.