Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2017
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Point5Dec 17, 2017
The Last Jedi is the worst Star Wars movie in the 40-year-old franchise, and it's a rolling dumpster fire of a film to boot. Many seasoned fans like me absolutely detest this movie, but not because it "takes bold risks" and "wants to beThe Last Jedi is the worst Star Wars movie in the 40-year-old franchise, and it's a rolling dumpster fire of a film to boot. Many seasoned fans like me absolutely detest this movie, but not because it "takes bold risks" and "wants to be different," as if we're too immature and selfish to accept "change." Just stop using those weak straw men arguments.

We all know there are thoughtful, clever ways to make a unique and beloved movie by building upon an established universe and its characters. While The Empire Strikes Back succeeds in this -- being a completely different movie in tone and plot than A New Hope -- The Last Jedi strives to trash opportunities, insult fans, destroy legacies, and waste screen time, especially with respect to Kylo, Rey, Snoke, Luke, and Leia. Why? If you thought prequel elements like a 50's diner, fart jokes, midichlorians, Jar Jar, baby Boba Fett, space taxes, and "Noooo!" ruined Star Wars, then be prepared for numerous shocking and/or cringe-worthy surprises: The Last Jedi literally begins with a space-faring prank call, a bit that could have passed for a Verizon Super Bowl half-time commercial. Wow, how...creative! There is also a nauseating scene involving milking a green alien teat into a sports bottle. Again, why? Would post-divorce George Lucas even have the stones to storyboard an alien nipple? There is much more crap to say about The Last Jedi, but it was very difficult to pay attention after I wanted to walk out of the theater with my pretzel bites within the first hour. The wagon-train plot and its "epic casino mount" side-quest are boring, illogical, and unfulfilling. Most characters don't make any sense. For example, BB8 goes full-on Titanfall to save some idiots, and he becomes an actual weaponized coin bank! (I wish he'd spit some refunds back to the audience.) I think the worst thing about this movie is that it gleefully destroys Star Wars and its legacy -- things that make the movies amazing, memorable, and timeless. It treats viewers, young and old, like tools who need to be lectured or pitched a shady sale. Remember, kids: "Let the past die. Kill it if you have to." The mild twists, forced humor, and unexpected character deviations just aren't worth the costs to the culture. It'll still sell some sympathy toys, though...maybe some green alien milk.

Compared with the Disney safety squad who produced The Force Awakens, it seems like The Last Jedi was created in a pretentious vacuum of the most eccentric yes-men (or yes-women) with TNT-fueled chainsaws. Seriously, is this The Hateful Eight or Episode VIII? Why would film makers -- in the midst of a new, successful franchise -- flee from the potential of solved mysteries and blossoming intrigue developed by its predecessor? Why excitingly tease the audience (most of which were willing to forgive The Force Awakens for its flaws) but then crush their hopes, not even acknowledging the many abandoned questions? How far does the line have to move until Star Wars is just another Marvel or DC movie and the force becomes a slapstick mutant superpower?

Yes, there are many questions and dirty deeds. I'm too shocked to list them all. I've realized this whole Disney Star Wars thing is not only baffling but it's bordering on treacherous. So, I'd like to protect my good memories and watch the old movies, which are far better than this travesty. Disney has lost a life-long fan; I will not be investing any more time, energy, or money in any new Star Wars movies. That is a promise.… Expand
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CovertPetersenDec 17, 2017
Do not see this movie, do not give them your money, it is absolutely dreadful. The movie was like bad star wars fan fiction written by a 14 year old with no understanding of story structure, consistency in tone, or the governing rules of theDo not see this movie, do not give them your money, it is absolutely dreadful. The movie was like bad star wars fan fiction written by a 14 year old with no understanding of story structure, consistency in tone, or the governing rules of the universe in which the story is set. I was dumbstruck.… Expand
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TheFrostyPenDec 17, 2017
Nobody in the theatre cheered when it ended. There was more of a shocked silence. I felt mixed emotions. It wasn't terrible, but I feel sad with the feeling of being let down. Enter at your own risk.
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bmcmen2000Dec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK, this is the first review I have ever written, but this movie was so disappointing I felt it was worth the time to tell SW fans who aren't total idiots to NOT watch this movie. Terrible movie, horrible writing, wasted characters in Snoke and Captain Phasma, casino mission was forced inclusion for terrible characters that nobody wants to see, really Disney, nobody! I am supposed to believe Luke would be afraid of and think about killing his nephew? And his death is just a waste. The director should never do another movie again, he should hide in shame. I can't believe I'm saying this but next time I'll wait for Redbox.… Expand
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a2quaDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Signed up just so I could make a review to balance out all those professional reviewers who are obviously on the take from Disney.
I can forgive the film its blatant merchandising.
I can forgive it trashing the internal consistency of the starwars universe (Oh - we can ram at lightspeed - shame no one thought of that in the last movies - would've saved a bit of time taking down the death star....)
I can forgive it trashing the fans who love all the Star wars "lore" - the whole force/jedi/martial art training thing being turned into a harry potter style power. (thats not fair actually - harry needed to go to school)
I can forgive it trashing any attempt to explain the laws of physics violations in some sort of sensible way - bombs in space ...what is that?
I can forgive it having silly sub plots and characters who are killed before we get a chance to know them.
I can (just) forgive the space cows ( although I wish I could unsee them) I can forgive it a lot of things, if it was just a fun exciting film.
But it's not. For some reason I started looking at my watch after about 20 minutes. Thinking about it afterwards, I think the problem is all the main characters are off doing their own thing, rather than bonding and banding together, bouncing off each other and actually involving the audience. I couldnt give a fart in a jar what happened to any of them. By the time it got to the moderately interesting last half hour I was over it. And they fluffed a chance to really make things interesting when the two main characters could have got together and taken the whole thing in a new direction, neither all good or all bad.

But the thing I really can't forgive is killing admiral Akbar like that. Come on, he is an old friend - he should have at least gone down with the ship or on some mission of bravery - just being blown out of the window by a tie fighter - puhlease. This symbolises the whole film's attitudes to its history and the fans. Yeah I get they need a new direction, and that they want to get away from the heroic narrative and they need the new cast and all that, but there were a million better ways than this.

The reason for all the hate is that everyone of us out here pounding our keyboards could have written a better story arc and better reviews than what the well paid professionals have come up with. That's what makes me grind my teeth. It is nothing at all to do with the "girl power" or inclusiveness - it's to do with crap story telling and a bad plot.… Expand
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rex8tomDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was the worst Star Wars movie by far. If you can make it past space Leia then you are treated to a painful and unnecessary filler story for Finn and 40 minutes of ESP communication between the Rey and Kylo. Usually I can just root for the bad guys if I find the protagonists too unbelievable but they were comically bad. Think Spaceballs. Ripped out whatever soul Star Wars had left.… Expand
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ImOnFireDec 17, 2017
A disorganized mess, even more so than Rogue One was. It was exhilarating and touching at times, but it felt like every 5 minutes something came up which pissed me off, and in the end I can't forgive its faults...
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GainesvilleGuyDec 17, 2017
Wow what a surprise, more SJW trash from Disney. I seriously did not feel welcome watching this movie as a white male. It's one thing to try and cast a diverse set of actors, it's another to be outright hostile to a single demographic.Wow what a surprise, more SJW trash from Disney. I seriously did not feel welcome watching this movie as a white male. It's one thing to try and cast a diverse set of actors, it's another to be outright hostile to a single demographic. This movie should be rated R for racist. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
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mrdugongDec 17, 2017
The Worst star wars movie to date. Some scenes were absolutely pointless and slowed the pace of the movie. Cringe worthy, forced comedy. Honestly, this movie sucked all the passion, wide eyed excitement of the trilogy. There were alsoThe Worst star wars movie to date. Some scenes were absolutely pointless and slowed the pace of the movie. Cringe worthy, forced comedy. Honestly, this movie sucked all the passion, wide eyed excitement of the trilogy. There were also extremely preachy moments. This is not a BOLD direction. An example of Bold direction would be Thor Ragnarok. This is not Bold. It's just pure, unadulterated, disrespectful sh**t.… Expand
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Bugcatcher3DDec 17, 2017
Poor & empty story arc. Starts well but falls down very quickly after that. Poor use of characters. Continuation of story arc of previous films dismissed for nothing. Visually it was stunning though lacked that 'Galaxy Far Far Away' feelPoor & empty story arc. Starts well but falls down very quickly after that. Poor use of characters. Continuation of story arc of previous films dismissed for nothing. Visually it was stunning though lacked that 'Galaxy Far Far Away' feel to it as everything felt familiar in an unexciting way. Some parts worked well but for some reason the writers and director decided to through out all the history and cannon material that the Star Wars universe is built on, just to make there own rubbish up. Very poor effort at story telling.… Expand
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DarthVread005Dec 17, 2017
Disappointing, cluttered movie with no sense of direction and waisted characters. I have read and written better fan fictions than this movie. Still visually stunning though. Good comedic moments and loved every scene with Luke and Rey. GoodDisappointing, cluttered movie with no sense of direction and waisted characters. I have read and written better fan fictions than this movie. Still visually stunning though. Good comedic moments and loved every scene with Luke and Rey. Good to see Mark Hammil in a new star wars movie where he actually talks.… Expand
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MyotisMacDec 17, 2017
A satisfying film that effectively ties up many of the plot threads introduced in The Force Awakens while expanding on characters both old and new in surprising and believable ways. The humor is often a bit more "modern" than the previousA satisfying film that effectively ties up many of the plot threads introduced in The Force Awakens while expanding on characters both old and new in surprising and believable ways. The humor is often a bit more "modern" than the previous movies, but doesn't get in the way of the story and adds levity in a natural way. The Last Jedi deviates surprisingly far from a standard three-act structure, which can make the film feel disjointed at times, especially with many characters' plotlines unfolding at the same time. However, dramatic tension/release is doled out in a way that keeps the film tense and engaging despite its length. I did find myself noticing how long the film had gone on about the 1h50m mark, but was quickly recaptured by an excellent last act.

