Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2017
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SnokeupperhalfDec 17, 2017
Im so sad after tonight. I loved star wars for years, now to see our beloved characters and lore, the whole narrative done to pieces, for no purpose at all.
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Airsyck73Dec 17, 2017
As I prepared myself to be in awe of this movie, I came to a profound realization. I had built this idea in my head that The Last Jedi would be so amazing, that I almost didn't realize I hadn't seen the movie yet. Well, upon exiting theAs I prepared myself to be in awe of this movie, I came to a profound realization. I had built this idea in my head that The Last Jedi would be so amazing, that I almost didn't realize I hadn't seen the movie yet. Well, upon exiting the theatre, I felt crushed. Star Wars has been a part of my life for so long that I honestly feel that saying I DIDN'T like it was almost like saying I no longer love my children. I felt conflicted. It was, for lack of a better description, a mess. Non-sensical, silly where it needed to be serious, and basically everything that was once sacred was tossed to the street. The actors are amazing. The visuals are stunning. But the plot... well, what plot?
I don't want to provide spoilers, so I'll summarize by saying that instead of writing a review, I feel like I'm writing a eulogy. Star Wars had a brilliant life. I believe that this was a final, gasping breath by a franchise that has lost the force. RIP.… Expand
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andreadavidedDec 17, 2017
WoW !! I didn't dream this could be so good. It's one for our side of the culture war, no more SJW stuff, cool battles. 2.5 hours of STAR WARS and no flipant feminist remarks. GREAT Humor, can't top this. 110/10 bless this movie.
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GmoBarrientosDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS HERE!!: No training for Rey. In the new canon, you don´t need to be a padawan. You might be a **** Jedi from nothing. Training, effort, learning is for newbies....Snoke, oh man, who was ???? Why so powefull??His intentions? ...Who cares!!!!! SPLIT in 2. Thats all. Maybe Snoke is Hugh Hefner. The history behind Why Kylo Ren is Kylo ren is bad too, and simplist.… Expand
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kijo101Dec 17, 2017
absolute garbage. takes everything good from star wars and tramples all over it .bad acting, bad characters, bad story line. rian johnson and disney i hope you are ashamed. how all the critics are scoring it so highly i do not know. just pureabsolute garbage. takes everything good from star wars and tramples all over it .bad acting, bad characters, bad story line. rian johnson and disney i hope you are ashamed. how all the critics are scoring it so highly i do not know. just pure rubbish to put it lightly.its the first star wars movie i have struggled to sit through. just ripping apart something great and turning it into a sugary disney horror show. so disappointed in this film. i have never written a review about a film before but i feel that disney and rian johnson have done such a hatchet job on this installment and the star wars universe in general that it needs to be brought to peoples attention especially with all the critics giving it such positive reviews.… Expand
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ShineDogDec 17, 2017
It's big, and messy, and charming. Some sag in the middle act and some slightly clunky or contrived plotting in places, but it's willingness to shake things up in a way that feels true to the characters and setting is great. Makes the forceIt's big, and messy, and charming. Some sag in the middle act and some slightly clunky or contrived plotting in places, but it's willingness to shake things up in a way that feels true to the characters and setting is great. Makes the force feel mystical and strange again, and is full of heart. It's a good movie.… Expand
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thedemonDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are a casual fan, you will love this. If you're a true star wars fan and adhere to previously established Lucas canon, you will feel insulted by this nonsense. This was a SJW's wet dream. Nothing says "new generation" like focusing mainly on diversity of characters rather than the story. What they did to Luke has to be the worst thing done to a movie character in history. What they did to snoke was completely idiotic and such a missed opportunity. Now your main antagonist is an emo dark side user. Wow I'm scared. What this boils down to is Disney's new Star Wars universe is an appeal to the lowest common denominator. Lucas canon is thrown out the window, and these new movies make the entire existence of the OT and the Rebellion completely pointless/irrelevant. These will movies will make a fortune as usual because Disney is a cash cow, but Disney is apparently incapable of making good movies. They won't even consult Lucas on anything anymore to attempt to make a quality Star Wars movie. To reiterate, this was an appeal to the lowest common denominator SJW, plain and simple. Embarrassing.… Expand
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AcestaDec 17, 2017
If you're an intelligent person with good taste, you might find this movie hard to watch. It's the worst of all star wars films, and it feels like it's a completely different (awful) universe to the one the other films inhabit. If you enjoyIf you're an intelligent person with good taste, you might find this movie hard to watch. It's the worst of all star wars films, and it feels like it's a completely different (awful) universe to the one the other films inhabit. If you enjoy plot holes, bad and corny dialogue, bad acting, your childhood getting destroyed, this is the film for you. The critics are wrong. It makes sense, if you're job is to be a critic/journalist, then you might enjoy this film… Expand
100 of 131 users found this helpful10031
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MikaHarkerDec 17, 2017
Movie was So good, people complaining ABOUT this movie it's just ridiculous... I dont get how people can be mad at this amazing film, just shut Up and enjoy that star wars is as live and exiting as ever !
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exodussDec 17, 2017
This was not the star wars i grew up with. so many plot holes nothing to do with star wars lore. I dont think this was a good movie it left a bad taste in my mouth
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BertoflyingfoxDec 17, 2017
What a perfect endcap to Year-1 B.W.(Bizarro World). This is a decent sci-fi flick...if it had nothing to do with Star Wars and instead opted to run its own franchise into the ground.

"Your Snoke theory is wrong" Yup, it was really RianWhat a perfect endcap to Year-1 B.W.(Bizarro World). This is a decent sci-fi flick...if it had nothing to do with Star Wars and instead opted to run its own franchise into the ground.

"Your Snoke theory is wrong"
Yup, it was really Rian Johnson all along (take out Snoke's scarring and they even look alike). Somehow worming his way into the Disney roundtable, he convinced a bunch of suits that throwing out a competent script and replacing it with his Looper style (boring character arcs and a wandering plot with no true purpose) would be the best thing to do. Well, this could've been directed by Uwe Boll and it would still pay off in sales and reviews, because Star Wars makes money no matter what (too big to fail) and reviewers always praise it no matter what. Things that The Mummy or Valerian got trashed for, is celebrated here.

Anyway, here's why it didn't work for me:
Plotting, character progression, continuity.
--The plot is a mess, leaning heavily on what I'm sure was the main plot of a Clone Wars episode (out of fuel and running from a tech-advanced enemy), except in that episode the characters are smart enough to think their gameplan through til the end....unlike the characters in this movie.

--The characters betray themselves, not only in-between movies but even in-between scenes. They only set-up the scene that their currently in, rather than feeling like living characters across the span of 2 (or 6) movies.

--Continuity was completely dropped. Which is fine if this were a spin-off, but it isn't. I love the concept of "kill the past" especially considering the universe these people live in....but that concept shouldn't take place in the middle of a trilogy.

So I find myself much less interested in the continuing story of SW, and more interested in seeing how Abrams will try to pick up the mess. For the folks harping that at least it isn't a re-tread like TFA: Crait is Hoth, Canto Bight is Jabba's Palace, Phasma is Boba, Super Saiyan Leia is Frozen Han.… Expand
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nicoferraro90Dec 17, 2017
Totalmente satisfecho con este nuevo episodio. Me rei, me diverti y hasta llore con esta pelicula. Grandes actuaciones de Mark Hamill y de Carrie Fisher #LongLiveToThePrincess
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mfg1138Dec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heavy SPOILERS ahead, proceed with caution.

If you require one reason (and boy are there plenty) to consider this movie a complete and utter disaster, picture the following. Luke Skywalker, the one who kept his cool and was not turned to the dark side by the emperor, throwing his lightsaber away to demonstrate his allegiance to the light, the one who never lost faith in his belief that there is still good in his father, Darth Vader, would actually contemplate murdering a young man, much less his nephew, in his sleep, simply because he sensed the conflict in him.

The film meticulously seeks to deconstruct the very basis on which the star wars mythos has been grounded upon; and replace it with a version of Leia which can gracefully glide through space Mary Poppins-style, boring chase sequences of Finn and Rose riding space horses to avoid capture (imagine something taken out of Jurassic World or Jumanji) and an exhausting emotional ping pong between seriousness and silliness. Not to mention the endless ludicrous use of bad, outdated (seriously, "can you hear me?"), adolescent humor even in scenes where even inexperienced directors would know better than to mix in humor. And no, the humor does not even come close to that in the marvel movies. It is rather on par with the tasteless humor one "enjoys" in the Transformers movies. And have I mentioned how horrible Yoda is being rendered on the screen? Gareth Edwards did an amazing job on Rogue One and JJ Abrams successfully managed to set the tone for the new main trilogy, striking a balance between respecting the existing mythos and introducing new characters, even if he did so somewhat conservatively. Rian Johnson tosses everything out the window and delivers a technically sound but otherwise tasteless, soulless monstrosity perfectly aligned with the goals set by the film execs.

I have a bad feeling about this...… Expand
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EddyNLDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars is dying - let’s put it out of its misery

For over 20 years I've been a Star Wars fan. (movies, music and games)
I fear The Last Jedi will be my last Star Wars movie. It's totally clear now - Disney will destroy the franchise with its leftist SJW agenda.

