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keonbreezJan 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. despite all the negative reviews, this movie is actually really good. if you learn to look past your own expectations, you'll see that this is the logical progression of the star wars universe. After their defeat, the first order again goes on the hunt and destroys almost all of the resistance fleet. The good guys are on the run now and their last hope is Luke Skywalker. The thing with Luke in this movie is that he feels real. He doesn't feel like a soulless jedi knight like the prequels, but rather like an actual human being who faces regret and depression due to his past mistakes. He isn't the saving grace the resistance was hoping for, and it's up to Rey to convince him to return. He sees the potential that Rey possess and refuses to train her because he isn't afraid of her, he's afraid of himself. He knows that he won't be able to trust himself when training her, like his last encounter with Ben solo. Another thing this movie does really well is expand the character of kylo ren. He feels regret and is second guessing his action of killing his father, and snoke sees it. Kylo feels like a tortured soul in this movie, and the audience actually feels bad for this horrible person. I also really enjoyed the duel on crait. We get the big return of Luke, but not through his lightsaber abilities, but his connection to the force. There's a lot of hard decisions that were made in the creation of this movie, and I commend Rian Johnson for making a lot of the right choices. Unlike the other star wars movies that these 'die hard' fans scream about being the best, this movie has a moral. It shows us the cost of war, and how even though there's a winning side, there are companies and corporations that are winning even more.

With that being said, there are still some things I'd change about this movie. I love the inclusion of force ghost yoda, but the puppet looks a little off. Also, I feel like the death of phasma wasn't earned and felt a little forced.… Expand

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MangoturtleJan 14, 2021

Say what you want about the story decisions and character arcs, but you and everyone else has to agree it is the best LOOKING star wars movie. And it had pretty great music.

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mikesgold2KJan 19, 2021

powiew świeżości dla sagi. W wielu momentach zaskakuje i bawi się oczekiwaniami widza. Niezwykle dobry film w swojej kategorii.

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Darth1138Feb 3, 2021

A defining star wars movie for a new generation, this film did not deserve the backlash it received rian Johnson created a masterpiece

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alejose1210Feb 3, 2021

A brave movie that dares to question the fundamental tenets of Star Wars in order to reaffirm them.

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MrJurassicYTMar 30, 2021

A good fresh Star Wars story (despite what crusty OG fans say about Luke in this film) It was a very good movie and I liked what they did with lukes Character ark in this film

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RonbaAug 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Świetny film i trzeba go obejrzeć. Oglądać ten film i można.
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Roguejedi92Sep 22, 2021

The Last Jedi is often a thrilling, surprising, and emotional journey that should resonate with those who are fans of a galaxy far far away. Unfortunately, it just so happens that it doesn’t resonate in the same way to everyone. While TheThe Last Jedi is often a thrilling, surprising, and emotional journey that should resonate with those who are fans of a galaxy far far away. Unfortunately, it just so happens that it doesn’t resonate in the same way to everyone. While The Last Jedi bucks some of the tried and true tropes of the franchise, it arguably does so a way respectful to what was established both The Force Awakens and to themes within the entire saga. Minus a largely panned detour to the “space horse” races and a casino planet, The Last Jedi is perhaps one the most satisfying Star Wars movie from begin to end.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 2, 2022

Rian Johnson delivers on the most ambitious Star Wars film to-date. Bold, smart, rich with story and character depth, Johnson understands the heart of Star Wars goes beyond its superficial iconography. While a tad overlong and a bit messy atRian Johnson delivers on the most ambitious Star Wars film to-date. Bold, smart, rich with story and character depth, Johnson understands the heart of Star Wars goes beyond its superficial iconography. While a tad overlong and a bit messy at times (though never sloppy), The Last Jedi hits where it counts, and features some of the best material this franchise has seen since The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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Easy_mode123Jun 8, 2022

Mark hamill aka luke skywalker is acting so good in the movie. this is one of the most underated movies ever.

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brendenmp1Jul 29, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie's biggest crime is that JJ Abrams didn't stick the landing in TROS. The creative risks worked for me. Kylo struggling with what he wants the whole movie for him to commit to being the villain was great. Visually stunning and emotional. Everything you want in a star wars movie.… Expand

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CarlMarxPunkFeb 7, 2023

No one has understood what Star Wars truly is since George Lucas better than Rian Johnson. The only bad thing is that the movie ends. And the casino part. Nevertheless the epicness, the characters, all is done justice.

People **** that LukeNo one has understood what Star Wars truly is since George Lucas better than Rian Johnson. The only bad thing is that the movie ends. And the casino part. Nevertheless the epicness, the characters, all is done justice.

People **** that Luke is not Luke and his entire arc in the movie is that HE IS COMING BACK AROUND TO BEING LUKE. Media literacy is at an all time low. Anyway, good movie. Best Star Wars movie after Empire etc, etc.… Expand

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alerikandersonMay 12, 2023

Here me out, this is the most talked star wars movie, apart from rise of skywalker and solo, because of how bad it is and my thoughts are very mixed. Because one side I see Rian Johnson shot a really good looking movie with a good enoughHere me out, this is the most talked star wars movie, apart from rise of skywalker and solo, because of how bad it is and my thoughts are very mixed. Because one side I see Rian Johnson shot a really good looking movie with a good enough story. And the other is he ruined home generation hero Luke Skywalker and kind of did bizarre things to characters in this movie. But right now, And I mean right NOW, I can see Rian's intentions for what he was trying to do.… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023

Rian Johnson's profane direction was what the franchise needed not to better itself. And maybe not even to evolve (only partially). But maybe just simply to fit in. But you know, often the number one enemy of the Star Wars fandom is theRian Johnson's profane direction was what the franchise needed not to better itself. And maybe not even to evolve (only partially). But maybe just simply to fit in. But you know, often the number one enemy of the Star Wars fandom is the fandom itself. A divisive film that hasn't been understood and that doesn't accept third ways, is either beautiful or it sucks. Then you watch and see what came next (The Rise of Skywalker) and most importantly what did NOT come (Duel of the Fates). And therefore it is clear which is the more objective judgment.… Expand

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RangerFishDec 26, 2017

Just saw this movie tonight. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but then if you want perfection it's not in a Star Wars movie and never was.

