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imdaddrmasterDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was by far the worst Star Wars movies of all time. The only thing remotely good about this movie was Mark Hamill's performance as Luke. Even then, there were moments that were not Luke Skywalker at all, but that is not Hamill's fault.

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What I watched was not Star Wars. It was some Star Wars characters in a world with misplaced comedy (if I can even call it comedy…), a bastardized idea of the Force where any Cindy Lu can instantly gain in-depth knowledge and control of it, and so many subplots I forgot about the main plot—which was… Well it was about the… Um. What was this movie about?

Daisy Ridley’s acting ruins a character that could have some serious depth. It is as if the ability to fake cry and look intensely in any random direction shows us who Rey really is. I think I am actually depressed that she will get other roles from these movies.

Adam Driver plays Kylo fairly well. It’s unfortunate they debased his character into a whinny, beefcake with daddy issues. I say beefcake because SPOILER shirtless scene SPOILER.

Snoke. What a waste. What an absolute waste and that is all.

The Force Awakens wasn’t the greatest movie ever, in my opinion, but it was the best attempt anyone could have done in bringing back a franchise. What it needed was a great sequel. Something to do some explaining, character development, and maybe some epic fight scenes. What they gave us was movie with a brand slapped on the back.
I don't think I ever would have imagined wanting Lucas back at the story telling. We need Lucas. End of story. I won’t go further because it’s just too sad. It’s too sad to see something with so much potential settle on a trash compacter as their new home.… Expand

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BrognardDec 16, 2017

I thought the force awakens was bad, but this was even worse, what happened to star wars. Old iconic characters cheapened, a plot that is a mess and no compelling new characters to replace the old they killed off

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loumexDec 16, 2017

It is now written in stone. Star Wars is over. A vastly red herring movie cements the fact that the old Star Wars is over. Along with it over is the need for a structure, for a theme, for a point for the heroes to exist. No one cares aboutIt is now written in stone. Star Wars is over. A vastly red herring movie cements the fact that the old Star Wars is over. Along with it over is the need for a structure, for a theme, for a point for the heroes to exist. No one cares about giving back stories to the characters, or even names. They just exist. Star wars was about a vast universe with lore, background and character development.

All this is gone. No one cares why someone is a bad guy, or a good one. And you will never discover anything. Just throw in more pokemon-like creatures and silly jokes.

We once mocked George Lucas for lines and bad writing like "I'll try spinning" or "I hate sand".

After this movie, we all miss George Lucas. Yes. It is that bad. And utterly pointless.

Let's call it quits and keep Rogue One as the only new SW movie in an otherwise pretty much bulletproof 6-logy. I know it had flaws, but this movie lacked even the basic plot. Even that...… Expand

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Idan072Dec 16, 2017

great movie! :D
i was watched this movie in the last weekend and very liked it.
there are some bad things, but they are minor and not critically.
so... let's watch this movie!

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NlibbosfDec 16, 2017

Is really bad. Like it tries to put jokes that are not funny and ruined the characters. Every single expectiation about the past of some characters is vanished because no one takes the risk to go on a new way. Hated it. Star Wars is dead

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abrahamjmrDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney should stop doing Star Wars' movies since they're ruining whatever legacy this series could have ever gotten when it first ended. It was a waste of time going to the movies and spending money on it. This will only be successful due to biased fanatics who would watch or pay whatever these studios throw at them.… Expand

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TACANDec 16, 2017

In the latest episode of the Star Wars saga, the role of Jar Jar Binks is played by writer/director, Rian Johnson. In short, great acting saved bad writing. The film was rife with forced comedy, political and religious jabs, and anIn the latest episode of the Star Wars saga, the role of Jar Jar Binks is played by writer/director, Rian Johnson. In short, great acting saved bad writing. The film was rife with forced comedy, political and religious jabs, and an unapologetic irreverence of established lore. A few lines of dialog revealed the underlying theme of the movie: Destroy the past, embrace the future. In that, Rian Johnson was successful as the film was more injurious to the legacy than any of its forerunners.

This film was more about Mr. Johnson hiking up his leg and urinating on the franchise to mark its new direction as his own rather than show any respect for his predecessor's work or the fan base that drives its success. No, he chose instead to tear everything down and infect a new foundation with his ideology.

Granted, some might say that’s a director’s job, but this isn’t an independent project. It cannot have a separate voice. As a continuing saga, it is wholly dependent upon everything that has come before it. Thinking otherwise is foolish. Acting so is even worse.

As further evidence of Mr. Johnson’s impertinence, the setups from previous films that demanded answers in this one were, instead, brushed off as irrelevant. They were either given a half-witted explanation or abruptly ended without one. Both are symptomatic of weak writing. This viewer left disappointed at the lack of effort.

Having said all of that, this is a Star Wars film, and as such, I respect that it is now canon and anxiously await the next episode, but only to cleanse my palette of this bitter pill. I just hope Disney never lets Mr. Johnson near a keyboard or the big chair again until he proves he has learned from his epic mistakes.… Expand

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DentlDec 16, 2017

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honeywine75Dec 16, 2017

LIGHT SIDE: Rian Johnson gave a great and risky approach to his vision of Star Wars. The cast was great: Mark Hamill was at his most greatest performance as Master Luke; Rey was terrific; Kylo began to grow on the audiece; Finn's role wasLIGHT SIDE: Rian Johnson gave a great and risky approach to his vision of Star Wars. The cast was great: Mark Hamill was at his most greatest performance as Master Luke; Rey was terrific; Kylo began to grow on the audiece; Finn's role was satisfactory; Carrie Fisher gave a calm and beautiful final performance; the action scenes were fantastic and and has given the Star Wars franchise a new sense of view; the humor was so on point; there were many unexpected surprises which gave the film a solid edge. I would say that I've enjoyed the Last Jedi a little bit more than The Force Awakens. For sure, both films are still better than the prequels.

DARK SIDE: OMG! TOO MANY DISSATISFACTIONS! REALLY????!!!! AND THERE ARE TOO MANY LEGITIMATE REASONS WHY!!!! ANSWERS EXPLAINED FROM EPISODE 7 BUT A BIT HALF-BUTT! EVERYTHING IS A TOTAL MESS BOXED IN A SWEET PACKAGE! I AM NOW QUESTIONING THE FUTURE OF THIS BELOVED CHILDHOOD FRANCHISE!!!!!… Expand

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Foxtrot7777Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand the critical acclaim for this movie. As far as actual storytelling goes, and filmmaking, this is not a good movie. Not only was I bored throughout large portions of this film, there was little development in the way of characters, and little to no reason to be emotionally invested in the plot, the characters, or the galaxy as a whole.

Where do I begin.

First off, I loved the Original Trilogy, I had my misgivings about the Prequels, I did not like The Force Awakens, and I adored Rogue One. In fact, I saw Rogue One four times in theaters. While Rogue One was not perfect, I was emotionally invested, and the scene of Vader in the hallway was worth the price of admission alone.

There are no such moments in The Last Jedi. There are few memorable scenes. The dialogue is weak. There are whole subplots that are hamfisted and unnecessary. Characters are introduced with little to no reason, zero complexity, only to check the boxes of diversity.

Luke has been ruined as a character. He has regressed. Some of the critical reviews raved about a lightsaber fight -- sorry, there is not lightsaber fight in this movie. If you think there is, you will be sorely disappointed. Walkers apparently do not make noise anymore when they walk. General Hux is a laughing stock. Can you imagine Gold Leader calling the Death Star and dropping a 'yo momma' joke on Grand Moff Tarkin? Sadly, this movie has turned our beloved Star Wars into "Marvel-in-Space." The few moments were we could have actually cared about a character's sacrifice (such as Finn), we are blocked from it, and forced to drink a contrived 'romance' instead, if you can even call anything that goes on in this film romance.

I heard about the 'stunning' visual shots that Rian employed. Sorry, which ones? This movie paled in comparison to the shots in Rogue One.

Next, the Galaxy is so small, it's been reduced to about 200 people. We have zero context for this war, and what's going on in this galaxy far, far away. It feels small, tiny, irrelevant. Stakes? What stakes?

All is not lost. Adam Driver's performance as Kylo Ren is commendable. Ren is, perhaps, the most complex character now (but it's not saying much, I'm sorry to say). Admiral Ackbar dies in a bit of dialogue. What a waste.

Snoke dies in an anti-climatic fashion. Another waste.

Rey's performance has improved. The casino scene could has been skipped. 30 minutes of waste there.

All-in-all, this movie was unnecessary. I believe that if you enjoyed The Force Awakens, you will probably enjoy this. If you enjoyed Rogue One, you will not like this. I left the theater feeling empty. The one scene that got me, and I mean the ONE scene, was Luke saying goodbye to Leia. I shed a tear here, but not because the movie earned it from me, but because I knew that Carrie was dead in real life, and her send off was going to be wantonly wasted in this movie that should never have been a movie.

I'm devastated.

I will never watch this again.… Expand

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hallrwDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a 152 minutes, the Last Jedi flushed all the lore, characters, as well as the myth and worldbuilding that had made this a beloved franchise. It was almost if there was distaste for anything Luke or Skywalker and now the characters of Luke, Leia, and Han are gone to make way for the new? The aforementioned characters and Skywalker legacy caried this franchise for five decades, hundreds of books, comic runs, video and rpgs, and several cartoon series. This movie seemed to want to make all of that non-important. GoT might as well flush the Targaryen's, Starks, Lannisters, and Baratheons. I can't see Kylo, Rey, Finn, and Poe carrying on such a legacy of their own both within the movieverse and without which made offing Han, now Luke, and of course Leia's next movei all the more tragic.… Expand

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LuWoo75Dec 16, 2017

This iteration of Star Wars isn’t even good science fiction let along a good Star Wars movie. You can tell than RJ wanted to go I’m a completely different direction than JJA and the story suffered because of it. I was a fan of JJA’s versionThis iteration of Star Wars isn’t even good science fiction let along a good Star Wars movie. You can tell than RJ wanted to go I’m a completely different direction than JJA and the story suffered because of it. I was a fan of JJA’s version as well as it was way too linear and almost no story telling. This one, I will give credit that they actually tried to tell a story but meandered so much and didn’t really either make sense or completely tie end the 3 different settings. For as much as people chastised GL for his script writing both films were completely horribly written and directed. Disney raped another franchise and left nothing left to be desired.… Expand

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budspencer2012Dec 16, 2017

Total disapoinment: The story is contrived, disjointed, disapointing and we learn nothing about the big mysteries that we have been speculating about for the last 2 years. The movie leaves you on empty. A lot of things were put together toTotal disapoinment: The story is contrived, disjointed, disapointing and we learn nothing about the big mysteries that we have been speculating about for the last 2 years. The movie leaves you on empty. A lot of things were put together to offer fan service but in an awful way. Some plot points to move the story forward were far too convenient. The main vilain gets disposed off in a shocking but also very stupid way. It is a good pop corn film but not worthy of being a Star Wars film. It could have been a good tv film but it is not the quality of a full feature for sure.… Expand

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gtrfienddv8Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not entirely convinced that the public version of this movie wasn't some sort of prank, or Russian-hacked re-edit of the movie the critics saw. I find there to be no way that the critics could have watched the same movie the viewing public did and come away with the reaction they had.

Heading into the movie, I was excited (as I am any time I see a Star Wars movie or show, but in this case reviews were saying it was the best Star Wars movie ever). It started poorly, with the first scene feeling straight out of a sci-fi B-movie: walk toward camera, react as an amateur to something in the distance. Not promising. Between that point and the bridge being flushed out into space, all was well. Then...it started to go off the rails.

In a gut wrenching moment, Kylo Ren decides not to destroy his mother. He and two other tie fighters PENETRATE THE SHIELDS (emphasis added as I feel this is REALLY important) and do damage to the frigate. Kylo backs off, his emotions intervening. His wingmen do not, and they fire their torpedoes. In what seemed to be a masterful moment, Leia looks at the audience, almost as to say "you know what's happening. I know what's happening. Goodbye." She is then flushed into space with other heros, but the screen was centered on her. My stomach turned in a beautiful moment shared with the audience. She was lost standing up for the rebellion. My mind would always capture her in defiance, stoic, a hero.

