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BillmelaterDec 16, 2017

I'm still mystified by what I saw. The movie differs so much in tone, is so sprawling, and at least in the case of one plotline is completely unoriginal. If you're going to steal a plotline, at least do what Abrams did in Episode VII andI'm still mystified by what I saw. The movie differs so much in tone, is so sprawling, and at least in the case of one plotline is completely unoriginal. If you're going to steal a plotline, at least do what Abrams did in Episode VII and steal a previous Star Wars plotline. The jarring changes in tone, even within scenes, is off-putting to say the least. The arbitrariness behind how the director, producer, and writers discarded what was built in Ep VII is worthy of pause. It's clear they want to take the series in a new direction, but the casualness with which they are discarding tradition and story is mind-boggling. Even putting all that aside, the viewer will be frequently lost as the film bounces around from one scene to the next, wondering if anything of significance will finally move the story forward.

Wait for the Blu-Ray, if you insist on watching.… Expand

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peponDec 20, 2017

The only thing I like is that they didn't follow any fan theory but in the process, they created a messy story, jokes out of place, inconsistent subplots, bad development of characters, bad pacing, it feels as messy as the prequel trilogy.

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StarWarsFan1Dec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just about everything that should be said about this movie has been said. It is a terrible Star Wars movie and a good Scifi movie. I personally haven't followed any other scifi franchises for thirty years. Disney is missing the boat and losing the Star Wars magic. I explained to my nephew in a way he could understand. Think if Spiderman was infected with Venom "DarkSide" and Captain America chose to kill him in his sleep. Now think if Spiderman was his young nephew. Now think if Spiderman was Captain America's twin sister's child and the only family he has. That is what this movie chose for Star Wars. Skywalker risked everything for family. It is a well established character arc. Even his evil father renounced the Dark Side for family. Now he is willing to murder a child in his sleep that his twin sister has asked him to protect. Just for LS to think about that is too much of a stretch. This type of decision from Lucasfilm storymakers are represented throughout the film. Terrible SW Movie.… Expand

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RevVoltDec 20, 2017

Great acting and set design cannot save this movie from not owning being bad in its own right but also making other movies around it worse. On its own this movie is badly paced and suffers from some glaring plot holes that canonically damageGreat acting and set design cannot save this movie from not owning being bad in its own right but also making other movies around it worse. On its own this movie is badly paced and suffers from some glaring plot holes that canonically damage the Star Wars brand, at worst it destroys the character of previous characters and removes any desire to continue the lore.

On a positive note the acting is solid with great choreography and even when the scenes do not hold up the emotion always comes through. The movie looks gorgeous despite some interesting costume choices, the sets and visuals of this movie are simply stunning, never has Star wars looked so good and smelt so bad.

JJ Abrams will return to the director's chair for the final instalment in the current trilogy, but most of that effort will now be required to steer this sinking ship back on course. Any hope was lost immediately when moments that have been building for 30+ years are quickly dismissed for comedic relief. Questions are either left unanswered or are given very unsatisfactory resolutions that will leave a bitter taste in your mouth.

As an admitted hyper-fan of the franchise (I even have a signed Luke Blue lighsaber in my office) I can reluctantly be open to change when it makes sense within the lore, but some of the actions in this movie (light speed attack) make decisions made in the original trilogy look stupid and lessen the struggles undertaken by the heros.

In short do not see this movie if you are a SW fan.… 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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BradleyJordanDec 20, 2017

I was really excited to see this movie and once again the bad acting and writing ruined the movie. My husband and I both disliked this movie, it felt like a waste of time. After the movie, my husband asked what was the point of the movie, II was really excited to see this movie and once again the bad acting and writing ruined the movie. My husband and I both disliked this movie, it felt like a waste of time. After the movie, my husband asked what was the point of the movie, I couldn't think of one. I wasn't moved by any of the actors, and what was tolerable when I watched Star Wars in my teens, became unbearable this time. It is sad that they try the same old formulation that barely worked back in the 70's, and movies today, run circles around this piece of trash. I can't believe the reviewers gave it such high mark, WTF. Makes me less likely to trust reviewers, less likely to go to the movies. I too just created an account to write this review, too bad it wasn't a good review. I generously gave it a 2 rating because I love sci-fi.… 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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zulucritDec 20, 2017

Fight scenes were okay, but everything else was pretty much disappointing. I wanted to like it, but it left me uninterested in what happens to the characters moving forward.

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profdDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just pretend it never happened or dont watch it and you can keep your childhood dreams.

Discussing mixture of abandoned plot devices and desecrated heros. All for what?

Luke disconnected himself from the force, i will not disconnect myself from future star wars films. Good luck with that Disney.… Expand

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DefSawTheMovieDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let's get the good out of the way first. This movie is gorgeous. I really mean drop dead, omg, praise jeebus gorgeous. The sets are amazing, the effects are stellar, and the musical score really sets the mood.

It's a very shiny veneer to cover up the dog **** plot. Whoever wrote this needs to have his writing card revoked. Seriously. Most of the plot revolves around an 18 hour stand off by which two *space ships* are trying to catch the other. The rebels are trying to flee, the order is trying to catch. They can both see each other but neither can really do more than spout platitudes. Why is it like this? Why can't one ship simply burn a bit more fuel to catch up? Why can't they hyperspace one ship ahead and set up some kind of pincer attack on the rebels? **** you that's why. The rest of the plot is patently idiotic as well. Rey and Luke kumbayaing on some distant planet but never really accomplishing anything. Finn and some diversity hire going to a casino to *save the animals man* and wasting everyone's time. I had high hopes for Kylo Ren to. After the first movie I was one of the few that really liked Adam Driver and his portrayal of Ren as a tortured soul sort of juvenile sith/jedi. In this one they just decided to make him a whiny brat. I was even more disappointed in Rey. Gone is the optimist fun loving, bright eyed Rey from the first movie. Instead we get yet another mewling and crying Katniss character to act as the *strong female lead*. I'ma close with one last criticism. Leia flies in space. Yes, superman flying in space. That happens. They had myriad ways to let Carrie Fisher die a dignified death during this cluster**** of a movie, but instead they choose to have her fly around in space. Rian Johnson, please, for the love of god, go back to shooting indie films with your boy JGL and leave the big budget stuff to people who respect the canon.… Expand

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KarkaisDec 20, 2017

I will attempt to keep this review spoiler-free. I saw this movie on saturday. I came out of the cinema feeling conflicted. Last Jedi continues Rey's personal journey towards becoming a jedi, sheds light on Kylo Ren's past, and shows theI will attempt to keep this review spoiler-free. I saw this movie on saturday. I came out of the cinema feeling conflicted. Last Jedi continues Rey's personal journey towards becoming a jedi, sheds light on Kylo Ren's past, and shows the resistances continuing plight against the war machine of the first order. Unfortunately the way the movie does this, does not sit well with me. The movie is too enamored at pulling the rug out from under viewers expectations. It is one continuing sequence of plot twists and turns, most of the time for no particularly good reason. By doing this too much, it manages to undermine the emotional value of its characters and action. Most of the time I don't feel like cheering for the heroes, or being excited about what happens to them next, since they are mostly unlikeable and unrelatable. For example Laura Dern's character comes out of nowhere and establishes herself as unlikeable with the first words that come out of her mouth, so I am not at all interested in her ultimate fate despite it being a major event. Somebody might be excited by the terrific visual effects, but I'm not, especially since the whole fleet chase is utterly ridiculous in its unbelievability. The movie also has several utterly wasted and shallow characters and scenes that fall flat. Such as poor Phasma, who could have been entirely cut from the movie and nobody would have noticed. Benicio Del Toro's character is nothing but a shallow plot device, and his screentime can be calculated in seconds. He also has no redeeming qualities that would make us root for him. He comes, does his plot thing, and leaves. We forget him instantly. The porgs are more annoying than funny, and I'm not a fan of the ham-fisted vegan message of Chewbacca scene. There is also too much negativity in the movie to make it really feel 'heroic' or 'epic'. Everything the main characters do, is failure in one form or another. This, coupled with the director's pathological need of surprising the viewers, is not really enjoyable to watch, sorry. Yes, this follows the SW formula of trilogies, where the middle chapter puts the heroes through their darkest times, but too much is too much. There is simply not enough to like about the movie. Speaking of failures, the worst crime the movie commits is not telling the story of Luke Skywalker. By this I mean the events that happened between return of the Jedi and this film. You'd imagine that after fans waited 30 years for Luke to kick ass as a Jedi master, we would be treated to at least some. I am not opposed to what happened to Luke in this movie. The scenes were cool and appropriate. The problem are the things that remained untold, because Luke's entire life after destruction of the first death star appears to be a failure. I guess it maintains with the movies ultimate downer theme. The one thing that does work in this movie, is Rey and Kylo and everything related to them. Kylo Ren's story and his interaction with Rey is very interesting and I look forward to seeing what happens to them next. However Rey and Kylo remain almost entirely detached from the rest of the movie. You could have removed Kylo and Rey from the movie and everything between resistance and first order would have still happened. The whole movie is fragmented in this way and I don't like it. Kylo and Rey story are the only positive thing about the movie, so its not a total loss. (However I wish we could've made without the obligatory shirtless scene; which is so predictable now its almost a meme. Thor did it mere weeks before in Thor Ragnarok so its even more blatant)

There is also the thing that Last Jedi continues to copy the original trilogy (particularly empire strikes back) pretty blatantly, unfortunately I can't go into specifics without introducing spoilers.… 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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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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thefressDec 20, 2017

I have never reviewed a film on RT or Metacritic before, but I hate to see this movie get dragged into the mud over what I can only imagine is personal preference. Rian Johnson has done something for which a LOT of SW fans have been waiting:I have never reviewed a film on RT or Metacritic before, but I hate to see this movie get dragged into the mud over what I can only imagine is personal preference. Rian Johnson has done something for which a LOT of SW fans have been waiting: he took a hard left at viewers' expectations for how a new entry into the saga should look, and I don't think that counts as making a film "bad", let alone ruining an entire saga. Without spoiling any of the surprises "The Last Jedi" beholds, I was excited, surprised, and often giddy as a school child throughout the duration of this movie. It's by no means perfect (very few films are, let alone SW movies), but it takes risks in almost all of the right places. If you take a moment to consider the stories, the developments taking place within the characters (however small or large these may be), and the balance between the film's levity and darkness (or shall I say, "light and dark"? :) ), I think it's evident that Rian Johnson isn't the bumbling moron people are making him out to be. Disliking the turn of events within a film is everybody's right, and if 45% of audiences TRULY disliked these, then so be it. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but The Last Jedi" is not the technically awful sacrilege many reviewers (and bots) are making it out to be.… Expand

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jigsaw586Dec 20, 2017

Amazing. Everything in this movie is wrong. Lazy writing, character assassination, nonsense plot, no build-up, lack of pay-off, and this, is NOT a Star Wars movie.

