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phildogDec 16, 2017

There is a gem of a REALLY good movie buried in this mess. The whole thing is so cluttered by poorly structured storytelling that constantly shifts tone. It's a very hard film to become emotionally invested in.

I want to like this movie...There is a gem of a REALLY good movie buried in this mess. The whole thing is so cluttered by poorly structured storytelling that constantly shifts tone. It's a very hard film to become emotionally invested in.

I want to like this movie... but I just couldn't get into it. It wouldn't let me.… Expand

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intruder313Dec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brilliant film ruined by a pointless and utterly awful sidequest, **** minor characters, a Luke who is not remotely Luke, relentless Spaceballs humour and Leia going Mary Poppins to survive an otherwise poignant, fitting death. With a bit of editing this could actually have been an 8 or a 9.… Expand

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SlatsDec 20, 2017

To quote a friend of mine after seeing it "I am disappointed... and sad...". In fact I still haven't met anyone who liked it... which makes me even more bamboozled by the critic reviews... The user reviews are about right...were the criticsTo quote a friend of mine after seeing it "I am disappointed... and sad...". In fact I still haven't met anyone who liked it... which makes me even more bamboozled by the critic reviews... The user reviews are about right...were the critics watching the same movie we watched? Were they giving a better score because it was Carrie Fisher's last movie? The movie is filled with a myriad of plot holes, stupid jokes, wasted acting power and long, boring scenes... it does look very pretty, and you feel like you are getting two movies worth for you $$ as it runs so long... but oh boy, what a pity Disney have done this to Star Wars.… Expand

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johann1978Dec 15, 2017

This Movie is really "different" to the other Star Wars Movies, but not in den good Way. One Part of the Movie is bad, the other Part ist good. I really like Star Wars, but this Movie is only a 6/10, maybe a 7/10 when you are a real Fanboy.

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TheChaser1985Jan 15, 2018

I thought it was pretty boring. It didn't have the funny off scenes like other Star Wars. Not much good action and I think the ending sucked. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good.

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drlowdonDec 21, 2017

This latest entry in the Star Wars saga seems to have been meet with much more positivity from the critics than the public making it one of the most divisive films of modern times.

Visually at least the movie is stunning, easily the best inThis latest entry in the Star Wars saga seems to have been meet with much more positivity from the critics than the public making it one of the most divisive films of modern times.

Visually at least the movie is stunning, easily the best in the franchise, and there are some great action sequences throughout the movie. When watching it at the cinema it was easy to get swept along for the ride and I can’t say I wasn’t at least somewhat entertained overall. Unfortunately The Last Jedi simply has too many faults to be considered a great, or even good, movie. Even as someone who is only a minor fan of the franchise I was severely disappointed with the handling of Luke Skywalkers character (he does little but mope around for much of the running time) and the awkward attempts to add some “Marvel” style humour to proceedings not only fell flat but often undermined key events. The number of plot holes, even by the standards of a sci-fi movie, is also staggering. I won’t list them all here, there are plenty of YouTube videos and websites that’ll take you through them all if you so wish, but it’s hard to believe a whole team of writers failed to see so many issues.

If you’re looking for a narratively coherent movie you’re looking in the wrong place, particularly if you’re a big fan of the franchise, but there is some entertainment to be had if you’re willing to just go along with whatever the movie throws at you.… Expand

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DukeJonDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quite enjoyed this movie, the space battles and many twists and turns, etc. However I kind of agree with a lot of the haters. Luke Skywalker is not the same character we grew to follow in the original films and I completely understand Mark Hamill's disappointment about how was written. I can't equate the daydreaming farmboy from Tattooine with a grumpy old man living on a rock in the middle of nowhere. The Leia spacewalk drew groans from the audience, as did the cow-milking scene. Snoke was killed cheaply before we even knew anything about him, as was Phasma. The resistance is basically dead now; the 30 surviving people on the millenium falcon with no military hardware are not anything you would call a threat worth bothering about, so the first order have already won. There seemed to be a lot of diversity box-ticking with regard to the casting (in real life the resistance would be like any military organisation in history - young men going off to fight given orders by old men). I also found it noticeable that the first order was all caucasian, in stark contrast to the much more diverse resistance. I wonder what the reaction would have been if this had been the other way round. There were lots of plots holes. Overall I enjoyed waiting to see what would happen, the set pieces were very well done as were the effects. I feel kylo ren and rey's character's were progressed well, if nobody else. I don't think it's the movie it could, and indeed, should have been considering it was Luke's finale, Han Solo is already dead and Carrie Fisher has sadly passed on. Just feel they deserved something better than this.… Expand

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RtheomJan 14, 2018

Way way way way way too long. Interesting plot points and it was good to see some character development, but this kinda felt like the director wanted to get all of his most favorite Star Wars moments into the movie knowing that he was onlyWay way way way way too long. Interesting plot points and it was good to see some character development, but this kinda felt like the director wanted to get all of his most favorite Star Wars moments into the movie knowing that he was only going to get to direct one. Not bad overall, but it loses major points for turning into a slog about 2/3 of the way through.… Expand

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BitekDec 28, 2017

I think this is the weakest Star Wars movie to date. I am disappointed to say the least.

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RickoDec 18, 2017

A major missed opportunity to make a great Star Wars film. Didn't love TFA but thought it had done a good job of setting up the new trilogy. I love Star Wars and have always gone in wanting to love the films. TLJ is hollow and pure disney.A major missed opportunity to make a great Star Wars film. Didn't love TFA but thought it had done a good job of setting up the new trilogy. I love Star Wars and have always gone in wanting to love the films. TLJ is hollow and pure disney. Everything last years Rogue One was not. Lucas would have done a better job on the TLJ and that's saying something.… Expand

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JazGalaxyDec 15, 2017

The Last Jedi is the worst kind of bad sequel, the kind that retroactively affects other films you previously loved. It's hard to pin down just what vector to attack TLJ from. There are so many ways in which this film is terrible. WhetherThe Last Jedi is the worst kind of bad sequel, the kind that retroactively affects other films you previously loved. It's hard to pin down just what vector to attack TLJ from. There are so many ways in which this film is terrible. Whether it's how, by the end, the title makes no sense, or whether it's how, from the very beginning, the film has NO respect for anyone who liked The Force Awakens at face-value. None of the questions from The Force Awakens are answered, and the ones that are are dismissively waved away with an answer of, "it doesn't matter". The biggest flaw of The Last Jedi is that, by the end of the film, the three main leads STILL have not talked to one another. They're not fast friends as Han, Luke and Leia were. They are complete strangers. Finn and Rei have hugged more than they have talked at this point and it's beginning to be creepy. Finn and Poe's immediate bro-mance was cool in the first film. Now it makes no sense.

The Force Awakens is no an objectively terrible film because all the mysteries it set up are completely ignored and a waste of time. Why is Snoke so mysterious? Who are the Knights of Ren? Waste of time.… Expand

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jazzy_jeffFeb 27, 2018

The end result of The Last Jedi ends up being a general feeling of pointlessness. What will they do in the next film? What's it matter? They've set the precedent that they can do almost anything they want with the characters.

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MattyiceDec 17, 2017

Those who reviewed this movie as a masterpiece or a pile of horsesh*t need to chill. This movie has noticeable problems, but it is not even close to the same level as Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones in terms of quality. This movie isThose who reviewed this movie as a masterpiece or a pile of horsesh*t need to chill. This movie has noticeable problems, but it is not even close to the same level as Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones in terms of quality. This movie is okay, not great or horrid, just simply okay. I loved the acting (especially Ridley and Driver as Rey and Ren). The action set pieces (namely the last one), CG, and practical effects were grand as per usual in Star Wars movies. Plus, it added some interesting insight into the jedi, sith, and the force through Luke's scenes. However, there are two major problems to talk about: plot conveniences (ex-machinas) and the fact the story was far too safe by the end of the film. There are far too many conveniences with regard to things like the force and BB-8 (after you've seen the film, you'll understand) that move the plot forward when they really should not and come off as lazy writing. It also happens to make these characters look invincible with no stakes or sense of danger. With regard to my second argument, after a certain event which I will not spoil, I thought the story and universe could shift drastically and truly create a unique Star Wars film unlike any before. In the end, though, it abandons that risk completely and takes the low hanging fruit instead. Long story short, I feel a better story could have arose from these concepts and the questions left unanswered or answered poorly in this film from TFA. Overall, I did enjoy my time watching this movie, but it was far from great. However, I am concerned about the future of the franchise and the overreaction by this fanbase.… Expand

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RoteiroDec 16, 2017

I have only one question: It was a comedy movie or a STAR WARS SCI-FI? I can't believe it, what Disney did with this movie... :( Only great moment, when Yoda appeared with the "true" (the puppet) form, and not with the CGI. 1-2 nostalgicI have only one question: It was a comedy movie or a STAR WARS SCI-FI? I can't believe it, what Disney did with this movie... :( Only great moment, when Yoda appeared with the "true" (the puppet) form, and not with the CGI. 1-2 nostalgic moments, but not more...… Expand

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MaxsonDec 17, 2017

I'm pretty disappointed with this movie. Some unnecessary scenes, especially Finn and Rose(new character) with their side stuff. They should have left that out. I might be the only one on this issue, but the movie for me didn't feel like aI'm pretty disappointed with this movie. Some unnecessary scenes, especially Finn and Rose(new character) with their side stuff. They should have left that out. I might be the only one on this issue, but the movie for me didn't feel like a Star Wars movie. Not sure if it was the tone or it was just missing that traditional charm. So much stuff was happening in this movie, which I think really hurt the film. If you're a fan of the series, you will probably hate this movie. As for the pros, visually the movie looks amazing. I saw some pretty impressive scenes and I was not disappointed with the visuals. I think Mark Hamill did a great job as Luke, he really put in work in the character. I definitely enjoyed the scenes with Luke compared to the other characters in the movie.… Expand

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GreykingDec 15, 2017

The job of any great sequel is to close out and satisfactorily answer any hanging plot points from its previous entry. The job of any midpoint of a trilogy is to close some old threads and open new ones. In both regards, The Last Jedi failsThe job of any great sequel is to close out and satisfactorily answer any hanging plot points from its previous entry. The job of any midpoint of a trilogy is to close some old threads and open new ones. In both regards, The Last Jedi fails spectacularly.While the movie is a sight to behold, the plot is wooden, goes nowhere, and doesn't conclude with any momentum towards the next episode. I can honestly see the hand of the suits a play in the writer's room. A decent movie, but not what true fans of the genre have come to expect.… 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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GreenZombieDec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the end of the day, no movie deserves a rating of 0 because there is at least some effort involved. I'm giving this movie a 6 because I felt that the story involving Rey, Kylo, and Luke was well-played. It introduced new and exciting aspects of the force while showing limitations as well. With that said, I was extremely disappointed in the movie. It nullified every single question raised from The Force Awakens and created a universe with virtually no depth. Who is Snoke? It doesn't matter, he was wasted. Who are Rey's parents? It doesn't matter, they are nobody. The characters Poe and Finn were some fantastic characters created in TFA. Star Wars is a series that is known for having heroes that stand apart. Granted, not every decision will be a good one; however, when every single bad thing that happened is because the main characters subverted orders, it makes them completely unlikable. They were wasted and none of their pieces in the movie had any impact in the overall plot. Finally, I had a really hard time getting over what they did with Princess Leia. The random force floating through space is absolutely ridiculous. "That's not how the force works!" Interesting enough, there are some things that are in the "legends" books that could justify this; however, it was completely out of place. I felt it did a disservice to all fans knowing that somehow they have to reconcile her loss in the next film. Overall the entire Canto Bight piece of the film felt like a clip from Harry Potter meets The Fifth Element. Both fantastic movies on their own, but not Star Wars. It made it worse that this whole piece of the film was only to show how incompetent Finn and Poe are and had zero impact on the overall story of the movie. Maybe I expected too much to hope that Disney would actually have thought through the entire story from 7, 8, and 9. Instead, it just felt disjointed like the new director wanted to erase what JJ did in episode 7. I'm not saying that Mark Hamill was absolutely right and they should have stuck with George Lucas's vision (that would have been nice though), but they could have at least told a succinct story to satisfy all of the great questions raised from TFA. I waited for two years to find that it was useless to even discuss these topics. Final thoughts: The comedic relief was way overboard. The Porgs are only to sell toys, fine, whatever...