Moments later, the force flutters around her. With no explanation, she is able to extend her hand and guide herself back to an airlock. Where others saw Mary Poppins, I saw what looked to me to be a witch riding a broom. This was horribly insulting. How can she have the wear-with-all to be basically dead and force-force herself back to life and then pull into an airlock? She couldn't have summoned the force to help prevent the entire bridge from being blown into space? I just don't understand how this was a good story decision, a good aesthetic decision, or just plain a decision. The actress DIED. The audience who loves her knows she's dead in real life. But you decided to do what doctors in real life couldn't and bring her back to life in the single cheesiest way possible? How was this a thing? How could the multitude of critics who saw this not cringe?

Lets move past that. The pursuit sequence is what really kills the pace and the narrative for me. It seems clear that a narrative platform was necessary to draw the length of the movie out to allow for the more epic and enjoyable aspects of this movie, which is a shame. There was no need for this, nor the explication involved.

I didn't count exactly how many there were, but there were at least 5 star destroyers with the main ship. They were doing nothing. The pursuit of two rebel support ships and the main frigate hinges on three things: lack of fuel on the part of the rebels, lack of speed on the part of the First Order due to the size of their ships, and the point of diminishing return on the power of the First Order weapons. Those three facts alone are fine. But the 5+ star destroyers doing nothing? They can't jump to light speed and come out in front of the rebel retreat, establish a blockade, and allow the main ship to go in for the kill? Were they running out of fuel too? The rebels were, so what was the plan to get to Crait? They had to limp along until they were JUST in range? But this wasn't shared with high-level staff members? So no one but Leia and the admiral knew the plan? If they had just SHARED that plan, we wouldn't have to sit through the agonizing sequences at Canto Bight. Which, from a narrative perspective, could have been saved by placing a code breaker on one of the rebel ships - a more plausible sub-plot, which wouldn't have squandered Finn - one of the best recent Star Wars characters - on a mission which had a zero-sum impact on the overall story. Canto-Bight itself was just a dull waste of time to extend this to the longest Star Wars movie ever, for poor, poor reasons. The arc caused Finn, Rose, BB-8, and Phasma into scenarios which felt like they were intentional but irrelevant fan services and did nothing for the story.

Canto-Bight and flying-space-Leia unfortunately detract from excellent action and interesting storylines of Rey, Luke, Chewie, and Snoke. If time spent on Canto-Bight removed time from Snoke's backstory or explaining how Rey was retrieved by Chewie and the Falcon, then I'll be especially angry.

There are additional plot holes. There are additional disappointments. But these are the best I can do in 5000 characters. I wanted to love this movie and I've been in a funk since seeing it. The Force Awakens, for all of its comparable motions toward the original trilogy, was tight, dark, added to the Star Wars universe, and left us wanting and wondering. The Last Jedi taints what was started there. I'd allow a mulligan on this movie if they could recut it into something consistent.… Expand

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5in9u14ri7yDec 16, 2017

No, this review does not contain spoilers. None! In fact, there is absolutely nothing that I can say or mention in this review that can possibly spoil your enjoyment in this movie. For all intents and purposes, this movie is utterlyNo, this review does not contain spoilers. None! In fact, there is absolutely nothing that I can say or mention in this review that can possibly spoil your enjoyment in this movie. For all intents and purposes, this movie is utterly unspoilable!

I have never seen a Star Wars movie that I didn't like - not until now. This movie is actually one big, humongous, pulsating, spoiler for the whole Star Wars universe. One movie that spoils everything that you ever loved and enjoyed in Star Wars.

Beware!… Expand

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shpostalDec 16, 2017

I admit I'm biased. I am probably only one of three or four people on this planet who doesn't like "Star Wars", from the first movie to this one, and never have. But it seems the media is always praising this franchise for allI admit I'm biased. I am probably only one of three or four people on this planet who doesn't like "Star Wars", from the first movie to this one, and never have. But it seems the media is always praising this franchise for all it's worth, and the nerds have made it their own modern day mythological centerpiece, bordering sometimes on a religious fervor. Here's what I do like - special effects, some of the scenes imaginative creatures, the red room where the Migraine From Hell rules the uh, whatever evil empire, and fight scenes, to a point. Here's what I don't like: everything else. Am I the only mortal to recognize the lame beyond description acting and so called storyline? This is so predictable, so cliched and unimaginative it's almost insulting. It's like "General Hospital" with light sabers. Not even otherwise fine actors like Tom Hardy (where was he? I missed him), Benecio Del Toro, who out acted everybody in the brief time he was on screen, and others could save this script. Just to show how predictable it was, I was positive there would be the most overused "hero" style line in Hollywood - "fulfill your destiny", and sure enough, Cranium Brain didn't disappoint. Of course, my opinion will make no difference in this installment's success, and nobody will care what I think. But it should be recorded somewhere in the annals of the history of the world when the servers in thousands of years are investigated by archaeologists that at least one Earthling from that ancient time thought this whole family of movies sucked.… Expand

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DaGreenMachineDec 16, 2017

Much better than The Force Awakens. The plot twists and turns in unexpected directions to always keep you on your toes. The action is great. The characters are better acted and more interesting than any previous installment.

Don't readMuch better than The Force Awakens. The plot twists and turns in unexpected directions to always keep you on your toes. The action is great. The characters are better acted and more interesting than any previous installment.

Don't read into any of the hate. It's mostly a bunch of people angry that their fan theories turned out wrong.… Expand

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Creeper3455Dec 16, 2017

BIG FAN RANT ALERT! (Seriously,I warned you.)
So...After the huge 'Tidal Wave' that was the fans tearing the movie apart with a massive hate on it (move over,prequels),I was really scared for the screening,but in the end was Star Wars TheBIG FAN RANT ALERT! (Seriously,I warned you.)
So...After the huge 'Tidal Wave' that was the fans tearing the movie apart with a massive hate on it (move over,prequels),I was really scared for the screening,but in the end was Star Wars The Last Jedi a massive letdown (as the fans 'always' say)? Wrong. A 1000 times wrong. This is one of the best movies i've seen this year,even if it's nowhere near Empire Strikes Back. The pure love that an indie director like Rian Johnson (Brick,Looper) crafts throughout was so impressive,I kept smiling for the whole runtime. Like some rare sequels (say,the recent Blade Runner 2049 or Toy Story 2),this is one of those that truly expands upon the last one,with a production design that really loves the universe and tries to put every single detail on it. Think of it like a birthday cake: You have the bread,which is the set design,a delicious cream made of Oscar-worthy Visual and Sound Effects,the taste of the bread which is the story that delivers some surprising twists and a comedic timing that I only saw in Empire,and then the candles,which are the score (this time made excellently by John Williams,unlike TFA) and the acting,with Mark Hamill delivering the example of what a Supporting Actor Oscar nominee should look and be like,Adam Driver constantly evolving through his career with a Kylo Ren that is truly written this time around,and the saddest tribute I could have ever seen in a movie by Carrie Fisher. And yeah,the Porgs sure are adorable,i'll put those as sprinkles on my cake,thanks. The only flaw that keeps it from a 10/10 is the relation (?) between Finn (played by John Boyega) and Rose (played by Kelly Marie Tran). It almost makes the experience distracting from the main story,but it's not like a huge pinpoint. It was decent to look at. And another flaw isn't specifically with the movie,but it's revolved around the internet,and that's the fans: "Overrated s**t"
"It changes nothing we have had for 2 years while having the slowest space chase in cinematic history."
"Too D**n long!"
EVERYONE HAS TO SETTLE THE CREEPER DOWN. If you are reading this as a fan,hoew the living TNT could you get upset and mad at this?!? You did the same thing in TFA being ''A New Hope 2.0" (one of its biggest cons and pros),now you're being mad at something that tries to go a different route rather than being ''Empire Strikes Back 2.0''?!? Well,good luck on making this the "mother!" of Sci-Fi movies... Because that's how the Internet works... And 2017's horrid generation of young audience members... (i'm 15).
But anyway,yes,i do recommend checking out The Last Jedi. Trust me,it'll be worth your time and the hype.… Expand

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martofeverDec 15, 2017

Nothing different, Once again same plot, lack of depth in the characters but excellent digital fx. Many questions still dont answer. Sad.. No hope in this one.

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euuDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, The Farce Awakens might have been just a bad remake of a New Hope with plot holes the size of Star destroyers, a lame Mary Sue of a main character, unmemorable secondary characters and no creativity or artistic vision whatsoever but at it least wasn't a snooze fest. The Last Jedi tries to remake The Empire Strikes back but only achieves in remaking that film's bad pacing and filler scenes, without any of the world building and character depth.

This movie seems to have been made by someone who trully hates Star Wars, its world, lore and characters. It's the only way I can explain why all these things are butchered here. Hobo Luke is probably the worst thing. I can understand them wanting to make him a fallen hero but there is a difference between making him a flawed character haunted by his failure and making him a psychopath that wants to murder his nephew in his sleep. Yoda also shows up looking like a cheap puppet(because it's all about mu practical effects) and burns down the tree that had all the knowledge and history of the Jedi Order. Apparently, MaRey Sue doen't need all that wisdom and training, she is perfect just the way she is, she even manages to overpower Luke in a brief duel, you go, Girl! Oh, yeah, and the mysterious Dark Lord Snoke is killed without being given any backstory and replaced as the main antagonist by the Emo Manchild Kylo Ren. Best movie in the series, amirighte guyz?

But of course, these are just my criticism as a SW fanboy. However, now that this movie has a lower fan rating than Attack of the Clones, Disney Drones will try to convince you that, even though it's not a great Star Wars movie, it's still a very good movie on its own. Nothing further from the truth: this is the worst movie I saw in the year that gave us Justice League. From abysmal dialogue, to scenes that could have easilly been cut and nothing would have been lost to characters that have no development. Finn doesn't evolve beyong his funny black man role and now he is partnered with a chubby Asian chick because Kathleen Kennedy forgot to add yellow to the Diversity Rainbow in the Farce Awakens. Poe is just as useless as before, his only role in this movie is having his priviledge checked by older women. Oh, yeah, and as per Disney tradition there is a "witty" millenial joke every 30 seconds, even in scenes that are supposed to have tension, yet the only time I laughted at this movie is when Leia started flying through space Superman style.

There are so many other things I could go on about, like the terrible aliens that are shoved in your face every 2 minutes to sell merchandise or the SJW pandering, but it's really not worth it. Watching these Disney Star Wars movies get worse and worse every years and enjoying the tears of fanboys that made fun of Lucas for over a decade bacame some sort of Christmas tradition. Star Wars is now the iPhone or Call of Duty or whatever souless corporate cashcow you want to name that tricks idiots into buying it only to forget about it the next months.… Expand

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FranshuxDec 16, 2017

An overlong disappointment of a film with major narrative and structural flaws that, while priding itself on "letting the past die, embracing the new" actually brings very little of the new, opting instead for more superficial alterations forAn overlong disappointment of a film with major narrative and structural flaws that, while priding itself on "letting the past die, embracing the new" actually brings very little of the new, opting instead for more superficial alterations for sheer shock-value. These failed attempts to generate an emotional response from the audience rely mostly on nostalgia rather than the film's own merits, and ultimately feel wasted since they bring no actual, deep or meaningful modifications to the core structure of the saga.

A wasted opportunity.… Expand

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DrGeneKaufmanDec 16, 2017

It's definitely a mixed bad. If you don't care for any meddling with Star Wars Lore you might be annoyed. But in the end I think the interesting themes dealing with failure and legends not living up to their name as well as the focus on theIt's definitely a mixed bad. If you don't care for any meddling with Star Wars Lore you might be annoyed. But in the end I think the interesting themes dealing with failure and legends not living up to their name as well as the focus on the failings of Jedi philosophy topped with the great action scenes still make this is a good movie in the end. Amazing? No. Great? No. Good. Yes. Thought provoking? Yes. Divisive? You got it.… Expand

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AxeTDec 16, 2017

Indicative more than ever of the state of major studio franchises today, this reeks of corporate manufacture by the politically correct geek herd and is nearly indistinguishable from the previous director's signature blundering with aIndicative more than ever of the state of major studio franchises today, this reeks of corporate manufacture by the politically correct geek herd and is nearly indistinguishable from the previous director's signature blundering with a surprising if not quite as insulting amount of retread again, it's an overlong (especially since the story is weak, lacking originality and downright incompetent at times) bloated extravaganza with some moments and sensational effects (a given) but adds up to one huge bore of a let down with no discernible twists as are being touted in the media (always so stupid as all that does is needlessly spoil and sets up disappointment idiots!) and incredibly leaves virtually nothing to resolve for the next and last episode in this botched trilogy.
Don't believe the hype or in the force anymore!