My view on the characters:

Snoke the Joke: Nuff said
Poe: Oh oh... toxic masculinity, micro aggression, mansplaining!
Kylo: Still a whiny emo brat
Leia: Dies and then Marry Poppins her way back to the ship? Seems legit.
Rey: meh
Luke: Jerking off a sea cow. So sad.
Chewie: Turns vegan
Token Asian Girl: check!
Finn: Was he in this movie? He certainly didn't do anything.
R2D2 / C3P0: useless
Chrome Brienne of Tarth: useless

Plot / story:

Casino scene:
This is where the movie killed me. I completely zoned out during this scene. What-the-hell-am-I-watching?

Rich white people are bad because they beat their kids, are cruel to animals and make money on arms dealing.
**** you, Disney.

Kamikaze hyperjump:
Cool idea. Should have been done by Admiral Ackbar, not Purple Hair Lady no one cares about.

Battle on Not-Hoth planet:
I was getting excited seeing the setup, I thought this battle was going to resemble the famous Hoth battle. A rebel soldier in the trenches takes a lick of the white substance covering the ground.
"Salt". Wut. A lackluster battle followed.

Even if I leave out Disney's SJW bs I'm still left with a very weak movie.
Plot holes, cringe scenes, flat characters, dull story writing, badly placed "humor".

Dear Disney, please choke on your leftist SJW non-binary PC vegan soy lattes.… Expand
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TuroDec 17, 2017
You're all angry because it wasn't another remake of the OT. You're setting a bad precendent by complaining about a commercial film that takes bold risks and attempts to be creative in the process. Lucasfilm is making a clear statement withYou're all angry because it wasn't another remake of the OT. You're setting a bad precendent by complaining about a commercial film that takes bold risks and attempts to be creative in the process. Lucasfilm is making a clear statement with TLJ: we're not making superhero movies and things can actually Happen here. What was the last unexpectedly unexpected blockbuster film you watched at the cinema? Oh, I know: it was Terminator 2 in 1991.… Expand
10 of 46 users found this helpful1036
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Chitacosmico7Dec 17, 2017
This movie is like a great soap opera you can watch it a zillion times and some will never get bored , is fun, enjoyable but yet is like the same story repeating itself differently, is at the same time fresh and rusty. It has is awesomeThis movie is like a great soap opera you can watch it a zillion times and some will never get bored , is fun, enjoyable but yet is like the same story repeating itself differently, is at the same time fresh and rusty. It has is awesome moments along with flat ones too, I left the room feeling the movie had many loopholes that some of us noticed and some were oblivious about it. Last Jedi is certainly a polarized movie at different levels, I am bit surprised that critics gave such an excellent rate, perhaps they don’t like to criticize or diminish the quality of Disney’s work by some mysterious reasons. I feel that if you want a heroine to be the star of this movie perhaps Disney can consider a female director that would be more in tune with Rey’s character like Patty Jenkis did for Wonder Woman.… Expand
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AvaliatorDec 17, 2017
The film that could define definitive to the SW lore, turns out to be another cheap film focused on discarding the classics and embracing new characters
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MisterSDec 17, 2017
This isn’t Rian Johnson’s fault, nor the strong cast’s fault. It’s clear Disney is rushing these new movies out and it shows. Lucas for all his flaws at least planned his trilogies out. For the Disney Star Wars movies it feels like they areThis isn’t Rian Johnson’s fault, nor the strong cast’s fault. It’s clear Disney is rushing these new movies out and it shows. Lucas for all his flaws at least planned his trilogies out. For the Disney Star Wars movies it feels like they are being made up on the fly. As if these talented directors are just passing a hot potato to the next guy just trying to make the best movie they can. Two years is not enough to time to make movies of this scale, especially when they need to write the source material simultaneously...When you look past the gorgeous technical achievements of the film, all that left is a problematic cop out. There is nothing mind blowing about this movie. It’s a rehash of ESB and ROJ with a few good under developed ideas that could have had a lasting impact if they took their time to flesh it out...I guess a positive is that they are out of movies to rehash. Between Episode 7 and 8 they already covered ANH, ESB and ROJ. I get why though. When you are rushed you play it safe. However, maybe now they can truly make their own thing in episode 9. Although, the fact they had to rewrite the movie after firing Trevarow , and aren’t delaying the release tells me share holders are the number one priority here, as opposed to putting quality first.… Expand
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UncleXDec 17, 2017
Risky and excellent film of Star Wars? Definitely yes. The film may not deserve 10 of 10, but 0-5 is not exactly, because there is an excellent acting, visual, moral and a lot of memorizing scenes. Strange moments are present, but they fadeRisky and excellent film of Star Wars? Definitely yes. The film may not deserve 10 of 10, but 0-5 is not exactly, because there is an excellent acting, visual, moral and a lot of memorizing scenes. Strange moments are present, but they fade in comparison with everything else. Relax, people. If you consider this film to be the worst of all, then you will get movies in the style of marvel, which everyone likes. "Fear is the path to the dark side…fear leads to anger…anger leads to hate…hate leads to suffering" - Yoda (c).… Expand
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ZulgyanDec 17, 2017
Awful dialogue, mediocre to bad wrongly timed humor, plot inconsistencies, cheap surprices, forgetable music, pointless scenes, non develped characters. Very few reediming qualities in this film. And worst of all, it totally **** over the SWAwful dialogue, mediocre to bad wrongly timed humor, plot inconsistencies, cheap surprices, forgetable music, pointless scenes, non develped characters. Very few reediming qualities in this film. And worst of all, it totally **** over the SW legacy and almost completely destroys the franchise forever, by torturing it's heart and soul. Good performances and SFX, that's about it. Tons of missed oportunities.… Expand
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NymTanaDec 17, 2017
Devastadora, emocionante, y sobretodo, sorprendente. No es lo mismo de siempre y por ello, The Last Jedi se convierte en una película única dentro de la saga, la cual demuestra su papel de ''película puente'' entre los episodios VII y IX.Devastadora, emocionante, y sobretodo, sorprendente. No es lo mismo de siempre y por ello, The Last Jedi se convierte en una película única dentro de la saga, la cual demuestra su papel de ''película puente'' entre los episodios VII y IX. Frescura, innovación y una nueva visión sobre la Fuerza hacen de esta nueva entrega todo un tesoro para recordar a los fans de la saga.… Expand
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psaugustoDec 17, 2017
Amazing! Don't listen to the widows, they deserve twilight movies. The movie is amazing, Rey is an awesome character and Luke is REALLY badass. Go and watch it now!!
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LukichoGamingDec 17, 2017
This is not going to go a way you think. Absolutely Amazing!! - SPOILERS



Only think i disliked was Finn and Rose's storyline.
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DandeloDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The enormous gulf between writer/director JJ Abrams for the Force Awakens and Rian Johnson for The Last Jedi is painfully obvious - as a Star Wars movie this fails on almost every level. The Last Jedi doesn't understand the source material, ignores many of the plot threads from its predecessor, misuses and disposes of major characters, is brimming with internal inconsistencies and tries to use cheap laughs to cover for its total lack of story structure.… Expand
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SOlidScottDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Killed off a bunch of valid plotlines to emphasize a crappy bunch of new ones. Obvious nod towards political b.s. and a crappy job at it. You'll probably see it, but prepare for disappointment. This director is crap.… Expand
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MandraxDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this was a generic Sci-Fi movie, this would have been decent. Unfortunately because it's a Star Wars movie, it's poor. Rian Johnson took aim, fired, and completely missed the target. Characters were poor, the humour made me cringe, and there was far to much of it. The plot was a mess and some story lines in fact turned out to be completely unnecessary, which leads me to believe they were there because Johnson had no solid ideas what to do with some of the characters. Snoke and Phasma, two characters with great possibilities became completely irrelevant. Some of the action set pieces were great, but the final scenes were so poorly done. On the planet Crait it was a case of a line of Empire war machines face a line of antique rebel speeders. There was no imagination there at all. Overall the movie was seriously underwhelming. This will go down as one of the worst movies along with The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. People are hyping it now, but in the cold light of day, when people actually reflect on the details, they'll realise it was a horrible mess of a movie.… Expand
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hernanvillaltaDec 17, 2017
I love that they leave everything preset and silly speculations and theories. It was time to forget the old stories. There are characters that did what I expected for more than 36 years to do and finally I could see it. It's not perfect butI love that they leave everything preset and silly speculations and theories. It was time to forget the old stories. There are characters that did what I expected for more than 36 years to do and finally I could see it. It's not perfect but it's what the saga needed.… Expand
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LemonidasDec 17, 2017
The Last Jedi is the best Cinema offer ever! With one ticket you get to see two movies! The Empire Strikes Back, and return of the Jedi meshed together and served as a hot steaming pile of ***P ! I sincerely suggest to anyone who doesn't wantThe Last Jedi is the best Cinema offer ever! With one ticket you get to see two movies! The Empire Strikes Back, and return of the Jedi meshed together and served as a hot steaming pile of ***P ! I sincerely suggest to anyone who doesn't want to have his childhood memories raped and murdered, to avoid seeing this horrible movie and just pretend it never happened. It will be better this way.… Expand
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MisterLethalDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, my Eng isn't perfect. Second, i'm not going to follow mindless wave of people, who give away 0-2 raitings. And third, this movie disappointed me. I don't expect people find my review "helpful" since i haven't left 0 raiting. I left 6 because i enjoyed picture and action. I saw good acting from Mark Hammil and Adam Driver (I'm not kidding, i like Kylo Ren in this movie). Sadly, these are the only good traits about this movie. If touching bad side of movie, then we're about to go deep:
1) Wasted characters. My greatest trouble with this movie and source of my complete disappointement. What was the point of foreshadowing Rey's parents identety, to throw it away? I cannot dig this stuff. Same goes for Snoke. Who was he? How he obtained such power (He was doing some creppy stuff in movie and it looked good)? Did he know Emperor and what happened to him? You'll never find this out in this movie... Because he's killed in last third of the film. Cpt. Phasma... well.. she's in this movie. Not going to talk about, how sad i was when i saw what you did with Luke.
2) Pointless subplot with Finn and Rose. What was the point of it? Watch naruto and one piece a lot? "Great idea, let's throw this filler, to make our picture longer". No! This plot serves to show anything except pull us away from interesting stuff with Rey, Ben and Luke
3) 5-th and 6-th reimagining (Sorry, if spelled wrong). Movie rips out scenes from episodes i mentioned above and throws them in movie, to... make it hard to watch, really. The pace is crazy. First it boring, then it's fun. Next it's long, then it's interesting. After it goes good climactic scene and more slow paced action. Long say short. It's a mess It's hard to describe my point in eng, i hope you understood
4) Don't you think Rey's rock lifting scene would be better if we saw at least hint of her training in force using? She uses the force to lift huge pile of rocks, because scenario needs it. That's a bad way to go with characters. (May i recieve huge amount of dislikes, but i like this character. I just don't agree that she has to be too overpowered. I'd love her more if you gave us something so we can cheer for her)
5) Some complete **** in this movie. I know we talking about fairytale where sounds could be heared in space and force can do anything, you only have to try. But... excuse me, if i find some scenes like speedlight charge, causing destruction of third part of **** and Leia flying in space aka superman, ridiculous. And... force ghosts always could use force to affect real world?
6) Music. It sounds great, don't get me wrong... but there's nothing new added to new film. And even if added, it's completely forgetable. (For the record, i like March of the Resistance and Theme of Rey)

