Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2017
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bkristmanDec 15, 2017
Pretty sad really.
It wasn't 'walk out of the theatre' bad but close. The biggest thing was that so much stuff happened in the film that could have been cut out that you'd leave 1 scene and go away for half an hr with 2 other characters on aPretty sad really.
It wasn't 'walk out of the theatre' bad but close. The biggest thing was that so much stuff happened in the film that could have been cut out that you'd leave 1 scene and go away for half an hr with 2 other characters on a little adventure and lose track of what you'd been watching before. 2 1/2 hours of people running around and shooting at each other and at the end really nothing much had changed. As well they were always talking about how powerful these jedi and order sith guys were but really nobody did much force stuff at all. The light sabre fights were poorly choreographed None of the characters communicated with each other which made friction for no reason.
Daisy is not a great actress and pretty much just played this by the book with 1 or 2 facial expressions .
This film has no replay value.… Expand
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paullxDec 15, 2017
Salgo de la pelicula y no se siente como star wars que solia salir emocionado, otra vez un bodrio como el del episodio 7 ya me tienen cansado, star wars quedo hasta el episodio 6.
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rianjohnsonsabiDec 15, 2017
Really ruined star wars, like they had no idea what they were doing. 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). I am so sad
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Tikiman45Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off by saying this review pains me to write. I'm 20 years old and have grown up with Star Wars. My Dad was a huge fan and took me to see episode 3 on release day. I wanted nothing more than for this new era of Star Wars to inspire and bring generations together once again. Unfortunately, my worst fears about Disney acquiring the franchise have been realized with Episode 8. My worst fear was that Disney wouldn't understand what made the original trilogy so great. At least the prequels made an attempt to capture the essence of Star Wars. Sadly, Disney has made it clear they only care about the marketability and financial gains of their new IP. While ep. 7 was a spiritual successor to ep. 4, The Last Jedi was essentially a tone deaf, half-hearted attempt at episode 5. I've never felt the need to create an account and write a review before but I cannot let people feel the utter disappointment I felt after this movie. But on to the specifics. - The Movie is incredibly jumpy. The movie starts where ep. 7 left off, but this time as soon as characters are reintroduced they split off. There are 4/5 separate story lines going on at any one time. There simply isn't enough screen time to fully develop nearly any of the story arcs and it shows. Luke and Rey are the only ones with any sort of meaningful character progression. - The development of most characters is nonexistent. Fin loses any intrigue and interest gained in the first movie. They attempt to touch on the Fin/Rey dynamic but its horribly misplaced. The movie adds several completely unnecessary characters that serve almost no purpose other than to pad the run time. Fin's entire side story is useless. It doesn't progress his character, the new characters added through his story are bland and just flat out unlikable. - The little character progression written in is flat out bad. Kylo Ren is even more of a cry baby. They try to dive deeper into his motivations but falls flat. The movie makes its obligatory 2-3 C3PO/R2D2 lines only to leave them out. The one character with any intrigue is killed off so unceremoniously its insulting. - This is more of the Star Wars nuts like myself, but the lore is horrendously just shrugged off. Nothing is continuous from the past established lore. The introduction of B-52 like space bombers are incredibly insulting when Y wings exist. The First Order is the most incompetent, shadow of the empire you can imagine. Watered down versions of Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader ruin any sort of intimidation factor. The main criticisms of the prequel trilogy centered around how Anakin was just seemingly a whiny baby. Well bad news is that EVERYONE in the First Order is much, much worse. The Rule of 2 is just completely disregarded along with much of the other Star Wars lore in favor of pushing a more marketable and shallow line of reasoning. - The worst thing in my opinion though is how much you can sense the "Disney Influence". The humor is so forced I winced several times. Rather than having several comic relief characters they needlessly force it upon everyone. From Luke to Fin to the stupid side characters they jam it down people's throats. The movie also avoids ANY meaningful hard topics or themes. It's easily the most predictable movie this year. It's a very child focused movie and that's what sets it so far apart. We begged the director to make some bold choices but I guess his idea was COPY AND PASTE shot for shot Matrix and Independence Day scenes. The movie is just so focused on selling as many tickets as possible and forcing child like themes and writings. Everything that made ep. 5 the best of the original 6 was attempted to be more kid friendly. The themes of loss, and hopelessness, and the enemies actually on the offensive is dismantled.

Im sorry if this review ran on or I rambled. This is the first time I've ever felt compelled to write one. I can't give this movie a 0 or 1 because there is one scene between Luke and Yoda that actually captured the essence of Star Wars. BY FAR AND AWAY the best writing, screenplay, etc. of any scene of the 3 most recent movies.… Expand
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heinDec 15, 2017
Within a single movie they have completely destroyed the magic that was Star Wars. Not even the prequels did this much damage to the franchise as this single movie has done. I understand that the newer generation had to take over at someWithin a single movie they have completely destroyed the magic that was Star Wars. Not even the prequels did this much damage to the franchise as this single movie has done. I understand that the newer generation had to take over at some point. However, the way Rian Johnson has gone about accomplishing this task just desecrates the entire legacy of Star Wars. This movie is nothing but a massive back slap and complete disrespect to every Star Wars movie and character that has come before it.… Expand
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TheSolutionLukeDec 15, 2017
The Last Jedi executes one of the most ruthless character assassinations in the history of cinema. It ignores all character development from the original trilogy. Luke Skywalker deserved better.
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zb313Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLJ feels like it was directed and written by people who have never even watched the PT/OT.

The Last Jedi was terrible. I would rather watch Attack of the Clones a hundred times over than watch this disaster of a movie again. Between the hatchet job on Luke's character and his arc in the OT, the forced comedy and tonal issues, Rey's force abilities being completely unexplained (I think they are changing the force into a superpower that requires literally no training now based on the scene with the kid at the end), the heavy handed shoehorning-in of the "next generation" characters who I find to be completely underdeveloped, unlikable, and annoying, offing Snoke without any backstory or answers. And the biggest WTF moment which was Leia flying through space and turning what at first I thought would have been an acceptable sendoff for Carrie into one of the most weirdest and distracting scenes in the entire franchise. Even Laura Dern was disappointing, there was something about the way she acted her character that was off-putting and didn't really work for me. This movie was an absolute trainwreck. It felt like TFA and TLJ had completely different tones to the point that it was distracting. The way TLJ handled force powers and Rey's unbelievably fast transition into force-god makes me feel like this universe is cannibalizing its own rules and the dissonance between the 3 trilogies is reaching ridiculous levels.

My issues with Luke's character in TLJ is that he faced down Palpatine and Vader in the OT, always believing there was good in Vader and successfully redeeming his father. Seeing the good in others is central to Luke's character. Kylo Ren has done absolutely nothing to earn the same level of respect story-wise and from the audience as Palpatine and Vader. He's a nothing, a poser. That has been established by TFA. So Luke's conflict with Ren feels so...wrong. It doesn't make sense. He was being manipulated as a teen by Snoke, and Jedi Master Luke couldn't do anything about it and actually considered murdering him in his sleep before Ben even attempted anything? After everything he accomplished in the OT? Are you kidding me? TLJ not only retroactively makes TFA worse, but also makes the character journeys of both Luke and Anakin less meaningful.

I can't be the only one extremely annoyed that they never bothered to flesh out the New Republic AT ALL? Or at least explain how Snoke was able to create such a strong military in the shadows to be able to overthrow the government? Now that the writers established that Snoke was a joke deserving no background or context in lore with his anticlimactic death, we're supposed to believe that the New Republic was just that weak and incompetent?

Positives: Benecio Del Toro, the creatures, seeing Mark Hamill again even if his character was butchered. I'm glad Rey's parents ended up being a nonfactor, I was holding my breath thinking the movie was going to disappoint me further with an awful reveal.

I miss George. The Sequel Trilogy is severely lacking in the coherent vision and themes present in both the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy.… Expand
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Dust_HustlaDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers to follow.....Ok, I'll be brief. General Hux is reduced to being comic relief. Snoke (probably the most interesting character in the prior movie) is killed off. No explanation of who he is or where he came from, just wasted in the middle of the movie. Rey still manages to become a powerful Jedi with no training (?). Yoda appears, well just because. The slapstick is just gut wrenchingly bad. The "your on hold" scene (near the beginning) elicited audible groans. Finn is still completely uninteresting. The only bright spot was Mark Hamill's performance. For the first time in my life, I can honestly say I'm really not interested in what the next film has to say, and that's saying a lot.… Expand
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octopusprimeDec 15, 2017
This was the most disappointing Star Wars for me yet. So much potential but it never lives up to any of it. A dull, no emotion, no guts movie that belittles the viewers intelligence. An empty box with fancy wrapping paper and a pretty bow.This was the most disappointing Star Wars for me yet. So much potential but it never lives up to any of it. A dull, no emotion, no guts movie that belittles the viewers intelligence. An empty box with fancy wrapping paper and a pretty bow. Star Wars Fans and Fans of well crafted Films will be disappointed. Families and average movie goers might enjoy the good visuals and bad cheesy humor.… Expand
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fritoleiaDec 15, 2017
What did I just see? So bored, disappointed and sad. Never been so conflicted over a Star Wars movie. Never smiled once. Humor was so poorly written, plot holes were wtf, wanted to walk out during casino bit. Only saving grace was Luke, andWhat did I just see? So bored, disappointed and sad. Never been so conflicted over a Star Wars movie. Never smiled once. Humor was so poorly written, plot holes were wtf, wanted to walk out during casino bit. Only saving grace was Luke, and the way he was used was just sad. Given the sad state of everything else in America these days, I guess even Star Wars never had a chance.… Expand
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cinecineDec 15, 2017
Neither Luke nor Rey is the Last Jedi. It is Rian Johnson! He was made Star Wars universe a real universal story. This film isn't just a Star Wars movie, it's also real good film. And I think the final scene is the one of the best of theNeither Luke nor Rey is the Last Jedi. It is Rian Johnson! He was made Star Wars universe a real universal story. This film isn't just a Star Wars movie, it's also real good film. And I think the final scene is the one of the best of the cinema history. Yeah you knew it...… Expand
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tgvaccaDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, this movie doesn't deserve a 1 or 3 like some butthurt fanboys are giving. It has really bad moments but there are also breathtaking scenes, both direction-wise as fan service wise.