*note: My review of "The Force Awakens" would be downgraded to a 5 or 6 as it does not hold up well and predictably will fare even worse in the long run.… Expand

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SchoolOfTheWolfDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get into The Last Jedi, I would like to provide some background of where I am coming from. I am twenty-one years old and I have been a fan of Star Wars for as long as I remember. I grew up in the age of the prequels, and while I have gotten new perspective on them in time, I still have a fond attachment to the Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith (Clone Wars is a different story). But like many fans, nothing really tops the original trilogy for me. While The Force Awakens had clear reused material, I still walked out of the theater two years ago as excited about Star Wars as ever. They had introduced a new cast and set up for what I though could be a strong trilogy. They intruded the Big Baddy Snoke and teased there might finally be answers behind the old Palpatine's master questions. ----------------------------------------------------
Then there was the Rogue One, a gritty and darker Star Wars film that toke me by surprise. An isolated cast of characters that did not need to rely of all the big names of the other movies that would fill in a series long question about the Death Star and the Empire. This film quickly rose to become one of my favorites, perhaps just behind Empire Strikes Back. Plus the ending scene with Vader... you know what I'm talking about. Never before had I felt legitimate fear of a Star Wars Villain. This movie gave me hope. ----------------------------------------------------
Now, the Last Jedi was marketed as a darker film. "Time for the Jedi to End" This quote caught my attention. Would they finally be moving back from the singular story of the good guy Jedi and the bad guy Sith? Could this be the story where they explore the duality and balance of the force? No. I saw this film on opening night and I cannot recall a deeper sense of disappointment in a film about a series I love. ----------------------------------------------------
You will see many viewers claiming that they finally told a new story and that Star Wars fans just can't handle that, or that if you liked Force Awakens and not this film then you are not a true fan. This is the biggest punch in the gut for me. I cannot see how the film told a new story as it reused old tropes from Star Wars and other films relentlessly, and failed to commit to truly daring developments at every opportunity. Instead they give you flashy, Fast and the Furious style, action scenes and shallow character developments. There must be three or four different times where a main character is saved from death at the last minute. Sure, there is no Death Star, but that does not make this story new. ----------------------------------------------------
Inspiration from Empire is clear. There is a remake of the Dagobah scene, a student learning very little about the force from their master before rushing off to do something stupid against their master's will. There is a “join me and we will rule the galaxy scene”, and even a poor rendition of the Hoth battle scene on an all white salt planet this time. A Salty Hoth battle if you will. ----------------------------------------------------
But, it was the forced humor that got to me the most. Every couple of minutes there had to be a forced gag. The opening scene amounts to a T-Mobile "Can you hear me now" skit with a your mom joke. Comedy was used to cover substance. I certainly laughed at a joke or two, but that is the number of jokes that felt in context during the film.
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The ending digs it home and disposes of one of the series long best characters in a way I can only think the writers must have thought would be a meaningful send off. But their death seems so out of place that I felt no emotional impact whatsoever which seems like a plot driven waste. ----------------------------------------------------
The soundtrack was well certainly well done, but is misused often. Every mention of Vader required they play 8 notes of the Vader theme song just in case you don’t know who Vader is. Visually the film is spectacular and the team did excellent work with the sets, costumes and design.
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Unfortunately those pros over overshadowed for me as the film amounted to not much more than cheap payouts. The director and writers seem to have misunderstood everything that Star Wars fans loved. Meaningful character development, slower and more impactful moments with humor when it actually fits, and plots with logical twists and turns and not just for the sake of throwing people off. To those that enjoyed this film, I am happy that you found peace and prosperity in your new empire. To the rest of us, let's hope they make the next Star Wars with actual passion and our beloved series isn’t left to die with thunderous applause.
(Sorry for the poor format and dashed lines, my site kept grouping my paragraphs together when I would submit. I did my best to force organize it.)… Expand

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samuelfeelingsDec 16, 2017

Truly the best Star Wars since Empire Strikes Back! Having in mind that all SW films are aesthetically spectacular, I will only talk about the narrative itself. I truly don't get all the negative backlash on TLJ. I guess it was probablyTruly the best Star Wars since Empire Strikes Back! Having in mind that all SW films are aesthetically spectacular, I will only talk about the narrative itself. I truly don't get all the negative backlash on TLJ. I guess it was probably because it didn't show what these "fans" wanted to see - TLJ was able to mix that heart-warming feeling of watching a Star Wars movie with something completely new, combined with stunning and insane action scenes and epic Luke Skywalker moments. Sure, the beggining of the film is SOME confusing and there were a LOT (a LOT) of cheesy lines, Snoke wasn't what we all expected him to be, but then again, rest of the filme balances those aspects. It's 2017's best film, it's worth every penny!… Expand

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slee77Dec 15, 2017

This films suceeds in one thing.Making Disney change the old guard into the new. Sadly it doesn't do it in a smart way. It uses jokes instead of sarcasm. It trades the push for a real world feel for pushing ridculous sight gags and plot linesThis films suceeds in one thing.Making Disney change the old guard into the new. Sadly it doesn't do it in a smart way. It uses jokes instead of sarcasm. It trades the push for a real world feel for pushing ridculous sight gags and plot lines that go nowhere and characters that have no pay off. This is no longer Star Wars but instead a nostalgia machine....but I hope it can be learned from and improved upon to get back on track.Rouge One is a good example of pushing in a positive direction.… Expand

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gprentice00Dec 16, 2017

I legitimately don't understand how universally positive the reviews for this movie are. I feel like almost every single directorial decision was made to either sell a toy or serve as a video game level

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BioHazardParkDec 16, 2017

Pure eye candy and fun times. This is exactly what I want from a Star Wars movie, great action humor and just enough cheese. It's obvious you can please everybody but this works for me.

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AntorinDec 16, 2017

I love how in the bad ratings you see people listing what's wrong with the movie.

And good ratings are just a bunch of people insulting others for not gobbling this garbage up like they did.

This says everything you need to know about this movie.

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LukeSoywalkerDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie Should have been called...

Gender Wars
The Last Alpha Male

This movie was nothing but liberal propaganda. The audacity of this movie goes beyond words. We have reached a seminal moment in culture where a ideological movement has all but eviscerated a classic Sci-Fi franchise.

Problems? There are many.

It seems that every effort was made to destroy the base tenets the Star Wars universe was built on. The Force was silenced! Luke Skywalker, the hero of the galaxy, reappears after a 40 year hiatus- only to toss his lightsaber into the drink. He then proceeds to lock himself in a hut, only to appear to gather a drink from a four-teeted monster.

This is your Jedi Knight!

Now, on the other side of the galaxy you have Poe Dameron going up against a fleet of Star Destroyers, with a man named "Hannity" at the helm of the fleet.

Hannity?

Where did I hear that name before?

Meanwhile, Poe's squadron is completely destroyed, with the exception of an Asian woman who heroically drops a bomb payload on one of the capital ships.

You go girl!

That really was the theme of the movie. You go girl! At every place you looked there were women characters in positions of power. Males were portrayed as cowardly and weak. Speaking of weak, the young black man, Finn, makes an appearance and tries to run away- again. He is thwarted from leaving the ship from a Starbucks barista, er, Choo, Annie, er... whatever!

The young, corpulent Asian lady turns out to hold a pivotal role in the movie. She will ultimately prevent Finn from committing suicide to save the Republic base.

Sadly, there was no heroic male to save Laura Dern, who played a startship commander, from going suicidal with a Mon Calamari cruiser.

Admiral Ackbar ended up fish bait as his bridge was blown up! However!

Princess Leia somehow discovered her Force powers at the most opportune time, as she floated through space after being ejected from the bridge after the explosion.

She ultimately survives!

And what about Rey? Who the hell is she? Apparently, just being a woman gives her enough power to master the Jedi arts. She can masterfully wield a light saber, and learn how to telepathically speak to her future revealed brother.

Yep, calling it... Rey really is the sister of Kylo Ren.

Speaking of Parker Schnabel, er Kylo Ren... He must have ran out of gold to mine on Kessel because he now is the strongest bad guy in the universe. It only took a quick mind trick to get rid of the great and powerful Snoke. Nice to know you Snoke!

So, you off Han Solo and now you off Snoke. What does that make you? Maybe we should ask Yoda? Yoda! Yoda!

Yoda appears!

And says... The Force means nothing! Let me blow up the ancestral tree and books of lore! Bamn!

Meanwhile, Chewbacca is relegated to eating a Porg or a pog! Wow! What a role!

I do have to say the cinematography was great! That is why this gets a 1 rating.
Not to mention Luke apparently dies... The most anti-climatic ending in the history of cinema. A man who was a mighty Jedi Knight dies due to four-teeted milk overdose! That is all you need to know about this trainwreck!… Expand

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GabrielOFaveroDec 16, 2017

My biggest complaint in Force Awakens was that it lacks originality. It was just an Episode IV with a new twist, not presenting something really new. This time we can actually experience new ideas, on a dynamic that was not seen in a StarMy biggest complaint in Force Awakens was that it lacks originality. It was just an Episode IV with a new twist, not presenting something really new. This time we can actually experience new ideas, on a dynamic that was not seen in a Star Wars ever before. It's a great, solid and exciting story that does not play safe, and that's the whole charm of it. If you see this movie without being strained with nostalgia, actually wanting some new perspective, chances are you will enjoy this movie deeply.

It's not perfect though. Some characters and plot points were undeveloped. And they did focus a lot in fan service moments that make people scream in movie theaters. I loved some, but there were just too many.

Another controversial thing was that some Star Wars taboos were broken. Definitive and epic answers won't be seen here, and we'll learn a thing of two of classic characters that we didn't expect at all. Some people will love this plot twists, while others will feel that the movie was reckless. I guess it will depend on how much you are open for changes and your understanding that Star Wars it's not just for you, long time fan, but also for a whole new generation.

Anyway, it's a great movie in my opinion. See it with an open heart!… Expand

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hardy-92Dec 16, 2017

Это совершенно великолепный фильм, изумительно снятый, глубоко эмоциональный с великолепными героями, которым хочется сопереживать. Ну и , конечно, эпичный саундтрек от Джона Уильямса! Райан Джонс нетривиально развил все идеи, заложенныйЭто совершенно великолепный фильм, изумительно снятый, глубоко эмоциональный с великолепными героями, которым хочется сопереживать. Ну и , конечно, эпичный саундтрек от Джона Уильямса! Райан Джонс нетривиально развил все идеи, заложенный Абрамсом. С нетерпением ждем финала этой истории! Спасибо всем создателям этой эпичной и сделанной с душой картины!… Expand

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napkinDec 16, 2017

While the movie isn't perfect, I'm giving it a 10 because of all the whiny man-babies on the internet who can't handle a freaking Star Wars movie that doesn't cater to all their childish whims.

The movie itself is very entertaining, but tooWhile the movie isn't perfect, I'm giving it a 10 because of all the whiny man-babies on the internet who can't handle a freaking Star Wars movie that doesn't cater to all their childish whims.