I REALLY liked the Ice Wolves. It made me think of this latest season of Rebels. I'm sad about what they did with General Hux because I actually liked his character in TFA. I am torn with the fight between Finn and Phasma. I think it came to soon to have Finn defeat her, I was hoping she would be better. I do like the callback to Rebels here when Finn hit her and it was just her eye. This reminded me of the Asohka/Vader battle.… Expand

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DamnedThingDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There was quite a bit to like about The Last Jedi, but there was far more that left me both feeling a bit 'meh'. It looks fantastic, both the opening and closing battle scenes are amongst the best in the series. But the rest of it just felt so-so and quite static, chiefly because most of the movie revolves around the slowest getaway since OJ - everyone on board HMS Exposition limping along and trying to do something interesting with their hair while Kylo and the First Order, with their galaxy bashing faster than light flying machines, can't seem to organise a simple road block.

Meanwhile, far far away on a rock in Kerry, Luke is in a proper snarky mood, Rey gets trippy, and Chewbacca..well...no idea, perhaps he's down the back of the Falcon reading those few books Luke hasn't been arsed to read in 30 years. Who knows.

There's some gubbins about an arms dealer: apparently, the First Order have more financial clout than the rebels which is why they have better weapons. I'm not sure I follow the logic here, did they buy the Starkiller base or outsource it? Perhaps episode IX is going to be about someone hacking Hux's email to reveal who's funding the First Order.

Hux. Like the worst Keystone Cops panto villain ever with his pasty face, rouged cheeks and minging eyebrows. Gleeson was pretty good in The Force Awakens, but here there's more ham on display than a Christmas window full of beglittered arses. Snokes is much more interesting this time around, while Kylo still has petulance issues and helmet hair. These bad guys are all utterly incompetent idiots, which makes it really hard to believe they could have so much power; I can see Kylo Ren sending out angry 'no-one-understands-me' 'fake-news' tweets at 3am while snacking down on KFC and Pepsi before he smothers himself in hairspray and poses for some Instagram selfies - the only thing he's conflicted about is which social platform has better filters and reach.

Finn is still the most interesting character in this new batch of films, but his whole input into this episode could be shelved and no one would miss it. There's a real easy going charm to the way he's played, but he's wasted on this occasion.

I'll all for tearing things down to build something new and fresh again and that's where this film wins its only real battle, by laying the groundwork for what's to come. Even though it's tied down to a just a few locations that really aren't that new or interesting there are still some great visuals, just nothing especially creative other than the salt covered planet Crait.

Rian Johnson not only wants to tear down and kick-start a completely new Star Wars, but he really doesn't seem to like anything that JJ Abrams brought to the table with The Force Awakens. It'll be interesting to see what Abrams does when directing the next episode.

The Last Jedi is too long, with a huge amount of yak, and the story is too thin and stretched too far. There's little that's spectacular about it
or particularly clever, and although it does have some good set pieces there's not enough to hit all the bullseyes I expect from this franchise.… 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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guitarmaniac004Dec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. I liked the character development of some characters like Luke, Kylo, Rey, and Poe. The movie improved in some areas, such as a more original story line, a very engaging space battle, and some cool new landscapes (and seeing more of the island was pretty neat). I did however have my tropes with this movie. Some scenes were just straight up stupid, that being luke milking that weird walrus cow... thing. I get that he's a hunter and a survivor now but that was just a little bit gross. It doesn't even compare to Leia's **** force scene. What? I'm supposed to believe Leia was thrown into the vacuum of space from a missile attack that decimated her room and she was just floating there like "durr but the force"?? Using the force is one thing but I'm pretty sure the force can't stop your eyes and brain from exploding from being exposed to the vacuum of space. Another problems I had with the movie was the pacing. We constantly get thrown back and forth in between this casino, but getting thrown back into the space battle. Or the scenes on the island with luke... but then getting thrown back into the space battle, which doesn't advance at all! Constantly resetting the tension can really take you out of the moment. I was practically begging for the space battle to end because of how much of a drag it was. Another major problem I had was the forced marketing. The porgs were so forced and so obviously a toy to sell for the movie. We get it, they're cute and fluffy and chewie is eating them, but they don't interact with the characters other than to show up on the screen and be cute. Take BB-8 for an example, he was a marketing ploy done right. He interacts with the plot, he interacts with the characters and he has personality.

The final problem I will talk about is probably my biggest problem with the movie... CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! So we finally get to see Snoke, the high and mighty, wise but manipulative Snoke. And we get nothing out of him. Sure we get to see him in person, and in his badass red throne but we get no progression with him because he dies half way through the movie. Which inherently is not a bad thing but we may as well had seen him through the hologram the entire movie and we would have got the same result.

Princess Leia also might as well had been killed off during the space battle scene (No disrespect to Carrie Fisher by any means). Leia did literally nothing after the coma scene. Just thought I'd ramble for a while. I did actually like this movie overall but it could have been a million times better.… Expand

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cylackDec 17, 2017

It does not live up to the hype. *Minor Spoilers: The things that they setup in The Force Awakens that you were expecting to come to fruition do not: the mystery of Snoke's origins, a badass, epic fight scene involving Luke, Rey's parents. IIt does not live up to the hype. *Minor Spoilers: The things that they setup in The Force Awakens that you were expecting to come to fruition do not: the mystery of Snoke's origins, a badass, epic fight scene involving Luke, Rey's parents. I wish JJ Abrams had directed this, as it would have been better.… Expand

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finalnightFeb 16, 2018

I thought it was an excellent movie but a bad Star Wars movie. Great cinematography, decent music, good special effects. Poorly done cliched plot. Some good individual scenes though. The sequel trilogy plot as a whole is ruined now due toI thought it was an excellent movie but a bad Star Wars movie. Great cinematography, decent music, good special effects. Poorly done cliched plot. Some good individual scenes though. The sequel trilogy plot as a whole is ruined now due to Carrie Fisher's death and the decision to leave the movie exactly the same after her death will further compound the issue for Episode IX. It was quite disappointing as a whole and has led me to truly treat Disney-Wars as the fanfiction that it is.… Expand

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SunykameyDec 17, 2017

This movie lives on nostalgia but sadly that's about the only thing going for it, besides the optics and general aesthetics which are on point but nothing not expected. The humour is out of place for a star wars movie, it's too kid friendlyThis movie lives on nostalgia but sadly that's about the only thing going for it, besides the optics and general aesthetics which are on point but nothing not expected. The humour is out of place for a star wars movie, it's too kid friendly as it doesn't take itself serious (not like the originals which were never PG18 but you felt the stakes), the characters are mostly not fleshed out and/or likeable, the dialogues are bland and the story uninspiring.… Expand

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faridiDec 27, 2017

Hard to give a fair score. On its own, TLJ is an entertaining movie. As part of a franchise TLJ is a mess. It completely destroys the storylines of all the characters. Even Kylo Ren who is rather well developed in this movie returns to his 1Hard to give a fair score. On its own, TLJ is an entertaining movie. As part of a franchise TLJ is a mess. It completely destroys the storylines of all the characters. Even Kylo Ren who is rather well developed in this movie returns to his 1 dimensional motivations by the end. There is some good stuff in the movie. Visually it is better than what we have seen before. The movie has more originality than TFA. The dynamic between Kylo and Rei is really good but poorly concluded. The suspense in the 2nd half of the movie.… Expand

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moviemitch96Dec 15, 2017

I'm really starting to lose my patience with these films. Ever since Disney acquired Star Wars, they've ruined it in so many ways! Predictable from start to finish, terrible cgi on certain characters, completely laughable moments andI'm really starting to lose my patience with these films. Ever since Disney acquired Star Wars, they've ruined it in so many ways! Predictable from start to finish, terrible cgi on certain characters, completely laughable moments and dialogue, complete disrespect towards classic characters, the list goes on and on! In regards to this film, in addition to what I mentioned above, I walked out of this one feeling nothing, and with the exception of one or two genuinely cool moments, this film was just like 'The Force Awakens' and 'Rogue One', absurd and a waste of time. I don't care how many people I'm about to piss off by saying this, but even the prequel trilogy tried harder and is better than these in my opinion!… Expand

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temptershellDec 16, 2017

A huge disappointment caused by the idiotic development of the story. Very provisional treatment of many important characters and secrets and the worst finale of all parts. Great marketing but the very poor effect of the work of such aA huge disappointment caused by the idiotic development of the story. Very provisional treatment of many important characters and secrets and the worst finale of all parts. Great marketing but the very poor effect of the work of such a remarkable cast.… Expand

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KaxcerDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After I watched Episode VII I left cinema very angry and I was not entertained. Watching Episode VIII I was entertained and I left cinema satisfied. Yet now thinking about it, it was not that good.
Positives:
Presence of space Battles
Story twists
Lot of action

Negatives:
Simply the story and setting of the movie is not epic enough. First Order is decently strong yet it's not epic enough. Only an average bad guys. Kylo Ren is interesting but he is also only average. He is like Sith Stormtrooper.
Leia flying
Luke Skywalker being stupid.
Snoke being stupid.

Hire somebody from Bioware to help create a decent Star Wars movie please. They created Star wars Knights of The Old Republic video game and that's best star wars story.… Expand

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pdesaab07Dec 15, 2017

Seen the movie at the opening on Wednesday... just to avoid spoilers. I did not like Episode VII, although beautiful, it felt to much like a "mash-up" of the first trilogy (a robot with a mission on a desert planet finds the main hero etcSeen the movie at the opening on Wednesday... just to avoid spoilers. I did not like Episode VII, although beautiful, it felt to much like a "mash-up" of the first trilogy (a robot with a mission on a desert planet finds the main hero etc etc... death star... stormtroopers) where it should have a been a new story completely. Suffice to say that episode VIII is a better movie but we are far from saying it's among the best of the whole franchise. I won't spoil the movie but if I have to summarize, the intentions are there but the execution is not successful. We can critize the second trilogy but Lucas tried to create different environements, worlds, visuals and the way the Empire rose made more sense than how this "First Order" became so powerful !! Apple fired Steve Jobs... look what happened when he came back... Disney should do the same with Lucas.… Expand

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SkYler163Dec 15, 2017

Perfect visual, perfect battles, the worst SW script. I hate what disney's doing with star wars. No motivation, no story, no nothing. Just pointless but awesome battles. This is not what star wars were about

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ExemplisDec 17, 2017

This is not a bad movie. This is a bad Star Wars movie. The fictional universe that Lucas created always stood apart with its rich lore, beleivable and organic characters and a coherent plot. There's none of this here. We have someThis is not a bad movie. This is a bad Star Wars movie. The fictional universe that Lucas created always stood apart with its rich lore, beleivable and organic characters and a coherent plot. There's none of this here. We have some Avengers/Guy Ritchie type action flick with decent screenplay and easy-to-consume entertainment stuff. My wife liked it, and it says a lot.… Expand

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Weeeeee711Dec 22, 2017

I'm still at a 6 because of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Chewbacca/R2 all being in it and they did some nice references to Rogue One with calling the ship the Raddus and how the first order can track through lightspeed in the first place!

AI'm still at a 6 because of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Chewbacca/R2 all being in it and they did some nice references to Rogue One with calling the ship the Raddus and how the first order can track through lightspeed in the first place!

A lot of people have ripped this movie/Johnson to shreds and he deserves it, I just don't know how JJ can recover from this! Who the hell is in the first order any more? There's some theorys going around that Snoke isn't really dead and I almost believe them just from a numbers standpoint. Who else is there?! A beatable Kylo Ren...Hux is worthless and the stormtroopers who killed NO ONE in this movie. BB8 killed 5 of them by hijacking an Atst..it's liked watching Season 4 of Rebels (so far)! Just have the good guys win 99% of the battles! SCREW THAT. It's a WAR

Anyways, as routine as Force Awakens was..he set up Rian Johnson pretty well. You can see who the Knights of Ren are, why Kylo turned on Luke..do whatever the hell you want with Rey, Luke, Finn, Phasma, Leia, Snoke etc and then he does this?

Do they have some rivalry going on behind the scenes?

Did he not like some seasons of Lost or did JJ not like Looper?!

This almost looks like a parody/grudge!

Nice freaking use of PHASMA/ACKBAR, btw! Give them no glory..no defining moment...GREAT DECISION.

There's been some conspiracy going around saying that bots hijacked rottentomatoes and gave Last Jedi a 53 (from the fans). Man, you're looking it the wrong way..how in the HELL did it get a 92% from the critics! Of course, IGN gave it a 97..but they might give the worst movie ever a 75! Have they reviewed Major League 3 yet?

Anyways, I loved Rogue One and I know Ron Howard won't screw up Solo and am glad Johnson has NOTHING to do with the Obi Wan movie!

Last Jedi = LAST PLACE. Attack of the Clone is 10 times the movie this was!

