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OwnedYetiDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many unresolved plotlines from the previous movies and has very out of place humor. As a movie by itself, it may not be too bad, and has several good scenes, but as a part of the Star Wars saga, very much a disappointment.… Expand

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cptcatDec 16, 2017

Someone else wrote it better than I ever could...so I will quote that. "This is the only Star Wars movie that left me leaving the theater emotionless, unattached to the characters and without the need to see "what happens next".

I amSomeone else wrote it better than I ever could...so I will quote that. "This is the only Star Wars movie that left me leaving the theater emotionless, unattached to the characters and without the need to see "what happens next".

I am normally an easy to please movie goer, so the fact that I felt like that leaving this one really speaks volumes.… Expand

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ArcanousDec 16, 2017

Thoroughly disappointing movie. Characters felt flat, plot was flawed and boring, the pacing couldn't be worse... The secondary arc, or side quest, is completely pointless, not adding anything to the end of the film and being a completeThoroughly disappointing movie. Characters felt flat, plot was flawed and boring, the pacing couldn't be worse... The secondary arc, or side quest, is completely pointless, not adding anything to the end of the film and being a complete failure. A lot of bad humour, cheesy and cringeworthy dialogue, lots of weird alien animals getting in the way of the scenes... it reminded me of Attack of the Clones, but with a worse plot. Oh and don't get me started with Snoke... what a waste of a character, what a waste of a villain. As generic and boring as they get. Overall, I'm putting this at the bottom of the star wars films ranking. Can't understand how did it got so many good reviews from critics...… Expand

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mmmwhateverDec 16, 2017

Despite the visual effects and amazing soundtrack, the film lacks personality and comes across as a cash grab with plenty of fan service. The plot is thin and the sense of humor is just... bad. Disney's attempt to please everyone is the mainDespite the visual effects and amazing soundtrack, the film lacks personality and comes across as a cash grab with plenty of fan service. The plot is thin and the sense of humor is just... bad. Disney's attempt to please everyone is the main responsible for making Episode VIII so generic.… Expand

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javisanGDec 16, 2017

This movie brought with it a lot of hype and questions that the force awakens didn´t answer. They didn´t respond to our demands. Cinematographically speaking it was good and it was a good story but the focus too much on innecesary things andThis movie brought with it a lot of hype and questions that the force awakens didn´t answer. They didn´t respond to our demands. Cinematographically speaking it was good and it was a good story but the focus too much on innecesary things and humor that was good but from my point of view they had put most of the film around it. The act of luke was the mostremarkable thing of the film, but at the end because his attitude in the beginning doesn´t match with the luke we used to know. To conclude i think it was a good story but not well made.… Expand

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alissa914Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A subplot that served no purpose since it was all unraveled and just let them to saying, "oh they're trying to escape to that small planet over there which we should've seen coming by looking out these large windows..." Some bad humor, these pog things that are apparently supposed to be cute but don't actually do anything.

They even try to rehash the "Traitor" line from Force Awakens but it was just bad. The fight scenes were badly filmed....

The only real redeeming qualities of this film involved Rey and Ben.... Adam Driver and Daisy were excellent but the direction was just so bad and it didn't help that many times there was just humor which wasn't funny and was rather pointless (like much of it in the casino). As someone put it to me... it felt more like a Disney film than a Star Wars film and is a HUGE stepback from Force Awakens and definitely Rogue One which was the pinnacle of the Disney Star Wars universe so far. Force Awakens had some odd moments too (like the aliens chasing them on the transport vessel when they captured the Falcon... but that was better directed.

I can see that I should've come here instead of Rotten Tomatoes for a review but even there now, the users are rating this at around 56%. Still, I used my Movie Pass and paid nothing to see it and I'm still feeling ripped off. :)… Expand

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ARBonaventuraDec 15, 2017

This is, without a doubt, the worst movie in the Star Wars series (and one of the worst movies I have seen in a while, period). So how much did Disney pay these critics for these rankings? The writing was absolutely atrocious. It reminded meThis is, without a doubt, the worst movie in the Star Wars series (and one of the worst movies I have seen in a while, period). So how much did Disney pay these critics for these rankings? The writing was absolutely atrocious. It reminded me more of a mix of Star Trek and Hunger Games, more than Star Wars. I am now so happy to hear JJ Abrams will be returning for the last movie, but appalled that Rian Johnson is getting his own trilogy. Wait for this move to come out on Netflix. Even then, I wouldn't ever recommend it if it wasn't a Star Wars movie and necessary to watch to understand what happens in the final movie (which hopefully, but i've lost nearly all hope, redeems this trilogy).… Expand

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PlinkettDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst pos I have seen in a while:
Nauseating amounts of man-hating feminist and current year propaganda™. Complete and utter destruction of the Luke Skywalker character, all male character stupid and useless,story/plot a complete mess, light saber duels very very bad......

Save your money and see something else don't help the disney monopoly.… Expand

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dhruv_daveDec 16, 2017

Completely underwhelemed by this. This only goes on to prove how critics are disconnected with the actual audience, just as in case of DC where most people love the movies and critics pen it as worst movies possible. People really should stopCompletely underwhelemed by this. This only goes on to prove how critics are disconnected with the actual audience, just as in case of DC where most people love the movies and critics pen it as worst movies possible. People really should stop even referring to critics. I personally only trust audience score. I should have waited reading audience reviews before wasting my time and money on this one.… Expand

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temptershellDec 16, 2017

A huge disappointment caused by the idiotic development of the story. Very provisional treatment of many important characters and secrets and the worst finale of all parts. Great marketing but the very poor effect of the work of such aA huge disappointment caused by the idiotic development of the story. Very provisional treatment of many important characters and secrets and the worst finale of all parts. Great marketing but the very poor effect of the work of such a remarkable cast.… Expand

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Catcher2001Dec 16, 2017

Alright, It is definitely a flawed film. It's not perfect and you might not like it. I won't spoil anything, but some parts seem like filler, the porgs obviously serve no story purpose and the pacing and some choices seem a bit odd at times.Alright, It is definitely a flawed film. It's not perfect and you might not like it. I won't spoil anything, but some parts seem like filler, the porgs obviously serve no story purpose and the pacing and some choices seem a bit odd at times. I enjoyed watching Star Wars Episode 8 though, I will see it again without a doubt, and I look forward to episode 9. The film is fun, some jokes don't land but oh well; there was moments when I was genuinely shocked, sometimes the shocks are cheap and have no actual meaning but I still had my mouth open at more than one point; and finally there is some genuinely good themes and scenes in the film, some themes are shoehorned, but others were relevant and you can hate me but I think a lot of the big choices and twists were good ones and I enjoyed watching them unfold. Go check out the film- but don't think it's gonna answer the universe's questions or anything. (also I forgot to mention but the film is gorgeous)… Expand

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Aidan1993Dec 16, 2017

A great addition to the Star Wars saga apart from the Finn and Rose subplot the movie was great from start to finish. The however the forced humour was way over the top.

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CartoonJessieDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie delivers one of the biggest "wtf"-moments you'll see in your life in theaters, and has delightful performances by Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and so many more of the cast.
Some characters die before you really get to know them, which feels a bit like a shame but which is what the extended universe is for I guess. Finn's entire storyline does feel exactly the same as it was in TFA, which is a shame and the worst bit of the movie for me. They could have been more original in that regard.
Johnson made some decisions I wouldn't have made in writing and shooting the movie, but all in all it is a great movie, with its heart in the right place, and which might leave people a bit depressed at the end of it.

The lesson of this movie is failure, but I look forward to how much higher these characters will be able to soar in the last chapter of this trilogy.

The creature designs were amazing and used at the appropriate times to bring some lightheartedness into an otherwise very dark movie.… Expand

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ActualyCriticalDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half is a cheap copy of ESB, almost copying some aspects of it line-for-line. It begins with an evacuation. Rey, a young person from a remote desert planet, is about to learn from the last existing Jedi Master who's in exile on a hidden, watery, misty planet with rough terrain, and every second of this makes you hope that some aspect of it will be fresh. Meanwhile, Finn and his not-a-princess girlfriend goes and meets a swindler/gambler type person who sets him up with an imperial ambush while Leia is being frozen. The silver-armored bounty hunter gets the credit and reward for the imperial setup. The subordinate lord (Kylo Ren) of a dark lord (Snoke) sets a trap for the protagonist (Rey) and she goes to him and falls right into it. Sound familiar? It's exactly what happens in ESB.

The second half is a cheap copy of ROTJ, almost copying some aspects of it line-for-line. Rey hands herself in and is taken to a throne room in binders with Emperor Sid-I mean Snoke and Lord V-I mean Kylo Ren. She witnesses the near-final destruction of the Reb-I mean Resistance through a patterned window. She sees the conflict within Kylo Ren and turns him onto her side and he defeats Snoke during a period of overconfidence. Meanwhile, Poe thinks that Finn will have that tracking device down, he just needs to give him more time. The millenium falcon comes down to the planet the rebels escaped to and drives ties through a trench area that just happens to look dark-reddish and mechanical and the thinking is the narrow route might destroy them. Sound famiiar? It's exactly what happens in ROTJ.

What little remains of the film is unique. Luke dies due to an aneurism from using the force so much that he effectively had transformed into a force ghost and left his current existance, resulting in his vessel's aneurism and death. When he realised this he completed the transition into a force ghost. His death felt bizzare, pointless and unexplained, frankly, since nobody even killed him.

There is no proper lightsaber battle in this film. Finn fights with a vibroblade. Rey fights Luke with a stick, a bit. Kylo and Rey sort of clash their lightsabers a tiny bit, but not properly. Kylo and Rey team up to defeat the Royal Guards and their vibroblades in a lengthy fight. Luke's force duplicate clashes his ghostly lightsaber with Kylo Ren, a bit, sort of. There's no proper lightsaber battle at all, yet the untraditional fighting scenes, mostly involving vibroblades, oddly leave you more satisfied than the films which had full blown lightsaber battles. How this is I do not know.

The ending leaves the story in the same place it is at the start of EP4, with a strong (albeit less strong) empire and a weak rebellion. Since it's hard to follow what happens in these new films, the Republic had their home planet and government destroyed in EP7 paving the way for the First Order to win over star systems and once again become the dominant government of the galaxy with the good guys being rebels again.