The movie itself is very entertaining, but too long. That Leia Scene is really corny, and Finn is utterly useless and he's only in the movie to sell toys. Everything else is great.… Expand

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Oberon1Dec 16, 2017

Its hard to admit it, but it was terrible movie. Its ironic that Disney managed to bribe most of the critics (or critics just want to be more popular with youth... poor moustache petes) but didnt managed to make a decent movie. Plot doesntIts hard to admit it, but it was terrible movie. Its ironic that Disney managed to bribe most of the critics (or critics just want to be more popular with youth... poor moustache petes) but didnt managed to make a decent movie. Plot doesnt have holes, whole plot is a giant hole. Its sad to see all these characters who had such promising start in force wakens just got so wasted. Its a movie tht imbraces what is worst in our postmodernist culture, its ode to mediocricy. If John Galt would start rebelion now it should be against companies like disney. Still there were few moments of joy in this movie, but dont be decieved. Legacy of originals, even legacy of force awakens were just wipd out with single hand. Greedy mouse shot perfectly healthy horse and started beating it and it wont stop untill there will be any profit.....… Expand

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TheHighGroundDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whilst not a perfect movie the twists and surprises for the most part work for me and make it a far more interesting star wars film than any other Disney star wars film and definitely merits a second viewing. Far more original than TFA, beautifully shot and some amazing battles (Snoke's throne room).

First the negatives. The film is half an hour too long and the start drags and is quite slow and choppy. The Finn and Rose story is overdrawn, Phasma is wastes, Hux appears to be a bit too incompetent, and Leia using the force didn't work for me.

Plus why else is nobody saying that Admiral Ackbar deserved better.

However the rest of the film was extremely surprising entertaining and emotional. Most complaints I've seen are about the lack of snoke backstory, the way luke was handled, Rey's parental reveal and Finn and Rose story.

The fact snoke was killed so early was to me one of the best moments of the film. I like many others had speculated on who he was and how he rose to power and was looking forward to answers to these questions. But I found his death surprising and showed how unpredictable and powerful Kylo really is, and whilst we still don't have any answers I'm certain we will get them eventually through a book, comic series, episode XI or maybe even a standalone film, we just need to be a little more patient. In 10 years at most this will no longer be any issue.

A lot of people were disappointed with how luke was shown. A lot expected him to be a great majestic hero with immense power able to destroy an entire fleet of first order star destroyers. I think that he was made to seem lazy, disconnected and uncaring for a reason. His failure to the jedi order and Ben solo has really taken its toll on him and so he has retreated into exile through depression and shame, whilst this may not have been the heroic luke people wanted to me it makes sense and makes him a better character. I thought his force powers worked really well the revelation he was just a projection made sure that the force didn't seem too overpowered and him just crushing entire fleets would have seemed a bit too dark side and not something luke would have trained himself to do during his time before Kylo. I it also showed the intelligence of luke to deceive Kylo and the first order and heart to see leia and save the resistance. The main cause of frustration with luke was that we got a luke that we didn't expect and I think with time people will realise this and perhaps begin to accept and maybe even enjoy this luke.

Rey's parental reveal was good for me I don't like it being only skywalkers or secret children of other powerful jedi being the people affecting the galaxy or having great strength. Plus this may not be true anyway because why would Kylo ren know anything about rey's parents. So the mystery is still there.

The finn and rose story is the most valid complaint as it was too long and ultimately fairly pointless but did show how the good guys aren't always right and don't always make the best decisions.

In conclusion I think most of the issues with this film will fade over time, maybe not completely but somewhat and I found it emotional entertaining surprising (in a good way)and my main issue was a lack of a proper send off for Admiral Ackbar, how can people hate the way luke died but not comment on Ackbar.… Expand

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IHeartGroceriesDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folks, you simply must embrace the fact that the magic of the original trilogy can never again be recreated - they were a product of love and passion. There was nothing to obstruct creative vision. No toy sales (at least not until RoTJ), no return on investment, no cooperate interference...
And once that is accepted, I can go into these new series of films and embrace them for what they are. It isn't a terrible movie. I am a sucker for mezmarizing visuals and technical achievements in films, and so I can forgive, at least somewhat, the glaring flaws in this movie. Narratively speaking, the story is disjointed, simply because of errors in pacing and the discombobulating bounce between settings and such make things feel complicated. There is no flow. Really, the new cast of characters which JJ focused most intensely on TFA to introduce, are flat, uninteresting, lack charisma and have little shared chemistry. With the original cast gone, it's difficult to envision a scenario which brings me back to this new group. Misplaced humor, character cameos, simply for the sake of throwing a bone at fans, and most of all, a Luke who would never (as we know him) abandon his friend and his cause to rot away in seclusion. It simply is too big a leap in uncharted waters for Luke Skywalker, and the very superficial subplot that is offered up to explain his new-found aversion to The Force and Jedi mastery is flimsy and nonsensical. I have to say this, don't care if it ruffles feathers...Rose is a terrible, useless character. Once these idiots realize that casting actors simply for the sake of diversity or advancing a progressive agenda stagnates character development, we can get back to business. Instead of something interesting, we get, "the first Asian American actress in a Star Wars movie". Never mind the fact that the potential for good, contributing characters is sacrificed simply to satisfy the goal of "first", or to "make history". It's ridiculous. Cast whomever is best for the part, ignore their heritage and gender. Political critique out of the way, I'll leave some final thoughts. Leave expectations at the doorstep. Don't think you'll see any magic, don't believe you'll be enchanted by this installment, like experienced in the OT. Enjoy it for what it's worth - visual stimulation, war, epic combat scenes, and the occasional, brief, bittersweet moment with the fallen star, outgoing cast of characters we all grew to love from the OT.
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I for got to add - if you're bewildered by rave critical reviews, it's no mystery. Critic reviews are greatly influenced these days by whatever political narrative is being pursued by progressives. This film was a slam dunk in terms of progressive themes. Of course critics will sing praises, regardless of how well made the film is. The abandonment of classic archetypal elements is the pitfall of these new installments, or at least a contributing factor.… Expand

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CamcioDonLatinoDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars fandom is full of hipocrysy. OT have bunch of silly content and nobody complain. Is Rey a Mary Sue? What about Luke in OT? Fans want some connections with OT - TFA - "no no is'ts a copy no!". Fans want something new - TFA - "no, no, it isn't Star Wars !". Guys. Where is logic?… Expand

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Rik_brDec 16, 2017

Sadness
I'm a big fan of star wars. I have been following the franchise since 1977 and it has always brought me a lot of happiness, even in JarJarBinks times. When I heard about The Force Awakens announcement I was very happy. The film hasSadness
I'm a big fan of star wars. I have been following the franchise since 1977 and it has always brought me a lot of happiness, even in JarJarBinks times. When I heard about The Force Awakens announcement I was very happy. The film has brought me great expectations of what every fan wants to see: our heroes doing what we expect them to do. The Force Awakens brought me this great expectation. But unfortunately, what I least expected happened and I was very sad and disappointed. I wonder what logic goes on in the mind of a director like that. Why do that? Disappoint people and make them sad.… Expand

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SarsethDec 16, 2017

I am not Star Wars fanboy. I did like 4-5-6 parts (best?). I liked 1st one, didnt like that much 2-3. 7 was the worst of all for me.. to slow and I felt bored when I watched it. The spinoff was good. And this one is at 4rth place for me,I am not Star Wars fanboy. I did like 4-5-6 parts (best?). I liked 1st one, didnt like that much 2-3. 7 was the worst of all for me.. to slow and I felt bored when I watched it. The spinoff was good. And this one is at 4rth place for me, after the 4-5-6 part. Great action, plot twists, yeah, there was so not needed things, small romance that was useless, naive character and one flying witch.. but with those few mistakes, there was ton of fun. 9/10
But still I hate Disney for trying to steal shows from Netflix. Thou it wont affect this score… Expand

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CinemaphileDec 15, 2017

Disney's done it. They've “MILKED THE SPACE COW.” The Last Jedi (TLJ) is a deeply flawed and darkly cynical corporate product. TLJ is not a cinematic experience, it is a product meant for purchase, consumption and disposal, plain andDisney's done it. They've “MILKED THE SPACE COW.” The Last Jedi (TLJ) is a deeply flawed and darkly cynical corporate product. TLJ is not a cinematic experience, it is a product meant for purchase, consumption and disposal, plain and simple. Like Thor: Ragnarok, there was a reason for the Disney's review embargo. Disney and Iger did not want word of mouth to spoil opening day ticket sales.

The last few months of Disney's social promotion, press junkets, "leaked" spoilers, marketing propaganda and dare I say, payola, were carefully crafted to blunt word of mouth. Much like the 2016 Presidential election, TLJ will be a challenge to the faith of Star Wars fans much like the current administration is to lovers of democracy.

Yes, TLJ is that bad.

The Director-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, blithely abandons the old Republic serial style of storytelling, brazenly abandons the visual style of seven previous films and two television shows, and inserts the Star Wars DNA only to plug the holes in this creaky, soggy, wooden beaver dam of a film. How bad is it?

TLJ is so bad, that whenever someone complains to you about Jar Jar Binks, you'll be able to immediately counter and say ... "I'll see your Jar Jar and raise you Episode VIII." Where to begin? There's such a rich vein of flaws that a graduate student of film could write an entire doctoral thesis titled "Poor Film Craft in 21st Century Cinema, How Profit Trumps Process." Granted, Voldirectormort was handed a tall order to flesh out and explain what the makers of its predecessor in 2015 published interviews admittedly could not. TLJ fails in that respect . Don't believe the marketing hype ... there's nothing of note to spoil. Gone is the classic Greek three act structure. Gone is the rising action. Gone is characters put in jeopardy. Gone is internal logic. Gone are many practical effects. Gone is Star Wars, it is. On its own merits as a film, TLJ is the worst example of 21st Century, Comic Book of the Month Club Cinema. Granted, TLJ has many beautiful shots, but it doesn't have a single scene which has the gravitas of the epic of which it is a part. The plot is a melange of tenuously related scenes driving to a non-existent climax and flaccid denouement. TLJ's dialogue isn't much better. Gone is the wooden overwrought dialogue from the prequel trilogy which is only replaced by pedestrian overly expository banter. TLJ's greatest sin is that it's boring. By the end of this film, you'll be begging for Senator Palpatine's astro-political machinations. The most fascinating psychological phenomenon of human behavior is that of the blind obedience epitomized in “The Emperor's New Clothes.” You see that in the eyes of the actors. I saw it in the eyes of the stunned-into-silence fans leaving the theater. December 14, 2017 was the entertainment equivalent of Election Night 2016.

I recommend that you not pay to see this film. You can find original Netflix, Amazon and Hulu content that's far superior. Not that the major broadcast networks ever air films anymore, but TLJ is so bad I would say wait for it to hit ABC. It's not even Netflix worthy. These are dark, dark times for cinema. The success of Star Wars original trilogy was always reflected in repeat ticket sales, VHS sales, DVD sales and Blu Ray sales. TLJ is an expensive straight to video product. Yes, it's that bad. You'll see it in bargain bins at a WalMart near you in the not too distant future.

As someone who was there in '77, it's hard for me to say this, but it's time to let Star Wars go. My hope for the Millennial Generation is that some independent radical movie maker comes along an makes for them their generation's King Kong, Gone with the Wind, Wizard of Oz, The Godfather, Jaws or Star Wars. Just let it not be a sequel.… Expand

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cyberwolf84Dec 16, 2017

It´s very bad B-movie, nothing there remains from real Star wars, except some licensed elements/characters. Story is so poor, even for a Star Trek)))
Marketing junk, made to sell millions of toys in Christmas.