Thouse are bad stuff in this movie. Action was good, picture great, story... meh. And i wouldn't say anything if this was from marvel, but it isn't! I like how director wanted to show new abilities force can do, though some of their realisation were questionable. I won't be pointing it out, cause i'm tired typing. I don't expect a lot of people find my article helpful. I hope i find thouse who agree with me, even if their number not huge. I'm going to pray for good future for star wars universe, but for now i pick neutral side. I won't compare this movie to trash, but i ain't defending it either… Expand
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qusDec 17, 2017
Seeing positive reviews from critics makes me scratch my head. Is it possible so many of them are paid bots? Otherwise how could they rate a movie full of MacGuffins, gaping plot holes and logical inconsequences rated as high?

Hundreds ofSeeing positive reviews from critics makes me scratch my head. Is it possible so many of them are paid bots? Otherwise how could they rate a movie full of MacGuffins, gaping plot holes and logical inconsequences rated as high?

Hundreds of user reviews already stated what's wrong with this move in regards of storytelling, screenwriting art and simple logic. It has absolutely nothing to do with being "not Star Wars enough" or "taking bold decisions". So I am not going to repeat it here, stating simply it is just a bad movie.

I've seen one fan joking after seeing this: "Come back George Lucas, everything is forgiven!", and if before seeing "Last Jedi" I would swear I will never say prequel trilogy was actually good, now I must admit - prequel trilogy has at least two movies better than Last Jedi, I know it is hard to believe! So either watch it and see it for yourself or just skip this Star Wars and possibly everything that comes after it.… Expand
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ArmoredMarshallDec 15, 2017
EPIC. Hands down, the most beautiful Star Wars movie ever made. In my opinion, Hollywood has lost some of its...imagination in recent years. A 're-hash' of this, a copy of 'that', mentality. Not this movie, finally, a studio took aEPIC. Hands down, the most beautiful Star Wars movie ever made. In my opinion, Hollywood has lost some of its...imagination in recent years. A 're-hash' of this, a copy of 'that', mentality. Not this movie, finally, a studio took a preconceived, and up until now, cookie cutter George Lucas episodic Star Wars franchise and turned it upside down, on its own head. Bravo, Disney! I, and many others commend You! Rian Johnson had the vision, tenacity, and resolve to take this Saga where it needed to go, into the uncomfortable tragedies, and the unknown futures of characters, new and old. His vision is a mix of black, white and the color of red blood sand (with salt) palette, of death and destruction. A Rebellion, still clinging to "Hope", pursued by the ultimate evil. Mr. Abrams I do not envy you, and the task at hand. For finding your vision, to the conflict in this trilogy. As I, and am sure many others, would like the Star Wars trilogies to continue. Good luck, and may the force be with you, always...… Expand
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Bezerk_IncursioDec 16, 2017
This movie....NO THE SERIES IS ALL BAD. the constant plot holes from the writing and as well as the illogical scenes make this movie so bad, i just don't understand why THEY WOULD SCREW THE LORE OF THE MOVIE. Mark hamil (LUKE SKYWALKER)evenThis movie....NO THE SERIES IS ALL BAD. the constant plot holes from the writing and as well as the illogical scenes make this movie so bad, i just don't understand why THEY WOULD SCREW THE LORE OF THE MOVIE. Mark hamil (LUKE SKYWALKER)even said before starting this movie that THE SCRIPT WAS HORRIBLE. the director and Disney AAANND THE WRITER SUCKS DUDE.... YOU DONE F'D IT UP. im so sorry mark hamil that this didnt get as good as the golden days.… Expand
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TheDofflinDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLJ was scared to be Star Wars for the first 90 minutes, feeling more like an inane comedy, so disrespectful towards the previous Star Wars films. The galaxy of TLJ is barren and empty, and all actions by the main characters feel devoid of meaning without the movie really addressing the context of their actions. It's the same old set-up where the audience is forced to accept that 'those are the good guys' and 'those are the bad guys' and it's 'good vs evil'. Even The Force Unleashed on Wii had a better story arc than this movie.… Expand
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GetDaRekM8Dec 17, 2017
By no means is this a terrible and unwatchable movie but it is severely flawed. Like almost an hour and half of the movie was completely pointless and added nothing to the overall plot. Rose is one of the most unlikable characters sinceBy no means is this a terrible and unwatchable movie but it is severely flawed. Like almost an hour and half of the movie was completely pointless and added nothing to the overall plot. Rose is one of the most unlikable characters since Jar-Jar binks. The Rey - Luke story was extremely underwhelming, lots of the reveals were extremely disappointing. A couple of good space battle scenes, some nice lightsaber sequences and two or three good performances are what i liked about about the movie. I don't understand why this movie is getting stellar reviews.… Expand
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bramleybornDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It manages to throw away all the good work of its predecessors and abandon all reason. It fails in all departments. It manages to be worse than The Phantom Menace which is quite an achievement. I have never wanted to leave a cinema so badly.… Expand
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HaytDec 17, 2017
Really liked it. Despite too much humour aimed at the young kids I enjoyed the character moments and how much it bucked all the fan theories. I wonder if thats why some users seem to be review bombing it? I hope in time people grow to enjoyReally liked it. Despite too much humour aimed at the young kids I enjoyed the character moments and how much it bucked all the fan theories. I wonder if thats why some users seem to be review bombing it? I hope in time people grow to enjoy this pretty unique Star Wars film… Expand
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RidgeTopDec 17, 2017
While there were some great and even touching scenes, the whole film felt bogged down by pacing issues, an irrelevant sub-plot, out of place attempts at humor, an implausible state the the galaxy finds itself in when compared to the ending ofWhile there were some great and even touching scenes, the whole film felt bogged down by pacing issues, an irrelevant sub-plot, out of place attempts at humor, an implausible state the the galaxy finds itself in when compared to the ending of the original trilogy, and frustrating tropes. What's worse for series fans, it doesn't seem to take the lore seriously and has zero pay off for the set up mysteries from The Force Awakens (With JJ mysteries are we really surprised?). It's a shame as after my disappointing experience with the Force Awakens, I was ready for this movie to right the ship, but it seems Disney is just straying this franchise further off course. I have a bad feeling about this...… Expand
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damsDec 17, 2017
The biggest disappointment I've ever felt in my life at the end of a movie. I can't get over it. The best thing to do now is to pretend that this film never existed.
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MrNikitaTVDec 17, 2017
Звездные Войны: Последние Джедаи- невероятно крутое кино. Мне будет сложно объективно оценить это кино, так как я большой фанат. На этот фильм посыпалось очень много гнева, которого он не заслуживает. В фильме очень крутые персонажами. АктерыЗвездные Войны: Последние Джедаи- невероятно крутое кино. Мне будет сложно объективно оценить это кино, так как я большой фанат. На этот фильм посыпалось очень много гнева, которого он не заслуживает. В фильме очень крутые персонажами. Актеры выложились на все 100%, особенно хочу отметить: Адам Драйвер, Бенисио Дель Торо, Марк Хемилл. Очень крутой главный злодей Калой Рен! Отличный сюжет, да в середине провисает, но в конце разгоняется.
Неожиданный поворыты, просто взорвали мне мозг, это надо видеть! И порги очень милые) Очень крутое кино! Диснеевцы молодцы!… Expand
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SunykameyDec 17, 2017
This movie lives on nostalgia but sadly that's about the only thing going for it, besides the optics and general aesthetics which are on point but nothing not expected. The humour is out of place for a star wars movie, it's too kid friendlyThis movie lives on nostalgia but sadly that's about the only thing going for it, besides the optics and general aesthetics which are on point but nothing not expected. The humour is out of place for a star wars movie, it's too kid friendly as it doesn't take itself serious (not like the originals which were never PG18 but you felt the stakes), the characters are mostly not fleshed out and/or likeable, the dialogues are bland and the story uninspiring.… Expand
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GiddlesDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good things first, maybe. I laughed about three times during the movie. I even got all misty-eyed when Rose's sister managed to drop the bombs onto the Dreadnaught with grim determination... then my wife wondered, "they're in space without gravity, how can they *drop* bombs?" She's not big on physics so I suggested that maybe the Dreadnaught was big enough to provide sufficient gravity, but this anecdote is symptomatic of my problems with the movie. It does have some beautiful set pieces, some striking visuals, it just doesn't really have a story to tell and the narrative strings which exist are full of holes. Like when Holdo actually manages to destroy or cripple the entire fleet chasing them. Sure, it was a lovely scene, breathtaking even. And when it's over you think, 'Wait, they can do that? Why wasn't this part of their original plan? Why didn't they do that with the other three ships they gave up. If they were going to be destroyed anyway, their pilots dying pointlessly, they could have done so. Or they could have used the transport Finn and Rose used to embark on their adventure.' And that was just the most glaring problem I saw without even having to think about it.

