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ScreamagerDec 19, 2017

The Last Jedi is not a perfect movie, but when has any Star Wars film been perfect? This movie made risky decisions... and they all paid off.

Rian Johnson has directed and written some absolutely great works - including Brick and Looper,The Last Jedi is not a perfect movie, but when has any Star Wars film been perfect? This movie made risky decisions... and they all paid off.

Rian Johnson has directed and written some absolutely great works - including Brick and Looper, which are two films that have brilliant writing. I will admit that I was taken aback by the amount of humour in this movie, but that got me thinking, this Star Wars film has the most emotion of any film in the franchise. Everyone complained that The Force Awakens was a remake of A New Hope, but now everyone is complaining that this is not a remake of Empire Strikes Back. If anything, it's better. Why? Because for the first time it feels that a Star Wars film has dedicated time to actually fleshing out its characters, and the writing plays a huge part in that.

Unlike previous films, there's no dodgy writing or cringe-inducing lines (there is potentially one, but in context it's a perfectly acceptable line), and we actually get to know the characters more - be it ones that have been introduced in this trilogy, or some of the original characters. Understandably Mark Hamill was disappointed by his new characterisation but I honestly believe that this was a fantastic performance; one which has notably annoyed the fanbase, to which I ask you, seriously? Luke Skywalker is no longer the young idealistic adventurer he was in the original films, he's a much darker character weathered by the sense of failure, bearing the burden of having to live up to weighted expectations (similar to the expectations of fans for this trilogy coincidentally...). As for the other characters, Kylo Ren might be the best written character in the franchise - he's a complex character who is conflicted, at once vicious and powerful but also showing a sensitivity and reluctance to his atrocities. The newly introduced characters, such as Rose and DJ, are also humanised, far more than any of the characters in the prequels.

Story wise, this film has been criticised by the fans (again), which I must disagree with (again). As I had stated this was by far the most emotional Star Wars film I have seen. Although there were no single moments that matched the sadness of Han Solo's death in the preceding film, this was a film that had moments where I would laugh, cry and moments that left me in suspense. The story is quite straightforward in that it's actually quite minimal - the Rebels have to escape the First Order, Finn and Rose try to find a hacker to assist them, whilst Rey attempts to encourage Luke to train her and help his sister, all while Kylo Ren continues to struggle with his nature. This is a film that has plenty of plot, but is focused more on the emotional aspect. The effects are the real stars of this franchise though, and boy do they deliver. The action set pieces are exquisite, with the climactic battle being a visual treat.

So what can I say? I enjoyed this movie, but I am aware that there is a fanbase out there that believes Disney has ruined the franchise to which I say ABSOLUTELY NOT! This is, in my honest opinion, the third best Star Wars movie - bested only by the first two, primarily because I have had years to reflect on those and only days to reflect on this one. You might think that my judgement is less informed, but I disagree. This was a film that made me think about it after I left the cinema, and it moved me as a good film often does. To those who despise this film, I advise you to engage with it properly, maybe then you will realise the brilliance of it and the genius of Rian Johnson for daring to take a risk. It might not be what you expected, but that doesn't mean it's bad.… Expand

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starwarsgood3Dec 18, 2017

I enjoyed the movie. Before you think "Wow you must have a terrible taste of movies" it's important to understand I recognize that this movie had flaws. I wish certain things were better, but in the long run, it isn't a trash movie.

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afghanwhigDec 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think TLJ is the third best Star Wars movie. It’s definitely the most interesting one. When it's best, it's better than all the new movies, but it occasionally makes obvious missteps The Force Awakens didn't. I’ll list my favorite parts of the movie, and then my criticisms. Kylo Ren. I didn’t like Kylo in TFA, mostly because he was some kid who kept losing his temper and didn’t seem particularly strong. But Rian Johnson’s Kylo Ren is menacing and complex. Kylo passed up the chance to murder his mother, but he was totally uninterested in saving the rebellion when he had the chance. Kylo is able to hide his true intentions from Snoke, allowing him to kill Snoke. But he’s also impulsive and easy to manipulate, as Luke shows towards the end. Kylo Ren is my favorite new character in TLJ. Rey is spunky, and Poe is charming, but Kylo is easily the most conflicted, multi-dimensional character left in the Star Wars universe. For the most part, TLJ captures the tone and spirit of the original trilogy. The amazing orchestral music. The beautiful landscapes. The brisk, tense battles. Critically, TLJ doesn’t spend too much time on frivolous backstory, and instead lets its characters show who they are through current dialogue and actions. These are all things the good Star Wars movies have done right. And now, the bad parts:

Star Wars has always blended drama with humor well, but under Rian Johnsons’ guidance, the humor sometimes falls flat, and the drama is heavy handed. Everyone is a smart ass in TLJ. All the time. When I watched the movie, no one laughed when Luke threw the light saber Rey gave him over his shoulder. It was too odd (and unoriginal) for a Star Wars movie. I’d estimate that something like this happens at least 6 times in the film. One critic who hated TLJ said that the movie was trying too hard to be like Guardians of the Galaxy. I agree. TLJ won’t age well because of this. Yet by far the worse part about TLJ is how ham-fisted Rian Johnson’s drama is. Star Wars has always been a black and white saga, but it was handled well in the original trilogy because Lucas’ messaging was subtle. Okay, the Rebels were kind of like the Vietcong, and the Empire was kind of like the Nazis, but not really. People don’t call Darth Vader their favorite movie villain because he’s like Hitler. Subtle messaging allows your characters to transcend petty editorializing, and take on lives of their own. Rian Johnson apparently doesn’t know this. The end of the move, where a kid stares into space because he feels hope, is an example of this. It's already been beaten over our heads that the rebellion represents hope. What the audience needs to see is the main characters, the people they actually got to know and learned how to relate to, feel hope. Think of the powerful last scene in Empire where Luke, Leia, and co. were staring into space. It resonates with the audience because we know we’ll be on that journey with them. Unless Disney makes a new Star Wars movie every year for three decades, no one is going to make a movie about the slave kid. He’s a pawn in Rian Johnson’s sentimental Hallmark movie scene. And seriously, how many times do we need to hear that we don’t need the past? Rey doesn’t need old Jedi wisdom, because it’s already in her? **** gag me. Transcending the past would be a more convincing theme if it wasn’t also Kylo Ren’s motivation for murdering his dad. And don’t even get me started on TLJ’s adolescent take on arms dealing and rich people. Conservative critics have gone too far in dismissing TLJ as SJW propaganda. But if they could stop overstating their case, they would have a point. TLJ definitely goes out of its way to be feminist. There is never, ever, a guy rescuing a girl in the heat of a battle. Rey saves Kylo from Snoke’s elite guards. Rose saves Finn. Also, there is conspicuously no male leadership in the Rebellion. Contrast this with The First Order, which is almost exclusively white and male, especially their leadership. Patronizing is the nicest thing one can say about Johnson’s portrayal of gender. TLJ's shallow, rah-rah feminism is hard not to un-see, but still easy to get over since there is so much else going on in the movie.

The only surprising thing about Johnson’s messaging is that Finn kissed a girl, and not Poe. Finally, I was disappointed in Johnson’s Luke Skywalker. Again, it’s mostly due to Johnson generally being as subtle as Donald Trump’s Tweets. I don’t mind old and crusty Luke. But Luke’s twisted face in both of the unnecessary scenes where he's standing over Kylo Ren with a lightsaber highlights how ugly luke was. Again, I liked TLJ. It’s also a lot easier to talk about the things you didn’t like than the ones you did. I need to see TLJ again to refine my take. I look forward to it.… Expand