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Farmboy74Dec 16, 2017

Not since the Phantom Menace have I left the cinema disappointed by a Star Wars film. I'm also wondering which film the critics have watched because it cannot be the same one I have just watched. It does not desearve the high scores. INot since the Phantom Menace have I left the cinema disappointed by a Star Wars film. I'm also wondering which film the critics have watched because it cannot be the same one I have just watched. It does not desearve the high scores. I realise that there will be new ideas, but the whole things just falls flat. The Force Awakens gave us some new interesting characters and the job of the middle film is to build on these ideas and move the story on and leave everything on a cliff hanger.
The Last Jedi does none of that, it does not go onto to build the characters any further and misses the great oputunity to set up the cliff hanger for the next film. Most of the ideas from the Force Awakens are thrown away as are some of the characters. The worst Star Wars film ever? No, that will always be the Phantom Menace, but this does come perilously close.… Expand

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FrostyPajamasDec 16, 2017

With the past two movies relying more on familiar beats and concepts rather than an original vision for the series, I questioned what this new trilogy would deliver. I wondered if Disney would be bold enough to break the mold and venture toWith the past two movies relying more on familiar beats and concepts rather than an original vision for the series, I questioned what this new trilogy would deliver. I wondered if Disney would be bold enough to break the mold and venture to the unfamiliar and untested. The Last Jedi proved to me that this trilogy deserves to exist, and that a new Star Wars can be fresh and creative without using the past as a crutch. The sequel trilogy now has a thesis statement, characters that have been properly fleshed out, and an exciting direction that finally engrossed me in this side of the saga. It's not flawless, but Star Wars desperately needed to be creative and gutsy again, and The Last Jedi manages this with the ingenuity the series deserves.… Expand

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xanty_88Dec 16, 2017

At times it leaves you with internal conflicts but in general I would say that it is a good film. At least I didn't fully enjoy it because the movie is a constant time trial which made me feel anxious from minute one. I'll have to see her aAt times it leaves you with internal conflicts but in general I would say that it is a good film. At least I didn't fully enjoy it because the movie is a constant time trial which made me feel anxious from minute one. I'll have to see her a second time more relaxed.… Expand

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RayanS93Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really want to write something, other people already made the point. The story is not even important in this movie, Rose and Finn are useless et caetera... Leia is still alive but Phasma is dead ???… Expand

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chelobsasDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RIP Star Wars! garbage! Disney has destroyed the best saga of all time.
Rian Johnson filmed a video game, not a star wars movie! nothing for the fan of SW!… Expand

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TrevorsViewDec 16, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AztecHawkDec 16, 2017

I'm glad they went in a new direction for this movie, that's something we were asking for since The Force Awakens. This movie expands the mythos of the Star Wars universe, the Force and the characters we thought we knew. It has its issuesI'm glad they went in a new direction for this movie, that's something we were asking for since The Force Awakens. This movie expands the mythos of the Star Wars universe, the Force and the characters we thought we knew. It has its issues that's totally true, time will tell if this movie lives in infamy or high regard from the public, but personally I enjoyed it a lot.… Expand

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MephasmDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What The Force awakens set up with the story and characters, The Last Jedi managed to nullify that. Everything that TFA teased was basically zeroed out by TLJ. They went a totally different direction believing that it would feel unique and different from the rest of the movies but that attempt resulted in a really problematic outcome. It didn't even feel like a star wars movie, at least not for me. They totally ruined the character arcs and the star wars myth. I mean Luke projecting himself halfway across the galaxy just to serve the plot and then just dying from Force exhaustion was just plain stupid...Not to mention Leia surviving in the vacuum of space and then force pulling herself to safety...more like a generic sci fi than a Star Wars movie. Yes the entire movie didn't feel like its Star Wars but a generic sci fi movie with unnecessary subplots and forced humor. I really tried to like this movie because i'm a big star wars fan but they just went too far with everything in this movie.… Expand

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sr1752283tDec 16, 2017

This movie was excellent, there’s no other word for it! I legitimately can not understand why there is such a huge dramatic rift in fan reactions other than people are just being awful trolls. People complained that Force Awakens was too muchThis movie was excellent, there’s no other word for it! I legitimately can not understand why there is such a huge dramatic rift in fan reactions other than people are just being awful trolls. People complained that Force Awakens was too much like the originals and too safe and now they’re whining that this is too different. The filmmakers can’t win with fanboys and trolls. I’m legitimately torn on whether this or Empire Strikes Back is my favorite film. This film was DENSE, even at 2.5hrs long, there was a lot in it and if anything I could have used another 90 min to really explore some things. But even at the breakneck pace it was still awe inspiring and astounding. It felt like Star Wars at its heart, but at the same time felt like bold and dramatic new direction you wouldn’t expect for the franchise. This 2 year gap between movies is going to be even harder than the gap between Force Awakens and this film.

Pros: Great development for all of the characters and some really shocking twists for a handful of them. Incredible visuals. Humor. Shocking returns. Porgs! Much better use of Leia for the most part. Rey’s parentage. Clean slate and completely free and open new direction for the franchise.

Cons: The 30 seconds of Mary Poppins. Not enough Phasma. And shockingly the film wasn’t even close to long enough at 2.5 hours, that’s just how big the film felt.

I can’t recommend it enough and can’t wait to see it again, all the points and stars for this!!!… Expand

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OtenDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Star Wars ever. Aknowledges the failures from the past generations and learns from it. Shows everyone is susceptible to them, even legends. If this movie you did not like, this movie you did not understand.… Expand

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tcmattisonDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow where do I begin? This movie felt like a huge middle finger to Episodes I - VII. All world building and character development was thrown out the window in favor of nonsensical "plot twists" since apparently the writer couldn't come up with curve balls that actually made sense within the larger context of the saga. To me it felt as if Rian Johnson treated this film as a reboot and did as he pleased as opposed to what made sense to the series as a whole. You don't take creative liberties with established characters in the EIGHT FILM in a series. Surprise us but organically not in some wtf ways. How is Rey so powerful? Who are her parents? Who and what is Snoke? Where did he come from? What about the Knights of Ren? Why has Luke suddenly become a completely different character? Nah none of this apparently matters anymore. Finn also gets completed shafted in this film as does Captain Phasma. At the same time they cram in even more new characters while OT characters and even characters from The Force Awakens get thrown to the sideline. Hopefully JJ can fix this with Episode IX because although Episode VII The Force Awakens was safe it at least worked within the larger context of the saga.… Expand

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Thale114Dec 16, 2017

If you've never seen Star Wars or have no involvement in the actual story line, this is a decent movie. But as soon as you start to tie it into the series, it falls apart. Nothing makes sense; nothing is answered. I wish I had never seen theIf you've never seen Star Wars or have no involvement in the actual story line, this is a decent movie. But as soon as you start to tie it into the series, it falls apart. Nothing makes sense; nothing is answered. I wish I had never seen the movie because I literally gained nothing from it. 1/10 simply because was a beautifully filmed.… Expand

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WillieGannonDec 16, 2017

This isn't a bad Star Wars film, it's just not a great one. There are as many high-octane moments as glaring plot holes & too many storylines that have no bearing on the film. Some threads just aren't followed and others take up too much timeThis isn't a bad Star Wars film, it's just not a great one. There are as many high-octane moments as glaring plot holes & too many storylines that have no bearing on the film. Some threads just aren't followed and others take up too much time making the film drag in the second act. The Empire Strikes Back, it isn't. But hey, it's no Attack of the Clones either. 7/10… Expand

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ShermosDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Non Spoiler section:

The best Star Wars movie since Empire. Not perfect, but Rian Johnson nailed it considering the material he had to work with. It's well worth buying a ticket for.

Spoiler Section:

In my review of TFA, I complained that JJ Abrams and Disney did not take any risks. It felt almost like a clone of the original movie and none of the new characters grabbed me. Rey felt very much like a Mary Sue. It suffered from being average.

Rian Johnson on the other hand had the courage to take risks, and he made some decisions for the plot and characters I wouldn't have done, but he also made some choices I loved. I'll start with what I didn't like. I'm not too fussed on what was done with Luke. It made sense he would be embittered after what happened, and I agree with his assertion that the Jedi need to end. The problem is his "death" (joining the force like Obi-wan did) at the end of the film. Apparently the effort of projecting his image with the force to fool Kylo Ren took all he had. I can understand him being very drained, but dying? It's not enough to break the film though, and I'm convinced he will appear again as a force ghost. We've been shown that force ghosts can use the force to interact with the real world, and not just have a talk fest.

Killing off Snoke without explaining his backstory bothered me, and I'm kind of hoping he survived by transferring his consciousness or something. Rey still feels like a Mary Sue, albeit not as much. At least she's had some proper training in the force now. I would have liked to have seen Chewie play a bigger role. There wasn't enough about him dealing with his grief for Han.

One more thing. No Chiss and no Thrawn. I wasn't expecting it, but gee it would have been awesome. Now onto the good. This movie has made the franchise mature somewhat. I really appreciate the move towards "balance" of the force being a yin and yang like balance between dark and light. The idea that balance is the light side destroying the dark never sat right with me. The casino planet act also made some social commentary, which I enjoyed. Many people feel like it was filler, but for me, it fleshes out the universe more. Seeing Yoda again as a force ghost, and that force ghosts are able to physically interact with the real world through the force was great. It's probably my favourite scene of the film. I suspect in the next film we'll see Luke interacting with Rey in much the same way.

Kylo Ren is the star of this movie for me. His character has developed so much from the tantrum throwing emo kid in TFA. In typical darkside style, he waited for a good opportunity and turned on his master. The way it was done was brilliant, and the fight scene afterwards was possible the best in Star Wars yet. The relationship between Rey and Kylo developed in a really interesting way, leaving me interested to see what happens next. The misdirection in the trailers and movie itself were welcome. Poe's character was fleshed out quite a lot, and I enjoyed seeing him in action. Fin still didn't grab me much, but his interaction with the new character Rose was nice. Snoke was cool while we saw him. I'm not convinced he's really dead and I really want to learn more about him.

As I wrote earlier, Rey is still a bit of a Mary Sue, but Rian made a good effort of improving her character. I still can't say I like her, but I at least don't dislike her anymore. Overall, Rian told a really good story, and he sets some very interesting groundwork for the next movie. Some of the decisions made haven't gone down well with a big chunk of the fandom, and I'm not 100% happy with them myself, but they don't make the film bad. People are giving low scores because they didn't like Luke dying, Rey being a nobody, and Snoke being killed off so early. These aren't good or fair reasons to give a film a low score.… Expand

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rlrlcsterDec 16, 2017

Taking your frustration with the real world out on this movie is bizarre. While I enjoyed both TFA and R1, this film made me feel just like I felt when the graduating class of Horizon Middle School's first year decided to go to the firstTaking your frustration with the real world out on this movie is bizarre. While I enjoyed both TFA and R1, this film made me feel just like I felt when the graduating class of Horizon Middle School's first year decided to go to the first matinee of Return of the Jedi over Highland Hills Water World. So that's my bona fides. I could not have cared less about Snoke and Mark Hamill delivers. Your petty plot hole complaints mirror the petty plot hole complaints from every single episode in this series. They ALWAYS have plot holes. It's part of the force. It's worth seeing in the theater. Period. Peace!… Expand

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GlorFindelDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, I didn't want to watch any trailers or reviews to spoil this movie, which I thought could not be as bad as The Force Awakens; but I was wrong, so wrong, again. You don't need to see any trailers to spoil this movie, you just have to be an avid fan of real Star Wars, and know Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (scene with Snoke) by heart and The Last Jedi is spoiled. Why? Beacuse it's a soft, shallow remake, reboot and mishmash of Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi best scenes, but ruined with CGI, EXTREME over-the-top political correctness and weak, uncharismatic main characters, be it villains or heroes or yet undecided/unturned. Compared to this movie and Episode 7, prequel trilogy is a masterpiece (I thought I would never say that!).
I will give this movie a score of 1, just because of the scene in which Luke uses a blade of grass to show Rey how "strong" and what "Force" is?! At least The Last Jedi XXX Parody makers will have easier job of writing "complex" sceneplay; they can just use the "original" script!… Expand

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Indogus77Dec 16, 2017

La película tiene las características propias de una del resto de la saga, tiene identidad propia y se notó el esfuerzo por darle sentido a la historia que dejó la película anterior, tiene detalles como cualquier otra pero cumple con elLa película tiene las características propias de una del resto de la saga, tiene identidad propia y se notó el esfuerzo por darle sentido a la historia que dejó la película anterior, tiene detalles como cualquier otra pero cumple con el cometido de entretener y disfrutar Star Wars en toda su extensión.… Expand

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AlexSnyderDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson failed in character's development, in narrative's tempo, in overall logic. Rey and Kylo Ren try to bring each other on their sides about a half of the film, but in the end in a moment they just turn back. Princess Leia's fake death is hilariuos. Finn and Poe are useless. Kylo Ren's and Hux's constant hysterics are annoying. The more the newest trilogy continues, the more i appreciate the new trilogy (1999-2005).… Expand

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UngolDec 16, 2017

Very disappointed in this addition. It stole so many scenes from Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi that it leaves one wondering if there was more rehashed content than original. Sadly, it doesn't even improve on those originalVery disappointed in this addition. It stole so many scenes from Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi that it leaves one wondering if there was more rehashed content than original. Sadly, it doesn't even improve on those original scenes, but rather simply replays them with more CGI and less actual tension or suspense.