Characters don't develop or have arcs, they just twist in the wind, the exceptions being Kylo Ren and Rey who pretty much resist any form of development. Ren is a crappy Sith and Rey is a crappy Jedi, but that bit at least I trust is in there so they can finally meet in the middle and get rid of these harebrained pseudo-philosophies cooked up by Lucas. Luke has an arc of sorts but it's woefully unsatisfying, his one moment of realization marred by the fact that he gets helped out by Yoda again rather than achieving said realization under his own power.

The entire side-plot with Finn and Rose adds nothing to the story at the end of the day other than giving Finn something to do and adding in a character to encourage Chinese investors. Also, Rose is essentially a janitor on the cruiser, right? She says she spends all day behind vents or pipes or something. Where does she get off piloting an attack craft? I'm not even saying she shouldn't, but just like the possible gravity of the Dreadnaught, the movie might have done well acknowledging that this isn't just done for effect or to placate a certain audience but that there is an internal logic at play here. They could have cut things like cows stampeding through a casino to make room for things that actually make the plot seem less threadbare. But look! We have a dozen new cute CGI aliens in this movie!

The Force Awakens didn't grip me but it was a solidly-made movie with a developing plot. Rogue One was actually excellent, doing a lot of things right. So I did try to be optimistic about this one, but there was just no story here. This felt like a random episode of a Sci-Fi TV show, right down to the technobabble.… Expand
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grafpappaDec 17, 2017
It had a few good moments and scenes, yet the writing is terrible. The film is full of plot holes. While i was watching i never had the feeling, that im watching a star wars movie. It felt like a **** Marvel film. Its being disrespectful withIt had a few good moments and scenes, yet the writing is terrible. The film is full of plot holes. While i was watching i never had the feeling, that im watching a star wars movie. It felt like a **** Marvel film. Its being disrespectful with Luke and the force itself.… Expand
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NormantonDec 17, 2017
This movie was SO BAD! I cant believe it. I have always liked Star Wars movies, even the episodes 1-3 even though I recognize that they are not very good. Episode 7 was a disappointment but at least it had it moments. This, on the other hand,This movie was SO BAD! I cant believe it. I have always liked Star Wars movies, even the episodes 1-3 even though I recognize that they are not very good. Episode 7 was a disappointment but at least it had it moments. This, on the other hand, was terrible. Honestly if I wasn't sitting in the middle of the row in the theater I would have left after half way though the movie. The movie is full of totally unbelievable stuff, half of the scenes try to be artistic when rest feel glued on. The story is plain stupid, dialog is terrible and especially humor is so forced it was physically painful to watch. There was no meaningful character development excluding one that was in any way interesting or plausible. The threat of the Imperium/First Oder is totally non existent when they are totally incompetent and depicted as complete morons. I don't care if you have a scifi or fantasy movie but if you have established some rules in that universe you cannot just ignore them in every scene. I also hate that is seems that the heroes can go anywhere they want at any time.

I don't want to even start with the actor performance but still I must say that only good performance was from Mark Hamill. For all the rest I was just hopping that the characters would be killed off at some point. I didn't feel any attachment to any of the characters in any level. And whats up with all the cute animals everywhere that have nothing to do with anything?

-Beyond disappointed Star Wars fan… Expand
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Tspell202Dec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Utter blasphemy to the Star Wars Universe. Who wrote this sacrilege? This movie was made for the mainstream and not Star Wars Fans. An entire generation of the Best fans in the world ignored and insulted. Total disrespect for for the Great George Lucas and his vision. Totally forgotten and misused are the originals and prequels, which are now some kind of legend. I am completely saddened at the direction the once Great franchise has taken. Obviously these critics have no knowledge or idea of what Star Wars is or was. Long live the Jedi and Sith.… Expand
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brendan_jwhiteDec 17, 2017
This movie takes a lot of risks, and for that to happen to a franchise and even the Star Wars franchise is something special. However I might admit that the first 1/3 (not including the first space battle scene) is extremely disappointingThis movie takes a lot of risks, and for that to happen to a franchise and even the Star Wars franchise is something special. However I might admit that the first 1/3 (not including the first space battle scene) is extremely disappointing with some reveals that have extremely poor execution. Soon after the battle, some characters get sent on a mission which I’m pretty sure contained a countless amount of MacGuffins and some lacklustre world-building which is unlike anything Star Wars would ever do (even the Porgs got annoying after a few jokes)

As I was watching these scenes on Canto Bight, I honestly thought they’ve messed this up so badly that it’s unsaveable. However, the last 1/3 is some of the most outstanding scenes that this franchise has to offer. The battle scenes are fantastic and tension is high throughout. The island scenes with Luke and Rey are also a highlight with some fantastic creature-effects as is to be expected with the franchise. I could make the point that this stuff was so good that I was disappointed by everything else but it all has to be at the same level and it wasn’t. I think I’m nervous yet excited for Episode IX, it has the potential to be terrible or fantastic… Expand
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sqw001Dec 17, 2017
This is the final death of the legendary saga. I'll never be able to understand those who might like this movie. Еhis film is horrible disgusting, it's just a spit in the face of all spectators and fans of the saga
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SenaticDec 17, 2017
I cannot in good conscious give this movie a 0, which is what I really want to do. however if you ignore the fact that this is supposed to be a star wars movie it's got quite a few good aspects to it, though not enough to make it a greatI cannot in good conscious give this movie a 0, which is what I really want to do. however if you ignore the fact that this is supposed to be a star wars movie it's got quite a few good aspects to it, though not enough to make it a great movie.

As soon as you remember that this is supposed to be star wars however, everything falls apart. So many plot holes, **** ups with character story and direction. It's like the people who made this movie have no idea what Star wars is, or the history behind the characters they're playing with. Throw in the **** and stupid humour that didn't work in most, not all, as well as a subplot that is based on a plot hole and wastes 30min of the movie and you got a **** ass 2.5 hour waste of your evening.… Expand
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Zaine6Dec 17, 2017
Non existent plot, rubbish answers to all our questions, and spent half the movie in space on a boring space chase. Every character had a bad decision made on their sub plot. Oh and blow away all the rich lore around Jedi's and just moderniseNon existent plot, rubbish answers to all our questions, and spent half the movie in space on a boring space chase. Every character had a bad decision made on their sub plot. Oh and blow away all the rich lore around Jedi's and just modernise it yolo, we don't need no training to be a Jedi now a days. OH and fight scenes, what fight scenes, can't remember any, they were that bad.… Expand
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daedalus87Dec 17, 2017
Just giving the movie a perfect 10, just to balance all those negative reviews. I really enjoyed the movie though. I felt like it pushed the story to unforeseen places. It had guts and deserves all the positive reviews.
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Frosty1979Dec 16, 2017
Very disappointing. Worst Star Wars movie imho. Weird how critics can rate it so highly? Are most of them payed by Disney?

Villains are a joke. The heroes are obnoxious and boring. Story is full of plot holes and Deus Machinas. The dialoguesVery disappointing. Worst Star Wars movie imho. Weird how critics can rate it so highly? Are most of them payed by Disney?