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druout1944Dec 20, 2017

Wost "Star Wars" movie I have ever seen; and the last two were not exactly good. This movie proves that making PC a priority over writing makes a terrible movie. The good guys are on some sort of constant women/minority kaleidoscope cycleWost "Star Wars" movie I have ever seen; and the last two were not exactly good. This movie proves that making PC a priority over writing makes a terrible movie. The good guys are on some sort of constant women/minority kaleidoscope cycle throughout the movie which just feels forced; particularly with the dull writing. Not sure what the PETA thing in the middle of the movie was; both absurd and irritating to me. The pre-Disney Canon has myriad epic tales about 100 times more interesting than this movie; maybe Disney needs to stop being ignorant, and use those to make actually good movies instead of pushing PC liberal socialist agendas in lieu of actual Star Wars.… Expand

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andremic7Dec 20, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is one of the best saga movie. There's one thing that everybody should understand: DON'T LOOK AT THE PAST. KILL IT. We have finally a villain with a good characterization

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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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AMN808Dec 20, 2017

The Last Jedi is blasphemy. Rain Johnson does not seem to understand the essence of what Star Wars is about. He cares so much about subverting expectations, that he is willing to steal your joy!

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JeffreyPriceDec 19, 2017

I've been a Star Wars fan since I was 4 years old, in 1977. I was obsessed with this series. I played every video game, read every lousy "Expanded Universe" book. I suffered through the prequel trilogy, and the series lost its luster for meI've been a Star Wars fan since I was 4 years old, in 1977. I was obsessed with this series. I played every video game, read every lousy "Expanded Universe" book. I suffered through the prequel trilogy, and the series lost its luster for me quite a bit. Then Disney took over from George Lucas's tired hands, and my childhood returned. The Force Awakens was quite well done, even if it was an overly safe and derivative copy of my original passion. Rogue One was absolutely spectacular in every possible way. But The Last Jedi? Rian Johnson subverted every expectation, and he did it without sacrificing ANYTHING that makes Star Wars what it originally was. People rating this badly were likely the same few who actually enjoyed the prequel drivel. This returned to the original style of simple, tight plots, strong humor, character-driven narratives and action, but at the same time took the story in entirely new directions. Simply the best Star Wars since Empire Strikes Back. Disney has returned me to my childhood, 40 years ago.… Expand

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lechemesburnesDec 18, 2017

Worse star wars ever, Ep7 was crap, this one only goal is to annihilate old fan love of the franchise for good and focus on the new generation; Can't blame them but the movie is a piece of ****

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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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pagey17Dec 20, 2017

Tonally and structurally all over the place and it trashed the good set up of characters TFA gave us. Not to mention the cheesy comedic moments which did not work at all.

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NenarazDec 20, 2017

A "Star Wars" film that nobody wanted and that nobody needs! Do you want to know how bad it is? I watched 39 minutes of it and exited the theater. Do yourself a favor and either watch "The Room" or "Highlander : The Source". At least you willA "Star Wars" film that nobody wanted and that nobody needs! Do you want to know how bad it is? I watched 39 minutes of it and exited the theater. Do yourself a favor and either watch "The Room" or "Highlander : The Source". At least you will be entertained by something that's not politicized to a core. There is a constant premise of Female superiority in the movie which ultimately does nothing for the women. The SJW is strong with this one, too! Main characters are like puppets on a string. Nothing relatable. Nothing intellectual. Nothing deep. No suspense. Not a single moment felt realistically StarWars-like. This movie is a raging pile of crap and everyone working on it should feel ashamed for being a part of it. You blew your chance to make Star Wars great again. You bunch of hypocrites and ignorant who care nothing for the consistency, lore and fans. And this is the reason why it will be negative, since you are the cancer of the Star Wars. You are it's Dark Side and there will be time when the Balance will be made anew. Maybe not now. But you will be forgottn, Disney's trilogy of travesty and despair.… Expand

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jspenilloDec 20, 2017

I don’t understand all the backlash was a great movie!! Rian Johnson and the rest of the film crew did a wonderful job!! From the opening till the end it had me glued to my seat! View it for yourself and you be the judge. I thought it was aI don’t understand all the backlash was a great movie!! Rian Johnson and the rest of the film crew did a wonderful job!! From the opening till the end it had me glued to my seat! View it for yourself and you be the judge. I thought it was a fantastic Star Wars movie!!!… Expand

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tuwaluaDec 20, 2017

Meidocre Sci-Fi Movie with good Special Effects and nice Character Design. Shaky story, stupid plots and lame and goofy jokes. In my opinion not worthy to use the star wars name. Sorry - i really wanted to like it but I am disappointed. IMeidocre Sci-Fi Movie with good Special Effects and nice Character Design. Shaky story, stupid plots and lame and goofy jokes. In my opinion not worthy to use the star wars name. Sorry - i really wanted to like it but I am disappointed. I will skip the next Star Wars Film until they are aired on TV.… 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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eoghan90Dec 20, 2017

This movie was a complete bloated mess, lacking any cohesion or sense. An utter waste of time. Every character is written as an incompetent moron and the attempts at humour are atrocious. To be honest I do not understand what anyone wouldThis movie was a complete bloated mess, lacking any cohesion or sense. An utter waste of time. Every character is written as an incompetent moron and the attempts at humour are atrocious. To be honest I do not understand what anyone would gain from watching this movie, it feels like anyone could produce a better attempt at writing a more engaging plot with these characters. This is real let down from Johnson's previous work.… Expand

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Dylanmc21Dec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this was not a bad movie, good cgi and visuals, kylo was suprising in the movie good fight scenes, and thats it , ok now why is this not a good movie why is it just ok? well lets start off with the fact I HAVE NO IDEA WHO SNOKE IS AND WHERE HE CAME FROM, WHY IS THIS NOT EXPLAINED ? also how did the first order get so powerful ? how did the republic fleet get so small? why is this not answered ? who are the knights of ren? why is captian phasmas character so pointless ? why did luke really create the map to find him if he wanted to die ? what happened to lukes other students ? did they become the knights of ren? why was snoke killed ? why not make a section at the begining explained what happened to the new republic fleet, how the first order became so powerful , then go to the scene where they attack the rebel base from the beginning , then when rey and lukes scenes start, have him explain why he really made the map and why he wont teach her, have him express his new ideals based on what happened and why he considers himself a failure , have him regain faith to start to train rey to find out she wants to save kylo and trusts him, making him feel like more of a failure , then on snokes ship when rey arrives have a scene where snoke explains who and what he is , where he came from , why he was so powerful and how he knows of the past , leia shouldve diedd instead of being like **** super man and surviving the vaccum of space then fly through it to the ship WHAT **** , the ending i thought was pretty good , luke came to his senses apologized for failing his sister and failing kylo, redeemed himself by saving the resistence , ot republic and became one with the force again and put his hope into rey who would truely be the last jedi after a good fighting scene , which shouldve been more fleshed out like a new hoth battle, and the fight with kylo and rey shouldve been played out better, NOW THEY COULDVE DID ALL THAT AND IT WOULDVE BEEN AN AMAZING MOVIE BUT INSTEAD I HAD ALMOST AN HOUR WASTED ON SOME FAT LAZY ASIAN **** WHO HAD NO POINT TO BE IN THE MOVIE , TERRIBLE CHARACTER SO UNLIKEABLE , AND WHAT A **** WASTE OF MY TIME AND WHAT A RUINED OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS MOVIE TO BE GREAT, INSTEAD OF ANSWERING ALL THOSE QUESTIONS AND PLAYING THE MOVIE PUT LIKE I STATED THEY FOLLOW A STORYLINE OF SOME **** I DONT CARE ABOUT, WHAT A WASTE GOD WHAT A TERRIBLE CHARACTER , ID RATHER SEE JAR JAR BE SNOKE THEN THAT **** **** THAT , **** THE WRITER OF THIS MOVIE , WHAT A **** WASTER , **** FIN AND **** THE ASIAN CHICK , THEY COULDVE ADDED HER BUT MADE IT A SMALL SCENE , NOT A QUARTER OF THE MOVIE AND COULDVE ADDED ANSWERED TO ALL THOSE QUESTIONS THE WAY I SPACED IT OUT AND SHOULDVE KET LEIA DIE , OVERALL IT WAS A GOOD MOVIE BUT HAD VERY BAD MOMENTS IN STOYR TELLING AND DIDNT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I WANTED ANSWERED AND WAS KIND OF LET DOWN… Expand

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vonbek1123Dec 20, 2017

I've seen every SW movie going to back to '77 on opening night w/ my father and entire family. Loved most, liked even ones others thought were poor. Spent thousands on laserdisc(OT), VCR copies, DVD and BR. My entire family has LOVED SW'sI've seen every SW movie going to back to '77 on opening night w/ my father and entire family. Loved most, liked even ones others thought were poor. Spent thousands on laserdisc(OT), VCR copies, DVD and BR. My entire family has LOVED SW's since its inception. This movie just pissed in the faces of all the fans that made this franchise the "event movie" that it is. I'm done. 40yrs and this flick has made it abundantly clear that I'm not wanted in this new universe of SW's, so I relent. Not one more dime from me.… Expand

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loganharoldDec 20, 2017

Loved it... rousing action, great performances from the entire cast, and a climactic showdown that you won't soon forget. One of the best "Star Wars" movies ever!