Perplexingly, although Leia appeared to die, she managed to survive because of her force power. It appeared to be an excellent way to kill her off given her real life death, but instead she appears to survive in the film and continues to be the overarching general of the Resistance (or Rebellion again now, I guess). And Disney have vowed not to reuse recent footage or use CGI. How they will explain that away in a way that isn't lame, without any footage of her, is as perplexing to me as it is to you, given how her son Kylo will want to interact with her. Had her actor lived though, I would not have a problem with the way in which she survived, unlike many other reviewers.

To be fair, there is original stuff weaved into everything that's been redone and I'm sure there is a long list of personal achievements for the cast and crew in this film, but as a viewer watching the final product you just cannot ignore how it did a cheap copy of not one, but two previous films to the point the lines were almost identical or deliberately cringey.

To be fair to Rian Johnson, he almost had no choice but to rehash EP5 and EP6 after JJ Abrams' previous film rehashed EP4. Furthermore, there is little you can do other than to repeatedly train up a new apprentice every 3 episodes and build them up the same way Luke was, while there is only one other Jedi left. In order to create original storylines, they need to re-establish the Jedi Order and the Sith Empire so there is the same capacity for originality that KOTOR and SWTOR have had.

In spite of this negative review, the film was better than The Force Awakens because of the originality that was weaved in, the feeling of it being longer and the fact it didn't feel like we were rushing through it so much. Unfortunately, it was still worse than the original 6 due to the sheer fact that it is a rehash of them.… Expand

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bastianprikopDec 16, 2017

Not a review, but honest opinion: This movie is overall really, really disappointing.
+1 for the visual effects and +1 for good character acting. That`s it basically. Everything else more or less stupid and disappainting.

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davidpswanDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes I'm a Star Wars nerd and I was so disappointed in The Last Jedi that I had to share my Rotten Tomatoes review...which I've never written before:

SPOILER ALERT:

A VERY DISAPPOINTED DIEHARD FAN. I haven’t been able to get rid of this knot in my stomach of disappointment and feeling upset since watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I don’t blame Disney because they got it right with The Force Awakens and Rogue One, but I do most certainly blame Rian Johnson. He has single handedly ruined, if nothing else, the story of Luke Skywalker. Remember, the very last time that we saw Luke was as a wise, strong, teachable, and good natured young man that had just faced his Father and the Emperor. He had very humbly burned the suit of Darth Vader after having a heart wrenching first and last conversation with his real Father.

Jump to now, The Last Jedi, we meet a resentful, selfish, and angry Luke who is only worried about himself as he says “I came here to die”. And why? Because Kylo Ren turned on you to the darkside? So that’s how this once wise, strong, teachable, and good natured Luke deals with challenges, to isolate and think only of his failure? Not to mention the fact that he has ‘lost his faith’ in the Jedi and his once perfect understanding and humble use of the force? Just because it would appear Mark Hamill is a little resentful and overly sarcastic at times doesn’t mean that’s who we knew Luke Skywalker to be. How can anyone really watch the original trilogy now with the same feelings towards Luke knowing what a loser he ends up becoming? Why care about Luke at all anymore? He doesn’t even care for Yoda it would appear. How contrasting was that compared to the last time we saw them together?

The movie felt like constant projection of Rian Johnson, projecting his own person opinions and resentments and humor (that he personally finds funny) in nearly every single scene. There were times I felt like I was watching The Hunger Games and no longer Star Wars. Purple hair, come on. Why do we have to modernize, and in turn ruin the greatest movie series ever made? The planet of gamblers and casinos also felt like Hunger Games and the police looked like they belonged on The Incredibles. My son adores Star Wars at age 6. But he won’t be able to watch this film for years to come with all the overly intense and dark nature with Snoke, far too much compared to what we’re used to which is saying something. And when did Star Wars decide to swear constantly? Talk about trying to ‘get with the times’ in a world where swearing isn’t nearly as offensive or uncommon as it now is.

I could go on and on about flying Princess Leia’s and how pathetic those AT-AT’s now look compared to those pointless other machines next to them that are far larger and apparently supposed to be cooler. I want Episode 8 back with a clean slate and pray that someday, someone will remake it and retain the sanctity of what it once was. But how? Mark Hamill will be gone soon and we’ll be left with the memory of how we once viewed him in his role of Luke Skywalker before Rian Johnson destroyed it all with his own projection and agenda.

Any movie can entertain you, but Star Wars has always been about more than that.… Expand

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kermitincarnateDec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is a healthy response to the major criticisms that The Force Awakens received. The Force Awakens was called unoriginal and uninspired in its strive to rouse a sense of nostalgia within people. Well, The Last Jedi makes itThe Last Jedi is a healthy response to the major criticisms that The Force Awakens received. The Force Awakens was called unoriginal and uninspired in its strive to rouse a sense of nostalgia within people. Well, The Last Jedi makes it abundantly clear throughout the movie that it is not afraid to skew from the paths of traditional storytelling and make the experience a highly more high-risks endeavor. These twists and unorthodox directions the movie takes, however effective in weaving a different and innovative storyline, are a huge risk that ultimately made the movie as polarizing as it was. For fans who are not afraid to stray away slightly from the strict format of other star wars movies, this movie will be all fun and emotion that keeps you interested because it never goes the way you think it's going to. For fans who don't like the transitional role of the sequel trilogy (ushering in a new generation of galactic heroes while saying a respectful goodbye to the classics), this movie will be incredibly frustrating. This star wars movie is a lot more fantastical than the rest, making very different decisions in terms of storytelling (this is the first star wars movie, I believe, where we get a real flashback) and in cinematography. The movie is very divorced from the rest of the franchise artistically, it has no remorse in taking much more flamboyant strides with its cinematography that makes it very unique visually. However, where this movie excels in, is the development of Rey, Luke, and Kylo Ren's characters as they are easily the three protagonists. It takes turns with characters that we weren't expecting in ways that will leave you reeling at how badass some scenes were... but also empty at the lack of resolve it provides. It answers a lot of questions, but not in a manner that is satisfactory or proportional to the two-year wait that it took to get them, and because of them, you leave the theatre feeling... unimpressed-- as if the answers were thrown into the script only after the bulk of it was written just to please the fans. However, one question goes starkly unanswered, and it doesn't feel natural, it feels like the moviemakers just genuinely couldn't think of a good answer so they didn't even bother. But maybe that mystery was intentional... who knows.

Unlike some reviews say, this is not the best star wars movie since Empire Strikes Back, but it is better than The Force Awakens, especially for fans with more of an open mind towards the franchise.

Going into this movie expecting a strict, algorithmic movie, like The Force Awakens, would be a mistake, and why many fans left the movie emotionless, for they were expecting a classic star wars tale, rather than (if I dare say it) a revolutionary method of star wars storytelling.

As for story points and some of the subplots, The Last Jedi leaves a lot to be desired. Some stories are unnecessarily convoluted, while others have noticeable plot holes that you really only realize once you finish the movie. The major ones of these, really, leave you unconvinced that the enemy is really worth the fear or that they hold any real threat.

All in all, this movie is a healthy and much-needed break from the classic star wars method of storytelling, while still keeping true (usually) to the classic Lucas quote: "It's like poetry. It rhymes." It answers questions in ways no star wars fan was expecting and takes the story to unconventional places (whether that is a positive or a negative is up to the audience solely). However, ultimately, this movie suffers from the change in director. The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi are radically different in most respects and it feels like Rian Johnson didn't agree with, or care to continue, some of the plot threads JJ Abrams had left, so he cut them short and focused on his own story.

Finally, this movie feels more like an end to the story than a middle, as if the new movies should not be a trilogy, but instead just two movies.

This movie will excite you throughout, if you don't think too deeply about the stories, but does not do its job at leaving questions or plots unattended to in order to excite you for the next one. It really feels like this movie was tailored to be a finale, even though it is confirmed to not be.… Expand

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Beowulf4862Dec 16, 2017

Pretty good entry in the Star Wars universe. Nice to see other minds, writers, and directors playing with George Lucas' toys. Some great moments, some dumb moments: yeah, a Star Wars movie!

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gtompkins48Dec 16, 2017

Amazing movie, though I understand why some hardcore fans are upset. The direction they took with Luke will be controversial but I personally liked it. Best performance was from Adam Driver. Also a beautiful final performance from CarrieAmazing movie, though I understand why some hardcore fans are upset. The direction they took with Luke will be controversial but I personally liked it. Best performance was from Adam Driver. Also a beautiful final performance from Carrie Fisher. This felt like the end of the trilogy, despite being the second movie. I am curious as to what they will do for IX.… Expand

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nicolasm96Dec 16, 2017

I enjoyed every part of the movie. Is has some little flaws but i think this is the best film of the saga. Great twists, amazing scenes and very good actors performance

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skyloreDec 16, 2017

I'm an old fashioned Star Wars first trilogy fan. The only one that should have been existed. This is not a 10 because the movie worth a 10. A user score of 5 is unfair. The movie is great but it does not have the Star Wars feeling anymore.I'm an old fashioned Star Wars first trilogy fan. The only one that should have been existed. This is not a 10 because the movie worth a 10. A user score of 5 is unfair. The movie is great but it does not have the Star Wars feeling anymore. It's been done for a wide range of people and little new fans. Times are different from 40 years ago. We should open our point of view before judging this movie. I've found some scenes frustrating - i.e. Leia in space...wtf? - the Casino part is horrible. Luke's struggle within it's lacking of passages, too Obi Wan style. Even if since the very beginning he was a kind of pessimist - i.e. Yoda's training on Dagobah. I felt the force only in few passages. It's not what I wanted to see. But objectively Ryan Johnson made a great work.… Expand

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NotarztDec 16, 2017

TL:DR Should you go out and watch it? Yes! Is it the masterpiece I hoped it would be? No, sadly it is not.

First of all: I won't spoil anything in this review! Now for the Movie, I came into this with massive, probably to massive,TL:DR Should you go out and watch it? Yes! Is it the masterpiece I hoped it would be? No, sadly it is not.

