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Jaredc324Mar 17, 2022

i have no problems with Luke, the approach the consequence oand outcome of all of the things in this movie. A much farther attempt than Force Awakens attempted to conjure. Rian johnson does spend too much time with the resistance, and makesi have no problems with Luke, the approach the consequence oand outcome of all of the things in this movie. A much farther attempt than Force Awakens attempted to conjure. Rian johnson does spend too much time with the resistance, and makes it a very throttled, back-n-forth film that never really allows you to connect or hone in to something particular. It wants to do so much. And to its quality, has great effect. But the storytelling became a bit of a juggle-act. On a space odyssey level, it delivers. But as a story following up a very teasing, simple first instalment, Last Jedi does too much and leaves little to look forward to. My complaints are simple, the storytelling wasn't honed in. Instead of making us feel through the trauma, tension of what was going on. Things just happened for thunderous cinematic effect, which they do. But as a whole, you walk away from Last Jedi more throttled than engrossed. And wishing it conveyed its ideas better, in a more honed-in way. As epic as it comes off, was it necessary? While we're left with shame and consequence.… Expand

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NavyBeanDec 21, 2017

It has an excellence that you can feel in your mouth and your bathing suit areas when you watch it. There are all sorts of cool battles and lasers going TCHEW! TCHEW! TCHEW! right by your ear. The diversity of the cast was welcome but thereIt has an excellence that you can feel in your mouth and your bathing suit areas when you watch it. There are all sorts of cool battles and lasers going TCHEW! TCHEW! TCHEW! right by your ear. The diversity of the cast was welcome but there weren't enough aliens on the rebel side I thought. Or are there ever aliens on the dark side? I do not know. Seems like mostly humans. I think the people getting upset by this film are those who don't really understand the universe and maybe they just can't be pleased no matter what. I loved it and I will see it at least one more time in the theater possibly while wearing an oversized velvet sombrero (haven't decided on the color yet).… Expand

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Passionate_RedJan 17, 2023

Is this a marvel movie?

I saw some compelling arguments recently to like VIII more than VII but I don't feel like rewatching:)

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Ka092487Jan 10, 2023

The most beautifully filmed star wars movie to date. The imagery, the music, the characters! Love!

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extroheroDec 17, 2022

Stunning visuals, intricately woven together themes, the classic struggles between good and evil and finding your path to being a hero. This has everything that this long time fan wants out of a Star Wars film.

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ardahanchnOct 24, 2019

Didnt like the new "lore" of new Star Wars Saga.Didnt like the Rey, Finn at all.Script and editing was trying to do new things but for me its fully lack of logic and not attractive-challengin at all.

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liamexeOct 4, 2022

The screenplay was the film's demise. Major storyline holes and confusing sequences plagued the writing, which was all over the place. Even the jokes that were made were tired. This didn't really feel like a Star Wars movie; it was more likeThe screenplay was the film's demise. Major storyline holes and confusing sequences plagued the writing, which was all over the place. Even the jokes that were made were tired. This didn't really feel like a Star Wars movie; it was more like a Disney movie. The screenplay for this movie should have been tighter considering how long it is. Although the narrative was a shambles, the cinematography and visual effects were still fantastic, and the directing was passable. I'm not sure how somebody could give this a 1 (after seeing so many of those) without giving the visuals any credit. I give it a fair and honest 6 out of 10.… Expand

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billmarkmDec 22, 2017

Not a perfect movie by any means, but a good time, even if it's a step down from the Force Awakens. Yes, the tone is a bit uneven and that part with Leia in outer space was unintentionally funny, but this installment has solid characterNot a perfect movie by any means, but a good time, even if it's a step down from the Force Awakens. Yes, the tone is a bit uneven and that part with Leia in outer space was unintentionally funny, but this installment has solid character development. The new characters were given their due, and Luke and Leia had some wonderful moments. Bottom line, it's not as good as the Force Awakens, but it's light years better than episodes 1-3 (and Return of the Jedi).… Expand

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MattchewHawkSep 8, 2022

The film that ended up ruining Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, the Jedi and a massive movie franchise. Rian Johnson must be kept away from any further Star Wars projects. Kathleen Kennedy's trust in this man was ill placed.

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Nothing746Jul 12, 2022

I think, that is better than the first movie and that was even not a good movie.

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AJ_13Jun 22, 2022

I have some mixed feelings with Episode VIII.

On the one side, the script is even worse than in Force Awakens. Rey, Kylo Ren and Luke Skywalker are the only characters I care about. There are too many senseless/ridiculous scenes, plotholesI have some mixed feelings with Episode VIII.

On the one side, the script is even worse than in Force Awakens. Rey, Kylo Ren and Luke Skywalker are the only characters I care about. There are too many senseless/ridiculous scenes, plotholes and horrible editing. CGI could be better at times.

Nevertheless, as I said before the Kylo Ren-Rey storyline works for me and its also a pretty stunning film to look at. I also admit that the 150 minutes flew by.… Expand

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dxrgamer2234Jun 15, 2022

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ElizabethC66Jun 14, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi incorporates the force lore of the past and expands on it. Luke is shown as a real person with faults to overcome and Mark Hamil acts it well!
Kylo and Rey’s connection is amazing and a great addition. Together they would have been a force to reckon with, but this is Star Wars and it wasn’t meant to be … yet!
Finn, Poe, and Rose find their place in the resistance and in the Galaxy far, far away.
The Last Jedi is my favorite Star Wars film.… Expand

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AngryGeekJun 6, 2022

Before the dark times before the empire!! Worst star wars movie ever bruuuuhhhhhhh

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sugarniteMay 8, 2022

I was surprised by how much I did not hate this movie. Much like the prequels, there are baffling and senseless decisions being made. At the same time, interesting themes are brought up and never mentioned again. Unlike the prequels though,I was surprised by how much I did not hate this movie. Much like the prequels, there are baffling and senseless decisions being made. At the same time, interesting themes are brought up and never mentioned again. Unlike the prequels though, the little things are done right. Characters act like people, scenes look like they were directed by humans, and fights have dimension to them.

Would probably not watch again, but it could be a lot worse.… Expand

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Id1KKMay 6, 2022

it's an OK movie, it took alot of risks and I respect that, but the execution really fell flat. definitely the best of the sequels, but not good either.

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AV-Apr 28, 2022

its fine. it dont think its rian johnsons fault for how trash the sequels were.

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GoofballheroMar 19, 2022

Perforated with plot holes and inconsistencies following the 7th film, “The Last Jedi” is one of the most mediocre Star Wars films only eclipsed by The Phantom Menace in poor pacing, largely uninteresting characters (Kylo Ren remains the bestPerforated with plot holes and inconsistencies following the 7th film, “The Last Jedi” is one of the most mediocre Star Wars films only eclipsed by The Phantom Menace in poor pacing, largely uninteresting characters (Kylo Ren remains the best thing the new series has done - and much of that belongs to Adam Driver’s performance and not the writers who are hellbent on making him some angsty lost teen rather than a proper follow up to Darth Vader) along with incredibly awkward moments that were meant to come across as poignant but instead came off as borderline comedic. Many of the critics are seemingly jubilant to see modern political points being touched on in a Star Wars movie, and thus it is championed as “brave” and “daring”, but don’t let that fool you; this film is as hollow as it is politically pandering. It may forever be remembered as the film that ultimately killed the sequel franchise, as JJ Abrams was left to pick up the pieces and then jam them together in hopeful desperation that they might stick. Whether it truly did or not is ultimately contingent on the eyes of the beholder.… Expand

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Young_NachoDec 30, 2019

On the list of Star Wars Movies, there are several that I would consider to be "It". A New Hope is it. Empire is It. The Force Awakens is it. This though... this ain't it. It has a completely useless side story with Finn and Rose, essentiallyOn the list of Star Wars Movies, there are several that I would consider to be "It". A New Hope is it. Empire is It. The Force Awakens is it. This though... this ain't it. It has a completely useless side story with Finn and Rose, essentially severing anything interesting that could have happened with Finn's character. Poe gets cucked by a purple haired space lady who was frankly just a d!ckhead general for not actively sharing her plan with everyone else. Phasma...died, so... thanks for doing absolutely nothing with her. Rey, Kylo and Luke were pretty interesting, but they only consisted of like, 1/3 the movie. I was initially on board with the idea of "Subverting Expectations", but not when literally every subplot set up in TFA gets "Subverted" into a dead end.… Expand

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XathiahsFeb 11, 2022

A good movie, but a bad SW movie. What they did with Luke is unforgivable. Kylo Ren development is interesting.