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neogenesisDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is a movie that tries extremely hard to be politically-correct, while at the same time promoting social ideals such as embracing inclusivity & diversity, that it forgets what it means to be a part of the Star Wars lore. For example, one of the most legendary and highly-respected protagonists in cinematic history has been reduced to an uninspiring hermit drinking milk off an alien-cow hybrid as part of his daily routine. Luke deserves better.

Supreme Leader Snoke could potentially be a much sinister villain than Darth Sidious but was unfortunately killed off hastily, Darth Maul-style. Meanwhile, forgettable and insignificant token characters such as Finn and Rose were kept alive all in the name of "multiracial-diversity" and "political-correctness". And don't get me started on the space battles: It was vomit-inducing.

Two-thirds of the movie was built on the premise that the fleeing Resistance cruiser was conveniently placed out of the potent firing range of the entire First Order armada hence the need for the lengthy pursuit. But that clearly raises more questions than answers. Firstly, the entire armada consisted of an estimated 4-5 First Order Star Destroyers including the massive Snoke's personal flagship “Supremacy”, all armed to the teeth with thousands of turbolasers, hundreds of laser batteries, tractor beams, anti-ship torpedoes, and this movie is telling me that none of these sophisticated & powerful destroyers could handle one feeble Resistance cruiser? Unbelievable. Secondly, General Hux could have just deployed his entire squadron of TIE Bombers to strategically target the cruiser's engines and shield generators, decapitating it entirely! Mission accomplished.

The gigantic First Order Dreadnought that is capable of orbital bombardment from space was shockingly vulnerable to "vertical-dropping bombs that defies space physics" from one Resistance bomber.

The "finding the codebreaker at the Casino-Monaco Planet" storyline was grossly unnecessary and a borefest. I understand the writers wanted to further develop the Finn-Rose dynamic but as a longtime fan, it would have been better to allocate the precious screentime to a more-engaging backstory about Snoke or showing more of Rey's Jedi training.

Leia flying around in space without a spacesuit. Apparently being strong in the Force negates the urgent need for oxygen, being frozen, or propelling oneself through a microgravity environment. SpaceX, anyone?

Snoke's death was unreasonably premature.

Luke's death, while expected, could be better managed by the writers.

Kylo-Rey intergalactic Force-Skype communication: The next Tinder in the making?

My Conclusion: A Disney-approved Sci-Fi comedy specially made for the general audience, with Porgs for the kids, while leaving behind the tiny bits of crumbs for the longtime fans to scrimp on.

Hey, as long as Disney makes $2billion at the box office and millions more on merchandise and other related IPs, who are we to criticise them? In the end, it's all business, profits, and nothing else.… Expand

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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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bendavidDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The s**t this movie is getting is absolutely ridiculous. The character development is pretty good for a Star Wars movie! I personally don't want an another Darth Vader, a mute God-like anti-hero if you like. A human with drama, like Kylo Ren, is obviously a different kind of villain, but more relatable. Luke with his own mistakes has also become a mortal and stopped being a "myth". I liked Ren very much, but it was really disappointing to see that just because you have such power, you can just become the strongest Jedi ever existed without a proper training. As for the characters, the only annoying thing was just Ren "development" as a Jedi (not as a hero).

The humor was childish I get it. It was off-putting I get this too and nobody needs to defend the film for it. But we shouldn't act like the mythical original trilogy didn't wear the marks of the 80's film-making era.

Now we have these must-have Disney s**t like the cute creatures (for PR porpuses only) the quotable sentences without any shown depth or the childish humor. But nothing I personally cannot forgive them because it's consistent with the universe. Not the infantile jokes but e.g.: the creatures. It's adding to this world as did the new trilogy anno. The great power of Ren and Kylo is also a modern cliché. Like in the previous movie: "It's like the Dead Star but bigger!" I was feeling I'm watching a Star Wars movie and I'm glad that the younger generations now also have a "Star Wars experience" too.… Expand

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NerwanDec 20, 2017

This is a bit of a sexist film. I didn't really enjoy it and it occurred to me afterwards that the three most prominent male "rebel" characters all either cowards or idiots and all three are shown the error of their ways by wiser and smarterThis is a bit of a sexist film. I didn't really enjoy it and it occurred to me afterwards that the three most prominent male "rebel" characters all either cowards or idiots and all three are shown the error of their ways by wiser and smarter women who are basically in charge of things. It felt very much like one of those stereotypically sexist sit coms where the Dad is an idiot and has to be told what to do by his clever wife. Anyway, not very inspiring stuff. I watched it with a largely male audience and it fell pretty flat. We all just kind of shuffled out at the end having felt thoroughly lectured. I mean there was even a bit in the middle which felt like part of educational video about mansplaining as one of the idiot male characters gets told off for being stupid :-(… Expand

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reverfonsDec 20, 2017

Star Wars The Last Jedi is a kind of mix between The Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back.
After the fans' critics about episode 7, I hope Disney and Kathleen Kennedy have understood what was wrong with it, but they did not.
In myStar Wars The Last Jedi is a kind of mix between The Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back.
After the fans' critics about episode 7, I hope Disney and Kathleen Kennedy have understood what was wrong with it, but they did not.
In my opinion this is the worst movie of all the saga and I will explain why.
Firstly, the movie is too long, I look at the clock several times while watching it, bad.
Secondly, all that happens in episode 7 and all the story in the original trilogy is not taken into account to make the story of episode 8, so there is no continuity at all, so it could be called whatever instead of star wars.
The feeling I have after going out of the cinema was that I have seen a long commercial to sell a lot of merchandising, what a shame of you Disney.
Finally I have to say that I will never believe in the proffesional critic anymore, I have read the critics before watching the film and after it the only reason I found to make sens to the difference between the good critics and the movie is that Disney spends a lot of money paying for good critics, shame of you too proffesional critic....… 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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OscarBaiaDec 20, 2017

Worst star Wars ever... like to episode 1 or 2.
First hour a complete mess... saved by the second hour. Avoid going to cinemas. Watch it at home, and no one will see you cry :)

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odysseuscmDec 20, 2017

I wonder if those people who complained that Episode VII didn't dare anything new are the same who now scream because Episode VIII defies expectations. Yes, this movie feels different from other Star Wars movies. And if you tune down yourI wonder if those people who complained that Episode VII didn't dare anything new are the same who now scream because Episode VIII defies expectations. Yes, this movie feels different from other Star Wars movies. And if you tune down your fandom, your despair because all the fan fiction didn't come true, and take a step back and look again with an open mind. you'll find a film that takes a radical and modern look at religion, at Lucas' pathos of family and the "force" and declares a lot of it as the mumbo jumbo it always has been. You cannot have watched the prequels and hope for the Jedi to come back like that. Ever. This film is the beginning of a new rebellion and it rightfully starts with its own in the Star Wars canon.… Expand

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Vreddy21Dec 20, 2017

Insultingly bad. Seemed like it was meant to spawn think-pieces and gushing blogs more than anything. Rian Johnson has made a inclusive and diverse movie, but along the way completely forgot about making a good one

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1p2r3Dec 20, 2017

This movie is absolute, complete, and unfiltered trash. A """film""" that has completely forgotten that it has a duty to tell a coherent narrative with fleshed out subplots and characters that people care for. Not to mention replete with plotThis movie is absolute, complete, and unfiltered trash. A """film""" that has completely forgotten that it has a duty to tell a coherent narrative with fleshed out subplots and characters that people care for. Not to mention replete with plot holes. I cannot believe that this movie has made me wary of Disney actually allowing just one person to be in charge of creating and directing a Star Wars film and almost makes me yearn for The Force Awakens' film by committee.… Expand

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fishfrozenDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really hate this movie. Full of plot holes! If light speed traveling could turn a ship into a light speed torpedo, why bother with all these fragile battleships? Just make more light speed torpedoes!!!… Expand

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DrPHIL420Dec 20, 2017

Rarely does a movie give me the energy to write a review. I have never been as conflicted as i am with the last jedi. As a stand alone movie its good, i enjoyed it for entertainment, but as a Star Wars movie it is a FAILURE! Its as if theyRarely does a movie give me the energy to write a review. I have never been as conflicted as i am with the last jedi. As a stand alone movie its good, i enjoyed it for entertainment, but as a Star Wars movie it is a FAILURE! Its as if they hired no loremasters, or cared if things made sense. The more and more i think about this movie the more problems and holes i find that is why i end this here.… Expand