The reason why I didn’t like TLD that much: the movie basically said f*ck you to everything that episode VII and JJ Abrams was setting up.
Rey is a nobody, so what was the point of the force vision in TFA, why should I care about her? Snoke’s plot was a big thing for me. He had SO MUCH potential, if Rian Johnson cut the crappiest part of the movie (act 2 in that casino-like planet and that PETA bs with the Chinese Jar Jar) and gave us a flashback showing Snoke’s past, who is he, how he recruited Kylo and made him go to the Dark Side, why was he so powerful, how he build the First Order from the reminiscents of the Empire. WE GOT NOTHING. Absolutely NOTHING. They killed Snoke in his second REAL appaearance in both episodes VII and VIII. Come on guys! You have **** Andy Serkis, a true legend and that’s all we got? Really? It seemed like Rian just wanted to clean up all of JJ Abrams work in TFA. It was a huge disappointment.
Now all I see is a very predictable plot in ep XIX. To be honest, I really don’t see that much material left to work with.
TLJ was a huge mess with some very good moments, like Yoda’s appearance, Luke’s last moment, the space battles, Poe’s character development, Rey’s relation with Luke, the cinemaography, this is hands down a gorgeous movie, and the best looking Star Wars. it introduces poorly developed characters that have no story at all instead of focusing on the characters TFA already established and needed further development (Snoke, Mas, Phasma, Hux, etc.). Instead of that horrible casino sequence, instead of Rose and DJ, why not try to develop more characters Rian already had? I would have love to see Mas’s story, her place in all of this, how she found Luke’s lightsaber. Phasma’s presence, once again, was useless.
Commander Holdo was a very good addition to the Star Wars movies, she was incredibly charismatic and I could perfectly see her replacing Leia’s post in ep XIX, being the leader that the Resistance needed so much and honoring Carrie Fisher’s legacy, but no, they killed her right away.

I got out of the session with mixed feelings, and I still need to rewatch it for a second time, but this is my opinion for now.… Expand
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jonoblyDec 15, 2017
Never buy tickets to this terrible movie. Disney is trying to ruin Star Wars for the fans and push their liberal agenda by making a Chinese girl into a main character. We do not even know what leia is anymore she is proudly a unicorn. INever buy tickets to this terrible movie. Disney is trying to ruin Star Wars for the fans and push their liberal agenda by making a Chinese girl into a main character. We do not even know what leia is anymore she is proudly a unicorn. I rather watch the phantom menace 50 times because it has more story and light saber duels unlike this movie and Luke a master Jedi gets beat by a noob (rey) that doesn't even know what the force is. Disney hates the fans never watching any of their movies ever again I would rate this movie a zero if i had to and Luke loves **** green milk.… Expand
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jonathanwebbDec 15, 2017
What a mess this film was. Fire Rian Johnson Now. Bad script. Bad acting. Ruined episode 7s plot JJ Abrams setup. Rogue one was much better. Whatever Disney changed they need to change back. Stupid immature joke everywhere. Too long. Too muchWhat a mess this film was. Fire Rian Johnson Now. Bad script. Bad acting. Ruined episode 7s plot JJ Abrams setup. Rogue one was much better. Whatever Disney changed they need to change back. Stupid immature joke everywhere. Too long. Too much cgi. Felt like the prequels.… Expand
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avr50Dec 15, 2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII- The last jedi, is a good movie. Is not the best of all, but is good, and there are some things that are interesting. Even that the movie is 152 minutes long, it doesn't´t feel that long. I like Episode VII more thanStar Wars: Episode VIII- The last jedi, is a good movie. Is not the best of all, but is good, and there are some things that are interesting. Even that the movie is 152 minutes long, it doesn't´t feel that long. I like Episode VII more than this, but this movie feels a little more epic. Rain Johnson is a good director, not only let us see the characters developed in the way they do, but also visually, is stunning. The performances are amazing, specially from Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill, not saying that the other actors are not good, because everyone is great, but Daisy and Mark gave the best performances of their careers in this movie. The issues of this movie, at least to me, is that the movie takes some decisions that they were not good for the movie (like the direction of a character, and the fact that the movie could be 20 minutes short) I would love to explore Laura Dern character a little bit more. Also, the movie could use some more dark moments. Leaving that behind, the movie was entertaining and has some epic moments, that in the future, Star Wars fans will look up to.Not the best Star Wars movie, but it´s a good one.… Expand
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wickenDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Something fishy is indeed going on with critic reviews. It's insane how well-received this film has been, both here and rotten tomatoes user scores are split down the middle while critics are unanimous with praise. To the movie itself. The in-universe plot-logistics are horrifically bad in this film and in fact insult the audience's intelligence. The MAJORITY (>70%) of the movie consists of a long-drawn out chase scene between two fleets going on in the background, the First Order giving chase to the Resistance. This is justified by the Resistance having moved out of the effective range of the First Order ship-mounted ordinance, thereby withstanding the barrage for longer. Do what now? THEY'RE **** SHIPS! YOU'RE DRIVING **** SPACESHIPS! MOVE CLOSER/CATCH UP TO THEM FOR **** SAKE.

This single contrivance is essentially the core of the film. It drives the entire plot, which involves the forgettable new cast LEAVING THE FLEET while it's under fire to find a computer hacker on SOME PLANET WAY THE **** SOMEWHERE ELSE to help them bypass the flagships shields to disable the onboard hyperspace-capable tracking (but without anyone knowing, because then they could transfer the tracking to another ship - oh but only one ship tracks through hyperspace at a time, like they can transfer it to another, but only one at a time can use it, so removing it from the one ship will work, just as long as no one finds out about it) which plan by the way they arrive at on the HUNCH that they have this simultaneously universe-breaking and incomprehensibly brittle tech in the first place. That complete drivel will occupy, as I said upwards of 70% of the film. The other core flaw in this film is Disney's refusal to take anything seriously, in the form of jarring Marvelesque quipping and tonal shifts. The opening sequence following the crawl is by far the worst, or at least most noticeable example of this. The First Order, upon arriving in their arguably menacing cruisers, are immediately established as the butt of ever possible joke to be made, courtesy of the striking and incisive wit of Po Dameron in the form of your-mom jokes. The pure incompetence of the villains of this film, including that of even the once-somewhat imposing (we can at least give him mysterious, right?) Supreme Leader Snoke, is astounding and deflates any possible tension this film could have cultivated.

This is not intended to be a complete accounting of the film's flaws, just the most grievous. I expected to be disappointed by Luke's inevitable death, but I tell you truly that by the time that happened, I had long since stopped caring. This is a sad excuse for the continuation of the beloved Star Wars mythology.… Expand
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TurdwarsVIIIDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rey is a nobody, snoke is murdered no backstory, leia becomes superwomen, they bring back phasma just to kill her off again, luke is an old whiny disney kid who just wants to die and yoda is not yoda anymore wow what a letdown thanks disney now i cant get this crap out of my brain (sigh)… Expand
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PeterAlexanderDec 15, 2017
The Last Jedi will be the most fiercely debated and polarising Star Wars ever. Some of the humour and sequences are a bit off, but make no mistake, this is the most powerful Star Wars film ever made. The Last Jedi has some of the most epicThe Last Jedi will be the most fiercely debated and polarising Star Wars ever. Some of the humour and sequences are a bit off, but make no mistake, this is the most powerful Star Wars film ever made. The Last Jedi has some of the most epic moments and lore in the sagas history, coupled with amazing camera shots, an exciting plot, and the best character development it's ever seen in Ben and Rey. This is a very different Star Wars, and many fans will feel negatively towards it it; but there's no denying we begged Rian Johnson to take risks. The Last Jedi will stand alone as one of the most unique and memorable films in the saga and I only have praise for this.… Expand
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LrluckDec 15, 2017
I will keep this simple. I would watch attack of the clones over this film. Not just a disappointing Star Wars film, but a bad film in general. We went from a director who wanted to make a Star Wars film so much that he remade the first one,I will keep this simple. I would watch attack of the clones over this film. Not just a disappointing Star Wars film, but a bad film in general. We went from a director who wanted to make a Star Wars film so much that he remade the first one, to a director who clearly wasn’t interested in making a Star Wars film at all. I have never left a cinema more disappointed and deflated then I did after this film.… Expand
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goldenturdVIIIDec 15, 2017
Movies that destroys the entire OT good job Disney hope your happy (sigh)just go give your money to disney so they can make some more of this poop feed the disney machine now or else
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PentiiDec 15, 2017
People seem to be angry because they didn't do a remake of the original trilogy like they did with TFA, or they actually developed the characters from the original trilogy nor did they fulfill their ridiculous theories. There seems to be aPeople seem to be angry because they didn't do a remake of the original trilogy like they did with TFA, or they actually developed the characters from the original trilogy nor did they fulfill their ridiculous theories. There seems to be a large portion of the "old fans club" who don't seem to want to see anything new. And there's nothing wrong with disliking the film, but to pour the same amount of vitriol that I see in these reviews is just childish.
It's literally the reason I made this account. (Hello, by the way)
And for reference, I too grew up with Star Wars, actually learnt English from it, played all the games and watched the series. I'm a fanboy too.

The film uses many plot twists and subverts the traditional "hero with an unlikely plan saves the day because he's the hero dammit" trope and is actually realistic about losses and such. Making realistic strategy work and the emphasis on sacrifice refreshes the action scenes leaves anticipation as to what will happen next and who will survive.
Some scenes in particular just mesmerised the whole theatre, the set design, animation, choreography and general aesthetic of the whole film is just beautiful.
Also, Kylo Ren is probably the best character from this trilogy, most certainly better than any prequel arcs.

There's no such thing as a perfect film, but this film does enough right to merit the high score,
I'd say its biggest flaw is probably the set up for Luke, I disagree that he would run away like that (not a spoiler, seen in the previous film), however, I enjoyed how the film continued his story at the end. Ditto Admiral Holdo, both could have been handled better but I liked how their characters evolved.