I would go into further issues with plot holes, missing backstories, and "If they could do something like that, why have they never done that before?" moments, but this movie just isn't worth the time to explain them all.

The popcorn is strong with this one.… Expand

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GeonosianDec 16, 2017

It takes serious effort to create even more of a divisive mess than The Force Awakens. Disney could've rebooted Episode V again and everyone would've hated it enough, but they went the extra mile and screwed it up in a different way.

"DisneyIt takes serious effort to create even more of a divisive mess than The Force Awakens. Disney could've rebooted Episode V again and everyone would've hated it enough, but they went the extra mile and screwed it up in a different way.

"Disney Star Wars was a mistake" - George Lucas… Expand

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JamesJamisonDec 16, 2017

All I have to say actors and actresses are great but I can see why Daisy Ridley doesn't want to do Star Wars anymore after contractual obligation and Why Mark Hamil said at Star Wars con before he was interrupted by Kathleen Kennedy that TheAll I have to say actors and actresses are great but I can see why Daisy Ridley doesn't want to do Star Wars anymore after contractual obligation and Why Mark Hamil said at Star Wars con before he was interrupted by Kathleen Kennedy that The Last Jedi Luke Skywalker isn't even involved, and Also why Mark Hamil is fundamentally against everything Rian Johnson did to his character, Mark I should have listened when you tried to warn us instead I wasted my money.… Expand

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KonstMaxDec 16, 2017

The worst film in a series of star wars. Characters are not disclosed. It feels like the film is transitional between 7 and 9 episodes, it is prolonged and not interesting.

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MaximusOxoriousDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fatuous and insipid story-telling - TLJ left all of us dumbstruck and emotionally deflated.
Kept thinking...now the movie will start to get good (and then it ended)
Poor/uneven pacing
Terrible script with nonsensical conversations. Inexplicable actions.
Ruinous cringe-worthy sophomoric and inappropriately-timed slapstick throughout. Took away any sense of mysticism, gravitas, and wonder/awe that was the hallmark of the SW universe.
Completely unimaginative, and rip-off of episodes 5/6 poorly gelled together
Weak "bad-guys" that looked more like they need to be put to bed early without dinner rather than be feared or dreaded. No way these guys could go one weekend without being over-thrown by a million middling aliens with ambition.
Risible annoying minor characters introduced for no point on side tales that went nowhere
Abuse of a generation spanning icon (Luke) who is reduced to a character from grumpy old men and then "dies" for no reason
A pathetic purple haired leader who chooses not to let her crew know her (pathetic) plan and then forgives/forgets blatant mutiny in a casual manner
The list goes on....
WORST OF ALL: It was an insult to the audience/viewers. THERE WAS NOTHING NEW! They have hundreds of millions of dollars to make something novel, and exciting and awe-inspiring. They basically retold the SAME STORY. Can't they think of anything new? Continue to retool same story over and over. I have zero talent - but I bet I could have come up with something more interesting and inspiring
The only way to like this film is to be someone who has never seen any prior SW films. Or, on the converse be so brain-washed enamored with the lore/history and childhood wonder of the prior films that you just can't see this film for what is its - an abject failure at all levels. And I...wanted to love the film. I left feeling INSULTED… Expand

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joke171Dec 16, 2017

Best SW movie after original trilogy. Absolutely loved the movie for its originality. it doesn't change the characters too much, but still let the audience see them develop into the people they'll become and have become.

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jcbrundageDec 16, 2017

Where to start? The amount of plot holes? The uselessness of 70% of the plot? The lines? The length? They need JJ Abrams. Production and the actors were great, but that was it.

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batz1987Dec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is the star wars movie that will divide generations of viewers - and by doing it it refers to the struggle we actually have- us as humans, - with other generations, the ones that are in power, the ones we critic, the one we wantThe Last Jedi is the star wars movie that will divide generations of viewers - and by doing it it refers to the struggle we actually have- us as humans, - with other generations, the ones that are in power, the ones we critic, the one we want to be different from. So let the angry fans shouting hate, by pointing plot issues, their own projections toward character - all of this doesn't have sense : the Last Jedi is an analogy, one that combines so well with the rest of the saga, an analogy of how is our world, our politics, our moral judgements and more. People should focus on these aspects rather than reducing a movie - which is a piece of art - to a cartoon, to a sum of characters, to a simple story. Star Wars has always been a contradiction between scale, between a family drama and a powers ruling the entire galaxy, a contradiction that remind us of our own world. The last scene of the Last Jedi is just showing us how can we handle this, it gives us hope.… Expand

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duckoutboyDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I HATE this movie. THE LAST JEDI Like a China's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.

Reason 1: Where the our Ywing? Why Resistance use bizarre bomber?

Reason 2: Broken Finn's character.

Reason 3: jackass Poe Dameron.

Reason 4: Freaking casino scene.

Reason 5: Woman of Steel; leiar Kent.

Reason 6: Broken Luke's character.

Reason 7: Too slowery, too Weakness Star Destroyer.

Reason 8: Stupidly snuff it Snoke.

Reason 9: Incredibly stupid Praetorian guard.

Reason 10: Illogical Hyper Drive kamikazae Scene.

Reason 11: Spirit Yoda doing Force Lightning? Oh no. Mr. Rion. Are You crazy?

Reason 12: I'm sure. Rey is Mary Sue character like Maggot.

Reason 13: I hate many thing to this cursed movie, But… Rose. She is especially. Especially suck. I could not empathy with this character at all. Absolutely.

Reason 14: Finally, Disney made Ultimate Ruler of Galactic Empire from the Skywalker family. This Achievement was Anakin Skywalker unfulfilled accomplishments. Congratuation Anakin.

Reason 15: Meaningless Speeder attack Scene.

Reason 16: Rose's trolling. And she didn't die. Rion you betrayed my expectation. Reason 17: Luke doing Hologram Show! Wow! And he die. Rion you Freaking Psycho!

Reason 18: First order bE garbage of dregs of Galtic Empire, and Resistance be Resist College Circle. Ladies and Gentlemen! This scale is galaxy war movie! Fantastic! Cool! Amazing! Great! Excellent! Awesome! It's a magnificent!

Everyone listen please! clap to Ryan! Clap to Ryan! Crap to Ryan! Crap to Dullard Nincompoop loser Ryan Jhonson! Get lost Star Wars pevert vandalist! You hoe's bastard! whole life sucking idiot jerk Knob moron Effing Fanny Diseny's Arse! Sod off Movie World! Dumbass Culture Terrorist scum lick it your Semen!… Expand

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GuiGarciaDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is simply wonderful. Star Wars The Last Jedi is a great continuation for the franchise, it is an extremely captivating film, it has scenes nostalgic and that make the public get thrilled. All characters have their screen time, developing in an exceptional way the old characters and the new characters. The film is beautiful (especially the scenes of space battles), director Rian Johnson surprised me with his work and his way of filming the scenes. Star Wars The Last Jedi leaves the public waiting for the next movie and curious about what is to come.

Sorry for any errors in English. I'm brazilian… Expand

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JACKCOLTRANEDec 16, 2017

To sum up this steaming pile of horsesh*t in three words: Chaotic, inconsistent and frustrating. These wankers of pseudo cineasts had 10 years to cook something of value for the fans, they have all the money, they had countless descentTo sum up this steaming pile of horsesh*t in three words: Chaotic, inconsistent and frustrating. These wankers of pseudo cineasts had 10 years to cook something of value for the fans, they have all the money, they had countless descent materials to inspire from... and, that's all they can come up with?? this is absolutely UNFORGIVABLE, this is a middle finger to the legacy, a childhood rape of a cosmic magnitude. Disney, Kathleen Kennedy and Rian Johnson should be sued for this abomination. This movie is a force feed sh*t unconvincing propaganda, poisoned with the current Western political trends and virtue-signalling. Men are portrayed as reckless, impulsive, dumb animals and women as compassionate, rational, noetic beings; "wooo! yaaay! masculinity is toxic, GO MATRIARCHY!". George Lucas should've never sold the franchise to Disney, and I wish there could be some kind of petition for claiming back Star Wars to the fans or Mr Lucas and finally stop this atrocity, enough is enough. To me, the SW movies ends with The Return Of The Jedi and goes on with the Timothy Zahn Novels, the rest can royally f*ck off. This is a movie made for a specific crowd, for the Marvel audience, the fatherless generation, the low of the low, the vulgar monkeys without pre-fontal cortex trapped in unrestrained consumerism, and hopeless victims of the economic pressure, drones without sense of what is artistically valid and what is not, selfish betrayers of mankind.… Expand

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argonsteeleDec 16, 2017

Can't believe all the positive reviews for this strictly kids stuff Star Wars. Easily the worst of the new (disney) star wars movies. Great visually, I still love the cast, and I even appreciate the "message"; but the plot and dialog feelsCan't believe all the positive reviews for this strictly kids stuff Star Wars. Easily the worst of the new (disney) star wars movies. Great visually, I still love the cast, and I even appreciate the "message"; but the plot and dialog feels like it was written by a 10 year old. (I guess that's the target audience). Really so much is just bad and doesn't make sense. It's stupid at a Transformers or Pirates of the Caribbean level. If you liked those you'd probably enjoy this along with your lobotomy. Worst thing about it is Disney signed this guy to make three more star wars movies. Barf.… Expand

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wordofmouthDec 16, 2017

Side note: Anyone who rates this movie below a 5 either doesn't understand how number scales work or doesn't understand how to critique a movie in terms of actual cinematic elements. Actual Review: This movie is weird, in that it combinesSide note: Anyone who rates this movie below a 5 either doesn't understand how number scales work or doesn't understand how to critique a movie in terms of actual cinematic elements. Actual Review: This movie is weird, in that it combines goofy humor, bizarre characters, and painful loss against the background of some ofthe most beautiful cinematic landscapes in movie history. In other words, it's a lot like the Empire Strikes Back, where a confused college-aged kid straps a green goblin to his back and tromps around a swamp. When Yoda and Luke first meet in Empire, Yoda steals a granola bar from Luke's supplies and wrestles with R2D2, basically acting like a spoiled brat. Real serious! In Empire, Han, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and Leia basically crack jokes through 1/3 of the movie as they take on famously stupendous odds from scene to scene. The shock of seriousness and silliness juxtaposed in great Star Wars movies has been lost on the great number of persons who are critiquing the Last Jedi for being too funny. If you have a single, brash star pilot attacking an entire fleet, you really think that dude isn't gonna add a little levity? Humor has always been a small resistance's weapon against great tyranny. Study history (or look around at the world today).

And, at its core, this is a movie about what it means to be a rebel against great odds. From scene to scene, Rian Johnson shows--with great heart, jaw-dropping visuals, and genuinely new ideas in a world rotting with copycats--what it means to take on great evil with courage, wit, and a few dedicated friends. There are some ideas that miss, but that's what happens when you try out so many new ideas. When the ideas do land, this movie splits your mind in two at light speed.… Expand

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Marvel-WarsDec 16, 2017

I'm sorry but that is just not a Star Wars for me.
Marvel style humor is becoming a real plague for me.
I stopped watching Marvel movies and now sadly it's gonna be the same for Star Wars.