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throwaway15Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie killed Star Wars for me. It was so bad, that I simply don't care about the Star Wars universe anymore. There was so much potential wasted. For example, we've been waiting 30 years to see Luke Skywalker again, to see him just be a total jedi badass like vader was at the beginning of Episode 4. But no. We get a cranky old coward who milks aliens and fishes and just runs away for half the movie. We also got the lamest, stupidest space battles that have no bearing on reality. Why do the rebel bombers rely on gravity to pull their bombs down, in space, where there is no gravity? This movie is just such a joke, and wastes the interesting mysteries provided by Episode 7 (which also was bad), which clearly shows there is no one at Disney in charge of the overall story of Star Wars. The whole thing just totally turned me off of Star Wars and left me feeling totally betrayed. Why should I invest in a IP/Franchise/Setting if at any time, the stories I grew up with are all wiped away as no longer canon, only to be replaced with garbage like this? If they did it once, they can do it again at any time. Why give them any more money when they've clearly just given their fans the finger? I'm simply done. Star Wars is dead. Well done Disney.… Expand

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BengalsfanAZDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***SPOILERS***

No. No. No. This was supposed to be the golden nugget; the Empire Strikes Back of the new franchise. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed. All is not lost though, as there were some really good parts. The scenes between Rey and Kylo are great. There is a real connection there and both actors are spectacular. The lightsaber battle in the throne room is unbelievable. Luke and Leia's characters are also really good and it's great to see them back on screen.

Now the bad news. The First Order is portrayed to be total idiots. Hux is a total p*ssy that gets owned at every turn. In the opening battle they have 3 giant ships and tons of fighters that can't destroy 1 ship. In the ending battle a ship the size of the moon gets taken down by the ridiculous tactic of simply ramming another ship into it (The Rebellion should just get their hands on 30 or so crappy transports, set course for the nearest Star Destroyer and hit the hyper-drive button. War over). Snoke's and Phasma's characters are a total waste. I get that main characters, and especially supporting characters, often get killed off in big movies to create the shock factor. But killing off the guy who is supposed to be the ultimate badass, ruler of the empire, shrouded in mystery force-God half way through the movie was a slap in the face. Snoke is portrayed to be the ultimate puppet master in the Force Awakens. We finally get to see him in action in Last Jedi only for him to be killed off with no big battle, no explanation and no closure. The same is true for Phasma. Who is she? In the 2 films she played in she was totally owned in all her scenes and seems just to be fodder for Disney to sell more toys. She again confronts her former trooper and gets her ass kicked in seconds and then is dead. Nothing there. No development or back-story whatsoever.

On to more bad news. Did you know this movie is a comedy? The humor and one-liners in the Last Jedi are too many too count. While I am all for not making a movie want to cut myself (Yes, you Man of Steel) or bore me to death there is a limit to how many zings you can put into what is supposed to be a serious drama. The jokes keep running in Last Jedi, mostly at the expense of the First Order. This serves to undermine their portrayed iron-fist rule over the galaxy. Moreover, the jokes are misplaced. I cringed when Rey made a joke about Kylo with his shirt off in what was supposed to be a dramatic force-connected moment. In the confrontation between Kylo and Luke I was riveted when the two were about confront each other but distracted by the joke when Kylo throws Hex out of his way. Bottom line is they made it all corny and goofy.

Hollywood sucks at making CGI people and animals. You think that movie-makers would have learned their lesson after Lucas' Jar-Jar mess but, you would be wrong. Riding on CGI animals, unnecessary creatures (shameless Disney marketing ploy named Porgs) and Luke milking a CGI Sea Lion are completely useless to the story and made me want to walk out. Somehow most CGI landscapes can look completely real but the animals look like Doom creatures from 1998. They suck and snap me out of the fantasy of the movie and back to the reality of the fact that its just a computer made mess. The whole casino-crashing, riding on ugly donkeys scene was terrible.

The supporting characters are not interesting. I didn't care about Rose, Finn, the entire command of the Rebellion or anyone not named Kylo Ren in the First Order. The characters were crap and their story-lines were useless, uninteresting or not emotionally engaging. The only saving grace was Poe. Poe wrapped me up right from the start and didn't let go. He is a wonderfully acted character. Too bad his scenes are often ruined by the awful Admiral Holdo, played by Laura Dern. Dern's purple-haired character doesn't blend in with the rest of the characters and feels completely forced. That, and, she sucks as an actress.

Overall, I was very disappointed in this movie. Rian Johnson has taken this franchise, which showed so much promise after Abram's Force Awakens, and sent it off the tracks. His ill-timed use of humor, lack of respect for the characters of the franchise and overuse of CGI (does no one remember Episodes 1-3?) doom this movie. I would rank it #4 in the lineage of the Star Wars episodes. If you have seen the first 3 episodes you will know this is not a good thing.

You are still going to go see it no matter what the review says. I just hope that the next film, directed by Abrams, goes back to the Lucas-style roots.… Expand

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TheLorax3Dec 19, 2017

Right now, many critics of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" are being viewed in a very specific, very negative light. I had very mixed feelings after watching the film. There were some parts I liked a lot and some parts I very much didn't. InRight now, many critics of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" are being viewed in a very specific, very negative light. I had very mixed feelings after watching the film. There were some parts I liked a lot and some parts I very much didn't. In general, I am sad to say that, for me at least the bad outweighed the good. I enjoyed the the story line with Ray. I liked a lot of the subversion of expectation. I liked to see a diverse group in positions of power in the rebels. Though I enjoyed the expanded universe, ultimately, I am perfectly fine with them diverging from it, they established that they would be doing so with the previous movie. I did not like much of the humor, especially where it derailed the plot and streaked suspension of disbelief. I also feel that the movie's creators mistook the difference between grand and dramatic, with the movie leaning into the territory of overly dramatic. I don't think the tone fits with the original trilogy, or even with the prequels. That is not to say that I feel different is bad, I love change, as long as it fits with and connects to what has been previously established. Finally, I felt many characters were shallow, the action was often a bit too over the top, and any overall message dis-guarded subtlety, coming off a bit heavy handed.… Expand

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wbmcelroyDec 19, 2017

If not for the decades long advantage Star Wars and Empire have in influence and in burrowing into my heart, I do think this would easily be my favorite of the series. Allowing that it's built upon countless ideas that came before, this mightIf not for the decades long advantage Star Wars and Empire have in influence and in burrowing into my heart, I do think this would easily be my favorite of the series. Allowing that it's built upon countless ideas that came before, this might be the most exquisitely crafted of them all, from its individual moments to its unprecedented thematic strength. Every member of its sprawling cast is written sharp as a knife, many of them making a huge impression despite debuting in this chapter. Even in extremely judicious doses, Rian Johnson manages to find maybe the best ever moments for such mainstays as C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, and...well, to go on listing might be telling.

The control of tone is assured, veering from some of the funniest beats of a very funny series (don't let anyone tell you otherwise!) to high stakes action and surprisingly intimate drama, without one mode ever compromising another. The story choices are genuinely thrilling, taking us to places you never would have guessed were "allowed," and Johnson continually finds new ways to awe in organically expanding what a Star Wars movie can do.

Some viewers have "cleverly" pointed out that a certain subplot seemingly has no bearing on the rest of the story (the same type who will smugly tell you that Raiders of the Lost Ark didn't "need" Indiana Jones) but I am here to tell you that movies are more than plot, and the character development, thematic exploration and sense of whimsy and adventure in each of the plots is very much worthwhile, and crucial to the overall effect of the film.

This is all building to a finale that hinges on the embrace of myth, storytelling, and inspiration, with an all-time great poignant coda that is nothing less than the story of STAR WARS itself. If they were ever going to stop making these things, the final moments of this film would be the perfect coda to the whole series.

I must admit I am somewhat baffled by the vocal segment of fandom for whom this movie did not work, though I don't doubt the sincerity of their reactions. I won't claim to understand where everyone is coming from (and I'm sure there are many angles both supporters and detractors are coming from) but I imagine some might enjoy it more if they looked at the movie less as the sum of what happens in it and how "good" it is for the characters they love, and gave themselves more fully to how it all happens and what it means.. or perhaps if they were more comfortable laughing along with something and still taking it seriously, or with the movie working to earn awe in ways for which there is no precedent or shorthand.