First of all: I won't spoil anything in this review! Now for the Movie, I came into this with massive, probably to massive, expectations. The Force Awakens (TFA) was alright - a good introduction into a new era of Star Wars but also borrowed to many plot devices from A New Hope. So, for me, in order to fall in love with this new trilogy, The Last Jedi (TLJ) had to really become a new Empire, a Movie that embraces all that's great about Star Wars and expands on it while also surprising the audience with new and unexpected twists and turns. And while the movie succeeds at the latter tasks, by really delivering some memorable and unexpected scenes, TLJ managed to really mess up the "Star Wars" part of the movie. It just feels like a fan film at times. A really good one, that comes close to Star Wars but never actually manages to create the same atmosphere and tension. This is mostly due to some questionable story decisions (that straight up make no sense at times), too many characters (its hard to get involved with a "core team" like back in the original trilogy with Han, Leia and Luke. TLJ has a tone of characters but that means each them only gets limited screen time) and the Movies tendencies to make scenes unnecessarily funny. You will know exactly what I mean after you've seen the first 10 minutes. Many scenes are just dark, serious and in their essence really good - until the awkward joke moment. I don't want to spoil, so let me give you an unrelated example: Imagine you watch the Vader scene in Empire, and just after the " I am your father" line Luke would respond with a little wink and a "Oh really?". A little tiny moment, that would change the whole movie. TLJ is full of these little moments, that are forcefully funny and sadly just don't work for me. They destroy otherwise really amazing moments for no apparent reason. And then there are some moments of magic and a long and really unnecessary "safe the animals" subplot adding salt to open wounds. But enough complaining, there is also a lot to like about TLJ . Its really well made. The visuals are stunning, the creatures are great, the Worlds amazing and the space battles intense and beautiful. The Soundtrack is on the expected level, meaning really, really amazing and just everything about the production is almost flawless. Also certain characters are really well developed, Kylo and Ray have some great moments and some of the stuff I don't want to spoil is just really amazing. Overall this is not a bad movie, nor ist an unenjoyable one. But I wanted to leave the cinema with a big smile on my face - and I didn't. As a movie this is a solid, enjoyable 7 out 10 - a really good movie, but not a masterwork. If this wasn't a Star Wars movie, I would be happy with it. But as a Star Wars movie, it did sadly disappoint me overall.… Expand

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KunfuxuDec 16, 2017

The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story want to please you. They want to hit familiar beats and remind you why you love Star Wars. They are so much fun. But The Last Jedi doesn’t want to remind you of anything. It doesn’t careThe Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story want to please you. They want to hit familiar beats and remind you why you love Star Wars. They are so much fun. But The Last Jedi doesn’t want to remind you of anything. It doesn’t care about your relationship with Star Wars. The only relationship that matters here is Rian Johnson’s relationship with Star Wars, and for the first time in a long time, here is a Star Wars movie with a proper point of view, one delivered by a storyteller who is unafraid to shatter a universe he loves, to break down the heroes that mean so much to him. A wise and noble Luke is easy. A Luke with regrets? That’s hard. That’s tough to swallow. That’s what elevates The Last Jedi beyond a simple retread – it asks you to take these characters seriously in a way that other Star Wars films have not, to acknowledge them as something beyond a vessel for escapism. Star Wars can only matter in the long run if it’s given the room to grow. And right now, it feels like the sky is the limit. Right now, Star Wars feels…unsafe. And that's great.… Expand

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yarnspinnerDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When searching for a descriptor for this film, pedestrian comes to mind. If you are looking for a patchwork quilt of nostalgia that blatantly grabs entire scenes from Episodes 4, 5, and 6, this is the movie for you. It seems like its creators were not interested in doing anything other than tugging at the strings of nostalgia with the hopes of selling tickets to the masses. For a long awaited movie like TFA, it worked, for TLJ, it becomes cumbersome and tiring. Every scene, and I mean EVERY scene and narrative element is taken directly from its predecessors. Master Jedi training scene with reluctant Jedi Master (ESB) it's in there; throne room confrontation with a powerful leader who pushes for the "dark side" (ROTJ), it's in there too; cheesy bar scene, got it; Journeying to the other side in the form of the cave of reflection while being trained(ESB), got that too. And the list goes on. When the movie attempts to be original, it only provides non-sequitur moments and characters that only confound the narrative and confuse the viewer. The movie is like a bad cover band who hopes to get you dancing by playing the tunes from your youth, but winds up failing miserably because they are horribly out of sync and out of tune. It becomes ever clear that this movie will be a jumping off point for SEVERAL franchise knock offs looking to do nothing but take our time and money with the hopes of capturing nostalgia and providing unnecessary back stories that only further confuse the audience. Like Luke and his gratuitous milking of the beast on Jedi Island, and choking it down in one gluttonous gulp, Disney will continue to force the magic of that "green milk" Galaxy of nostalgia down the throats of fans who are asking, no begging, for something of substance on which they can chew.… Expand

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vonkomarDec 16, 2017

Sadly, a big disappointment, even the prequels were better than this.
Now i know why Mark Hamill said to Rian Johnson: "I fundamentally disagree with virtually everything you've decided about my character" and he wishes that George Lucas HadSadly, a big disappointment, even the prequels were better than this.
Now i know why Mark Hamill said to Rian Johnson: "I fundamentally disagree with virtually everything you've decided about my character" and he wishes that George Lucas Had Been Part of the New 'Star Wars' I think the critics got paid by Disney.
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BazzatronDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have absolutely no idea how this film is getting bad ratings.

Well actually, that's not true. I do know. Fanboys.

I'm not sure what direction some of you wanted this movie to take, but as a lifelong fan of the series, old enough to see the original when it and I were still young I was delighted when Rey's turned out to NOT be the offspring of anyone prominent or shocking.

I also felt that the handling of the Rey and Kylo's struggles with the force was spot-on, as was the explanation and exploration of Luke's failure. The way each of these characters expressed subtle emotions and soul-searching in these scenes was night and day from Anakin Skywalker's "turning" in the prequels. In fact, while I've never been as down on those movies as some, seeing similar scenarios and processes handled well, makes me feel worse for what those movies could have been.

Could we have learned more about Snoke? Sure.

Did some of the last-ditch "saves" feel a bit stretched? Indeed - but that's true of not just every Star Wars movie, but just about any film of this nature ever made.

For the most part though, this movie was incredible. It avoided being predictable, while being careful not to go with the polar opposite of the expected outcome often enough that it became crass.

I'm not sure how you can watch this and say that the characters don't undergo development. I mean, the way detractors are talking, you'd think the original trilogy fully explored Han Solo's history, background and motivation. Do we even know how he became best friends with a Wookie? Nope. We didn't need to. Tying up loose ends was my biggest issue with the prequels. Boba Fett was cool because he had a menacing demeanor, a cool look and he was mysterious. Knowing his backstory, literally removed one of his defining characteristics.

Personally, I think TLJ stands with Empire as one of the greatest films in the series.

Oh, and an enormous THANK YOU for returning Yoda to his wise but wryly mischievous self. After the stilted, pompous, joyless, one-dimesional know-it-all that episodes I-III presented us with, it was literally a joy to see the restoration of my favorite character.… Expand

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killerquagmireDec 16, 2017

For the first time in my life, I've left a Star Wars movie disappointed. Yes, I even found some enjoyment in episode 1, 2 & 3 (nobody can deny the action scenes were epic!), but The Last Jedi was a complete disappointment from top to bottom.For the first time in my life, I've left a Star Wars movie disappointed. Yes, I even found some enjoyment in episode 1, 2 & 3 (nobody can deny the action scenes were epic!), but The Last Jedi was a complete disappointment from top to bottom. The action was lame, the story was lame, the jokes were lame, the pacing was off, and of course the acting was atrocious. I believe the only reason the critics and some audience members are giving this a glowing review is primarily due to Carrie Fisher's passing. The film virtually has no redeeming qualities. Thankfully, this is a one and done effort from this director. Hopefully, Star Wars can get back on track with the next episode.… Expand

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RoosterKingDec 16, 2017

This is one of the worst Star wars ever, makes me almost miss the prequels, goddamn you Rian, you ruined star wars more than Lucas could do with Jar Jar Binks

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AstralifyDec 16, 2017

Whatever this over-the-top, cringe-filled parody is, it ain't Star Wars. I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's even worse than TFA. What a terrible year for Star Wars fans...

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uahDec 16, 2017

What I expected: Star Wars

What I saw: SJW material with lots of CGI and interracial relations. Nothing that happened on VII matters now and this is just a reset to the upcoming episode IX

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wespearsnewsomeDec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is one of my favorite Star Wars films. I really appreciated the way the film grapples with themes of disappointment and failure. It would have been really easy to make a Star Wars movie that pandered to exactly what fans andThe Last Jedi is one of my favorite Star Wars films. I really appreciated the way the film grapples with themes of disappointment and failure. It would have been really easy to make a Star Wars movie that pandered to exactly what fans and mainstream audiences wanted to see (arguably, The Force Awakens does that a bit too much), but I don't think that would have made for a compelling narrative. Sure, there are flaws with the plot of The Last Jedi, but none are so overwhelming that they overshadow the central point of the movie: we must learn from our failures as much as our successes, our weaknesses as much as our strengths. I thought Rian Johnson communicated an emotionally and philosophically complex story that really delivered. If you've grappled with grief and disillusionment in a serious way, this may be your favorite Star Wars film. I know it's one of mine. Thank you, Rian Johnson, for making a Star Wars film that was so different from and better than my expectations. I look forward to your future Star Wars films!… Expand

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ReeboDec 16, 2017

It's difficult to know where to start.

Much of the movie can be traced to nearly identical scenes from prior movies. The Emperor's throne room scene, the Hoth battle, the flying over the deathstar while turrets shoot at them, etc. It allIt's difficult to know where to start.

Much of the movie can be traced to nearly identical scenes from prior movies. The Emperor's throne room scene, the Hoth battle, the flying over the deathstar while turrets shoot at them, etc. It all feels like a huge effort to play it safe and work from a pallet of known Star Wars scenes and moments. Think of it as Lego Star Wars. Plug and play the same known shapes together in a different order.

The humor, seemingly forcibly injected into the movie would be more at home with Starlord's crew. It didn't sit well in the Star Wars universe.

So much seems pointless. There's a side adventure that they engage in that serves no point. If they had never gone, nothing in the movie would change. You could easily edit out 30 minutes of footage and the movie still reaches the same conclusion. Which gets us to the gratuitous, bogged down middle section, with the part where Obi Wan rides a lizard through the streets and over some cliffs, I nearly fell asleep. Seriously, I was shaking my head trying to stay awake. The other side plot could have and would have been resolved by the General simply taking 10 seconds and explaining to the officers what the plan is. I'm no fan of complicating storylines through the assumption that people are too stupid to talk to each other.