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revilloDec 16, 2017

Even more baffling and psychotic than TFA, but I must admit that I had some fun watching it: Not the masochistic pleasure of witnessing a beloved series reduced to camp, slapstick and merchandising - this time I'm in on the joke - but sharedEven more baffling and psychotic than TFA, but I must admit that I had some fun watching it: Not the masochistic pleasure of witnessing a beloved series reduced to camp, slapstick and merchandising - this time I'm in on the joke - but shared enjoyment with Rian Johnson for clearly having a grand old time with all this hoaky nonsense, and not caring about who he'd offend with his irreverence. Many of the narrative decisions here were refreshing too, from plans failing to materialize, chasitizing of reckless bravura in favor of feminine wisdom, lamentations on the ambiguity of good and evil, reluctant father figures, and some surprising tension/tenderness between Kylo and Rey. Still, the movie is genuinely bad through most of its overlong (by a few parsecs) running time. It's a tonal mess and the reliance on humor ends up more like a crutch. It's also just a shame they couldn't have tried to make something good with the material instead. In it's current form, Its really taking a lot of mental gymnastics and Orwellian double think to contort my brain sufficiently and appreciate the absurdity on display in this new Disney trilogy.… Expand

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americanpatriotDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - The Last Jedi is Rian Johnson losing a Senate seat in Alabama. Riding llamas through Las Vegas???
- Why is there a Hunger Games/Fantastic Beasts subplot AT ALL?? Does NOTHING for the story—the codebreaking sequence is literally totally ditched. Wasted, BORING 30 min. In the middle of a Star Wars movie.
- Rose is a terrible, useless, annoying character.
- Why do Finn and Rose go all the way across the galaxy for THE MASTER CODEBREAKER and then randomly get put in a cell with a perfectly good codebreaker who just happens to be waiting to escape when they need him? - Halfway through the movie I actually thought “I wonder if I’m going to watch this again.” I should *never* think that in a Star Wars film. I still can’t believe it crossed my mind. I LOVE Star Wars. I saw the Phantom Menace and the Force Awakens four times *each* in theaters. I am NOT a hard Star Wars critic.
- SO. MANY. BAD. JOKES.
- Bill Weasley is so freaking annoying.
- We both know the two characters with fake-out death scenes should have died or not had those fake-out death scenes.
- NO backstory on Snoke???? NOTHING on Rey’s parents?? These were major questions from TFA! Rey’s lineage was a MAJOR theme in TFA. No continuity with Abrams. Hopefully J.J. saves these in Episode IX.
- Also, I initially thought The Last Jedi was original. Upon further reflection, I’ve realized that he freaking copied and pasted almost every major plot point from Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. No idea what they’re going to do in Episode IX because The Force Awakens already stole everything from A New Hope.… Expand

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BenAlagnaDec 16, 2017

It makes me sick to my stomach knowing what they have done to the franchise. It's not about disagreeing with the direction, I am sick because of the film dismantling the franchise's plot, and leaving us with nothing. No character development,It makes me sick to my stomach knowing what they have done to the franchise. It's not about disagreeing with the direction, I am sick because of the film dismantling the franchise's plot, and leaving us with nothing. No character development, story that goes nowhere, and killing off characters we never got the chance to know. The film really has no purpose. So sad Rian Johnson damaged Star Wars so deeply.… Expand

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joaquin84Dec 16, 2017

All in all, I don't understand the raving critics. After I watched the movie, I read too many reviews in disbelief. The user score on this website, however, tells a different story. The story of the disappointed. Hardly any criticAll in all, I don't understand the raving critics. After I watched the movie, I read too many reviews in disbelief. The user score on this website, however, tells a different story. The story of the disappointed. Hardly any critic "criticised" the plot holes, the not-very-menacing villains, the ridiculous superheroine-moment... Maybe Disney finally merged with the critics, too. This movie ridicules the whole saga.… Expand

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GuymaruDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Embarrassing. Pure ego service for the director. Rian Johnson took 7 films of story, and broke that story in a single film. Most of the tropes from the 7 movies - broken. Strong story elements from Abrams revitalisation of Star Wars - broken. Johnson came into this film like a spoiled child breaking other people’s toys. In the process of “making it his own” Johnson dismissed much of what is good in Star Wars. Furthermore, the story as a one-off was incredibly weak. A “chase scene” that took the WHOLE film. Introduction of a mediocre new character at the expense of character development for established characters. Bringing an immensely self-pitying Luke back in order to turn him into a force ghost. Flying Leia. Snoke as a non-entity. And is Finn an interesting character anymore? From the perspective of story it’s incredibly weak. In terms of spectacle it’s strong - reminding me of...prequels. I hope Disney takes note of the fan response. It will take a number of books and comics to make Johnson’s “story” work for Abrams to build on. Abrams is a miracle worker in terms of bringing back beaten, broken stories - but I’m not sure even he can salvage this. May the force be with him. I really hope Disney reconsiders Johnson for a trilogy...… Expand

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lonestar113Dec 16, 2017

If you're a Star Wars fan you should pass on this movie. The force goes from a mystical energy that guides the Jedi to plot armor and silly tricks. If you're not a Star Wars fan you still may want to pass. The story is bloated and manyIf you're a Star Wars fan you should pass on this movie. The force goes from a mystical energy that guides the Jedi to plot armor and silly tricks. If you're not a Star Wars fan you still may want to pass. The story is bloated and many sequences add nothing to the plot. Kylo Ren is the only character with any development. Despite Adam Driver's great performance, it is overshadowed by all the comical missteps. A joke is forced into every 60 seconds of dialog and most miss the mark . If you thought Jar Jar humor detracted from the Phantom Menace just wait till you see this movie. Not a single scene is allowed to be serious in a movie that was supposed to the darkest entry yet. This movie is a hard pass for me and the biggest let down ever in the Star Wars series.… Expand

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RoteiroDec 16, 2017

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

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ogstarwarsfanDec 16, 2017

I could spend a great length of time outlining the (many) faults of this installment, but it wouldn't be worth the time as was apparently the approach of Disney in terms of rushing the new trilogy. Left me disgusted with a terrible taste inI could spend a great length of time outlining the (many) faults of this installment, but it wouldn't be worth the time as was apparently the approach of Disney in terms of rushing the new trilogy. Left me disgusted with a terrible taste in my mouth that has completely destroyed all respect I previously had for Disney and any optimism for the future of this beloved, cherished franchise. This installment just didn't feel right and certainly lacked respect for what made the originals great and what Star Wars is/represents. I wish that I wouldn't have seen it. As a lifelong Star Wars fan who truly cherishes this franchise for the beauty and wonder that it represents (or used to), I feel betrayed and broken hearted.… Expand

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kubolonDec 16, 2017

Mimo kilku kiepskich pomysłów, film jest naprawdę bardzo dobry, wiele zaskoczeń, bardzo dobra gra aktorska. Niestety postać Rose, tak samo jak wątek w kasynie jest słaby.

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Riposte1Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a really disappointing movie, with some exceptions. The visuals are stunning, the best in the series, with some amazing scenes. However, the central storyline is flawed and unengaging, and there are many extraneous, thinly-written characters, overly trite sentiment, and tedious McGuffins galore. The Leia Force powers scene is atrocious, and the film struggles to recover from that point. A real missed opportunity.… Expand

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LundorffDec 16, 2017

Whomever green lighted this incoherence disaster, should be fired. Twice. The bloody prequel trilogy has more Star Wars magic than this mess. But hey, gotta sell those cute animals right. Star Wars has become a parody on itself.

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DaniCDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decepcionado. Muchas historias con un jugo muy interesante, el cual han exprimido muy poco. Escenas pasadas de humor e ironía... Se han cargado a Luke Skywalker, y si JJ Abrams no lo remedia también a Rey y Kylo Ren (el cual no ha ganado una sola pelea siendo supuestamente tan poderoso)… Expand

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Imig4800Dec 16, 2017

Seriously sapped all hope for star wars from my body. My suffering from watching this film will turn me to the dark side. If Disney leaves one worth turning too.

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shlomiardanDec 16, 2017

A truly beautiful film. After seeing the discrepancy between the critics and the users I was hesitant to watch it, but I'm really glad I did. Great film.

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iscmarkiemarkDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a mess this turned out to be for me. This one I feel was actually pretty awesome until the last hour (maybe hour and 1/2..?). First thing, there was too much humor, the trailers made it look a lot more serious, with a dark tone.

The biggest complaint right now for me is the ending gave us nothing to really look forward to in Ep 9. It was like it was building a damn good story then they just were like "Oh you think this is going to happen now? Noooope.. sorry, oh you also wanted this to happen? Not that either.. Sorry." Then they just obliterated stuff they shouldn't of and made a messy film.

Snoke is looking like a wasted character now if he's really dead (the battle with Rey and Finn, and his whole room setting was dope), either way dead or alive they should've teased us with something more on his background especially if hes alive. I wanted him to be Plagueis like many others I've spoken to on here and at Cons, but I was fine if he wasn't if they just gave us some badass story with him. I understand if they want to wait on a reveal until Ep9, but give us a few nice teases in this. Even when Luke was telling Rey about how Snoke got to Ben in the flashback scenes, why not dive into a few sentences on who he is there? Missed opportunities I just kept finding throughout the movie. The Yoda scene especially.

Smaller things that irritated me, you make Poe look like an idiot for an awesome attempt at mutiny, just cause the Admiral couldn't properly communicate to you her actual plan? Would've rather him, Finn and Rose actually pulled off the deactivation of the tracker and Finn fought Phasma maybe to deactivate it. Leia and Poe meanwhile evacuate to whatever planet they went to. I cannot spell it, sorry. The Vulptex (Crystal Foxes) did nothing cool like other indigenous SW creatures. Was hoping for more there, but again that is something I would've let slide. Also, where was an epic lightsaber duel? I loved Rey and and Kylo fighting the Praetorian Guards, but I wanted to see an epic one with Luke and Kylo or even Kylo and Rey. Come on! I still would've let this one slide.

I agree with many others I did not like that Admiral Holdo got the kamikaze light speed scene, should've went to Ackbar damnit! Very little character development with anyone really, those subplots with Finn and Rose were just a waste of time I felt like, way way to long. Took time away from Luke/Kylo/Rey story arc. Rose I also felt like just deviated away from the story progression they had with Rey and Finn from EP7.

WTF was with Leia floating like some space witch? No explanation.. I can let it slide cause it was sort of cool. I look at it as she had unused reserved force ability to save herself. A big "oh **** button.

Also, How are they going to deal with Leia's story now that Carrie Fisher (RIP) has past? The one character I thought would get killed off didn't. (I thought it would've been cool if Snoke or even Kylo had kidnapped her leaving Luke and Rey to rescue her in Ep9.)

Reys parents.. If it is true what Kylo said about Rey's parents and they leave it at that for ep9, then that is just completely lame. wtf is her last name?! give us that even. If so what is the point of saving that until Ep8 then? Lamest cliffhanger ever. Could've told us that in the last one.

Luke's ending was also very disappointing. Especially if he doesn't return as a Force Ghost in Ep9 (If he does I am guessing its small little scenes) The Force Projection and the Force Connect was really cool, but right when we get him actually back you just kill him off after 10-15 mins? I also wanted a real epic lightsaber battle between him and Kylo. No real training for Rey? Especially after what Yoda told him? No Anakin Force Ghost? He also didn't even really stop Kylo like he told Leia he would. He just made a temporary fix to let his sister get away, accepted he failed Ben, and then vanished into the sun? Come on..

As you can tell, I just am not happy. That's just the stuff I can name off the top of my head for now. All the hype for this disappointment. I wanted to like it, but just didn't.

I highly doubt they can make all this resolve in episode 9. Sorry if you enjoyed it and I am bringing you down. I seriously am a huge Star Wars fan, I've seen it twice now and little has changed, in fact I've found only more little flaws in the dialogue.… Expand

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austinobanditoDec 16, 2017

The only true reference to Star Wars is found in the title. Simply put, this movie is pure garbage, disguised under the popular moniker. This film clearly wanted to separate its story from its predecessor (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), andThe only true reference to Star Wars is found in the title. Simply put, this movie is pure garbage, disguised under the popular moniker. This film clearly wanted to separate its story from its predecessor (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), and in doing so eliminated what made Star Wars great in the first place; good vs. evil. The plot twisted through a number of storylines that varied in tone from one another, all the while refusing to give any screen weight to a defined villain. You could argue the mysterious Snoke is the main antagonist, but he remains too mysterious. There is no explanation of who he is and his demise is about as predictable as they come. And who is the real hero of the story? Your guess will be as good as mine. There is no defined hero, unless you consider the lazy storyline of Luke Skywalker to be the main draw. But the protagonists from the previous film, Rey, Finn, and Poe are all separated through most of the story, and their individual journeys couldn’t be more different or tonally busting from on another. Intermixed you will find miscellaneous characters who are given more weight than necessary, including Vice Admiral Holdo (Laura Dern), General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson), & DJ (Benicio Del Toro). All three of these characters could have easily been scrapped from the story and the audience would have been none the wiser. And sadly, if you came to see a wll crafted film, you’ll be tacking on another disappointment. Disney handed the reigns to director Rian Johnson, who is clearly caught up in his own story and personal nostalgic feel, rather than even trying to understand how to direct a film of this caliber. A Star Wars film is ripe for technical achievments, and this movie is void of most of it. And don’t even get me started on the “lightsaber battles.” The only sound decision Rian Johnson makes this entire film involves a green puppet. At least Johnson won’t be around for the next installment and we can only hope it’s anything but this mess.… Expand

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Drakion23Dec 16, 2017

Everything in this movie drew back The return of the Jedi the Beginning star wars.