P.S. Watch Clone Wars! Everyone who doesn't is doing a DISSERVICE to themselves!… Expand

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roman_emperorDec 17, 2017

This movie isn't horrible per-say. The Last Jedi is visually stunning with solid acting. If you forget the original 3 films it is supposed to follow exist, then this movie is great, although not perfect. It is a great film for a newerThis movie isn't horrible per-say. The Last Jedi is visually stunning with solid acting. If you forget the original 3 films it is supposed to follow exist, then this movie is great, although not perfect. It is a great film for a newer generation of movie go-ers and fans, but a bitter pill to swallow for long standing fans. As a fan, I give this film a 4.5. They destroyed Luke, but considering it is obviously targeting a new audience, I'll score it a 6. The Last Jedi has the Marvel humor this generation has come to expect in movies. Nothing can be taken seriously, because apparently this generation likes to live in bubbles where everything is Disney princess and princesses and happiness. A dumb joke follows almost every moment that should taken seriously.… Expand

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SavageeRancorDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A proper review, void of hyperbole.

The last Jedi is good enough.
There is very little character development and fake deaths abundant. It is a borderline mess in its exposition and fails to move the story in any meaningful way. Visually impressive, And thematically pleasing. The Last Jedi hinders on being a truly great film.

I give the film 6/10

Its worth a watch, but don't be expecting anything of high quality.… Expand

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masseffectabcDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know that i will get my throat cut with this statement but overall the movie wasn`t solid at all, in almost all aspects of it. Yes,it`s entertaining and can be watchable regardless your age (which i think the main focus of the movie was), Disney tried to sell the movie as a "darker star wars flick" but it wasn`t, not even close. It has tons of plot holes, almost all characters evolution from episode 7 was non existent (except a little of Rey). All the important or misterious aspects of the previous movies are literally thrown to the garbage in this one. All important characters felt flat and some of them i even knew were there, like Chewie, why !? lol. Well is good, but nohing more, for me is a 6 out of 10 , i still think Rouge One, Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi are better Star Wars movies by far !!! Even some Episode 7 moments are better than this one. Also.....Leia in space.....dead.......in -245 Cº coming back to the ship and then be well in 2 hours !?… Expand

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Rebecca31Dec 16, 2017

Well lads it's finally here, that magical time of the year where Star Wars has finally graced our cinema screens yet again. There's nothing quite like the feeling of sitting in a dark cinema with that pause after "A long time ago in a galaxyWell lads it's finally here, that magical time of the year where Star Wars has finally graced our cinema screens yet again. There's nothing quite like the feeling of sitting in a dark cinema with that pause after "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." when that glorious music starts and the title screen appears.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is like getting repeatedly hit in the face with nostalgia, but if you thought the Porgs were the biggest concern well think again. Picking up almost immediately from The Force Awakens. For the most part The Last Jedi feels strongly like a combination of Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. With a few twists and turns and a not so lovely section in the middle that felt like it came straight out of George Lucas's imagination. This is the 8th Star Wars movie now (no Rogue One you don't count) so they had to up the stakes and it won't let you down in that area. It's good, I liked it but I didn't love it. The Last Jedi feels like it's missing something, the wow factor. This new trilogy might have peaked at The Force Awakens, but if it helps The Last Jedi is better than all the prequels and Rogue One combined.

Every single actor is giving it their all and loving every minute of it. Carrie Fisher is magnificent and there is no way you would want to miss her final performance as Leia Organa. Domhnall Gleeson gave another chilling performance as General Hux. Adam Driver took his character to another level I didn't even think he had. Sure you have your general clichés and humour thrown into the script but that's to be expected. Amazingly for all the time that has passed in the life of Luke Skywalker he is the exact same as he was when we last saw him onscreen. Any apparent character development is non-existent. He's still the same whiny annoyance he was in the original Star Wars trilogy, the only thing that's changed is his age. The beginning and the end is the best thing about The Last Jedi, but I could have done without all that stuff in the middle about finding your true self with scenes reminiscent of the Never Ending Story. It kills the story dead and upset the pace set in the opening scenes. Maybe if it had lost 20 minutes and made the scenes with Luke just a little more interesting I might have loved it, or at least put it on the same level as The Force Awakens.

It answers the questions asked in The Force Awakens. The visual effects and the ultra creative lightsaber fights will make your inner fanboy go crazy. It's a Star Wars movie you can enjoy so what more can we expect? Nothing will ever top Empire Strikes Back so we just have to take what we can get and although The Last Jedi isn't a masterpiece it's entertaining and enjoyable. Recommended, but if you're already a Star Wars fan you don't need any recommendation, you've already seen it.… Expand

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MindglowDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really bothers me that Rian Johnson did to TFA what Luke did to the lightsaber in the beginning: Looked at it and threw it away. I loved TFA and I was excited for the future installments, but upon seeing TLJ twice I really don't think it is as good as it could've been had it built upon TFA. Here are a couple of examples: 1) Rey's parents were built up as this big mystery in TFA, even through-out the first half of this film and they are revealed to be nobody in particular, just some junkheads from Jakku. Excuse me, what? 2) Same with Snoke, who is this mystery villain? He's just randomly killed off by Kylo Ren. Excuse me, what? 3) The ending of TFA was a big cliffhanger, with Rey handing Luke his lightsaber. What happens in TLJ? Luke looks at it and throws it away. Excuse me, WHAT? 4) Rey and Finn build this relationship with each other but in TLJ this is movie they barely share any screentime. 5) I guess Rian Johnson didn't like Kylo Ren's helmet... meh.
Other negative points for me: 1) The middle of the movie is BORING. We cut between Canto Bight and Acht-Tu and nothing really happens. 2) I don't like this version of Luke. It doesn't feel like him at all. Even Mark Hamill said it. 3) While I did enjoy some of the gags, a lot of them felt out of place. Like, they interrupted good action sequences or felt awkwardly placed. What's with Luke milking that space cow? Did we really have to see that? 4) There isn't a single lightsaber duel. We are teased with it but it doesn't happen. 5) Rose? Get out of here...

All in all, I think it boils down to Rian Johnson wanting to subvert expectations: "Ho ho, they'll think this is the big lightsaber duel of the movie, but nooooo", "After all the theorizing they'll never guess Rey's parents were nobody", etc, etc. It's too much and doesn't respect the predecessor. There are a couple of positives: BB-8 - I love this droid so much. I love the final battle and the Throne Room fight, and how about the hyperspeed crash? Wow! Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley are awesome. I didn't like Kylo Ren that much in TFA but I thought this movie put him in a new light and I'm excited to see where his character goes from here. Some of the cinematography is breathtaking - this is probably the most beautiful looking Star Wars movie ever. I did like the Porgs, I thought they were very cute. I did get the feeling through-out the movie I didn't know who was gonna survive and that's a rare accomplishment! It did a good job building fear and uncertainty. Here's to hoping JJ can get Part IX and Star Wars back on track. I wonder if he's pissed that so much of his setups and work in VII were completely obliterated in VIII?… Expand

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WhatdoyouthinkDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi was enjoyable on the surface, but like the previous episode it is full of huge plot coincidences, emotional misdirects, and masking humor. More fans are noticing this time and not giving it a pass. Disney has changed the philosophy of Star Wars which used to embrace a deep history and they are changing where the good guys and the bad guys want nothing to do with the past; they burn it down, run from it and diminish the old to prop up the new characters. The past is inconvenient to the movies because they do not know how to connect it to the present, and the movie does not want to bother with the past. And they want so badly to create their own Darth Vader, and give birth to the most powerful Jedi ever, they will pull everything down to force it to work. Star Wars fans want the history to be respected, understood, with some consistency of power and limits. The biggest complaint about the Last Jedi is many scenes and actions are reversed immediately; they constantly make someone die then not, or the hate someone then not, or turn dark then not. The movie is trying to be super tricky, as if to leave the door open for any possibility for any character. Therefore everyone is bipolar, except for Snoke he just was evil but wasted quickly. There should be no redemption for Kylo, but they probably will. Rey shows a lot of violent anger, and is open to the dark, but no she will be some super powerful grey jedi. I did enjoy Kylo and Rey fighting together but that also was reversed. Although I sort of enjoyed parts of the Last Jedi, the story leaves us with little; a small rebel group, like one First Order ship, and a war of no consequence. Luke was found after the whole first movie, but little pay off to the story. I am still hoping for some pay-off to show that the story was CRAFTED for more than a scene by scene basis, but it will be tough to write out of the corner they painted themselves into. I bet the next movie will take place years in the future, they will write out Leia, and that kid with the ring at the end will lead a new rebellion.… Expand

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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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SenseiAgotDec 17, 2017

This movie is utterly dissapointing. It would be a lie to say this is a **** movie, but it certainly isn't a great movie either. Is plaged with several script mistakes, the pace is absurdly broken over and over again. It has way too manyThis movie is utterly dissapointing. It would be a lie to say this is a **** movie, but it certainly isn't a great movie either. Is plaged with several script mistakes, the pace is absurdly broken over and over again. It has way too many twists and turns, some are awesome but others are so poorly made and didn't make any sense. Rian Johnson was obssesed with the movie not being a copy of previous Star Wars, but at the expense of continuity and even logic sometimes.… Expand

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Mragusa2Jan 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Please note that this is a revised version of my previous review.*

I thought this was a good sci-fi fantasy movie, but made for a mediocre Star Wars movie, and it has left me wondering if I even want to remain invested in this new trilogy.

From a regular film standpoint, TLJ should be movie gold: excellent visuals, great casting, and exciting action sequences. But as a Star Wars film, it leaves you with very little to look forward to in Episode 9, offering some extremely disappointing answers to questions raised in last movie, while seemingly also throwing much of what is considered sacred among Star Wars fans out the window.

It should be noted that my only real criticism of TFA was that it didn't offer anything new. TLJ is the exact opposite of that, taking many (perhaps too many) new risks with the story. Unfortunately, few of said risks panned out well in the end. Most notably, the way Rian Johnson treated the character of Luke Skywalker has left an extremely sour taste in my mouth.… Expand

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Pegas123Dec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw it, worse than TFA and Rogue One. Oh boy..... Luke made like an **** Supreme leader made as comical relief, all that was missing was Vin Diesel for "One last ride"....

Like Holy HELL , Luke who wouldn`t kill his father would actualy think of killing Ben like wat were the screenwriters smoking.

Gave it a 6 for the special effects and Adam Driver performance.… Expand

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mrushing02Dec 15, 2017

The Last Jedi suffers under the burden left to it by The Force Awakens. With no clear trajectory or plan for this trilogy, Johnson works to forge his own path but it’s one fraught with plot holes and many times, muddied character motivations.The Last Jedi suffers under the burden left to it by The Force Awakens. With no clear trajectory or plan for this trilogy, Johnson works to forge his own path but it’s one fraught with plot holes and many times, muddied character motivations. The universe, as it stands, lacks cohesion, history or context and it’s hurting the story. I love that Johnson tired to be different and some of it really works now that I have seen it a second time, while other parts still fall very flat. I love some of the moments in the movie, especially Luke’s noble end and the strong work done with the Rey/Ben/Luke story but Abrams has his work cut out for him with Episode IX. I never thought I’d say this, but J.J. Abrams, you’re our only hope. The Last Jedi is rated 3 out of 5 stars.… Expand

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GetDaRekM8Dec 17, 2017

By no means is this a terrible and unwatchable movie but it is severely flawed. Like almost an hour and half of the movie was completely pointless and added nothing to the overall plot. Rose is one of the most unlikable characters sinceBy no means is this a terrible and unwatchable movie but it is severely flawed. Like almost an hour and half of the movie was completely pointless and added nothing to the overall plot. Rose is one of the most unlikable characters since Jar-Jar binks. The Rey - Luke story was extremely underwhelming, lots of the reveals were extremely disappointing. A couple of good space battle scenes, some nice lightsaber sequences and two or three good performances are what i liked about about the movie. I don't understand why this movie is getting stellar reviews.… Expand

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mromalvDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not my Star Wars... Still, a good film for the new generation.

I liked: Yoda!, the Kylo/Rey duo fight scene, the sunset scene and the awesome soundtrack.

I disliked: almost everything else, poor dialogue, convoluted story with unnecessary subplots, god-awful "dad humor".

They had the chance to make this a really strong, dark movie, but they decided to go just full Disney.… Expand

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Jadeh3xDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is not a masterpiece. It's also not "destroying the franchise". The binary masses will not be swayed by this review either way, so I will not bother catering to them.