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DubeauDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was an interesting Star Wars movie. The story follow a certain logic and push it to it's limit. The characters are flawed in that story almost all of them, and I would say it's the theme of the story. Most of the movie is on a timer, which make every scenes counts in terms of pace. But you go to Rey and Luke from time to time, which slow down the timer. It's like watching two movies with two different paces, that get to assemble in the end. That's an unusual style and some might not like it, but it works well in my opinion. The FX are all amazing from space to on planet. Some of the distant scenes between Rey and Ben, later Luke are done with simplicity and are very efficient that way. Even the creatures feels more organics to their surroundings. I found interesting that some powers can be used in both ways. There might be debates that Luke in the end use a power from the Dark Side. But like he implied they are not all exclusive to one side of the force or one person. In the end, I wasn't very satisfied with Rey parentage or lack of good explanation regarding her powers. Although Yoda says she already know everything...at this point any explication would come too late to be satisfying. I wasn't badder by any critters, I didn't mind them. They provided good humor at key times, in a very serious film. But there was a lot to digest in this movie, maybe too much...The role of Del Toro was a little bit out of place but yet logical in the circumstances. His role was intriguing and very well acted on his part. I would love to see more...I give it a 85%. Second view: I though that the Leia in space scene wasn't particularity good, in a sens that if she did received training they could have mentioned it, but out of the blue...that's a hard sell. I was intrigue that the First Order didn't hyperspace the rebel fleet in front of them but decided to wait for them to exhaust their fuel. I think it's the first time we see that resources in Star Wars are valuable in space. Meaning spaceship, energy...risking small ships doesn't mean much for them (as long as they are in range) but obviously the big one are much more precious and limited to move. The same did apply with the Rebels fleet. So, I appreciated that Johnson put some realistic notions to space (including the X-Wing turning and acceleration). Luke did use the same power as Snoke in the end, but he did it in much larger scale. It follow a certain logic that he payed for it. And Ren, well...he acted just like a Sith. He killed his master (after Snoke insulted his intelligence), try to get an apprentice. I still think that Rey wasn't a nobody, I think Ren was just trying to use her negative feelings. Anyway I enjoy it a second time.… Expand

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Angel_SighDec 19, 2017

For me, this is comfortably the best Star Wars film since the originals, and most probably the best Star Wars film ever made. If you're trying to get your head around the ridiculous user score you should bear in mind three things that areFor me, this is comfortably the best Star Wars film since the originals, and most probably the best Star Wars film ever made. If you're trying to get your head around the ridiculous user score you should bear in mind three things that are contributing to this backlash(against what is one of the best sci-fi films of the decade so far, remember):

1. Certain fans believe they own this franchise, and any deviation from their mind-numbing check-list of 'things a Star Wars film must do' is met by the most pathetic, infantile tantrums outside of an actual kindergarten. They also believed that they had the plot of the film mapped out before release simply by studying the trailers, and when it turned out that they had been wrong-footed and in fact they didn't have a clue(none of us did), they took it as a personal insult. Just digest that fact: grown ups, who pretend they care about cinema, were angry that they weren't able to predict the plot in advance. They felt angry because a film surprised them. That should tell you something about the intellectual and artistic level at which some of these so-called fans operate, and it's not flattering. It's the kind of attitude that, if it were widespread, would kill all art, all entertainment, dead overnight.

2. A lot of people feel justifiably angry towards the way this franchise is being handled by Disney, and The Last Jedi comes hot on the heels of the debacle that was Star Wars Battlefront 2; a hideously cynical, craven exercise in bleeding online gamers dry, and a PR disaster that left Disney and Electronic Arts(the company who published the game) with a whole lot of egg on their faces. As I say, it's perfectly reasonable to be angry towards Disney and their handling of the Star Wars brand. Simultaneously, it's completely irrelevant and has nothing to do with whether the film is good or bad.

3. This third reason for much of the backlash is by far the most depressing, and it comes down to one thoroughly tedious and increasingly ugly little word: politics. The most scathing and unhinged of the criticisms have come from a troll army, whose size is hugely overinflated by the number of sockpuppet accounts involved, and their objection is that this is an 'SJW film', with a 'leftist bias'. They complain about the black character, Finn, they complain about the female lead, they complain when a female beats a man in the film, they complain when a black beats a white; and in case you think this is an exaggeration I was reading some of the comments at The Guardian, a newspaper with relatively reasonable commenters, and the first criticism came from someone complaining about the "anti-slavery message" in the film. That was the first issue with the film that came to his narrow little mind. For the record, the "anti-slavery message" is barely discernible, and melds naturally with the flow of the narrative. Indeed, it's represented by a couple of images that last, in total, about...ninety seconds? But as jaw-droppingly nasty and petty as that complaint is, it still represents the more tolerable end of the spectrum of entitled, alt-right-crackpottery. There is an avalanche of worthless right-wing whining about this film, and astonishingly, most of it makes that Guardian comment seem insightful - after all, it didn't talk about Rose Tico, a very likable new character, being fat and ugly and Asian, or complain about Finn being...ugh, I could go on, but why bother. Everyone knows what the worst of the internet is like - just imagine them coming after one of the best sci-fi films of recent years simply because they don't like a yucky gurl being the lead and you'll have captured the character of much of the criticism this film is receiving.

So, those three reasons have coalesced to form a perfect storm of stupidity and ignorant, dullard banality, typified by someone setting up an actual petition to try and force Disney to stop making good Star Wars films. I can only hope that they ignore these very loud, very busy, utterly irrelevant basement-dwellers, and continue to allow creatives like Rian Johnson the freedom to make Star Wars films as funny, intense, surprising, exciting and exhilarating as The Last Jedi - because make no mistake, this is the real deal. A Star Wars film that's not just good 'for a Star Wars film' but actually stands on its own two feet as a dizzying, fizzing, cinematic joy-ride through everything that makes the Star Wars universe even vaguely interesting. It's a startling light-speed jump forward for a franchise that, after the underwhelming episode VII, seemed to be slowly settling into a comfortable, predictable orbit. Think of it as a little like Game Of Thrones's Red Wedding(only not as bleak, obviously): a reordering, and a signal to the viewer that whatever comes next, you won't be able to predict it just by watching the trailers.

My rating: 9.5/10… Expand

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KarateGorillaDec 26, 2017

It has a deep message with some of the best lines in the franchise. It is also visually stunning and just fun to watch. The movie isn't bad when things don't go as we predict. And I don't understand why some are giving it under 5 points.It has a deep message with some of the best lines in the franchise. It is also visually stunning and just fun to watch. The movie isn't bad when things don't go as we predict. And I don't understand why some are giving it under 5 points. Would I recommend this movie? Absolutely, I personally think it is one of the best Star Wars movies, but this is just my opinion.… Expand

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Freddie_FreakerDec 31, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would have given this movie a pretty low rating if it wasn't for 2 scenes in the movie.
1) Luke milking that gross alien with the breasts on it's crotch
2) Kylo Ren showing off his muscular body.
And because of those 2 things I give the movie 10 Troll Faces out of 4 Pedobears… Expand

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HannibalMortisDec 20, 2017

The Last Jedi gives Star Wars a long needed change to it's old copy-paste story construction and does it fantastically well!
Almost every scene looks like an artpiece ready to be hanged on the wall.

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Joacin23Dec 18, 2017

This is a very good Movie, that give to the trilogy the epic twist that it needs, it show with the script the strong of the movie and that the future with the StarWars-Universe its a mistery,maybe its not all the things that a hardcore fanThis is a very good Movie, that give to the trilogy the epic twist that it needs, it show with the script the strong of the movie and that the future with the StarWars-Universe its a mistery,maybe its not all the things that a hardcore fan wants to see, but it doesnt matter from what angle you see, you cant denied that it is a wonderful movie.… Expand

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djryangDec 18, 2017

I’m a longtime fan since the 80sI I thought this was the better film than the force awakens.Many of the complaints I’m reading on year are completely baseless. Do people even understand the definition of a plot hole? Anyhow I can understandI’m a longtime fan since the 80sI I thought this was the better film than the force awakens.Many of the complaints I’m reading on year are completely baseless. Do people even understand the definition of a plot hole? Anyhow I can understand why people didn’t like it, but 0 or 1 gimme a break.… Expand

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TomBlDec 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If it didn't have Disney in the credits then the scores would be much higher. Stupid complaints:
Luke misrepresented - He was meant to be broken down, he had failed those he had trained. Could have done with a proper duel at the end though. Leia saving herself in space - Lol, didn't people know she was Luke's sister.
Humour - Apart from the call scene at the start most of them worked, especially the Chewie eating the Porg scene and Luke drinking the milk scene. There was similar humour in TFA, yet now people complain. Porg - Quite funny overall, especially in the Chewie scenes. None of the aliens seemed like a Disney cash grab.
Probably a 7-8, the lack of lightsaber duels and Snoke being completely disregarded the main complaints.… Expand

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ManuVzlaDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ante todo, quiero expresar que respeto cada una de las opiniones (aunque algunas no las comprenda).