There's a lot of talk in some circles about shocking moments that left them stunned. I didn't see any. Of all of the characters, where's the character growth? Ask yourself if Rey is any different at the end than when we found her? Is Kylo really different?? Poe showed a smidge of advancement at the end. Ultimately Finn is the only character going through a transformation in these movies. He has a solid arc and progression as a character. But ask yourself... if they edited out Finn and everything he did in this movie, would it change anything? At all?… Expand

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ChrisM227Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was not a Star Wars film. It is a Lord of the Rings style science fiction film set in a parallel Star Wars universe. A lot was "thrown out the window" with the direction the film took, including just about everything that makes a Star Wars film feel like Star Wars. Further more, it is bewidering how Disney managed to release Rogue One a year ago which absolutely nailed the Star Wars "feel" to the film, yet manages to release this a year later, which is completely tone deaf to the setting of the franchise.

It makes no sense to defend the film's new direction when it doesn't remotely fit in the Star Wars universe, and to simply dismiss/label everything preceding this film as just the nostalgic views of a bunch of old nerdy people is not only insulting to those who support the franchise but completely insensitive to the decades of lore and millions of hours of work put into building the universe. It is evident from reading such reviews that facts and setting no longer matter when expanding upon an established setting, and that change for the sake of change is seemingly self-justified for the purpose of spitting in the face of those who have done nothing more than simply support the Star Wars universe.… Expand

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HoppinDec 16, 2017

Great visuals and score mixed with questionable edgelord humor, terrible writing, character assassination, and much more. This writer/director, in his obsession to subvert fans' expectations, has delivered the worst Star Wars film of allGreat visuals and score mixed with questionable edgelord humor, terrible writing, character assassination, and much more. This writer/director, in his obsession to subvert fans' expectations, has delivered the worst Star Wars film of all time. The movie has a distinct lack of Star Wars feel in its editing; lots of jump cuts favored over elegant wipes, not to mention the cluttered, disjointed pacing. I could go on and on but I won't.… Expand

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nigerianman28Dec 16, 2017

Weak structure really makes this film fall apart. At 152 minutes, the film could have packed an immense story, but decided to cram three different plots with no connection to the other. The flow ended up feeling like flying through anWeak structure really makes this film fall apart. At 152 minutes, the film could have packed an immense story, but decided to cram three different plots with no connection to the other. The flow ended up feeling like flying through an asteroid belt. A diversion onto Kanto Brine and meeting Benicio del Toro served no purpose than to introduce new commercial toys. It functioned no purpose on the plot, and worst of all, all new characters did nothing. In all, this film lacked any theme. It had an inconsistent tone, inserting jokes in the most serious intended scenes. Did Marvel writers stumble on the wrong project?

This film felt like an insult to anyone who enjoyed Star Wars. It destroys purpose of the Jedi; the purpose of training; any sense of consistency; and worst of all, any purpose of a story in a franchise. The film literally tells the audience dressing in masks and costumes is stupid, not to look up to heroes, there is no bad or good, and most stinging of all, there is no need for reading texts or back stories. Burn all copies of this movie and refer anyone asking for Episode VII or VII to play Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy.… Expand

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fnv27383Dec 16, 2017

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mets1jDec 16, 2017

Dear George Lucas I am so so Sorry for what the Exec’s at Disney, Lucasfilm, J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson have done with your beloved Star Wars Universe. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now the worst production in the Star Wars Universe. Yes itDear George Lucas I am so so Sorry for what the Exec’s at Disney, Lucasfilm, J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson have done with your beloved Star Wars Universe. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now the worst production in the Star Wars Universe. Yes it is even Worse than the Star Wars Holiday Special. I am shocked how quickly J.J. Abrams has been able to ruin both the Star Trek Universe and now the Star Wars Universe. How are these movie studios still hiring him? With all the Star Wars Material, Books, Fan Made ideas out there I have no idea how they came up with this horrendous story line. I know the Force cannot die, but the Star Wars Universe just did…..… Expand

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yodatouDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went into this movie with so much excitement. Came out so disappointed. Never had a Star Wars movie that you walked out of and everyone you talk to was like "Im not sure what to think" The more you thought the worse it seemed. Though a fast paced movie with many good parts, nothing seemed to come together. Then, everything is rushed together at the end to wrap up bad writing. The Main Plot is 2 capital ships chasing each other in and out of hyperspace.....thats it! Couldn't come up with something better? Totally destroyed Luke's character. Wasted Chewbacca and just a glimpse of R2. Leia was Superman? really? It was the swinging on the vines in Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. Luke milking a boob creature? I really wanted this to be good and kept waiting on the edge of my seat, but it never came. Then finally Luke walks out to face the resistance and I thought here we go, they could do something awesome here and make this a great movie with one final scene, but nope. He isn't really there and dies from the effort of not really being there. What? The most famous Jedi in the Galaxy and he dies of exhaustion? Really only had 2 scenes that I was a fan of: Yoda and the throne room scene. Glad Abrams is back for episode 9 but not sure what he can do with this. Maybe Luke didn't die and can re-materialize not in ghost form. Maybe he just phased somewhere else. Really I wouldn't have liked it but would have been a better movie if Luke turned bad. Hope they recall their decision to give this director a trilogy.… Expand

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JavierRVDec 16, 2017

I don't understand the reason of why they're so much negative reviews about the movie. I suppose that much people didn't like maybe another side of view about Luke's attitude, but, in my opinion, it's important with the idea of renew of theI don't understand the reason of why they're so much negative reviews about the movie. I suppose that much people didn't like maybe another side of view about Luke's attitude, but, in my opinion, it's important with the idea of renew of the saga.

On the other side, I have to say that I've loved the film when I saw it at the cinema and has accomplished all my expectatives, but, obviously, it's not as good as episodes IV and V. The only think I'd like to maintain about the saga is the essence of the first films.… Expand

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TheRyanFlahertyDec 16, 2017

While The Force Awakens may have been derivative and had it's flaws, it was an enjoyable movie that established new characters who were fun and easy to root for. After a plodding 2 and a half hour run-time, The Last Jedi leaves thoseWhile The Force Awakens may have been derivative and had it's flaws, it was an enjoyable movie that established new characters who were fun and easy to root for. After a plodding 2 and a half hour run-time, The Last Jedi leaves those characters at nearly an identical spot to which they started, only now with a sense of apathy from the audience.

This is not a good movie. This will be kept spoiler free, which will keep things shorter, as there is no need to get into specifics (which could be literally every scene), but this movie suffers from awful writing and structure. Few scenes are established, most characters/actions don't matter, and throughout the entire film for nearly every Rebel action you could ask, "Why are they doing this again? What's the point", and each time The First Order is on the screen you could ask, "Why don't they just...?". It's a shame because there are some worthwhile scenes in the films final act, but by that point all the flaws have added up to a point where it's tough to care about anything or anyone on the screen.

It really feels like the Rey/Kylo/Luke story was the only idea for the movie and every other scene was pieced together around it, each created by a different person, the day before production began.

The Last Jedi is not a good movie. It's frustrating to think that anyone that watches it from a critical standpoint could possibly argue otherwise. It fails as a captivating and coherent story on the most basic of levels (Writing 101 level stuff). It's not simply a story decision, or one issue people are nitpicking, there are over a dozen major plot/structure/tone issues, etc and if you want to delve further into those I would suggest reading the more lengthy spoiler reviews. Full Disclosure - I was planning on rating the movie a 4, but for some reason 4 = Yellow. I think this movie deserves a negative review, so i bumped it down to 3 to adhere to metacritic's rankings system.… Expand

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Vlo3yDec 16, 2017

I don't know which fact is more disgusting ♥ that the movie was made by some superior marketing research AI, ♥ the bribed critics giving a piece of s**** movie like this outstanding marks, ♥ people who are consuming and forming opinions aboutI don't know which fact is more disgusting ♥ that the movie was made by some superior marketing research AI, ♥ the bribed critics giving a piece of s**** movie like this outstanding marks, ♥ people who are consuming and forming opinions about movies like they were products and not art, feel like buying a car? go watch the last jedi.
♥ Star Wars being filled up to its throat by popular topics, insultingly primitive level of humor, and propaganda.
♥ Star Wars being reduced to a cog in the insatiable machine churning away for monetary hegemony.
♥ watching Adam Driver and Mark Hamill in that pile of garbage.
♥ if you tried to point out to any single flaw of the actual movie you would be insane because they managed to fill it with infinite amount of bad content and decisions. Thank you humanity for destroying another great beacon of good spirit and inspiration, make that power and don't forget your children will get to continue your s****head legacy in the great world of tomorrow.… Expand

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SirwootalotDec 16, 2017

This movie kicked ass, and I have to wonder if all of the haters have simply never watched good films outside of the Star Wars saga. What people keep complaining as "wasted opportunity" or "not getting it" is actually a brilliant, totalThis movie kicked ass, and I have to wonder if all of the haters have simply never watched good films outside of the Star Wars saga. What people keep complaining as "wasted opportunity" or "not getting it" is actually a brilliant, total re-examination of the stale formula that has gripped the entire series thus far. I don't want spoilers in this review, but the film has a VERY cohesive core point/message that every single negative reviewer here seems to have somehow completely missed out on (both contextually and in general).… Expand

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illegalmindDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A sequel to the 2 hour-long teaser TFA, TLJ was an outcome of the producers who only have cliche smashing in their mind. A lot of plot progressions and subplots were just there for the sake of advancing the plot. Many characters and scenes were wasted to advance this plot. Yet the plot somewhat ends up being hypocritical and not creative, rather than being entertaining. On one side, we have characters who are portrayed as bumbling, war-crazed idiots. On the other side, there are characters who oppose the 'traditional resistance movement' because it perpetuate hate, etc. Yet these same characters perform hyperspace kamikaze on the enemies, perpetuating hate. What is the message? First Order's atrocities were well-portrayed on the first movie and there was a reason, albeit being stale and unoriginal, for resistance. Now, there is some random side-character who preaches this 'both sides are dumb puppets to the weapons industry, get out of war,' 80's hippie philosophy. Yet at the end, our characters again promises to fight for tomorrow to undo the First Order. Again, what is the message? A lot of twists and cliche breaking were done for the sake of just having such. If the producers wanted to create something new and revolutionary, that is not a Star Wars, they should have done so by not abusing the franchise name and nostalgia value of the IP. When you were raking gold with this IP and promptly attempt to create this edgy, 'modern' twists on the IP through a lot of plot-holes and conflicting messages, don't expect the audience to take it so kindly. At the end of the movie, when almost all the old casts are wiped away, we have these bland characters with near to none character development over two new movies. We have a main antagonist who is still this man-child who has anger-management issue and teenage emo angst. I am not sure what should I be expecting for the last movie. What is the message and what am I supposed to expect out of all this?… Expand