I can't do 9.5 so I'm rounding it to ten. Equal to a New Hope, not as good as TESB.… Expand
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GallowsHumourDec 15, 2017
Once again this era of Nu-Star Wars disappoints. I'll cut to the chase. The Last Jedi is better than The Force Awakens, but is only just better than the Prequel Trilogy.
Which is shameful.
I mean how creatively dead are the writers ofOnce again this era of Nu-Star Wars disappoints. I'll cut to the chase. The Last Jedi is better than The Force Awakens, but is only just better than the Prequel Trilogy.
Which is shameful.

I mean how creatively dead are the writers of Hollywood that they basically have to rip off the Original Trilogy.
Again.
But it doesn't totally steal from The Empire Strikes Back - It does the same plot, in reverse.

The fact that the writers cannot come up with better factions than the Empire and Rebels despite the fact that even with seemingly infinite resources and manpower the First Order cannot seem to crush a ragtag group.
Not even America had this much trouble in Vietnam.

Frankly the CGI also was a bit of a mess. Watching this in VUE's usual quality really brings to the fore that modern technology is simply reaching the point where the Uncanny Valley effect begins to take effect.

The Characters themselves were largely a disappointment as well. The star of the movie was General Hux, played by Domhnall Gleeson, in that his character not only goes through an arc but also take his role in the movie seriously. The addition of constant quips and jokes from the cast, apart from those on the Antagonists, is really jarring - Let Marvel movies stick with the machine gun gags.
Once again Rey is a flat, unlikable main characters, but at least she has improved since TFA. Finn and Poe have lost their charm because they almost feel like the exact same character over the 2 films - they are static in a changing world.
Kylo Ren is good, though only towards the second part of the movie. Which is a shame because of Adam Driver's strong acting in TFA.
Phasma is being pushed for being this Nu-Era's Boba Fett but has none of the charisma, or screen time, to pull it off.

This movie has zero ambition and frankly i was not alone in the theatre bored and mockingly amused at this production. It is such a shame what this wonderful IP has become - but that is what happens when you play it safe with a bunch of executive suits running the show, for maximum profit of course

3/10… Expand
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zabe73Dec 15, 2017
I feel like someone I love died after watching this today. I Created an account just to say how much I hate this movie. It was Indiana Jones and The Crystal Skull all over again. I am a life-long fan from the beginning since I was 4-yearsI feel like someone I love died after watching this today. I Created an account just to say how much I hate this movie. It was Indiana Jones and The Crystal Skull all over again. I am a life-long fan from the beginning since I was 4-years old, and I am heartbroken over what I watched today. Rian Johnson you did a shameful job and I will avoid anything you touch in the future. We all owe George Lucas an apology after this new low.… Expand
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anifiendDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor Mark Hamill, I can't imagine his feelings when he read the script. Nice job Disney, in destroying one of the most beloved movie characters of all time.
As if that wasn't enough, half the movie is meaningless filler and there are so many plot holes, it's like it was written by a 5 year old.
But seriously, Luke trying to kill his only nephew?
Leia flying in space like Superman?
A whole fleet of star destroyers chase and cannot shoot down one small ship for 3/4 of the movie?
Super powerful villain Snoke ended like that? Also, Kylo was turned by Snoke although he was studying with Luke? How and when?
BB8 - a droid - controlling walkers? Why not make it fly the Falcon next?
As for the characters who are just killed off or play no real part.. they are just there for no reason but to sell toys.… Expand
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PunchmasterDec 15, 2017
I really disliked this movie. What should have been incredibly tense action is undermined by a tone straight out of an animated Disney film (save the cute animals!). Characters that started out fairly interesting or at least with potential inI really disliked this movie. What should have been incredibly tense action is undermined by a tone straight out of an animated Disney film (save the cute animals!). Characters that started out fairly interesting or at least with potential in ep.7, like Finn, fall completely flat in this one. Plot lines, imagery and even dialogue are copied/pasted straight out of the original trilogy. Everything feels forced, and imbued with a corporate blandness. There are constant, pointless "plot twists", and as a bonus, everything you knew and loved from Star Wars gets thrown out the window.… Expand
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Starwarsisdead6Dec 15, 2017
Easily the fattest turd to have ever slipped through Rian Johnson's anus. How anyone can give it anything above a 5 speaks volumes to how there will never be a short supply of idiots. The treatment of Luke and his legacy is shameful. PeopleEasily the fattest turd to have ever slipped through Rian Johnson's anus. How anyone can give it anything above a 5 speaks volumes to how there will never be a short supply of idiots. The treatment of Luke and his legacy is shameful. People dare to say it's good for being bold. Being bold for the sake of being bold is good? REALLY? Then why isn't Donald Trump the most popular politicain in history? This movie is indefensible. Those who do it are part of the problem. Disney has killed this franchise. Between this travesty of a movie and the recent mistreatment of Star Wars by EA, this franchise is on its way out. Millions of fans cried out in terror. And were suddenly silent.… Expand
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CriticFerDec 15, 2017
They're just angry beacuse it wasn't what they want it, and what they want it is make all their "Preditions" real. I don't care what the haters says. The people who love this film agrres with me. This is by far better than The Force Awakens.They're just angry beacuse it wasn't what they want it, and what they want it is make all their "Preditions" real. I don't care what the haters says. The people who love this film agrres with me. This is by far better than The Force Awakens. It has action, emotion, exciting moments, humor and it definitly it is impredictable. This is a great Star Wars movie to watch and i'm not afriad to say it.… Expand
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far_ehDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson doesn't get that SW is about the trio. He cared so much about redeeming a man who killed his father on his redemption #1 that he destroyed Luke's character. Poe and Rey were horribly out of character, too. Finn, the male lead of the movie, was sidelined to hell and back. I love SW more than anything but I won't be paying for another SW movie directed by Rian Johnson. I had been counting down the days to TLJ for months but watching it was depressing. I watched it again today to be sure about how I really felt about it and it just drained me. Rian doesn't get what SW is about and has no respect for characters who aren't space fascists.… Expand
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rensyphonDec 15, 2017
Not a good Star Wars movie, but honestly not a good movie in general. Rian Johnson is a good director, but he somehow dropped the ball here. The B-plot in this movie is poorly written and honestly even poorly acted (Kelly Marie Tran feelsNot a good Star Wars movie, but honestly not a good movie in general. Rian Johnson is a good director, but he somehow dropped the ball here. The B-plot in this movie is poorly written and honestly even poorly acted (Kelly Marie Tran feels like a television actress). The whole thing feels pointless. Another issue is how they really don't do much with Luke Skywalker. Aside from making his character contradictory to how he was in the original trilogy, his arc in this film just isn't compelling. The big reveal of what happened in his past just leaves you feeling "meh."… Expand
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MuksoDec 15, 2017
"Wait a minute... this isn't my world... DISAPPOINTED!!" -Hercules

I usually never write review but this movie is hurt me physically and mentally, so i feel i just have to.. Im not going deep because many professional reviewer did before me,"Wait a minute... this isn't my world... DISAPPOINTED!!" -Hercules

I usually never write review but this movie is hurt me physically and mentally, so i feel i just have to.. Im not going deep because many professional reviewer did before me, i just wanna throw my voice somewhere for the hope of change...

The story and the scripts are so stupid, i just dont understand how this is being allowed. I feel the whole movie created just because to sell more retard porg toy for the kids... a two and a half commercial basically.. and i dont wanna be that "salty" guy but the people who say this is the best star wars movie of all time are blind or !!PAID!! so hard. OFC the visuals on the top, cool, YAY!... But its so empty... just empty.. Overall 1/10 just because Mark Hamill.. Mark Hamill is awesome.… Expand
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df1racing3betaDec 15, 2017
Que mierda acabo de ver? Innova para mal. Decepcionante y giros inesperados mal encaminados, Mark Hamill lo predijo y Esta entrega de Rian Johnson despierta interés para los nuevos fans pero destruyó a los viejos fans.
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elis000Dec 15, 2017
This film never stops to breath and moves through character story-lines without much care. It had some great moments but overall I thought crucial scenes just happened without any motivation. In the end I didn’t really care much. TheThis film never stops to breath and moves through character story-lines without much care. It had some great moments but overall I thought crucial scenes just happened without any motivation. In the end I didn’t really care much. The characters were mostly just shells to spit out lines and you could tell that the actors weren't believing their lines. The two best performances were by Adam Driver, although I get sick of his temper tantrums, and Mark Hamill, whose Luke Skywalker is just chewed up and spit out with a heavy dose of cynicism and misery. I was ready to leave when it was over. The jokes got old and the Porgs were silly.… Expand
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dAdXeRDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start my review by saying that in my opinion I feel like most of the more viscerally negative reactions to the movie are because it's a Star Wars movie, specifically the direct sequel to the widely successful and loved Episode 7 and spiritual successor to the most beloved Star Wars to this point Empire. Despite the fact that my inner nerd took exception to a lot of decisions in this movie, the really cool scenes are on par with some of the best and most iconic scenes in the franchise, and as a whole I enjoyed it more than I didn't. I honestly feel like if not for Episode VII and really liking the story/character threads that it started to sew, I'd like this movie a lot more.

There seemed to be a lot of hubbub about how much Episode VII seemed to mirror Episode IV. It's a fair criticism but I personally enjoyed that aspect of it. This movie feels like when they first started working on it they would continue to acknowledge a similar progression mirroring certain plot points of the original trilogy while gearing the future of the franchise toward the new characters. The first act will make you feel right at home if you're a fan of the original trilogy as the movie starts out pretty strong. Toward the end of the first act leading into the second though it feels almost as if Rian got cold feet based on the aforementioned "hubbub" .I feel like they spent the rest of the movie doing one of two things: 1. Rushing through the Empire and even Jedi callbacks through so they could move on from the comparisons and 2. Completely dismissing a lot of potentially interesting plot points and mysteries from Episode VII.

Mystery behind Snoke and who he is exactly? Dead. Rushed through the mirroring to the ending of Empire to essentially get it, despite a kick ass fight scene afterward. Finn's character arc (and placement as a co-star really) seems to get completely rebooted in favor of having him go through it again via some whacky side adventure that ultimately means nothing. Kylo torn on which "side of the force" he should be on, something that's touched on multiple times in the first act? Now the new supreme leader, tossing aside the Vader character arc hinted at through the first movie and a half. Toss in the fact that after one or two short training sessions with Luke that suddenly Rey's a pro with the force as opposed to Luke's amateurish familiarity with it after training with Yoda, and the tease that you might see Luke raise his again crashed-in-the-water X-Wing never shown on screen and there are so many missed opportunities.