The Last Jedi ha sido una de las pocas películas que me mantuvo al borde del asiento, haciendo que las más de dos horas se hicieran cortas, una entrega distinta con su propia estampa, la franquicia pedía esto luego de siete episodios, una precuela (Rogue One), y varias series de televisión. El lema es: "Cada generación tiene una historia" y en parte tiene razón, pero siempre bajo una misma línea, esta grandiosa leyenda necesitaba un refresco y eso lo entendió hasta el mismísimo George Lucas cuando decidió venderle los derechos a Disney porque comprendió que todo ciclo tiene su fin, es la ley de la vida, y el suyo terminó con las precuelas. No por esto hay que olvidar a George, siempre estaremos agradecidos de haber creado este fenómeno que se adueñó de los corazones de niños, adolescentes y adultos. Los críticos (público general) no les agradó de The Force Awakens argumentando que tomó demasiadas cosas del episodio IV, ahora los que están en contra de The Last Jedi apuntan que parece una película independiente, por alejarse de la línea de las originales (a mí no me parece tan así).

Ciertamente este episodio ocho va tomando va tomando un camino distinto del habitual, y como lo vengo diciendo es necesario luego de cuarenta años, o sino disney hubiese remasterizado la primera trilogía y listo. ¿Eso es lo que quieren? Yo no.

Lo que más me agradó de The Last Jedi es que no es otra película de Hollywood donde los buenos están bajo presión durante toda la película y en el tramo final de la nada consiguen revertir la situación, pues Rian Johnson no lo quiso así, acá no hay un claro dominio del "bien" o "mal", y nos enseña que todo objetivo requiere de mucho sacrificio y dolor para lograrlo.

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¿Cuál es el verdadero enojo del público?

En lo personal, creo que la gente que salió disgustada fue porque no se cumplió la teoría que la mayoría esperaba sobre el linaje de Rey, decisión a la cual aplaudo. "Dinámica de lo impensado" esta frase no aplica solo para el fútbol, para tener éxito muchas veces hay que arriesgarse, aunque habrá gente que no les guste ese estilo, pero a muchos otros sí. No hay nada de malo que Rey sea hija de unos "don nadie" acaso que para que la fuerza se manifieste debes ser obligatoriamente de un linaje heroico? Como lo dejó claro Luke, la fuerza no es sólo levantar rocas o usar un sable de luz, la fuerza es todo lo que rodea a esa galaxia lejana que es el poderoso aliado de los desamparados, de aquellos que a pesar de su situación crítica prevalecen con esperanza (como es el caso de Rey que a pesar de los años, ella seguía esperando a su familia en Jakku). Ciertamente a Rey le faltó algo de entrenamiento, pero si nos vamos a ese punto, Luke no terminó su entrenamiento tampoco en el episodio V y pudo por lo menos combatir a Darth Vader. No entiendo como hay gente que compara esta película con los primeros tres episodios, esos episodios sí se alejaron totalmente de lo que en realidad es Star Wars llenando la pantalla de política, diálogos innecesarios y romance al estilo de Romeo y Julieta. Acá empieza un nuevo trayecto donde se pone fin a la política y al ámbito religioso, y comienza la esperanza. LO MEJOR DE LA PELÍCULA

- El desarrollo de los personajes; sobretodo Kylo Ren, Rey, Luke, Poe y Leia.

- Lo impredecible de la trama

- Efectos visuales

LO QUE NO ME GUSTO

- Desenlace de Snoke
- Falta de explicación de algunos tópicos.

En general, yo concuerdo con la crítica de los expertos, una maravillosa película.… Expand

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amacgamesDec 20, 2017

As a big Star Wars fan, I loved this movie. A thrilling and emotional story with complex characters and rich, deep themes. Visually stunning with some of the best action scenes of the series. Some people dislike the movie because it does notAs a big Star Wars fan, I loved this movie. A thrilling and emotional story with complex characters and rich, deep themes. Visually stunning with some of the best action scenes of the series. Some people dislike the movie because it does not fit in to the narrow idea of what they personally imagined it would be. Others like me appreciate this film for being a fresh, vivid, exciting film which breathes new life into a familiar universe.… Expand

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mc042Dec 31, 2017

This is the first truly brave movie in the Star Wars franchise, so I can easily understand why so many fans dislike it. It's really made as the middle part of the trilogy, so I expect the third one to round it all off, and then The Last JediThis is the first truly brave movie in the Star Wars franchise, so I can easily understand why so many fans dislike it. It's really made as the middle part of the trilogy, so I expect the third one to round it all off, and then The Last Jedi should make much more sense to everybody. Apart from a few disappointing scenes and the long run time, I liked it very much and appreciate the director's brave approach.… Expand

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mateverywhereDec 31, 2017

Wonderful filmmaking and brilliant storytelling. The first time I watched this movie I felt confused and started picking it apart. I thought there were gaping holes and unexplained or unnecessary plot devices, but instead of settling on thatWonderful filmmaking and brilliant storytelling. The first time I watched this movie I felt confused and started picking it apart. I thought there were gaping holes and unexplained or unnecessary plot devices, but instead of settling on that I went back for repeat viewings. Once the shock of everything that happens was no longer a factor, I started to notice the nuances of the story. This movie doesn't beat you over the head with its ideas, but all the bits I thought had holes turned out to have been in front of my nose the whole time. Every question I had about why a character did what the did was there for me, in a part of the film.

This film will divide the fans from the fanatics, and that's okay. In any case, drop your preconceived notions and expectations, and let the story take you in. See it a few times to get all the bits you didn't get the first time. You'll be glad you did.… Expand

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haljonatDec 28, 2017

I was extremely moved by this story. It made me believe that all life is connected and that I should do what is right against any odds. The visual presentation was breathtaking and I really believed it.

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ManhuntThreeDec 30, 2017

One of the best Star Wars movies.Emotional diversity and change.Great scenario flow and final scenes.Great visuals and effects.And everybody's very successful acting.Seriously loyal

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ThequinnDec 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it felt very sped along at times I enjoyed the movie overall. I felt Laura Dern's character and Rose were shoehorned in. Those characters needed some character development. When Rose was injured and Laura Dern's character suicides I just had zero feeling about them. The special effects were A+ as always and the Rey/Kylo Storyline was decent. While I can understand some of the more passionate fanboys disappointment, I think we just have to take these movies for what they are. (not original canon)… Expand

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JergerDec 29, 2017

Good Movie, not great. All, All, all of the humor failed. I didnt chuckle one time. Enough with the cute little animal crap. dumb. There is a ton to nit pick about but i dont feel better as a human bashing everything around me like so many.Good Movie, not great. All, All, all of the humor failed. I didnt chuckle one time. Enough with the cute little animal crap. dumb. There is a ton to nit pick about but i dont feel better as a human bashing everything around me like so many. I'll just try to enjoy the good parts and rate my experience. Better than the prequels...what isnt. but not as good as rogue one...… Expand

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FonkeDec 30, 2017

I really enjoyed watching this movie. It is exciting and very fun to watch. It has some great plot twists. One of my favourites.

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kiankDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Star Wars and this film exceeded my expectations. I loved the pace of the film and was never "bored" with the film. My main complaint is that I felt the movie spent too much time in space and didn't visit enough new planets. I also didn't feel the same wonder I felt in previous Star Wars movie. That being said, I loved Admiral Holdo and Rose. My whole theater was silent when Holdo hyperspaced into Snoke's mother ship. Many people disliked when Leia forced back into the ship but I was crying at that point and thought that it was pretty cool. I feel the humor throughout the movie was done well and wasn't forced (no pun intended) like it was in The Force Awakens. I was a little upset that they didn't cover Admiral Ackbar's death more, but that might be the fanboy talking. Yoda's appearance was tasteful and I loved that they kept him in puppet form. I didn't like Benicio del Toro's character and felt like Finn and Rose's relationship, while cute, was a little forced. Phasma's death was as disappointing as her first appearance and I do hope that she didn't actually die. I loved the Rey and Kylo fight scene and felt like Snoke's death made sense because they didn't want to create another emperor. I don't think that Luke would ever considering slaying Ben Solo so that bothered me a little, but his death was done well and the ending was cute. I hated porgs at first but kinda liked them at the end. I know my review was all over the place but I had so many feelings from this movie! It's my fourth favorite Star Wars movie and I would give it an 8.6 overall.… Expand

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Ashes78Jan 6, 2018

I loved it. I think people are nitpicking it to death. Just enjoy the movie.