I didnt get see them my mother was working but. I got see the first star wars was hooked. this bring back old memories from luke Skywalker past I missed aEverything in this movie drew back The return of the Jedi the Beginning star wars.

I didnt get see them my mother was working but.

I got see the first star wars was hooked.

this bring back old memories from luke Skywalker past

I missed a lot movies but I saw last years movie

Wow I sad and happy some characters but last I like Klyo Ren he reminded Darth Vader so much

I never knew he was the son him

wow Im glad they pull through Some movies were ok Im guess dinsey didnt want mess up good movie im gald they talk it out

the new actors are really good

Mark has taught them a lot about acting thank Mark Hamiil

You saved the force awaken last jedi I knew you would

I was so sad you end the character I was tearing up almost but im ok you did you job thank for the memories

Ray Garner you biggest fan

I give movie goes through Klyo ren past Fighting Rey last years movie but Luke Trains Rey makes sure she become the next Jedi of light fight Dark Side Sith.

Thank you not making her the next Dark Side Sith I had feeling she wouldn't

It wouldnt make sense to make a dark side Character

Klyo Ren Yes he fits that role perfectly.

He was so awesome doing the final battle with luke Skywalker

This was the perfect early present my mom paid for it Im greatful for it.

She knows what her son likes to watch.

thank you mom I enjoy want to own the dvd when comes out.

Made me play Knights of the Old Repbulic one two I wish blizzard entertainment help remake that game xbox one and all the systems they wouldnt mess it up

I trust them with diablo games yes they got old they still made awesome no matter what blizzard never fail yes bore you death awesome making so big.

Remember you fans make the movie and games.

Think about it talk to devlopers if you want good game or movies reviews does make it awesome.

remember bad rating does effect the movie Seeing the faults help others make better game or movie Later everyone let the force be with you!… Expand

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darthtoddDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give this is a 5.5/10. I really loved some moments in this....and equally despised some others. I agree with a lot of what Kenny said above. Some really beautiful moments that overall were ruined by a hugely contrived plot.

What I enjoyed
1) I enjoyed the interaction between the characters. Luke, Kylo, Rey, Leia, even Snoke were all great in this.
2) The fight between Rey, Kylo and the guards was great.
3) Luke's force projection for his end fight was fantastic. I always felt that this was how strong force users would fight, not with a lightsaber (i.e. Yoda in the prequels). Well done.
4) Great visuals overall. Crait was beautiful.
5) I liked how Luke harped on how the Jedi order was flawed. It gave voice to my distaste of the Jedi as they were portrayed in the prequels. Again, Luke is fantastic in this.
6) It at least didn't feel to me like this was a rehash of any other Star Wars movie. Rian did move the series in directions I didn't expect.

What I did not enjoy
1) Poe/General Hux opening exchange was really corny to me and set a tone right off the bat where I felt uneasy with what was to come. Domhnall Gleeson is flat out miscast for this part IMO. He's a great actor in other movies but in this series is whiny and not intimidating at all as I would think a leader of the first order should be.
2) Supergirl Leia. For her to survive the explosion, then decompression, then come flying back to the ship like she's from Krypton just felt so un-Star Wars to me. Thought I was watching a Marvel movie at that moment.
3) Bombers that require a person to manually release the bombs...really? This isn't WWII. Also, could they have been any slower?
4) The use or non-use of shields, cloaking. Some ships had shields (resistance), others didn't (dreadnaught), some ships were cloaked....their use just seemed to be there to support the contrived plot.
5) The long chase between the first order and resistance....hugely contrived in my opinion. Kenny explained this well above...non use of tie fighters to attack, why didn't some of the FO destroyers jump ahead to cut off the resistance, etc etc etc. Just dumb. And then the resistance need to send someone to find a slicer, board the Super star destroyer, slice into....just dumb. All of this was lazy writing with huge holes.
6) Canto Bight was unnecessary. Although I didn't mind the design etc, it did not add much to the story. See point above.
7) So Luke dies because....he's worn out? Lame, I immediately thought of Padme dying from a broken heart. Felt really contrived to me.
8) The destruction of the FO fleet by the resistance carrier going to lightspeed spits in the face of every other star wars battle ever. Why didn't they use similar tactics to destroy the death stars, etc. And why didn't she do this earlier? Or use the medical frigate first to do this before it runs out of fuel. Dumb
9) Rose. Although I liked her at times, her exposition at other times (being the moral compass that she was) felt really hamfisted and preachy at times.

Did anyone else think Yoda looked odd? I enjoyed his part in the movie but to me, his cgi seemed off.

Overall, I'm just kind of disappointed. There were glimpses of a truly special all time great movie in here.....but some of the lazy writing for particular plot points really ruined it for me. Perhaps I'm too picky, I don't know.

Just my 2 cents.… Expand

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Samvise83Dec 16, 2017

Terribile movie, insignificant characters, incoherent with the saga and with itself. Cheap solution, uselessly politically correct. It is an insult to Star wars and to the fans.

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Mr_ConnecticutDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, it's still better than any film in the prequel trilogy, but not by much and that isn't exactly high praise. The humour is too much, too often and too forced. It just isn't fitting in a Star wars film. The plot is shallow and leaves you wondering what was the point in all of those hints in The Force awakens, were they just leading us down the garden path to cash in on that sweet sweet nostalgia? Classic characters are killed off seemingly for no reason and new characters are killed off leaving you thinking, what was the point in episode 7? Kylo Ren flip-flops more than a fish out of water, making him possibly the least likeable character since Hayden Christensen played Anakin. The final result is a film that spends 60% of it's time on a side quest that would have been totally avoided if the rebellion leader had just said 'here's the plan' and another 30% on pretty poor character development. Leaving the fans with about 10% of the film which is actually worth watching. The reality is that if this is a sign of what's to come for Star Wars then the franchise is in serious trouble. Thanks Disney /s.… Expand

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TrenosDec 16, 2017

This movie isn't perfect but i still love it so much. Mark Hamill is so amazing in this movie i LOVE him. And Poe Dameron is now one of my favourite Star Wars characters.

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WilkDec 16, 2017

Rian Johnson, Kathleen Kennedy and Disney have dropped the ball... no missed the ball that JJ Abrams had lofted to them to easily hit a grand slam. Worst SW movie ever and yes worse than prequels. I expect Rian is done at Disney and KennedyRian Johnson, Kathleen Kennedy and Disney have dropped the ball... no missed the ball that JJ Abrams had lofted to them to easily hit a grand slam. Worst SW movie ever and yes worse than prequels. I expect Rian is done at Disney and Kennedy should be looked at for allowing this to be made. I feel bad for Mark who waited over 30 years just to see his character in Luke Skywalker destroyed. Hamill even said to Johnson after he read the script that he fundamentally disagreed with everything he wrote! Ummmmmmm red flag anyone!… Expand

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IvanKonManDec 16, 2017

What a mass. Characters are bland, the story is dumb and predictable, pacing is all over the place. Humor is out of place at some times. Many characters are wasted, literally and figuratively.

At the end you just sitting there, and thinking:What a mass. Characters are bland, the story is dumb and predictable, pacing is all over the place. Humor is out of place at some times. Many characters are wasted, literally and figuratively.

At the end you just sitting there, and thinking: "What was even the point of that movie?"… Expand

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twall3Dec 16, 2017

With all the hate-reviews, I began to wonder if it was actually going to be bad, inspite of the 50+ professional critics that loved it. Before I went, I contacted 3 avid Star Wars fans who had seen it, and they LOVED it. So I had hope.With all the hate-reviews, I began to wonder if it was actually going to be bad, inspite of the 50+ professional critics that loved it. Before I went, I contacted 3 avid Star Wars fans who had seen it, and they LOVED it. So I had hope. Overall, it was quite enjoyable and a solid addition to the Star Wars saga. Sure there were things that weren't perfect, but it's just a movie - one to enjoy. Unfortunately, for me, the middle of the movie was ruined by the guy next to me who was eating popcorn out of a crackly bag and I was pulled out of the movie for a while. Will have to see it again. I recall not really liking the Force Awakens with the first viewing, but saw it 2 more times in the theater and each time liked it better. I expect that may happen with this one as well.… Expand

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FrybritDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, outside of several of the main characters dying for really no other reason than to be removed from the plot, nothing really happens. Also Carrie Fisher is superman for some reason.… Expand

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MovieKnightDec 15, 2017

A terrible film hiding behind the Star Wars franchise. A messy, bloated slow moving plot, useless scenes that serve no purpose, out of place humor that is slapstick at time, throw away characters and not a single payoff moment. A completeA terrible film hiding behind the Star Wars franchise. A messy, bloated slow moving plot, useless scenes that serve no purpose, out of place humor that is slapstick at time, throw away characters and not a single payoff moment. A complete waste that took me from excitement to couldn't care less about Episode IX. Good luck fixing up this mess, Disney.… Expand

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nivekwriter1Dec 16, 2017

I'm keeping it spoiler-free so you're safe with this review.

WOW... The Last Jedi was quite an experience. The first 1.5 hours is great with moments of brilliance, but that last hour... I honestly thought the movie was almost over, but itI'm keeping it spoiler-free so you're safe with this review.

WOW... The Last Jedi was quite an experience. The first 1.5 hours is great with moments of brilliance, but that last hour... I honestly thought the movie was almost over, but it just got started. This is one of the most unpredictable recent movies I've seen, please don't get the plot spoiled for you. I've no idea how the sequel will be and that's a very rare thing in a movie franchise. For anyone who thought The Force Awakens was too similar to A New Hope and who thought this would be similar to The Empire Strikes Back rest assured, it is not. It's almost 100% original ideas and that's so ballsy. Not every single thing worked perfectly, but I have so much respect that they went into this route. Not everyone will like all the ideas and I can understand if you don't enjoy parts of the movie because of this, but I still can't believe they actually went there. The acting is unbelievable. Hamill is amazing, but Adam Driver is the true star of he movie: seriously Oscar worthy. I actually got emotional twice during the movie near the end and I didn't see it coming, it just hit me. I want to see it again right now. For the last 20 minutes I kept wishing that it wouldn't end and if a 150 minute-long movie makes you think that you know it's a good one. Personally I enjoyed The Force Awakens, but this movie blows The Force Awakens out of the water and then some. Empire will (probably) always remain my favorite Star Wars movie, but this is top 3 Star Wars material. Even though Empire is my favorite I dare to say that the last hour of The Last Jedi is the best hour ever in a Star Wars movie. I have to let it sink in for a while, but if you're doubting if you should see it, go immediately! I think the first 1.5 hours of the movie is an 8/10 & the last hour a 10/10. So you'd say that a 9/10 would be reasonable, but I'm giving it a 10/10. That last hour was just so good that it elevates the entire movie and shows you that you need the slower first part to prepare you for what's coming. I think that the first part of the movie will be even better on a rewatch. P.S.: this movie has received quite a bit of hate the last days. I read the negative reviews and I don't agree with them at all. Yes, this is a very different Star Wars movie and not what you expected when you went into the theaters, but that doesn't make it bad, especially not when all the new things are handled so perfectly. Quite the opposite, it makes it the most refreshing Star Wars movie since Empire.… Expand

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