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PeteyPirahnaFeb 6, 2022

5/10
This is the most average movie I've ever seen. It's got stuff that would give it a 0 and a 10.

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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deanmorrisNov 24, 2021

One of the worst Star Wars movies for sure. Too long, too messy... The cast is great and the visuals are stuning, but the plot is **** and destroys a lot of important elements of the saga.

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PotterheadGleekDec 15, 2017

The movie is so long, but I don't know how many time I hold my breath, but sadly the script I think it was poor and plane. I cried in all Leia's scenes.

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ValBalOct 27, 2021

I haven't seen Star Wars as a kid so I don't have the same connection to original cast as a lot of fans have so perhaps this is why I really like the new lead characters and especially Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. Everything about them in thisI haven't seen Star Wars as a kid so I don't have the same connection to original cast as a lot of fans have so perhaps this is why I really like the new lead characters and especially Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. Everything about them in this movie is perfect to me. I loved how Luke walks a thin line between good and evil. Grey area is something you don't see in Star Wars and it was great so that being the link between Kylo and Rey was something that I thought was very interesting. The other part of the film is complete rubbish. It felt like they didn't know what to do with other characters. The whole casino sequence and everything that those characters were doing felt like a silly distraction.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021

The Last Jedi is a plot hole and convenience ridden affair, but if you can accept some of its conveniences it has a powerful tale to tell on the importance of mythology.

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

There is disappointment to be had with the first third of "The Last Jedi". There is a sense of not caring during this first bit of the film where both the character interactions and plot delivery are performed in a lazy, sometimesThere is disappointment to be had with the first third of "The Last Jedi". There is a sense of not caring during this first bit of the film where both the character interactions and plot delivery are performed in a lazy, sometimes disgraceful, manner. Thankfully, it's a huge relief that two thirds of the film deliver what needed to be delivered from the continuing, beloved franchise: familiar faces, action, unpredictable plot twists, exploitation of character strengths and weaknesses, and even moments that will quicken your pulse and make you sit at the edge of your seat. The film performs just well enough for us to wait in anticipation for the next episode. Overall, "The Last Jedi" is a solid entry and nothing more. Special kudos to Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver for getting most comfortable as their characters since the last episode. On that note, continue to rest in peace Carrie Fisher.… Expand

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robertoiglesiasDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, my rant back then was awful. I complained about the film, but then I went off about users needing their voices to be heard, and while that would fit for Rotten Tomatoes, it wouldn't fit here exactly. Let me redo this.
The movie is filled with awful comedy. The jokes get in the way, are awkward, and just drag on. The Porgs are also annoying and unnecessary.
Finn, Poe, BB-8, Phasma, Hux, and the other side characters are mistreated and don't really do anything. And because they barely interact with Rey and Kylo, they come off as unnecessary filler. The Canto Bight part was irritating and long, and Holdo's stupidity was painful to sit through.
I also hated how main plots from TFA were concluded, like the character of Snoke, Finn and Phasma's rivalry, Rey's parents being nobodies, Rey possibly joining the dark side, Kylo posibly joining the light side, etc. With all of those being finished, this trilogy basically became a rip off of the original trilogy. TFA was already so similar to A New Hope, and this just became Empire Strikes Back. A character trains to be a Jedi and learns more about themselves, people need help fighting the bad guys so some of them go to a fancy planet for help, main characters have a personal feud and try to convince the other one to join their side, etc.

I did like the story between Rey, Luke, and Kylo. That kept me interested in what was going to happen next. But this film is bogged down by the new direction and writing.
"EPISODE IX WILL PROBABLY KILL CHEWBACCA, HAVE BAD JOKES, AND WILL BE A RIPOFF OF RETURN OF THE JEDI!"
Me from the future: I got 2 out of 3 of those right. Chewbacca was nearly killed, but Leia took his place instead.
So, 3/10.… Expand

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TheDevilBoxerDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to say: I was disappointed. This movie manages to stand a bit more on its own than The Force Awakens or Rogue One, but it still riffs pretty heavily on the old trilogy's story beats, and is a mixed bag in terms of characters, story choices, and tone. That last part might be the biggest problem. It pulls a Marvel at times and undercuts serious or important moments with ill-timed humor. The movie does little to develop Finn despite plenty of screen time, and Captain Phasma and Snoke are as lame as ever. Good riddance to both. Kylo Ren is still a compelling villain, and his and Rey's story is the highlight. I think Johnson missed the mark on the character of Luke pretty significantly, making him inconsistent with who he became after ROTJ, and forcing him to arbitrarily backpedal as a character, just to bring him back toward heroism in the end so the movie can pretend he has a story arc. The Last Jedi is less slavish in its callbacks to previous movies than The Force Awakens was, but what this lays bare is that the new stuff has comparatively little to offer, from the world building to the young male leads, to the incredibly corny new character Rose, to the action (awesome throne room fight aside). The movie's latter sections get slightly more interesting than its borderline-boring first half, but I had hoped to be much more impressed by Rian Johnson's take on the Star Wars galaxy than this.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Jul 1, 2021

Star Wars: Episode VIII seems more like a culmination of all the reasons what is wrong with movies nowadays. A beloved, renowned franchise like Star Wars goes in the hands of a big company which is all into secularism. Sometimes I feel DisneyStar Wars: Episode VIII seems more like a culmination of all the reasons what is wrong with movies nowadays. A beloved, renowned franchise like Star Wars goes in the hands of a big company which is all into secularism. Sometimes I feel Disney movies are not movies. They are festivals. They celebrate diversity. And the worst part is that Disney, the religion which is celebrating this festival, doesn't take very kindly of the "infidels". As a result they are more concerned about the movie doing good in China and Africa than actually telling a good story. They can imagine little girls from Middle East play with Rey Palpatine dolls and porg/fathier stuffed toys, but not giving the fans what they have been asking for all these years.
One thing I really like about this movie is that it is able to deliver the needed impact using its CGI. The way they used the FTL to tear right across the enemy ships was so cool. But yeah, that's the only one thing I like about the movie. To show that one scene they ruined the whole concept of FTL travelling. Luke Skywalker lives between adorable Porgs, but he's only Luke Skywalker for the namesake. He doesn't do anything that makes us feel that he's important to the story. Heck, literally his role in the movie is that he dies!
This is exactly what's wrong with movies today. First they take a popular franchise that doesn't make movies anymore, or has a lot of books/games/TV shows. Then they get the fans hyped to make them realise they are about to make something big for them. In order to do this they sell their merchandise because they know the gullible fans will be absolutely ready to lap it all up. After that they will throw in some secularism - make a white protagonist, a black sidekick, an Asian man/woman who will help them, someone who is being oppressed because there's absolutely no other way a hero can be a hero if he doesn't speak for someone's rights. An important character should also be there who will do nothing other than fan service. An absolutely meaningless plot twist will also do some good. With all that done, just add a big CGI fight and get over with it.
So in conclusion, Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is not a movie. It's a fan service. This wouldn't have been a problem if it DID fan service and not become one. We had watched this movie for a plot about Jedi fighting the Sith, not for seeing Finn free some fathiers. The movie is set a long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. So all this SJW stuff doesn't make any sense.… Expand

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Dee-Jay_DeliApr 29, 2021

What is there to say after so many years that hasn't already been said? It's fair to say that this movie is a point at which "Disney's Star Wars" went sour. While "TFA" was a safe but competent movie, "TLJ" is the exact opposite. It's a messyWhat is there to say after so many years that hasn't already been said? It's fair to say that this movie is a point at which "Disney's Star Wars" went sour. While "TFA" was a safe but competent movie, "TLJ" is the exact opposite. It's a messy and - at some points, bad film, that toys with a few interesting concepts and ideas - but ends up going nowhere. It's a shame really, because Rian Johnson does know how to tell a good story. And yet there's no denying this movie is an absolut distaster except for the great cinematography.… Expand