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TarylJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could be a masterpiece. Visually impeccable, with a cast of very good actors, (Luke and Leia) really exceptional. Too bad that the story seems to be written by a child of 5 years, enormous ingenuity, unforgivable omissions, and above all very little respect for the iconic figures of the past, which are literally killed badly. Some scenes like the "flight" of Leia and the absurd death of Snoke, and the absurd rescue of Finn by Rose, are horrible and cinematically unwatchable. A pity, all this material in the hands of a more capable director (for example Abrams himself) could really make sparks !!! At this point, all that remains is to seriously pray that Abrams in episode 9 will return to more obscure and epic tones for a finale that brings back decency and luster to such an important series. And, please, stop with the bubbly humor and jokes worthy of the worst comic film. Star wars is not Space Balls. Please… Expand

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RagnarokMikeMar 13, 2018

Better than TFA, not as good as Rogue One, still better than all the prequels and falls short of the originals. Solid flick all around, though nothing amazing, though it looked great. Fanboys can be funny giving it 1's and 0's, average at itsBetter than TFA, not as good as Rogue One, still better than all the prequels and falls short of the originals. Solid flick all around, though nothing amazing, though it looked great. Fanboys can be funny giving it 1's and 0's, average at its very worst.… Expand

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NicchoFeb 17, 2018

Ambitious and, after decades, dares to go in new, fascinating directions. You'll need your brain for this one ... so not for everybody.

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Awesomepou3Mar 14, 2018

Good very good would watch again 8 out of 10 it was good. It is fun for the whole family

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NolanLundgaardMay 11, 2018

Fantastic installment to the Star Wars Saga. With unexpected twists and turns, this movie will satisfy anyone, hardcore Star Wars fan or not. I highly recommend The Last Jedi.

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bennewmanSep 15, 2018

One of the most nuanced Star Wars movies and also one of the best directed movies of 2017. Its not perfect but it took me back to a galaxy far far away and swept me off my feet.

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benskylerhillJun 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Get ready to read. I have a lot to say. When Supreme Leader Snoke said "Darkness rises and light to meet it," he wasn't kidding. Never before have I seen a film that is such a bewildering blend of brilliance and idiocy. Half of Star Wars: The Last Jedi works wonderfully and the other half is just brainless. I don't understand people who refuse to admit that there's anything wrong with the movie not do I understand those who refuse to admit that anything about it was good.

There's a lot to say and I won't get to all of it here, but I'll start with what worked. By far the best aspect of The Last Jedi is the character arcs of Rey and Kylo Ren. The bond that they form is an intellectually gripping one. Kylo Ren is a fantastic villain because he is so easily understood. It's elaborated in great detail how everyone in his life has failed him and in the end he really comes across as sympathetic and his goals make a lot of sense--so much so that Rey is tempted to join him. When evil is able to take the form of something logical and enticing, that's when you know it's been portrayed in the most effective possible way. Rey's character serves to anchor the film in its themes of disappointment, failure, redemption and heroism. Throughout the story she comes to realize that she has been placing her hope in false perception of others and that she--despite her humble origins--is no less valuable or capable than even the highest-ranking leaders. She acknowledges, like Kylo Ren, that the past certainly has its moments of shame and failure. But she goes beyond his mindset of "killing the past" by recognizing that there are still good things worth protecting and she takes the responsibility of protecting the light upon herself. It's a powerful character arc--one of the best in the entire saga--and makes the film's deep themes all the more thought-provoking.

The Last Jedi is a gorgeous-looking movie. I believe it to be the most visually stunning of the franchise. Rian Johnson's use of color, sound, and diverse camera work makes the galaxy look better than it ever has before.

Many people dislike the humor of the new Star Wars films, but I enjoy it. What's wrong with injecting a little lightheartedness into the story? The original trilogy had its dark moments with some humorous moments thrown in there as well. The jokes in The Last Jedi are mostly funny but also are never excessive to the point of losing out on the poignant narrative.

Everyone seems to think that there are a ton of plot holes in The Last Jedi, but what they really mean is that there are some unanswered questions, and that's not the same thing. Just because things are left unexplained does not make them plot holes, and if you need to be spoon-fed the deeper logic of every single additional force power and space warfare tactic explored here than thinking critically about them, then you are a dumb viewer. The Star Wars universe is rich with lore from novels, guides, the animated series' and more. Nearly all unanswered questions can be answered by these things. If every odd-seeming thing were to be completely elaborated upon in this film, it would have made the movie several hours longer. After a lot of thinking, I don't think any of the new abilities or aspects added in The Last Jedi are problematic in any way, except for maybe hyperspace ramming. If this is possible, why hasn't it been used before, if it's so effective? But I digress. Now for what didn't work.

The entire subplot on Canto Bight in the casino was completely unnecessary. It made the film about 20 minutes too long and added nothing to the characters' development or even to the plot itself. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who believes otherwise.

The character of Rose is by far the worst character in the film, arguably the worst in the entire saga. She's unfunny, annoying, underdeveloped, and obliterates Finn's potential-filled character arc. Finn should have been allowed to follow through on sacrificing himself when he was doing the suicide-run to destroy The First Order's cannon. It would have been a spectacular farewell to him as he has spent the last two films learning to overcome fear and to embrace selflessness and would have died completing his journey. Instead, we get the half-baked line about how we need to "not kill what we hate, but save what we love," even though the only way to save what you love is by killing what opposes it, but whatever. There are so many parts of this film that were building up to something incredible and moving that just don't follow through--characters that could have been so much more compelling but were missing something essential (motivation, resolution, etc.). It makes the Last Jedi a very disappointing film because it does have some ingenious aspects but just missed the mark on so much that is ends up being just okay.

Story: 5.5
Acting: 8.5
Script: 6.5
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 7

OVERALL SCORE: 7.5/10… Expand

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SigmaOmega23Feb 27, 2019

The Last Jedi was shot beautifully it had amazing characters , sure Rose and Phasma are flawed but they tried their best. I had to the say the best character's were Luke Skywalker , Leia Organa , Rey , Kylo Ren , Poe , DJ , Finn , and AdmiralThe Last Jedi was shot beautifully it had amazing characters , sure Rose and Phasma are flawed but they tried their best. I had to the say the best character's were Luke Skywalker , Leia Organa , Rey , Kylo Ren , Poe , DJ , Finn , and Admiral Holdo. The humor , the action , and the emotion in the Last Jedi is fantastic. It's not a perfect movie it has flaws like the casino scene and Snoke's death don't get me wrong that scene was amazing but now we don't get to know more about him which disappoints me. Overall this movie is fantastic definitely worth for your time. Definitely top 3 in my ranking.… Expand

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childenbrandFeb 26, 2019

Such a fantastic film and addition to the saga! It gets better after every viewing.

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FilterChordDec 22, 2019

Honestly it's a complete turn from typical genre film star wars to true art star wars, with a hopeful message and amazing visuals and choreography. Close to a perfect film.

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lordx51Dec 19, 2017

Amazing! One of the best Star Wars ever. This is the best Luke we have seen, Hamill crushes it! Kylo Ren was much better written in this one as well and Adam Driver has done a great job of breathing life into the character. Final act is mindAmazing! One of the best Star Wars ever. This is the best Luke we have seen, Hamill crushes it! Kylo Ren was much better written in this one as well and Adam Driver has done a great job of breathing life into the character. Final act is mind blowing, just such an awesome fan service!… Expand

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CommonsenseDec 18, 2017

Felt the need to write after reading both positive and negative reviews. It's amazing how many are saying (in Comic book nerd voice) "worst Star Wars movie ever"...really??? Expectations are always astronomical with a film like this and whileFelt the need to write after reading both positive and negative reviews. It's amazing how many are saying (in Comic book nerd voice) "worst Star Wars movie ever"...really??? Expectations are always astronomical with a film like this and while I don't think it captured what TFA did, it does have a roller coaster of emotions and keeps you on the edge for most of the film. Star Wars has always been filled with one liners and humor in tense situations. People are acting like this is some new aspect that has tainted the series. Get a grip and come back to enjoying movies like you did when you were a child. It is seriously like no one is pleased with anything anymore and feel they could do it better and can't wait to feel validated with even more negativity on sites like these. Oh, and go see it because it's the most fun you will have at the theaters this year.… Expand

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macleod73Dec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only the dudebros or the uneducated don't get this movie. It is a nuanced, intelligent film that has gone over the heads of, at this time of writing, 1,333 metacritic users. The complaints that the film is geared toward getting a broader audience demographic is sheer sexist nonsense from those who don't want to see women in power. The issues people have with Luke not coming out of retirement to laser-sword Snoke, Ben Solo, and the rest of the first order is a bunch of kids being butthurt that their fantasies haven't been fulfilled. They would set aside all of Luke's history - has lack of training, his stubbornness, his defeatism - and turn him into a powerhouse Jedi saviour. Well folks, it doesn't work that way. This movie captured his flaws perfectly and developed a reasonable outcome from those issues. Best movie of the new series so far and sets the universe up for an incredible finale in Star Wars 9.… Expand

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QuizzaciousDec 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson successfully created a thrilling and suspense cinematic experience that are rare for huge franchise like this. The movie is filled with beautiful cinematic shots that are satisfying to watch in the theaters.