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RazvDec 16, 2017

Everyone knows Star Wars has its fair share of haters, and the spike in scores of zero underlines that perfectly. The movies is not zero to anyone that actually reviews it, the movies is a zero only to people that want to purposely drag theEveryone knows Star Wars has its fair share of haters, and the spike in scores of zero underlines that perfectly. The movies is not zero to anyone that actually reviews it, the movies is a zero only to people that want to purposely drag the score down. This movie is at least a 7, even to people that aren't very fond of the universe. The effects, the acting, the dialogue, all done very well, so even if you disagree with the way it was written, you should still appreciate the good things.… Expand

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qmanchooDec 16, 2017

Logical plot fallacies always have an 'opposite side of the coin' and you can typically accept some form of explanation. However, I get 'mentally taken out' of a movie when there are too many unnecessary 'jokes' and 'slapstick moments' withinLogical plot fallacies always have an 'opposite side of the coin' and you can typically accept some form of explanation. However, I get 'mentally taken out' of a movie when there are too many unnecessary 'jokes' and 'slapstick moments' within a story that is largely designed to be taken more seriously than not (OT had slapstick moments, but mostly with the characters meant for these moments and they were carefully placed). This is especially true for scenes that are supposed to highlight the lore that makes SW so great. It's fine to have comedy, but if scenes clearly designed for gravitas and emotion get their bubble popped by unnecessary, and in many cases strangely placed, comedy you start to lose your emotional investment in both film and characters. Disney and Rian take this to new heights here and it's just not for me unfortunately. This movie is for kids and teens not a 35 year old fan of the OT. I'm afraid Disney SW movies wont be the revival I'd hoped and I'll just have to re-watch the originals from time to time (although Rogue One was pretty darn good).… Expand

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hcookieDec 16, 2017

This movie is just a series of business decisions. Disney has been facing a problem, how do bring the franchise to a new generation. The best selling items are still the main trilogy, go ask how many kids want a Jar Jar Binks toy. The bestThis movie is just a series of business decisions. Disney has been facing a problem, how do bring the franchise to a new generation. The best selling items are still the main trilogy, go ask how many kids want a Jar Jar Binks toy. The best scene in Rogue One was the Vader Hallway battle. Vader, Luke, Han, Leia, R2D2, Lando...these characters haunt the hallways of Disney.

The only way forward is to literally cut away the umbilical cord of the original trilogy and forge ahead with something new, while balancing what made this franchise so precious to so many.

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The Movie's entire third act is about running out of Gas....and that one scene where Luke is drinking green milk. I don't know if Rian Johnson was trying to making an in-joke. If he was, he should have left it to more talented directors like Taika Waititi.… Expand

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pineapplethiefDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Subtly bad on many levels, The Last Jedi attempts to reuse many ideas from prequels and original trilogy, but fails a most of the time. Most of the humor is not funny, terrible with timing and just distracting. The movie in general try to go in all different directions at the same time, all the time, and of course fails. It's just a lack of focus. Acting is mostly bad, writing is bad to ok, lots of inconsistencies and plot holes (like why general Lora Dern won't hyperjump into First Order capital ship as soon as she realize that rebels plan is **** up? She just watch her comrades die, "hang there, buddies!". Makes no sense.
Luke. Ok, it's so much a real-life, old bored man, mid-life crysis, I won't use Force again thing. I don't think writers realize how much anti-star wars this kind of stuff is, but think about it - you don't watch star wars to be fed this **** you already have this **** in real life! This supposed to be flashy fights, jedi knights vs sith warriors, epic space battles, edgy adventure kind of thing.

Princess Leia space swimming: makes literally no sense. Looks weird in a bad way. Quite ****-up.

**** SPACE BOMBERS?!?!! **** YOU DISNEY THAT IS ****. "Hey, we'll very slowly float above you in **** SPACE to **** DROP BOMBS on you! IT IS SPACE, THERE IS NO GRAVITY HERE, THEY WON'T FALL.
There is reason we lived for 6 episodes without space bombers - cause it's retarded and won't work, got it? Just fly some Y-wings over, fire cool fast torpedoes into critical structural points of big enemy ship, finish 'em with big lances or whatever.
This movie is too long, this movie falls apart, most of the characters are not interesting. Boba's Fett awkward death in the Return of the Jedi is nothing compared to how Snoke is tossed into the window, or Finn's ex. commander, or about dozen of other characters whom I can't really remember - not only their names, but also their looks.
It's star wars soup opera, not star wars movie.
Not enough action to be episode 5, not enough redemption to be episode 6, but enough Jar-Jar to be episode 1. or 2.… Expand

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TomSoapEdyBaconDec 16, 2017

Pros: Continuation of the Star Wars universe. The music, the opening crawl, great action, great acting, beautiful cinematography. I will remember this film watching experience for the rest of my life.

Cons: Complete lack of logic from thePros: Continuation of the Star Wars universe. The music, the opening crawl, great action, great acting, beautiful cinematography. I will remember this film watching experience for the rest of my life.

Cons: Complete lack of logic from the character choices to the physics in the universe, terrible character arcs, it undoes 99% of the setup of The Force Awakens and does not setup any future films, poor plot premises, disrespectful to the original trilogy characters, unnecessary long film with unnecessary scenes included.… Expand

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PottsyDec 16, 2017

Disappointing.
A real lack of satisfaction with character development, especially the villains other than Kylo Ren.
No need for 45 minutes, mainly the casino part. A number of forced jokes and the abundance was absurd. Some of the dialogueDisappointing.
A real lack of satisfaction with character development, especially the villains other than Kylo Ren.

No need for 45 minutes, mainly the casino part.

A number of forced jokes and the abundance was absurd. Some of the dialogue was atrocious.

So many plot holes. Not the movie fans wanted,… Expand

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IDreamcasterIDec 16, 2017

The worst Star Wars movie by far, and this is coming from someone who hated The Phantom Menace. There are no redeeming qualities in this movie. A complete waste of potential.

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Parag0NDec 16, 2017

Sucked this movie did...lost their damn minds the critics have...ruined Star Wars Rion Johnson has...Ive never left a theatre more pissed off and disappointed in my life. This felt like being diddled by your favorite uncle for three hoursSucked this movie did...lost their damn minds the critics have...ruined Star Wars Rion Johnson has...Ive never left a theatre more pissed off and disappointed in my life. This felt like being diddled by your favorite uncle for three hours then offered ice cream afterward. Every single major plot point and mystery from Awakens is wasted in the worst of ways. Star Wars has always bordered on hokey and corny but it had just the right tone to keep it dramatic and serious. Rion Johnson didn’t understand that and went full on Lucas (ep I-III) with the tone. I was waiting for a laugh track to kick in during the very first scene it was so bad. F this movie and Rion Johnson! Do not support this trash. A waste of some of the best characters of all time...the people raving about how great this pile was would probably be just as entertained watching dogs hump for three hours...… Expand

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BACK3000Dec 16, 2017

Cambia la narrativa en Star Wars sin dejar de ser el mismo de siempre. Es un paso evolutivo en la saga absolutamente necesario. Si el epVII se criticó por no innovar este se critica por ser demasiado innovador. Magnifica la evolución de KyloCambia la narrativa en Star Wars sin dejar de ser el mismo de siempre. Es un paso evolutivo en la saga absolutamente necesario. Si el epVII se criticó por no innovar este se critica por ser demasiado innovador. Magnifica la evolución de Kylo Ren que se erige como verdadero protagonista de la trilogía y como malo con carácter y carisma. Un personaje más complejo que el propio Vader. Maravilloso.… Expand

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gbradipoDec 16, 2017

What a **** **** an ugly film with narrative holes, useless charachters and bad cgi. This is not Star Wars, this is like a Marvel **** or some american comedy, and I **** HATE american comedy!

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williamkungDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. D-I-S-G-R-A-C-E. Shame on you, Disney. I seriously do not understand how the vast majority of professional critics are giving his movie such high marks. Especially when the general audience are so mixed. Disney, how much did you have to pay your PR machine to make this happen? You now have two Star Wars duds on your hands over the 2017 Christmas season. EA's Battlefront II and now this.… Expand

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Jess_HillDec 16, 2017

A masterclass in glorious visual effects, stunning cinematography, and exquisite tension, this is an absolute must see at the cinema. With a storyline that is utterly captivating, and some powerful performances, this is a satisfying film forA masterclass in glorious visual effects, stunning cinematography, and exquisite tension, this is an absolute must see at the cinema. With a storyline that is utterly captivating, and some powerful performances, this is a satisfying film for fans that delivers on its promises with ingenuity, providing some of the most awe inspiring cinema moments in recent memory that are sure to be revered in years to come. Whilst some dialogue is occasionally overly simplistic, the script is generally a delight that further endears us to characters we are now intimately familiar with, An experience that will stay with you well after you leave the theatre, I will certainly be seeing this again on the big screen. May the Force be with you. 9.46/10… Expand

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purutaruDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Wasted Opportunity! - New pointless characters that add little to the story. - Finn and Poe doing so little in this movie. - Luke and Leia exiting the trilogy with a whimper. - Snork dead without any character development. - Phasma just being a 2 dimensional character aka punching bag again. - Lousy directing, with scenes shifting back and forth constantly between the various characters. Also ripped off so many scenes from Return of the Jedi and Empire Strikes Back.
- Ridiculous plot holes so large that you can drive a Star Destroyer through. Disney has truly ruined Star Wars.… Expand

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AlexMorteyzDec 16, 2017

Not counting special effects, the film is very bad, like part 7. The full cast (except for Benicio Del Toro) is terrible.Disney made of star wars very boring. It is necessary to finish this.