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NehuenApr 25, 2021

De momento la peor película de Star Wars. La trama principal tarda en hacerse interesante, y la subtrama de Finn y Rose es muy aburrida. No me gustó como se trató el personaje de Luke, además de que Rey me parece un personaje peor llevado aDe momento la peor película de Star Wars. La trama principal tarda en hacerse interesante, y la subtrama de Finn y Rose es muy aburrida. No me gustó como se trató el personaje de Luke, además de que Rey me parece un personaje peor llevado a esta cinta que en la anterior. Lo más interesante podría recalcar en Kylo Ren, de cierta manera está desarrollado de una mejor manera, un toque más profundo. La película tiene el valor de presentar y arriesgarse a momentos y acciones polémicos en la saga. Lamentablemente esas innovaciones le juegan en contra. La banda sonora, al igual que en la anterior película, no logra ni siquiera estar a la altura de la saga original o las precuelas. Visualmente no puedo quejarme, ya que se está todo perfecto.… Expand

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DunyGMar 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite of the sequel trilogy... it isn't the best of course and the it is a bit of a mess. Rian Johnson's take on Star Wars was an interesting one. The characters are mostly okay, but Vice-Admiral Holdo was such a **** that assumed she knew who Poe was just by one event made me want to stab her. Rose Tico was a character I liked at first, but then I realized she didn't save the slave kids on Canto Bight and instead only freed the animals. Why didn't Finn do anything about the enslaved kids? Finn feels like a guy who would have freed them, considering his background. However, though some scenes don't make scientific sense, it's still Star Wars and it was fun for me to watch. General Hux is a stupid sand bag though. I liked Kylo Ren and his scene where he destroyed the mask. Adam Driver portrays Kylo very well and Kylo's dialogue always feel good to me. The Rise of Skywalker having Kylo Ren have his mask again didn't make sense to me because in this movie he makes a huge point that he outgrew it. Anyway, Luke Skywalker... I was fine with how he was in the movie and I thought it made sense. Mark Hamill did an amazing job and his scene with Yoda made me happy. I know the fight scenes weren't super good, but I still really liked them. I wish more questions were answered in this movie, but it was what it was. I liked it.… Expand

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PanopticonMar 2, 2021

Star Wars The Last Jedi dragged on rather badly, and I didn't find the plot very compelling. There were some fun action scenes, however.

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SonatasatFeb 27, 2021

the movie achieved something unbelievable, it makes me love it for its visuals, and hate it for how he destroyed star wars for me. the story is ridiculous and the caracters, created over many many years in movies, books and comics totallythe movie achieved something unbelievable, it makes me love it for its visuals, and hate it for how he destroyed star wars for me. the story is ridiculous and the caracters, created over many many years in movies, books and comics totally behave out of character. en top, Han Solo nailed it in the movie before: "That is not how the force works"… Expand

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Dom007Feb 13, 2021

It's not a great movie. It's rediculous how high the critic scores are. It's a well made film with good acting. But that's about it. It's badly written with really questionable scenes and the characters are just meh.

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BetterCallMMJan 6, 2021

i'm giving 5 because of the amazing CGI and visual beauty of the movie
the story sucks
they ruined starwars. but it's still Starwars
Adam driver was also good

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ChristianShowDec 16, 2020

A movie that wants to keep on subverting expectations and pushing political agendas, instead of telling an interesting story and build up characters and ideas from the last installment.

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AlekszanderMay 21, 2020

Having rewatched the entire saga recently, this "The Last Jedi"'s viewing was better than its first at the pictures, strangely enough. It has the best cinematography of its trilogy - by far!, and delves into some darker themes as well. ItHaving rewatched the entire saga recently, this "The Last Jedi"'s viewing was better than its first at the pictures, strangely enough. It has the best cinematography of its trilogy - by far!, and delves into some darker themes as well. It was refreshing to see 'real' peril and not having a typical space battle resolve all problems. The humor works 4x out of 10 for me, so I guess that's not too bad for a contemporay Disney film... Some 'unpredictable' moments really felt original and in some cases - I thought were - exhilirating. Here also lie some of the best moments that COULD HAVE BEEN in the Star Wars saga. However, these 'unpredictable' moments are, ultimately, also its biggest let-down. At a certain point, it just tries WAY too much and just feels boring, cheesy and monotenous. All these moments are given more importance than the characters, so by the end, I just stopped caring really. It undermines its own storyline. The whole Finn plot was totally useless and you really feel it with its 2h30 run time. I, personally, think its the best of its trilogy as it felt original and - somehow - that's what this trilogy lacked the most.… Expand

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TheJediAreEvilOct 15, 2020

Watched the trailer, thought it looked okay. Watched the film, it made me badly.

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GazApr 6, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a Star Wars fan, I really wanted to like this movie. But I didn't. While it has its moments, it's far from the quality film we deserve. I have always maintained that I love all Star Wars movies equally and think they all deserve a place in the series. I love the original trilogy, I love the prequels, and I even really loved The Force Awakens. Which is why this movie was such a disappointment.

This movie doesn't "feel" like Star Wars. Rogue One didn't really "feel" like Star Wars either, but in a different way. Rogue One was different, but still good. The Last Jedi feels like a high-quality Star Wars fan fiction that the interns drafted up while all the talented Star Wars writers were out to lunch. From the very outset, we're given an opener with tons of cheese that I guess was supposed to make the kids laugh because Disney mandated it. And the entire film is full of forced one-liners and humor that falls flat. Then there's Kathleen Kennedy's lovely forced diversity. Every character in the Resistance is either a woman, a racial minority, or often both. Laura Dern plays an unlikable moron with purple hair and Rose Tico is completely unnecessary to the film. One of the characters even has an annoying speech impediment.

Nobody cares about this kind of stuff in movies, and it's especially annoying considering it came at the cost of quality. Speaking of which, this movie is all over the place. There are a handful of good scenes and not much else. I forgave Rey's effortless use of the Force in Episode VII because it had just awakened in her and was so powerful, even Snoke felt it. But Rey doesn't even have much of a personality in TLJ and overcomes every dumb obstacle with minimal effort. Speaking of Snoke, he's not a mysterious dark presence anymore, he's a wrinkled old man in a hideous bathrobe who dies like a b**** and we don't learn anything meaningful about him before he does. The entire casino planet part was entirely unnecessary and reeks of the writers desperately wanting to have another eye-popping cantina scene like the last movie. Rose whines to Finn about child slavery so they save a bunch of animals and then leave the kids behind to stay as slaves for some reason.

Captain Phasma reveals she's not dead and approximately 3 minutes later, she's effortlessly cut down by Finn the janitor in hand-to-hand combat. Chewie is just kind of there the whole movie and never does anything. Luke is all sad because he failed as a Jedi and acts like a whiny jerk for most of the movie instead of the powerful Jedi he supposedly is. There's an absolutely horrendous scene where Leia gets sucked into space and magically flies back into the ship with the Force with absolutely no explanation as to how or why. You might as well have just shown her in space then blacked out the screen with the words "plot device" on it, then cut to Leia safe inside the ship because it would have had the exact same effect on me.

Then at the end, there's a generic recreation of the Battle of Hoth that I couldn't be bothered to care about. Also, for the entirety of the film, Kylo Ren is still an edgy, angry crybaby. Every line of dialogue in this film feels like it was written by freshman drama students and character development is completely nonexistent aside from Luke's change of heart and admittedly cool showdown with Kylo Ren, which aside from the throne room fight was the only part of this movie I actually enjoyed. The Last Jedi is an absolute mess and it certainly isn't a Star Wars movie, whatever it may be. I'm not blinded by nostalgia, I liked The Force Awakens. But this movie dashes any interest or development episode VII created for the Star Wars saga. I honestly have no interest in seeing where the story goes from here because the journey up to this point was so absurd and poorly executed. I'd honestly be satisfied if JJ Abrams revealed in Episode IX that everything that happened in TLJ was just Finn's fever dream while he was knocked out by Kylo Ren in Episode VII or something and then pick up from where TFA left off and actually stick to Abrams's original ideas.

I'm not in the category of people who think this movie is the worst film ever made and it wasn't quite as bad as I assumed it would be. But I felt lukewarm about it as I watched it and the more I marinate over it, the less appealing it becomes. I had the same experience with The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. And that's what this film is isn't it? It's the Crystal Skull of Star Wars. Let's forget it ever happened and never speak of it again.… Expand

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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020

STAR WARS EPISODE VIII THE LAST JEDI is below average. the plot is below average the characters are above average.