As a meta-Metacritic aside, I feel the people complaining about the Porgs' incredibly brief and unobtrusive appearance in this film is probably just suffering from some kind of Minions-induced trauma, because they stay out of the way of the film's momentum and aren't obnoxious like some other Star Wars creatures have been (see: Gungans and Ewoks).… Expand
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JoncanuckDec 17, 2017
There wasn't any real point or worthy storyline to this movie. I also felt the new character selections to be weak and poorly chosen. Of course any Star Wars movie will get a big opening with lots of loyal viewers but this movie was flat outThere wasn't any real point or worthy storyline to this movie. I also felt the new character selections to be weak and poorly chosen. Of course any Star Wars movie will get a big opening with lots of loyal viewers but this movie was flat out awful....… Expand
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rabidaardvark44Dec 17, 2017
The problem is not that Last Jedi and Force Awakens are vastly inferior to the original films; it's that, without cynically piggybacking off the original films, there would be no reason for these movies to exist at all. Not only has DisneyThe problem is not that Last Jedi and Force Awakens are vastly inferior to the original films; it's that, without cynically piggybacking off the original films, there would be no reason for these movies to exist at all. Not only has Disney has subverted and disrespected the original films' themes and strongest character, the new characters are bland and unmemorable. And the central conflict is an incoherently plotted rehash of the Rebels-vs-Empire dynamic. Also, while I was initially excited by the return of the original films' aesthetics, the "traditional" Star Wars vibe has come to feel like a sad, bland recycling since it's in the service of bad storytelling. Star Wars has become a hollowed out shell and, based on the Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes scores, people are starting to notice. Here's hoping Disney will course-correct, though I'm not counting on it.… Expand
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brunoaDec 17, 2017
The worst Star Wars movie by far. Childish, awful plot and characters, terrible jokes every 5 min, poorly paced and, as expected, another movie used to shamelessly disseminate the leftist political agenda.
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ximoDec 17, 2017
Pelicula entretenida que puede estar bien como película fuera de la saga, nada tiene que ver con la saga star wars, pierden la esencia totalmente.Tampoco contextualizan mucho de lo importante de la anterior película "el despertar de laPelicula entretenida que puede estar bien como película fuera de la saga, nada tiene que ver con la saga star wars, pierden la esencia totalmente.Tampoco contextualizan mucho de lo importante de la anterior película "el despertar de la fuerza" (snoke, rey, luke en la isla...). Decepcionante en cuanto a star wars y entretenida como película.… Expand
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jamesdantonDec 17, 2017
I have walked out of three movies in my entire 40 years on the planet: Meet The Spartans, Battleship and now... a STAR WARS MOVIE??? I couldn't STAND it anymore, it was dumb and when it wasn't dumb it was BORING and when it wasn't boring itI have walked out of three movies in my entire 40 years on the planet: Meet The Spartans, Battleship and now... a STAR WARS MOVIE??? I couldn't STAND it anymore, it was dumb and when it wasn't dumb it was BORING and when it wasn't boring it was insulting me with bad comedy or ridiculous actions by established characters and bruising virtue signalling messages. What garbage.… Expand
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eschatusDec 17, 2017
It's flawed in a couple of places, mostly some pacing in the middle where we have our trio run off to get a macguffin. But I loved it, hit all the star wars notes without relying on nostalgia. It was nice to see a continuing trend of ladiesIt's flawed in a couple of places, mostly some pacing in the middle where we have our trio run off to get a macguffin. But I loved it, hit all the star wars notes without relying on nostalgia. It was nice to see a continuing trend of ladies being more than damsels in distress.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticDec 17, 2017
I've seen the film twice and boy was it better the second time. Rian Johnson puts his own style into this universe and the results are pretty great. I see the backlash because it does take chances but the risks taken are very well rewarded. A
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SomethingFierceDec 17, 2017
Amazing, one of the best Star Wars movies yet. No, it may not have been what you were expecting and it may not have had a lightsaber fight. Anyone who gives this a negative review is simply mad that they didn't get the movie just the way theyAmazing, one of the best Star Wars movies yet. No, it may not have been what you were expecting and it may not have had a lightsaber fight. Anyone who gives this a negative review is simply mad that they didn't get the movie just the way they wanted. There were some weak elements but the pros far outweigh the cons.… Expand
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BionicMattDec 17, 2017
Starts off slow but builds up speed. Some great moments and some brilliant call-backs. Lifted probably more from Ep V than was necessary, but far far less than VII did with IV. Overall a quality star wars entry, ignore the review-bombing.
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RCBobsDec 17, 2017
Johnson's take on George Lucas' universe is at once both bold and new, but also in conflict with JJ Abrams' characters and, at times, even itself. Major characters and events from TFA are ignored or reinterpreted and this proves to be bothJohnson's take on George Lucas' universe is at once both bold and new, but also in conflict with JJ Abrams' characters and, at times, even itself. Major characters and events from TFA are ignored or reinterpreted and this proves to be both the film's greatest strength and weakness. This is a great star wars story wrapped in an inconsistent tone and a painfully awkward relationship with the Force Awakens.… Expand
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Judge_DeathDec 17, 2017
Boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring..Boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...boring...… Expand
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JarJarBinks1991Dec 16, 2017
You-sah shud listen to mai: mai moovees is bessah than thissah! Now we-sah know dat critics revewz are fakesah newsah. They-sah beein pay for dee-sen revew! Pay-sah bai the big big lucas film, or dee-sen Deezneey. Moi moi. I-ah hope dat RianYou-sah shud listen to mai: mai moovees is bessah than thissah! Now we-sah know dat critics revewz are fakesah newsah. They-sah beein pay for dee-sen revew! Pay-sah bai the big big lucas film, or dee-sen Deezneey. Moi moi. I-ah hope dat Rian Jordan is-ah fiaaaaaa-ed. Anee had a bessah script den deesen-heesen… Expand
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smb14Dec 17, 2017
The Last Jedi curiously indulges in some of the worst traits of the Star Wars saga (awkward sub plots, undeveloped characters, unearned dramatic queues) at the same time it conscientiously - almost spitefully - labors to discredit some of theThe Last Jedi curiously indulges in some of the worst traits of the Star Wars saga (awkward sub plots, undeveloped characters, unearned dramatic queues) at the same time it conscientiously - almost spitefully - labors to discredit some of the best (brave but unpolished heroes, the mythos of the Jedi, the hard-earned nobility of Luke).


Part of the problem is that this latest entry in the Star Wars realm is so preoccupied with subverting expectations and wiping the slate clean that it doesn't appear to have any other purpose. Compelling development for the new cast is scarce, a small number of noteworthy characters are unceremoniously dismissed with almost no dramatic weight and the handling of presumed 'Last Jedi' Luke Skywalker is so inconsistent with his established character and legacy that what should have been the return of a hero ends up being a bitterly disappointing farce.


At best, The Last Jedi is a missed opportunity. To long time Star Wars fans, however, it may feel more like a cruel joke.… Expand
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epicfunDec 17, 2017
Beautiful. An intense and powerful experience. I have never been more excited about what the future holds for Star Wars. It was nothing like I expected. And I loved that about it.
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prestongreenDec 17, 2017
Easily one of the best Star Wars films ever made. Much better than Rogue One and Force Awakens. Both films felt they were lacking something and The Last Jedi did a great job bringing back the Star Wars feel while also not being afraid to tryEasily one of the best Star Wars films ever made. Much better than Rogue One and Force Awakens. Both films felt they were lacking something and The Last Jedi did a great job bringing back the Star Wars feel while also not being afraid to try new things. And this film is filled with multiple twists and turns that make it very entertaining and fresh when it comes to moving the story into new and exciting places. Definitely one of the best movies of 2017… Expand
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TgpossaDec 17, 2017
Star Wars: Episode VII is a deus ex machina festival with a lot of jokes. That movie makes the prequel trilogy good! Phantom manace at least have good lightsaber fights and podracers.
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JediInDenialDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Total garbage of a movie. Spoilers
JJ Abrahams said that 7's main purpose was to find Luke Skywalker the Jedi Master the Ex General of the Alliance - 8 makes Luke into a dull burnt out coward who doesn't want want to help his friends or the cause. He barely said anything to Chewie or R2 after what being apart 30+ years?
Rey- still no training Yoda- Why bother
Chewie- still awesome the only character who is stable and wants to fight regardless of what episode he is in (probably JJ Abrahams favorite like Spock- the sidekicks get a bump without weaknesses when JJ is involved)
Benicio del Toro- what a true waste of talent aligned with this hacker in 8
Rathter watch 6 and the teddy bears take the down empire with a couple side dishes of 1 and Jar Jar than watch 8 again or even attempt to watch the 9 and the solo movie. Disney ruined this franchise- wont be watching anything else by them- time for Indies.… Expand
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TehvendonDec 17, 2017
Had to login to rate the movie a 10 because of all the trolls rating the movie negatively. GG Metacritic. Anyone rating this movie below a 7 shouldn't be allowed on this website, obvious trolls or people that should stop watching movies. TheHad to login to rate the movie a 10 because of all the trolls rating the movie negatively. GG Metacritic. Anyone rating this movie below a 7 shouldn't be allowed on this website, obvious trolls or people that should stop watching movies. The Last Jedi was amazing and even better than 7, it's hilarious to see all of the people that try so hard to give the movie a bad wrap when they have no idea what they are even talking about.… Expand
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jkkLDec 17, 2017
It's a nice film, better than The Force Awekens and the Phantom Mence, and of course Attack of clones. This film have a good action, well action and intresting character.
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cephaloDec 17, 2017
Star Wars movies always involve hundreds of creative people who churn out masterpieces for the little details. Often though, the guy at the top can't match their enthusiasm and skill. This movie really epitomizes that. Some of the things IStar Wars movies always involve hundreds of creative people who churn out masterpieces for the little details. Often though, the guy at the top can't match their enthusiasm and skill. This movie really epitomizes that. Some of the things I liked about the previous movie were some of the questions it raised, so I was very disappointed to see those questions all thrown out in the sequel.