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Fake_geologistDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe I'm just being a fanboy but I walked away from this movie devastated. A terrible send off to Luke, tarnishing the legacy of what was accomplishes in the OT.… Expand

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omerla23Dec 16, 2017

It's clear that the vision for the new trilogy includes discarding and complete disregard for previous star wars lore while adopting cheap tropes instead of an actual profound, interesting or the at the very least sensible plot.
all that isIt's clear that the vision for the new trilogy includes discarding and complete disregard for previous star wars lore while adopting cheap tropes instead of an actual profound, interesting or the at the very least sensible plot.
all that is left of star wars is an empty shell.
To paraphrase general hux:
"star wars is dead, long live star wars".… Expand

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jb35lenDec 16, 2017

I couldn't ignore the giant holes in the plot and worldbuilding. Most of the performances felt like the characters were just going through the motions. The juvenile and inappropriately timed attempts at humor broke my immersion from theI couldn't ignore the giant holes in the plot and worldbuilding. Most of the performances felt like the characters were just going through the motions. The juvenile and inappropriately timed attempts at humor broke my immersion from the start, and continued to throughout. The whole enterprise was a complete slog for me to sit through. By the time the movie got to what should have been some cool scenes, I was so checked out that I didn't care or feel anything.… Expand

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JayCriticDec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is by far the best of the Star Wars Movies to come out in the last 30 years. The cast is amazing, the set pieces and visual effects are breathtaking. Mark Hamill's portrayal of Luke was spot on, and his story arc helped give theThe Last Jedi is by far the best of the Star Wars Movies to come out in the last 30 years. The cast is amazing, the set pieces and visual effects are breathtaking. Mark Hamill's portrayal of Luke was spot on, and his story arc helped give the movie life. The emotional plot was perfect, and the many twists were created unexpected suspense. Best Star Wars movie ever made!!!!… Expand

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KeirnothDec 16, 2017

There's a lot of subplots going on in this movie that don't go anywhere. Lots of "Deus Ex Machina" moments. The only two characters that were likeable at all was Rose Tico and Poe Dameron. There was a LOT of emphasis on Poe in this movieThere's a lot of subplots going on in this movie that don't go anywhere. Lots of "Deus Ex Machina" moments. The only two characters that were likeable at all was Rose Tico and Poe Dameron. There was a LOT of emphasis on Poe in this movie and they fleshed out his character - young, brash, always trying to be the hero and sometimes getting it but sometimes not. You get to see him in a *lot* of starfighting which makes for great action sequences.

Rose's character felt way more down to earth than Rey. Plucky engineer turned heroine.

Feels like this movie should've been about 30-45 minutes longer - the subplots really did not feel that well meshed together at all.… Expand

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CguteliuDec 16, 2017

This disappoints on many levels. As a movie in general, it is slow and just too long. I didn't care about any characters. As a Star Wars movie it lacks the fun and adventure I enjoy.
The oddest thing were the attempts at comic relief.This disappoints on many levels. As a movie in general, it is slow and just too long. I didn't care about any characters. As a Star Wars movie it lacks the fun and adventure I enjoy.
The oddest thing were the attempts at comic relief. They were all so poorly timed and not funny that they really detracted from any drama that may have built up. It reminded me of when Leslie Nielsen would come into the cockpit when the plane was crashing in Airplane but that was funny and appropriate. Don't worry about spoilers because NOTHING interesting happens.… Expand

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RedmayneDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just terribly disappointed. I feel like the creators really didn't have a good grasp on the characters. They took one of the most iconic characters and turned him into a coward that would kill someone in their sleep instead of confronting them in open battle. They kept luke in hiding instead of again confronting the first sith/evil that arose after he beat the emperor. I feel alot of outlets are just carrying the water for this movie. Superman Leia? Really? Come on guys. I think many actually didnt like it but arw afraid to say it. Our hero characters of theart 40 years were just openly trashed and replaced with Mary she's. Even directly spoke to us and said let the past die. The new characters aren't deep enough and since no one created any backstory for most of the characters they can't be. Snoke could have been the most notorious villian in SW history yet, he was killed without even dipping toe into it. Even if a new franchise is created to explain it, the damage was done to this story. Basically this is a movie where everything that was created before it is discarded and made mute and pointless. So many wasted opportunities and mistreated characters. Thanks again hollywood.… Expand

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winchester5101Dec 16, 2017

Rian Johnson should never be allowed near another Star Wars movie again! I really dislike the way he handled Luke. In one movie he took everything we have come to know about a character and erased it. If you take a step back and just thinkRian Johnson should never be allowed near another Star Wars movie again! I really dislike the way he handled Luke. In one movie he took everything we have come to know about a character and erased it. If you take a step back and just think of all the plot holes in this movie it’s ridiculous.… Expand

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GameAnalyzerDec 16, 2017

The latest edition of Star Wars faces an issue in establishing a definite tone. That's why movies like Rogue One or The Force Awakens works consistently well with the mainstream and fans equally. The characters do shine to an extent alongsideThe latest edition of Star Wars faces an issue in establishing a definite tone. That's why movies like Rogue One or The Force Awakens works consistently well with the mainstream and fans equally. The characters do shine to an extent alongside copious amount of twists and moments, but leaves room for demanding more on some of them (Finn and Poe) as seemingly wasted potentials. A precedent for fan hatred and it is explanatory. The pacing had its issues during the first act and felt dragging towards the last act which did take me out of the movie, warranting a shorter feature without skipping the pivotal and titular segments in it.… Expand

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nits95Dec 15, 2017

Just another soulless formulaic nostalgia cash grab sequel.

Disney figured out a formula that worked with MCU and applied it to recent SW movies to give general audience an illusion of good movies.

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DICKtator1401Dec 16, 2017

It's not avengers, disney. I am so dissapointed after watching. This film has some good moments, but VERY BAD humor and some people making me to give this film only "1"

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Dont4get2wipe77Dec 16, 2017

OK before I start, I have been a Star Wars fan since 1994 when I first watched it as a 6 year old child, with my father in Buenos Aires (Spanish dub) and then in English when I moved to the UK a few years later. It has always been a part ofOK before I start, I have been a Star Wars fan since 1994 when I first watched it as a 6 year old child, with my father in Buenos Aires (Spanish dub) and then in English when I moved to the UK a few years later. It has always been a part of my life, through sickness, health, sunshine and rain. I was diagnosed when I was young with a serious personality disorder. I saw councilor after councilor and eventually nothing helped except sitting down and watching my favorite movies (and RPG games but that's not why I'm here). I loved the Force Awakens and Rogue One, I even didn't mind the prequel trilogy, OK granted I and II weren't that good but I enjoyed Return of the Sith and I at least wanted to know what happened next in I and II. My point being there hasn't been a single Star Wars film that I have truly disliked, if anything I may well owe to it my life. No exaggeration.

With this in mind I do not want to speak negatively of a franchise that means so much to me BUT: (and this is a big but, and I cannot lie) The Last Jedi is, IN MY OPINION, a bad film. Hell it may even be a bad film objectively. I'll start with the pacing issues; this is how the last Jedi plays out, "hey you like the first scene from a New Hope when the star destroyer's chasing the Tantive IV? Yes? Of course you do its a great scene! How would you like that scene to run for THE ENTIRE MOVIE? Not so much? Oh, tough your getting it anyway and we'll throw in random bits of Empire as well but we'll still say it breaks new boundaries. Also while this, seemingly decade-long, Space chase is going on we'll cram in the rest of the movie." It was a mess and no amount of space combat, breathtaking as it was, was going to distract me from it. I mentioned the "bits of Empire" there were many moments when I found comparisons. I don't, initially, have a problem with similarities, I loved TFA, but when every reviewer is saying its innovative and fresh I feel ripped off. Not so much by Disney on this aspect but by the journalists that misled me. Thank God for user scores. One more thing about the truly awful, giant chase scene; its a small thing but there's a moment when one of the nameless Imperial generals says "they are lighter and faster than us" um... they are in Space, weight's not an issue.

It wasn't all bad of course. There were elements that were great, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley were fantastic and actually gave me a sense of national pride (I'm British). Kelly Marie Tran and Benicio DelToro were very good too. A breath of fresh air. It looked great, the fight scenes were ace and what it got right, it nailed. It's a shame to see Rian Johnson fail as I really enjoy his previous work (Looper was so good). "So, nameless, gender-less internet user of unknown sexual identity, it doesn't sound all that bad why such a low score?" I hear you ask, well if your still with me I'll explain in the next paragraph.

The worst and frankly most unforgivable thing about the last Jedi, for me, was the handling of the late, great Carrie Fisher. As a life-long advocate of mental health awareness she was an inspiration to me for more reasons than just being Leia. I don't care who's "creative decision" it was to essentially ignore the fact that an international icon has passed away, the fact is it genuinely upset me. I tried to watch it for the second time yesterday and walked out as soon as they destroyed the bridge and she floated off with all the dignity of a condom in a river. 15 minutes and I was done. It was a huge kick in the teeth. I could have forgiven the unexplained, survive in spaceness of the initial "death" scene if they'd had the decency and the guts to give her a proper send off later in the film. They had several perfect opportunities, not least of all when the rebel cruiser hyperdrived through the other imperial ship. That was potentially the big redeemer. It was a great scene. Instead of using that other general (who was so forgettable I can't remember her name) why on Earth (or Alderaan) didn't they let the aging Princess make one final, valiant sacrifice to save what she loves? I would have cried like a baby right there in the cinema for all the right reasons instead of quietly crying to myself after being let down so hard. This would of also made that forgettable rebel general lady much more of an interesting character going forward. Speaking of going forward, as Disney have stated (loudly) there will be no CGI Leia, the only alternative is to just write her out like she's nothing. NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

So there it is, this is my first review anywhere so I'm sorry if it was long but I had to get this out of my head. To summarize; Star Wars the Last Jedi had infinite potential after TFA but it was very much let down by terrible pacing and incredibly insensitive handling of a subject that's very important to a lot of people. There were some gaping plot holes on top, meaning I've lost all interest in IX as well. Such a shame.… Expand

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RoyStephen4Dec 16, 2017

This is not Star Wars, take that ridiculous mask off!
TFA took a dump on what was achieved in the OT, but The Last Jedi takes a dump on BOTH the OT AND The Force Awakens. No small feat. Absolute garbage.