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GazMoviesSep 13, 2020

I really hated this movie when I came out of the Cinema I remember being confused and angry. The scene were Leia all of sudden becomes Mary Poppins and can survive in space I have no words!!!

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obi12323Jul 18, 2020

Positives: Looks great, score is good, fights can be entertaining, certain scenes are funny.

Negatives: Absolutely throws away the legacy of Luke Skywalker and ruins the progression of the force users that was built in the previous 7 films.Positives: Looks great, score is good, fights can be entertaining, certain scenes are funny.

Negatives: Absolutely throws away the legacy of Luke Skywalker and ruins the progression of the force users that was built in the previous 7 films. Fight choreography can be wonky. The sequel trilogy characters (Rey, Finn, Poe and others) either have 0 character development or a character arc that does not fit their roles. Also ruins every potentially good villain in the sequel trilogy (Snoke, Phasma, Knights of Ren, Kylo, Hux). Overall, while the film can be entertaining at times, the film fails to progress character arcs effectively and does not synergize well with any past Star Wars media.… Expand

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harkleptJul 12, 2020

A visual spectacle, that also reduces the Star Wars fandom down to two ugly sides. Many love it, many hate it. While trying to be philosophical about its message, it ultimately misses the 'Mark' and what people wanted or were expecting.A visual spectacle, that also reduces the Star Wars fandom down to two ugly sides. Many love it, many hate it. While trying to be philosophical about its message, it ultimately misses the 'Mark' and what people wanted or were expecting. People were expecting a good movie, what the audience got was not. Expectations subverted indeed.

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KajiwhtJul 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hated the movie...
All the lose ends left in episode 7 were all simply cut off...
Rey is simply a new mary sue
And they **** up luke... may i remind you george lucas said he was and will ever be the greatest jedi...
Also also... if it were that simple to just lightspeed and piece of garbage and destroy the whole starfleet... why did they have to go through all the trouble of destroying all the other **** the hard way… Expand

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NA6Jul 5, 2020

This Website is full of Wipes who's ratings are so far from the truth. This should be shut down!

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JessicawJun 22, 2020

Not as bad as everyone says but definitely not as compelling as it should have been. The most interesting part is Rey and Kylos dynamic and that's pretty much it.

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JoeCoolDec 16, 2017

Dunno what's up with all the hate but this was a reasonably good SW movie. Not the predictable story rehash we got with Episode 7. Some things are somewhat dumb slapstick and quite a few protagonists will definitely not be making Episode 9,Dunno what's up with all the hate but this was a reasonably good SW movie. Not the predictable story rehash we got with Episode 7. Some things are somewhat dumb slapstick and quite a few protagonists will definitely not be making Episode 9, but overall it's quite surprising and refreshing movie. Some scenes still give a fan the "Now where have we seen this before?" feeling but I guess it wouldn't be Star Wars if it didn't. There are some elements that really sort of break the "logic" of Star Wars universe. If you take SW seriously and not as entertainment you might be offended by what Disney did with this movie. Get over it, it's "Science Fantasy".… Expand

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superbatMay 22, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is not as good, or as bad, as it might've been. It's the best Star Wars movie visually. There are several great action sequences. However, there are plenty of problems. It doesn't really feel like a sequel to The Force Awakens. Snoke, who is introudced as a mysterious figure in Force Awakens, is completely wasted. Luke Skywalker, the hero of the original films, is virtually unrecognizable based on his behavior in this movie. Rey, the protagonist, is unrelatable; she's seemingly good at everything. The new characters are shallow and uninteresting (mainly Rose). The flying Leia scene was laughable. There are many more nonsensical plot details in this movie. This movie nearly killed my interest in Star Wars… Expand

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rswitzJun 2, 2018

While it does have its fair share of visually dazzling and exciting moments, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" suffers from an absurd amount of filler and overall falls flat on many of the aspects that its predecessors triumphed in.

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GuydeusApr 23, 2020

Avrei anche potuto accettare il tentativo di dissacrare i canoni della saga, ma proprio non mi è piaciuto. Bellissime le immagini, ma alcuni momenti sono piuttosto imbarazzanti e poco credibili. Il film basa quasi tutta la sua struttura su unAvrei anche potuto accettare il tentativo di dissacrare i canoni della saga, ma proprio non mi è piaciuto. Bellissime le immagini, ma alcuni momenti sono piuttosto imbarazzanti e poco credibili. Il film basa quasi tutta la sua struttura su un infinito inseguimento tra flotte nello spazio (una peraltro numericamente soverchiante) che non si raggiungono mai, come se tutte le singole astronavi andassero alla stessa velocità, trovando una scusa mai sentita prima per dire che i caccia tie non possono essere utilizzati. Per non parlare della manovra suicida finale, anch'essa mai vista prima e che a questo punto avrebbe potuto essere utilizzata prima o in altre occasioni per distruggere una qualsiasi morte nera, lanciando una nave od un oggetto sufficientemente grande... La parte con Benicio Del Toro è totalmente inutile e meglio non citare Super Leia nello spazio… Expand

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ksnApr 17, 2020

The only thing that hangs this film above a bottom are special effects. Storylane insane is incradable as well as skick tolerance.

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BruskyDec 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think I can sum up my feelings about this movie as: entertained, but very disappointed. It is truly an entertaining spectacle: the visuals and the musical score are great. All fun and worth my money if this were a generic sci-fi flick. But this movie fails horribly as a Star Wars movie. The Last Jedi somehow pulls off an incredible feat by conflicting not only with the original 6 movies, but also The Force Awakens, which concludes 35 seconds before this movie begins. Having different writers undoing what the previous movies set up is not a formula for success. The Good: I was absolutely annoyed with Disney's decision to reboot Episode 4 and call it Episode 7. I give TLJ some credit for not being an obvious rip off of Episode 5, but they narrowly straddled that line. Some scenes are obviously lifted from ESB but in different order. Particularly the Speeder v AT-AT battle on the white, desolate planet to protect the shielded base. You know the one. Kylo Ren was very well written; as a matter of fact, he’s the only character they developed in this movie. I also felt like the music was kicked into high gear this time around. My only complaint was that it wasn't new music, just old scores we've heard before. The movie also had some interesting character designs, such as the new imperial guard with their lightsaber-resistant armor. The new First order ships were interesting and the hyperspace ramming scene was one of the coolest things I'd ever seen in Star Wars. But the integrity of the Star Wars universe can't be sacrificed for the sake of the spectacle and this movie is very, very guilty of this.

The Bad: there are many places where TLJ misses the mark, and sometimes undoes what was established in movies prior. Disney’s fingerprints are all over this because there were so many bad attempts at humor, even in serious scenes. I can’t believe there was a 'your mom' joke - prank call in Star Wars.. and it was right before a big space battle. Wow. Finn and Rose are completely useless and their subplot drags the movie on for an extra 45 minutes. Going back to the hyperspace ramming scene, it just completely changes the game for how Star Wars battles should take place. Star Destroyer-sized ships and above should be sitting ducks for hyperspace kamikaze. Even the Death Stars. As cool as it looked, I'd rather they'd never included it. The writers also took EXTREME liberties in their portrayal of Luke. The way he behaves in this movie, you'd think you were watching a deranged clone or homeless Mark Hamill. I don't love Episode 7, but it established the good and bad guys were looking for Luke because he's the key to saving the galaxy. The opening crawl says as much! But not only did Luke not want to be found (why was there a map??), he is depressed, jaded and overall isn't in character until Rey yells at him. I don't understand how Luke can redeem the most feared tyrant in the galaxy, Vader, but fantasizes about killing his own nephew in his sleep before he's ever done anything wrong. That completely erased the conclusion of Luke’s evolution from Eps 4-6. That's no Luke Skywalker. That is complete shenanigans. Worse so, hardly any of the questions left open from TFA are followed. Rian Johnson faked the audience out by waving off the mysteries (and plot holes) JJ Abrams created in TFA. But by doing so, he left a void of backstory surrounding nearly everything we've seen on screen since TFA. Very poorly done. Rey's mysterious parents and missing last name? None of it mattered -- she's simply Jedi Jesus for no reason. Snoke, the man who turned the galaxy upside down and corrupted Ben Solo? Dead within the first half of the movie. Just destroyed Death Star #3? Doesn't matter, there’s still an infinite First Order fleet and the Resistance is even weaker than before, somehow. In fact, they STILL haven't bothered explaining the Resistance/F.O. conflict at all. They eventually go back to saying "rebels" in this movie, so I really have no idea what's going on. How can I enjoy this trilogy if I can't follow along?