Toss in a half baked spy/code cracker character with a really bizarre stuttering problem making points about the ethics about either side of a war that never goes anywhere and is negated by how **** the First Order is shown to repeatedly be, a blooming Finn/Rey chemistry that's been building for the better part of two movies that looks like it's suddenly tossed aside at the end with Poe Dameron suavely introducing himself to Rey just in time before the movie ends, Leia becoming some sort of space ghost jedi rather than using this as an opportunity to give Carrie Fisher the send off she deserves and Luke Skywalker coming up with a brilliant plan to stall Kylo Ren at the end without actually giving him the satisfaction of killing him only to die anyways, and this movie turns from a solid popcorn flick into a little bit of a conflicted mess that leaves me thinking this movie could've been so much more.… Expand
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MRW11Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a slap in the face... over and over again. Almost every story question, curiosity, or interesting character was just reduced to an insulting two and a half hour middle finger. I don't know what movie the critics were watching... I will list only a few of the many problems I have with this movie. SPOILERS AHEAD:

1) Leia just randomly having force powers, being able to survive the vacuum of space, and just pulling herself back into the ship. No. No, no, no, no, no. This just seems like a writer that was too uneducated to know which Skywalker had training in the force, and then just rolled with it. It wasn't awe-inspiring. It wasn't creative. It wasn't a "risk". It was just bad. 2) Rey is now a character that many, including myself, just do not care about anymore, or at the very least find less interesting. WHY would you make her a nobody? The entire Star Wars story (movies) has been based around the Skywalker family. You have other powerful force-sensitive families that she could have come from. You have characters from games/novelizations... ANYTHING! But now we have no background... no interesting lineage... just this random person that is now able to compete with a Skywalker. 3) The comedy. Why are you trying to make Star Wars into some Marvel-esque superhero comedy? You set this film up to be a battle of light and darkness. The stage was set for battle, tension, intrigue, and war. Instead... we got forced, out of place comedy, random shirtless Kylo Ren, and some awkward milking scene... 4) I have no desire to see the next episode. And I don't mean this in a "I'm boycotting the franchise because my fan theory didn't come true" way. What I mean is, this is the first time in the entirety of my love of Star Wars that I have no desire to see the next film, because every character progression or fate that I would normally care about, I just don't. That care, that wonder, that curiosity... it is just gone. I have no interest to see where these characters go, because to me they are insultingly ruined through poor writing, and destructive regression. That is how badly the writer/director has mutilated this film. I hope that this film hits Disney where it hurts, their bank accounts. Of course, it is Star Wars, people will want to see it. But, I have already started warning friends to just wait to see it when it becomes free to stream from a service like Amazon Prime. Paying to see this trash is the only further insult that can be done to many Star Wars fans. A disappointment, to be sure.… Expand
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harveman877Dec 15, 2017
Falls Flat

This new Star Wars is too long and really drags in the majority of the film. It erases many of the more interesting characters left in the Star Wars universe and what it leaves is worrying for the final movie in this trilogy. I fFalls Flat

This new Star Wars is too long and really drags in the majority of the film. It erases many of the more interesting characters left in the Star Wars universe and what it leaves is worrying for the final movie in this trilogy. I f you're a Star Wars fan this will be disappointing for you.… Expand
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intruder313Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brilliant film ruined by a pointless and utterly awful sidequest, **** minor characters, a Luke who is not remotely Luke, relentless Spaceballs humour and Leia going Mary Poppins to survive an otherwise poignant, fitting death. With a bit of editing this could actually have been an 8 or a 9.… Expand
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yogsotothDec 15, 2017
I generally don't write any critic but too much is too much. How much critics got paid to give a good note to this movie. It was an awful experience. Its a very bad movie and an even more terrible Star Wars. The 3 points are for some sceneI generally don't write any critic but too much is too much. How much critics got paid to give a good note to this movie. It was an awful experience. Its a very bad movie and an even more terrible Star Wars. The 3 points are for some scene with nice special effets and Laura Dern. But if you are a SW fan. Make yourself a service and imagine that movie doesn't exist and the last Star Wars was Rogue One.… Expand
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trixGoldGamesDec 15, 2017
I am big fan of Star Wars. Love this universe. And this film was awsome. Story, characters, actions all this at the highest level. Looked at one go. My favorite film! So cool! A lot of their ideas and innovations, courageous moves. TheI am big fan of Star Wars. Love this universe. And this film was awsome. Story, characters, actions all this at the highest level. Looked at one go. My favorite film! So cool! A lot of their ideas and innovations, courageous moves. The original trilogy is felt, but the Last Jedi surprises with its plot turns and what is happening. It was unexpected and interesting.… Expand
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LandonBDec 15, 2017
I thought this was one of the best Star Wars movies. I understand why some fans are conflicted, but it really does hit all the right notes for me. Brought me to tears a few times and was lots of fun along the way.
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VicenteSchaererDec 15, 2017
Rian Johnson and Disney find a way to right the wrongs of "The Force Awakens" (in terms of being a safe Star Wars film) and deliver a film which is both unmistakably marked with the DNA of Star Wars, but also offers a wider view into the manyRian Johnson and Disney find a way to right the wrongs of "The Force Awakens" (in terms of being a safe Star Wars film) and deliver a film which is both unmistakably marked with the DNA of Star Wars, but also offers a wider view into the many themes and established universe that George Lucas engraved into our everyday pop-culture, deepening the mythology in delightful and unexpected ways.
No doubt a difficult task to achieve, the film takes the liberties of being clearly a Rian Johnson film, while at the same time being a natural progression for the Star Wars canon going forward.
While most character's storylines and relationships work beautifully (specially Rey and Luke), there is one storyline involving a set of characters which seemed to slow the film considerably, and which did not end up paying-off in a fulfilling coherent way.
Other than that, the performances from all returning cast seem more alive and "meaty", and all new faces blend perfectly into the ongoing story with ease.
The most riveting and exciting Star Wars experience since The Empire Strikes Back.
Can't wait to see where Episode IX will take us.… Expand
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royhorn01Dec 15, 2017
WALT DISNEY IS RUINING THE STARWARS FRANCHISE

Having just seen The Last Jedi I am hoping this is the last Starwars film made by Walt Disney. The main problem is that the scripting is very poor and there is nothing new in the films. TheWALT DISNEY IS RUINING THE STARWARS FRANCHISE

Having just seen The Last Jedi I am hoping this is the last Starwars film made by Walt Disney.

The main problem is that the scripting is very poor and there is nothing new in the films. The crystal foxes were about the only new thing in this last film. Walt Disney are being very lazy and really just milking the brand.

I.e. ‘we are losing all our ships’. What. Useless bit of narrative that is. I can see you are losing all the ships. This telling what was going on happened over, and over, and over again. Film is a visual medium ‘SHOW DONT TELL. Daisy Ridley doesn’t have an acting bone in her body. Performances by her just make me and most of the people I went to the film with CRINGE.

POOR SCRIPTING, POOR STORY AND POOR ACTING GET IT A 2 OUT OF 10

GIVE THE FRANCHISE BACK TO GEORGE LUCAS - IT IS NOT SAFE IN WALT DISNEY’S HANDS.… Expand
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AlexBerntssonDec 15, 2017
Jeesus what a snooze-fest. Possibly the second worst Star Wars film ever made after the clone wars. Extremely disappointing!..........................
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Gman0034Dec 15, 2017
8.25/10. Fun, enjoyable, flawed but great entry in the Star Wars franchise. Some disappointing things about it, but nothing as bad as briganding fanboys and trolls make it out to be
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flowzrehDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obviously, I was going to watch this movie expecting the worst. It exceeded my expectations in that regard, of course. A formulaic, boring, insulting - those are the words that come to mind. In this world of heroes, or, as movie puts it, 'legends', none of the characters of the episodes 6 and 7 feel like they earned their place, power or recognition. This is now the world of Mary Sues and fan fiction level of writing.

The movie is all over the place - from cast, in which I can only remember Mark Hamill for his outstanding work (as ever), to character development, to forced jokes almost every five minutes and petty attempts at pathos, to story delivery, which, I must note, feels disjointed, weak and sometimes not fit for a feature-length movie. Speaking of which, it was obvious for me and my friend sitting beside me from very early on that the story, with the ammount of characters and sub-plots going on, would look far better if it was series - it was that hard to follow all these characters and their irrelevant struggles, which, by the way, weren't able to convience me to empathise with them.

I said above that this is now the world of Mary Sues. Nothing characters achieve is earned. It is all given to them by the all-powerful will of writers that seem onlyto be bothered by pleasing the lowest possible common denominator, which, of course, will repay their, ahem, hard work a thousand times over. The only meaningful sacrifice in the whole movie, and fatal at that, was made by, you guessed it, Luke. Of course, as with the rest of the movie and it's contrived plot twists, this sacrifice wasn't without a 'that was not expected, in a bad way' moment. But to understand what I mean by that, you'll have to watch the movie, which I absolutely can not recomend if you have any respect to the universe of Star Wars. I can hardly find a few good words to say about this movie, but there some to be said. Except I won't - so bitter is the aftertaste. Okay, okay, the effects were nice, however, that's all I can say about them - there were a plenty of hiccups. But is it enough to give this movie more than, say, 5 (as it is the average user rating at the moment of writing this)?