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MonitorheadDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *SPOILER ALERT* From a fan who love FA, Empire, ROJ and a bit of Roque One: This movie looks amazing. But........ is overwelming inconsistent, messy and has really badly motivated storylines. Even if they would have skipped the wole codebreaker search it's still a movie that doesn't have a good pace. For me the movie started failing when Leia suddenly resurrected as superman from the dead with her Force. WTF! Also these strange long distance force phone calls between Ray and Kylo where to easy; there is no limitation, tension or magic when this happens. In the old movies, Luke had to be at least near Father to sense him, they could not talk like a phone call, only maybe one word orso. This was more indirect, more limited and therefore with more imagination of us a the viewer. A good movie I think should give the hero a limitation to struggle with. Let them deal with maybe two problems at once. Or when someones solve one problem, a new problem automatically comes forth of that. And show the a little more struggle/effect of a character, with sweat, a small silence, hesitation, an inner battle. Come closer to the eyes like a Spielberg shot. Why not show Luke battling internally with going bad if he is so scared of Ray, why not let Luke heavily attack her in his blindness. This would have got me on my seat immedaitly. Then Rey could be maybe be the one who turns Luke to good again. I also agree with the not so adventurous retro aspect of the movie, I could have accepted that; Force Awakens was also a remash, but i loved it in many more ways compaired to this one.
How is it possible that is from the same guy who made Looper! I don't know if his new trilogy will be ok at all.... Man what a major bummer indeed! And how can JJ fix this stuff? Man!… Expand

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Surf-78Dec 16, 2017

As a lifetime Star Wars Fan, I never felt such depressed after seeing a Star Wars Movie. What has started really promising with TFA has been crushed completely within 152 min. Not just TFA was thrown into the garbage bin, but also the entireAs a lifetime Star Wars Fan, I never felt such depressed after seeing a Star Wars Movie. What has started really promising with TFA has been crushed completely within 152 min. Not just TFA was thrown into the garbage bin, but also the entire Star Wars legacy... What really makes me angry is that despite of the prequels, which weren't surely a highlight, it seems Rian Johnson did this with full intention. When George Lucas did the prequels he didn't knew better, but he tried as best a possible. Sure he failed in the end, but I cannot blame someone that really gave his best. Rian and surely Disney instead pissed on everything that has been created before. Just remember this magic moment at the end of TFA, when Ray meets Luke for the first time. If you have seen TLJ already you know what Mr. Johnson did with this wonderful scene ... Absolutely no respect for the work J.J. did with TFA. Also Rian continues to hype the question about Ray's parents in one scene of TLJ to the max. just to give the most unsatisfying answer later on. I could continue how Rian treated the Character of Luke, but I think it's all been said. For me personally the worst and disrespectful Star Wars ever made and the worst Movie experience so far. A complete letdown ... Please help us Mr. Abrams you are our only hope !!!… Expand

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evsthDec 16, 2017

Abysmal, barely felt like a Star Wars film. So disappointing! Left me not caring what will happen in episode 9 now. Plus the plot holes are unforgivable!

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NostronomorphDec 16, 2017

The best that can be said of Episode VIII, Star Wars The Plot-hole Awakens, is that Red Letter Media will definitely have fodder for another Mr Plinkett review.

This film will have you leaving the cinema saying...huh? ... what?The best that can be said of Episode VIII, Star Wars The Plot-hole Awakens, is that Red Letter Media will definitely have fodder for another Mr Plinkett review.

This film will have you leaving the cinema saying...huh? ... what?

Congratulations Dinsey, you've committed the slowest, longest, most boring chase sequence to film. What an achievement!

There are no satisfying conclusions to anything. Every question you had is swept aside. Who's Snoke? Who cares say Disney. Who are Rey's parents? Who cares What happened to Phasma after giving up the death star codes to Finn, resulting in its destruction? Who cares. How did Kylo escape the death star? Who cares.

The chase sequence is mind-bendingly dim. You're told a bunch of nonsense 'we must do... because..." lines by characters to wedge something totally nonsensical into something representing a plausible situation.

Spoiler of the most major plot hole below

So they're running out of fuel and about to get blatted by Snoke's star destroyer. In order to escape they decide to hack the star destroyer. In order to do this Finn travels to a casino on a distant planet to find a hacker. Wait? Doesn't that mean they have a way of escaping? AAAAAGGGHHH! Why is it all so stupid! Hardly anything makes sense under even the most minimal of scrutiny. Did you think we wouldn't notice the idiocy Disney?

The nail in the coffin for this film was turning our beloved Luke into a doosh. All that magic and hope at the end of ROTJ. Dead.

We keep being told about a story about Luke and the Knights of Ren - A much more interesting story than the one we're watching. How about making that film? At least it might make me believe Luke could become such a spanner. Luke's ending was sad, and not in a good way. It felt pointless. This could have been made a million times better with a few very simple changes.

The more I think about The Plot-hole Awakens, the worse it gets. Oh, and no, it's not funny despite thinking it is.… Expand

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robe1001Dec 16, 2017

No aconsejable ir a ver. No porque cambie la forma habitual de lo que era Star Wars, sino porque es una película sin ritmo, poca profundidad en personajes y momentos bochornosos y ridículos. Típico blockbuster actual, para comer palomitas yNo aconsejable ir a ver. No porque cambie la forma habitual de lo que era Star Wars, sino porque es una película sin ritmo, poca profundidad en personajes y momentos bochornosos y ridículos. Típico blockbuster actual, para comer palomitas y pasar el rato está bien. Si buscas algo más, no vayas... decepción absoluta para los fans de Star Wars. Si se llamará de otra manera sería un 3 o un 4 pero cargarse una saga así es de 0.… Expand

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ArkonsBlakeDec 16, 2017

How to ruin a proper saga with just one movie. I'll try to stay spoiler free but the way they've managed to destroy the Star Wars lore is impressive. Not only legendary characters from the past were treated like garbage, but also the newHow to ruin a proper saga with just one movie. I'll try to stay spoiler free but the way they've managed to destroy the Star Wars lore is impressive. Not only legendary characters from the past were treated like garbage, but also the new ones. Star Wars is dead to me after watching this.… Expand

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TgcDec 16, 2017

Doesn't follow EU canon. I've read almost all Star Wars expanded-universe books, comics, play tons of games. From my perspective this is nothing more than childish Disney fan fic that doesn't fit Star Wars Universe I used to know.

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atomixDJDec 16, 2017

It's so hard to rate a movie a 0 - this is not to dismiss any hard work done by anyone but the director, writers, Disney, and JJ Abrams. But this is a STAR WARS saga film. You have a reputation and history to live up to. You have dedicatedIt's so hard to rate a movie a 0 - this is not to dismiss any hard work done by anyone but the director, writers, Disney, and JJ Abrams. But this is a STAR WARS saga film. You have a reputation and history to live up to. You have dedicated hardcore fans, fans like no other franchise has ever seen. You betrayed us all. It's obvious you care more about copying Guardians of the Galaxy and cloning the Avengers, which are okay things by themselves but do not even come close to the longevity, fanaticism, and dedication that Star Wars has. If you wanted to start a new fanbase that's enamored with cheap comedy, horrible storytelling, and breaking every known boundary of things the bind the films together (the Force, space, light-speed, and the legacy of one main character, to name a few) while stealing story components from previously successful films in the franchise.... congrats. You lost us all. We were the ones that in-between trilogies bought comics, books, action figures, watched animated tv series -- and even sat through 2 1/2 mediocre films before we saw the payoff that Revenge that the Sith gave us. We won't do it this time. Enough is enough. Someday Episode 7-8-9 will be re-written and honor restored to the characters we all love, and new, more-dimensional characters will be written to carry on their legacy. Until then, good luck with Episode IX. I won't be there, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be moving on.… Expand

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alex9456Dec 16, 2017

Gran bel film, non capisco come mai i fan non l'abbiano apprezzato,forse perché è il primo film che osa, che cerca di cambiare qualcosa. Lo ritengo al pari della trilogia originale, complimenti al regista.

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JGUILLERMODec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its like an Ice Cream that felt to the sand , you the have some sweet left but its covered by sand so you throw the whole thing away... the third act tried to save it but as Kylo said to Han , Is too late...… Expand

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Raja_WuDec 16, 2017

The movie suffers for a few weak scenes, but overall it's still a very satysfying and incredible history with great scenes and characters. Just don't trust the **** reviews giving TLJ scores like 1/10 - it's not ideal, but still good as hell.

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lenny68Dec 16, 2017

After the letdown that was The Force Awakens {all style; virtually no substance} I thought the next installment would be safe in Rian Johnson's hands. Sadly, The Last Jedi is no better; perhaps even worse.

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spemoltDec 16, 2017

Genuinely the worst film I've ever seen. Destroys everything about star wars and is filled with plot holes and cringey humour. The people who made this have no idea what they are doing.

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nonameformeDec 15, 2017

Did you play Star War Battlefront 2:EA edition?
If you did, don't go watch the movie, it will be painful.
Every time any main character appear, it will remind you of how much you had been spending on that online casino and regret your life.Did you play Star War Battlefront 2:EA edition?
If you did, don't go watch the movie, it will be painful.

Every time any main character appear, it will remind you of how much you had been spending on that online casino and regret your life. It will also remind you of that game canon which is also consider 'real canon'. Where Luke Skywalker fight bug in cave, to save generic imperial cannon fodder who has Nazi's SS personality.

Joke aside, now let go to the movie.

Movie?..... dammit, I can't remember anything about the movie. All I remember is how everything appear in this movie will be used to lure kid to gambling more and more. The movie seem like product placement at its finest without caring a single thing about Star War and what Star War is. And yeah, the whole plot can be sum into... "go out and buy these toys for your kid". That's how forgetful the movie is.
The other way to summarized the movie plot is... Superficial plot of original trilogy reskin.