So all in all, The Last Jedi improves a bit on the originality side of things, but barely. It's ESB with the scenes moved around. I was certainly entertained. But the writers failed to fit this movie in with the greater Star Wars continuity. Narration was sacrificed for spectacle. Old characters and their relationships have been sacrificed to prop up new characters. Space battles from past movies have been completely rendered useless since we could have hyperspace rammed things this whole time. I just don't recognize this new brand of Star Wars. I think it is entirely meant for new fans only, because clearly no attention is being paid to the source material. I expect more writer shenanigans when the reins go back to JJ for episode 9, so more time will be spent answering/obfuscating things introduced in this movie instead of telling a NEW story. This may be where I finally get off the Disney Star Wars train.… Expand

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JP32Mar 24, 2020

What I found was a film that was neither the masterpiece some claimed it to be, nor the failure others did. Instead, Episode 8 left me feeling a dull indifference about a property I thought I loved.

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AWESOM-0Mar 21, 2020

Definitely not as good as force awakens but not as bad as people say. The story was crap but there were some redeeming parts. It kills me that people judge these movies like they are comparing them to the amazing Star Wars movies of the past.Definitely not as good as force awakens but not as bad as people say. The story was crap but there were some redeeming parts. It kills me that people judge these movies like they are comparing them to the amazing Star Wars movies of the past. Who are we kidding, those were great for our time and inspired many movies but they had tons of flaws as well. Not to mention they are all simple in story and a little childish.… Expand

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SoulstoneMar 19, 2020

Well, well, well. One of the most divisive movies of the decade - Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The movie nobody online can be civil to each other about. People love it, people hate it, and they think there is no in between. Well, there is. I amWell, well, well. One of the most divisive movies of the decade - Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The movie nobody online can be civil to each other about. People love it, people hate it, and they think there is no in between. Well, there is. I am mixed with this movie. It has some great moments and it has some terrible moments. For the great, the movie is visually spectacular, exciting, exceptionally acted, well-directed, emotional and has an amazing score from John Williams. Now, for the terrible, the whole scene on Canto Bight with Finn and Rose was dumb and heavy-handed in its political message. Also, as a follow-up to The Force Awakens, a movie I still really like, it felt like Rian was trying to go off a blank slate and disregard everything that happened in that movie. Also, Luke's character was only semi-butchered; thankfully he does have an arch in this movie. But, overall, I am in the middle with this movie. But, that's ok because I have a right to my opinion, which the internet seems to be ignorant to that fact. Please be civil to others' opinions and don't go saying awful things to the actors just because you were dissatisfied with the character they played. That is a **** thing to do. So yeah. I give this movie a solid C+. I don't hate it, but it's not that great either.… Expand

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ToastmasterJan 23, 2020

This movie has some good scenes and dialog to it, also it does take alot of risks, the main problem with this movie is the casino planet scene, it was pointless it had no reason to be in there.

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Daishou_UeshibaJan 15, 2018

Compared to all the other films in the series, my opinion is that it isn't the glorious savior some consider it to be, nor is it the destruction of everything sacred that others lament. The new characters are shallow and childish, the oldCompared to all the other films in the series, my opinion is that it isn't the glorious savior some consider it to be, nor is it the destruction of everything sacred that others lament. The new characters are shallow and childish, the old ones are embarassing and cringy and any potential for good storytelling or personal sacrifice is eschewed in favor of comedic relief or self-righteous socio-political preachiness. It's stupid, mindless, pointless popcorn fodder, but i do consider it to at least have a bit more depth than the first one, it at least tries to do something new, it just fails entirely.… Expand

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JayJayJay898989Dec 26, 2017

I am really mixed with this movie. Most - some of the movie is great, the very definition of sci-fi star wars. And the other part is a boring, painfully elongated and confusing mess. It's disappointing and outstanding.

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GittoploDec 18, 2017

Watched it just now in BFI Imax. This is a very good film. The best point about it is that it's been made like a proper film. You may like it or dislike it but it is not all over the shop like the prequel trilogy. It is better than AwakeningWatched it just now in BFI Imax. This is a very good film. The best point about it is that it's been made like a proper film. You may like it or dislike it but it is not all over the shop like the prequel trilogy. It is better than Awakening for sure.

It is hard going over this film without spoilers. Yes, a few decision they took in the film and some scenes could have been done better. Overall, it is an interesting novel trajectory. I like Laura Dern and Benicio in this film. Finally, great underappreciated actors getting some action.

This is a solid 6/10 film, not without its flaws but with a few interesting surprises. It has good atmosphere and flow. Step in the right direction.… Expand

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martinexDec 23, 2017

I while I've enjoyed the franchise over the years I've never been a fanatic often forgetting details that seem to drive enthusiasts crazy. I did, however, enjoy the last couple of entries (the Force Awakens and Rogue One) enough to the pointI while I've enjoyed the franchise over the years I've never been a fanatic often forgetting details that seem to drive enthusiasts crazy. I did, however, enjoy the last couple of entries (the Force Awakens and Rogue One) enough to the point of anxiously anticipating this effort. I have to say though I was a little disappointed. The movie suffered from overkill resorting to the same themes over and over again. I often wondered why Mark Hamil never achieved the career accomplishments of his costars. Now I remember. He's not a great actor. There were attempts at humor that I thought was inappropriate as well. Without giving away spoilers it wasn't a total bust. There was plenty of action and a few poignant moments but I have to say overall, this one missed the mark.… Expand

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Compi24Dec 16, 2017

It's definitely not the impactful crowd-pleaser that it's predecessor - "The Force Awakens" - was, but Rian Johnson's "The Last Jedi" is definitely a memorable effort, if anything. Offering up challenging developments at every turn thatIt's definitely not the impactful crowd-pleaser that it's predecessor - "The Force Awakens" - was, but Rian Johnson's "The Last Jedi" is definitely a memorable effort, if anything. Offering up challenging developments at every turn that mostly develop the decades-long franchise in a creative and fresh direction. And, though some of the decisions may be a bit more difficult to swallow than others, the sentiment to mix things up after 40 years of lore is definitely admirable. It also helps that the set pieces and lightsaber battles are all on point, and the fact that the characters and performances are all in line is also a plus. It's just the audacity and difference of it all that's gonna' a take while for me to get used to.… Expand

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danzanzaDec 21, 2019

This was **** Number 7 was quite good but this was worse. For instance, Princess Leia floats in space by the force. Which she hasn't used before. Is it just a coincidence that she happened to use it then or is it bollocks?

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etczyszDec 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My viewing of The Last Jedi was constantly polluted by cringe. It could have been a great movie. Empire was my favorite installment of the Star Wars saga. The second film in a trilogy is where things can get weird and norms can be broken. I can see that this was Johnson's intention, but the film feels cramped and forced. Last Jedi felt like an indie movie stuffed into blockbuster pacing, which just doesn't match up. I enjoyed the subtlety of Ridley's story line, but the moral messaging of the Finn/Rose plot and the Po/Holdo plot were so beat-you-over-the-head straight forward that I had troubles taking them seriously. Besides, I'm not sure I love the message of Holdo. I know that it was meant to read as "trust women," which I will always get behind, but it read more as "blindly follow orders and complacently accept a lack of transparency." It feels so militaristic, running against the pro-democratic messaging of the entire Saga. The dialogue in Star Wars has always been a little odd, but, other than Driver and Ridley, the cast of Last Jedi couldn't pull it off like Fischer, Hamill or Ford. If I ever hear "master codebreaker" again, I will have a psychotic episode. The humor of the movie got laughs from disinterested parents brought to the theater by their kids, but was nothing more than cringey gags. I missed the sarcasm and blissful camp of the original trilogy.… Expand

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Trunks252Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I am writing this "review" just to clear my head and get back to my normal life. I am literally obsessing on how mixed I feel toward this movie. I can't concentrate. So here's my pros and cons list. I will probably update. (again, just to keep my head clear)