Villains are a joke. The heroes are obnoxious and boring. Story is full of plot holes and Deus Machinas. The dialogues are cringey and totally out of character. Especially for Luke Skywalker.… Expand
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Ndru01Dec 17, 2017
Positives: Good effects and acting. Hamill, Driver and Ridley go all out here.
Negatives: Dumb plot(s), bad story arc (no real tension built up to a timely climax). The First Order General and Captain Phasma are totally pointless here.Positives: Good effects and acting. Hamill, Driver and Ridley go all out here.
Negatives: Dumb plot(s), bad story arc (no real tension built up to a timely climax). The First Order General and Captain Phasma are totally pointless here. Although George Lucas often wrote painful scripts and chose dud actors at least he was a master editor who could deliver a well paced movie. Not so in TLJ. And its over 2 hours!!!! Other: There’s humour but its the mumblecore variety, nothing quote worthy. The great comic relief duo of C3PO and R2D2 is totally absent here - they are the best characters that Lucas copied from Kurosawa.… Expand
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xqk46776Dec 17, 2017
Holy **** **** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!**** of the year!
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Dwayne6575Dec 17, 2017
This is what happens when far left nut jobs get a hold of nice things, they ruin them. This movie is an embarrassment to the franchise. Not as bad as the prequels but still pretty bad.
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dicenDec 17, 2017
Disney picked the jedi mythology and world-building and threw them into the trash. The movie is a complete disaster. There is no story. The characters are weak. Leia's main scene is pure degradation.
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DaemeonDec 17, 2017
Unfortunately terrible. Luke Skywalker spent the past 40 years as THE fantasy sci-fi super hero, but will now be forever remembered as a washed-up, pathetic, and damaged hermit. JJ Abrams set up so many intetesting story arcs in the previousUnfortunately terrible. Luke Skywalker spent the past 40 years as THE fantasy sci-fi super hero, but will now be forever remembered as a washed-up, pathetic, and damaged hermit. JJ Abrams set up so many intetesting story arcs in the previous film, then the current director decided to go absolutely nowhere with any of it. Apologists claim this is "bold risk taking." I remember when I was 15 and thought it was bold to be flaunt my propensity for risk taking. Turns out I was just an idiot.… Expand
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sssnowmannnDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me this movie is not necessary. This thin story can be told in opening roll of Ep.IX in a few line. The direction is too comical and have destroyed the meanings of force itself. If this hadn't serial number eight, I would never pay for it. Directors have already fallen into "D"ark side. Trash.… Expand
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joelofdeathDec 17, 2017
First rating on metacritic. Any other movie and I might have given this 5/10, but I'm so bitterly disappointed this is the only Episode VIII we're going to get. Whenever I think back on it I get more and more annoyed.
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JarodyDec 17, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a genuinely entertaining and exciting film. It took twists and turns that were unexpected and I think that makes me like it even more. Although some romance and humour feels out of place it doesn't take away theStar Wars: The Last Jedi is a genuinely entertaining and exciting film. It took twists and turns that were unexpected and I think that makes me like it even more. Although some romance and humour feels out of place it doesn't take away the amazing special effects, oscar-worthy acting (especially Mark Hamill) and brilliantly written story.… Expand
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mihmanzDec 16, 2017
It's a disaster. The first star wars film i actually don't like. Phantom menace is a masterpiece compared to this. I'm speechless. Everyhing is broken here. Boring as hell and stupid. All the dialogues feel stupid and unnecessary. A fillerIt's a disaster. The first star wars film i actually don't like. Phantom menace is a masterpiece compared to this. I'm speechless. Everyhing is broken here. Boring as hell and stupid. All the dialogues feel stupid and unnecessary. A filler that breaks the story. I'm 100% sure I never watch it again, because there's simply no reason for it. The Force is definitely not with this one. I call on considering it non-canon.… Expand
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MSM7Dec 17, 2017
I didn't like it.This felt like a movie cooked up in Disney's boardrooms to sell Star Wars merchandises to unsuspecting Kids.I suspect that's where most of the profits are.
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xlt3000Dec 17, 2017
Went into this film expecting a disaster, having read the metacritic user reviews (which I trust more than actual critics). I previously abhorred "The Force Awakens", and I still do.

I was absolutely surprised to the contrary. This isWent into this film expecting a disaster, having read the metacritic user reviews (which I trust more than actual critics). I previously abhorred "The Force Awakens", and I still do.

I was absolutely surprised to the contrary. This is possibly my favorite SW film to date, possibly even better than Rogue One. The characters from TFA really come into their own in this film, with amazing performances that also explore their deep-seated psychological issues (Kylo Ren & Rey). This is a visually and aurally mind-blowing film. The space and ground battles are astonishing, let alone due to the originality of the planets they are fought in, and the look of the ships aswell as the sounds. This is a film that in scale, leapfrogs what we saw in TFA and even Rogue One.

On the negatives, the film has a pacing issue. The entire film is basically one massive extended sequence, and drags on. My other gripe is the character of "Rose", which I found unlikeable and totally useless in the film.

Finally, onto the story itself. I believe this is what ultimately causes the bad ratings. It is obviously a very divisive story. It is quite clear in this film that the makers of TFA had no idea where they wanted to take the story. Most of the deep plot questions everyone had were resolved more (Kylo Ren, Rey, Luke) or less (Snoke, Phasma) satisfyingly. What I will say as a SW fan is that the film is an amazing mixture of pure nostalgia and fan-service, but also truly taking SW into the new age. I always felt the prequel series suffered from childish use of CGI and bland acting...TLJ is a hard-hitting visceral SW film. I've read some reviewers complain that the SW lore is spat upon. I disagree. I feel Rian Johnson obviously TOOK RISKS but also took SW into the new age whilst giving the hardcore fans (like me) some real fan-service.

This for me is an 8/10. Surpasses all the prequel films. I prefer not to compare to the OT because I feel they are in a category of their own. On par and even better than Rogue One. Misses a perfect mark (10/10) due to the bad pacing issue and the annoying Rose character.

It will be interesting to see what JJ Abrams does with episode 9. But I am very negative considering TFA is such a useless film in the series. If anything, TLJ is what TFA should have been. TFA is an extended introduction to the characters, which was not thought out and just made to make money, TLJ really kicks things into gear and makes things happen to the characters.

Well done Rian Johnson.… Expand
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gitrdone300Dec 17, 2017
the movie in general is good action flick, original cast makes the movie watchable, new cast makes movies less watchable. Paper thin characters and problems carried over from force awakens make it problematic. Movie makes me miss Lucas touchthe movie in general is good action flick, original cast makes the movie watchable, new cast makes movies less watchable. Paper thin characters and problems carried over from force awakens make it problematic. Movie makes me miss Lucas touch on the franchise.… Expand
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RhinoRhinoDec 17, 2017
A terrible disappointment and a missed opportunity. As a fan of Rian Johnson, I expected so much more. Instead of twisting/subverting the established Star Wars formula, the film winds up being very much "business as usual." Hopes dashedA terrible disappointment and a missed opportunity. As a fan of Rian Johnson, I expected so much more. Instead of twisting/subverting the established Star Wars formula, the film winds up being very much "business as usual." Hopes dashed for the trilogy and Episode IX. On a related note: Something extremely strange has happened with the professional critics' reviews. Are they simply out of touch with the moviegoing public? Afraid they will lose their jobs if they give a Star Wars film a bad review? Or bought and paid for by the powers-that-be? It's troubling.… Expand
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ModofrodoDec 17, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm heartbroken with what they did with Luke's character. The galaxies most revered hero was reduced down to a grumpy, old whiny hermit who didn't give a **** about anything that happens to the galaxy at large. Also Leia is Superman now?! ALIEN MILK **** WTF?!
And what a waste of a villain Snoke turned out to be. Kathleen Kennedy needs to go!!! George, you may have had directorial and scripting issues, but boy did you have a vision. Something Disney clearly lacks.… Expand
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RzachDec 16, 2017
This is the worst Star Wars movie that I have ever seen. Attack of the Clones is better than the garbage that this film is. This film seems to be designed to clear the Star Wars franchise of any remnants of the old storylines or mythologyThis is the worst Star Wars movie that I have ever seen. Attack of the Clones is better than the garbage that this film is. This film seems to be designed to clear the Star Wars franchise of any remnants of the old storylines or mythology that Lucas built. It seems that Disney and Rian Johnson only want to keep light sabers, untrained force users, and small scale imperial and rebel forces for future films. Far from feeling like a continuation of the Star Wars saga this film seems to be some kind of transition story to set up the rules for the future Star Wars films. As a fan of the original trilogy growing up and a fan of most of the prequel trilogy as an adult I left the theater feeling something that I have never felt after seeing a Star Wars movie. I was disappointed.