In my opinion there are a handful of breathtakingly fresh moments that scream the spectacle that Star Wars deserves. There is also a handful of goofy (I'm looking at you Leia), and unnecessary (I'm pretty sure the movie just cuts to an in-production James Bond movie half-way through) that serve little to no purpose in this story. Finn did not need to be in this story. That's basically a fact at this point. The movie was grasping trying to find something for him to do and the writers were too scared of simply not having Finn in this movie at all. That is what I feel is the weakest part of this film. It tries to appease everyone and loses focus as a result.

That being said, I think Po and Rey/Kylo's stories were great, and the high points of this movie were definitely worth the watch. Save Finn for his own movie and you got something special on your hands, but as it stands I would liken it to about Revenge of the Sith levels.… Expand

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WhiskeyStoriesDec 23, 2017

Liked it, didn't love it. I admire Rian Johnson for basically saying "F#ck You!" to the Star Wars fandom and expectations while introducing some fresh new concepts that test the characters' ethics and morals, but the final product is anLiked it, didn't love it. I admire Rian Johnson for basically saying "F#ck You!" to the Star Wars fandom and expectations while introducing some fresh new concepts that test the characters' ethics and morals, but the final product is an unfocused film and story (that doesn't really go anywhere) with too many sideplots, characters (spewing out cheesy dialogue *cough* Rose *cough*) and a horrendous last act. Loved the ideas and intentions behind the film more than its execution, but overall the good far outwheigh the bad for me.… Expand

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donsiphonoJul 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was OK but way too long (it's more a 5.5 for me) ! The whole "casino planet" scene should have been cut It just didn't bring anything to the story. Ask yourself: if the scene wasn't in the movie, will it change the story ? The answer is no. I think that scene was made only to plug Benicio del Toro character in the movie because the studio said: - Guys, we have Benicio del Toro for the next Star Wars movie you have to find a way to put him in the movie.
- But he's irrelevant to the plot.
- Don't care ! We have Benicio del effing Toro for Star Wars find a way !
So they create the whole casino mission for that purpose... at least, that's how it felt since this whole part of the movie is completely meaningless. Then there's Rose... wow. She just need to go for the next movie, like kill or severely injured her in a battle after the opening credits so she won't be able to intervene in anyway, whatsoever, in the story. Just felt like they forced the character on the public and it didn't connect. Ok, now there's those little hamster-owl thingies... obviously a cash grab for movie merchandise. Again, they didn't bring ANYTHING to the movie, the only serve as a marketing tool for their plush toys. I see you coming: but they were Ewoks, rancor monster or wampas in other Star Wars movies, but they served a purpose to the story: Ewoks played a key role in the battle of Endor, the rancor led to the Sarlacc pit battle where the gang is reunited and Luke use his force power for the first time in the wampa cave and encountered Obi-Wan ghost outside.
I won't give a failing mark for the Last Jedi it's still an ok movie. Remove Rose and the Casino planet subplot and I'll give it a 8 easily. Rey and Kylo teaming up against Snoke Preatorian guards is awesome, Luke's final battle, the questioning around the role of Jedi and the debate surrounding them etc. Excellent musical score, like always and great visual effects to support the Star Wars universe. I have a question though: what the hell happened to the Y-Wing bombers ? I think they would have made a better job than the extremely slow and shieldless bombers (whose gunners are quite incompetent from what I saw) from that movie don't you think ? Anyway, the Last Jedi is far from being a great Star Wars movie. Let's hope Disney learned from those mistakes for Episode IX, because the Star Wars universe deserve way better and has a lot more potential than that.

PS: English is a second language to me, so they might be a lot of typos in that review.… Expand

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neeraffaDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a big fan of the star wars movies since early 1980's loved 4,5,6 - odd flicks of humour,awesome villains,loveable heros and great story lines - for me all the same applied with episode 1,2 and 3.
Then out comes the force awakens didn't fill me with excitement but it was obvious star wars was turning a corner and heading in a slightly different direction - I was watching,listening and hoping.....
Now after watching the last Jedi, I can say the film did have it's good moments but did looked slightly rushed and was made by someone who a) Just didn't 'get' star wars or b) was under orders to eliminate certain characters from movie series from a higher (disney) power to make way for new (disney made) characters....What happened to Luke Skywalker is nothing short of a disgrace! Also I don't remember Star Wars having such a weak set of villians - Kylo Ren - fair enough could have potential but NEVER as a leader -General Hux...? very weak when compared to previous like Tarkin and the 'comedy moment' between him and Kylo Ren were cringy... and I realise sometimes change is needed with characters but old characters have made Star Wars what it is today so they must have done something right...where are the bad-ass bounty hunters? where are the sith lords? Get George Lucas involved to sort it out!
I just don't see where they are trying to take Star wars after watching TLJ,but to turn it around for me they will have to surprise us with some epic characters and story lines in any future episodes....… Expand

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SnowdrifterDec 15, 2017

First the positive. It is well shot and the CGI is pretty good. It's not like Justice League that's for damn sure. Luke returns so euh that's good. And euh oh there is one amazing scene from a visual standpoint. My mouth fell open with howFirst the positive. It is well shot and the CGI is pretty good. It's not like Justice League that's for damn sure. Luke returns so euh that's good. And euh oh there is one amazing scene from a visual standpoint. My mouth fell open with how amazing it looked. The space battles are fine. Kylo Ren is cool euh kinda. Carrie Fisher is really good in this movie from an acting standpoint.

Now the negatives. This movie is so long and so boring in parts. I can forgive boring parts in a movie but when i want to cut more than an hour of scenes out of a Star Wars movie then you didn't do it right. It's like the first half of Rogue one but just longer. The story isn't good. Like really jeezes. I had so much moments where I was thinking wait that's not how the force works. They moved it in these weird ways that don't really make any sense in my mind. The new characters aren't that interesting. Laura Dern her character is fine but that's about it. The whole Finn storyline should have been cut out of the movie. It's funny but when you cut it out the movie doesn't change. Thats how useless it was. Captain Phasma is again not used. The whole training Rey with Luke thing takes so long to get going. I now he's had it rough but come on. Luke really doesn't do anything in this movie besides whining. He does one thing at the end. Yippie? There is to much humor in this movie. They try to do these dark themes but then ruin it with humor that doesn't really work most of the time. Snoke is useless. If you wanted to learn something about Snoke don't bother. The reveal of Rey's parent's is really weird and stupid. Don't bother just look it up. The movie itself is fine but i'll probably never watch it again for years. It's cool to see on the big screen but i kinda felt that i wasted my money. Sad life… Expand

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artificeprimeDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi has many good sequences and a few new good ideas but overall it is extremely inconsistent and does very little to build on any of its predecessors. It almost seems as though this movie wants the audience to just forget that the other episodes in the series happened. It offers no meaningful answers to the questions that were posed by the Force Awakens and most of the characters don't show much development. Even Luke's reasons for hiding on the island seem to contradict everything he learned in the original trilogy. The plot is full of scenarios that seem completely contrived rather than being logically justifiable. The pacing is also very jarring. Some sequences felt stretched way too long while other ones were rushed through so quickly that they seemed to condense what would have probably taken weeks into the span of a few hours. The movie also has the most ridiculously overpowered droids to date. Why the hell does anyone use human solders when droids like BB8 can take down entire squadrons? Moments like that just killed the sense of danger entirely. There are some serious dramatic moments but they were often followed by unbelievable scenes that negated their impact. The movie does have great moments and scenes though, the scene in Snoke's throne room was very good in a lot of ways but the way it ended didn't really explain anything about any of the characters. The reveal about Rey's parents wasn't just meaningless to the audience it also did nothing to explain Rey's own behavior. It felt like a mystery created for no reason besides generating fake drama and getting viewers to wonder about it. Luke's use of the Force near the end was great but once again how it ultimately ended just killed my interest in whatever happens next. Overall I was very torn on the movie, as a stand alone experience I think it is worth watching and above average but as a Star Wars movie that is supposed to develop and build upon what the previous movies did I think it fails miserably. I have seen a lot of advertising stating that the movie is full of surprises, that is true, but most of those surprises just come out of left field without any apparent depth behind them. It succeeds in being different and surprising but without really justifying itself within the established structure of the series. I really don't get the impression that Disney has a cohesive plan for the Star Wars series, it feels like they are just making it up as they go along and haven't taken the time or effort to create any sort of series bible the gives the world and story rules. This movie raises a ton of questions in terms of what can and cannot be done with the Force but I really doubt they have given much thought to it themselves. The way they use the Force seems very convenient rather than believable based on what we have learned about it over the course of the series. Some characters are able to do amazing things with the Force one moment but that makes you wonder why the hell something like that has never been done before. When Luke and Snoke use the force in new ways I can get on board with it because they are clearly powerful and have probably gained knowledge that the vast majority of Force users have not through decades of training and experience. There are other instances though such as Leia flying herself through space that seem to come out of left field and made me wonder why the hell she has never used the Force in a really noticeable way before. The scene with Force ghost Yoda also raises a lot of questions about how much Force ghosts can actually interact with the real world. One of my complaints about the movie is that while it is different it doesn't really do anything to evolve upon the questions of the last few movies. For example, we don't learn anything meaningful about the First Order, we don't learn anything meaningful about what happened to society after the fall of the Empire, we don't learn anything meaningful about Snoke, where he came from, how he seized control of the First Order, or how he was able to influence Kylo Ren from afar. Snoke has done things that even the Emperor could not but we still have no explanation for why. We don't learn anything meaningful about Rey's past, we learn that her parents were apparently just randoms which has no meaningful impact on the story. In terms of why she is so powerful with the Force or what her vision was about. The movie does offer some interesting new ideas. The Force connection between Rey and Kylo was an interesting development which has a lot of story potential. It added some complexity to how the Force can be used. Luke's astral projecting with the Force was also a very interesting idea and it was used to good dramatic affect within the movie. Snoke's use of the Force was cool and felt reasonable for a Force user who is supposed to be in a class above the rest. How those ideas develop in the next movie will be the true test of their substance though.… Expand

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ziyingcDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the code master plot more than a lot of people, I love Rey's origin but maybe not how it was showed. I don't mind snoke's background and general's space drifting, I like how luke and Ben's relationship was like.

I feel as individual points, I enjoyed those more than people loved this movie.

I can't get over the ridiculous space chasing and unearned resolution, which is most of this movie. The tension should not be existing. No matter how awesome the light speed suicide run looks (it is one of the greatest thing I ever see and I can't deny it was a fantasy in my head). It breaks my immersion of all the space battles in star wars.… Expand

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JohnnyCanuckDec 15, 2017

Much the same as the first - good characters and actors with a mid level script. Except the villains, the villains are quite poor. Enjoy the Rey and Luke stuff. The Finn storyline really craps out, Rose is...why did we need that character?Much the same as the first - good characters and actors with a mid level script. Except the villains, the villains are quite poor. Enjoy the Rey and Luke stuff. The Finn storyline really craps out, Rose is...why did we need that character? and the Snoke/Kylo/Hux/Phasma stuff...yeesh, how did these people manage to take over anything?! Primary issues in this film are all script based. Im not sure where they are going, or if I care.… Expand

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TrevorsViewDec 16, 2017

Why is it literally impossible now to please a Star Wars fan? Yes, the movie has plot holes, yes it makes you suspend your disbelief too many times, I myself can even say I had some issues with it as I walked out of the theater and myWhy is it literally impossible now to please a Star Wars fan? Yes, the movie has plot holes, yes it makes you suspend your disbelief too many times, I myself can even say I had some issues with it as I walked out of the theater and my nitpicks kept going on the next day. But overall, I was more than satisfied with what I got: a thrilling Star Wars movie that never has a dull moment.

In the group of friends I went to see this with, one of them had only seen a few Star Wars movies fully in her life, but her favorite character of the saga is Jar Jar Binks. Freaking Jar Jar! But she absolutely enjoyed The Last Jedi. That’s right: a non-fan thought the movie being mercilessly attacked by its most committed followers was great. If you ask me, I say that’s proof enough that Star Wars: The Last Jedi succeeds all it intended to accomplish.

First off, the bad. The amount of humor put in throughout the movie is way too excessive. The Force Awakens, pulled off some phenomenal humor but still knew when to be serious. This time around, the jokes are constant, even hurting the most touching moments with a quick snarky one-liner. It certainly succeeded in making me laugh quite a lot, but the already emotionally powerful story could have been so much greater without the Porgs.

With the characters themselves, their arcs are not as fully realized as they could have been. Finn’s arc could have been so effective here like how it was in The Force Awakens, but instead he’s pretty much just there to exist and move the plot along. He shares a weak romantic subplot with a new character, a young, eager member of the Resistance named Rose, who’s just there really to deliver the message in the end.