There were a couple of goofy scenes, but then this is Star Wars. Mostly the humour worked forJust saw this movie tonight. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but then if you want perfection it's not in a Star Wars movie and never was.

There were a couple of goofy scenes, but then this is Star Wars. Mostly the humour worked for me, and the action was on point.… Expand

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SchroederRockDec 17, 2017

After a second watch, I understand what is likable about this film. There is a lot going on and the film tries to deliver the survival of the Rebellion in a way that is interesting end provocative. It almost works but the problems lie in theAfter a second watch, I understand what is likable about this film. There is a lot going on and the film tries to deliver the survival of the Rebellion in a way that is interesting end provocative. It almost works but the problems lie in the provocation from The Last Jedi and how it tried to force (no pun intended) select ideals on its audience. Take, for instance, the heavy-handed feminine heroism pushed throughout. Hardly any leaders of the Rebellion are men. Heck, the few that exist are mostly eradicated in the early, leaving Poe and Luke Skywalker as perhaps the only true male leads that matter in Star Wars. That would be fine if the female leads took control and made me believe that the Rebellion is in good hands but it takes over 2 hours for me to finally feel any semblance of certainty and that's only when Rey and Poe appear to take the reins of the whole operation. Vice Admiral Holdo was a great, albeit small character to showcase female heroics but when Disney tried to force Rose and Leia as important characters going forward, it made it hard to love The Last Jedi. Afterall, the name of the movie highly suggests that this movie is very much about Luke Skywalker and yet his presence in this movie almost feels secondary to all that's happening. That brings me back to my original point: so much is happening in this movie that it can be tough for an audience to focus on the big picture. My first viewing I found myself constantly battling the somewhat schizophrenic scene jumps between Skywalker, the Rebellion survival, FN and Rose's shenanigans, and the building interest of Kylo Ren and what his view is of the future for the First Order. Speaking of the First Order - who the hell was Snoke? There was a ton of intrigue that was nearly thrown away in this movie. The curious draw of Kylo and Rey was awesome and could have lead to an interesting future for Star Wars - a path that no other film has taken and could have at least offered a snippet of unexpected behavior for a franchise that has stuck to a formula since the succession of the original trilogy.

Given that this is Disney, and Disney doesn't always do best in adult-targeted films, they should have left the experiments (like the pointless casino plotline which wastes the audience time, especially given the result) to the spinoff films. Rogue One was EXCELLENT and I had the utmost confidence that Disney may have figured out what a good Star Wars movie could be and give it new life to rival the original trilogy. Alas, we're still hoping. The good news is that J.J. Abrams is back for the 9th film (helped on The Force Awakens, also does the modern Star Trek movies) and given his reactions to The Last Jedi I feel a bit more confident that the final installment of this current trilogy holds better moments and more cohesion. Abrams, like many, didn't care for the way Luke was sent off, the holding of Leia in the films (especially given the fact that many knew her health was of concern and the series needed to let her go in the right way), and more with The Last Jedi and I think that lessons can be learned and bring forth a better Star Wars in terms of the main storyline of the fight between the Resistance/Rebellion and the Empire/First Order.

TLDR? If there's one thing I wasn't pleased with regarding The Last Jedi, it was the inferior storytelling. Too much jumping around and odd character choices with the progression of those characters taking seemingly-bad turns. It's like Disney knew they had a great movie and decided to throw some wrenches into the mix. It doesn't kill the movie but it knocks it down a couple points and that's too bad - The Last Jedi definitely could have been the best movie of the franchise.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 19, 2017

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) gets a pivotal role, as he works with Rey (Daisy Ridley) to realize the title, Meanwhile, the Resistance is in a deadly encounter with the First Order (headed by Adam Driver, who once again shows the depth of hisLuke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) gets a pivotal role, as he works with Rey (Daisy Ridley) to realize the title, Meanwhile, the Resistance is in a deadly encounter with the First Order (headed by Adam Driver, who once again shows the depth of his abilities). The narrative jumps among several related plots, alternating fights and battles with moments of emotional drama. There are enough interesting effects and cute new creatures for the series to maintain its place as an innovator. Writer/director Rian Johnson has continued the legacy of compelling storytelling that keeps the films in our cultural spotlight. Those outside the fan base may be entertained, but those who love the Star Wars universe will find plenty to enjoy and cherish.… Expand

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TheBearApr 23, 2020

The most divisive but also the boldest this new trilogy has to offer. Rian Johnson pushes the boundaries and takes the series by the horns and attempts something different that to me felt very satisfying by the end credits. ThematicallyThe most divisive but also the boldest this new trilogy has to offer. Rian Johnson pushes the boundaries and takes the series by the horns and attempts something different that to me felt very satisfying by the end credits. Thematically minded and character driven with an excellent score and visual effects to die for. It's a shame that the dire Episode 9 failed to build upon this with something even more bold but for me, this remains the highlight of this new trilogy.… Expand

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GeniasisJan 12, 2018

A worthwhile addition to the original movies that honors its legacy while adding something new into the mix.

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TheQuietGamerJan 9, 2018

The Force Awakens was a reminder of the earliest history of the Star Wars franchise. The Last Jedi is an introduction to it's future. The Luke an Rey dynamic serves as smart-alecky way of outright bashing the perceptions and expectations fansThe Force Awakens was a reminder of the earliest history of the Star Wars franchise. The Last Jedi is an introduction to it's future. The Luke an Rey dynamic serves as smart-alecky way of outright bashing the perceptions and expectations fans have for what a Star Wars fan can be. Sometimes to the point of even spitting in our faces and quite frankly it's just what we needed. The movie defies expectations in several areas. You can still predict certain outcomes, but The Last Jedi has plenty of surprises in store.