The Force is not with this film.… Expand
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totorobiboDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers a head. i want to say first thing first. this is the worst SW movie i've ever watch. i don't want to watch it again. This is the first SW movie i am not gonna watch again.
How leia survived in space? please don't say force! it doesn't work like that. who is snoke? he is so powerfull controls ren and rey's mind but doesn't understand ren supposed to kill him. How luke projected himself across the galaxy and made a saber fight!!!! why did he killed himself? No point. he projected himself and also dice!! Unreal. SW is not like soap opera movies like marvel movies. people watch marvel movies and forget. SW is not like that, you remember it decades later. you can not put stupid jokes in it. worst jokes i've ever seen in a movie. whyyyy!!!! Also i want to say another stupid plot hole. almost in every episode good guys want to explode things like death stars etc. I didn't understand why didn't they just drive a ship to this things and crash through.. We see in this movie it is very easy to explode a huge ship just jump to light speed through it. stupidddd!!!!! i dont want to explain SW mentality but where is the shields!!!! is it that much easy to kill a super super super star destroyer? I believe now, Disney is the worst thing happens to SW franchise. Very big dissapointment.… Expand
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avictoraoDec 16, 2017
This movie is everything I wanted it to be. It is really enjoyable, with epic moments, conflict, good character development , great (AMAZING) soundtrack, some of the best fan-service I’ve ever seen (goose bumps) ... I really had a blast!This movie is everything I wanted it to be. It is really enjoyable, with epic moments, conflict, good character development , great (AMAZING) soundtrack, some of the best fan-service I’ve ever seen (goose bumps) ... I really had a blast! Does it have flaws? Yes, of course! The movie tries to be funny a little too much and the second act with Finn and Rose drags a little... But in the end you leave the theater with a BIG NERDY SMILE!… Expand
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Omega_ManDec 16, 2017
I don't even know where to begin, this is not the Star Wars universe I remember, and I can't believe critics raved about this movie. The epic characters and story told in episodes 1-6 just isn't here, everything feels off, and pointless. II don't even know where to begin, this is not the Star Wars universe I remember, and I can't believe critics raved about this movie. The epic characters and story told in episodes 1-6 just isn't here, everything feels off, and pointless. I miss George.… Expand
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Osaii78Dec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this film, I can see some elements of the film are driven by Disney... And it has some flaws but compared to the TFA which was a remake of a new hope this film took risks and will ultimately move the saga forward. Couple of gripes benicio del toro merely appeared for a redemption cameo in the next film, and snoke I am sure isn't actually dead etc...… Expand
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JinLimmyDec 16, 2017
I really wanted to like this movie, but it takes away all the things I used to love and discards them. I believe Disney wanted to make Star Wars as universal as possible, but the cost was too great. Great action scenes, but the story is aI really wanted to like this movie, but it takes away all the things I used to love and discards them. I believe Disney wanted to make Star Wars as universal as possible, but the cost was too great. Great action scenes, but the story is a jumbled mess. I feel exactly the same as when I watched Man of Steel. They lost the essence of what makes Superman, well Superman. It's the same with Last Jedi. They lost the essence of what makes Luke...Luke. Don't know what to expect in episode 9.… Expand
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lager96Dec 16, 2017
After my first time watching The Last Jedi I came out not knowing how I felt. There were a lot of unexpected turns and one character arc that wasn’t the greatest. However, upon my second viewing I appreciated the film and the risks that RianAfter my first time watching The Last Jedi I came out not knowing how I felt. There were a lot of unexpected turns and one character arc that wasn’t the greatest. However, upon my second viewing I appreciated the film and the risks that Rian Johnson took. No film is perfect but that doesn’t stop it from being good. First off, the characters were very well written and the action was choreographed to perfection. Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley both give terrific performances as Kylo Ren and Rey and carry every scene they are in. Mark Hamill give his best performance of his career and Carrie Fisher is much improved over The Force Awakens. In fact, her performance proves that she can still act after all these years. Fin’s story arc is a weak point in the film and slows the movie down a little. There are many strong moments in this film that you will remember for years to come. There are small moments I could nitpick but they don’t affect the overall film. There’s some comedy that works and some that doesn’t, but again, it doesn’t detract from the film. I don’t want to ruin anything for anyone but this is a very different film from what I though it was going to be which might cause some to dislike it. However, if you go in knowing that this isn’t going to turn out the way you think, you’ll enjoy the story that was made.… Expand
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JoshimakiDec 16, 2017
it simply breaks everything established on the Lucas Films and now i found out Ryan Johnson only saw the movies dude NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NOit simply breaks everything established on the Lucas Films and now i found out Ryan Johnson only saw the movies dude NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO… Expand
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steven8Dec 16, 2017
The film was flawed as it concerned the script, and the delivery of the supposed funny lines... It was really disappointing to see how irrelevant Snoke was, as well as how they portrayed Kylo... The villains in the film are not convincing...The film was flawed as it concerned the script, and the delivery of the supposed funny lines... It was really disappointing to see how irrelevant Snoke was, as well as how they portrayed Kylo... The villains in the film are not convincing... Maybe they should bring back Mr. Lucas to help with the final installment... It felt forced, and rushed, yet it dragged along in so many areas... There were some great visuals, but they did not make up for what is a truly uninspiring movie that lacked heart frankly...… Expand
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SWFanDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A little bit about myself. I'm not the type to review movies; honestly I don't care. After seeing this movie, however, and being a huge Star Wars fan, I must say this movie was a total disappointment. I think the prequels were actually good, the plots had structures. This movie on the other hand, the plot is everywhere. It is difficult at times to follow and there are parts that could be cut out. The whole Rose-Fin adventure is stupid, and feel the movie would have a much better flow without it. In addition, the humor in this movie is awful, its too in your face; it should be subtle. Its like Disney was trying to create material for Family Guy and/or Robot Chicken so they have nothing to parody in the end. The whole Luke brushing his shoulder off was totally unneeded. This movie should've been darker, but the humor really ruined it. There were a few great parts in this movie, but unfortunately there's more bad that overshadows the good. I was excited after The Force Awakens for the next installment. After the Last Jedi though, I'm not as eager. I just hope J.J. Abrams can fix Episode IX and wrap this up in a respectable manner. Disney should cancel Rian Johnson's trilogy because clearly he doesn't know how to make a Star Wars film.… Expand
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bickingsDec 16, 2017
Rian Johnson directed a awesome film... I would give it an 8 out of 10 but there are so many 0 dark side reviews- (the film definitely doesn’t deserve a zero) I need to balance out the negativity. Great twist, turns and fun. Not what I wasRian Johnson directed a awesome film... I would give it an 8 out of 10 but there are so many 0 dark side reviews- (the film definitely doesn’t deserve a zero) I need to balance out the negativity. Great twist, turns and fun. Not what I was expecting. It kind of had a mix of old films and the prequels. (which might be where bigot negativty comes from, ). Look forward to Episode IX… Expand
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TalonKarrdDec 16, 2017
So mundane i think it shattered the rose colored glasses of nostalgia. If you get bored by the exhausting Marvel sequels (except the recent Thor!), you will be bored here. They truly are beating a dead horse with this film. Next time I wantSo mundane i think it shattered the rose colored glasses of nostalgia. If you get bored by the exhausting Marvel sequels (except the recent Thor!), you will be bored here. They truly are beating a dead horse with this film. Next time I want to dive into the star wars universe I should just rewatch the originals. So disappointing. It's like someone described how to make a star wars movie to an alien, and then the alien tried writing and directing his own. Between this movie and the recent EA game, my love for star wars has taken a beating, and it really sucks.… Expand
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chabbledubbs82Dec 16, 2017
Star Wars is officially dead. Disney is a corporation simply to serve SJW agendas by piggybacking off popular names. End of story. Even with the shoehorned diversity forced upon people for no reason other than to tell you what to think andStar Wars is officially dead. Disney is a corporation simply to serve SJW agendas by piggybacking off popular names. End of story. Even with the shoehorned diversity forced upon people for no reason other than to tell you what to think and that women are powerful (every major heroic moment is all females for the feminist agenda).… Expand
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LlameDec 16, 2017
This movie was utter **** and shat on the face of previously established characters and lore. Millions of plot holes and unanswered questions, in fact this movie will retroactively make TFA worse.
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jpvandammeDec 16, 2017
There were a couple of touching scenes with Carrie Fisher and a cool fight scene with the Pratoriean gaurds. That is where the good ends. This movie was so profoundly disappointing, I don't think I can continue to support Star Wars. So manyThere were a couple of touching scenes with Carrie Fisher and a cool fight scene with the Pratoriean gaurds. That is where the good ends. This movie was so profoundly disappointing, I don't think I can continue to support Star Wars. So many weird plot holes, but most problematic was the tragic way Luke's character was treated. It is just vile that this is what the series has become, but hey at least I'll save money on no longer buying SW merchandise. I have plenty of other things I can spend time and money on instead and I hope Disney takes note of that.… Expand
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Bilbo84Dec 16, 2017
So many fanboys on here are hating on this film. While no movies is ever perfect I think these negative comments seems a little bitter or sour. It was an entertaining movie that shifts the series in a new direction. I’m excited to see whereSo many fanboys on here are hating on this film. While no movies is ever perfect I think these negative comments seems a little bitter or sour. It was an entertaining movie that shifts the series in a new direction. I’m excited to see where it ends up. Are there still many questions that we all have? Yes there might be but I’m excited to be along for the ride. Rian Johnston tried to shift gears into something new while The Force Awakens was more nostalgic.… Expand
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ThaddeusDec 16, 2017
This was such a great movie, there are just too many picky people out there. Adam Driver and Mark Hamill did such excellent jobs, I hope they when a lot of awards for their performances. This is a top 2 Star Wars film for me.
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amgisDec 16, 2017
Very slow plot development, some predictable situations, even they dare to recycle events like heroic sacrifice two and a possible third time with Finn in the same movie, very dissapointed.
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drizztrocksDec 16, 2017
The movie by itself is 7/10. It is well acted, well directed and beautifully filmed.

However, as a STAR WARS film and everything it entails ... this movie destroys everything the original films stood for. There is no point in destroying theThe movie by itself is 7/10. It is well acted, well directed and beautifully filmed.

However, as a STAR WARS film and everything it entails ... this movie destroys everything the original films stood for. There is no point in destroying the Empire and killing the Emperor at the end of Return of the Jedi. It destroys Luke's legacy and completely kills any reason to watch future films in the franchise.

In this regard, it is worse than the Prequel trilogy since while those were terrible films, they did not destroy the franchise. Disney has killed the golden egg laying goose for me, and I will not spend a cent on Episode IX or Han Solo or whatever else Disney wants to serve up anymore.… Expand
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terra94Dec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before going to see TLJ today I was slightly disappointed/nervous at the audience score on aggregators such as Metacritic. I thought, "What could fans hate so much that some stoop to the level of likening it to The Phantom Menace?" Now that I have seen the film (and read through many comments from people who both liked and/or disliked TLJ) I will give my reaction in full.

To state it simply: I really enjoyed TLJ. Why? The visuals, the practical effects, the shocking moments, the action scenes (the fight in Snoke's chamber and the action on Crait were very exciting), the acting (particularly Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver), the intuitive nature of the dialogue (I'll also add that "Darkness rises, and light to meet it" is one of the coolest lines of dialogue I can remember).

