It’s obvious that the TLJ audience score on RT was review bombed. You only have to look as far as other user voted scores to see that. It currently sits at 6.9 on IMDB.

I don’t understand the rejection of critics’ opinions in recent years. As bad as some can be, I’d still generally take the word of that group over a group of randoms. Even if the professional pool has been diluted, I don’t see how an audience score consisting entirely of less informed reviewers is a better option. For Rotten Tomatoes specifically, its flaws are obvious as long as you understand how the % is generated, but as a guide of general critic approval - the odds for finding something enjoyable - it functions just fine to me.

On Topic: Despite not enjoying TROS, I like Rey and Ridley’s performance as the character. I’m all for her returning. I hope she gets something good to do. If you’re not happy about it, there’s plenty of Star Wars to go around. You can just not watch this.