I get the feeling that the main outline for the plot was thrown together in a weekend, with no serious consideration of what had come before or what might come after. I feel I learned nothing about the past and wasn't given any reason to care about the future.

In politics or movies or anything else, don't step up for leadership if you don't have a vision. The director let his team down.… Expand
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stuxmusicDec 17, 2017
Do not listen to the negative reviews, this is a fine Star Wars film, and while it might have some light passing issues the general idea behind the hate the film is receiving is that it doesn't follow along with the fanfiction version certainDo not listen to the negative reviews, this is a fine Star Wars film, and while it might have some light passing issues the general idea behind the hate the film is receiving is that it doesn't follow along with the fanfiction version certain fans had in their heads, unable to accept any other view.… Expand
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KonjooDec 17, 2017
Sadly corporate Excel bars rigor wins again over creativity and the will to take an artistic risk. Episode VIII serves us a cocktail of mixed elements borrowed not just from one (case of Episode VII), but a few previous Saga installments,Sadly corporate Excel bars rigor wins again over creativity and the will to take an artistic risk. Episode VIII serves us a cocktail of mixed elements borrowed not just from one (case of Episode VII), but a few previous Saga installments, pretending to be something new to the franchise.
All of this dropped into weird sauce of plot holes, lack of logic, hollow secondary characters, and some bad visual design choices, disrespecting established legacy.

4 points. Because of the sentiment only.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantDec 17, 2017
This vast improvement over the last two installments in this storied franchise provides some much-needed relief to a series that was rapidly running out of gas and originality. With a well-crafted, insightful allegorical story line, fineThis vast improvement over the last two installments in this storied franchise provides some much-needed relief to a series that was rapidly running out of gas and originality. With a well-crafted, insightful allegorical story line, fine performances by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, excellent special effects and a restrained reliance on action sequences to carry the narrative, "The Last Jedi" gives viewers much to ponder while serving up an entertaining saga more in line with the original films in the "Star Wars" mythology. Admittedly it's not perfect -- a little overlong (especially in the pacing in the first 45 minutes), a little weak in its use of 3D effects and a tad too cutesy in its comic relief -- but these shortcomings don't significantly detract from the overall product. It's truly satisfying to see this franchise finally getting back on track.… Expand
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Therainmaker121Dec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I laughed. I cried. I was genuinely shocked and awed. It dared to piss off a lot of SW fans and I loved it. some fanboys didn't get the same **** all over again so there goes the **** and moaning rest assured no one hates star wars more than star wars fans… Expand
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MinijunkieDec 15, 2017
It's funny - I see people asking "what movie did the critics watch", and I'm over here wondering what movie THEY watched. The critics are bang on with their assessment here. This was awesome! I had my expectations beaten and lowered badly byIt's funny - I see people asking "what movie did the critics watch", and I'm over here wondering what movie THEY watched. The critics are bang on with their assessment here. This was awesome! I had my expectations beaten and lowered badly by these crappy user scores, and the movie delivered on the heart and action I would want from a Star Wars movie. I honestly don't get the negativity. I halfway think there's some sort of "anti-SJW" angle to it, which is really stupid if that's the case. Either that or people had trouble understanding or following what was going on. It's hard to say. Actually the more I read reddit, the more I realize a lot of people didn't understand some of the plot points. Some of them are pretty subtle.

The movie isn't perfect - it has pacing issues for sure, and was too long in my opinion. It could have used some editing and some of the story arcs dragged a bit. But damn, the action was fantastic, and they put in some great plot twists and surprising moments (although I saw a couple of them coming) - it wasn't nearly as cut-and-dried fan service as TFA (although I loved that one too). Honestly, people are out to lunch with this negativity.

Oh, and I also see complaints about the humor and jokes. Really? What series have you been watching all this time? There is a LOT of humor in Star Wars, and that's what makes it so damn entertaining. Get the sticks out of your butts.

Lastly, please be aware that older fans of the franchise are capable of loving this movie (I'm a lifelong fan, 45 years old) - I think some folks assume all the negativity is coming from that age group, but that's not the case.… Expand
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MattBrady99Dec 17, 2017
"This is not going to go the way you think"

That line right there basically sums it all. When you predicted everything that's going to happen, then suddenly get the carpet pulled underneath at the last minute. You either like or dislike Rian"This is not going to go the way you think"

That line right there basically sums it all. When you predicted everything that's going to happen, then suddenly get the carpet pulled underneath at the last minute. You either like or dislike Rian Johnson choices, but at least it's going in a new direction and not another remake.

As Kylo Ren put it: "Let the past die"

What I love about 'The Last Jedi' is how it doesn't care what you think about 'Star Wars. While not insulting you as the audience. Taking fan theories or the mystery 'Force Awakens' stet up, and shut it down completely. Instead, what we get is a bold message about are our places and where to find hope. Rian Johnson absolutely kills it with his direction. Perfectly framed shots and the magnificent cinematography, made the overall experience something to remember for a long, long time. Even as I'm writing this, some of the imagery has implanted into my mind. Beautiful, yet menacing with the dark side creeping in. Performance and characters all around are great. Oscar Isaac character (Poe) has such a fantastic character arc in this movie, that even he learns from his cocky attitude or quick thinking from deadly situations.

Both Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are the main dynamics of the film. The scenes with Rey and Kylo are the most captivating elements of the story. A balance of light and darkness shown in their characters. Is Kylo Ren emo? yeah, if you like. Compelling villain? YES. You see good in him from Rey's point of view, but also darkness from Luke's.

This is the best I've seen from Mark Hamill. You'd think he will portray an old mentor in the shadow of Alec Guinness and Yoda. However, that isn't the case. You see Skywalker has given up on the force and wants nothing from it. Becoming a shadow of himself. Heck, he barley trains Rey, and that alone doesn't matter. Seeing him on screen gave me on all happinesses in the world.

Sound design, costumes, visual effects, and the lightsaber fights are all top notch. The biggest issue I've heard from people is the casino scene which didn't bother me. The film itself didn't drag, for me. As the runtime feels justified for something like this.

Now for problems: Some CGI scenes looked a bit unfinished, which is mostly green screen backgrounds. Other than that, the effects look pretty great. I didn't buy the "love triangle", with Finn (John Boyega) and Rose (Kelly Marie Tran). Even Finn was just as surprised as me when this was suppose to be a thing. I rather see a relationship with Poe and Finn, than Rose. Or just be friends.

While I praise the film for taking bold choices, but it never fully goes for it. A lot of fake outs deaths that afterwards made me wish it actually happened. It's tonal inconsistency. One minute it's funny, then the next it's dead serious. The humor isn't as awful as people have said. Unfortunately, it doesn't help that characters are jammed packed and didn't need to be there. And Captain Phasma is still the most pointless character ever. Overall rating: Despite it's flaws, the force is strong with this one.