This movie give me more horror and fear than SAW in term of how it will turn the next generation of Star War fan into gambling addict.… Expand

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blatantfreedomDec 16, 2017

Feels like a bad fanfiction, and it destroys everything about star wars. Especially Luke. The hero of generations is portrayed like a spineless scum.
Shame on you disney, for me star wars ended after the return of the jedi. I have a 2 yearFeels like a bad fanfiction, and it destroys everything about star wars. Especially Luke. The hero of generations is portrayed like a spineless scum.
Shame on you disney, for me star wars ended after the return of the jedi. I have a 2 year old son, I will only watch with him the original trilogy.… Expand

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ReksoDec 16, 2017

New star wars are so boring and illogical. Since everyone owns Disney, they only filmed for the money money money and for children of course. Seventh episode is an insolently taken plot from the fourth. And the eighth episode is the fusion ofNew star wars are so boring and illogical. Since everyone owns Disney, they only filmed for the money money money and for children of course. Seventh episode is an insolently taken plot from the fourth. And the eighth episode is the fusion of the fifth and sixth episodes. For the complete failure of this film, only Jah Jah Binks was missing. Heroes are all good without blemish, they act right. Evil is stupid and always loses to them. This is a very brief narration of the plot, what you need to expect from this film.… Expand

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Fox_4Dec 16, 2017

I would give this film a 9 but i'm going to try and balance out the user score.
I loved this film, it was brave enough to take these beloved characters in fresh and unexpected directions as well as tell a story in such a way that many modernI would give this film a 9 but i'm going to try and balance out the user score.
I loved this film, it was brave enough to take these beloved characters in fresh and unexpected directions as well as tell a story in such a way that many modern blockbusters wouldn't dare attempt. Mark Hamill deserves an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Luke, such a heavy performance that expertly conveys the loss and hopelessness that Luke feels. Ridley, Boyega and Isaac were great once again with another stand-out being Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, furthering a character that is quickly overtaking Darth Vader as the best Star Wars villain.
However there are flaws present particularly with the casino sequence feeling out of place and a few narrative hiccups here and there but i'm willing to look past them as the challenging and risky feel of this movie threw me completely off guard and was exactly what this saga needed 40 years after the original.… Expand

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WildFire15Dec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is a step in a new direction for the Star Wars series. It's not executed perfectly and there's some slightly confusing decisions taken by the characters but it still works well enough. Whatever you do, don't go in expectingThe Last Jedi is a step in a new direction for the Star Wars series. It's not executed perfectly and there's some slightly confusing decisions taken by the characters but it still works well enough. Whatever you do, don't go in expecting something quite as great as Empire Strikes Back, but it's certainly no Attack of the Clones.… Expand

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CerthasDec 16, 2017

This is an action movie with Star Wars skin, but it is not Star Wars. If you want to see some pew pew, dont hesisate. If you want to watch a Star Wars movie, this is not a good choice.

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CTsicariusDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible, star wars is my favourite saga and now star wars is dead. This isn't a star wars film, Luke isn't a master jedi, look at Yoda, look at Obi-Wan how they teach to their padawans and look Luke now. Look what were the laser sword battle in starwars (Obi-wan and Quai gon jin vs Darth Maul, Anakin and Obi-wan vs Doku, Luke vs Darth Vader...) and now Luke vs Kylo looks like a street fight. And the humor, this horrible humor for star wars, it will be ok for Guardians of the Galaxy but here... no words, Finn a terrible character the history with Rose has no relevance inside the star wars universe and in the film has a lot of scenes, when Rose saves Finn with the spider **** and more **** Leia flying for the space like superman, using a space ship at light's speet to split a destroyer (why use blaster cannons? use ships) but it's not the worst this film has lost completley the star wars essence...there is not more hope for star wars fans.… Expand

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Alternative4Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literal **** garbage tier **** rofl I cant believe I actually wasted my time with this **** tier movie. Even the garbage tier Lucas prequels made more sense than this Mary Sue Deus ex autism piece of **** What a garbage tier waste of time Disney rolf… Expand

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DanielwnDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie sucks. All the interesting characters die and all the sucky characters get to live. No point in seeing the next one now. It was not the worst movie I have seen in a decade; it was one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life. I will no longer pay for anything connected to Disney's Star Wars franchise.… Expand

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Mcingh2Dec 16, 2017

This is not a good film. The dialogue is clunky, the humour never lands and the heroes feel as though they are ludicrously invincible (Mary Poppins in space comes to mind in one of the early examples of this). The 'answers' to all theThis is not a good film. The dialogue is clunky, the humour never lands and the heroes feel as though they are ludicrously invincible (Mary Poppins in space comes to mind in one of the early examples of this). The 'answers' to all the questions posed in Force Awakens arive dead on impact, suggesting that Disney/Lucasfilm had no idea what the answers were anyway when they thought them up. I liked Force Awakens and Rogue One, I went to see them more than once in the cinema and have bought them on download since. This, however, feels like a step in a wrong, missguided direction.… Expand

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Hype2xDec 16, 2017

What was this ? Really, what was all of this ? Did Rian Johnson even cared what questions & key plots TFA bring ? This movie is Awful. They have betrayed the character of Luke to an extend that even Mark Hamill wasn't impressed with the wayWhat was this ? Really, what was all of this ? Did Rian Johnson even cared what questions & key plots TFA bring ? This movie is Awful. They have betrayed the character of Luke to an extend that even Mark Hamill wasn't impressed with the way the character was written.
The Future of SW with this direction is now in jeopardy. Not sure how they're going to do it, but i have not liked what i saw.
Kylo/Rey were great though, Poe too. Hamill played very well despite the material he given.… Expand

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VexarDec 16, 2017

So many bad choices and lost opportunities from the writer and director. Force Awakens left everything at a great point and bridge to this movie and they seemed to dropped the ball on everything that was expected of it. They tried to avoidSo many bad choices and lost opportunities from the writer and director. Force Awakens left everything at a great point and bridge to this movie and they seemed to dropped the ball on everything that was expected of it. They tried to avoid what was obvious to make it unexpected they threw away all the chances to deliver on what should have been great moments. Good news is JJ will be back for part 3 and I think they knew this was going to be a let down for most fans. The director shouldn't be expecting his next 3 films to be made I don't think this will be highly regarded by fans of Star Wars. Out of 100 great moments they could have had they had about 5 or 6? Not a good average.… Expand

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Tony_24Dec 16, 2017

I was utterly dissapointed by this movie. The plot is boring, the acting is a mess, everything in this movie was horrible, nothing like the previous entries to the franchise. To add to that the movie is full of sjw brainwashing

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OpticalPrimeDec 16, 2017

I feel almost compelled to jump into this dumpster fire of a fan reaction to throw in my 2 cents as to why I feel this is one of the best Star Wars movies that has been released to date.

Got your attention? Good. What the Last Jedi doesI feel almost compelled to jump into this dumpster fire of a fan reaction to throw in my 2 cents as to why I feel this is one of the best Star Wars movies that has been released to date.

Got your attention? Good.

What the Last Jedi does better than any other Star Wars movie is completely rip off the cliche clothing and step forward into undiscovered territory by making this a story about a collective, instead of a story about a few individuals putting the galaxy on their backs. The First Order is not about one old evil man with ridiculous powers. It is not about 1 apprentice hell bent on world destruction. It is not about one girl with extraordinary powers. It is not about one General who never makes a mistake. It is not about a heroic pilot who can do no wrong and every plan works without fail. This is how Star Wars has been throughout its history. Have a galactic problem? Sure, let the Jedi handle it. Hell the Old Republic was all about letting the Jedi " keep the peace " throughout the galaxy with their immense strength. Anyway, this movie sheds all that. Poe is a fantastic pilot who could perhaps on his own take out a Star Destroyer, but he makes failed choices and lacks true leadership. As Leia says, he is a Hero, but not a Leader. His actions destroyed the bombing fleet, got dozens of people killed and in the end didn't do much but destroy a Dreadnaught, something the First Order has more of and will simply make more of. So in the end, that action that cost lives, did nothing. Finn is not just a super soldier who's every plan comes to fruition without fail or consequence. His idea to pack up his things and try to jettison an escape pod, a simple enough task, is foiled when Rose catches him and tasers him in the throat. Then when they try to put together the perfect plan to best the First Order and save the Fleet, it fails because they trusted a man only interested in money, on nothing but faith that he wouldn't stab them in the back. Plan failed.

Snoke is not just Palpatine 2.0 as fans wanted him to be. He wasn't some evil man in a chair whos every ambition becomes reality and every whim comes to fruition. He trusted his legacy into a little kid who was already emotionally troubled by his past. Than this old man ridicules his apprentice throughout the movie expected no retaliation. His own arrogance pushed him to believe his vision of the future so solidly that their was no alternative, like the saber being drawn and struck through was not Rey's body but his own. He could not see a future where his apprentice turned on him and killed him for his own ambitions. As Snoke says, " I cannot be defeated, I cannot be killed ". He was an arrogant old man, who deserved what he got.

Luke Skywalker is not the legendary grandmaster jedi that we all wanted him to be. He was a broken soldier with a heavy heart and mind due to his own failures in attempting to train family and others. He did not have the knowledge in all aspects of the force to stop his students from being tempted by and turned toward the Dark Side. How does one handle such a thing? He isn't the be all end all soldier who would return to the fight and stop all from happening. He couldn't be. What sort of Galaxy would be left behind if they all looked toward one person to do it all for them?

That is what I love about this film. It works toward building a collection of characters and ideals that when put together form a solid foundation, not built on a single hope, but a group effort and desire to be better. That is the idea of this film, and one that is absolutely nailed from start to finish. So many twists, so many nostalgic moments. The acting is much improved from TFA, the battles are much improved. Really this is Star Wars grown up and bursting out of its shell of endless Cliches. I love the new direction, and cant wait to see how this Saga ends.… Expand

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NecroMnemicDec 16, 2017

A really sad attempt to bring the slapstick jokes of the "Avengers"-Marvel Movies into the StarWars genre. As expected this fails miserably.
The movie itself doesn't present any clear storyline to follow and the "unexpected moments" in theA really sad attempt to bring the slapstick jokes of the "Avengers"-Marvel Movies into the StarWars genre. As expected this fails miserably.
The movie itself doesn't present any clear storyline to follow and the "unexpected moments" in the movie don't create a "oh wow"-moment but rather an eyerolling "what??".
It is incredible how much you can f*ck up a StarWars movie with Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker... after Rogue One I was really hopefull for the future of StarWars, but for the third trilogy of the Saga the only question that remains is "is it even worse than episode 1-3?".

+1 point for good special effects.… Expand

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Reed618Dec 16, 2017

I'm quite surprised by how negative the feedback has been in terms of user reviews. I admit the movie has its flaws, pretty big ones at that. Finn and Rose's little adventure was just throwaway nonsense. Rose is a very dull and clichedI'm quite surprised by how negative the feedback has been in terms of user reviews. I admit the movie has its flaws, pretty big ones at that. Finn and Rose's little adventure was just throwaway nonsense. Rose is a very dull and cliched character. The heroes introduced in force awakens didn't get as much screen time. The new resistance leader with the purple hair wasn't very interesting. It also has a slow start and the overall story about trying to escape from imperial ships was a bit pointless. Still, despite all of those criticisms I had a really great time watching it. There really are some fantastic moments and I appreciate the fact that this movie was clearly made for the fans. Ray and Kylo Ren in particular pulled me in. It didn't quite meet my expectations and struggled with pacing but overall it's a great movie and i'm excited to watch it again.… Expand

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Final_RpgDec 16, 2017

This movie is a joke. A complete insult to newcomers and especially to long time fans. The lore is officially dead. Luke's character is an embarrassment to the original trilogy, Disney should be ashamed.

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