It may just come down to some fans valuing different things in their Star Wars than I do, and that's okay. I will never understand how some apparently feel that the film is "insulting" to a character like Luke Skywalker -- to me it was a more loving, triumphant, fitting and poignant use of that character than I could have hoped for. I don't expect all those upset to come fully around to how I feel, but I do hope some of them get a taste of it eventually, because from where I'm sitting we have a truly exceptional movie. I've now seen almost 300 films that came out this year, and this may go down as my favorite of them all.… Expand

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Adam20HDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is by far the worst Star Wars movie yet. It has more plot holes then all the other movies combined, it treats old characters with unfair treatment and fails to develop the new characters enough to compensate, about half the movie is filler, and most of it acts as TFA never happen and the possibly as if any of the other movies never happened, it leaves subplots untouched and answers nothing, any thing E7 brought to the table is quickly squandered hear and forgotten, even if one was to look at this independent from all the other movies it still has to much plot holes, filler, and cliche/unnecessary character that pull this movie below E2. It ruined the characters, the lore, space battles, and brought nothing to the table, no interesting characters, no explanations...nothing. One thing it did do was make me like Kylo Ren which i hated in the last movie but thats not enough to save this movie, the fact the this Ryan Johnson is getting his own trilogy is a testament to how much Disney does not care about this franchise.… Expand

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vatore007Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely horrible. Luke cuts himself off from the force?? I had to walk out to calm down a little. Rey STILL has no training, yet she is just as powerful as Kylo Ren?? Luke couldn't levitate an x-wing under the tutelage of Yoda, but Rey can levitate a hundred boulders, again, with NO training?? Leia flies through space?? What is this nonsense? We wanted an original STORY, not a copy of a past movie, like The Force Awakens copied A New Hope. An original story does not mean forsaking everything the original movies were about. Luke would NEVER cut himself off from the force and go into exile, it's ludicrous. And how about the tremendous disappointments of NOT finding out who Snoke is, or where he came from, or the terrible reveal about Rey's parents? I could go on forever and would have walked out of the movie theater if not for the hope that I would get to see Luke do something powerful at the end, only to be tricked into thinking something great was about to happen only to find out Luke isn't even present when he fights - if you can call it a fight - Kylo Ren. This killed Star Wars for me and I have no interest in seeing any further Star Wars movie and I've been a fan since I saw the original in the movie theater as a kid.… 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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hosekishoDec 15, 2017

The original Star Wars films were about victorious hope, the unity that binds us all, and overcoming the evil inside yourself. Luke Skywalker is the embodiment of a character archetype that is as old as storytelling itself. He rises fromThe original Star Wars films were about victorious hope, the unity that binds us all, and overcoming the evil inside yourself. Luke Skywalker is the embodiment of a character archetype that is as old as storytelling itself. He rises from nothing, pursues knowledge and enlightenment, overcomes despair, becomes a savior, and through courage and determination redeems the sins of the ones who came before him. His purpose as a character and as an icon is to personify everything a human should hope to become.

In The Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker tries to murder a child in his sleep, then cries in a cave for a few years while the world around him crumbles, then gets lectured by a teenager about responsibility, then dies nonsensically. Knowing that, go look at every other plot point and twist in this movie. The film's sole purpose isn't to push things forward or to build upon anything. It is reckless subversion for the sake of subversion. It is deconstruction with no meaning or purpose. It is a cynically assembled soapbox, made by people so arrogant and unappreciative that they would stand atop the legacy of one of film's most quintessential tales just to make an uninsightful, short-sighted point about "leaving the past behind", and toss some hamfisted political notes at the captive audience. It is worse than any corporate cash-in or any moronic prequels. The Last Jedi is an articulate attack on Star Wars itself and everything it represents. These people had no idea what they were dealing with. The Last Jedi was a cinematic manslaughter.

Star Wars and Luke Skywalker can't be tarnished by anyone- that story was already told, and at most is only one fleeting incarnation of one of humanity's oldest traditions. You can't crush that, but The Last Jedi tried.… Expand

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schatteluxDec 19, 2017

Why I dont like it:
lukes is portraided as a complete loser.
kind of boring espacially the scenes on the island
no real bad guys
forced in diversity and sjw nonesense

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andyr601Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited 30 years to see my boyhood hero wield his light saber and all I got was a pathetic, depressed old man milking disgusting alien teets. This is the first Star Wars movie that I left feeling sad; not because beloved characters died, but I came to realize the franchise has no interest in connecting the old with the new. Seriously, Luke deserved better. I had no emotional response to his death scene, just a bad taste in my mouth. In terms of Snoke, Star Wars 7 did a fantastic job developing a shroud of mystery around him. I feel the writer gave a giant middle finger to all the background theories out there by purposely killing him off with an amateur jedi trick without revealing one shred of a background story. It seems like writer Riam Johnson is like Kylo Ren and wants nothing to do with nostalgic ideas of the past. Kill them all with no explanation and lets move on.… Expand

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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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cryptocuccDec 19, 2017

The story was a sloppy, garbled and confusing mess. The decisions Rian Johnson made with Luke's character were heart-shattering. I think I speak for most fans of the original trilogy: what they did with Luke in this movie was a betrayal ofThe story was a sloppy, garbled and confusing mess. The decisions Rian Johnson made with Luke's character were heart-shattering. I think I speak for most fans of the original trilogy: what they did with Luke in this movie was a betrayal of the character that we know Luke is. Mark Hamill said himself he was "insulted" when he read the script. I can only imagine how offended George Lucas is. I can't bring myself to see this movie a second time because it hurts just thinking about Luke. Disney is dead to me. What an absolute shame. What an absolute **** failure. Done.… 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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Monoman2345Dec 19, 2017

I'm not quite sure why the movie is seeing so much hate from users. It seems people are merely upset over the fact that old characters are passing, and they no longer use unrealistic fight scenes from the prequels. Regardless, it's a goodI'm not quite sure why the movie is seeing so much hate from users. It seems people are merely upset over the fact that old characters are passing, and they no longer use unrealistic fight scenes from the prequels. Regardless, it's a good story with a great twist that may seem confusing to non-die-hard fans, or people who don't understand the force. I'll give it 9/10, because The Force Awakens deserves a 10/10 and Rain Johnson simply cannot recreate JJ Abrams story-telling ability.… Expand

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AlexHamDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst Star Wars film of them all! I do not mind that this movie was about destroying the past to make way for the future, but the way it did it was just terrible. It was just terrible terrible script writing. Furthermore, I’d be surprised if the writers knew anything about the universe because they added so much ridiculous stuff that was just idiotic. Some examples include - Leia flying through spaces (she gets back in the ship without any sort of depressurisation and everyone’s fine and dandy), Yoda using his powers (why doesn’t Yoda, alone, destroy the first order then?), gravity in space, the ATAT’s land on that planet faster than Finn can get there (where did the ATAT’s even come from if the fleet was destroyed?), only one brief lightsaber fight scene, the ships run out of space fuel for the first time in the franchise, Snoke is just randomly killed (could’ve been done so much better), Luke is a whiney bum, Luke’s death is unbelievably unsatisfying and pointless, and for some reason the secret plan was held back from Poe (and therefore the audience) for no good reason... this is by no means an exhaustive list of all the things I hated about the film either! It was just trash. Horrible.… Expand

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Bestone890Dec 16, 2017

Good movie. I enjoyed it. That said, I knew even before I left the theater that the fan reviews would be mixed. There are lots of sad fanboys seeing the end of what they know and love. Did Disney get it perfect? No. Did they please everyone?Good movie. I enjoyed it. That said, I knew even before I left the theater that the fan reviews would be mixed. There are lots of sad fanboys seeing the end of what they know and love. Did Disney get it perfect? No. Did they please everyone? Nope. What I don't understand, is why people have to project their opinion as something everyone should be feeling. If you did not like the movie, that is OK. It's your opinion and you do not need to understand why there are fans and critics that loved the movie. Like I said, I enjoyed the movie, and as far as I am aware, that is all that matters.… Expand

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TheSwissMochaDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They killed snoke, luke is the first complaint. Second we dont know anything about snoke still and they disgraced lukes character. The entire movie went nowhere. Poe was whatever. Feminists will get qhat they want from Rey (overpowered girl with no explanation for her powers besides shes just came that way) finn should have just stayed in a coma woth the hprrible subplot. Phasma wtf why wrre you in this!!!!!??? Kylo is just a kid with a temper tantrum the only avtor worse than Jessie eisenvers lex luthor.… 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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BumFrontManDec 19, 2017

Just like in Back To The Future 2, what if you could go back in time, to an evil past where everything you once loved has been destroyed and shat on. Welcome to Star Wars Episode 8, just like Final Fantasy 8, anything labelled with an eightJust like in Back To The Future 2, what if you could go back in time, to an evil past where everything you once loved has been destroyed and shat on. Welcome to Star Wars Episode 8, just like Final Fantasy 8, anything labelled with an eight should fill you with dread. This film takes all the things that were good about the original series, sticks them in a blender and shats on them. In a move by Disney to make Episodes 1-3 seem good in comparison. All your favourite characters and their images are ruined and instea filled with social justice propoganda. You shouldn't even watch this movie even for free, as the hours you will waste watching it, not only will have you grasping for those hours of your lives back, you'll be forever traumatised knowing that Disney came and ruined your childhood memories. Sign the 'Last Jedi' petition and let's have this travesty removed from official canon.… Expand

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EvanMeDec 19, 2017

A repugnant film that shows absolutely zero respect for its legacy, while continuing in its predecessor's trend of shamelessly plagiarizing the original trilogy for ideas. This movie is worse than worthless; it's a desecration. Do yourselfA repugnant film that shows absolutely zero respect for its legacy, while continuing in its predecessor's trend of shamelessly plagiarizing the original trilogy for ideas. This movie is worse than worthless; it's a desecration. Do yourself and the universe a favor and allow this and all other films in this repulsive reboot to die in the obscurity they deserve.
Also, screw porgs.… Expand

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rez0rDec 19, 2017

The filmmakers were obviously more interested in hitting as many story beats as possible while zig-zagging between twist and turns instead of just telling a story about hope.