Then there are the other old flaws of the entire Star Wars franchise, such as expositiony dialogue, but newer flaws are unique to just this movie. One scene features a new world that looks like a steampunk Great Gatsby with a casino setting that feels very out of place for Star Wars, it’s literally another Cantina scene. So basically, I understand the hate from old fans: it’s difference in style alters what’s already established. But different is good! With everything this movie does wrong, there’s just as much, possibly more, that it does right!

First of all, the look to the film is gritty yet stellar. The casino looks lavish with spice while the space battles above the civil life bombards with grand explosions. The world of Ahch-To is absolutely gorgeous with its design of the strange life that lives there. It always seems to rain there, even when it isn’t, which complements the condition of Luke’s damp relationship with the force. A new planet with a crystalline design holds the base for the final battle, and it’s a visual splendor to watch as the ships glide over a vast salt bed over red dust. Beneath the surface of this planet, a space battle takes itself down under through a crimson geode. Even in the throne room of Supreme Leader Snoke, pure red overpowers the screen.

The much more intimate moments had so many moments when I held my breath in shock and anticipation, questioning what will happen. What helps is not just the question as to who Rey’s parents are or stuff like that, but the kinesthetic relationships with some of the more prevalent characters. While some of the character relationships needed work, others, such as the force sensitive bond between Rey and Kylo Ren, were mesmerizing to watch. You even get to see a bit more of Finn’s arc with Captain Phasma fulfilled in one awesome piece of combat! There are plenty of other lightsaber duels and battle sequences that are filled with fun moments and epic choreography.

I particularly like how Kylo Ren is far more complex than the typical bad guy, and you can see past his emo hair to empathize with the corrupted, scared little child he truly is. Rey’s little training sessions, as few as they are, also command your attention as Luke observes what she already knows, and how he in turn learns from her, a classic mentorship bond.

So guys, stop setting such unrealistically high expectations for Star Wars. All the flaws about this movie, as viable as they are, are not new to the entire Star Wars series. With all the fan theories and expanded universe that try to add ownership to the fictional world, we forgot one thing about this property we’ve now gotten so serious about: watching Star Wars is supposed to be fun! That’s what I did with my friends on Thursday night, we went to have a good time and we got it. I’m not usually one to tolerate talking during a movie, but I was sharing little verbal exchanges with my friend I was sitting next to while watching the movie, and we all cheered and laughed with the rest of the crowd. The result, we had a fun, memorable night that made my friend’s 25th birthday very special. So long story short, stop getting so worked up, have some fun!… Expand

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SuplexFeb 20, 2018

This movie is a mess.
It has some parts rather interesting though.
The plot is bad.
The cinematografie is outstanding.
Hated it. Loved it.

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MAFIAxMaverickDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Based on the critic reviews, I expected to be blown out of the water. Not in a "this movie was over-hyped way", but more of a "they finally figured it out" way. I was definitely disappointed. The Last Jedi was still a fine movie. Acting, visual, musical score, character chemistry, and more comedy than usual that actually fit in fine with the film. My disappointment comes with the plot. There were quite a few plot holes and questionable writing decisions that just made no sense to me. Why keep Poe in the dark about the master escape plan? Then maybe he never sends Finn and Rose off the ship where they get double crossed anyway. The whole Casino part of the movie felt very out of place in the Star Wars universe. I understand the point they were trying to make with it. Those who profit from war have no side, it's about the money that fueling the destruction brings in. But it still just felt very forced and out of place.

The relationship between Luke and Rey was very reminiscent of Empires Strikes Back in my opinion. A lot of the reviews I read made it seem like this was all original stuff that didn't hearken back to its predecessors. I, now, feel like that was a false statement. Kylo's growth and development was great. It was a shame they built up Snoke so much only to see him cut down and we'll have to wait for expanded universe content to really know about the character. I get that it was probably about not wanting to create another "emperor" show down in the final movie, but it still felt lacking. I felt that the ending plot device was fantastic. Crait really showed the desperation that the Resistance is facing. I mean, the entire Resistance is now aboard the Millennium Falcon. There's no easy way for the Resistance to come back from what is surely a horrible defeat. And they basically have to build back from nothing a la Star Wars: Rebels. But all the ways we got to that final plot device was just disappointing. I definitely plan on seeing it again and trying to look at it from a different angle.

Still a good movie. But not great.… Expand

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akenaton1984Dec 26, 2017

La película está bien. El problema es que entra en conflicto con mi fan interior de Star Wars; hay demasiados cambios, algunos muy dolorosos. El director lleva más allá la frase de "deja el pasado morir" y destruye todos los tropos de laLa película está bien. El problema es que entra en conflicto con mi fan interior de Star Wars; hay demasiados cambios, algunos muy dolorosos. El director lleva más allá la frase de "deja el pasado morir" y destruye todos los tropos de la saga. A partir de esta película, "La guerra de las galaxias" será algo muy distinto y eso puede gustar a muy pocos.… Expand

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Puggyiscool123Dec 15, 2017

I saw A New Hope in theaters when I was 5. I played with action figures until I was 13. This is not the Star Wars I know and loved. That said, It's ridiculous to give this film less than a 5. It's a well-made, competent spectacle-filledI saw A New Hope in theaters when I was 5. I played with action figures until I was 13. This is not the Star Wars I know and loved. That said, It's ridiculous to give this film less than a 5. It's a well-made, competent spectacle-filled film. It's just hallow. Empty. The only time I felt something was 90% into the film. I won't say what precipitated it as to avoid spoilers. JJ may have parroted the original trilogy to a fault, but it worked. This one skirted around the edgers--but missed the mark. Further, it was, at least, 20 minutes too long. You REALLY feel the 2:32 minutes of it.… Expand

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TheBenComoDec 20, 2017

When you make a movie, the decisions are yours to make so I can't argue with any direction the writing team have decided to take regarding the characters BUT...

It has to make sense! Decisions need to be earned or explained. Say what youWhen you make a movie, the decisions are yours to make so I can't argue with any direction the writing team have decided to take regarding the characters BUT...

It has to make sense! Decisions need to be earned or explained. Say what you want about the prequels, they had a lot of problems, but the overall story made sense. The Last Jedi's main plot is the worst Star Wars story ever told. It wouldn't even make a bad Clone Wars episode. At least 30 minutes of this movie is dedicated to a weird, useless subplot. In a 2h30min, this time would've been better invested in making characters richer and deeper and taking the time to investigate their motivations.

Adam Driver's Kylo Ren is the only redeeming factor in this movie and the only main character who's motivations make sense.

All and all, this isn't a terrible movie. It's a fun movie with bad lazy writing. Star Wars deserves better.… Expand

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bennyslenFeb 16, 2018

It has some nice moments, but overall this movie feels a wasted potential. I feel Episode VII movie was better in almost all aspects.

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FlexedacornDec 21, 2017

When I left the Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I honestly don’t know how I felt. I wasn’t overly upset but I wasn’t completely satisfied as well. My opinion is that it was not a bad film per se, but that it was a very ambitious one. There areWhen I left the Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I honestly don’t know how I felt. I wasn’t overly upset but I wasn’t completely satisfied as well. My opinion is that it was not a bad film per se, but that it was a very ambitious one. There are things that happen in this film that were completely unexpected that will work for some but be loathed by others. The film did have some memorable fight scenes and the acting as a whole was just as good as it was in The force awakens. The return of Mark Hamill was a great addition even though there were a few scenes that seemed off for his characters tone. Personally the biggest let down for me was that Rian Johnson seemed to completely disregard a lot of setup of J.J. Abraham’s film and just make his own movie. There was clearly a clash between the two director’s narratives and I think it ultimately hurt the film. In the end it was an enjoyable enough film for me, as I am a fan of the genre. It just didn’t meet the qualities of my anticipation, after waiting 2 long years for this film. I am still looking forward to see the conclusion to episode 9 as I still love the new characters and would like to see how their story ends.… Expand

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DarthDrizzyJan 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is a rare beast, the kind that excels spectacularly while also being crushingly disappointing. I give credit to the director, Rian Johnson for breaking the decade old Star Wars formula and bringing something fresh and new to the table. However, it's only when you try something new that you hilariously fail. First and foremost, this movie is NOT a failure. However, some choices made in this film are puzzling to say the last. Primarily, the introduction of a new side character, Rose, and a side plot so boring and drab I can't even recall with planet it takes place on (let's refer to it as the casino planet).Rose is one of the most annoying characters I've seen on the silver screen in years, someone who's only purpose seems to be to annoy the audience constantly. Her actions are nonsensical and bog the plot down. Her character can be summed up with her forced kiss with Finn near the end of the story, as well as stopping him from saving the rebellion because "we win this war by saving what we love, not by fighting what we hate". Her accompanying storyline in the Casino planet is a waste of time and honestly feels like it's going nowhere. Moving on, while I do not have a problem with the deaths of Luke and Snoke, I do have a problem with their characterization. Snoke's death is certainly ballsy, however the lack of a backstory and who he was doesn't give the audience any reason to really care. For us, he was a CGI alien that shot lightning out of his fingertips. Finally, the death of Luke Skywalker has been something that has caused controversy for all fans. While I do not have a problem with his death and think his entire ending sequence was done very tastefully, I do not see a reason for him to die. He very well could have stayed alive, and while that would have changed the outcome of the film, it would have allowed for him to become more of a mentor to the next generation of force users as hinted by the end of the film. His death only allows for him to become more of a Yoda figure, something that I fear will cause Episode IX to become eerily similar to Episode VI. Of course, on top of this are an abundance of plot errors (they're not plot holes, but they don't make any sense as to why it happened). More significantly, why Holdo did not notify anybody about her plan regarding the transport pods. On the positive side of things, this film is incredibly well acted, and some of the design choices are truly stunning, especially the fight in Snokes palace where the fire overtakes the room, lighting up the theater, as well as the hyperdrive kamikaze scene, which was truly a jaw dropping moment. It's very well acted, and I'll be honest, the scenes with Luke, Kylo and Rey are so absorbing and interesting that I never wanted it to end. However, anything else immediately dropped my intention and I found it hard to care for anyone that wasn't Kylo, Rey, Luke and maybe Finn. Is it a 0/10? No! a 0/10 would have to be truly an unwatchable piece of garbage which this film most certainly not. Presuming that a 5/10 is average, I'd consider this film to be slightly above average. It could certainly have been tighter, the runtime didn't help. Overall, I'd recommend this movie to anyone.… Expand

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enter_thedragonDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. STAR WARS FANS ARE TEARING THIS FILM APART. And rightly so.

The Last Jedi was a fun movie. It had everything you'd want to see in a blockbuster: goal-driven characters, a great musical score, and explosive action. And yes, BB-9e and the Porgs were clearly made for merchandise, but so were the Ewoks so it's not like Lucasfilm hasn't milked the cash cow before. But I left the theater discontent. Here's why:

The Last Jedi did not add much depth to the Force Awakens. In the end of TFA, there's a real gray area in Kylo's future. I got the feeling there was still light in young Ben. By the end of TLJ, it's completely snuffed out. He's not a complex character anymore. He's just a very one-dimensional baddie. Even his mom knows he's a goner. There's a real problem with this conclusion, however. The whole movie hints at hope in Kylo. Rey senses it. After Luke was honest with Rey, the audience can tell that there's a misunderstanding between master and apprentice. An internal conflict still exists within him. That is, until his betrayal to Snoke. Then, Kylo transforms into the blandest character ever. Quite comparable to Steppenwolf from the DCEU's failed team-up movie. I wanted so badly to invest in the villain, but I couldn't after Luke's lightsaber was torn apart.

And then there's Snoke. I understand maybe Rian Johnson didn't think he was very important to the plot, but his quick exit was a bad idea. There was so much potential with his character, but nope. All wasted. It just sucks to wait a whole year for the build up just to see him go so soon. I do admit, the way he died was pretty cool, but at least give him a backstory. Star Wars fans go crazy after that. And after the countless Snoke theories that accumulated over the past couple years, I can't imagine how the writers of this film got together and said, "Do you know what would be cool? If Snoke just died without a backstory. I'm sure fans would eat that **** up." Well guess what, we didn't.