Pros:
-Gorgeous cinematography
-Fantastic action sequences
-Interesting dynamic between Kylo and Rey
-Interesting and much needed "end" to the traditional jedi way
-Great acting by Mark, Carrie, and most of the other cast members
-Incredible scene in Snoke's throne room (yes, all of it)
-Kylo is a fascinating villain
-Interesting focus on the "grey" areas between the black and white
-Force ghost Yoda
-Mostly funny humor
-Overall very fun and interesting to watch

Cons:
-Continuity from previous episodes is neglected
-Slightly off-putting meta-narrative about "forgetting the past"
-Luke's character arc is questionable at best
-Snoke is a throwaway villain with no backstory after being built up in Ep. VII
-Captain Phasma is another throwaway villain with a stupid death
-A couple plot-holes (Ex: Luke goes into exile, but they found a map?)
-Many moments that are just strange or written poorly
-Finn and Rose subplot is literally pointless, romance is forced and cringe-worthy
-Finn gets no character development
-The casino subplot could have been avoided if Holdo hadn't been a b**ch to Poe
-Poe came off as an idiot
-Excessive CGI, especially in the casino
-Luke's final battle with Kylo was neat, but overall disappointing

In conclusion, I can safely say that this movie is divisive for fans. While most tend to choose one extreme, I myself am torn. I had fun watching the movie, and am generally interested in the story. That said, I can't ignore the problems like some fans.… Expand

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mrHallodriDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I seriously don't understand the bad ratings. My only guess is, that people were expecting the same predictable plot line that almost every hollywood movie follow.
I think TFA was a good movie – but it wasn't very original.

Rian Johnson did the only right thing but delivering a story that brings the franchise forward – and not by repeating it.

We already know the original trilogy, guys – let the past die. kill it if you have to!… Expand

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RoweensDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Feels not so bad after episode 9
It’s lacking some good lightsaber fights
And the story of Finn and Rose is just pointless (at least cool fight with Phasma)… Expand

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RareFroggy123Dec 15, 2019

The worst star wars movie ever made. It makes no sense and ruins the story of episode 7

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WbnFobNov 30, 2019

Stupid story, bad acting, ridiculous moments which ruins the Star Wars universe. Authors dont understand what star wars fans need. Only good thing is special effects

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AdamNiggebruggeNov 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The eighth edition to the saga left me wanting. I thought there would be more focus on Rey and Luke's relationship. Not much backstory for Luke other than his failure with Kylo. Still not clear how the images shown in TFA when Rey finds Luke/Anakin's lightsaber coincides with Luke's telling of teaching/failure Ben Solo. Overall a strange twist on hyperspace rules were introduced, expect books and comics to clean that up, as hyperspace kamikaze should be able to eliminate any fleet or death star per TLJ new rules.… Expand

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zer69Oct 29, 2019

80+ rating for this abomination. You must be kidding me. Plot holes, Rey being all around super powerful without any proper training, portraying Luke as a poor grumpy grandfather. He saved e Galaxy for **** sakes, he helped Anakin to come80+ rating for this abomination. You must be kidding me. Plot holes, Rey being all around super powerful without any proper training, portraying Luke as a poor grumpy grandfather. He saved e Galaxy for **** sakes, he helped Anakin to come back from the dark side. Director and Disney pushing SJW agenda to our throats. No Disney, strong woman characters existed before your BS movies, remember Ripley or Vasquez from Aliens? Or Leia for example? Sarah Connor Hello? They were believable not like your forced **** characters. Make your… Expand

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NimbilOct 22, 2019

Not great. No really, itsa bad. The new saga has left me feeling empty inside.

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SnekySep 22, 2019

Let me be simple. Great effects, great acting, fantastic twists. The thing that makes this movie bad is that the twists hinder the movie from being a good Star War. It's many, many plot holes and the bad story just creates this unwatchableLet me be simple. Great effects, great acting, fantastic twists. The thing that makes this movie bad is that the twists hinder the movie from being a good Star War. It's many, many plot holes and the bad story just creates this unwatchable piece horrible before it reaches the twenty-minute mark and as a fan, it makes me worry about the future of Star Wars. It has ruined a lot of stuff that makes Star Wars what it is. This includes the unneeded comedy by the way.

My Review: 5.5… Expand

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makingscores0Sep 22, 2019

This film was pretty bad; it undermines most of the other film's plot lines, the storyline goes pretty much nowhere and the effects look pretty fanmade at points (the scene of bb8 controlling an ATST as the ship falls apart comes to mind)This film was pretty bad; it undermines most of the other film's plot lines, the storyline goes pretty much nowhere and the effects look pretty fanmade at points (the scene of bb8 controlling an ATST as the ship falls apart comes to mind) Fins character arc goes nowhere and has any resolution is destroyed by the actions of rose. This seems like a continuous trend, Lukes character is ruined, he saw the light in darth vader yet is willing to kill his nephew... lets hope episode 9 is less "subversive", and actually tries to be a good movie. 4/10 - the worst star wars movie yet :|… Expand

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MikeWazowski2Aug 29, 2019

The Last Jedi is quite overrated by critics and the movie was alright in my opinion, not as bad as audiences would tell you. But that doesn’t mean it’s a great movie either. I’m somewhere in between and the film still is very flawed. ThereThe Last Jedi is quite overrated by critics and the movie was alright in my opinion, not as bad as audiences would tell you. But that doesn’t mean it’s a great movie either. I’m somewhere in between and the film still is very flawed. There are dumb subplots that should’ve been resolved sooner and even the good parts aren’t all too amazing. The movie should have more like a 70 on Rotten Tomatoes, not a 91, stupid Rotten Tomatoes. Conversely, Return of the Jedi should have at least 90 because that movie is underrated. Dumb critics! When will they learn?… Expand

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MarinadeAug 18, 2019

Watch episode 8 multiple times on Netflix but am having trouble understanding why critics have rated this movie so high. Makes me think Disney paid off these critics. The Last Jedi is a very meh kind of Star Wars film. There are a lot oWatch episode 8 multiple times on Netflix but am having trouble understanding why critics have rated this movie so high. Makes me think Disney paid off these critics. The Last Jedi is a very meh kind of Star Wars film. There are a lot o flaws. I respect Rian Johnson's decision to take risks but there are a couple cornerstone pieces with the franchise he tampered with too much. Turning Luke into a hermit was extremely disappointing. He made Luke Skywalker the most beloved hero in Star Wars not likeable in this film and that's an insult. He should have looked at what JJ Abrams did with Han Solo and followed his strategy, to bring back the character and make him feel like the one we all remember. Rose, DJ, and Admiral Holdo's character development is god awful, it's almost as if we are supposed to hate them from the start but instead like them. The Canto Bight scene gets the plot carried away. Leia's drifting through space with the force is very strange. The concept of hyperspacing a ship into Snoke's ship is also not Star Wars. although, this film does have strong moments, the opening scene action is great, Rey and Kylo dueling together in Snoke's chamber, and thr final battle scene at Crait. The ending was good too with everyone reuniting on the millennium falcon. This is probably the best visual start wars movie made too it looks very good. Overall this movie is just okay, the critics are giving this too high of a score and some of the users feelings are a little too hurt about what they did with Luke Skywalker. Not one of the better Star Wars, but I do like it better than episodes 1 and 2 of the prequels because it has more action and feels more like a Star Wars film. Here's to hoping JJ Abrams can finish the sequel trilogy off with a bang with episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker.… Expand

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JimAtEOIAug 4, 2019

The story is a 5. Political correctness is a 3. Visually it is a 6. Nostalgia is a 6 for being there, and a 3 for being bastardized.

It is not as cringy as I expected. I was pretty sure I would be giving it a 3 instead of a 4 based on what IThe story is a 5. Political correctness is a 3. Visually it is a 6. Nostalgia is a 6 for being there, and a 3 for being bastardized.

It is not as cringy as I expected. I was pretty sure I would be giving it a 3 instead of a 4 based on what I had heard. I certainly wouldn't pay money to watch any of these new Disney or Marvel movies. It was tempting to give it a zero because the Star Wars franchise was obviously hijacked to push a politically correct agenda, but I'm reviewing the movie--not the intentions.