The battle scenes are spectacular, the emotion is high, and the way it makes us question our heroes and our villains is exemplary. It's Star Wars film with some balls. The cinematography is nothing short of stunning. Adding a sense of beauty to those tense standoffs and set-pieces. The humor... is a bit much at first. Honestly, the way the film starts off with ridiculous humor taking center stage and a ridiculous scenario, it feels like a parody of a Star Wars film at first. It manages to find it's way before too long and the self-awareness and jokes get more comfortably integrated. Not before throwing some shade at The Force Awakens though.

It's a Star Wars film with some balls. It doesn't always deviate from the expected, leaves us with some unanswered questions, and gets off to a rough start. The humor can also clash with everything else happening onscreen rather garishly at times. Yet, there are still plenty of shocking moments, spectacular action scenes, a lot of heart, and some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen in a movie. It pays tribute to the past while carving it's own path to the future. It's handling of the original Star Wars heroes is touching. One of the best films in the series.… Expand

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CommonsenseDec 18, 2017

Felt the need to write after reading both positive and negative reviews. It's amazing how many are saying (in Comic book nerd voice) "worst Star Wars movie ever"...really??? Expectations are always astronomical with a film like this and whileFelt the need to write after reading both positive and negative reviews. It's amazing how many are saying (in Comic book nerd voice) "worst Star Wars movie ever"...really??? Expectations are always astronomical with a film like this and while I don't think it captured what TFA did, it does have a roller coaster of emotions and keeps you on the edge for most of the film. Star Wars has always been filled with one liners and humor in tense situations. People are acting like this is some new aspect that has tainted the series. Get a grip and come back to enjoying movies like you did when you were a child. It is seriously like no one is pleased with anything anymore and feel they could do it better and can't wait to feel validated with even more negativity on sites like these. Oh, and go see it because it's the most fun you will have at the theaters this year.… Expand

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CDWBDec 19, 2017

Structural issues in the first half aside I can honestly say I loved this film. There was definitely fat to be trimmed - looking at you Canto Bight subplot - the subversion of expectation and speculation was inspired and hugely effective inStructural issues in the first half aside I can honestly say I loved this film. There was definitely fat to be trimmed - looking at you Canto Bight subplot - the subversion of expectation and speculation was inspired and hugely effective in my opinion.… Expand

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desertoftherealDec 15, 2017

The Last Jedi was a decent movie with some flaws. Yes there were things that seemed "forced" but it was entertaining. I grew up with Star Wars and things have changed. It was as good as "The Force Awakens" but needed some "polish".

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kman5473Apr 10, 2018

I think the most difficult thing about reviewing any movie in the Star Wars franchise is that it is inevitable that each new film will always be compared with the original trilogy. It doesn't matter who you are, it doesn't matter how big orI think the most difficult thing about reviewing any movie in the Star Wars franchise is that it is inevitable that each new film will always be compared with the original trilogy. It doesn't matter who you are, it doesn't matter how big or small of Star Wars fan you might be--if you've seen them, you have strong feelings about either way.
That being said, I really do believe The Last Jedi is among my favorite overall. While it does feel very different in tone, theme, and structure (somewhat), the film itself feels like an allegory arguing over its own identity in the Star Wars Universe and is executed in such a way that is bold, very respectable, and very entertaining to watch.
Whereas with the original trilogy, and even the prequels, the film was setup to abide by a Greek Tragedy structure, centering around the biggest and most central players in the galaxy only. It is a story about family dysfunction contextualized in the center of conflict on a galactic scale.
The Last Jedi solidifies that this is not the direction the Disney Star Wars Universe is headed in, love it or hate it. I just see this as different; it is Disney realizing there is no way to expand the Universe of their newly acquired property without separating itself gradually, and through these new films, to do so. In a story telling schematic, I think it is a bold choice that offers the opportunity to allow stories that, before under George Lucas, could and would never have happened. The dark undertones, both thematically and visually, make the film start to really feel like a war movie.
Allegorical Representation I read into:
The Resistance ship using thrusters only to stay just out of reach from the First order. I perceive this as the Resistance represents Disney making every attempt it can to lead Star Wars to a new place where it will be able to thrive and become wonderful for everyone again, Po is the audience trying to follow faithfully but skeptical of the decision making abilities of the new admiral in charge (throwing critical question after question), and the First Order is the first interpretation of Star Wars/also the "negative Nancy" that will never let itself be happy with the new Star Wars ever. Luke Skywalker represents the faithful Star Wars fan that is terrified to lose control over the direction Star Wars is heading in. Kylo Ren represents all of the fans that are only negative about the new movies; he wants it all to end, the Jedi and the Sith--he wants everything to stop. So much so, that Kylo kills the "new Emperor," in a fairly anticlimactic way to avoid any chance of history repeating itself in these movies.
Things I really appreciated in this movie:
-Expanding the scope of the Galaxy, and how the wars effect other people (specifically, the "more normal" individuals)
-Creating morally gray areas in the war, including the commentary that very briefly touches on the war profiteers. Especially when it is revealed that the ship DJ steals is from someone who sells ships to the First Order and the Resistance, it begs the question, "Why are the wars at all?" to be asked. -The way Luke is made to contextualize the original trilogy, it's almost as if Luke is saying the way that part of the Star Wars history line is perceived within the universe is that it is exaggerated, almost mythical, and somewhat misunderstood. This grounds the Greek Tragedy epicness in many ways; we are made to see Luke not as a super hero/master jedi that is without character flaws, but instead a single being who feels just as powerless in the universe as anybody else might. -There is a lot of emphasis on the fact that wars cannot be won by individuals, but by groups of individuals working together.
The only things I really did not enjoy, or simply felt indifferent about:
-Finn. While in the Force Awakens he's pretty great, his character in this one feels so out of place with the tone that was established. His dialogue were only quick whips, none of which were really at all creative. To boot, they gave him an arc that really didn't make any difference in the outcome of the movie. I just don't get it and I don't find him appealing. He feels like a really immature and goofy character for a film that is so dark and serious.
-Porgs. Except for one gag in the end, they are the Minions of the Star Wars universe as far as I am concerned.
Things I was confused about:
-Maz Kanata's appearance in the movie. It was entirely unnecessary, and just didn't really connect to the story. It also didn't make any sense how she was (essentially) facetiming with the resistance. Who was holding the camera? How was this call being taken? Was the camera shot after she jet packs away from the camera?… Expand