Were there things I didn't like? Of course - but they're small. I'll talk briefly about my top three issues. First, I thought that there were pacing issues. There was one moment in particular that was more of an editing issue where one scene jumped almost abruptly to the next. Second, some of the humor was present at times where I thought it shouldn't be (even though I thought that pretty much every line that was meant to be funny was worth at least a chuckle). Third, (and I think this has something to do with TLJ being the second film in the sequel trilogy) I felt that this episode could have been it's own stand-alone movie, that it wasn't a sequel to TFA. The only things that connected it to TFA are Rey's journey to find Luke and Kylo's struggle with the Light.

Now let me address my views on some of the more dividing moments:

Let me get two things out of the way quickly. First, Leia's moment where she floats back to the ship. Strange? Very much so. This is one of those moments in the film where Rian Johnson took a chance. I understand the explanation for it (Leia is Force-sensitive), but I think that the film would have been as good without it or if it had been filmed differently. So I guess in that instance I'm 50/50. The other criticism I want to bypass quickly is that some people have labeled TLJ "childish". This is nonsense. If you didn't know Star Wars was made for children then do some research.

Here are my feelings surrounding Finn's story-line. I've seen a few people dismiss it as "unnecessary" because they [Finn and Rose] didn't end up completing their objective. Am I the only one who found it more appealing that they didn't complete their objective? Having them succeed would have felt too ordinary to me. Also I have heard people say that the character DJ was a waste of time. I would mostly agree. It's sad too, because I actually enjoy characters like DJ. I wish he would've been used in a different manner. Unfortunately, subtracting DJ from the plot renders the scenes on Canto Bight null. This is also sad because there was some great action scenes here. Now, I have tried to reconcile this. I find some plausibility that in a real life scenario, heading into uncharted waters means that things will not always go as planned. Finn and Rose went to Canto Bight to find the codebreaker but end up getting captured. They then break out with DJ's (and BB-8's) help, only to get on board the Supremacy and have DJ turn on them. Also, it’s important to mention that the children we see on Canto Bight are important to the last scene of the film, so there’s that.

Now let's discuss Luke. Yes it is different that someone like Luke would struggle with fear and failure after what we witnessed him do in Ep. IV-VI, especially at the end of ROTJ where he ultimately proclaimed himself a Jedi and shunned the Dark Side. Fast forward to TLJ, we find out that Luke has changed. He clearly cared deeply for his nephew Ben. Such emotion can illicit strong reactions. I think it was made clear in TLJ that Luke was disappointed with his actions, that's why he went into exile. He realizes that he made the wrong choice back when he considered killing Ben. He feels responsible (as I've heard Mark Hamill say) for Ben's fall to the Dark Side.

The death of Snoke I certainly did not see coming. How it happened was, I think, the most shocking part. Was Snoke a powerful Force-user? Apparently so. Should he have noticed the lightsaber moving next to him? I thought he would while I was watching it, but now thinking back I don't think it's hard to imagine Snoke being so transfixed in the moment that even if he had reacted he would have still been killed. Am I disappointed that we didn't learn more about Snoke's background? Yes, I am. That being said, Ep. IX has yet to be made. I'm pretty sure Snoke will be mentioned in IX.

To sum up, I will say it is the nature of the plot of any film/novel for people to both like it and others to hate it. Still, I think that a lot of the criticisms of TLJ are premature.… Expand
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scottyi1982Dec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never seen a franchise completely misunderstand its main protagonist like the way Luke was treated in The Last Jedi. Sure, I get that failure is the big theme here and even legends can fail, but they did in a way that was astronomically out of character. Luke doesn't turn his back on people. Even if he goes emo because of his failure with Kylo, is that supposed to be traumatic enough to let the whole universe suffer as he tries to go into hiding forever? Nonsense. His 'conversion' scene is also dumb. Rey says I believe in you, and all of a sudden Luke has his conviction again. Completely unearned. But even when he does come back, it's another example of misdirection as he literally does nothing the audience hopes he will do. Rogue One had the Vader scene that blew the roof off the house. We want to cheer for our Star Wars characters!! This movie refused to portray Luke as anything other than an old man ready to die. So infuriating.… Expand
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igobyandyDec 16, 2017
This Disney failure has killed Star Wars. Not a single question was answered and everything built before this episode was not crushed, but ignored. Rian Johnson has either never seen a Star Wars movie or willfully decided to disappoint asThis Disney failure has killed Star Wars. Not a single question was answered and everything built before this episode was not crushed, but ignored. Rian Johnson has either never seen a Star Wars movie or willfully decided to disappoint as many people as he could simultaneously. Snoke is nothing. Luke is nothing. Leia is Mary Poppins. Han died for nothing. I believe that Disney wants to eliminate the idea of heroes and villains and instead champion an idea that anyone can save the day even if you are not trained or skilled (example: Rose is a mechanic who works on pipes, but can also fly a fighter or Rey has trained for 2 days with a lightsaber and now she can defeat Snoke's elite guards) Overall terrible and yes I am salty.… Expand
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ffejeryDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was impressed with the character development. Kylo was less angsty and a more manipulative, deceitful villain yet I still felt sympathetic for him. Poe was somewhere between brash and brave. Finn and Rose learn an important lesson in trusting strangers in a great sub plot that reminded me of a Flannery O'Conner short story. Luke has always been angry, and it seems now he's channelled it into his obsession with regret. He resolved his oedipal complex in return of the jedi and was becoming a pacifist, which I thought Rian Johnson maintained in a clever way at the end, but I think for real closure I wanted him to resolve his anger problems. The conflict between Kylo and Rey is great when they forcetime each other but she needs more character development. Her character is a little bland and needs some salt- maybe from that planet with all the salt. And I wish Leia was more sarcastic. But maybe she's older and wiser now. I liked the david and goliath plot line of the rebel fleet on the run. Their situation becomes more and more dire until the fleet is reduced to hiding out using junk speeders to fight. I became afraid for the characters, I saw they were afraid, which is basic and crucial for an adventure story yet missing in the force awakens. (That movie felt to me like an encore presentation of star wars in the form of improv hosted by han solo.) However the whole point of the david and goliath story is for something big to happen at the end, which is where Last Jedi seemed to peter out. It just drags on unsure of when to stop. That was my big issue with the pacing. Great dialogue. Nailed the sound of the Jedi, clever one liners, yet didn't quite nail the star wars sense of humor. It's more character based, about sarcasm and cockiness, the shakespearean irony of two people flirting by insulting each other, cute child archetypes in the form of droids, droid/human misunderstandings. And the bad guys never make you laugh. Cinematography was well composed, I know Johnson was influenced by the Russian film Letter Never Sent, great restraint on lightsaber fights, thank god no death star and I hope disney wont put two in the next one to make up for it. I missed the influence of Campbell and the monomyth. Had big hopes for Johnson in this regard. Hero with 1000 faces seems to have been milked dry anyway but maybe there are other Jungian/Freudian psychology books that can influence this next trilogy. Or I could always rewatch A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back instead.… Expand
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xJLxMCHammerDec 16, 2017
I'm going to be really short on this review. I don't think I need to write a 5,000 character to let you know what I feel. This review wont truly be spoiling the movie but there are hints in this review about what happens in the movie.

If youI'm going to be really short on this review. I don't think I need to write a 5,000 character to let you know what I feel. This review wont truly be spoiling the movie but there are hints in this review about what happens in the movie.

If you are watching Star Wars the Last Jedi because you want to see the older characters like Luke, Han Solo..etc, you are in for a disappointment. It's clear, this movie has been given a new director. This new director is practically throwing out all the old characters in a very disrespectful way. It's clear they want to start something new and they only used the old characters to help start this new path. While it's fine to do this, it's not good to disrespect some characters that people have grown up 40+ years with. Going back to my point, this new director is clearly trying to make a new direction for this movie. Gone are a lot of the subplots that the Force Awaken hinted and started. Gone are a lot of characters that have started. Gone is the main point of "Star Wars".

The movie is also trying too hard to be move funny like Marvel Studios does with it. The jokes/humor do not fit in this tone. There are way too many plot holes and very questionable character motives. Regardless, the final act (last 30 minutes) is where the movie just falls apart with character motives, plot holes, disrespecting characters, dropping subplots..etc