RIP Carrie Fisher, Our Princess… Expand
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chiggaz17Dec 17, 2017
What a waste of time. This movie was 2 hours of an OJ simpson slow speed chase through space interspersed with a 30 minute scene at a casino. While there were bright explosions at times you leave the film realizing that nothing has happenedWhat a waste of time. This movie was 2 hours of an OJ simpson slow speed chase through space interspersed with a 30 minute scene at a casino. While there were bright explosions at times you leave the film realizing that nothing has happened other than the murder of your childhood.… Expand
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vonMistontDec 17, 2017
Boycott this movie. It's not Star Wars. Main problem with this new trilogy is not that it's bad in itself but that it also destroys all previous films making them futile.
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Ra881tDec 17, 2017
After a day of pondering, I have only one word for this film: Abomination. Poor or totally unbelievable character development. Plotholes en mass. An absolute disappointment.
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rottnpeachDec 17, 2017
I want to respond to some of these ridiculous low score claims. The biggest is that Finn/Rose's mission is wasted part of the film. Wrong. The whole point of that is about character development - it is through this that Finn learns thatI want to respond to some of these ridiculous low score claims. The biggest is that Finn/Rose's mission is wasted part of the film. Wrong. The whole point of that is about character development - it is through this that Finn learns that he doesn't want to run anymore, and Poe learns that he is too hot-headed to lead and has a lot to learn - in otherwords, it reinforces the central theme of failure leads to future strength. And it's refreshing to see that sometimes the best of intentions /plans are thrawrted. Characters in this movie are round, not flat. They are evolved from 30+ years ago, not static. It's refreshing. Beyond this, most of the points are stupid uber fanboy type stuff. I love Luke Skywalker; I love him more now realizing that he is fallible, but redeemable. This is an amazing movie, right up there with eps 4 and 5.… Expand
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thealexmottDec 17, 2017
TLJ could very well be the best Star Wars movie we've ever received. It defies your expectations at every turn, and that seems to be why so many people have a problem with it. For the first time in a LONG time, I was legitimately on the edgeTLJ could very well be the best Star Wars movie we've ever received. It defies your expectations at every turn, and that seems to be why so many people have a problem with it. For the first time in a LONG time, I was legitimately on the edge of my seat, physically tensed up, not knowing what would happen. Beautiful thematic messages permeate the entire story (the role that failure plays in our lives, as well as the idea to "Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to"), and there is a LOT of story. The long run time is absolutely justified for me, and I honestly would have been fine with it being even longer. A joy for a Star Wars fan eager to see something new.… Expand
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ArlindrDec 17, 2017
Not only it ruined all that new magic J.J. Abrams set up, BUT it might aswell ruined the whole franchise, one of the most beloved and originals in Cinema history. I think that director choice was the main reason for this letdown andNot only it ruined all that new magic J.J. Abrams set up, BUT it might aswell ruined the whole franchise, one of the most beloved and originals in Cinema history. I think that director choice was the main reason for this letdown and disrespectful movie, If we can call it A Movie! Giving 1 star because of the amazing cast.… Expand
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tinyhipsterboyDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous, challenging, and character-focused. While this movie definitely has a few issues, I think a lot of the criticism is that it takes familiar characters and story beats and subverts them, telling fans that they need to be able to look to the past and enjoy it but not let it tether them to what they think the franchise would be. Several characters are killed off that had potential, and while in the case of Snoke it certainly makes sense thematically, not even giving him two lines to explain where he comes from is a little bit of a misstep.

While the majority of the cast gets some great development, Rose and DJ unfortunately remain a little flat. I love Rose, but her feelings for Finn came from nowhere, and DJ was basically only a plot device.

The movie has some gorgeous shots, from space battles to the juxtaposition of red and white on the planet Crait. Using Luke to deconstruct the old ways of the Jedi was fascinating, and while he has moments of conflict and weakness, he never strays from the Luke we knew. He’s still ultimately someone who wants to help, who wants to make things right, and even through his guilt he maintains that.

There are moments of awkward humor, the milking scene in particular stands out to me. Of course, several of the serious moments end up ridiculous, but it wouldn’t be Star Wars without the narm charm.

The Last Jedi isn’t perfect, but it’s intelligent and challenges the conventions of the series while still maintaining the central themes of the series: standing up against oppression, and hope against all odds. It’s going to make fans angry, but it’s exactly what Star Wars needed.… Expand
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GoertexDec 17, 2017
Pathetic sjw drivel. Visually exciting but really mostly boring and pointless. Way too long and a slap in the face to the original trilogy,. Really wanted to like it but left the theatre feeling empty and sad. No joy in this movie.
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DETHKARZDec 17, 2017
Disney killed Han. Disney killed Luke. Disney killed Carrie Fisher. Disney killed Star Wars...
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monkpunkDec 17, 2017
Garbage, utter garbage. Well done Disney and Rian johnson for effing up - this is by far and away the worst film i've seen in years - not just a star wars film but any film. It threw out all of the previous films. Take your cash cow disney, i'm done.
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EduardoAyresDec 17, 2017
The movie is beautifully made and great acting. However, there are tons of things that sounds off. First, Rey is just super power for no apparent reason. Second, every villain is pathetic. Third, there is not interesting left for the nextThe movie is beautifully made and great acting. However, there are tons of things that sounds off. First, Rey is just super power for no apparent reason. Second, every villain is pathetic. Third, there is not interesting left for the next episode. Lastly, the plot doesn't make sense.… Expand
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MetaFlyteDec 16, 2017
Ok let’s get this straight. Wasn’t part of the reason that Star Wars was created was because it was geared toward children? And because of that it pioneered the mass merchandising of movies? Before Star Wars came along nobody took advantageOk let’s get this straight. Wasn’t part of the reason that Star Wars was created was because it was geared toward children? And because of that it pioneered the mass merchandising of movies? Before Star Wars came along nobody took advantage of the merchandising of it’s characters like George Lucas. So please people (those that apply) remember why Star Wars is Star Wars. Go back and remember what it meant to be that kid again... C3PO, R2D2, Jawas, Ewoks, Salacious Crumb, Yoda? These characters SCREAM cute little eye candy for children. All from the Original Trilogy. How easy we forget when we get older and wish Star Wars would get on our level and mature (which in a lot of respects it has). Star Wars is for the kids! George Lucas himself says that Star Wars is meant to be “enjoyed by 12 year olds”. But I’m an adult and absolutely love this flick because I take it for what it is. Rian Johnson and everybody else at LucasFlim understands that and thus stays true to the spirit of Star Wars.

This one goes toe to toe with Empire. This movie is great! Can’t wait for Episode IX (9).… Expand
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telmasifDec 17, 2017
I absolutely loved The Last Jedi. In many ways it was quite different from the previous Star Wars films, but in the greatest way possible. Wilst boldly pushing the plot forward and being a new kind of Star Wars movie it does much more thanI absolutely loved The Last Jedi. In many ways it was quite different from the previous Star Wars films, but in the greatest way possible. Wilst boldly pushing the plot forward and being a new kind of Star Wars movie it does much more than live up to my expectations, indeed it exceeds them. Not only does The Last Jedi tastefully honor the Star Wars legacy, it dares take the storyline to unexpected places. For me it was the best Star Wars movie to date – I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and I cared deeply about what happened to the characters on screen. I love good character development and I feel that was The Last Jedi's strongest point along with the incredible connection between Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo. I'm very impressed that Rian Johnson was bold enough to take the franchise in the direction he did by building on the groundwork J.J. Abrams had set up in The Force Awakens and writing this incredible story about the characters we all know and love. I can't wait to see what Abrams will do with what Rian has made here.
The Last Jedi has a few delightful callbacks to the previous films without relying on nostalgia to drive it.… Expand
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thedayismineDec 17, 2017
This is by far one of the greatest star wars films ever made. Johnson has meticulously crafted a movie that is relatable to everyone. No longer do you just have to be special to be a force user. You can come from nothing and not be born intoThis is by far one of the greatest star wars films ever made. Johnson has meticulously crafted a movie that is relatable to everyone. No longer do you just have to be special to be a force user. You can come from nothing and not be born into a special class. The refined take on the Force clarifies a lot of the oddities of the prequels. Johnson made a brilliant film that was exciting, funny, and meaningful.… Expand
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jesuslDec 17, 2017
Disappointment, that is the only thing I have to say.

This movie of all the Star Wars movies is the one that feels less like a Star Wars movie, and that shouldn't be necessary bad; but in this case it is. I really want expecting a film thatDisappointment, that is the only thing I have to say.