However, Star Wars 8 failed to tell a complete story. With some scene completely unnecessary, it destroyed the suspense that was built up, such as the Casino scene. The entire plot of Star Wars 8 alone is pretty shallow as they are trying to reveal everything in Star Wars 9, which is the last of the trilogy. However, this not only created a boring Star Wars 8 plot-wise, but will also cause Star Wars 9 to be too rushed to reveal everything. Not to mention that Kylo Ren is the weakest, least threatening villain of all Star Wars movies. Because of this, the movie lack of tension during the fight scene of Kylo Ren. Overall, it is an enjoyable movie, but definitely not as good as critics claimed.… Expand

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DotExplorerDec 20, 2017

"What are you looking at me for? Follow him!"

I think that line is what a lot of the haters of this film didn't got. Stop trying to get back to the past and accept the future. This movie is diferent from anything we've seen from this"What are you looking at me for? Follow him!"

I think that line is what a lot of the haters of this film didn't got. Stop trying to get back to the past and accept the future. This movie is diferent from anything we've seen from this franchise until now. Being the 9° film in a franchise and introducing new concepts is pretty bold. I admired that and i didn't have a problem with any of the new concepts so that helps.

Yep, i've gotta admit this movie is not perfect. Being Star Wars i can easily overlook some minor issues, like two or three lines that don't feel quite right, some underdeveloped characters or del Toro's stupid accent but it's a little difficult to overlook a whole sequence. The Canto Bight part felt kinda prequel-ish to me.

I belive i've never been as enthralled in film as when i first saw The Last Jedi. I don't recall feeling like this with any other film. I couldn't blink afraid to miss something. Every character interaction amazed me and when there was a big revelation i had butterflies in my stomach. This sent shivers down my spine countless times. I was dezzled- and actually, i still am.

On rewatch The Last Jedi is still amazing. Williams' score and Johnson's direction shine even more. This is Johnsson's expression, it's a piece of art. Some of what i felt the first time is lost, of course, that was something special and i hope i can feel that again with Episode XI or another film. Because that is why i watch movies. To feel. And this movie shook every bone in body and made feel through out every scene. This movie reminded me why i watch and love movies and my experience with it was really special.

"God speed, Rebels"… Expand

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MrLCharmsDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On one level, I get where the backlash is coming from (it's at least partially bots), but the things that are upsetting some fans are why The Last Jedi works so well. The very first line in the previous movie was "this should begin to put things right" and Episode VII did just that. It was basically a remake, but it restored faith in a series that many had felt lost it's way with the prequels.

If you were to encapsulate this movie in a single line it would be "this isn't going to go how you think" and the movie opens by defying all expectations, where some of the first dialogue is one of our heroes making fun of one of our villains. We're basically picking up from right after where the last movie left us, with the Resistance abandoning their base as they're hunted down by the first order. After an exhilarating space battle, we pick up with Luke and Rey, on a remote island. It's not two seconds since the last movie ended, and once again, your expectations are challenged when Luke Skywalker takes his lightsaber and casually tosses it over his shoulder and goes back to being a hermit, despite Rey's insistence that he train her. The movie continues on like that through all kinds of major twists and turns, which eventually upend much of what was set up in the previous film and leaves us in a spot where we are set up to once again be surprised by whatever is in store for the next installment.… Expand

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CybaraDec 20, 2017

All of these 0 scores are because everyone went into the movie with all their theorys and expectations. And when the movie didnt go the way they wanted it to go, the response is angry 0 reviews.

Great movie, it destroys expectations, but notAll of these 0 scores are because everyone went into the movie with all their theorys and expectations. And when the movie didnt go the way they wanted it to go, the response is angry 0 reviews.

Great movie, it destroys expectations, but not in a bad way. It was good for the storytelling aspect of star wars. Because why watch a film knowing whats going to happen? That doesnt sound very fun. Great direction, Great plot, Perfect sprinkle of humour in it, and twists expectations enough so it is a movie where you could get surprised at, you could get excited for because you didnt already guess what was gonna happen.… Expand

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hhf2Dec 22, 2017

All those fanboys should finally move out of their mommy's basement. This is a fresh and awesome new Chapter of Star Wars. I saw it with my 12 and 15 year old and they laughed, cried and clawed the armrest in suspense - just like their dadAll those fanboys should finally move out of their mommy's basement. This is a fresh and awesome new Chapter of Star Wars. I saw it with my 12 and 15 year old and they laughed, cried and clawed the armrest in suspense - just like their dad did some 30 years ago. Also, as a father of 4 daughters I think it's bold and timely to put so many strong female leaders front and center. Awesome movie, don't miss it!… Expand

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Jack101Jan 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say it was a good a movie, but some triggered fanboy might go **** on me over an opinion. So, here it goes…it was amazing. In many ways, the real critics nowadays are making more valid points compared to the average Americans who think BVS is better than Civil War. I am no big Star Wars fan, and I recognize some correlations with the old films, but nevertheless has the brilliance of hyperspace taking out an entire fleet far outweighed whatever flaw came in hand for a great film like this one.… Expand

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Jk9785Jan 17, 2018

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a great film with stunning visuals, great acting, and beautiful cinematography. Rian Johnson really delivered with this flick. Not saying it's perfect, there's a good quarter of it that could and should have beenStar Wars: The Last Jedi is a great film with stunning visuals, great acting, and beautiful cinematography. Rian Johnson really delivered with this flick. Not saying it's perfect, there's a good quarter of it that could and should have been cut out, but it's solid, for the most part.… Expand

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nikblu1904Jan 16, 2018

It was okay, not as good as Part 7 and Rogue One. But I won't give it a negative review, because it's still not a bad movie. There were some things that I didn't like, but it's still not a 0-3, come on.

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TimtamcanberraJan 27, 2018

The problem with Episode 7 was they were afraid to do new things, and I think that a lot of the new statements and lore in episode 8 unsettled some people because it was different. But it was done so well and the new characters, plot linesThe problem with Episode 7 was they were afraid to do new things, and I think that a lot of the new statements and lore in episode 8 unsettled some people because it was different. But it was done so well and the new characters, plot lines and development hit better then episode seven. Not without a few faults and plot issues though.… Expand

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LamoonApr 5, 2018

Surprising, mystical, smart, poetic and visually gorgeous. I absolutely loved it.

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SD_ScottDec 19, 2017

I am beyond thrilled to see where Star Wars is going. In my opinion, this is the best Star Wars movie outside the original three (Ep. 4-6). You can tell that Rian Johnson not only respects but appreciates the SW universe. The Last Jedi isI am beyond thrilled to see where Star Wars is going. In my opinion, this is the best Star Wars movie outside the original three (Ep. 4-6). You can tell that Rian Johnson not only respects but appreciates the SW universe. The Last Jedi is close enough and pays enough homage to Empire that it feels comfortable or well known. Except it's not. It deviates in all the best ways becoming something almost entirely new. There are so many great SW stories out there and we're just beginning to scratch the surface of them. The future is very bright for SW with directors like these.… Expand

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chadobryhimDec 18, 2017

Rian Johnson brings his unique direction to Star Wars and the mythology is better for it. Really appreciated the emphasis on character moments, even at the cost of the Rey-Kylo "A-plot" time.