Pros:

Nothing really stands out as a pro other than some aspects of the brief appearance by Yoda and some aspects of Luke's actions at the end.

Cons:

The bad guys are lead by men, and the good guys are led by women.
The bad guys are white, and the good guys are diverse.
The women leaders are military leaders.
Yet another movie that feels it must show us role models of women leading other women in a healthy manor in order to help real women overcome their natural tendency to not get along with each other ... while omitting such relationships and role models for men.
The men are like kids and the women are like wise mothers.
The men are usually wrong and unstable.
Prominently shows that even the main two good men still don't respect women enough.
Rey is a Mary Sue as always (though not as much of a Mary Sue as in The Force Awakens).
Rey continues to have zero personality.
Rey and most of the other characters show zero signs of having a sexuality.
The token black guy is a coward again ... trying to run away ... again.
One of the women sacrificed her life to stop one of the men from sacrificing his life just as he was seconds away from saving all of them ... because that wasn't his call ... but apparently it was her call?
One of the women leaders instantly and conveniently developed the ability to fly through space without a ship or even a suit, which seemed as dumb as it sounds.

The movie kept doing stupid unexpected things for no apparent reason other than to be unpredictable. We are supposed to believe that the lady admiral who reminds us of a new-age book store clerk is so strategically brilliant that she thought of a really obvious new way to use hyperspace that no one in this universe ever thought of before, which is just asinine, but which is doubly asinine because no characters could have thought of it before because it broke the rules of how hyperspace works in Star Wars and in the entire sci-fi genre.… Expand

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notheguyOct 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really surprised at the user score, this movie was much better than the previous one. I think people are just pissed off that Luke died.… Expand

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DontCallMeAndyDec 31, 2017

I’m a fanboy, so let me get that out of the way. The first time I saw the film, I was disappointed - kind of ‘meh’ on it, not as militantly anti-TLJ as many are, but still underwhelmed. A second viewing (this time with a 7 year-old in tow)I’m a fanboy, so let me get that out of the way. The first time I saw the film, I was disappointed - kind of ‘meh’ on it, not as militantly anti-TLJ as many are, but still underwhelmed. A second viewing (this time with a 7 year-old in tow) changed my view somewhat. Here are the positives: it doesn’t go the way you think, the cinematography is amazing, it’s visually arresting (even Snoke looked great, and I’m a real tough sell on pure CGI stuff...I hated Tarkin and young Leia in Rogue One), and there are some really great, iconic moments. Yes, the story may be a little overstuffed with characters and subplots; yeah, definitely some jerking around with the lore, and the tone wobbles a bit in places. But like the Force doesn’t belong to the Jedi, Star Wars doesn’t belong to me, it belongs to my kid now...and he liked it better than TFA. I think anyone saying it’s worse than the prequels is just being hyperbolic. The Phantom Menace I very nearly walked out on, and the subsequent films didn’t improve much upon that piece of bantha poodoo. The Last Jedi is not what critics have made of it, for sure, but nowhere near deserving of 0s and 1s. The truth is, as ever, somewhere in the middle.… Expand

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psychomuseJul 4, 2018

Throw in every iconic element of the original Star Wars (including the basic plot), add some really bad acting (Mark Hamill) and, hopefully, The Last Jedi will be the last Star Wars movie connected to anything from its past.

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

Visually spectacular but superstupid, Last Jedi does everything wrong that Force Awakens did.

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alexsolis0888Apr 19, 2019

Not the best Star Wars film, like The Force Awakens & the anthology series.

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4

rtaylor0606Apr 1, 2019

Story and Plot - F
No main plot but several sub-plots we don't need to know or care about. Story is very boring, confusing and hard to understand.
Directing - F. Felt like the movie was directed by a 10 year old kid who has ADD. Acting -Story and Plot - F
No main plot but several sub-plots we don't need to know or care about. Story is very boring, confusing and hard to understand.

Directing - F.
Felt like the movie was directed by a 10 year old kid who has ADD.

Acting - C.
Some characters are new and don't do anything and/or what is there purpose. Acting is nothing good - nothing bad just average.

Editing - F.
The movie should have ended at least 15-20 minutes earlier if not more. The pace of this movie is terrible.

Musical Score - B.
Keeps with the tradition of previous Star Wars films.

Special Effects - A.
Great blend of CGI with practical effects. Some of the best in a movie. Along with costume design and make-up.

Cinematography/Production Design - A.
Well done. Looks clean and a well made film.

Overall Score - 4.3/10
Too bad the production, Special Effects, Musical Score, Costume Design and Make-up are not the heart and soul of a movie. In those categories; some of the best ever for a movie. However, it lacks a comprehensive and organize story, new characters one may not care about; along with no character development, poor directing and bad editing; that in the end makes this the worst Star Wars film to date.… Expand

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DaggerrimAug 16, 2018

This movie doesn't feel like star wars for one thing. Also along with about three big mistakes and five small mistakes it just makes this movie a lot worse than it could have been. It's not worth watching and just underwhelming.

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ZekaPekaMar 11, 2019

It was like watching a 2.5 hour long Spanish Soap Opera with constant emotional turmoils during every single character arc. Most of them had a unsatisfied conclusion. Was expecting to see a shocking movie. And it was, for the most part -It was like watching a 2.5 hour long Spanish Soap Opera with constant emotional turmoils during every single character arc. Most of them had a unsatisfied conclusion. Was expecting to see a shocking movie. And it was, for the most part - shockingly disappointing. Too many plot holes and inconsistencies with previous movies. Action scenes were great. Humor was misplaced in some situations. Great performances By Hamill and del Toro.… Expand

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Mateo3112Mar 10, 2019

The Last Jedi can be best described as a Schrödinger's movie. While I liked the visual, sound, and directing effects; I cannot deny the story felt dodgy to say the least. Most plot elements felt meaningless. I was sitting there at the cinemaThe Last Jedi can be best described as a Schrödinger's movie. While I liked the visual, sound, and directing effects; I cannot deny the story felt dodgy to say the least. Most plot elements felt meaningless. I was sitting there at the cinema like “Is this a main line movie, or a saturday morning cartoon spinoff?”. Overall, it can be either as good or as bad as you like depending on what aspects of cinema you value the most.
At the very least I found it entertaining by the end, but it was still a huge disappointment compared to The Force Awakens, which in itself wasn't much to write home about.
It pains me to say this, but The Last Jedi was average, and I'm concerned as to how the final episode might attempt to fix the many holes created by this movie.… Expand

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SabardoDec 15, 2017

This movie is a image of its time. Not a fancy master piecer but just a good star wars movie. It's not anything ground breaking or so but just a good star wars movie and pretty good sequal for the serie.

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Deanfm123456789Mar 3, 2019

I Assume Disney Was trying to Make the Franchise more good since the First Star Wars Movie, The Plot is a bit Okay, The story is a bit Mediocre, But the score is still Fantastic in every way, It's not that bad, It's just Painfully Average.

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lolek123Feb 6, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than episode VII but still medicore,unoriginal and stupid. I'be hope that episode IX will be better. Number of insanely stupid scenes is ridiculous. Meaningless boring characters.… Expand

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debouJan 4, 2019

Why a 6/10? This movie is a star wars movie. It has a huge budget and amazing visuals. Other than that its a 3/10. The plot sucks. The dialogue sucks. Many useless, nonsense story arcs! Overall a nice movie to experience for the visuals aloneWhy a 6/10? This movie is a star wars movie. It has a huge budget and amazing visuals. Other than that its a 3/10. The plot sucks. The dialogue sucks. Many useless, nonsense story arcs! Overall a nice movie to experience for the visuals alone but a very very sad Star Wars movie when compared to the rest of the franchise. Lucas must be pissed!… Expand

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SpacedInvader_Jan 1, 2019

Some fantastic action scenes and great cinematography, however the badly written story ruins most of my enjoyment. The characters are more akin to a comedy than a space opera/action movie, nothing but a series of stupid mistakes to progressSome fantastic action scenes and great cinematography, however the badly written story ruins most of my enjoyment. The characters are more akin to a comedy than a space opera/action movie, nothing but a series of stupid mistakes to progress the wafer thin plot. On top of that the directors attitude outside of the movie is honestly just awful, you can deride the fans all you want for their behaviour but at the end of the day Rian is supposed to be the professional and he doesn't act like it. Clearly the man can't write, he should stick to his skills as a cinematographer instead as he is very good in that regard.… Expand