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WildFire15Dec 16, 2017

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

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sinadoomDec 22, 2017

I don't understand the hate for this film. It is EPIC! Everything you could want from Star Wars is here at the highest quality in terms of direction and effects. It's also the most funny Star Wars IMO. Sure, the story is lacking in depth andI don't understand the hate for this film. It is EPIC! Everything you could want from Star Wars is here at the highest quality in terms of direction and effects. It's also the most funny Star Wars IMO. Sure, the story is lacking in depth and not everything ties together as nicely as in previous films, but as far as entertainment goes, I can't complain. Perhaps die-hard Star Wars fans may be disappointed, but for the rest of us, it's a great movie!… Expand

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vangoatDec 19, 2017

People are silly....0's really? Quit trollin'. I am giving an honest 8.
This is what it needs to be and that's different. The force awakens was good but played it way too safe. This one took risks. It was weird in great ways. It certainlyPeople are silly....0's really? Quit trollin'. I am giving an honest 8.
This is what it needs to be and that's different. The force awakens was good but played it way too safe. This one took risks. It was weird in great ways. It certainly stumbled in spots, but that didn't bother me because it wasn't pandering or patronizing...while the force awakens was. I got my money's worth. Diehards can nitpick about silly things, but they'll never be satisfied. Star wars was never about realism though, it was about fun. It's not Star Trek tightly bound to sci-fi seriousness or even physics. Star wars of our era has to push the envelope. It needs to change and take risks. It needs to surprise us and maybe challenge us or make us mad. I loved rogue one because it had nothing to live up to because all the characters were new, but this had everything to live up to...if they had stuck to some kind of formula it would have been boring. This was not boring. Watch it for yourself... and think about what star wars should be today?… Expand

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MerrDec 15, 2017

My message to Rian Johnson:
First 40 minutes - f**k off pal
Rest of the movie - love you, but next time drop the occasional jokes If it wasn't for the Lego Star Wars-like jokes for me it easliy would have been best movie in the main saga.My message to Rian Johnson:
First 40 minutes - f**k off pal
Rest of the movie - love you, but next time drop the occasional jokes

If it wasn't for the Lego Star Wars-like jokes for me it easliy would have been best movie in the main saga. When it relases on BD i am making my own version with all the jokes cut out.… Expand

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duffzDec 15, 2017

Great Star Wars movie with amazing visuals and a lot of unexpected twists, but a bit too much comedy. Overall great, but not as great as the original trilogy.

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magawolazDec 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If only the people review-bombing this movie were around when the prequels came out… Expand

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ChrystianDec 18, 2017

Too much forced plot twists and forced humor. But since others Star Wars movies are full of Locomia, pod racing, boring stars shots, ewoks and other things that make them not really that pleasuring to watch, this one is not the total garbageToo much forced plot twists and forced humor. But since others Star Wars movies are full of Locomia, pod racing, boring stars shots, ewoks and other things that make them not really that pleasuring to watch, this one is not the total garbage most people are saying it is.
But the action scenes are so good that I really think that it kind of saves this movie. With one less hour of meaningless arcs, this would be excellent. Definitely a movie wich I will rewatch when I can skip the boring parts in the bluray.… Expand

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Jack101Jan 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say it was a good a movie, but some triggered fanboy might go **** on me over an opinion. So, here it goes…it was amazing. In many ways, the real critics nowadays are making more valid points compared to the average Americans who think BVS is better than Civil War. I am no big Star Wars fan, and I recognize some correlations with the old films, but nevertheless has the brilliance of hyperspace taking out an entire fleet far outweighed whatever flaw came in hand for a great film like this one.… Expand

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raulachoDec 18, 2017

Besides the useless Finn and Rose subplot, and the out-of-nowhere leia powers it was a good movie, looks great and im looking forward to next chapter.

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Patrick94Jan 12, 2018

There were some decisions made about certain characters that seemed pretty lame. Snoke, for example, is just another pathetic, weak villain that serves as a mere plot point. Kylo Ren is pretty much the same that he was in the previous movie,There were some decisions made about certain characters that seemed pretty lame. Snoke, for example, is just another pathetic, weak villain that serves as a mere plot point. Kylo Ren is pretty much the same that he was in the previous movie, except that he doesn't wear his mask anymore. Not to mention what they did to Luke. The lightsaber duels were also very basic and had no finesse to them. They looked like kids trying to hit each other with sticks. Apart from those flaws, I still enjoyed the movie. It's a good one if you go into it expecting lots of space action and enjoyed Force Awakens… Expand

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RafaMondiniOct 29, 2018

I Hope someday people will realize how wonderful this movie was. Forget the negative reviews.
The Last Jedi had a profund respect for Star Wars lore and characters, showing their failures with an incredible storytelling, but Rise of SkywalkerI Hope someday people will realize how wonderful this movie was. Forget the negative reviews.
The Last Jedi had a profund respect for Star Wars lore and characters, showing their failures with an incredible storytelling, but Rise of Skywalker throwed everything away.