So Mark Hamill didn't like Johnson's direction on Luke Skywalker. I HATED WHAT JOHNSON DID TO LUKE. First of all, his disbelief that Ben Solo couldn't be saved from the dark side? Darth Vader admitted himself that Luke was the one who turned him good again. So why couldn't he have talked with his nephew and had a flat out family discussion with him. Yeah, he may have been impulsive in the original trilogy, but you'd think Luke would have learned by now what his being like 60 years old and all. Second, Luke as a hermit... doesn't really fit his character. The prequel trilogy lay the grounds for why Yoda could make a good hermit. He's hella wise. Luke, on the other hand, has always been a fighter. He did not of that in this film. And if you say I'm wrong because of the scene with Kylo, he just dodged Kylo's lightsaber a couple times. And then he dies, no wait. That's just hologram Luke. No wait. He's dead. GG Luke, you thought too hard you had a brain aneurysm. If you thought Snoke's potential was wasted, Luke had like 10x the potential, and it was also wasted. TLJ did nothing to further the elements of TFA. There was nothing riveting in the story, nothing new that we didn't already know, just a jumbled up mess. There were things I enjoyed. I liked Rose. I thought she was a great character who really stood by her morals. I gotta say, I'm Asian American and I did appreciate the fact that Star Wars has become more and more diversified. If any fans complain against diversity in Star Wars they are just racist. So, good on Lucasfilm and Disney for that I guess. And great job by Kelly Marie Tran. Benicio del Toro is in this film, which is a plus...

If this was a standalone film, I might have given it a higher score. But this is Star Wars. And it did not feel like a Star Wars film.

Captain Phasma was also wasted. You know what, Johnson took like the three most visually compelling characters in this film and killed them off... I'm actually pissed thinking about it right now. Good luck JJ Abrams. You're going to need it.… Expand

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maugzzDec 27, 2017

Let´s be honest: it is an entertaining movie. The problem is that as a SW fan one feels like all that SW represented in avoided and looking to make a different thing out of SW; that is the main problem, but the action sequences are good. JustLet´s be honest: it is an entertaining movie. The problem is that as a SW fan one feels like all that SW represented in avoided and looking to make a different thing out of SW; that is the main problem, but the action sequences are good. Just one more thing is that some characters and plot lines are weak; you will enjoy it, but it will disappoint you if you are a SW.… Expand

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AakashJamadagniDec 20, 2017

NON SPOILER REVIEW
The movie has visually stunning scenes. Its has amazing action sequences.
It also has brilliant context.But it feels like a let down as it leaves you disappointed with the movie’s basic premise. It explains a lot about howNON SPOILER REVIEW
The movie has visually stunning scenes. Its has amazing action sequences.
It also has brilliant context.But it feels like a let down as it leaves you disappointed with the movie’s basic premise. It explains a lot about how the force works and gives us insights into the history of some characters.
Disney tried to make you laugh even at the cost of a few emotional and heart touching moments. In all, it didn’t really feel like a star wars film. It's a brilliant space opera but an OK Star Wars movie.
I rate it a 6/10.… 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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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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JessTurnerMar 13, 2018

The mystery and grandeur is gone: the force feels like parlor tricks, the characters are like people you know. This is not Star Wars.

It does some of the 'small story' well: portraying realistic characters and their motivations, and someThe mystery and grandeur is gone: the force feels like parlor tricks, the characters are like people you know. This is not Star Wars.

It does some of the 'small story' well: portraying realistic characters and their motivations, and some accurate 'petty politics' (that don't add any real interest).

The writing is curiously unpredictable: with the usual Hollywood trash you know exactly what is going to happen, but this is unfamiliar trash (it reminds me of some Netflix stuff). So a point or so for that.

I actually like Rey and Kylo Ren, but everything else is bad.

And the rebellion is too England accent heavy.

I wonder what Star Wars episode 50 will be like... Disney paid $4 billion for Star Wars... Star Wars will be going forever like Batman, etc. lol

At the same time I would rather have more Star Wars than have it die with Lucas at the first 6. Maybe they'll get better at this eventually and we'll have a few gems a la 'The Dark Knight'.… Expand

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NBFCJan 11, 2018

I am not a big fan of the Star Wars (SW) movies.

That’s not to say I don’t find the original SW trilogy fun, but it’s mostly from a visual effects and action standpoint. However, from a storytelling and character perspective; SW was alwaysI am not a big fan of the Star Wars (SW) movies.

That’s not to say I don’t find the original SW trilogy fun, but it’s mostly from a visual effects and action standpoint. However, from a storytelling and character perspective; SW was always lacking for me.

These same issues carried over to the J.J. Abrams-directed soft reboot The Force Awakens where despite grade-A action and visuals effects; suffered from an overly-formulaic plot that felt more like a glorified teaser for future movies than a real story. That and the Mary Sue protagonist, a disappointing villain in the form of Kylo Ren, and ANOTHER rehash of the Death Star plot.

I felt very divided as I was watching LJ. Rarely have I watched a movie where moments of sheer awesomeness are intermixed with moments that made me want to smack the upside of my head!

LJ carries over the tradition of the last two SW entries by being some of the most gorgeously executed special effects extravaganzas of the modern age. I also really liked the sequences in which Rey is exploring the Force as well as her own emotional insecurities stemming from her uncertainty to her place in the universe.

I also liked how Johnson gives these sequences a slightly surreal and psychological portrayal, much like how it was in the original trilogy.

There were also admittedly plenty of laugh-out-loud moments throughout too, in fact, it maybe the funniest SW movie to date.

From a filmmaking and cinematography standpoint, SW has really never looked better!

It’s when we get into discussions about the actual plot and story that LJ causes major disturbances. Johnson is credited as the sole writer and I give him plenty of credit with being bold enough try new things with the Star Wars formula. Johnson is hardly a “safe” filmmaker like J.J. Abrams.

The storyline involving Rey, Luke, and Ren is by far the most interesting stuff.

Luke’s character is taken in a very unexpected direction and Mark Hamill is more than capable of pulling off a more weary, vulnerable, and morally-greyed version of the iconic space hero. Rey still remains over-powered but she did feel less like a Mary Sue this time around due to the focus on her emotional insecurities. That and the fascinating new layer given to the dynamic between Rey and Ren.

Speaking of Ren, I’ve always liked Adam Driver and it was nice to see him being given better material to work with this time around. If Johnson succeeded at anything, it was turning Ren from a overgrown pathetic whiny brat to the complicated lost soul that FA attempted to portray him as but failed. If anything Ren is by far the best character now because he is the only one that goes through any real arc in LJ outside of Luke.

Because outside of the Rey, Luke and Ren storyline; everything else about the plot is an under explained and baffling mess with so-many questionable creative choices.

Like with Alien Covenant, if you are hoping for any answers to the questions posed by FA, then you are going to be severely disappointed.

Instead of being given more backstory that would help contextualize the drama and make us more invested in the plot; signifiant time is wasted following Finn (Boyega) and Rose Tico (Tran) on a planet straight from The Fifth Element in search of a codebreaker that I swear was ENTIRELY POINTLESS!!!

Who is Rose Tico?

Probably the most blatant example of adding an unnecessary character to a movie in a predictable attempt to appeal to Asian markets since Angelababy from Independence Day: Resurgence. It also doesn’t help that Tran is given some of the worst dialogue in the movie.

The First Order also continues it’s tradition of being the most incompetent evil oppressive empire since…well…the Empire. The Resistance also showcases baffling levels of incompetence. While I really enjoy Poe as a character due to Isaac’s effortlessly charismatic portrayal, his continuous unruly attitude and disregard for chain of command severely makes you question the quality of Leia’s judgement.

Laura Dern also randomly shows up in the movie as a supposed “legendary” Resistance leader although with that stupid purple wig she looks more like a hipster college professor if anything. I love Dern but she was simply wasted in this despite having one admittedly awesome scene, a literal non-character.

It’s not like I didn’t have some fun watching LJ, heck I think it is a slight step above FA, but I simply can’t ignore the questionable script on display. I personally can’t understand how anybody, critics or otherwise, can watch this and FA and tell me with a straight face they are examples of quality writing.

It’s far from the worst Star Wars movie, that honor goes to Attack of the Clones and it’s “worse than Twilight” chemistry-free love story between Anakin Skywalker and Padme, but it’s certainly not one of the best.… Expand

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LUKEOPERCOUPJan 7, 2018

It has highs and lows.. brillant moments and awful ones.. i was thinking WHAT? I really think the humor touch ruin this too much because it involves into the story more than i want to.. because it's not soft.. it's rough. If i think thisIt has highs and lows.. brillant moments and awful ones.. i was thinking WHAT? I really think the humor touch ruin this too much because it involves into the story more than i want to.. because it's not soft.. it's rough. If i think this movie without all that pointless humor i really like it more, but it's not the case.… Expand

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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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gilbertofp16Dec 18, 2017

I would say is a good movie, but it lacks the star wars feeling, the emotion and the unknown I would say. It is not bad movie but I did not feel happy to see it, it was slow, to many kind marvel jokes, critical situations but always a joke,I would say is a good movie, but it lacks the star wars feeling, the emotion and the unknown I would say. It is not bad movie but I did not feel happy to see it, it was slow, to many kind marvel jokes, critical situations but always a joke, why? I mean it is a war it is not a comedy show, people died and you put me a joke later. It seems unnatural for me, I liked Force Awakens but this one I disagree.… Expand

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RockoDaFoxxoDec 17, 2017

I'm very torn about how I feel about this movie. On one hand, there are some truly great moments and twists, beautiful VX effects, good performances, and strong characters... but on the other hand the story feels overstuffed and it ran on 40I'm very torn about how I feel about this movie. On one hand, there are some truly great moments and twists, beautiful VX effects, good performances, and strong characters... but on the other hand the story feels overstuffed and it ran on 40 minutes longer than it should. I admire the filmmakers' attempts to take risks, but the experience was sometimes so unwieldy that I might have to watch it again just to comprehend everything going on.

Maybe people felt the same way for Empire back then IDK. At least it wasn't a repeat!… 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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BladeRunnerBlueDec 26, 2017

I've read countless critics claiming that the backlash against this movie was caused by a vocal minority of internet haters, who could not stomach the movie's progressive aspects. I could not disagree more. As a person who had nothing againstI've read countless critics claiming that the backlash against this movie was caused by a vocal minority of internet haters, who could not stomach the movie's progressive aspects. I could not disagree more. As a person who had nothing against the Force Awakens' oft-maligned themes of diversity, I found Rian Johnson's addition to the Star Wars universe a convoluted mess. Outside the story-line revolving around Luke, Rey, and Kylo Ren, the movie was incredibly underwhelming, obviously plagued by disjointed and uneven writing. There are some strong moments in The Last Jedi, but overall, the movie is a very sloppy sequel as well as a fairly mediocre standalone movie. Claiming that you are going "postmodern" on the franchise is hardly an excuse for average execution, and no grandstanding by critics from their ivory towers will change the fact that Johnson's movie is one of the weaker additions to the Star Wars franchise.… Expand

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captaincoconutDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm ok with Luke gone. Let's be fair, it has to happen at some point for the new stories to begin. The problem is the movie has many flaws. The main story really is not well built especially at the end. You want Luke to pass on the Jedi spirit to Rey? OK! Fine. They need to be the main characters that click at the end. But obviously this is not the case. Luke swings his sword for 30 seconds and Rey lifts rocks for 10 seconds and that's it. It is nice to have supporting characters but they can't mess up the major story line. Also, the story line of Fin and Rose doesn't really make much sense and it is totally unnecessary, especially for the part where they went to look for the code guy.… Expand

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nicholas06Dec 18, 2017

This movie had a lot of really great pieces as well as some awkward ones. Overall, it just didn't quite come together to make the same quality movie as The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

POSITIVES - Mark Hamill and Adam Driver absolutelyThis movie had a lot of really great pieces as well as some awkward ones. Overall, it just didn't quite come together to make the same quality movie as The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

POSITIVES

- Mark Hamill and Adam Driver absolutely killed it with their acting. They pretty much singlehandedly saved the movie from being a 4-5 for me.

- The plot is original. Those who complained that TFA was basically A New Hope should not be disappointed like that again.

- Cinematography and special effects were top notch. In particular, a certain space scene and a lightsaber fight were some highlights.

NEGATIVES

- There were certain things added that were clearly just meant to sell toys. They did nothing to advance the plot or develop characters (if you've seen the trailer, you'll know what I mean).

- Certain "main" characters were either: bland, served no purpose, and/or were shoehorned in.

- Despite an original plot, there were some crazy plot-holes and things that just didn't make sense.

- It was very jarring, tone-wise. Massive scenes of death and destruction were broken up by BB-8 doing goofy things and other characters giving Tony Stark-esque one-liners.