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JamesJulianDec 19, 2017

Disappointing, horrible plot lines, and what's worse dismantles all that is good in the franchise. I went and signed the Petition to have this movie removed from the Star Wars canon. It doesn't deserve to be in the same galaxy, let aloneDisappointing, horrible plot lines, and what's worse dismantles all that is good in the franchise. I went and signed the Petition to have this movie removed from the Star Wars canon. It doesn't deserve to be in the same galaxy, let alone dvd rack as the originals. We need a redo!… Expand

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Lawgdawg26Dec 19, 2017

Preface: I am an intelligent person who enjoys, and has studied, films for years. This movie was awesome and Rian Johnson did a great job. Anybody who thinks none of the other Star Wars movies contain their fair share of plot holes and faultsPreface: I am an intelligent person who enjoys, and has studied, films for years. This movie was awesome and Rian Johnson did a great job. Anybody who thinks none of the other Star Wars movies contain their fair share of plot holes and faults is crazy, cuz they all do. This movie rips the saga out of the "fans'" hands and shows that Johnson had all intentions of making something original and his own. I love the lack of generic star wars tropes. It feels new and different and I love the he'll out of it for those reasons. Wish Johnson was doing episode 9, I'm afraid we might get a reskinned return of the Jedi with JJ. Regardless, Johnson made the sky the limit with the future of this saga and I'm super pumped about it.… Expand

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S4R4J03Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am officially done with the Disney 'Star Wars' timeline. They have shown zero respect for the beloved original characters and I am nowhere near emotionally invested enough in their new characters to actually care what happens to them. I'm done. TFA was bad enough but at least presented some hopeful plot points for the future. This new movie not only did not deliver on those plot points, but completely laid waste to the heart and soul of the franchise - Luke Skywalker. I trusted that Disney knew how to be a caretaker of such a legacy franchise. I cannot believe how wrong I was.… Expand

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AnimuzDec 19, 2017

This movie is filled with plot holes, ignores Star Wars lore, insults classic characters, has no flow, is littered with terrible attempts at humor, has some CGI which is cringe worthy, does not advance the story, does not make sense, does notThis movie is filled with plot holes, ignores Star Wars lore, insults classic characters, has no flow, is littered with terrible attempts at humor, has some CGI which is cringe worthy, does not advance the story, does not make sense, does not answer questions left by the previous film, is filled with social and political agendas, and is extremely boring. This is the worst Star Wars movie of all time. It's a second rate comic book movie at best.… Expand

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inopinatusDec 19, 2017

A s***show of military incompetence in which two sides take turns to demonstrate how tactically inept they are and how little strategic foresight they possess.

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MarlonicusDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know where to start with how bad this is. I have moved on from disbelief to anger. The film is a mess. It squanders a largely talented cast of actors including Mark Hamill to set fire to the legacy of the originals and succeeds in burying the franchise in one go. Script is dire. The plot is complete nonsense. There is zero suspense and about million instances of just pure terrible moments. The Leia scene in space is just the worst thing that's ever happened in a film. That this made it through a test screening and an editing process is frankly astonishing. I wish I'd never seen it.… Expand

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crober72Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recall seeing Empire for the first time back in 1980. Granted, I was 8, but I do recall being disappointed. For MANY years after, Empire was always the weak link for me. I loved Star Wars and Return of the Jedi, but not Empire. As I got older, I obviously realized how great it was, and now it's by far my favorite. It took me probably 15 years to get there, though. Being 45 going into this one, it didn't take quite as long, but I still left the theater feeling a little unsure about what I just watched. In a very broad sense, a lot of what I hoped to see made it into the movie, but almost none of it in a way that I remotely expected. There was also quite a bit that I did not see coming. I loved TFA, and I love the Last Jedi. It is NOT all that similar to what's come before, and with a little time to digest, I think that's precisely what loved.… Expand

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EricSedanoDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account for the sole purpose of making this review. The movie is OK and mediocre, visuals are stunning and some of the scenes are good. But what really killed it for me is the story and dismissing the lore star-wars already have. The bad jokes, the Mary sue Rey, Snoke, there is a lot of things wrong here but killing of these characters and not doing justice in doing so is a big dick move. I get it, there is new heroes, new age is coming to star-wars. I have no problem with that in fact I will support it for the future generation to enjoy same as I did when I was a kid. However, without proper story telling it won't work. Fans will not love Rey cause she is just strong and she is a female. Wonder Woman did it right why can't you? Too much political agenda as well. But what really hurt me is how they did Luke. I watch a lot of Hamill's disappointment and now I get why. Disney please don't do Episode 9 and return Starwars to GL. :(… 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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RepentantSkyDec 19, 2017

Put simply Star Wars The Last Jedi is a learning experience for all of us and the characters in the film itself. For us, it's about learning to accept that we are wrong, and that we can't predict the future of what's going to happen in aPut simply Star Wars The Last Jedi is a learning experience for all of us and the characters in the film itself. For us, it's about learning to accept that we are wrong, and that we can't predict the future of what's going to happen in a movie, though apparently most people have refused to accept that lesson. For the characters of the film itself, it's about learning who they will be moving forward, sometimes from characters many of us have grown to love, or from characters we may grow to hate, but it's all learning, and that makes it very interesting indeed. I hope as time goes on, and if people see this review, they'll realize this. The film is not perfect, but to review based on what you expected it to be instead of what it is, is a constant sign of failure. Star Wars: The Last Jedi easily earns a 9 from me.… Expand

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WayneCDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Originally I liked this movie, but after some thoughts, the movie leaves a very bad taste in my mind. Something is just fundamentally wrong with the story. It seems that a lot of people have this kind of experience. Now why is that? Most films do not do that, why this one does? I think this is something the writers of later Star Wars films need to seriously consider.

Now I will offer my 2 cents as to why that is. But first realize that it’s not just the hardcore fans that may not like this movie. I am a fan, but not a hardcore one. I only watched Star Wars movies and nothing else (no books, animation, lore etc), probably like most people. The reason is more fundamental than the SW universe itself.

Might contain spoilers.

The writer tries very hard to tackle many themes in this movie, and he/she failed in many of them. Let’s take a look at 2 of them:

The Force is For Everyone / Everything: Fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with this idea, and it does not violates the stories of previous Star Wars films (there were many Jedi/Sith, and Obi-wan also explained it to Luke in similar ways etc). But the problem is: to use/harness something, one should require to WORK for it, even if they are talented. It’s like writers need to learn and practice how to write, engineers need to learn math and science, even talented Mozart need to learn from very young age about violin & piano, and Jedi needs to learn about the force and practice using it. But in this movie, people can use & harness something so great without learning & practicing. That just strays tooooooo far away from people’s everyday experience, and when this happens, people will feel some kind of fundamental inconsistency (Mary Sue etc), and start to feel that this is a bad story.

Flawed Heroes: This is another theme the movie tries to develop in several plot lines, but failed. Once again, there is nothing wrong with this idea, and flawed heroes, tragic heroes, legend vs reality theme has been tackled in previous SW films. However, when you have characters that act in ways that do not follow common sense, you need to clarify it somehow. And when you have an established character that did something so fundamentally against what they were...it just does not work. Flawed heroes do not mean a fundamental change in characters, it just meant that heroes have BOTH vice and virtue as well. There might be many other failed themes, but these are 2 I can think of now. The writers of SW really need to think about what kind of story are they trying to tell, instead of trying and failing all over the place.… Expand

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NamesRHardMKDec 19, 2017

Is the Last Jedi perfect? Nope, it sure isn't. But it is a "good" star wars movie. It has it's flaws, especially in the second act, however it does nothing to hurt the canon and is desperately trying to move away from the stranglehold thatIs the Last Jedi perfect? Nope, it sure isn't. But it is a "good" star wars movie. It has it's flaws, especially in the second act, however it does nothing to hurt the canon and is desperately trying to move away from the stranglehold that the fandoms love of original trilogy has on the canon. Go into it with your eyes open and you will have a good time.… Expand

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allquixoticDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fairly uninspired Star Wars story, that does a lot of weird things, isn't funny but tries to be, and has tons of plot holes and seemingly random occurrences that don't feel like a movie at all. Not memorable. One of the worst Star Wars films.… Expand

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metacriticjeffgDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've had a good life. My parents loved me. I have a good job. My wife and kids treat me well...but I would trade it all if doing so meant that I could un-watch The Last Jedi.

History will probably remember this film as "The Star Wars with a reenactment of the O.J. Simpson chase as the main story". And that's if they're lucky.

I can't believe I'm typing this, but in the first 10 minutes of the film, the rebels successfully disable an enemy warship by flying straight up to it in an X-wing, calling the ship's captain directly - and being patched straight through to him, then feigning a bad audio connection to distract him while they blow up all the cannons on the deck. It's an astonishing early indication that Rian Johnson made this film using roughly the same process that a 7-year-old might use when he starts talking to other 7-year-olds without thinking about what he was going to say first.

For the next 2 hours and 32 minutes, the audience gets punched in the intellectual balls over, and over, and over again. Then the movie ends.

The budget was well spent on visual effects, but everything else about the movie from the script, to the plot itself, to the dozens of wildly useless scenes and characters was flat out stupefying.

So bad.… Expand

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thorshammerbcDec 19, 2017

Last Jedi gets an 86 CRITIC rating here for good reason. The story is far better than Seven - which was basically a New Hope rehash (without improving it). Plot moves in welcome new directions, effects are great, there's characterLast Jedi gets an 86 CRITIC rating here for good reason. The story is far better than Seven - which was basically a New Hope rehash (without improving it). Plot moves in welcome new directions, effects are great, there's character development galore... and it's FUNNY! This movie rocks.

The disenchantment from 'fans' goes way beyond partisan. Lamenting plot holes is absurd for space opera genre movies like this; these are not only standard fare but also largely beside the point. I've seen all three trilogies (2/3 of the most current of course...)in their original runs, and they all shine in their own right and for their TIME. Each is distinctly fun in a different way. Expecting them to merely recreate past glory is both futile and boring.… Expand

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dcdcchrisDec 16, 2017

STARWARS is on life support. All the old characters need to go, Luke and Lea looked completely washed up. The new Characters are a joke, it's like they were hired by HR to fill diversity quotas. Even my daughter wanted to leave near the end.