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BoltThrowerDec 17, 2018

A disproportionate amount of reviews of this film come from not so savory people and bots, but unfortunately I cannot defend this movie. It's just an incoherent mess. Many good scenes, but muddled by lack of focus. There's just too much goingA disproportionate amount of reviews of this film come from not so savory people and bots, but unfortunately I cannot defend this movie. It's just an incoherent mess. Many good scenes, but muddled by lack of focus. There's just too much going on to be a solid story. Character decisions and motivations were also particularly confusing on multiple occasions. Also, the final act is particularly cringe worthy, much of it undeserved. I guess if you're really into star wars, watch it, but it is not a quality movie experience on its own.… Expand

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hughes857Dec 19, 2017

This movie did not exceed my expectations compared to episode 7. I've watched the Star Wars franchise since a few seconds ago and I can immediately tell you that Attack of the Clones (episode 2) is the BEST Star Wars movie of all time! ThisThis movie did not exceed my expectations compared to episode 7. I've watched the Star Wars franchise since a few seconds ago and I can immediately tell you that Attack of the Clones (episode 2) is the BEST Star Wars movie of all time! This movie was average at best and episode 2 is the sublime movie of this century. The Last Jedi was SJW trash. Too much respecting women in this movie. The worst Star Wars movie in my opinion is episode 3 revenge of the sith. I even prefer star wars rebels over this. This is the most subpar entry in the franchise....… Expand

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AlexanderDMNov 9, 2018

CONS: Without spoiling, the subplot for Finn and Rose was entirely vapid, and the conflict between Poe and Holdo was a total idiot plot. Many features in the movie were there for no other reason than to sell toys. None of the charactersCONS: Without spoiling, the subplot for Finn and Rose was entirely vapid, and the conflict between Poe and Holdo was a total idiot plot. Many features in the movie were there for no other reason than to sell toys. None of the characters seemed to react sensibly to their situation.

PROS: Visually stunning, action kept my attention. Adam Driver sells a poorly written character better than the writers/director deserve.… Expand

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SrPepeDec 22, 2017

La verdad que iba a ver la película con 0 esperanzas, y ha superado con mis expectativas en cuanto a diversión y entretenimiento. Esta película es innovadora y cuenta con efectos y escenas increíbles. Ahora bien, el guión es una basura, lasLa verdad que iba a ver la película con 0 esperanzas, y ha superado con mis expectativas en cuanto a diversión y entretenimiento. Esta película es innovadora y cuenta con efectos y escenas increíbles. Ahora bien, el guión es una basura, las grandes dudas que uno tiene de la película anterior no sólo no son contestadas sino que son ignoradas, decepcionando muchísimo al espectador, dejando muchas más dudas y sacandose respuestas y soluciones del agujero del ogt para avanzar en la historia (padres de Rey, identidad de Snoke, habilidad de Capitan Phasma, Luke, chistes fuera de lugar y el wtf momento de Leia con la fuerza).… Expand

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Taylord99Sep 16, 2018

(Originally written on 12/17/17) I was ecstatic about seeing this film. It had amazing trailers and an incredible director leading the project, Rian Johnson, who made a Sci-Fi film back in 2012 called Looper, which I loved. What could go(Originally written on 12/17/17) I was ecstatic about seeing this film. It had amazing trailers and an incredible director leading the project, Rian Johnson, who made a Sci-Fi film back in 2012 called Looper, which I loved. What could go wrong? This film centers around the Resistance, which is somehow struggling after they just destroyed the First Order’s main base in the previous movie. The whole movie is about the Resistance attempting to escape the grasp of the first order while they hunt them down with their “merciless fleet” and that they need Luke Skywalker to help them. Before I rip this movie to shreds, let’s talk about the positives. One positive that I can say with absolute certainty is how great the special effects are. This movie has some of the best space battle and ground battle sequences of all the Star Wars movies. They are masterfully shot, edited, and designed. The CGI is very believable here and is the best of all of the movies. The acting is also very commendable. Mark Hamill gives his best performance as Luke Skywalker out of all of the movies and Daisy Ridley also gives a very committed and emotional performance as Rey. The real show stealer, however, is Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, which really surprised me. I wasn’t sure about him as the main villain in The Force Awakens, but here he has completely sold me. His transition from emo wannabe Darth Vader to a damaged, hate-filled and sinister man was amazing and he has convinced me that he can be a very strong main villain. His scenes with Rey are some of the best scenes in the movie. Now, the part I’ve been looking forward to the least, are the things about this movie that utterly angered me the most. There are a lot of plot holes in this movie, but the one that angered me the most basically is the backbone of the movie and is the only reason the events in this movie are even taking place. I don’t consider this a spoiler since it is established early on in the film. This plot hole can be summed up into three words, “out of range.” The only reason the First Order fleet isn’t able to destroy the Resistance ship is because they are too far away from it to shoot at it without hitting their shields. Are… are you serious? You have a whole fleet at your disposal, with thousands of tie fighters and other ships, and you can’t catch one ship that is running low on fuel and is completely vulnerable to attack? Just send a bunch of tie fighters out to it, or do a small light-speed jump to get right behind its ass and then blow it to kingdom come, or call in some of your dreadnots that you claim are “fleet-killers.” The Resistance in the beginning of the movie killed “a” dreadnought, not “the” dreadnought. Another downfall of this movie is the pacing. It is holy inconsistent. The first half of this movie feels like it was put together and edited by an unpaid intern. Nothing connects or flows together well at all. It reminded me of Batman V. Superman, and that’s never good. In fact, the first half of this movie besides the first action sequence is god awful in general. The dialogue is bad, the writing is bad, the directing is bad, and the pacing, like I said, is all over the place. The rest of my complaints delve into spoiler territory, so I am warning you. **********SPOILER WARNING********** A scene that infuriated, and continues to infuriate me, is a scene involving Princess Leia using the force in a very stupid and contrived way. In this scene, Kylo Ren is about to kill his mother, Princess Leia, but decides not to. Instead, two tie fighters converge on either side of him and blast Leia into space, where she proceeds to do one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in a Star Wars movie. In the middle of space, with no suit or oxygen mask or anything of the sort, she magically flies back to the ship using the force and she survives. What….the...f*** is all I can say. Possibly one of the worst sub-plots in Star Wars history also exists in this movie. The sub-plot involves Finn and a woman named Rose who go to a Casino on another world to find a code breaker who will help disable the First Order’s trackers so their ship can jump to lightspeed and escape the First Order without them tracking the Resistance. The whole sub-plot, however, is completely inconsequential to the events of the movie and doesn’t even need to exist. This is because the Resistance chooses to go with the Vice-Admiral’s plan anyways. This was about 30 minutes wasted of an already overly long runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes. Although there is a lot that angers me about this movie, there is also a lot that I love about this movie, ie. the dynamic between Kylo and Rey, all of the scenes with Luke, Luke’s beautiful death, the amazing special effects, and the well done action sequences. Overall, though, this movie is incredibly disappointing and I am going to give Star Wars: The Last Jedi a 4/10… Expand

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Jaker747Oct 5, 2018

After seeing this in theaters, I have to say I was disappointed. This review is probably going to get shuffled into the other reviews, but for those reading, this movie is not good. Lets start with the positive; the visuals. This movie hasAfter seeing this in theaters, I have to say I was disappointed. This review is probably going to get shuffled into the other reviews, but for those reading, this movie is not good. Lets start with the positive; the visuals. This movie has some of the best visuals of the Star Wars franchise, and it is probably one of the best looking movies of all time. But the rest of the film is not very good. The characters have changed for the worse, it is riddled with plot holes and things that don't make sense, and it is full of awkward moments as this film desperately wants to be Marvel. This film is mostly harmless, but they really messed up the characters in this one, especially Luke. This kinda breaks continuity with the rest of the franchise. This is not a good movie, it destroyed the Star Wars franchise, and there is little chance of redemption from Episode IX.… Expand

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SavaOct 3, 2018

It's nowhere near as good as the critics say, but it's not as bad as the fans make out. Visually gorgeous but the story is nonsense, story points set up in The Force Awakens are just ended with no satisfying conclusion, very forgettable.

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