After Episode IX we know how lame this new trilogy really is. Sad.
The Last Jedi was supposed to be a 10/10 to me... but Kathleen Kennedy, or Disney, or JJ Abrams, or whatever was responsible for Rise of Skywalker fu**** this trilogy.… Expand

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SintjagoDec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its has some bad parts but also some awesome parts. The reaction in the theater when Rey and Kylo team up was awesome. Probably the best fight in all of Star Wars movies ever. People went wild. When Luke stands in front of the AT-ATs was also very well received. It has some pretty cool scenes. Porgs and Crystal Foxes are great. BB-8 was great. It definitely had some awesome moments and visuals. Some of the humor was spot on. That said some aspects of this movie do not make sense if you think too much about them (Hyperdrive attacks??). Other parts such as Leia using the force look cheap and should be digitally remade / shot (She looks a bit like Mary Poppins). But as a fun film, it is pretty good. If you just want a fun movie and not overly concerned with the lore, this movie will be a lot of fun. I love Star Wars (Legends, Universe, old Canon, new Canon, etc), but my wife is not into it. Yet, she really liked this movie. I think that is the reaction of the average casual viewer.There are also a lot of things that are not what they seem and will be better understood in Episode 9.… Expand

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Fragya3000Dec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going into this movie I had one wish, I thought "Please don't be a repeat of Episode V." The Force Awakens mirrored A New Hope, and while it made sense to reassure returning fans, and give any new fans a fantastic story to start with, it disappointed me a little how safe they played it. The Last Jedi took all the expectations I had going in and threw them out the window. Now most people are upset by this. They wanted all their questions answered more or less the way they were expecting. I feel the exact opposite, and yes I am a long time fan of ALL the previous movies, not that I should have to qualify my opinion with that. This movie was exhilarating. I can't remember the last time I turned to my friend in the theater with my mouth open in amazement because I'm so shocked about what just happened. It made the movie exciting, and the stakes higher, since I no longer felt completely sure about anything that was going to happen. Movies are ultimately just entertainment, and it certainly succeeded in that regard. The visuals, acting, spectacle, sound, etc was phenomenal. The entire scene in Snoke's throne room made me want to cheer. I enjoyed this movie the whole way through, and I am excited about what direction the new Star Wars will take in the future. For all the people who want to nitpick every detail and piece of lore, Star Wars doesn't belong to you. It doesn't even belong to George Lucas anymore. If you don't like the ideas of the people who work very hard and do their best to make the best movie they can then don't watch them, and leave the rest of us alone.… Expand

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TimW001Dec 15, 2017

Certainly a strong movie wit strong direction and cinematography. Admittedly it lacked and major twists or punch that left a resonating mark with me. Regardless, still a strong movie and well worth watching.

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SharkoDec 17, 2017

This is the longest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, and packs in more twists and subplots than any that have come before. Admittedly some work better than others, but amongst the filler there are some great character moments, epicThis is the longest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, and packs in more twists and subplots than any that have come before. Admittedly some work better than others, but amongst the filler there are some great character moments, epic battles and revelations that I'd never have expected. It's not as tightly scripted as the likes of Empire Strikes Back, but as a modern-day Star Wars movie it's certainly one of the better ones. Bring on Episode IX.… Expand

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Ceno_BitesDec 16, 2017

A worthy addition to Star Wars cannon. The film isn't afraid to destroy the past and build a new future with exciting twists and environments that feel at home in the Star Wars universe. It's weaknesses are apparent at times, but I thinkA worthy addition to Star Wars cannon. The film isn't afraid to destroy the past and build a new future with exciting twists and environments that feel at home in the Star Wars universe. It's weaknesses are apparent at times, but I think there are few true miscalculations. Some moments emotionally fall short and remind us that "What we're watching isn't real." But that's okay. We shouldn't ask this universe to be everything. Star Wars is a universe not built on hard rules and technicalities, but on adventure and the fun-of-the-ride that comes with stepping aboard a mythology unlike any other in modern times.

At its best, the film is a remarkably fun journey and its single greatest accomplishment is that it establishes a new direct. Defining the Star Wars universe beyond any one character (past or present). The Star Wars universe berthed the Skywalkers, not the other way around... Overall, this is the 4th best of the 8 Episodes released. Better than Force Awakens, but is it better than Rogue One? A repeat view will help parse this out in time.… Expand

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Beowulf4862Dec 16, 2017

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

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doublecdoubleDec 15, 2017

The plot holes and head-scratchers can't overshadow the furious last hour, which has more eye-popping battles and "oh **** moments than any other Star Wars film.

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lager96Dec 16, 2017

After my first time watching The Last Jedi I came out not knowing how I felt. There were a lot of unexpected turns and one character arc that wasn’t the greatest. However, upon my second viewing I appreciated the film and the risks that RianAfter my first time watching The Last Jedi I came out not knowing how I felt. There were a lot of unexpected turns and one character arc that wasn’t the greatest. However, upon my second viewing I appreciated the film and the risks that Rian Johnson took. No film is perfect but that doesn’t stop it from being good. First off, the characters were very well written and the action was choreographed to perfection. Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley both give terrific performances as Kylo Ren and Rey and carry every scene they are in. Mark Hamill give his best performance of his career and Carrie Fisher is much improved over The Force Awakens. In fact, her performance proves that she can still act after all these years. Fin’s story arc is a weak point in the film and slows the movie down a little. There are many strong moments in this film that you will remember for years to come. There are small moments I could nitpick but they don’t affect the overall film. There’s some comedy that works and some that doesn’t, but again, it doesn’t detract from the film. I don’t want to ruin anything for anyone but this is a very different film from what I though it was going to be which might cause some to dislike it. However, if you go in knowing that this isn’t going to turn out the way you think, you’ll enjoy the story that was made.… Expand

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TiTaToverteefDec 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am genuinely surprised by the negative sentiment amongst fans. Complaints about lack of character development, gaping plotholes, Luke's portrayal, and certain details regarding a major plot character are all over the place. I strongly disagree with many of these points, and in part I think the backlash is due to the trailers and pre-released material not foreshadowing the change of pace to the fans. Here are my thoughts on the movie.