This movie of all the Star Wars movies is the one that feels less like a Star Wars movie, and that shouldn't be necessary bad; but in this case it is. I really want expecting a film that could top The Empire Strikes Back but I was expecting something better, way better. Everything wrong.… Expand
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artificeprimeDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi has many good sequences and a few new good ideas but overall it is extremely inconsistent and does very little to build on any of its predecessors. It almost seems as though this movie wants the audience to just forget that the other episodes in the series happened. It offers no meaningful answers to the questions that were posed by the Force Awakens and most of the characters don't show much development. Even Luke's reasons for hiding on the island seem to contradict everything he learned in the original trilogy. The plot is full of scenarios that seem completely contrived rather than being logically justifiable. The pacing is also very jarring. Some sequences felt stretched way too long while other ones were rushed through so quickly that they seemed to condense what would have probably taken weeks into the span of a few hours. The movie also has the most ridiculously overpowered droids to date. Why the hell does anyone use human solders when droids like BB8 can take down entire squadrons? Moments like that just killed the sense of danger entirely. There are some serious dramatic moments but they were often followed by unbelievable scenes that negated their impact. The movie does have great moments and scenes though, the scene in Snoke's throne room was very good in a lot of ways but the way it ended didn't really explain anything about any of the characters. The reveal about Rey's parents wasn't just meaningless to the audience it also did nothing to explain Rey's own behavior. It felt like a mystery created for no reason besides generating fake drama and getting viewers to wonder about it. Luke's use of the Force near the end was great but once again how it ultimately ended just killed my interest in whatever happens next. Overall I was very torn on the movie, as a stand alone experience I think it is worth watching and above average but as a Star Wars movie that is supposed to develop and build upon what the previous movies did I think it fails miserably. I have seen a lot of advertising stating that the movie is full of surprises, that is true, but most of those surprises just come out of left field without any apparent depth behind them. It succeeds in being different and surprising but without really justifying itself within the established structure of the series. I really don't get the impression that Disney has a cohesive plan for the Star Wars series, it feels like they are just making it up as they go along and haven't taken the time or effort to create any sort of series bible the gives the world and story rules. This movie raises a ton of questions in terms of what can and cannot be done with the Force but I really doubt they have given much thought to it themselves. The way they use the Force seems very convenient rather than believable based on what we have learned about it over the course of the series. Some characters are able to do amazing things with the Force one moment but that makes you wonder why the hell something like that has never been done before. When Luke and Snoke use the force in new ways I can get on board with it because they are clearly powerful and have probably gained knowledge that the vast majority of Force users have not through decades of training and experience. There are other instances though such as Leia flying herself through space that seem to come out of left field and made me wonder why the hell she has never used the Force in a really noticeable way before. The scene with Force ghost Yoda also raises a lot of questions about how much Force ghosts can actually interact with the real world. One of my complaints about the movie is that while it is different it doesn't really do anything to evolve upon the questions of the last few movies. For example, we don't learn anything meaningful about the First Order, we don't learn anything meaningful about what happened to society after the fall of the Empire, we don't learn anything meaningful about Snoke, where he came from, how he seized control of the First Order, or how he was able to influence Kylo Ren from afar. Snoke has done things that even the Emperor could not but we still have no explanation for why. We don't learn anything meaningful about Rey's past, we learn that her parents were apparently just randoms which has no meaningful impact on the story. In terms of why she is so powerful with the Force or what her vision was about. The movie does offer some interesting new ideas. The Force connection between Rey and Kylo was an interesting development which has a lot of story potential. It added some complexity to how the Force can be used. Luke's astral projecting with the Force was also a very interesting idea and it was used to good dramatic affect within the movie. Snoke's use of the Force was cool and felt reasonable for a Force user who is supposed to be in a class above the rest. How those ideas develop in the next movie will be the true test of their substance though.… Expand
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r0scoDec 17, 2017
I want to score this movie more than a 0 because if it wasn't for the fact that it is a Star Wars movie it would deserve something, even if it is full of plot holes and comedy moments which just don't land.

However because it is a Star WarsI want to score this movie more than a 0 because if it wasn't for the fact that it is a Star Wars movie it would deserve something, even if it is full of plot holes and comedy moments which just don't land.

However because it is a Star Wars movie, it must at least try and live up to the past movies and not throw pretty much every moment in Star Wars history out of the window. I feel the director was more focused on creating his own legacy and forgot that he was part of the Star Wars legacy. It genuinely does not feel like he has even seen Star Wars, never mind even been a fan of it.

If you have not seen it yet and consider yourself a fan of the franchise, avoid it. There is a far higher chance you will dislike or even hate it than enjoy it. I don't consider myself as a fanboy, read the extended universe etc. I enjoyed the Force Awakens even if it was a bit like A new hope. I don't even hate the prequels, I don't love them but there is a story there which I can appreciate. Really enjoyed Rogue One, feels like a real Star Wars movie. The Last Jedi throws the franchise under the bus though. More Space Balls than Star Wars.… Expand
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lepiesDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best Star Wars movie since Empire, if not since 1977. The haters are just wrong - they got turned off by opening 90 seconds of admittedly not very good jokes, which I think jolted them out of the heart-felt brilliance of the remaining 150 minutes. I spent the second half of the movie either in a mess of tears at seeing old friends reunite and rediscover their heroic resolve or mentally punching the air with cathartic joy as Rian Johnson bought together epic visual (and vehicle) design, heroic self-sacrifice, and the most successful evocation of that ’Star Wars’ vibe since the 80s (SPOILERS FROM NOW): ramming the Snoke ship at light speed, the heroic lone bomber fighter in the opening battle, the falcon intervening in the Crait battle, those speeders, all of Mark Hamill (but in particular his emotionally devastating and surprisingly athletic final lightsabre showdown with Kylo Ren - the power of this duel is quite subtle and will take a second watch to sink in), fleets of ships desperately warping through the galaxy under imperial onslaught. I even loved the middle section: my favourite childhood movie franchise showing some moral heart by raising a wish-fulfilling middle finger to the 1%, which is a really on-f***ing point message during a time of shameless inequality. Full marks for Johnson for writing it into the film. Full marks also for killing off Phasma (‘You’re Scum! Yeah, but rebel scum’ - freaking epic line!) and Snoke (what is with that terrible name), who were dead weight on the series and their absence sets up episode 9 a much cleaner Good vs. Evil final confrontation. The humour was laugh out loud: BB8’s impersonation of a mouse droid, C3P0 not being allowed to finish calculating the odds of survival, Finn playing up his ‘resistance hero’ status, Rey ‘reaching out’, Yoda rediscovering his original playful teaching methods, Luke’s ‘not-busy schedule’. Great performances by everyone (Boyega, Ridley, Carrie Tran, Oscar Isaacs all have difficult parts in this film) but Hamill and Fisher steal it, with Fisher seeming much more on her game than in TFA. But this is Hamill’s movie - he is oscar worthy (best supporting, plz), successfully conveying a heartbroken former warrior whose heroic spirit is re-awoken in time for a final showdown, and he even resurrected some youthful attitude, spirit and cunning in his performance.

If you hated it I challenge you to go back and see it again and forget about the opening minutes - I’m confident the star wars joy will sink in over time. Empire was pretty bad in places but is overall amazing (we seem to always forget about C3PO’s constant whining, the stupidly repeated ’the hyperdrive is broken again’ plotting, the boring parts of Cloud city). I ****ing love this movie.… Expand
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CaldersDec 17, 2017
A rubbish film with a plot so full of holes it might as well be Swiss cheese. Most of the characters are portrayed terribly and often their actions serve no purpose. The depiction of Luke in this film is just an insult to everything he wasA rubbish film with a plot so full of holes it might as well be Swiss cheese. Most of the characters are portrayed terribly and often their actions serve no purpose. The depiction of Luke in this film is just an insult to everything he was in the original films. They seemed more interested in pushing their feminist propaganda than they were creating a good film.… Expand
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jonmitDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I wanted to love this movie, it utterly failed to deliver on so many levels. Disney, in all its previews, advertised the film as a serious epic focused on Luke, Rey, and Kylo Ren, with no doubt some appropriate comic relief as always. What they delivered was a farce -- tripping over itself with excessive and ill-timed humor such that no scene could ever be taken seriously, even ones that were intended to be. That combined with frenetically paced cuts and transitions, too many new characters, and terribly conceived sub-plots (the codebreaker/casino debacle), meant the main story and characters were left undeveloped with few burning questions answered. Even the opening premise, equivalent to a slow motion car chase with the First Order chasing the Resistance until they run out of fuel, was absolutely ridiculous. Ultimately, the plot felt like it went nowhere, just like the Resistance ships. Rey's supposed "training?". Didn't happen. Who was Snoke and why was he built up as so important in The Force Awakens? No answer. Who is Rey and are her parents even relevant? Still no clue. The relationship between Rey and Finn? Left languishing. Who are all these new characters? No time to find out (or even--truly--to care) despite the 2hr. 30 minute length. Perhaps most unforgivable of all, however, was the treatment of Luke Skywalker. While a dark and withdrawn Luke was initially promising, his diminished role and ultimate end were insulting to his character and, frankly, made no sense. Disney will make a lot of money on this film so I doubt the significant criticism from fans will matter. Regardless, Disney can't hide from the fact that they had advertised and promised a new epic Star Wars film. What they delivered was a cheesy, ill-conceived, poorly-written caricature of one.… Expand
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Justin1291Dec 17, 2017
I think people who review popular movies, both negatively and positively are somewhat of an echo chamber. I recognize the storylines outside of Rey, Kylo, and Luke were pretty average. That's why I wouldn't review it 100%. Cinematically thisI think people who review popular movies, both negatively and positively are somewhat of an echo chamber. I recognize the storylines outside of Rey, Kylo, and Luke were pretty average. That's why I wouldn't review it 100%. Cinematically this was one of the most gorgeous films I have ever seen. The main storyline being equally incredible was enough for me to find this move excellent enough for a 9/10.… Expand
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brustichDec 17, 2017
What was once a galaxy far far away has become a galaxy lost in space. While we can all agree that the original Star Wars is a sci-fi fantasy, it still managed to maintained a sense of humanness and structure that took viewers there andWhat was once a galaxy far far away has become a galaxy lost in space. While we can all agree that the original Star Wars is a sci-fi fantasy, it still managed to maintained a sense of humanness and structure that took viewers there and connected us with the characters. I understand that it was challenging to blend the old with the new, but Episode XII was a tremendous start! Conversely, it requires no skill or creativity to take Star Wars in a completely different direction and undermine everything that has made Star Wars special all these years. However, it takes a lot of guts to ruin something like Star Wars, so I do give them credit for having the strength to do that. Revenues are strong this year because XII was great, and I believe a lot of disappointed viewers went to see the movie a second time to try and gain a better understanding. Unfortunately, it still makes absolutely no sense to me.… Expand
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wsharp91Dec 17, 2017
Aburrida, ridicula echada a perder totalmente star wars existe hasta el episodio 6 de ahi en adelante no tiene sentido es una copia barata de las peliculas anteriores.
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DrenajDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My opinion about the Last Jedi is that Disney Wars is no longer the epic space opera that created a generation long fan base. Cheesy ways to kill bad guys, pointless jokes and comedy, no more epic scenes involving the Force. Simple explanations to galactic forces.. If we change the name of the movie, we could say it is a good movie but this is not Star Wars, this is some space movie about ships and weak characters killing powerful characters in a retarded way.… Expand
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ChurtdogDec 17, 2017
I have never left a theater feeling this upset. Rian Johnson along with his puppeteers at Disney have successfully sold out the most beloved film franchise of all time for some cheap laughs and shallow, meaningless characters. From yetI have never left a theater feeling this upset. Rian Johnson along with his puppeteers at Disney have successfully sold out the most beloved film franchise of all time for some cheap laughs and shallow, meaningless characters. From yet another painfully blatant mimicry of the cantina sequence from the original trilogy, to ridiculous and unsatisfying answers to mysterious plot points generated from The Force Awakens, this movie is nothing short of infuriating. Not only does The Last Jedi give us a collection of annoying and unnecessary characters, but it also manages to effectively ruin characters from the original trilogy we already know and love. Not to mention the plot, which is all over the place and disregards all the rules of the Star Wars universe that the previous films have put into place. Perhaps the most frustrating part of all is the movie's inability to have even a moment of seriousness without being broken up by a "witty" one-liner that ruins the entire scene. This might as well have been an avengers movie. From start to finish, this movie is overly ambitious, nonsensical, and irritating. I can't even remember how many times I wanted to stand up and scream, and I feel sorry for Carrie Fisher having her legacy disrespected with this being her final movie. I have no idea how we could have gone from the masterpiece that was Rogue One to this steaming hunk of cinematic garbage. I'm scared for what is to come after this sad attempt.

