History, and now the Last Jedi, showed us over and over again that you never make a movie for "fans" who wouldn't know a good work even if it hit them in the face. Fans only know about expecting certain things. I am glad Rian Johnson knows about this and has the ability to brace some backlash: http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-the-last-jedi-backlash-rian-johnson-response/
Star Wars The Last Jedi Backlash Gets a Response from Director Rian Johnson

Director Rian Johnson responds to the Star Wars The Last Jedi backlash from fans who are unhappy with his radical choices in the latest Star Wars saga film.