- Rian Johnson took JJ's foundation and just tossed it aside, for the most part. OVERALL

- This is a decent movie. Certainly worth going to see. Some of the acting and special effects were fantastic. The plot was fine for the most part. However, I'm more concerned going forward on how this film will affect the quality of the next film.… Expand

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naniinDec 16, 2017

"Звездные войны: Последний Джедай" - кому как. Фильм радует своей графикой и визуалом, также персонажими из старой трилогии. Сюжет нормальный (лично для меня). Новые персонажи тоже хороши (кроме некоторых). Фанаты скорее всего разочаруются."Звездные войны: Последний Джедай" - кому как. Фильм радует своей графикой и визуалом, также персонажими из старой трилогии. Сюжет нормальный (лично для меня). Новые персонажи тоже хороши (кроме некоторых). Фанаты скорее всего разочаруются. Из минусов можно выделить Сноука, второстепенных персонажей и глупые моменты (например как с Леей). Не ждите от фильма крутые твисты на уровне "Я твой отец". Я не сильный/ярый фанат данной саги.… Expand

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backohead74Dec 15, 2017

This is such a hard Star Wars film to review. I had a lot of fun watching it but I cant help but feel it was a misfire on the whole. The Force Awakens was a complete remake of Ep. 4 but i am gonna be totally honest. I like FA better then thisThis is such a hard Star Wars film to review. I had a lot of fun watching it but I cant help but feel it was a misfire on the whole. The Force Awakens was a complete remake of Ep. 4 but i am gonna be totally honest. I like FA better then this film. I definitely was more excited when i left the theater 2 years ago that's for sure. This movie felt like it should be ep.9, there really seems like there is nothing to look forward too in the final film of this trilogy. Too much humor in the wrong places, Finn and Rose's adventure was totally pointless, Phasma, Again was wasted in this film!! I really liked Mark Hamill's performance and Carrie Fisher was good too. Just too many plot holes, too many unanswered questions from FA and some totally unexpected things that happen and close the book on characters and story that leave you hanging or feeling underwhelmed. Special Effects were incredible, Space battles were great and there is one cool light-saber battle but (minor spoiler here), you will be very disappointed at the number of times 2 light-sabers actually touch. This isn't a terrible film at all but its just not a really great Star Wars movie :-( I am really looking forward to JJ Abrams doing ep 9 and i never thought id say that lol… Expand

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LahaulDec 15, 2017

If we talk only about the movie, it is a good movie: it was impressive, some scenes were really cool and I was about to cry at the end. So if you are not that into Star Wars, you will have a good moment and you'll enjoy this movie. But as aIf we talk only about the movie, it is a good movie: it was impressive, some scenes were really cool and I was about to cry at the end. So if you are not that into Star Wars, you will have a good moment and you'll enjoy this movie. But as a huge fan of Star Wars, I'm a bit worried. Like the VII, this movie doesn't add some interesting facts to the SW universe, and many question asked in the VII are still unanswered: Knights of Ren? Origins of Snoke? Moreover even if it's better done than in the VII, there are still copied-pasted scenes from the original trilogy: there is the equivalent of Hoth, Obi-Wan's death, The Emperor and Darth Vador vs Luke, the elevator from episode VI, rebels'escape from Hoth, the cave from Dagobah... and that's so sad. When will Disney offer us a new Star Wars? But with RO and episode VIII, they took more risks. Maybe IX will be a true SW, but isn't it too late?… Expand

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colavsruleDec 15, 2017

I do think the movie had some very good parts. You are drawn in by the emotion and the plot turns. However, there are some critical star wars elements that are missing, the plot is very disjointed and has no destination. And there is littleI do think the movie had some very good parts. You are drawn in by the emotion and the plot turns. However, there are some critical star wars elements that are missing, the plot is very disjointed and has no destination. And there is little to no set-up for the next movie. Not a fail, but a definite disappointment.… Expand

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mx088Dec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Didn't feel the movie was all bad, just not as amazing as it's being painted. BAD:

The writers gave no respect to any of the iconic or new secondary characters, except for Rosa, and the reason for that is painfully obvious. It feels someone at Disney has put out a death warrant on all original characters (out with the old, in with the lame?). Truth be told, I never liked Rey so much, I just can't reconcile her being so amazing with STILL NO TRAINNING NOR NOTIONS ABOUT THE FORCE. Yeah Anakin killed a super destroyer when he was a kid, but that was the pre-craps. First order has way better equipment, which is so much bigger and better than the empire in its apex, to the point of being dysphoric (why do you really need super giant AT-AT's? No really, why? The original ones weren't killing people fast enough? The notion of resistance/rebellion is all over the place, its as if they really just gave up mid-screenplay and just started using them interchangeably. It really doesn't matter though, there's like 6 or 7 left of them anyway (what a massacre)

The movie goes from full on massacre/pseudo guerrilla weird to full on philosophical treatise, at 2.5 hours, can't think of how they can market it for kids Good but Meh

Finn, finally getting some love on the writing side, great chemistry with everyone, especially between Rosa and him. I put him here because his quest is worse than pointless, actually DETRIMENTAL to the Resistance/Rebellion.

Leia and Luke, love them, just the best. Its unforgivable just how little time they spend together. Regardless, they both shine in every way (though the script doesn't do them justice)

Good

Kylo Ren is less emo, more Sith on this one, pretty good development for the character. Daisy Ridley/Rey shine when interacting with him. Worthy bad guy now

Awesome visuals, great music Porgs are not given so much screen time… Expand

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IAmWillMsDadDec 15, 2017

Very good when viewed from my Star Wars aficionado perspective; just not as great as I ( a new) hope(d). Underdeveloped characters breezed aside too soon. Still that guy and somebody else turned up for this one. My son says, "It's the bestVery good when viewed from my Star Wars aficionado perspective; just not as great as I ( a new) hope(d). Underdeveloped characters breezed aside too soon. Still that guy and somebody else turned up for this one. My son says, "It's the best it's ever been. It's amazing!" and can't comprehend the negativity. Guess that's what really matters.… Expand

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dAdXeRDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start my review by saying that in my opinion I feel like most of the more viscerally negative reactions to the movie are because it's a Star Wars movie, specifically the direct sequel to the widely successful and loved Episode 7 and spiritual successor to the most beloved Star Wars to this point Empire. Despite the fact that my inner nerd took exception to a lot of decisions in this movie, the really cool scenes are on par with some of the best and most iconic scenes in the franchise, and as a whole I enjoyed it more than I didn't. I honestly feel like if not for Episode VII and really liking the story/character threads that it started to sew, I'd like this movie a lot more.

There seemed to be a lot of hubbub about how much Episode VII seemed to mirror Episode IV. It's a fair criticism but I personally enjoyed that aspect of it. This movie feels like when they first started working on it they would continue to acknowledge a similar progression mirroring certain plot points of the original trilogy while gearing the future of the franchise toward the new characters. The first act will make you feel right at home if you're a fan of the original trilogy as the movie starts out pretty strong. Toward the end of the first act leading into the second though it feels almost as if Rian got cold feet based on the aforementioned "hubbub" .I feel like they spent the rest of the movie doing one of two things: 1. Rushing through the Empire and even Jedi callbacks through so they could move on from the comparisons and 2. Completely dismissing a lot of potentially interesting plot points and mysteries from Episode VII.

Mystery behind Snoke and who he is exactly? Dead. Rushed through the mirroring to the ending of Empire to essentially get it, despite a kick ass fight scene afterward. Finn's character arc (and placement as a co-star really) seems to get completely rebooted in favor of having him go through it again via some whacky side adventure that ultimately means nothing. Kylo torn on which "side of the force" he should be on, something that's touched on multiple times in the first act? Now the new supreme leader, tossing aside the Vader character arc hinted at through the first movie and a half. Toss in the fact that after one or two short training sessions with Luke that suddenly Rey's a pro with the force as opposed to Luke's amateurish familiarity with it after training with Yoda, and the tease that you might see Luke raise his again crashed-in-the-water X-Wing never shown on screen and there are so many missed opportunities.

Toss in a half baked spy/code cracker character with a really bizarre stuttering problem making points about the ethics about either side of a war that never goes anywhere and is negated by how **** the First Order is shown to repeatedly be, a blooming Finn/Rey chemistry that's been building for the better part of two movies that looks like it's suddenly tossed aside at the end with Poe Dameron suavely introducing himself to Rey just in time before the movie ends, Leia becoming some sort of space ghost jedi rather than using this as an opportunity to give Carrie Fisher the send off she deserves and Luke Skywalker coming up with a brilliant plan to stall Kylo Ren at the end without actually giving him the satisfaction of killing him only to die anyways, and this movie turns from a solid popcorn flick into a little bit of a conflicted mess that leaves me thinking this movie could've been so much more.… Expand

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tgvaccaDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, this movie doesn't deserve a 1 or 3 like some butthurt fanboys are giving. It has really bad moments but there are also breathtaking scenes, both direction-wise as fan service wise.

The reason why I didn’t like TLD that much: the movie basically said f*ck you to everything that episode VII and JJ Abrams was setting up.
Rey is a nobody, so what was the point of the force vision in TFA, why should I care about her? Snoke’s plot was a big thing for me. He had SO MUCH potential, if Rian Johnson cut the crappiest part of the movie (act 2 in that casino-like planet and that PETA bs with the Chinese Jar Jar) and gave us a flashback showing Snoke’s past, who is he, how he recruited Kylo and made him go to the Dark Side, why was he so powerful, how he build the First Order from the reminiscents of the Empire. WE GOT NOTHING. Absolutely NOTHING. They killed Snoke in his second REAL appaearance in both episodes VII and VIII. Come on guys! You have **** Andy Serkis, a true legend and that’s all we got? Really? It seemed like Rian just wanted to clean up all of JJ Abrams work in TFA. It was a huge disappointment.
Now all I see is a very predictable plot in ep XIX. To be honest, I really don’t see that much material left to work with.
TLJ was a huge mess with some very good moments, like Yoda’s appearance, Luke’s last moment, the space battles, Poe’s character development, Rey’s relation with Luke, the cinemaography, this is hands down a gorgeous movie, and the best looking Star Wars. it introduces poorly developed characters that have no story at all instead of focusing on the characters TFA already established and needed further development (Snoke, Mas, Phasma, Hux, etc.). Instead of that horrible casino sequence, instead of Rose and DJ, why not try to develop more characters Rian already had? I would have love to see Mas’s story, her place in all of this, how she found Luke’s lightsaber. Phasma’s presence, once again, was useless.
Commander Holdo was a very good addition to the Star Wars movies, she was incredibly charismatic and I could perfectly see her replacing Leia’s post in ep XIX, being the leader that the Resistance needed so much and honoring Carrie Fisher’s legacy, but no, they killed her right away.

I got out of the session with mixed feelings, and I still need to rewatch it for a second time, but this is my opinion for now.… Expand

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FarceUnleashedDec 16, 2017

Star Wars The Last Jedi Review

To begin this review I will first off say that I did not hate the movie, there are some aspects I found enjoyable but this movie overall is a mixed bag. Researching some of the aspects behind the scenes areStar Wars The Last Jedi Review

To begin this review I will first off say that I did not hate the movie, there are some aspects I found enjoyable but this movie overall is a mixed bag. Researching some of the aspects behind the scenes are beginning to make more sense. The Good
A handful of shots are incredible and iconic in their look.
The Rey and Kylo dynamic becomes intimately stronger.