To sum it up, it's not a movie for a Star Wars fan, as you might have guessed already. It's a cash grab, and I regret every penny I paid for a ticket. Sadly, these was no refund.… Expand
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rfunesDec 15, 2017
If you have your headcanon, forget it before you watch this movie. Do not come with preconceptions. You will love it. This is very different, yet one of the greatest Star Wars movies of all time.
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DustyDragon11Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Minor spoilers): One of the best movies of 2017. While not perfect, it had me on the edge of my seat... I've never had a movie/theater experience like this before - I didn't know what was going to happen next. I can understand and respect why some would not like this movie. I used to be a die hard Star Wars fan who obsessed about lore details. As an adult I care more about moment to moment impact, emotion, humor, and surprise/wonder.. This movie surprised and moved me multiple times. (Spoiler) It feels like the movie and series are breaking from the tired old usual mold of Good vs. Evil, and into something different. We already had that story arc with episodes 1-6. (Jedi vs Sith, Empire vs Rebellion) To phrase what Luke said (in the trailers) it's time for the Jedi to end..… Expand
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FromDec 15, 2017
what a waste of time weak plot, lazy acting, terrible jokes every 30s, at least the phantom menace was only 136 minutes. My head will hurt tomorow from all the facepalming
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BigB0SSDec 15, 2017
Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap. Grade A dog crap.
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skykappahDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good movie that rights the wrongs of TFA. The directing is top notch with great pacing and good acting, so I'm dumbfounded by how much hate there is within the USER SCORES because it's so much better than TFA. For myself.. TLJ is the 3rd best Star Wars film after ANH and even then it's almost on par with it. It really was enjoyable and I wasn't bored at any point like I was with TFA.

Now for one scene which a lot of people are complaining about... Injured and unconscious Leia floating in space and then she wakes up to self rescues by launching herself towards the safety of a ship. It was a magical moment like a Superman moment. People seem to think that was farfetched... No it isn't, it should be common knowledge that Leia has force potential equal to her brother but has never really used it, until now. So calm down!!

Okay, now among other complaints like dumb convenient situations... Uhm that is in all Star Wars movies... It's no excuse to dislike this or any Star Wars film especially when you call yourself a fan of the original trilogy, like so many unhappy reviewers have been stating.

Luke Skywalker dying... why not? He over exerted himself with an insane feat. Don't worry people, Jedi like Luke are even more powerful when they ascend. It won't be the last we see of him.

I scored this movie a 10 to level out the unfair scores people have been giving out. It's a 9 really. Let go of the hate and you will like TLJ.… Expand
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spectre6683Dec 15, 2017
All this negativity is why we can't have nice things. TFA was too close to the originals and the fans hated it, now TLJ is too far and they hate it. There's no winning. Honestly my rating is a 8.8/9, but someone needs to offset all the 0's.All this negativity is why we can't have nice things. TFA was too close to the originals and the fans hated it, now TLJ is too far and they hate it. There's no winning. Honestly my rating is a 8.8/9, but someone needs to offset all the 0's. Could have used a little less humor, let us live a little more in the emotion of the moment. That being said at least the jokes worked. SW has always been a little cheesy, and that's okay, but in my opinion they slightly cheapened the maturity of this entry. I liked the movement away from the black and white morality of the series, towards something more real and adult. This is a Star Wars film that's finally willing to acknowledge the grey areas, and I think the series is better for it. Yeah, there are still a lot of toy commercials in this, but it's SW, what do you expect?

All the things you want from the series are here. Space battles, ground battles, adventure, excitement, heroes and villains. The spectacle of it all is amazing, if not a little overlong. The saber duals featured here are by far the best choreography the series has ever seen. No spoilers, but about 2/3 of the way through is a sequence that I don't think Lucas could have conceived on his best day. These expected moments are solid, but what this film really has going for it is when it steps away from those expectations. To start with there's actual character development, believable and relatable character growth! TLJ features some of the most nuanced people I've seen in a major studio franchise film. Finn could have used a little more to work with, but his B-story is still fun, and has some payoff for the future of the series. What always made Han so great was that he felt like a real person dropped into this fantastic world. His presence is missed, but Rey and Kylo make up for this in spades.

This finally feels like a new direction for the series, and as someone who grew up with the original trilogy, I'm happy to move beyond the characters that shaped my childhood. Those characters are still here, and feel so much more real than they ever have before. You can feel the weight of 30 years of war on all of them, especially when you look in Luke's eyes. Life seldom turns out the way you expect it to, and this movie acknowledges that. I think this sentiment is the exact reason so many have trouble with the film, they want a simple story of good versus evil. They want the heroes that they know and love to be challenged, but they also want it to be safe. This movie is not safe. It wants you to see beyond the space opera conflict. To see that the universe is larger than Rebels and Empires. It wants to break the cycle and become something more. I applaud the audacity of this, and enjoyed every moment in the theatre.… Expand
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tinchekDec 15, 2017
Incredibly beautiful movie. Loved the characterization of the characters and even some that fans hated. Loved Luke, Rey and Kylo. War scenes and fight scenes are amazing. Rose and Fins bit in the movie is unnecessary to the plot of the film.Incredibly beautiful movie. Loved the characterization of the characters and even some that fans hated. Loved Luke, Rey and Kylo. War scenes and fight scenes are amazing. Rose and Fins bit in the movie is unnecessary to the plot of the film. Rose herself is an unnecessary character given way too much screen time and importance.… Expand
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HerrLoganDec 15, 2017
Whyyyyyy? Why we have to watch bad jokes in an unpropriete scenes? Why good character dies in no reason? Why we have to watch story about a first order cruiser chasing a rebel fleet? Why deus ex machina and cliche everywhere? J.J.Abrams, canWhyyyyyy? Why we have to watch bad jokes in an unpropriete scenes? Why good character dies in no reason? Why we have to watch story about a first order cruiser chasing a rebel fleet? Why deus ex machina and cliche everywhere? J.J.Abrams, can you fix it?… Expand
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aghoDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Left the cinema incredibly disappointed. So many things wrong with this movie which makes me worried for the future of the franchise with the countless spin offs and yet another trilogy on the way.

Cons: -CGI in some places was terrible, they managed to make this film look worse than TFA and RO. Some very dodgy looking scenes and the animals on the casino planet looked shoddy. -Acting was less than impressive (although Adam Driver and Mark Hamill were great).
-Luke, who faced both Vader and Palpatine and managed to sway Vader back into the light side, was scared of Kylo Ren, who had not even gone to the dark side yet, and, for a brief moment, tried to kill him. Completely out of character. -Princess Leia flying through space (no explanation needed).
-The whole Finn and Rose sub plot was not needed, boring and bad. It slowed the film down considerably, was completely pointless in the end, introduced DJ (who was incredibly irritating IMO), 5 minutes talking about how cruel the animals were treated (why is this needed) and were conveniently thrown into prison with a hacker. -Snoke, who in TFA was made out to be this all powerful Sith Master, is killed off halfway through. No explanation to his backstory, who he was, how he came to power. -Poe stalling Hux at the start. Again, no explanation needed. -Captian Phasma, like in TFA, literally does nothing in this film and, even worse, is killed. Probably had about 10 minutes screen time in both movies combined. -Comic relief/cringey 'jokes' every 5 minutes.
-Unanswered questions from TFA. How was Anakin's/Luke's lightsaber found? What's happened to the Knights of Ren?
-Poe and Finn, although my favourite characters from TFA, fell flat in this movie.
-Luke dying.
-BB8
-Pogrs.
(I would mention Rey's parents basically being nobodies, but I don't think we've got the actual answer to that yet).

Pros:
-Kylo Ren was the most interesting character by far. Adam Driver was excellent.
-Some cool visuals - e.g when the Supremacy gets blown up. -Luke vs Kylo scene.
-Yoda.
-Enjoyed the training of Rey and Luke.
-Thought Daisy Ridley was good, still think Rey is a good and interesting character.
-Kylo Ren + Rey v Snoke's bodyguards.… Expand
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elashDec 15, 2017
I wish i could say this was a good movie but it was not, they essentially ended a trilogy in 2 movies along with my interest. I grew up with the original trilogy so this is very disappointing. it was on par with phantom menace a lot ofI wish i could say this was a good movie but it was not, they essentially ended a trilogy in 2 movies along with my interest. I grew up with the original trilogy so this is very disappointing. it was on par with phantom menace a lot of forced jokes unlike empire that was a desperate struggle with suttle jokes/ innuendos this was almost slap stick. Blahhhhhh no better than justice league… Expand
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thenotorioustacDec 15, 2017
Best movie in the series! No complaints at all! Honestly, It gave me answers I wanted and left me wanting more Star Wars! I can't wait til Episode 9 AND the Han Solo movies! WONDERFUL JOB DISNEY!!!
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BlakebortlesDec 15, 2017
Wow. What a let down. I'm speechless at how awful this movie was. I made an account just to say how much I hate this movie. I saw it last night and I'm still upset.
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saeryneDec 15, 2017
I will update this with a more in-depth review later on, so as to avoid choking the net with spoilers. In short: I loved it. It had weak moments, but where it was strong, it was strong. I can see why lots of people hate it, but it was neededI will update this with a more in-depth review later on, so as to avoid choking the net with spoilers. In short: I loved it. It had weak moments, but where it was strong, it was strong. I can see why lots of people hate it, but it was needed to set the ground work for everything that is to come. If you loved Rogue One and Empire, you will likely really love this entry in the series. It is compelling, fraught with peril, danger, and sacrifice.… Expand
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B3ckettDec 15, 2017
This is coming from an avid Star Wars fan.
I didn't expect a brilliant movie, I expected them to deepen the plot and the characters introduced in Force Awakens. All of them had potential.
Yet it was all turned in favor of doing a Marvel movieThis is coming from an avid Star Wars fan.
I didn't expect a brilliant movie, I expected them to deepen the plot and the characters introduced in Force Awakens. All of them had potential.
Yet it was all turned in favor of doing a Marvel movie in the Star Wars universe. A good laugh here and there is okay, but this movie puts too much emphasis on bringing up laughs.

I loved some of the lines from Luke. The were the sound of the fans - the past Jedis did lots of things wrong and that's what finally broke him. Yet he was out of character at least two or three times.

Poe was a puppy held in a cage. Lots of noise and movement, but in the end - none of effect. Finn could be completely cut out of the movie and it wouldn't change a thing.

Leia had her scenes and one in particular should've been her last. That would be so much more both for her and Kylo. Yet they went with Superman style. Foolish.

Hux is a joke in this movie and I reckon that's on purpose.

While this one was not able to deliver the same thing that "Empire strikes back" did, it copied some of it, while also borrowing from "Return of the Jedi", yet lacking it's depth.

Kylo Ren is not and will never be the next Vader. Adam Driver tries hard, but all that is being written for his character makes it impossible.

Snoke was put to waste in the movie.

The FO and Resistance chase was absurd, and I mean absurd while looking at all SW movies and the final fight was just so plain and simple, it irritated me.