Congratulations Disney, you ruined Star Wars… Expand
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dennisj86Dec 17, 2017
The Last jedi has more humor than Space Balls. Is it bad to laugh? Were the jokes bad? No, but who wants to see basketball at a football match?

They tried to create something new without nostalgia effect. Mission accomplished. That's good.The Last jedi has more humor than Space Balls. Is it bad to laugh? Were the jokes bad? No, but who wants to see basketball at a football match?

They tried to create something new without nostalgia effect. Mission accomplished. That's good. Next time, instead of building a romance scene between 2 characters, who never met before in episode vii and didn't even really spent time together in episode viii, and slapstick every second scene, work on the plot. Many questions are unanswered.… Expand
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SenseiAgotDec 17, 2017
This movie is utterly dissapointing. It would be a lie to say this is a **** movie, but it certainly isn't a great movie either. Is plaged with several script mistakes, the pace is absurdly broken over and over again. It has way too manyThis movie is utterly dissapointing. It would be a lie to say this is a **** movie, but it certainly isn't a great movie either. Is plaged with several script mistakes, the pace is absurdly broken over and over again. It has way too many twists and turns, some are awesome but others are so poorly made and didn't make any sense. Rian Johnson was obssesed with the movie not being a copy of previous Star Wars, but at the expense of continuity and even logic sometimes.… Expand
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pxtytDec 17, 2017
Worse movie I have seen this year. DO NOT waste your money on this horrible film. Instead do watch the prequels one more time,they are much better than this abomination.
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mansnothot69Dec 17, 2017
this movie says a big ‘Fu** You’ to the lore and the past 40 years of Star Wars, destroy the character of Luke Skywalker and make characters like Snoke, Hux and Phasma a joke also the movie is plagued with a bunch of pathetic jokes
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LokkenJPDec 17, 2017
A wise guy once said that he pretty much fundamentally disagreed with every choice Ryan had made for Luke's character. And I cannot agree more to that. Same with most other major characters. Actor performances were not bad at all (even someA wise guy once said that he pretty much fundamentally disagreed with every choice Ryan had made for Luke's character. And I cannot agree more to that. Same with most other major characters. Actor performances were not bad at all (even some ones were really good), but they had to work with a terribad script, full of holes and inexplicable decisions. Some sparks of genius here and there in TLJ, amazing photography for sure, and the humor does not feel out of place, but overall the plot and the film itself as a whole feels worse than even EpI. The film takes the script of a pretty good film as was The Force Awakens and throws most of it through the sinkhole. Much as the Matrix sequels did with the first film. Had great expectations, found a silly film. Biggest disappointment of the year, after the great job Disney did with TFA and Rogue One.… Expand
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colossiDec 17, 2017
Subtle racism; unnecessary themes/subplots; a discredit to longtime fans and past Star Wars movies. I'm not going to repeat all the obvious pros and cons from other reviews, but just summarize a few:

Cons: - Subtle racism. The minoritiesSubtle racism; unnecessary themes/subplots; a discredit to longtime fans and past Star Wars movies. I'm not going to repeat all the obvious pros and cons from other reviews, but just summarize a few:

Cons:

- Subtle racism. The minorities (Black, Asian, Latino) have the most meaningless roles via a boring subplot that had no purpose other than to apparently show that another white female character had a "better" plan that a white male. White females are mostly elevated in this film. This continues in the tradition of TFA where Finn was teased as a Jedi to sell tickets to millions of black Americans, only to later be revealed as a "sanitation" worker; the white female ended up being the Jedi. Finn is still portrayed as a "coward" in this film. Totally disagree with white "critics" who say this movie is "inclusive". Their idea of inclusivity is merely tossing in minorities just to "appear" tolerant and progressive (to me, another form of racism).

- The movie largely discredits many key themes & characters from previous Star Wars movies (including Episode VII). The result is that Star Wars can now be anything it wants to be, i.e. your average sci-fi movie, of which there are plenty. Instead of referring to this entry as "Episode VIII" it could have been called "Star Wars 2017".

- Unnecessary politically-motivated themes. These did not ruin the movie, but hints that developing a proper story was not the number one priority.

Many reviewers who praise The Last Jedi, tend to criticize "fanboys" for having high expectations. It's not unreasonable for fans to have certain expectations. By nature, sequential movies based on an extensive canon compels one to do so. The core fans who have invested in and sustained the franchise over the years, are the reason why Star Wars is a multi-billion-dollar business. It's reasonable for these same fans to desire to have some of their expectations met. It seems like Disney opted for cheap thrills and twists, instead of a cohesive storyline. Disney/Lucasfilm could easily have created a movie that pleased most fan types, while still having a few plot twists. Instead, they chose the latter ONLY. Any Gungan can create plot twists or unexpected character portrayals for the sake of getting cheap thrills. IMO, critics are overrating Rian Johnson as if he is another Christopher Nolan. I couldn't help but feel that Rian Johnson wanted to intentionally nullify everything that J.J. Abrams setup (almost like an ego battle between directors).… Expand
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KamenRiderDarkDec 17, 2017
I have just came back from the cinema and now I know that "Star Wars" has ended for me.

For 25 years I was watching them over and over again. I've seen original trylogy countless times. And now I know it's gone. The magic has ended...I have just came back from the cinema and now I know that "Star Wars" has ended for me.

For 25 years I was watching them over and over again. I've seen original trylogy countless times.

And now I know it's gone. The magic has ended...

After VII, which dissapointed me a lot, I didn't have much hope.