When Star Wars 7 came out, fans complained about the lack of depth, the plot development which more or less mimics the 4th movie, and the fact that 'everything kind of just worked out' (blowing up a fortified planetary base with a handful of X-wings? C’mon…). Star Wars 8 on the other hand shows the flipside of the story. Where ad-hoc plans in the 7th movie all magically work out, the 8th movie is a continuous barrage of failed ideas and disrupted plans. Most notably, the movie exemplifies that heroic plans such as sabotage on a highly-secured ship are a risk to the master plan. Time and time again the plans made by our heroes don't work out and actually worsen the situation. With a strong Rogue One vibe, this makes the 8th movie unlike any Star Wars movie that was previously released in the original trilogy of 8. Further, the 8th movie does a tremendous job at portraying the inner divide in both the Resistance and the First Order. There is mutiny in the Resistance, a power divide in the First Order, and an imbalance in the nature of the Force itself which form the central theme of the movie(s).

Lack of character development? Poe Dameron goes from being an impulsive troublemaker to a more considerate problem-solver during the movie. Finn learns about determination and to no longer flee from a problem when the going gets tough. Rey's naiveté is remedied as she learns about Luke's past and his wrongdoing. As for Luke himself, his story arc is remarkable to say the least. Yes, his portrayal early on in the movie is odd, but think about Yoda's quirky lifestyle in Dagobah when Luke first meets him. When he first gets confronted about an averted past he naturally reacts stoic. It would be anything but odd if he meets a force prodigy and immediately accepts to guide her given that we learn about his failure to mentor a prodigy before. When he realises the situation is dire, he still does not go back to the adage of a mentor tutoring a padawan, but instead teaches her both sides of the medallion which heralds a new breed of Jedi. As Hamil himself notes, "Because if it was just another benevolent Jedi training young padawans, we've seen it!" First Order commanders Kylo Ren and General Hux show fantastic character development throughout the movie. When Snoke is eliminated, Kylo seizes control of the fleet and Hux’ troops, much to the dismay of Hux. When Kylo fails to finish off the Resistance when they are cornered because of his personal vendetta getting in the way, Hux can be seen as livid. This power divide will undoubtedly come back in the 9th movie and should make a fantastic plotline on the power struggle of the succession of an empire.

That said I do have a couple of issues with the movie. Firstly, Snoke's character is barely discussed even though he was the most speculated character after the 7th movie. In part this is because he is a plot vehicle to move Kylo and Rey's storyline along, but it remains odd that such a potent Force-wielder is not discussed further. I hope that Star Wars 9 at least gives us closure on this point. Secondly, Leia being blasted into space and then suddenly floating back to the ship was odd to say the least. Then again, the movie is drenched with unusual uses of the force which strongly require explanation. This will hopefully be a central topic in the 9th movie. In its own right, the Finn-Phasma duality was finished off way too swiftly, and it could certainly be exploited much more. The casino scene is a missed opportunity to bring back the cantina vibe from the original trilogy. Aliens are all anthromorphic in one way or the other. Where are the blobs, tentacle-things, and generally absurd aliens? On this note, why do the animals have to be as cutesy as they are? On the one hand they are fitting (foxes on a desert planet, puffins on a sheer-cliffed island? Sure), but in part it feels like they were trying to cater to an audience which doesn’t ordinarily care about Star Wars and it just feels jarring. Lastly, certain jokes in the movie were a terrible fit. Finn’s rebel scum line, General Hux being toyed with by Poe, and the screaming puffins just felt out-of-place.
To sum it up, the 8th movie is a refreshing change of pace from the original series. There are a lot of storylines to work out in the 9th movie and a great variety of plotholes to resolve. It has several notable flaws, but to say that the movie is as bad as most fans make it out is unjustified. It’s daring, and perhaps this change of pace is not what fans had expected.… Expand

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tonysopranozDec 27, 2017

I liked this one a lot more than The Force Awakens. The plot for the most part made sense to me and there were great action scenes. My only serious complaint is that it was 30 minutes too long.

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marcmyworksDec 25, 2017

Star Wars Episode 8 starts very disjointed; no focus, a weak plot line with quite uneven pacing and so-so acting. As the film progresses, it becomes a roller-coaster ride of nostalgia and new ideas broiling into so layers that it almostStar Wars Episode 8 starts very disjointed; no focus, a weak plot line with quite uneven pacing and so-so acting. As the film progresses, it becomes a roller-coaster ride of nostalgia and new ideas broiling into so layers that it almost becomes three movies in one. Controversially, I understand why the critics loved it and the fans are on edge about the new steps taken with this film. The trilogy rules are broken in this film with us fans going 'What can even happen in the third film'; and this is why I love it.… Expand

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Mike_MedeirosDec 23, 2017

Very stylish and entertaining addition to the universe. I liked that it stayed true in some ways, but also wasn't afraid to push it's boundaries for the sake of the story. Since when does a spaceship on Star Wars worry about running out of fuel?

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eagleeyevikingDec 16, 2017

"The Last Jedi" delivers terrific twists and moments to elevate the Sequel Trilogy, although it fails in setting up Episode IX.