The Bad
Charaters and characterization are completely disregarded.
Lackluster anticlimactic ending.
The entire film is inconsequential, ultimately serving little purpose in the overarching story. (Mind you thats with the death of 5+ substantial characters.)
Messy writing with plot holes throughout. Beyond those bullet points I can say this is a very mixed movie that “is not going to go the way you think” but let us examine why that is. Currently the climate towards any SW fan saying they didn’t love this movie seems to be that expectations are unattainably high, or that the film didn’t unfold the way you would have preferred and similar. Personally I find that largely inaccurate, my dislike of this film has nothing to do with the movie not being what I wanted it to be though the film seems to be disappointing to many. Rain Johnson takes existing character development and essentially throws it out and in many cases leaving confused characterizations to remain. Many characters feel more like a Spaceballs counterpart than anything. Humor is at a Prequel level of childish and forced. Dialogue is mostly poor sans a few good moments and the flow of the movie is all over the place. I like practically everybody didn’t like the Casino scene whatsoever and could have done without Finn, Rose and DJ even being in this movie. Luke is inconsistent and changes his demeanor abruptly but ultimately Luke serves no purpose in this film other than stalling Kylo. Really this film is largely a waste of time, I’ve seen it twice and returned tickets to see it any further, it just doesn’t give you any real substance other than the Kylo Rey dynamic. Rain Johnson wanted to make a Space Samurai movie and that he has done in style. Reports are than Johnson wouldn’t agree to do this film unless he could throw out Lawrence Kasdans draft and do his own thing. This was a major mistake on Lucasfilms part. The original trilogy worked so well with 3 directors because the story was all coming from the same source, same with Harry Potter, and ALL other movie franchises. This movie is ultimately a misstep that I have no doubt will become a financial and receptive disaster. Rian Johnson your overly cockiness and ego got the best of you.… Expand

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reffsannDec 16, 2017

let the past die. all that stuff is great. and some of the visuals are by far the greatest in star wars history. BUT! Finns subplot are totally hopeless. badly executed and makes me fall out of the movie. and the resistance subplot also messylet the past die. all that stuff is great. and some of the visuals are by far the greatest in star wars history. BUT! Finns subplot are totally hopeless. badly executed and makes me fall out of the movie. and the resistance subplot also messy . theres too much going on in this film. they want to tell too much and it turns out messy . it is simply bad storytelling. Combine Johnsons vision with Abrams effiency and way of storytelling and this movie could be fantastic!… Expand

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MisterLethalDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, my Eng isn't perfect. Second, i'm not going to follow mindless wave of people, who give away 0-2 raitings. And third, this movie disappointed me. I don't expect people find my review "helpful" since i haven't left 0 raiting. I left 6 because i enjoyed picture and action. I saw good acting from Mark Hammil and Adam Driver (I'm not kidding, i like Kylo Ren in this movie). Sadly, these are the only good traits about this movie. If touching bad side of movie, then we're about to go deep:
1) Wasted characters. My greatest trouble with this movie and source of my complete disappointement. What was the point of foreshadowing Rey's parents identety, to throw it away? I cannot dig this stuff. Same goes for Snoke. Who was he? How he obtained such power (He was doing some creppy stuff in movie and it looked good)? Did he know Emperor and what happened to him? You'll never find this out in this movie... Because he's killed in last third of the film. Cpt. Phasma... well.. she's in this movie. Not going to talk about, how sad i was when i saw what you did with Luke.
2) Pointless subplot with Finn and Rose. What was the point of it? Watch naruto and one piece a lot? "Great idea, let's throw this filler, to make our picture longer". No! This plot serves to show anything except pull us away from interesting stuff with Rey, Ben and Luke
3) 5-th and 6-th reimagining (Sorry, if spelled wrong). Movie rips out scenes from episodes i mentioned above and throws them in movie, to... make it hard to watch, really. The pace is crazy. First it boring, then it's fun. Next it's long, then it's interesting. After it goes good climactic scene and more slow paced action. Long say short. It's a mess It's hard to describe my point in eng, i hope you understood
4) Don't you think Rey's rock lifting scene would be better if we saw at least hint of her training in force using? She uses the force to lift huge pile of rocks, because scenario needs it. That's a bad way to go with characters. (May i recieve huge amount of dislikes, but i like this character. I just don't agree that she has to be too overpowered. I'd love her more if you gave us something so we can cheer for her)
5) Some complete **** in this movie. I know we talking about fairytale where sounds could be heared in space and force can do anything, you only have to try. But... excuse me, if i find some scenes like speedlight charge, causing destruction of third part of **** and Leia flying in space aka superman, ridiculous. And... force ghosts always could use force to affect real world?
6) Music. It sounds great, don't get me wrong... but there's nothing new added to new film. And even if added, it's completely forgetable. (For the record, i like March of the Resistance and Theme of Rey)

Thouse are bad stuff in this movie. Action was good, picture great, story... meh. And i wouldn't say anything if this was from marvel, but it isn't! I like how director wanted to show new abilities force can do, though some of their realisation were questionable. I won't be pointing it out, cause i'm tired typing. I don't expect a lot of people find my article helpful. I hope i find thouse who agree with me, even if their number not huge. I'm going to pray for good future for star wars universe, but for now i pick neutral side. I won't compare this movie to trash, but i ain't defending it either… Expand

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Chitacosmico7Dec 17, 2017

This movie is like a great soap opera you can watch it a zillion times and some will never get bored , is fun, enjoyable but yet is like the same story repeating itself differently, is at the same time fresh and rusty. It has is awesomeThis movie is like a great soap opera you can watch it a zillion times and some will never get bored , is fun, enjoyable but yet is like the same story repeating itself differently, is at the same time fresh and rusty. It has is awesome moments along with flat ones too, I left the room feeling the movie had many loopholes that some of us noticed and some were oblivious about it. Last Jedi is certainly a polarized movie at different levels, I am bit surprised that critics gave such an excellent rate, perhaps they don’t like to criticize or diminish the quality of Disney’s work by some mysterious reasons. I feel that if you want a heroine to be the star of this movie perhaps Disney can consider a female director that would be more in tune with Rey’s character like Patty Jenkis did for Wonder Woman.… Expand

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Pete76Dec 17, 2017

I'm not a big fan of Star Wars. None of the previous movies are great, but none of them are bad either. All are sometimes entertaining and beautiful but flawed and uneven.

The Last Jedi has more attempt at humour than previous entries, butI'm not a big fan of Star Wars. None of the previous movies are great, but none of them are bad either. All are sometimes entertaining and beautiful but flawed and uneven.

The Last Jedi has more attempt at humour than previous entries, but the humour falls flat, it feels forced and jarring, and I didn't find myself laughing or even grinning. Those furry Porgs have nothing to do with the plot, rather they are there to be cute and funny and most likely are meant to sell plush toys. Visually they *are* well done as are other creatures, but those creatures are not in the background at the edges of the scene where they should be. Visuality has always been Star Wars' strong point; beautiful vistas and grand spaceships on fire, but here the island and the salt plain are the only visually striking settings, everything else is just a muddle of places that I just can't remember anymore.

Mark Hamill is great as Luke, but the rest of the cast can't really compare to the likes of Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Liam Neeson or Evan McGregor.… Expand

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TheCaesarDec 18, 2017

Overall I liked this movie. It didn't blow my mind, and I think it has a balance between good and bad things, just like the Force. I like this new approach it makes with it (the Force), which I think builds a track for future SW movies.Overall I liked this movie. It didn't blow my mind, and I think it has a balance between good and bad things, just like the Force. I like this new approach it makes with it (the Force), which I think builds a track for future SW movies. Almost all my questions from The Force awakens have been answered, and I'm glad for that, but I feel the film is TOO LONG, and there are TOO MANY characters, just like in the Avengers movies, and some of them are disappointing as a result. Despite the action scenes are great, in the first place I feel like there are plotlines that are unnecessary and only make the movie longer, but i'll wait and see how it translates in the third movie. I have also missed some more lightsaber battles, which I hope reappear in episode IX, and a better character developement and death selection. It raises new questions for the last movie of the trilogy and I can't wait to watch it.… Expand

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TomH1138Dec 18, 2017

With any ongoing franchise, it's hard to hit that fine line of making it different enough to be interesting, while the same enough to feel like it's part of the whole. If "Force Awakens" (which I liked) fell too much on the "same" side of theWith any ongoing franchise, it's hard to hit that fine line of making it different enough to be interesting, while the same enough to feel like it's part of the whole. If "Force Awakens" (which I liked) fell too much on the "same" side of the equation, this film falls a bit too much for me on the side of being "different," to the point where it often doesn't feel like a Star Wars movie. But I doubt most of us (myself included) could have done any better if we had somehow been put in charge.

The best Star Wars movies, even in their darkest moments, had an element of hope of them. There was fun and joy in them. This film, from director-writer Rian Johnson, often feels too bleak and cynical to be enjoyed. (It's very much in line with "Looper," another film by Johnson.) So, respectfully, I have to say this movie isn't for me.… Expand

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HakoDec 18, 2017

The good:
Music, visuals and special effects were great with only few minor exceptions
The neutral: Humor (sometimes too forced and not fitting the situation, but some jokes were amusing - probably depends on your taste) Trying to have aThe good:
Music, visuals and special effects were great with only few minor exceptions

The neutral:
Humor (sometimes too forced and not fitting the situation, but some jokes were amusing - probably depends on your taste)
Trying to have a diverse cast including extras felt a little forced and as a really large jump from previous movies
Felt small-scale, not like any kind of galactic conflict, just these 5 characters + countless fodder versus these other 5 characters + countless fodder

The bad:
Useless, easily avoidable subplots
Almost no actual character development or world building (I wonder what next episode will be about)
New Deus ex machina devices and force powers
Felt more like recent comic book based movies than Star Wars

The ugly:
Missing a coherent vision or story behind all this
Bad guys are borderline incompetent (on top of being mostly 1-dimensional) and good guys have stupid plans too, main difference being bad luck versus insane amounts of good luck (like in the "execution" scene and many others)
Vacuum - you cannot fly through it like some kind of Superman (and if that scene was supposed to be in the atmosphere the movie did a really bad job of showing that, still probably the most stupid scene of all Star Wars)

Overall an OK movie to watch, just don't expect to get many answers, turn off your logic circuits and don't think about why something is hapenning… Expand

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I_Pooped_myselfDec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why build up one of the coolest characters (Snoke) for 2 episodes as this unstoppable sith and then kill him off in one of the most anticlimactic ways you could?!

Why are you wasting your time with bombers when you can just shoot cannonballs (rail gun) into warp speed and destroy anything? What’s going on guys?… Expand

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AlvaroKaiju98Dec 18, 2017

I don't feel i see a Star Wars Movie, feelling like anything except Star Wars, the movie has very good moment, like Kylo Ren character, but thing very characters like Chewey or Captain Phasma

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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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thegamerwalkerDec 19, 2017

Wow, the movie is gorgeous and adictive, but the plotholes and Characters ruin the one that cold have been the best star wars movie in the new saga. The main problem is Disney trying to monetize the movie, creating a diferent view from theWow, the movie is gorgeous and adictive, but the plotholes and Characters ruin the one that cold have been the best star wars movie in the new saga. The main problem is Disney trying to monetize the movie, creating a diferent view from the perspective of a diferent public, the fans. Well, just like EA, Star Wars is a movie for the next generation of people, the newcomers of the Saga. I just hope that Hope con save Them.… Expand

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lilgoatDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it was aight bet, but Ryan Bonson should have chosen someone better than John Williams to create the score. Shoulda been Trippie Redd or Lil Pump, would have set the etherial atmosphere of space and war. Lil boat would even work too. Luke dying was a bad decision, he should have at least hit a saucy stanky leg before. Bylo Ren and thiccums didn't even get a training sequence. why did yoda sound like he was being deepthroated? but porgs were thicc. 6/10… Expand

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ArchontektonDec 19, 2017

It’s not as good as critics claim and not as bad as fans say. Rogue one is a superior Star Wars film to it. It’s is disheartening to see fans being dismissed for not liking beloved characters treated disdainfully but I believe this movie willIt’s not as good as critics claim and not as bad as fans say. Rogue one is a superior Star Wars film to it. It’s is disheartening to see fans being dismissed for not liking beloved characters treated disdainfully but I believe this movie will be viewed as okay when the dust settles and the trilogy is finished… Expand

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goodfellas100Dec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank goodness for user reviews.....because when I saw what a high score the critics gave the film and I left the film a bit bewildered, I wondered if maybe I was just having a bad day? Such a relief that many, many others share my sense of disappointment.
To start with, I'm 42. I went to cinema to watch Return of the Jedi when I was 9. I couldn't wait to see Luke Skywalker return from the wilderness to once again kick the Dark side's arse! However It seems that Disney is more interested in promoting the new characters, making Star Wars an advert for toys and cheap laughs. Firstly there are some incredible scenes in this film but not a lot of originality. It seems that a formula has been found. Credit for the casino scene but it didn't really work and felt more like Harry Potter. I was impressed by the realism in Snook's CGI but he came across as not remotely evil and pathetic in turns of a baddie. The irritating Porg birds were cute at first but then became as irritating as Jar Jar Binks and was an obvious ploy for Disney to sell merchandise. Then Luke Skywalker, where do I begin? One moment he's totally against helping Rey but it doesn't take much for him to change his mind. The best moment in the film is when he seems to be totally destroyed and emerges unscathed then follows a Matrix-style duck and an ever-so familiar Ben Kenobi death. I don't think I'll be in the minority of fans who wanted so much to see him kick ass, now it seems he's going to be a harmless ghost? That left me feeling totally deflated. Yes I know he's old now but he's LUKE SKYWALKER for Christ's sake! Surely he is the biggest character in the whole franchise? Many of newcomers will love the new film but for the old fogies like me, it wasn't terrible but left me walking out of cinema wondering why??? And all I can see is dollar signs for Disney.… Expand

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