"Do or do not. There is not try" They tried... And failed...… Expand
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robotboy53Dec 17, 2017
Worst Star Wars movie in the franchise.The story sucks is full of plot holes,ray is too powerfull with no Jedi training and is a very long and a very boring movie.Don't waste your money on this one,trust me I am a big star wars fan andWorst Star Wars movie in the franchise.The story sucks is full of plot holes,ray is too powerfull with no Jedi training and is a very long and a very boring movie.Don't waste your money on this one,trust me I am a big star wars fan and honestly this movie sucks.… Expand
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sewandsewsDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically all Disney have done here is remake The Empire Strikes Back with a bit of Return of The Jedi thrown in to pad out a week and familiar story which made the film too long. At least George Lucas had a vision of six films in his head, all Disney are doing is re hashing old plots and story lines to milk this series of films to death.How many times can you tell the same story over and over again, i for one was very disapointed in the movie.… Expand
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XzioloDec 17, 2017
This movie might be remembered as the worst sequel in the history of the cinema. It absolutely ignores EVERYTHING that J.J. Abrams introduced to us in The Force Awakens. It tries to develop the characters that we met there but it does it inThis movie might be remembered as the worst sequel in the history of the cinema. It absolutely ignores EVERYTHING that J.J. Abrams introduced to us in The Force Awakens. It tries to develop the characters that we met there but it does it in such an odd, out of character way that it doesn't even feel like a Star Wars movie anymore. I now see what Mark Hamill meant when he said that he disagrees with this vision of Luke Skywalker. His legacy is officially destroyed. Now let's add to this sooooo many plot holes and this out of place humor and you got yourself a recipe for something that i am sure fans will forever remember as THE WORST EPISODE OF STAR WARS SAGA EVER. 0/10… Expand
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KissellDec 17, 2017
Disappointing. I'd much rather go watch The Force Awakens or Rogue One again than watch this film again. The kids liked it a lot, but for an old Star Wars fan it wasn't the movie I wanted.
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EerieDemonbleDec 17, 2017
Wow...That was one of the worst writing in star wars franchise. -plot holes upon plot holes;
-everyone act like idiots;
-0 logic; -0 chemestry between heroes of the story; -obscene amount of cringy comedy; -character of Phasma absolutelyWow...That was one of the worst writing in star wars franchise. -plot holes upon plot holes;
-everyone act like idiots;
-0 logic;
-0 chemestry between heroes of the story;
-obscene amount of cringy comedy;
-character of Phasma absolutely wasted;
-Snoke is a joke;
-mary sue strikes again.
I can't believe I'm saying that, but prequels don't look so bad now.… Expand
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FarhanFirozDec 17, 2017
The Last Jedi is considered to be the most divisive star wars movie of all time and I totally understand why the Older Fan base hates it but that doesn't mean the movie is complete garbage. Honestly for me Its definitely one of the greatestThe Last Jedi is considered to be the most divisive star wars movie of all time and I totally understand why the Older Fan base hates it but that doesn't mean the movie is complete garbage. Honestly for me Its definitely one of the greatest star wars movie ever made. This isn't your typical star wars movie its more than that. The movie well structured story with excellent performances and stunning visuals which will prolly go down in the books as the greatest.This movie takes risks like no other big franchises do , The bold choices and different direction the future movies go through is something very unique and innovative . The light saber duals look gorgeous with wide angle shots and the only issue I had is the story arc of Finn and Rose which ruins the pacing of the movie, Apart from that this movie is perfect .… Expand
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mattq123Dec 17, 2017
I would have rather been in a sewer smelling **** for 3 hours if I knew I was going to watch something that was more **** They were given the ingredients to succeed in this film such as the original cast, Awesome lightsaber battles on youtubeI would have rather been in a sewer smelling **** for 3 hours if I knew I was going to watch something that was more **** They were given the ingredients to succeed in this film such as the original cast, Awesome lightsaber battles on youtube as a guide and fan/George Lucas’s opinions but instead you chose to throw it all out like garbage which is probably how Disney feels about the franchise because to them it’s an easy check from die hard fans but I think most people probably sending letters like me to those money hungry murders are done with the franchise.… Expand
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dr0nzerDec 17, 2017
It is the first time that I was looking forward to a Star Wars film, The Force Awaken's set such a high bar and came with it high expectations, it had such fantastic story and character development and I was hoping for the same with The LastIt is the first time that I was looking forward to a Star Wars film, The Force Awaken's set such a high bar and came with it high expectations, it had such fantastic story and character development and I was hoping for the same with The Last Jedi.
Unfortunately I didn't get the same reaction when watching the latest installment, here's my reasons:

Firstly the film's runtime is way too long, I'm not saying long films are bad, but when you start to feel like it's going on for too long that's when it becomes an issue, I had this feeling about an hour into it and I felt it could have been shortened.

The film tugs on a lot of branches and tries to explores each of them equally, unlike the Force Awakens you get the story development of Rey and Finn as they get introduced to the world and you follow their story and development, in The Last Jedi you don't really get that.

"Forced comedy" was cringe, I feel like they've seen the success of Thor Ragnarok and some other Marvel titles and decided to add some jokey fun here, this is not what Star Wars is about and to me this just didn't work. I wanted to see more development between Rey, Finn and Ren, you got some of that in this story and admittedly these were the only sequences I enjoyed but the film wasn't really about them, or rather their stories felt less significant, in a lot of ways it was more about the Rebellion as an organisation. I don't understand why the critics say this was the best Star Wars ever... I thought it was okay.. but I preferred Force Awakens to this one.… Expand
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Ntn68Dec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is just a Disney movie with a bad video game side quest. Princess Leia becomes Mary Poppins, we learn nothing about an easily killed Snoke, & Luke is denied a hero's death in battle. Hamill, Fisher, and Ridley shine in a poorly written story. Somewhere, Walt Disney's frozen head is trying to take over the galaxy and there are no more Skywalkers to stop him.… Expand
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KromioDec 17, 2017
Did i watch Superman? This movie is just crap....................................................................................................................................................
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kntwDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never said anything bad about any Star Wars movie. I've never complained about anything, not even, not the dialogue, not the plot, not George Lucas and his special editions, not even Jar Jar Binks because I understood why these things were the way they were. I expect change, and at least every movie has tied in well with 'Return of the Jedi', until the last two. I avoided everything I could in the run up to this movie. I didn't watch one trailer, I didn't follow any news at all, bar the sad news of Carrie Fisher which was unavoidable. I had no expectations, I had no preconceived opinions or doubts or fears for the first time since I was a child. Yet, for the first time in my life, I left the theatre feeling nothing about what I just saw. I facepalmed in the cinema and I felt the discomfort of those around me. Everyone left the theatre in silence for the first time I've ever known.

It appears to have an underlying message built in with the film. Which is to end everything, everything that the fans love, the Jedi, the Sith, the Skywalkers. It takes a huge dump on everything George Lucas built. It's a message not only to the fans, but to George Lucas too. It's Disney announcing their presence, casting aside and alienating the fans from before in favour of a new generation of fans. One needs only to look at how the reboot to Star Trek was handled, to make the link to this kind of handling of a franchise is JJ Abrams, the script for this movie had to get past him, it was made with his advice and input. Just like how Vulcan went up in flames in Star Trek and he started a clean slate and alienated the original fans of Star Trek there, he has done the same with Star Wars. These movies are meant to be about the Skywalker's, hence why they are all connected. With Rey, we get someone whose parents were nobody but she is somehow so strong in the force she can do all kinds with minimal training from Luke, and even defeats him in a duel. If Kylo Ren dies in the next movie, then the Skywalker lineage is wiped out, rather than being redeemed. Hopefully they won't make that mistake. Snoke's scenes are far too similar to the Emperor in ROTJ to take seriously, the dialogue is pretty much the same and then he is simply killed in an instance, so all the time people invested into his character and all the talk about how powerful he is, is simply nullified in one simple ignition of a lightsaber. Uninteresting characters come out of nowhere, like Rose, a clear marketing ploy for China which I don't mind as long as the character is relevant, but her whole storyline seems thrown in and so out of place. It's like a Sitcom with a side plot that bares barely any relevance to the main plot. Nothing seems to really tie into place. If they wanted to start fresh, why not create a whole new saga in a different time frame? Why build a new story off the backs of the movies that came before, only to make the stories irrelevant. The sacrifices characters made irrelevant. The time and energy fans invested into them are now irrelevant. It's time to move on and leave Star Wars to the next generation.… Expand
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UnholiestEliteDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first Star Wars movie I've sat through and felt bored, confused and just stunned at how wrong it feels.
Characters are ill used, shoe horned in or disposed of at random without giving them any proper story arcs. I'm a long time fan since the first one and although I enjoyed The Force Awakens, it was too close to the original Star Wars for my liking. I'm more than happy for the story to deviate away from the other films but The Last Jedi seems like it was written in crayon by a child who never saw the last one for continuity.
After waiting years for Luke to return and do something interesting, the best the script can manage is that he confronts Kylo for a few moments, dodges a couple of lightsaber swings and then promptly dies back on the island he apparently never left. Ridiculous.
Although that's easily topped by Leia floating through space and then knocking on an airlock door to be let back in after being attacked on the bridge of her ship.
I can't begin to explain how frustrating this film is given that Force Awakens was competent and Rogue One was excellent; that demonstrated a decent story and the balls to let the main characters all die in the name of telling a good story.
With Smoke and Luke now dead (although he'll likely cameo as a force ghost in episode 9) and Leia to be killed off next, it's extremely difficult to really give a toss as to what happens with the story next.
J J Abrams, you'll need a hell of a lot of luck in pulling this back....… Expand
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CharroDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited 2 days after watching the movie to write this as I didn't want to do it while I was so angry as I was back then. And that's why I give a 3 and not just a plain 0.

I will resume easily here what was the movie for me: a Star Wars fan since I came out from the cinema from seeing The Return of the Jedi:

What I liked from the film:
- Ren and Rey relationship
- Laser sable fight against the Red Shy Guys
- Luke, in general (Except the parts of milking the alien and similar forgettable ones)
- The unexpected twists (like killing Snoke or Luke not being there)
- In general, the last half an hour of the film

What I didn't like:
- All the rest

The best thing to say about the movie:
- Benicio del Toro

I mean, there was a moment while watching the movie when I realized that I wanted to see more about Benicio del Toro's character but not about Rose & Finn and their little running lambs, or Leia, or Poe, or the woman with Purple hair, not even about anything of what was happening to the rebels, a moment in which I realized that actually I just didn't care if Finn was going to kill itself to save the Rebellion.
It was on that moment when I was sure that something was very wrong with this movie, a feeling that I didn't have with episode VII, even when there were also some embarrassing moments in that movie like those with Han Solo, Chewie and the Alien Squids from Outer Space.

In The Force Awakens I found some things I didn't like, but the global result was more than OK.

Here, I found some things I like, but the global result is boredom and embarrassment (Look, an Unidentified Flying Leia !!)