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RenwickeDec 17, 2017

(No Spoilers) Glad to see a Star Wars movie take risks and push the envelope. The direction Rian Johnson took the film, left me constantly surprised and on the edge of my seat throughout the film. The journey of new character's as well as our(No Spoilers) Glad to see a Star Wars movie take risks and push the envelope. The direction Rian Johnson took the film, left me constantly surprised and on the edge of my seat throughout the film. The journey of new character's as well as our legends is told well, the cinematography is beautiful and the film stays true to Star Wars while taking a bold new direction. Not only is this a good Star Was film, it's a good film in general. I won't dismiss that a few things fall flat, but in a 2.5 hour movie, that's bound to happen. I left the theater smiling and I can't wait for Episode 9.… Expand

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Godfather1980Dec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took a second time to actually love this movie. There are a few things that keep it from a ten. But there are somethings in this movie that just blow me away. If you don't understand what Disney is trying to do with Star Wars then you will not get this movie. Carrie fisher dyeing is exactly why Disney is doing what they are doing. Killing off Han and kind of Killing off Luke is the point. These guys are old they cant and probably dont want to do these movies. Star wars is not easy. Even Daisy Ridley sounds like she does not want to do them. Star Wars Fans are crazy and probably annoying. We make it rough on these actors. I didn't like flying Leia and maybe a little too much comedy maybe. I say maybe because I did laugh at some things. I dont like the fact the they did two David and Goliath parts in this movie. I mean the Rebals have now destroyed Starkiller base, A Dreadnought and now Snokes big ass ship. Enough with this crap. To be honest If I could just watch the Jedi Sith stuff This movie would be a perfect score. The interactions between Luke and Rey, Then Rey and Kylo then Kylo, rey and Snoke. Then Kylo and Luke were just perfect. And "Yoda knocking some sense into Luke was awesome. There are some holes in this story that are just plain lazy writing and that is what knocks this to an 8 out of ten. But this is a great movie and I loved it and want to watch it again and again.… Expand

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bfoore90Apr 8, 2018

From a technical standpoint, this is a very very well made film. It's filled with great shots, top notch scoring, some intense scenes and moments and amazing performances(Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver make this film). It's aFrom a technical standpoint, this is a very very well made film. It's filled with great shots, top notch scoring, some intense scenes and moments and amazing performances(Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver make this film). It's a divisive film among fans, I had to watch it a couple times and to start to fully appreciate what it was trying to do. This film isn't without it's faults: the Master Codebreaker subplot was botched and wastes Finn and Rose, Finn should have sacrificed himself at the end of the film and I still don't agree with how Luke was portrayed in the film. Nonetheless, it was a pretty good movie. Divisive, but good.… Expand

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Reciter5613Dec 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before seeing the movie I already noticed the hate coming from this and Rotten Tomatoes. I didn't go any deeper cause I didn't want to get spoilers but after seeing it I don't think it was bad. I liked it!

I feel like most of the hate is from hardcore Star Wars fans who can't accept change in their franchises. It might be cause it's copying the original movies like Force Awakens was. Now we got them hating on people who liked the new one.

The whole movie kept my attention with plots twists going left and right. The characters for the most part were good. There were a few **** moments. The biggest for me was how Leia survived space. I didn't even know she had a small amount of the force.

I'm sure a lot of fans hated Luke dying. I felt if he was getting killed of that it made sense and he didn't go out like a punk.

There is some questions I hope the next and possibly last movie. The biggest is how will they write off Leia since Fisher is dead?

Overall, it was OK. Anyone who hates it must be mostly cause it's different from the original movies which is stupid. They should listen to the lesson they would trying to tell in this movie (Not sure if they did a good job to be honest) and let the past go.… Expand

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JvdHDec 20, 2017

Of course, it's a bit long and not perfect, but if you set your expectations on "episode 1" level, you will have a great time. I don't understand all the hate. It was thrilling, fun, took some unexpected turns and has great acting and evenOf course, it's a bit long and not perfect, but if you set your expectations on "episode 1" level, you will have a great time. I don't understand all the hate. It was thrilling, fun, took some unexpected turns and has great acting and even better special effects.… Expand

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SoulExcuseDec 30, 2017

What a great movie! People complaining about this movie need to lighten up. It was a fun movie and yes it isn't a 10 out of 10 like the original trilogy. BUT IT IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE 5 and 6s of the prequel trilogy.

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MlleChichiDec 18, 2017

Not a perfect Star Wars movie, but the Star Wars sequel we needed. It dares, it moves and it has balls. I embraced some of the changes, loved most of the plot and that relationship between Rey and Kylo is simply wonderful. A relationship likeNot a perfect Star Wars movie, but the Star Wars sequel we needed. It dares, it moves and it has balls. I embraced some of the changes, loved most of the plot and that relationship between Rey and Kylo is simply wonderful. A relationship like we've never really seen before in the movies. Better than TFA imo. Simply because it's way more daring and packed of action and lore (old and new). It places itself between EPVI and EPIII in my mind.

I recommend it and even if you don't like it, there's still and enjoyment for the lore candy and beautiful VFX (practical AND CGI).… Expand

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ThequinnDec 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it felt very sped along at times I enjoyed the movie overall. I felt Laura Dern's character and Rose were shoehorned in. Those characters needed some character development. When Rose was injured and Laura Dern's character suicides I just had zero feeling about them. The special effects were A+ as always and the Rey/Kylo Storyline was decent. While I can understand some of the more passionate fanboys disappointment, I think we just have to take these movies for what they are. (not original canon)… Expand

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Brent_MarchantDec 17, 2017

This vast improvement over the last two installments in this storied franchise provides some much-needed relief to a series that was rapidly running out of gas and originality. With a well-crafted, insightful allegorical story line, fineThis vast improvement over the last two installments in this storied franchise provides some much-needed relief to a series that was rapidly running out of gas and originality. With a well-crafted, insightful allegorical story line, fine performances by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, excellent special effects and a restrained reliance on action sequences to carry the narrative, "The Last Jedi" gives viewers much to ponder while serving up an entertaining saga more in line with the original films in the "Star Wars" mythology. Admittedly it's not perfect -- a little overlong (especially in the pacing in the first 45 minutes), a little weak in its use of 3D effects and a tad too cutesy in its comic relief -- but these shortcomings don't significantly detract from the overall product. It's truly satisfying to see this franchise finally getting back on track.… Expand