Garbage movie. If this did not carry the Star Wars name, it would be butchered by critics. Instead, it carries Star Wars so they must give it a high score. 4/10… Expand
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GeneralFactsDec 16, 2017
This was one of the most disappointing movies that I have ever seen. The plot was bland, the characters were poorly developed, and the humor cringe worthy to the point that it made the movie seem like it was intended to be a spoof of StarThis was one of the most disappointing movies that I have ever seen. The plot was bland, the characters were poorly developed, and the humor cringe worthy to the point that it made the movie seem like it was intended to be a spoof of Star Wars. Every possible redeeming quality was promptly set on fire and left to burn. This movie literally ruined the Star Wars franchise, if you happen to be a fan avoid it like the plague.… Expand
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SayjimwooDec 16, 2017
I left it a couple of days after seeing the movie to let it digest before reviewing. In my opinion the movie was a mess. I disliked Ray in the last movie and I had hoped my opinion would change, but I dislike the character even more. I am notI left it a couple of days after seeing the movie to let it digest before reviewing. In my opinion the movie was a mess. I disliked Ray in the last movie and I had hoped my opinion would change, but I dislike the character even more. I am not emotionally invested in he like I was in Luke's original story. She had no character development in the last movie and she was skilled in everything. In the last Jedi it was more of the same with still no explanation. Don't even ask me about the huge plot holes. Also what was the point in Snoke?. We are nearly at the final film in the trilogy and I am so invested with the latest franchise.… Expand
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FilmaticDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrendous stretched out plot. Exaggerated character arcs that don't go anywhere. Indecisive and non-sequitur subplots... Luke is a completely different character. A defeated, half-baked, wise kenobi archetype that hardly was what kenobi was to luke. Rey's dialogue with luke felt forced, repetitive, and non creative. Snoke's back story ignored. Rey's backstory throwing into the trash. Kylo is the same jerkw ad with the same temperment that has hardly grown AT ALL from the first movie. SO much missed opportunity for back story growth, canon progression, and creative story telling.... but it completely flopped and again fed on nostalgic moments from the original.... There are redditors out there with story writing capablities 100x that of the team behind this movie... all in all 3/10... another overhyped, nostalgic, and overproduced underwritten film. damn shame :(.… Expand
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NotaAngryFanboyDec 16, 2017
A great film that will shine beyond just the initial reactions and will stand the test of time. Like many films before that have had the same audience reaction.
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kingriekDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw this movie on opening night. It was the first time I saw an audience cheer when the hero came to save the day at the end, then five minutes later, hang their head and leave the theater in silence. The jyst of almost every comment I heard (and these were the die-hard Star Wars lovers) was 'How could they do this to us'. One girl next to me was saying, 'Oh my God. Oh my God. I can't believe this. That movie killed Star Wars'.
I couldn't have summed this movie up better. Here's why: The reviews lie to the public. Even IMDB. If you read their plot synopsis, it reads 'Rey develops her newly acquired abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker.' WRONG! Luke REFUSES to train her. In fact, he refuses to train any Jedi and wants to see the Jedi die out. Apparently he has spent twenty years trying to train people to be Jedi, but when he discovers that Kylo Ren has too much of the Dark Side in him, he wants to KILL Kylo instead of saving and mentoring him. After Kylo escapes Luke's wrath, Luke goes to a Jedi temple and broods for another ten years over his failure, refuses to have anything to do with the Rebel cause and decides he wants to isolate himself there until he dies! I am not making this up! Yes, the same Luke who rose up to become a hero for the Rebellion, destroyed the Death Star, killed Darth Vader and dedicated himself to restoring freedom to the galaxy,apparently now wants to run his lightsaber through his own nephew, wants nothing to do with the Rebellion even as his sister begs him for their very survival, and wants to hang out on an island, milking the **** of some alien on the beach and watching little aliens running around doing his laundry (these scenes ARE IN THE MOVIE! I kid you not!) and brood about his failures until he dies.
Sorry. This is not the Luke Skywalker that Star Wars fans know and love. This is bad writing to get rid of another beloved character in favor of Disney's new vision. How dare they. The writing. Atrocious. Remember the Battle Of Hoth In Empire Strikes Back? Well, you can watch a poorly staged, thinned out version of it at the end of this movie. Only wait. It isn't snow this time. It's salt! That means its totally different, right? But we've still got snow walkers and rebels in a trench with their guns, right?
And remember when Lando and the Rebels took on the Imperial Fleet at the end of Return Of The Jedi? That's here too. Only now, you don't need 50 Rebel ships to take out a Star Destroyers 15 laser cannons. All you need is Poe Dameron and one X-Wing fighter to take them out. He's THAT good.
And did you know that when Jedis die, it doesn't matter now because they can just come back to life as ghosts and interact with the living world te way they always did when they were alive? Yup, Rian Johnson the director apparently thinks so. Thus, Yoda can burn old Jedi texts and light fire to Jedi Temples. Now that we know this, it doesn't matter that Luke dies at the end of this movie. Rian Johnson can bring him back as though nothing happened in the next movie. By this new logic, hell, lets bring back Obiwan and Darth Vader and Quigon Jin and Samuel L. Jackson and heck, why not ALL the old Jedis. I could go on and on with examples like this.
And for those of you waiting for a climactic lightsaber duel, when you go, pay attention to the terribly choreographed duel between Kylo and Rey and Snoke's Elite Guards. It is laughable. The scene more akin to a ballet with missed steps than it is to a violent sword fight. See it, then tell me I am wrong. It is embarrassing. And it is all on director Rian Johnson's shoulders.
This movie is an insult to the original trilogy and is an insult to every intelligent Star Wars fan out there.… Expand
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enter_thedragonDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. STAR WARS FANS ARE TEARING THIS FILM APART. And rightly so.

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

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

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

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

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

Captain Phasma was also wasted. You know what, Johnson took like the three most visually compelling characters in this film and killed them off... I'm actually pissed thinking about it right now. Good luck JJ Abrams. You're going to need it.… Expand
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sheehanjeDec 16, 2017
Star Wars elitists are very unhappy. I'm not one of them. While it did borrow a lot of it's feel (and a little of it's plot) from the Empire Strikes Back, the main arc of the story was great. The side-plots were serviceable. I leftStar Wars elitists are very unhappy. I'm not one of them. While it did borrow a lot of it's feel (and a little of it's plot) from the Empire Strikes Back, the main arc of the story was great. The side-plots were serviceable. I left feeling some closure to the old guard. Seeing Carrie Fisher's last performance was worth the price of admission alone. Her brief scene with Mark Hamill left it's mark, and more importantly it passed the torch to the new generation. It somehow made The Force Awakens better. There were some questionable decisions made on how the Force works - and even though it's explain still in simple Yoda like terms, I left the theater thinking the Force is as mysterious as ever. Looking forward to the final part in this trilogy, much better than the prequels. I rank this film #3 on my list of best Star Wars, my favorite episodes in order: Empire Strikes Back, Rouge One, The Last Jedi, A New Hope, Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, Attack of the Clones, Phantom Menace… Expand
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HumptyDumptyFalDec 16, 2017
A squad of Tie Interceptors would have ended this movie in 20 minutes. That's how weak it is. It's completely garbage. Don't waste your money, people are not lying. It's bad. It's really really not a Star Wars movie. Disney has killed the franchise.
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richardg412Dec 16, 2017
Critic reviews wrong again. What can I say it's reflective of music today just background and no substance. Poor character develope in addition to more useless characters and poorly timed humor. If that wasn't bad there was a nonstop touchCritic reviews wrong again. What can I say it's reflective of music today just background and no substance. Poor character develope in addition to more useless characters and poorly timed humor. If that wasn't bad there was a nonstop touch and go with this film, middle of action and cut to a close up of characters whispering. Just get to the point, this film beat around the bush and I honestly started to feel bored in a starwars film. Yes you read it literally bored. Might I also add that everything is just getting ridiculous looking in scale, snokes command ship is like the opening scene from space balls, starwars has managed to parody a parody of itself. Speaking of useless characters snoke has become just that in this film, a tool that could have been absolutely amazing has become a useless under developed bad guy again. Speaking of which this film almost entirely takes place in space and hardly has ground elements so your stuck looking at the same volley of bombardment from this useless gigantic capital ship and no other first order ships can come and intercept them? Your telling me the bad guys who have practically taken back the Galaxy can't send a ship to cut them off. Finn was great, his supporting actress was useless and not as an actress just as a character, it was horrible she and snoke are jar jar worthy. Rey, well, likeable as always and she has kept the stiff unsure of herself approach but adorable as always. Carrie Fisher was spot on and awesome. Luke's character hardly had a decent role but when he was there it was great, for the first film being all about finding Luke they really under utilized him as a character in this film. Captain phasma, again completely useless and honestly I don't want to get flak for this but it's seriously just an equality role, just another useless strong female for a film that gets under utilized, should be cut entirely. Much like the female admiral who I cannot remember, that's how useless and under developed she was, she takes control of the ship and if they WOULDNT HAVE KILLED AKBAR he could have easily been in control, like really why introduce some new character that has no arc from previous films when you have the opportunity to utilize a fan favorite, like again just an equality actor. So what are my final thoughts well if you like episode 1 and 2 "prequals" then this is the film for you, this is my least favorite starwars film that was all visual and no substance. Rogue one was better.... Just saying.… Expand
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AlexanderEDec 16, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was incredibly poorly written, the plot made no sense. Every part of it was just a giant waste of time where half the laughs failed.

I went into this really wanting to like it, but so many things were poorly written, from dialogue to the action to the deaths.… Expand
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ogorodarteDec 16, 2017
Great! Just great! Stop crying guys. So fresh! I love it! Best antagonist of all all time. Right now this is the most interesting story and this is really exciting! All in to Rian Craig Johnson! You make Star Wars even better! I thought itGreat! Just great! Stop crying guys. So fresh! I love it! Best antagonist of all all time. Right now this is the most interesting story and this is really exciting! All in to Rian Craig Johnson! You make Star Wars even better! I thought it was not possible! Never lose hope guys;)… Expand
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nutennorath12Dec 16, 2017
This is the best Star Wars film. And almost the best scifi-fantasy film of all time. If you hate it, you're the guys who want to see only Jedi fighting with lightsaber, or X-wing shooting another aircraft in the film... And it indicates thatThis is the best Star Wars film. And almost the best scifi-fantasy film of all time. If you hate it, you're the guys who want to see only Jedi fighting with lightsaber, or X-wing shooting another aircraft in the film... And it indicates that you're watching the film like children, so far with critics' emotion.… Expand
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