I feel a bit broken by this movie, as I see where Disney wants to go with it. "Kill the past", as Kylo states it, is Disney's plan. Cut the ties with the previous installments. That is "a" strategy.

I find it a broken one, as it could've built a new cult based on the old movies, sparkled with a fresh look, yet it killed both.

To sum up, two quotes:
- Mark Hamill on his role in TLD: "When I read 8, I told Rian [Johnson, the writer-director], 'I fundamentally disagree with virtually everything you've decided about my character'," Hamill said during an ABC interview.
- "This is not going to go the way you think." I concur. Sadly.… Expand
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Taylo226Dec 15, 2017
The bad far out weighs the good in this movie, and I am not talking about the force. The star destroyers cant catch a ship not in warp. For heavens sake send a ship from the other direction.
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CoreyC55Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was disappointed with The Last Jedi. I feel they really dropped the ball. We all expected with a big confrontation between Luke and Snoke and got nothing. Snoke was the most undeveloped villain since the Wicked Witch of the East in the Oz prequel with James Franco. The space casino could have worked better if the code breaker and owner was Lando Calrissian. If this was a passing the torch to the next generation of heroes and villains they greatly missed the mark.… Expand
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BrentfilmsDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DISSAPOINTING. This was prequel territory with more than abundant slapstick and shallow characters. Much of the “new direction” did not feel fresh, inventive or satisfying. There were a handful of good scenes but most of it felt cheap and deeply disrespectful to the original source. TFA was a mediocre remake of ANH - but it still FELT like Star Wars. TLJ feels more like a parody. Like one of the main plot points, the series may have just run out of gas with no momentum into Episode 9.… Expand
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dwhitey3464Dec 15, 2017
these critics are a F**king joke do not read into it and don't go in thinking this is a 10/10 movie. this is 2/10. not one second do I feel any emotional tie to any of these characters. this was written and directed by a total... amateurthese critics are a F**king joke do not read into it and don't go in thinking this is a 10/10 movie. this is 2/10. not one second do I feel any emotional tie to any of these characters. this was written and directed by a total... amateur and I'm not for one second embellishing. I'm so disappointed and just plane shocked that this is what they came out with... completely lost me.… Expand
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MaglenDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A completely average movie in almost every way. You could almost literally not watch this movie and not miss much going into the next movie. So many of the characters they introduced in The Force Awakens are simply thrown away for no reason.… Expand
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woodhomerDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't expecting much from Episode VIII, but this is way more worse than i thought it could get.

Here my Pros and Cons WITH SPOILERS:
PRO - The effects are real badass some times
- The Hyperspace flight throught the ship
- The Technic luke brings up at the end

CONS
- The Story takes a **** about what "The Force Awakens" tried to introduce. We all thought: "Hmm, who's this supreme leader snoke? where does he come from? how strong he's connected to the force?". But then he gets killed by his student who haven't even finished his "apprenticeship". Supreme leader snoke is not frightening in any scene and is now replaced with this young boy who doesent know if he should cry or kill anybody around him.
- All Star wars movies nowadays need this cute little alien-animals, and then have to show them 10 times
- Some jokes are ridiculous --> Like Luke throwes the light saber away, after 1000 laser shoots Luke scratches his shoulder, the joke Leia brings about her hair when he meets Luke... thats just a few of them. This only shows that Disney doesen't take the franchise serious. It must be funy in most of the scenes, even if it fits or not.

I am not looking forward for episode IX. All of you, who may like this movie that much, are in my opinion new fans who don't care about the older trilogys or blind fanboys who take everything disney will throw at us the next 10 or whatever years.… Expand
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jacobfrenchDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. completely wastes all the potential from force awakens. luke skywalker, who spent all of episode 6 trying to redeem his dad, senses a little bit of darkness in kylo ren and decides to kill him. give me a break… Expand
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AdamJensen77Dec 15, 2017
Disney just destroyed the entire star wars saga and the plot of the new characters with this film, a completely disrespect to the fans and to Luke, the most beloved character in the entire franchise.
Some characters like snoke or phasma whereDisney just destroyed the entire star wars saga and the plot of the new characters with this film, a completely disrespect to the fans and to Luke, the most beloved character in the entire franchise.
Some characters like snoke or phasma where there just to sell action figures. Star wars ended in episode 6 for me.… Expand
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Miles_SDec 15, 2017
It's hard to talk about the movie without revealing spoilers, but it is excellent and a massive improvement over Episode VII. Deserves a lot of praise.
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willburstyle06Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi plot is trash don't believe the hype. Still haven't forgiven Disney for disregarding almost everything from the EU as "Legends" just so they could make room for their own **** story and characters. The prequels may have had bad acting (mainly anakin) but at least they were ambitious and built upon the Star Wars Mythos instead of whatever the **** the The Last Jedi is working towards story wise. Also you had a perfect setup from the EU with Darth Plagueis that would have connected all 3 trilogy with the Skywalkers together but nope no backstory at all....… Expand
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Kingrichardthe3Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I read the Aftermath books, some of the EU, the comics, and watch the cartoons. I love Star Wars and once TLJ ended I said to my wife that was the most bored I had been watching a Star Wars movie. Even worse than some of the prequels. TFA did such a good job with Solo and Leia feeling like they were older versions of their original trilogy selves, but in TLJ Luke and (even Leia) this time around just were just new characters played by the actors we are familiar with. New characters were introduced for no reason other than to kill off somone Disney is trying to make us have an emotional connection to (why didn't Ackbar get to crash the ship, true fans would have been into it, and that plot point was used in the 3rd Aftermath book).… Expand
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DangerDeeDec 15, 2017
I don't think I have ever been as disappointed in a film as I was when leaving the cinema after seeing The Last Jedi.

The Pros -Kylo Ren was a genuinely interesting character and the actor did a great job in portraying his battle betweenI don't think I have ever been as disappointed in a film as I was when leaving the cinema after seeing The Last Jedi.

The Pros

-Kylo Ren was a genuinely interesting character and the actor did a great job in portraying his battle between the dark and the light.

-Carrie Fisher delivers a brilliant performance.

-One or two moments when the film manages to recreate the magic of Star Wars

The cons

-Many boring characters that serve no purpose to the plot.

-Complete disregard to the universe and rules established by previous movies.

-Plot lines that end up being inconsequential to story.

-The art direction and cinematography moves away from any other star wars film.

-The humor is very "marvel like" every character has to have several one liners that take away from the seriousness of the story.

-Unlike any other star wars movie.