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MalFet1999Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve written, deleted, and rewritten more lines of this review than I care to recall. The opening lines most of all. My goal was to approach this with a level head rather than give into the pointless rage that seems to be gripping many reviewers. There’s plenty to be angry about, after all. But the more I reflected on it the more it became clear that I don’t feel anger at all. I feel sadness. The Last Jedi broke my heart.

Rian Johnson wanted to take Star Wars in a new direction. I don’t fault him or Disney for that. This is not the first time that changes have enraged a fandom. It certainly won’t be the last. But this shift is not merely a change in scope or some bold new direction for the franchise. It’s a bellwether for Disney’s vision of the future. It’s the death of Star Wars as we knew it.

Just like thousands of others, I’ve enumerated my very own list of things that put me off about TLJ. But rather than nail my grievances to the Internet like the Martin Luther of Nerds, I think the most important thing to do is to add context to all the complaints about the “tone” of the movie.

Abrams and Johnson delivered starkly different messages with their films. Abrams tells audiences that The Force Awakens will “begin to make things right” and that what made Star Wars special can be reclaimed by a new generation. Conversely, Johnson urges the audience to forge a new path toward the future. Rather than build upon Abram’s foundation he declares with The Last Jedi that the past must be left behind. It’s true that Abrams rehashed most of the major themes of the original trilogy in Episode VII. TFA didn’t have an original plot. But it used that familiar structure to introduce new characters that felt like a part of the Star Wars universe. Those characters had the potential to organically evolve the franchise over the course of a trilogy. JJ handled the lore with care, like something sacred. He preserved the soul of Star Wars.

Johnson took an aggressive opposition to Abrams’ approach. He brought his audience a more original core story, but chose to undermine Star Wars tropes in favor of a harried race toward the future. He treated the groundwork of The Force Awakens as a list of plot points to clean up rather than as a launch pad for rising action. He made choices that forever closed the doors that Abrams opened.

The best example of this is in the treatment of Anakin’s lightsaber. In The Force Awakens it is a character. It carries weight and guides the action. It acts as a reminder of a tragic past as well as the catalyst for a bright future. For the last two years it has been frozen in time, waiting in Rey’s outstretched hand as her training in the ways of The Force is just about to begin… only to be treated as a slapstick punchline in the end.

I laughed in the theater when Luke tossed his father’s lightsaber over his shoulder. I wanted to find humor in it. Maybe there would be a lesson? Perhaps a Yoda-esque farce? But like most of The Last Jedi, it was an empty action; a cheap subversion of expectations. From that moment the lightsaber was simply a prop. Its role in Luke’s life barely acknowledged. Its thrall over Rey forgotten. The details of its recovery left to some future spin off movie. Where Abrams saw meaning and nuance in the rich history of Anakin’s lightsaber, Johnson saw a brutal laser sword that tethered him to someone else’s narrative. The destruction of Anakin’s lightsaber was not poetic. It was not a symbol for the conflict between Rey and Kylo Ren. It was a message: what came before is ended.

I’m not angry at Rian Johnson. I’m not angry at Disney. I’m sad that The Force Awakens was a one-off. It was a “Star Wars Story.” Its questions will never have answers. In the end it didn’t make things right at all.… Expand

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web0ramaDec 19, 2017

Another round of edits would've really helped this movie out. A few amazing scenes but simply too much cruft that really take away the momentum of the main plot. The humor is painful even by Star Wars standards.

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UnbeatableSithDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is bad and I do not like it. The dialogue is mostly good, and the acting is fantastic. The visuals are incredible, and so is the fight choreography (what little there is in the film). I also enjoy that the film respects the prequels and celebrates in a balance between the new and old Star Wars. The only reason I don't like the film is strictly Luke Skywalker's unfortunate and unseemly death. I mean - Rose was kind of in the way, but that's minor compared to the horrid act that is killing Luke Skywalker. Such an event will not be forgotten. Moving on from the past to focus strictly on the new is a naive and childish concept that has turned a franchise with some potential into a franchise with essentially no potential whatsoever. Episode IX will be interesting, but I am not in the slightest bit excited for its release. Solo and Kenobi will almost certainly be horrendous films and fail critically. This film was an atrocity to mankind. Artists need to learn that their actions have consequences. I do hope that Disney learns their lesson, and avoids damaging other franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The X-Files. I suppose we'll see. In the meantime - go see the first two thirds of The Last Jedi! It's a fantastic first two thirds of a film! Have fun!… Expand

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Joey_KhaosDec 19, 2017

I wish I could un-watch to keep my childhood alive. Lukes story arc is an insult to fans of the original trilogy. Mark Hamill's strong performance is the only bright spark in this plot hole laden disasterpiece.

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GregKDec 19, 2017

Solid addition to the series. Mark Hamill's best performance as Luke Skywalker, and great character building throughout. Surprises throughout. Some plot contrivances keep it from a 10.

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thicccentaurDec 19, 2017

Before you call me a neckbeard fanboy, I just want to point out that I'm a girl and tired of these strong, badass female leads (like Rey) dominating Hollywood. The Last Jedi happens to be another addition to this nauseating trend. Here is myBefore you call me a neckbeard fanboy, I just want to point out that I'm a girl and tired of these strong, badass female leads (like Rey) dominating Hollywood. The Last Jedi happens to be another addition to this nauseating trend. Here is my review: The Last Jedi is a lackluster, disappointing movie. Horrendous flat characters, unnecessary side plot, and contains poor dialogue. Yup, that’s Disney’s Star Wars for you! Rian Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy definitely ruined our beloved, special franchise. If you don't see the flaws in this film, I assume you prefer quantity, not quality, Star Wars movies. 0/10 from me.… Expand

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pessimist93Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a **** insult to all star wars fans. You get over 150 min of pure, pointless nonsense. If this was running on tv and didn't had the Star Wars name, you would turn this **** off after 20 min tops. Because it's just filler, disneyfied to an extend thats even insulting for actual Disney movies.

The story was almost completely predictable and filled with bull****. For me as a imperial fan, this was just more than 150min of pure agony. And even my rebel buddy sitting next to me was facepalming every few minutes, only interupted by starring in disbelief at the screen.

But let's talk about a few points of this movie that were just complete crap. 5000 characters are not enough to describe the mess. 500000 would even barely be enough.

At the beginning it's said that the first order has nearly wiped out all of the resistance. And then shortly before they can deal the deceisive blow, all officers go suddenly braindead. Allowing a single **** fighter to disable the 2. most powerful ship of the order singlehandedly. And then a few bombers come and destroy it..... While every other ship of the fleet is watching......and no more fighters are deployed....and nobody is firing at the rebels anymore.....and somebody forgot to bring an interdictor cruiser.....

The first order then tails the fleeing rebels and manages to detet them falling from hyperspace. The rebels can only run, since their fuel is almost depleted and they almost get wiped out by enemy fighters. Instead of finishing them off, the order decided to follow them.....without sending additional fighter to attack them....and waiting for them to run out of fuel....and without calling in reinforcements to block their escape route......

And when they finally were about to destroy the last rebel ship and end the rebellion, guess who pulls out a super weapon out of their asses? And it's a weapon they could have come up with centuries ago.....

Seriously, this movie is almost on level with episode 2. Go spend your hard earned money on a pizza. Or a handjob from a crack whore. In both cases more satisfying experiences than this gigantic pile of disney ****… 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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KedanzaDec 19, 2017

This Movie makes you miss George Lucas and rethinking your opinion about the Prequels. I actually Watched all Movies after i've seen The Last Jedi last week and now i'm a 100% Sure that The Last Jedi is one of the worst Star Wars Movies iThis Movie makes you miss George Lucas and rethinking your opinion about the Prequels. I actually Watched all Movies after i've seen The Last Jedi last week and now i'm a 100% Sure that The Last Jedi is one of the worst Star Wars Movies i have ever seen. I loved the OT and i even liked Episode 3. To be honest i like Revenge of the Sith more then Episode 8 and if Rian Johnson ever makes another Star Wars Movie, i wouldn't watch it. Disney and Rian Johnson killed Star Wars and this Movie felt like the End of the Saga. I hope JJ can save Episode IX, before Rian Johnson screws up Star Wars forever with his own Trilogy, that noboby wants to see anymore.

I hate you Rian Johnson! I hope you read this and feel bad for what you did to Millions of Star Wars Fans!… Expand

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felipemaiafDec 19, 2017

This movie is so bad that I created an account to review it. Even all those nice dogfights would make this **** a good movie. So many plot holes, poor character construction, 0 **** to previous movies and the list goes on

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xnashDec 19, 2017

The movie has had good ideas, but the storyline is so basic, the drama and tension became a simply explication, maybe because they were thinking in keep the movie in G and not under PG rated. The lost of the mystic and the effort to erase theThe movie has had good ideas, but the storyline is so basic, the drama and tension became a simply explication, maybe because they were thinking in keep the movie in G and not under PG rated. The lost of the mystic and the effort to erase the Star Wars "old school", become anoying.
For my, this is the final confirmation of the SW's dead. Since now, it became a set of jedi's chiché and stuff to keep the merchandising growing up and keeping the movie away from PG to the conquest of more childs.… Expand

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carlostibDec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is absolute garbage. It shows that nobody in Disney, nor on same Lucasfilm has any idea of what Star Wars is. Not even Kathleen Kennedy, who is supposed to be the custodian of Star Wars lore and story cohesion and after working with Lucas for many years, you would think something of SW lore and sense would stick with her, well , it seems she's just a business woman who's only in for the money and doesn't care on the quality of the product....or she couldn't say no to Disney whims , which make her a coward business woman.
Anyway, is understandable that after the mess that The Force Awakens was , story wise, it would have been hard to fix that mess in the Last Jedi, or at least explain further some of the things portrayed in TFA, such as, who are the Knights of Ren?, Who the hell is Snoke, from where did he come from, how this apparently powerful being was out of the radar from the Sith of the galaxy (Palpatine and Vader)?. Why Rey is so powerful and knows how to master Jedi techniques where she had zero training before?. and a large etc etc etc.