Now I understand why JJ Abrahams ran away from this, Disney had taken over everything.… Expand
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KroliusDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A long long time ago
I can still remember how
These movies used to make me smile
And I knew if I pushed the play
That everything would be OK
And maybe I'd be happy for a while

But the Last Jedi made me shiver
With every single frame delivered
I can't believe what they've done
Don't think I'll watch the next one

And I remember how I sighed
When they made good old Leia fly
Something just broke deep inside
The day the Star Wars died

So bye, bye things I loved as a child
I've seen Chewie in the movie but the movie was dry
And them strange new fans were typing tweets on the fly:
That’s the porg that I’m gonna buy!
That’s the porg that I’m gonna buy…… Expand
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DumBeDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let down, to say the least. From the first scene to very last, The Last Jedi is utter garbage. The story, if there is one, makes no sense and the way it's delivered is boring and unimaginative. I found myself checking the watch every two minutes, hoping that the end would come and release me from the sheer pain this movie caused. Once the end is reached you are left feeling empty, used and betrayed. I felt no connection to any of the characters, and I could not care less, what happens to the ones that remain alive. Here's some of the highlights:
"Yes, this is Hux". I had to chek the ticket, that I was in the right hall and it was indeed a Star Wars movie, that was playing, after that classic Scary Movie quality scene.
Luke milking the whatever it was, and winking at the camera.
Leia's superman moment in the open space. Such magic.
The whole subplot with Finn and Rose. Every second with vice admiral Holdo on the screen is painful. She is one of the worst(if not the worst) characters in the history of Star Wars. Laura Dern's performance seals the deal. Luke's pointless death.

All in all the worst Star Wars movie, including the prequals.… Expand
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TaliysinDec 17, 2017
I have been a Star Wars fan for as much of my life as I can remember. I haven’t loved all of them, and I have mixed feelings about the prequels. This is an amazing Star Wars story. They poured so much TLC into this movie. It’s not perfect butI have been a Star Wars fan for as much of my life as I can remember. I haven’t loved all of them, and I have mixed feelings about the prequels. This is an amazing Star Wars story. They poured so much TLC into this movie. It’s not perfect but it’s an epic Star Wars story.… Expand
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amdgilmoreDec 17, 2017
Like a lot of others I find the positive critic reviews absolutely baffling. This is just a bad film. Contains a pointless and boring middle act, lame dialogue, charmless new characters and disappointing use of the old ones (including thoseLike a lot of others I find the positive critic reviews absolutely baffling. This is just a bad film. Contains a pointless and boring middle act, lame dialogue, charmless new characters and disappointing use of the old ones (including those introduced in Force Awakens). I don't know what they were trying to do here but it really didn't work. And this guy is directing a whole new trilogy? What the hell?… Expand
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PoppaShaneDec 17, 2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is a spectacular movie on so many levels. First, ;et me give one proviso. I highly reccomend viewing Episode VII - The Force Awakens first as it explains a lot of the context of The Last Jedi. Now theStar Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is a spectacular movie on so many levels. First, ;et me give one proviso. I highly reccomend viewing Episode VII - The Force Awakens first as it explains a lot of the context of The Last Jedi. Now the bare facts. The Last Jedi handles character exposition, development, and disposition wonderfully. There are many points in the movie where you briefly ask: "Why?" only to have the explanation to become jaw-droppingly clear. As always, the cinematography is amazing. I can guarentee that when people get into long drawn out discussions as to which Star Wars film was the best of the series, The Last Jedi will rank among the top of the list of even the most rabid and opinionated Star Wars fans.… Expand
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Kelembribor21Dec 17, 2017
This isn't Star Wars its more like emo Harry Potter , Twilight crap to make more merchandise to sell and use elements from previous movies and Disney-Marvel humor and continue to make as much movies as they can. Greatest crime is ruiningThis isn't Star Wars its more like emo Harry Potter , Twilight crap to make more merchandise to sell and use elements from previous movies and Disney-Marvel humor and continue to make as much movies as they can. Greatest crime is ruining original characters and story with so many bad elements from protagonist to villains. Everything feels forced.… Expand
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the_cringeDec 16, 2017
George Lucas Star Wars created a world in a galaxy far away and you could imagine Luke and everyone still being alive somewhere after their adventure had been told. It is a bit like Peter Pan and Neverland where you could go if you had aGeorge Lucas Star Wars created a world in a galaxy far away and you could imagine Luke and everyone still being alive somewhere after their adventure had been told. It is a bit like Peter Pan and Neverland where you could go if you had a space ship that could fly there. Disneys Nu-Star Wars is about the real world, it doesn't even take you off the ground, it's all grounded in modern politics on planet earth.… Expand
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ManneaterDec 17, 2017
I came out of the force awakens feeling numb and empty. No admiration or respect was given to the original characters in that movie and I was pretty much done with it at that point. I haven’t seen episode 8 but I know the main plot points andI came out of the force awakens feeling numb and empty. No admiration or respect was given to the original characters in that movie and I was pretty much done with it at that point. I haven’t seen episode 8 but I know the main plot points and as far as I’m concerned Star Wars ended with episode 6.

I loved rogue one (saw it 7 times) and yes it had its flaws but it wasn’t detrimental to the originals. I didn’t want to see a copy and paste of the originals and I would have welcomed a bold new story as long as the original characters were portrayed in the way they deserved to be. So disappointed.… Expand
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NashquilDec 17, 2017
Horrible Star Wars film. So many bad writing and directing decisions. A huge disappointment from start to finish. This movie destroyes classic, legendary charecters, wastes the new charecters and takes everything that was moderatelyHorrible Star Wars film. So many bad writing and directing decisions. A huge disappointment from start to finish. This movie destroyes classic, legendary charecters, wastes the new charecters and takes everything that was moderately interesting from the previous movie and just casually throws it away. The plot relies heavily on poor or ridiculous decision making by charecters, there are no meaningful or interesting answers to any questions set up in The Force Awakens and the characterization of many of both the new and old charecters is hugely flawed. Second worst Star Wars film after The Phantom Menace.… Expand
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HyapeDec 17, 2017
As it was said before - it's looks like Star Wars, but sounds like "Marvel Wars or Disney Wars. Unlogical, with stupid jokes every moment".

Visual effects - nice. Music - nice. Scenario - unbelievable awful.
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Jack-CXVIIDec 17, 2017
A film that left me devastated. The last jedi asks more questions than giving answers. There are so many plotholes and the movie is too long. Luke`s story line is for me as a die hard star wars fan total dissappointing. I hope JJ can fix thisA film that left me devastated. The last jedi asks more questions than giving answers. There are so many plotholes and the movie is too long. Luke`s story line is for me as a die hard star wars fan total dissappointing. I hope JJ can fix this some how in Episode IX.… Expand
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rachelrickDec 17, 2017
1 point for Carrie and John Williams' soundtrack. A soulless, grotesque shell of what Star Wars used to be. The writing and dialogue is bland and even cheesy at times. And the worst thing is the lack of vision for beloved, franchise-defining1 point for Carrie and John Williams' soundtrack. A soulless, grotesque shell of what Star Wars used to be. The writing and dialogue is bland and even cheesy at times. And the worst thing is the lack of vision for beloved, franchise-defining characters. I'm so, so sorry for everyone who made Episodes 1 - 6 such amazing experiences. Disney, please stop!… Expand
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LaraLeeDec 17, 2017
The movie was diffent of what i was expecting,TLJ was no ESB, but it was awesome nonethless! Rian dared a lot in this movie, but by no means he "destroyed" the SW we know and love! Chill a little people, ****
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MaxsonDec 17, 2017
I'm pretty disappointed with this movie. Some unnecessary scenes, especially Finn and Rose(new character) with their side stuff. They should have left that out. I might be the only one on this issue, but the movie for me didn't feel like aI'm pretty disappointed with this movie. Some unnecessary scenes, especially Finn and Rose(new character) with their side stuff. They should have left that out. I might be the only one on this issue, but the movie for me didn't feel like a Star Wars movie. Not sure if it was the tone or it was just missing that traditional charm. So much stuff was happening in this movie, which I think really hurt the film. If you're a fan of the series, you will probably hate this movie. As for the pros, visually the movie looks amazing. I saw some pretty impressive scenes and I was not disappointed with the visuals. I think Mark Hamill did a great job as Luke, he really put in work in the character. I definitely enjoyed the scenes with Luke compared to the other characters in the movie.… Expand
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NailsDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really? They ditched the old EU that could've given us awesome movies for this?
So, luke does nothing and actually never leaves the porg planet.
The hero we grew up with is now a coward that tried to kill a kid asleep? After 30 years of being a jedi master the best he can come up with is to appear as an illusion to fool Kylo? AND he still dies?
Snoke is a nobody and dies just like that.
What do we have left to look forward for episode IX?
What the hell did I just watch?… Expand
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targetthisDec 17, 2017
Just awful. Dreadful plot, unconvincing characters and mindless dialogue. A film created to meet a quarterly earnings target. A masterpiece in having no artistic merit of its own. I legitimately do not understand how universally positive reviews.
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CasterCastDec 17, 2017
I don't understand the dislike for this film. Either it's an anti-Disney bot explosion or a lot of self-professed Star Wars fans out there who suddenly don't like Star Wars films because they're proper movies again. Last Jedi is a massiveI don't understand the dislike for this film. Either it's an anti-Disney bot explosion or a lot of self-professed Star Wars fans out there who suddenly don't like Star Wars films because they're proper movies again. Last Jedi is a massive accomplishment. A huge success. Emotional, thrilling, exciting from beginning to end. Considering Lucas made the first film to evoke Saturday matinees, this one is every bit a continuation of that.… Expand
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