Conclusion

If you are a fan of The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy then you might enjoy this film, however if you are looking for a good Star Wars movie then I'm afraid that "This isn't the film you're looking for… Expand
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LahaulDec 15, 2017
If we talk only about the movie, it is a good movie: it was impressive, some scenes were really cool and I was about to cry at the end. So if you are not that into Star Wars, you will have a good moment and you'll enjoy this movie. But as aIf we talk only about the movie, it is a good movie: it was impressive, some scenes were really cool and I was about to cry at the end. So if you are not that into Star Wars, you will have a good moment and you'll enjoy this movie. But as a huge fan of Star Wars, I'm a bit worried. Like the VII, this movie doesn't add some interesting facts to the SW universe, and many question asked in the VII are still unanswered: Knights of Ren? Origins of Snoke? Moreover even if it's better done than in the VII, there are still copied-pasted scenes from the original trilogy: there is the equivalent of Hoth, Obi-Wan's death, The Emperor and Darth Vador vs Luke, the elevator from episode VI, rebels'escape from Hoth, the cave from Dagobah... and that's so sad. When will Disney offer us a new Star Wars? But with RO and episode VIII, they took more risks. Maybe IX will be a true SW, but isn't it too late?… Expand
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AmbaryernoDec 15, 2017
One word sums the film up: Anticlimactic. Virtually every plot point set up in The Force Awakens, or revisited from the Original Trilogy, ultimately falls flat and without real impact. It's not helped that there are so many plot pointsOne word sums the film up: Anticlimactic. Virtually every plot point set up in The Force Awakens, or revisited from the Original Trilogy, ultimately falls flat and without real impact. It's not helped that there are so many plot points crammed into the film that it's unable to devote sufficient time to any of them to feel truly satisfying. This all combines to rob the few good moments of their impact.… Expand
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LakarDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is one of the best star wars movies, however it is in no way the best star wars movie. Now some people don't like the movie because of some scenes that are in the film and now thats fine not everything works in the movie however there are still some many good scenes that really work. Some story elements are amazing for example Snokes death is one of the best points because it puts Kylo Ren in command of the First order, I feel like this because I really don't think that you need a Palpatine type character in every trilogy. Now I'm not gonna spoil any more of the movie. Now there is something that the people must remember and that is you cannot instantly judge this movie immediately after you come out of the theater. 9.5 star destroyers out of 10… Expand
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sliderh2oDec 15, 2017
How on earth can you make a worse star wars film then The Phantom menace? They have managed to do it. The movie is a bad sitcom comedy, the only thing missing was the fake audio laughter after a bad joke. I mean im still in shock at how badHow on earth can you make a worse star wars film then The Phantom menace? They have managed to do it. The movie is a bad sitcom comedy, the only thing missing was the fake audio laughter after a bad joke. I mean im still in shock at how bad this movie was! When looking at a movie you pay attention to the fan reviews not Hollywood. When looking at a video game review you pay attention to the critics not the fans. I wonder if the power of Disney has forced some reviewers hands as I cannot believe the positive reviews I've seen. Awful, truly awful. Worst SW film by a country mile.… Expand
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MikeHogan1Dec 15, 2017
I can't even clearly express how much I hate this movie. I made this account just so I can vent my hatred. This was a joke! It felt like a huge **** you, we know your gonna see it.It was an insult to the fans intelligence. I literally can notI can't even clearly express how much I hate this movie. I made this account just so I can vent my hatred. This was a joke! It felt like a huge **** you, we know your gonna see it.It was an insult to the fans intelligence. I literally can not think of a worse movie in terms of failing to deliver. This was incoherent garbage. The story was cut and paste of 5 and 6 scenes with new characters that suck ass and have not been developed at all and I could care less if they all died. The only thing that could have made this movie worth watching is if every single new character was killed off. I ****ing hate Rey, Finn, Poe, The Random Chrome Trooper(that serves no point whatsoever), Kylo(a big baby **** that I feel no reason to fear as a dark figure) the General for the First Order(a joke of a character) and can we please stop with the whole women are unstoppable and men are idiots feminist tripe. Sometimes people are dumb and sometimes they are smart it isn't restricted to sex and race. This was total **** I wish I could get my money back. Also, Finn and random janitor girls entire story was useless. It did nothing but to serve some sort of PETA/evil 1% rich people talking point for the virtue signalling Hollywood left crowd. Propaganda isn't art. It doesn't make it through the test of time because it isn't honest with its story. God this was trash and it will be forgotten.… Expand
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LevatiDec 15, 2017
One movie fundamentally ruined both the Saga, and it's most memorable characters. It's a travesty what was done. For some reason this site wants a minimum of 150 characters long, and that's just stupid.
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napoleon1588Dec 15, 2017
A complete disaster and mess. **** on the old and new stories and characters alike with the same bland rehashing and annoying mary sue Rey from TFA. I seriously question the honesty of modern critics.
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Bork25Dec 15, 2017
A very disappointing movie. Was not a fan at all of how Luke Skywalker's character was treated. Also, many of the characters were underdeveloped and the ending was horrible. Almost killed any excitement I had for episode 9.
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bwpedersonDec 15, 2017
Here's what I think of SW8 without spoiling any of the movie for those who want to see it anyway.
Why does this movie exist? What's that you say? To further develop and play out characters and situations that started in the previous episodeHere's what I think of SW8 without spoiling any of the movie for those who want to see it anyway.
Why does this movie exist? What's that you say? To further develop and play out characters and situations that started in the previous episode while carefully handling beloved characters that have been used throughout the entire series? Don't expect to see too much of that.
I don't think this director has ever watched all the Star Wars movies. This movie has little and desperately needs soul, heart, and drama. If you can get past the slapstick humor(why is that in here?), characters behaving completely un-characteristically, and plot devices that have no business being in this movie, there are some absolutely beautiful cinematic imagery on display here. Most of the moments that should have been very dramatic, sentimental, and emotional were completely mishandled and shallow. All the care that Abrams(SW7) and Edwards(R1) put into continuing this story arc is completely wasted here on comedic devices.
Where does the series go from this one? I can't even imagine. Still not the worst part of this series. Episode 2 takes that crown for me.… Expand
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RolodexDec 15, 2017
"Let the past die, and do stupid stuff." should be the tagline. This movie deserves a zero just for what they do with Luke, or rather the missed opportunities with one of cinema greatest heroes. Watch the bland new characters participate in"Let the past die, and do stupid stuff." should be the tagline. This movie deserves a zero just for what they do with Luke, or rather the missed opportunities with one of cinema greatest heroes. Watch the bland new characters participate in pointless plots while Luke and Leia are mere props for a non-existent story. The humor at first is refreshing, but soon becomes tiresome and makes everything a joke. Rian Johnson wrote a third tier fan-fiction that doesn't make any sense. Uninspired, it feels a times like a botched remix of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi without understanding what made those movies great. There is so many cringy moments, like this random kid force-grabbing a broom followed by a close up of his face watching the stars. It's long, we don't care about the characters and just keep watching for this moment we think it's going to happen that's going to make it worth it, but it just gets worse.… Expand
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surfnow3Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright here it goes. I really love Star Wars and have no problem with making big changes in these movies. However they need to make sense and flow with the story line. I have no problem with surprises either. This movie was the worst of all the Star Wars I have ever seen. The actors in my opinion did a really good job. The problem was the story, it was all over the place. My biggest issue lies with the way Luke Skywalker was handled. Luke being a bad ass was snuffed out and died in the worst possible way a movie could. Luke going to an island to hide and no backstory to discuss what hes been doing, or anything makes things even worse. Luke continues to wander off and dissapear, to suddenly show up again with Rey. I like Reys character and agree with the direction they are going with her, but her character was underdeveloped as well, back to Luke. All Star Wars fans know Luke is extremely powerful and wise. This movie makes him appear to be a lowly old man who has nothing going for him, and has a pitty party. Then to make things worse, at the end of the movie, he suddenly shows up out of nowhere as a projection... Really? This is the worst part. If your going to kill Luke fine, but he dies on a rock after not even fighting Rey in real life. There is no honor in the way Luke dies, he may be giving the resistance time to flee, but hes so powerful he could have did some extreme damage to the FO. I had a bad feeling when I heard of Rian Johnson directing this movie. People praised movies like Looper, that was garbage and mostly everything else hes done. Hopefully JJ Abrahms can save Episode 9. Severely dissapointed with this movie. I will compare TFA, to this movie. When I went to see TFA, there was a standing ovation and people were really excited by that movie after it ended. When this movie, the look on peoples faces and people talking how badly this movie was said it all. There was no standing ovation, there was no clapping at all.… Expand
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LordDoranDec 15, 2017
Ruined everything good about, Luke and effectively ruined my childhood. If you want 2 hours of boredom, and nothing climatic happening go ahead. Just going to try and pretend this sequel didn't happen.
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BrightLordDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a life long fan who was appalled at the prequels. I had very low expectations for Episode 7 and it was good, but I felt it was lacking. Rogue One was my favorite movie since the originals, and now Disney has delivered a work I believe deserves a place in my top three. This is the first movie that I feel actually scores on par with the original three movies. Do not listen to the naysayers. Frankly, I've read the bad user reviews and I cannot find any coherency in the outrage, nor do I share any of their opinions.

This movie does something that Star Wars has been lacking since the original 3 movies. It stands alone, yet is part of a greater story.

SPOILERS TO FOLLOW:

I have heard people complain about the casino planet. I found it refreshing that Star Wars would take on something as cerebral as arms manufacturers and point out that wars are always armed by the same people who are just exploiting division.

I have heard people complain that Snoke was wasted....... Snoke was never necessary in the first place. We didn't need another emperor. They could have just brought back clones of the true emperor. There was so much emotion in the scene with Snokes death. It was the perfect end.

I've heard people complain about Luke, but these people have obviously never explored any of the written works that were once cannon and are not now. Luke was always going to be tempted by the dark side and haunted by it well for he removed all the instruments of the dark from the universe (except for Snoke, whom I believe was a terrible character to begin with and one of my pet peeves from Episode 7. However, we could have used a little more back story, but I digress). There must be balance, and without balance Luke starts seeing the dark in Kylo Ren. He almost strikes Kylo down in anger. Brilliant. Luke was never perfect. I wanted to see his flaws, and this installment did not disappoint.

I've heard people complain that Luke didn't show off his power. What do you call him appearing from across the galaxy as he meditates on the ocean world of Ahch-To. I mean come on, not even Yoda pulled off a stunt like that. I'm glad they didn't have him bouncing around like a buffoon the way they did with Yoda in the prequels. I love the fact that they refocused the Force as a religion, and that Luke becomes a proponent of the death of the old religion. There has to be balance. The Jedi were not balance. The Jedi lead to the Sith. There answer is somewhere in between, and I hope that Episode 9 expands upon this.

All in all, Episode 8 is now top 3 Star Wars movies of all time.… Expand
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mjgo9o9Dec 15, 2017
Clearly this film is divisive, and its easy to understand why. Even among those that did not enjoy the movie, many still agree that it is exciting and well acted. Most who didn't like it tend to take issue with its near disregard for theClearly this film is divisive, and its easy to understand why. Even among those that did not enjoy the movie, many still agree that it is exciting and well acted. Most who didn't like it tend to take issue with its near disregard for the sanctity of the series. It is a challenging movie, a movie that exists in a moral grey area when Star Wars largely up till this point has dealt in absolutes, blacks and whites. But to me that is invigorating. The prequels were criticized for their poor special effects, poor plotting and dialogue, poor acting, and overall not "feeling" like Star Wars movies, with the exception of Episode III which began to approach the feeling of the original trilogy. We want a movie that feels like the original trilogy, many fans said. Then came along The Force Awakens, with great actors, great dialogue, great practical effects and sets, and which returned the series to the kind of story and plotting fans had been asking for. But then came the criticisms that it was too derivative, played things safe, and didn't try anything new. Now with The Last Jedi, we have a movie with the fine acting, spectacular action, practical sets, shot on film, which takes risks, moves the series in new directions, and broadens our understanding of the force, the light and the dark side, and what it means to be a hero. Yet there are criticisms - how dare they change this, how dare they make this character act in this way, how dare they challenge what I thought I knew...it hardly seems fair to me.

I believe there exist fans who did not like the prequels, who thought The Force Awakens was too derivative, and now are up in arms about The Last Jedi. To any fan that finds themselves in that position, I ask: what do you want? I do not mean that flippantly, but genuinely. What is this Star Wars movie you have in mind that you have yet to see? Because if only the original trilogy is worthwhile in your estimate, than perhaps you do not like the movies as movies as much as you like the fandom that comes along with them. The original trilogy is not perfect, and a lot of criticisms that have been directed towards the prequels and the sequels should, and have been directed at the originals. They are intentionally derivative of older works, much of the special effects do not hold up, the acting is often suspect, and on and on. But they are fun, and they are cherished, and they mean something to many.

I think the problem with Star Wars is that its such a huge universe full of so many possibilities, that sometimes when something in the universe doesnt conform in the way an individual imagined it should, it makes them very upset. But if you asked 100 different fans what should happen with a certain character, or which direction a certain plot should go in, you might very well receive 100 different answers, so how do you begin to please everyone. You can't so you have to make the movie you would want to see, and hope that its a movie that resonates with the fans. In this case, I think Johnson made the movie he would like to see, which is one that does not play it safe and which challenges its audience to think, consider, and discuss.

If you have not yet seen the movie, I would suggest going in with an open mind, and trying to enjoy where the movie takes you, not dwell on how closely the movie confirms to where you hoped it would take you.