Well guess what, nothing of this is explained in TLJ and is actually discarded at all by Rian Johnson's horrible excuse of a script. He decided just to kill Snoke without providing background story, he decided that Rey is a nobody with nobody parents who sold her for booze. So she's just powerful, just because, you know, girl power and 21st century feminism. Knights of Ren was a BS invented by JJ Abrams and Rian seems didn't like that subject so he decided to just ignore them completely in this movie.
And the worst sin of Johnson....he transformed Luke Skywalker into the ultimate coward in the galaxy. Yes, that same Luke Skywalker with many heroic traits from the original trilogy, that Jedi that sensed the good in his twisted and evil father (the second most evil villain in the galaxy, by the way) and went into a suicide mission to bring him back to the light , because he was family, that same Luke, years after in The Last Jedi era he decided to kill his nephew (the only son of his twin sister and his freaking best friend, Han), just because he showed few dark side tendencies....really Disney?.
That made him a coward being and seems he didn't try anymore to bring Kylo back to the light or confront Snoke as the Master Jedi he supposedly was, he just left everybody, friends, family and decided he wanted to die alone in some forgotten island in a distant world. And for what reason Luke left a map so his friends could find him "in a time of need" in the first place, if the real reason for him was to escape to die alone and didn't want to be bothered?. It doesn't make sense at all.

The way Rian Johnson's disrespected Luke's character like that is unforgivable. It throws to the garbage can the Hero's journey that George Lucas built for this character. Also, what was the point of Rose and Finn?, was just a distractor and made no purpose at all for the overall story. Why the admiral Holdo couldn't just tell Poe of her plans so he would't have call for mutiny in the first place? Is very idiotic of her part.

And Leia Mary Poppins was ridiculous. Yes, she might have the force (she is the daugther of the Chosen one, Anakin Skywalker after all) and surely she also is strong in the Force, and might even have received training or some lessons from his brother Luke, but nothing of this is explained in the movie. Is just a Christmas miracle that she survived in the vaccum of space with no suit and after an explosion blasted a few feet from her, it seems. Is Disney magic , most likely.

In conclusion, this movie is deeply flawed and plain bad, Rian Johnson should just stick to direct and never touch a pen again to write ANYTHING.
I don't have any interest of the 3 pieces of garbage he will supposedly create in the new trilogy Disney assigned to him. He dropped the ball severely in the Last Jedi. Movie is not worth the money or your time. You will waste 2 and half hours of your life in this.

It seems that the real Star Wars story finished in Episode VI, Return of the Jedi. This Disney Star Wars is not Star Wars, is something else. Is not even good sci-fi.… Expand

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Lekgolo137Dec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La película es entretenida y te echas unas risas viéndola, pero es mala con ganas, el guión es bazofia, y la profundidad del argumento y de los personajes prácticamente inexistente.
Y el problema no tiene nada que ver con tonterías como el sexo de los personajes o que haya humor fácil. El problema es que la película es irreal, para nada creíble. Y no me refiero a que haya naves espaciales, alienígenas y poderes "mágicos", de esa base partimos como algo normal y creíble en la ciencia fición. El problema es que los personajes toman decisiones estúpidas de forma repetida, ocurren cosas inexplicables continuamente, y se contradice en muchas ocasiones con lo que se había establecido como cierto en las películas anteriores.
Como película sci-fi estándar "esta bién" y "es entretenida" (tampoco nada del otro mundo), pero como película de Star Wars es una AFRENTA.… Expand

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MalavarTCOneDec 19, 2017

Unique take on the franchise. Watched it three times. I'm liking it more and more each time I see it. Watch reviews for questions you may have after seeing it, some of your questions will be answered. Not every moment was great though.

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jaredwallace91Dec 19, 2017

In defense of The Last Jedi:

This movie is unpredictable and unlike any Star Wars film to proceed it. Yes, there are elements of the movie that at first seem out of place for a Star Wars film. The Force is used in new ways. You can even sayIn defense of The Last Jedi:

This movie is unpredictable and unlike any Star Wars film to proceed it. Yes, there are elements of the movie that at first seem out of place for a Star Wars film. The Force is used in new ways. You can even say the Force and its many forms (and its divisiveness) are the star of the film. There are many plot-points and none have the ending the audience is prepared for. The film movies quickly, yet it is the longest in the franchise. Most noticeably, Luke Skywalker's story "does not go the way you think." At first, all of these unprecedented changes come as a shock. That may be unsettling for Star Wars fans that feel the franchise must fit in a box. For everyone else, this movie is everything Star Wars should be: funny, unpredictable, filled with family drama, mystic, and inspiring. This movie will be debated as long as Star Wars is a main staple in popular culture. But it should be watched, reflected on, and remembered for bringing new life into one of the longest lasting sagas in cinema's history.… Expand

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rmelvilleDec 19, 2017

This review is coming from a neutral Star Wars viewer. I'm by no means a fanboy, and I can honestly say this is an objectively BAD film on so many levels. I won't go into the details, as they've been hashed over in so many other user reviews,This review is coming from a neutral Star Wars viewer. I'm by no means a fanboy, and I can honestly say this is an objectively BAD film on so many levels. I won't go into the details, as they've been hashed over in so many other user reviews, but the writing and storytelling is shockingly lazy and shoddily done. It's inexplicable to me that this film is so highly rated by the so called "critics". Campy humor with no balance, non-sensical and thin character development, gaping plot holes that appear constantly throughout the film, sub-plots that are totally irrelevant to the story, a central plot that is mind-numbingly stupid (they're running out of gas in space), and a lot of excruciatingly bad dialogue make for an overall terrible 2 1/2 hour movie going experience. I'd seriously rather watch any of the prequels than re-watch this film. For real. Rian Johnson should be embarrassed, and so should all the professional shills who are promoting this $200 million dumpster fire.… Expand

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sleepygeneDec 19, 2017

I have never bothered to write an online movie review in my life before this. This is how strongly I feel about how disappointing TLJ was. I loved the Force Awakens. This movie was utter garbage. Looking forward to JJ Abrams returning to theI have never bothered to write an online movie review in my life before this. This is how strongly I feel about how disappointing TLJ was. I loved the Force Awakens. This movie was utter garbage. Looking forward to JJ Abrams returning to the helm for the next movie. I think switching directors hurt this film greatly.… Expand

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dslimpullsDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FYI: I'm not a bot John Campea/Collider Crew... Watched the film twice. The first time I was overwhelmed by what I saw so I knew I needed to see it again. After I watched it for a second time I started to have real issues with it besides Luke's character arc. Major plot points set up in TFA are never answered or just brushed to the side... The logic of Star Wars was completely changed... Somehow force ghosts can affect the world, and you no longer need training to use the force in advanced ways... Hell, even LEIA CAN SOMEHOW FLY THROUGH SPACE... HOW?? Also the writing in this film is poor... Finn's storyline could've been cut out with Rey doing actual training. Instead we got forced political themes like animal cruelty and capitalism.. Which is completely funny because it's DISNEY... The company that is turning into a monopoly... Anyways, the movie was visually stunning and felt like Star Wars, but the fact that the characters haven't progressed at all in this second film makes me less excited for the finale of the trilogy. Also... Luke milking **** WHY!!!!!!… Expand

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cine_a_dayDec 19, 2017

I loved this film. The character development was surprising and engrossing. The action scenes were beautiful. highly recommend as a long time Jedi!

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zac_downunderDec 17, 2017

Having seen The Last Jedi twice now, I can say that each viewing I left the cinema with a different feeling. On my initial viewing I felt conflicted and unsure of what I had just seen, and couldn't decide whether I enjoyed the movie or not. IHaving seen The Last Jedi twice now, I can say that each viewing I left the cinema with a different feeling. On my initial viewing I felt conflicted and unsure of what I had just seen, and couldn't decide whether I enjoyed the movie or not. I believe this came down to expectations on what I thought I would be gaining from Episode VII and what the film actually delivered. Upon my second viewing however, I left the cinema feeling satisfied and excited with the new unexpected direction. for a 2 and half hour movie it certainly flies by and rarely loses its pacing, the plot isn't without its flaws though but it is greater than the sum of its parts, it delivers some amazing visuals with one scene being especially jaw dropping. the acting is also top notch, with strong performances particularly from Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and Andy Serkis. it is a very well constructed film and a fine addition to the Star Wars Universe 8.5/10

Edit: I want to address the 0 scores people are giving, i don't care how old you are, whether you are 10 years old or 50 years old. Show some goddamn maturity!! i understand if you didn't enjoy the plot, that is fine, no movie will please everyone. but try and at least acknowledge the skill that has gone into the special effects, or the music, or the acting, or even the set design and costume design. You cannot sit there and tell me all of those things plus more are representative of a ZERO score, go ahead and subtract points for a story you hated i don't care, but show some objectivity and give it at least a 5 for all those aspects I've stated as they were executed with so much skill and expertise.… Expand

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