Just some thoughts on why the comedy didn’t work for me all the time: the way the characters reacted to the jokes was “unnatural” for Star Wars movies, and for most real situations in general. We’re used to that in marvel movies at this point, but I personally think they went too far in both TLJ and TFA. RO’s humor works perfectly for me though, and I think that’s largely because the characters’ reactions to the funny things seem more natural.
Examples please.
The reaction of the imperial trooper to Kylo choking Hux. “Right away sir”. I don’t have a problem with anything except the delivery. He should be scared as hell or something but he’s just saying funny one liners. Compare that to everyone’s reactions to Vader’s chokings in ESB. It makes it all look like a skit something made purely for comedy, and I personally prefer comedy when it comes naturally.
Probably not important but he didn’t choke Hux there. And “right away” seems like the perfect reaction, the whole reason Kylo got mad at Hux was because he was second guessing him.
The “busy day” joke. That’s something really weird and disrespectful to say if you’re Rey. Sure Luke disrespected Yoda at first, but after he learned his true identity it was nothing but respect. I was ok with the nowhere joke and the tickling joke, both work really well and feel more natural.
Disrespectful? Who cares? She has every right to be at this point, Luke’s chucked the saber, he’s told her to go away multiple times. Rey’s followed him around and can’t see why he won’t help. Of course she’s frustrated. What is she supposed to say, “please, great Master Skywalker, sir, I wonder if I could inquire why you won’t train me, for I cannot determine what else you are doing on this island alone.”
Saying that Luke had the utmost respect for Yoda once he learned his identity is a little silly. He ignored his commands on multiple occasions and told him “you ask the impossible.” Just because they’re Jedi masters doesn’t mean characters absolutely have to revere them.