And if you dont like it, and you didnt like TFA, and you didnt like the prequels, then I guess you'll just have to write your own Star Wars script and try to get it made.… Expand
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lucascrum1Dec 15, 2017
Awkward humor, forced or bad answers to commonly asked questions after Force Awakens. The conflict, pain and suffering never felt real. So many things wrong with this film and it could have been salvaged a little by simply making Luke doAwkward humor, forced or bad answers to commonly asked questions after Force Awakens. The conflict, pain and suffering never felt real. So many things wrong with this film and it could have been salvaged a little by simply making Luke do something truly bad ass. I left feeling empty and unexcited for episode IX, JJ Abrams has a tall task ahead of him to take this steaming pile that Rian Johnson left him. There needs to be a new villain introduced in Episode IX 100% more bad ass, feared and scarier than what Kylo Ren is. So bad. Critics raving about this movie are idiots.… Expand
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boocockyDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most boring, jumbled, confusing Star Wars I have ever seen, a total snooze fest. The plot was horrible, character development was minimal and some of the special effects were terribly rendered. Since when can Princess Leia fly through space??? Come on, I know we have to suspend disbelief sometimes but WTF. I would rank this tied with Episode 1 for last or maybe even dead last in the series. Total garbage, I cant take any more bad Star Wars movies.… Expand
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NathdollDec 15, 2017
This movie destroys everything about Star Wars. Force, Jedi, Dark side, Luke and everything else is sucks. Nothing is **** explained. It is not clear why the events happened. Characters have no purpose. Director Rian Johnson takes Star WarsThis movie destroys everything about Star Wars. Force, Jedi, Dark side, Luke and everything else is sucks. Nothing is **** explained. It is not clear why the events happened. Characters have no purpose. Director Rian Johnson takes Star Wars and throws it in a big hole.… Expand
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johnyflyinDec 15, 2017
That's it, I'm out, I'm done. I will NEVER forgive Disney for what they've done to this series. I'll admit, I came for one thing: to see Luke do some awesome stuff now that he's a 9th-level Jedi Grandmaster. Instead he acts like a grumpy oldThat's it, I'm out, I'm done. I will NEVER forgive Disney for what they've done to this series. I'll admit, I came for one thing: to see Luke do some awesome stuff now that he's a 9th-level Jedi Grandmaster. Instead he acts like a grumpy old hobo for almost the whole runtime.… Expand
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johnnystockDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved all the other movies very much and this is the worst movie of all by a million years! Here's why the 1 score;
-Luke milking an alien and drinking the green cum outta it; unecessary and disgusting, who thought of that!!?? fire him!! Its going to be the mark where the good Star Wars end!..like..''hey, you remember the **** Star Wars?...uhn the one with the alien milking scene!??'' WOWWWW that suck
-All the heroes are super weak, except Luke at this one moment. Dies in a boring way. Other heroes all fail miserably..why making a movie about it??
-This movie goes no where; nothing is explained from E7 plus you know you wont get any real or good answer later.
-Dark side isnt much dark at all and the bright side, not so good. I feel like Kylo and Ren should really work together, Kylo did save Ray!..no trust but whatever, confusing still. Bad dialogue.
-New annoying that shout and does nothing else. Jar Jar bink did have an army to fight at least and played a significant role. This is just for sale gimmik but its too much ''in your face cute so buy toys''
-Yoda set the fire to explain things to the old Jedi tree and say its stupid books...I mean is just that to learn the force!!?? They missed a huge opportunity to add depth to the Jedi training and origin...no explanation except old books. What a let down.
-Rebel star pilot dont do nothing and no mission, except Leia making him look stupid. Another let down on a hero.
-Casino scene...dont know what it brings to the movie.
-Kylo is stupid and weak and so Ray, but Snoke is the joke of the century...the 'not so great Snoke' ahhahaha

The more i thnink about it, the more it deserves a 0, but I'll give it a 1 because there is some badass effect, but Star Wars is over for me. I'll wait for better movie on Jedis and Darth whatever, but not part of this stupid story.… Expand
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MB_Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thoroughly meh for me. Maybe I'm just sick of Star Wars? I just don't care anymore, about the characters or the story, tbh I only watched it so that the inevitable month long RLM cash in material makes sense.

Talking of making sense, spoilers... But why did the baddies spend the entire middle of the film milling about waiting for the goodies to go on adventures (which lead no where) rather than just blowing them all away? We're the goodies too far away? Couldn't they warp speed in front of them?! Also if the goodies can man an entire battleship with one person and fly it into the baddies main ship, why didn't they do that to begin with? They wait til the entire fleet is destroyed before evacuating and kamakazing their big one?! And if Luke was going to push up some flora why didn't he come along in person and do it it would have been the same result and not looked like a weird force illusion thing which was stretching the mumbo jumbo a little far already with the vision chit chats earlier in the film? Also if you're going to knock off an old member of the cast as a sacrifice why not do that with the character who's real life counterpoint has passed? Was that too distasteful? More distasteful than replacing actors with CGI zombies?

Oh I don't care, I don't even want to know the answers, I don't care about the remaining characters enough to come along for 9. I'm out.… Expand
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SpunkyMonkeyDec 15, 2017
I walked out. Sorry, but whilst I begrudgingly tolerated TFA's butchery of Han by turning him into an old, hobbling loser (not to mention destroying the Leia-Han relationship) what they did with Luke here was just beyond all potential fears,I walked out. Sorry, but whilst I begrudgingly tolerated TFA's butchery of Han by turning him into an old, hobbling loser (not to mention destroying the Leia-Han relationship) what they did with Luke here was just beyond all potential fears, and totally unbelievable too. I've 2 kids, one 3 months, the other has just turned 2 y/o, and I plan on having more. None of them will ever be allowed near anything which carries the Disney brand.… Expand
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leelustigDec 15, 2017
A phenomenally innovative and extremely ballsy entry to the series. The fact that many fans aren't appreciating it, is how you know it was a different, unexpected and high risk-taking film. Smarter, less "black and white" and more complexA phenomenally innovative and extremely ballsy entry to the series. The fact that many fans aren't appreciating it, is how you know it was a different, unexpected and high risk-taking film. Smarter, less "black and white" and more complex than any Star Wars film before it. Gives each and every character (new and old) a ton of dimension, deep motives and a reason to empathize with, even the wildlife and droids. Characters that were lame in The Force Awakens now have plenty of reason for us to care for them, and have worthy subplots that will be stuck in your mind long after viewing. Everyone is greatly tested. The film takes the series to new places, cracks open the flaws of Star Wars lore and questions them, further strengthening the story of the saga as a whole. The film has huge personality, not afraid to make fun of itself and to cast aside dopey fan theories in a way that feels almost meta. If you are a huge Wars fan but also desire something new from the series, this is your film. Long Live Supreme Leader Rian.… Expand
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likepoopDec 15, 2017
have never felt bored sitting through a Star Wars film until tonight. Don't get me wrong, there were some up ticks in this film, but you have to suffer to get to the good stuff. The tone was silly at times and the plot devices were veryhave never felt bored sitting through a Star Wars film until tonight. Don't get me wrong, there were some up ticks in this film, but you have to suffer to get to the good stuff. The tone was silly at times and the plot devices were very convoluted. In some scenes, characters are explaining things in gruesome detail that you should know from simply watching the scene. This complete lack of subtlety makes these scenes feel forced.… Expand
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UselessThingDec 15, 2017
Star Wars used to be my favourite thing in the world, and now it is just alien to me. Possibly I am just getting old but whoever Disney is making these films for it most definitely isn't me.
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ashikenshinDec 15, 2017
It takes a huge dump on established characters, their developments and achievements. They don't understand what the force does or is and just use it to advance the plot. Rey doesn't get an explanation for why she is a mary sue but insteadIt takes a huge dump on established characters, their developments and achievements. They don't understand what the force does or is and just use it to advance the plot. Rey doesn't get an explanation for why she is a mary sue but instead gets above and beyond mary sue status, the entry should be renamed MaRey Sue. The First Order is an AI opponent on a video game set on very easy. They apparently are a bunch of bots waiting for the order to do basic stuff. Terrible movie, and the 86% critic rating is because Disney has money, not because the movie is any good. If you cared just a little bit about the characters in the original trilogy, don't watch this garbage.… Expand
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titocusomancusoDec 15, 2017
It's a very good film for watching in the cinema, but like a Star Wars film is very bad... Simply it ignores the Star Wars Universe. Luke is not like this Episode! Luke is good and tenacious, not an hermit :-(
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ImSadDec 15, 2017
One of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. Characters are completely wasted,and plot lines are utterly pointless. It takes everything that The Force Awakens set up, and completely destroys it for no good reason, and with no regardOne of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. Characters are completely wasted,and plot lines are utterly pointless. It takes everything that The Force Awakens set up, and completely destroys it for no good reason, and with no regard for it's characters. The point of the movie is to show you that nothing matters, and that it doesn't care about the saga as a whole. This film was filler garbage, and a waste of time.… Expand
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bjaDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ultimate letdown was my immediate reaction to the film. It is more irredeemable than Darth Vader. Incredibly poor character development with little to no plot development. The film focuses on forced humor and sight gags at the expense of advancing the story or developing the backgrounds of the characters. I have not been this disappointed since the Matrix sequel. It will take a lot to save this trilogy in Episode IX and my expectations will be very low for that film.… Expand
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SchizoidHorse9Dec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just feel... Empty. Basically, nothing of any consequence happened, whatsoever. Every major major plot thread was tossed out, and while I appreciate the attempt to bring something new to the table, I think it failed badly. Rey was boring and predictable, and the interesting possibility of her going to the dark side or going more grey was a completely blatant red herring. There were multiple character death fake outs, which simply existed to create cheap twists. Character motivations were vague at best, and non-existent at worst. There were tons of things going on, which mostly existed to pad runtime and make you feel like there was actually some sort of progress. The porgs literally served no movie purpose whatsoever, and weren't even introduced in any meaningful way. They just existed to sell plush toys for Disney. The only redeeming factors were Kylo Ren being an intense, layered, complex character, and Luke being equally well written. Additionally there was THAT great scene with Kylo and Rey. Those are the only things to redeem this movie for me.… Expand
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GasarakiDec 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie really needed someone to look it over and say "does this make any sense" or "why are we doing this?". Where to begin.

The"chase scene" in space doesn't make any sense. Tie fighters don't have a "limited" range. They just can't jump in to hyperspace. A transport can not do that much damage to a capital ship that big.

To much plot holes, I'm already tired of writing.… Expand
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