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adamako666Dec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well i loved it, don't understand why its getting so much **** One of the best Star Wars film to date for me (I was not payed to say that). At its core its a story about hope.
Things i love; Kylo Rens progression in to one of the best villains in a movie i have seen for a long time. I can't wait to see more of him, Adam Driver was brilliant. Rey and Lukes scenes are excellent, i like how Luke is training her why not to be a Jedi. The space battles and fight chirography are insanely good; especially the scene were Kylo and Rey are fighting Snokes guard together. All the actors are brilliant, direction and cinematography were also awesome. Things i didn't like; Snoke, altough i loved how he met his end (his arrogance basically got him killed) you did't really find out who the hell he was. Phasma was sort of wasted villain as well, i think she needed much more screen time to grow. I think this film is getting to much criticism, Leia has also used the force many times before, a lot in a few of the books and in the previous films. Its not a stretch of the imagination that instincts took over at the point where she was about to die. I don't think it deserves a 0/10, (i say this a lot on metacritic) if you try hard enough you can find positives in any film.… Expand

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friskypaletteJan 1, 2018

I'm giving it a great review to counterbalance all of the negatives. I don't understand the negativity. It's not perfect, and could use a bit of editing, but it's as fun and watchable as the last one. I enjoyed seeing Luke Skywalker again,I'm giving it a great review to counterbalance all of the negatives. I don't understand the negativity. It's not perfect, and could use a bit of editing, but it's as fun and watchable as the last one. I enjoyed seeing Luke Skywalker again, and I have to say Mark Hamill's acting has improved enormously since the original movies. Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are also strong performers and are interesting to watch.… Expand

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HowGenerationDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is a lot about this movie that many people do not understand. Some of them willfully so. This is a movie about guilt and doubt and fear, much like The Empire Strikes Back. Yet it also progresses the thematic content of the Star Wars franchise.

The reveal of Rey's parents is not just the writer/director trolling the audience, this has an important message. The idea that Star Wars should be about a super special lineage is extremely problematic. The idea that the Force is the power that connects everything is antithetical to this kind of power and authority through succession mentality. It's this very mentality, combined with his nature as a rageaholic bloodthirsty control freak, that makes Kylo Ren a true villain. And what this movie is saying is that Rey exists specifically to undermine that. Rey is the expression of the Force's will to say that ethos is wrong.… Expand

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BradyWarrenFeb 14, 2018

OK, so i like the film. Oh boy, here comes the wave of dislikes from the whiny Star Wars fanbase.

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puffinpowerDec 25, 2017

The first Star Wars movie that is thought provoking instead of just entertainment.

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havilukiJan 7, 2018

orden de peliculas para mí de mejor a peor: V,IV,VI,I,VIII,III,II,VII
Sí la 7ª para mí fué muy aburrida del montón y gracias malísimas, las 3 antiguas clásicas obviamente son las mejores y al contrario que mucha gente a mí la primera meorden de peliculas para mí de mejor a peor: V,IV,VI,I,VIII,III,II,VII
Sí la 7ª para mí fué muy aburrida del montón y gracias malísimas, las 3 antiguas clásicas obviamente son las mejores y al contrario que mucha gente a mí la primera me gustó ( una de las mejores luchas con sables y mejor villano darth maul), la 2ª fué un poco rollo también la 8ª y la 3ª las pondría al mismo nivel.… Expand

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Gyro_the_GamerDec 21, 2017

I hated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It was awful film that felt less like Star Wars and more like another Marvel film. The Last Jedi surprised me thought. Providing very enjoyable Star Wars experience more similar to that of Star Wars gamesI hated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It was awful film that felt less like Star Wars and more like another Marvel film. The Last Jedi surprised me thought. Providing very enjoyable Star Wars experience more similar to that of Star Wars games like KOTOR or Jedi Knight series. It felt good, it was intriguing even though that Rey still is a shallow character as in previous film and even though Kylo is so emotionally unstable that he would put Mel Gibson to shame, I liked his character. Biggest down side is the humour which reeks of Disney, and the fact that many questions have been left unanswered. Too many in fact. But overall this film was good and I'm happy to see that Rian Johnson is coming back to direct the next trilogy.… Expand

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

It's difficult for me to say exactly whether Episode IV, V or VIII is better, but these three are easily my favorites of the series, followed by The Force Awakens.

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AronAthelstonApr 10, 2018

I only registered for this just to add another positive review. The negative reviews for this... well the fact that most of them are ‘1’ or ‘0’ just shows you how stupid and unobjective people are capable of being when they’re supposed to beI only registered for this just to add another positive review. The negative reviews for this... well the fact that most of them are ‘1’ or ‘0’ just shows you how stupid and unobjective people are capable of being when they’re supposed to be reviewing a movie which at the very least is very well made. So what are they really doing. Venting their spleen because they live in their own little fantasy world of how their favorite movie series should pan out and it didn’t happen the way they would’ve wanted. Well, boo-bloody-hoo. Wake up! There’s a whole world of cinematic works of art out there and this is one of them. This is the most truly adult of the Star Wars movies. Nowhere near as much of the old good-cowboys-wear-white-hats and bad-cowboys-wear-black-hats as usual, and it’s miles better for it. Not only a refresh the franchise needed to stay relevant, but a great movie too.… Expand

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Jx1001Nov 10, 2018

star wars VII has an excellent realization and feels beautiful emotions while re-enacting the star wars formula

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gary24fanFeb 26, 2019

The Last Jedi finally gave the fans what it was craving: a new direction to a franchise that, while not tired, was in danger of entering into the "hey let's do that thing again" trap. Sets up hopefully more surprises in Episode IX by givingThe Last Jedi finally gave the fans what it was craving: a new direction to a franchise that, while not tired, was in danger of entering into the "hey let's do that thing again" trap. Sets up hopefully more surprises in Episode IX by giving JJ Abrams a clean slate to work with. Bravo!… Expand

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nutennorath12Dec 16, 2017

This is the best Star Wars film. And almost the best scifi-fantasy film of all time. If you hate it, you're the guys who want to see only Jedi fighting with lightsaber, or X-wing shooting another aircraft in the film... And it indicates thatThis is the best Star Wars film. And almost the best scifi-fantasy film of all time. If you hate it, you're the guys who want to see only Jedi fighting with lightsaber, or X-wing shooting another aircraft in the film... And it indicates that you're watching the film like children, so far with critics' emotion.… Expand

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daedalus87Dec 17, 2017

Just giving the movie a perfect 10, just to balance all those negative reviews. I really enjoyed the movie though. I felt like it pushed the story to unforeseen places. It had guts and deserves all the positive reviews.

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byyyyyronDec 29, 2017

this review is spoiler free. this review also rates the movie at an 8 instead of a 6 (its original rating) in order to even out the atrociously negative "0" reviews. the good
1.this is the most visually stunning star wars film of all time,this review is spoiler free. this review also rates the movie at an 8 instead of a 6 (its original rating) in order to even out the atrociously negative "0" reviews. the good
1.this is the most visually stunning star wars film of all time, with great cinematography and epic action setpieces
2.the action sequences in this movie are mostly choreographed and filmed well (especially the lightsaber fight)
3.the special effects are done very well 4.the acting by the main characters is pretty good in this movie (especially Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver)

the bad
1. there are certain story threads and character arcs that ultimately do not add to the plot AT ALL and it just leaves me frustrated when what I've witnessed for the last close to half hour doesn't amount to ANYTHING
2. there are many plot holes in this film. one might wonder how so many people worked on the story (including the legendary Carrie Fisher) and they were still unable to contribute a logical storyline
3. some character motivations do not make sense in the least bit (y'all know what I'm talking about)

so in conclusion this definitely does not feel like the worst Star Wars movie ever made (which some people are claiming it to be) but this movie still does not live up to some of the high standards set by its predecessors. definitely an entertaining and well made (sort of) movie, but nothing mind-blowingly good enough to satisfy its entitled target demographic :)… Expand

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oldstarwarsfanDec 18, 2017

To all the people who are all bent out of shape about how they handled Luke, they need to watch Return Of The Jedi again. In Return Of The Jedi, Luke doesn't act like a Jedi Master. HE throws down his Lighsaber after his fight with DarthTo all the people who are all bent out of shape about how they handled Luke, they need to watch Return Of The Jedi again. In Return Of The Jedi, Luke doesn't act like a Jedi Master. HE throws down his Lighsaber after his fight with Darth Vader, which is not how a Jedi Master acts. Then he stands there and monologs to the Emperor, another thing a Jedi master doesn't do. For all of his troubles he gets zapped. So to say that Luke wasn't portrayed correctly in The Last Jedi, his portrayal in Return Of The Jedi Didn't make him look that great either.… Expand

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mellonheadJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All around, a good, but often messy film. There are about three different stories going on, that wouldn't be sufficient on their own, with Rey's jedi training, the empire looking to wipe out the rebels once and for all, and some girl who is a big fan of Finn "convincing" him to join her in a crazy coup attempt. The three sort of crutch each other and tie the plot together fine in the end. The movie does drag on, though, with Rey chasing Luke around for a while, trying to persuade Ren to join the rebels (not gonna happen), and trying to find the "master codebreaker" (I don't remember what they call him). That whole island detour is a little unnecessary... The ending scenes also seem somewhat unnecessary, but maybe they'll be put into perspective later on. The stopped suicide attempt seems a little unnecessary (though I do like Finn), especially if this is meant to introduce love drama (Finn, the girl, Rey, Poe...). Overall, a worthwhile watch for Star Wars fans, though they may be the most disappointed. For a non-fan, this is not a good standalone film. As far as comparisons to The Force Awakens, it's probably not so good, but not by much. That parallel storyline in TFA is somewhat annoying, whereas with this one, it's fresher and slightly more difficult to predict.
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whoischarlotteFeb 1, 2018

I was very happy to watch this two days prior to general release, I was totally in love. Yes, this film is unconventional and goes off the tracks of what is expected from a Star Wars film. Some people don't like it, I understand that. But forI was very happy to watch this two days prior to general release, I was totally in love. Yes, this film is unconventional and goes off the tracks of what is expected from a Star Wars film. Some people don't like it, I understand that. But for me it was an amazing experience, filled with a different kind of Star Wars magic.… Expand

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Aureo27Feb 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran película que nos muestra cómo Luke también es humano. Tal como otros Jedi en el pasado que también dudaron y se equivocaron, él no es una excepción. Todo a la vez que nos introduce la historia de la nueva generación de protagonistas. La capacidad de la película de crear semejante conflicto en la opinión de los fans es de por sí una prueba de lo buena que es. Hay que saber adaptarse a los cambios.… Expand

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Adamska100Feb 13, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this movie is pretty good like the boss i just loved it more than the revenge of the sith and the asian girl is the best part of the movie is a masterpiece you guys are pretty good i mean the movie is soo epic i liked every thing about the movie yoda is like thor when luke sterted drinking that milk he lokked soo bad ass… Expand

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RononsReviewsFeb 15, 2018

The Last Jedi takes the ball given to it by The Force Awakens and rolls along superbly. Wasn't impressed by TFA and therefore was apprehensive walking into the midnight screening, but walked out all smiles.

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MorkMorkJan 2, 2018

My most favourite movie of all time. There are fresh ideas and suprised everyhwere and the movie stands out against fanatism and a black and white view of the world. The new Luke is more human and more relatable than ever. However fresh ideasMy most favourite movie of all time. There are fresh ideas and suprised everyhwere and the movie stands out against fanatism and a black and white view of the world. The new Luke is more human and more relatable than ever. However fresh ideas are not everyones taste so be wary on the audience ratings. The alt right has alteady publicly addmitted that is manipulating the audience ratings down.… Expand

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dave5151Dec 20, 2017

Cannot understand the backlash against this movie. I'm a massive Star Wars fan and have seen them all on release in cinemas since 1977 and me and my family thought this movie was amazing. Without spoiling anything, this movie makes all theCannot understand the backlash against this movie. I'm a massive Star Wars fan and have seen them all on release in cinemas since 1977 and me and my family thought this movie was amazing. Without spoiling anything, this movie makes all the necessary changes and reveals that is required to move the franchise forward. The side plot that people complain about saying it was not needed, obviously did not understand the pay off it provides. Perfect balance of spectacle, action, humour and drama.… Expand

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NTxGuyDec 18, 2017

Masterful update and, dare I say, re-boot of this enchanting, iconic series. If you are a superfan looking for a deep-dive coda built on the foundations of 20th-century storytelling (i.e "the past"), you'll probably be disappointed and joinMasterful update and, dare I say, re-boot of this enchanting, iconic series. If you are a superfan looking for a deep-dive coda built on the foundations of 20th-century storytelling (i.e "the past"), you'll probably be disappointed and join in with multitude of negative, self-flagellating, mourning user reviews. But, if you a looking for an updated foundation for storytelling in the 21st-century, with fresh takes on heroes and villains, with some measure of ambiguity about who is which, then you should really enjoy this movie. Personally, I enjoyed the challenge of this story. My expectations were not always met in scene after scene. But there is so much now to build on in future installments. Remember how you used to love going to Sears stores back in the 1970s? They were full of cool things to see (Pong video games! Overstuffed plaid couches! Dishwashers with clear doors! Toughskins jeans!!). Well, nowadays you can sit at your desk and peruse through everything your heart might desire on Amazon, WalMart, or any one of hundreds of Websites. Which shopping experience do you prefer? Everything points to the fact that most Americans strongly prefer 21st-century Internet shopping to the 20th-century bricks-and-mortar experience. You wistfully wish for the past and the hustle and bustle of in-person shopping; you lament its passing. But then you fire up your iPhone and buy from the Internet retailers anyway. IMHO, that's whats going on with the newest episodes of Star Wars. Once you give them a chance and see the new storytelling twists and turns, you will see that it really is better now. The past was precious, but it is now in the past. Progress is good. And so is this movie.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 25, 2017

This movie, dang. Easily one of the most Controversial flicks of the year.

I thought it was actually genius, the fact that it has managed to divide a community, split fans, and has become hauled as one of the worst star wars flicks isThis movie, dang. Easily one of the most Controversial flicks of the year.

I thought it was actually genius, the fact that it has managed to divide a community, split fans, and has become hauled as one of the worst star wars flicks is impressive, this film has stuck with me, personally, and is definitely one of the most philosophically rich and intriguing flicks in this franchise, and one of the most interesting flicks of the year due to reaction and the debate that it has raised. The script was strangely bold, and managed to break expectations, the actual character dynamics and developments of these characters are strange, completely unexpected, but honestly, greatly needed, in my opinion. I was quite taken back by the decisions that they went in. It's not necessarily the fact that it makes HUGE jumps thematically from the original franchise or the previous film, its still Star Wars, it still respects the old and plays to fan service...like every film in the franchise... It's more so the fact that it allows itself to take the past, take pre-assumed assumptions of how these characters should be, after all they have been through, and presents this strangely intriguing film about failure, and not being able to live up to expectations, or live up to the past, to slowly over time become overwhelmed by expectations and become disillusioned due to time, and to lose sight of what you originally set out to achieve. Failure is at the heart of the script, at the heart of these characters, they are failures, in the grand scale of this new error, we aren't seeing the stereotypical Hero's journey, these lines are slowly being crossed. I definitely agree this film is way too long, i definitely agree that the humor is average and pretty bad. And I agree that one of the narrative arcs is definitely terribly weak, and that it has issues in terms of pacing. But when Im reading comments complaining about Laura Dern's character having purple hair, when Im reading comments complaining about this absurd belief that the film is being POLITICALLY CORRECT i cringe. I can't even see how, or why, this would be the case. Its gross tbh. I definitely agree with many of the valid criticisms towards this flick, and agree 100% if u didn't enjoy it. Your entitled to your beliefs. But idk, being someone that never really loved Star Wars, I found this strangely poetic and relevant in terms of power dynamics and how things have currently been within these times that we are now living in. I even think the divisive reactions from fans are even more so enhancing the core themes of the flick.… Expand

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ecatalan98Dec 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Last Jedi" was a daring take on the Star Wars saga, something that has angered some so called "die hard" fans. Rest assured, "The Last Jedi" is NO "Phantom Menace", nor has any of the tedious writing or acting of any of the prequels, a fact that should be taken as a relief. Rian Johnson has taken some major risks with the Star Wars universe; we see a jaded, remorseful Luke Skywalker, living like a hermit on a far away planet. Quite the opposite from the optimistic and energetic Luke we last saw in "The Return Of The Jedi". So what happened? First and formost, he got old. Old people tend to be grumpier, right? Add a massive failure in trying to train a nephew who's gone to the dark side and depression will certainly sink in. Luke feels he has let down Leia, Han and his nephew Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) in a major way. Convince this same man that he needs to save the galaxy from the new empire, now called the "First Order" and things will not be easy. What "The Last Jedi" does is to hand down the baton to the next generation of characters in the Star Wars universe. It would be ridiculous to see Star Wars episode 99 and still wanting to see Chewie, Vader, C-3PO and all the characters we so much love. There has to be a continuation. Will I miss my favorite characters? Hell yes, but that's how life is when you lose a dear one. It's not like those Avenger movies where nobdoy dies and they all end up killing and winning over the bad guys. And those movies can get rebooted anyday because that's what comic book heroes are destined to be: and endless parade of reboots. To all those trolls hating "The Last Jedi", what did you expect? A reboot? Weren't you the ones who complained tha "The Force Awakens" was a disguise reboot of "A New Hope"??? And now that you have a different Star Wars episode you complain that it "deviates too much" from the core of Star Wars??? "The Last Jedi" is certainly NOT perfect: some scenes drag on too long in the middle act, the Canto Bight sequences looked borrowed from a Harry Potter movie (even John Williams score during this scenes sounds an awful lot like Harry Potter), some of the humour could've been toned down a bit and I could've done without that Princess Leia sequence trying to be a modern Mary Poppins force user, but in general, it was a great ride of a movie and it still is very much a Star Wars film. John Williams score is far more memorable here than in "The Force Awakens" (where only Rey's and Kylo's themes were the only things that stood out, beside the familiar themes). It's still not as dark as I thought it could be, despite some characters apparently passing away. The award for the darkest and bleakest of all Star Wars movies still goes to "Rogue One". I suggest you give "The Last Jedi" another watch. Star Wars movies are not a "I saw it once" affair to fully grasp everything's that's being thrown at us, information wise. With each viewing, certain things will start making more sense. That is, if you are truly a Star Wars fan, you'll see it more than once, and this humble review is aimed at those fans. Casual or fair weather fans need not to bother.… Expand

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panturaMar 13, 2018

Yang kasih rate 0-3 berarti sengaja menjatuhkan karya orang lain, lu pikir bikin film itu mudah ? lu pikir penilaian sebuah film bagus atau tidak cuma dinilai dari plot nya / ceritanya saja misalnya ? kalo mau kontribusi kasih rate yangYang kasih rate 0-3 berarti sengaja menjatuhkan karya orang lain, lu pikir bikin film itu mudah ? lu pikir penilaian sebuah film bagus atau tidak cuma dinilai dari plot nya / ceritanya saja misalnya ? kalo mau kontribusi kasih rate yang objektif lah, pertimbangkan aspek2 lain dalam film tersebut (unsur2 intrinsik film). Saya pribadi sangat tidak suka dengan orang2 yang tidak menghargai karya orang lain, dengan melakukan penilaian hanya dari aspek2 tertentu, tidak menilainya secara keseluruhan (semua aspek yg ada dinilai) serta memberikan penilaian secara obyektif, bukannya berdasarkan emosi/perasaan sendiri semata, alias subyektif.… Expand

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polisifilmMar 13, 2018

.Yang kasih rate 0-3 berarti sengaja menjatuhkan karya orang lain, lu pikir bikin film itu mudah ? lu pikir penilaian sebuah film bagus atau tidak cuma dinilai dari plot nya / ceritanya saja misalnya ? kalo mau kontribusi kasih rate yang.Yang kasih rate 0-3 berarti sengaja menjatuhkan karya orang lain, lu pikir bikin film itu mudah ? lu pikir penilaian sebuah film bagus atau tidak cuma dinilai dari plot nya / ceritanya saja misalnya ? kalo mau kontribusi kasih rate yang objektif lah, pertimbangkan aspek2 lain dalam film tersebut (unsur2 intrinsik film). Saya pribadi sangat tidak suka dengan orang2 yang tidak menghargai karya orang lain, dengan melakukan penilaian hanya dari aspek2 tertentu, tidak menilainya secara keseluruhan (semua aspek yg ada dinilai) serta memberikan penilaian secara obyektif, bukannya berdasarkan emosi/perasaan sendiri semata, alias subyektif.… Expand

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HsaBeastMar 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best one, but is great !
I get the hate for this movie but i had such a great time watching this !
The plot has some mistakes, but the movie delivers one of the best moments in the Star Wars Universe : The Death of Luke Skywalker ... It was beautiful.… Expand

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lolnothxDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was entertaining , but there were many things that could have made the movie a lot better. Snoke's death was completely wasted and they could have explain WHO THE HECK HE EVEN IS! Also, there are sooo many plot holes including Kylo Ren not noticing how Luke was holding the lightsaber that he witnessed getting DESTROYED! Luke could have been way better too, and he died sort of a coward. I'm only giving it a 7 because it was entertaining.… Expand

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AntonEgoJun 1, 2018

Engaging movie that I always love re-watching. Although some parts of the movie were unnecessary, I do think the movie makes up for it at the end of it. To me, it's a good continuation of the Star Wars franchise.

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DoniJrNov 8, 2018

'The Last Jedi' was a great movie. I really don't care what the fans say, this movie was a masterpiece and one of the my favorites from the franchise. It not only have great visuals, but also a entertaining story, action and a special and'The Last Jedi' was a great movie. I really don't care what the fans say, this movie was a masterpiece and one of the my favorites from the franchise. It not only have great visuals, but also a entertaining story, action and a special and memorable performance by Laura Dern (her moments with Carrie Fisher are priceless). Mark Hamill it's also better than ever.… Expand

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DerekAPedersonMay 25, 2019

Rian Johnson hits it out of the park with The Last Jedi. Perfect on every level, this is the single most character-driven Star Wars movie--with far more compelling character arcs than the OT, the prequels, or the other Disney movies--it alsoRian Johnson hits it out of the park with The Last Jedi. Perfect on every level, this is the single most character-driven Star Wars movie--with far more compelling character arcs than the OT, the prequels, or the other Disney movies--it also has highly inventive action sequences, phenomenal acting, beautiful music and cinematography, and constant subversion of expectations. The fanbase's reaction to this movie isn't surprising, if you look at his work on Breaking Bad, Rian Johnson aggressively insists on giving audiences what they need, rather than what they want. Rather than attempting to replicate George Lucas, Johnson challenges the good versus evil storyline of the other Star Wars movies and the very notion of traditional heroism; it's everything Revenge of the Sith should have been and far, far more.… Expand

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Muskrat147Dec 27, 2017

A controversial topic to say the least, Disney's third Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, is, to put it simply, "a terrible mess that I loved". Rian Johnson is bound to serve as the punchline for every hardcore fan's joke over the next decade, asA controversial topic to say the least, Disney's third Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, is, to put it simply, "a terrible mess that I loved". Rian Johnson is bound to serve as the punchline for every hardcore fan's joke over the next decade, as Lucas was for the Prequels. His ideas for the film and its characters are new and interesting, particularly Mark Hamill's Luke, who takes a unique path throughout the film that is different than expected. Does it work? Sort of. In fact, most of the new ideas do work, and expand Star Wars in new directions. But there are plenty of occurrences that left me disappointed. The Finn and Rose ark feels forced, and adds on an entire half-hour that proves to be unnecessary later on. A particular scene involving our princess Leia, played by the late Carrie Fisher, though somewhat awesome, feels bizarre. However, the most disappointing aspect, one that adds to my "terrible mess" conclusion, is that most of the questions left by The Force Awakens are ignored here. It seems that Johnson was focused more on providing something new than he was continuing the story. The technological elements of The Last Jedi are great, as expected, with some of the best CGI in recent memory, and great motion capture work from Andy Serkis. The cinematography is wonderful, Johnson's direction is fresh, and the performances are easily the best of the series - Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, and Mark Hamill especially. The Last Jedi is a great movie, just not a great Star Wars movie. It works most of the time, yet many plot points don't fit the world established by JJ Abrams, who will have a lot on his hands when making Episode 9.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 9, 2018

The Force Awakens was a reminder of the earliest history of the Star Wars franchise. The Last Jedi is an introduction to it's future. The Luke an Rey dynamic serves as smart-alecky way of outright bashing the perceptions and expectations fansThe Force Awakens was a reminder of the earliest history of the Star Wars franchise. The Last Jedi is an introduction to it's future. The Luke an Rey dynamic serves as smart-alecky way of outright bashing the perceptions and expectations fans have for what a Star Wars fan can be. Sometimes to the point of even spitting in our faces and quite frankly it's just what we needed. The movie defies expectations in several areas. You can still predict certain outcomes, but The Last Jedi has plenty of surprises in store.

The battle scenes are spectacular, the emotion is high, and the way it makes us question our heroes and our villains is exemplary. It's Star Wars film with some balls. The cinematography is nothing short of stunning. Adding a sense of beauty to those tense standoffs and set-pieces. The humor... is a bit much at first. Honestly, the way the film starts off with ridiculous humor taking center stage and a ridiculous scenario, it feels like a parody of a Star Wars film at first. It manages to find it's way before too long and the self-awareness and jokes get more comfortably integrated. Not before throwing some shade at The Force Awakens though.

It's a Star Wars film with some balls. It doesn't always deviate from the expected, leaves us with some unanswered questions, and gets off to a rough start. The humor can also clash with everything else happening onscreen rather garishly at times. Yet, there are still plenty of shocking moments, spectacular action scenes, a lot of heart, and some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen in a movie. It pays tribute to the past while carving it's own path to the future. It's handling of the original Star Wars heroes is touching. One of the best films in the series.… Expand