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ClamptonDec 29, 2017

The Last Jedi is overlong and doesn't have enough plot to justify its length, but there are enough thrilling (and charming) moments to keep it interesting throughout. I'm willing to forgive its flaws in return for its sheer entertainmentThe Last Jedi is overlong and doesn't have enough plot to justify its length, but there are enough thrilling (and charming) moments to keep it interesting throughout. I'm willing to forgive its flaws in return for its sheer entertainment value, but as the second movie in a Star Wars trilogy it never quite reaches the heights of The Empire Strikes Back. Nonetheless, it's well worth seeing if you enjoy Star Wars in general.… Expand

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Ham_CriticDec 15, 2017

This Movie is far from perfect, but really? Giving this movie 0's and 1's is just stupid. This movie was fun and exciting. People were cheering, laughing and clapping in the theatre. This movie is easily the third best in the franchise. TheThis Movie is far from perfect, but really? Giving this movie 0's and 1's is just stupid. This movie was fun and exciting. People were cheering, laughing and clapping in the theatre. This movie is easily the third best in the franchise. The only problems I had was the scene with Rey and Kylo, and the end with Luke. The emotion was there but sometimes it was just lacking. I just don't see how this movie deserves a 1. Lowest is a 6.… Expand

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djryangDec 18, 2017

I’m a longtime fan since the 80sI I thought this was the better film than the force awakens.Many of the complaints I’m reading on year are completely baseless. Do people even understand the definition of a plot hole? Anyhow I can understandI’m a longtime fan since the 80sI I thought this was the better film than the force awakens.Many of the complaints I’m reading on year are completely baseless. Do people even understand the definition of a plot hole? Anyhow I can understand why people didn’t like it, but 0 or 1 gimme a break.… Expand

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cardinalzaoDec 20, 2019

Incels who dislike this movie can now watch the Star Wars as they want to be. Oops, that's the awful The Rise of Skywalker.

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turinDec 29, 2017

Solid characters, great deconstruction of the mythos, beautiful cinematography and great performances.

It has its serous flaws. Tone sometimes is all over the place, the Fin subplot is useless and there a few plot holes here and there thatSolid characters, great deconstruction of the mythos, beautiful cinematography and great performances.

It has its serous flaws. Tone sometimes is all over the place, the Fin subplot is useless and there a few plot holes here and there that could be easily avoided. But GO and see the movie with open mind and focus on what is doing right. A great fresh deconstruction of the Star Wars story with an interesting theme about failure. When its good its really good.

Many (not all) of the criticisms this movie is getting are completely unreasonable made mostly by fanboys complaining about things that even the original trilogy had, even though the same people consider them a masterpiece. You can like and hate what ever you want but having double standards on your criticisms is a bit hypocritical. I will now get in to spoilers. SPOILERS START HERE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For example people complain about Snoke being a nobody and we learned nothing about him in the end. Well guess what, the Emperor was no different in the original trilogy. No information was given by the movies. The Emperor was also a pretty one not character that his sole role in the story was to highlight Luke´s and Vader´s internal conflict. People complain about the movie adding weird things about the force. Which was what the original movies also did. Being able to create force projections makes as much sense as being able to shoot lighting from your fingers or stopping blaster fire with your palms. And in the old movies these things came out-of-nowhere. In the last Jedi it was at least foreshadowed.

People also complain that Luke should never be tempted to kill his pupil and become bitter. The movie takes place 30 years after the original movies and after Luke has failed at almost everything he tried. Of course he is a bitter old man. Everyone would be. As for being tempted to do cruel things. Many times in the past trilogy he was tempted to surrendered to his emotions and almost did. But eventually he held himself under control. Just like here. It make perfect sense for the character. That is what i mean by inconsistent criticisms. They have more to do with everyone personal expectations than actual objective flaws. And i for one, as a very old Star Wars fan, I enjoyed that a star wars movie subverted my expectations in such an interesting way. Too bad many people are too protective of their little baby of pop culture to appreciate that, liking the movie or not.… Expand

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twall3Dec 16, 2017

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

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shoulderoforionJan 23, 2018

The Last Jedi gets a solid 8 from me. This is Star Wars, there are stories, there are top notch special effects, there are side characters, some make it, some don't. Leia doing a Superman shocked the heck out of me, tho. Found myselfThe Last Jedi gets a solid 8 from me. This is Star Wars, there are stories, there are top notch special effects, there are side characters, some make it, some don't. Leia doing a Superman shocked the heck out of me, tho. Found myself grinning like a fool towards the end.… Expand

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IrenerysDec 18, 2017

The people are getting angry with this movie. But the truth is it´s a good movie. I spent some really great hours at the cinema whit this movie.
Not perfect, but certainly it does not deserve a zero.

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PipeCDec 15, 2017

Much more emotional and comical than it appears, "The Last Jedi" is an unusual follow-up in deified Star Wars canon. "The Last Jedi" is titled the latest entry in this huge galaxy. Dynamited controversy arose at the time when it wasMuch more emotional and comical than it appears, "The Last Jedi" is an unusual follow-up in deified Star Wars canon. "The Last Jedi" is titled the latest entry in this huge galaxy. Dynamited controversy arose at the time when it was announced officially and publicly the name of this episode, causing hundreds of suspicions and therefore theories that connected and disconnected hypothesis about whether a possibility would be provided to find more than one Jedi in the tale. Did they allude Luke Skywalker as the last one? End the Jedi? Who are Rey's parents? What has the real reason Kylo Ren murdered his father? Is this movie featuring a new lightsaber color? Will Finn and Poe have a more personal relationship? Thousands and thousands of attractive questions came up on the web daily, Internet-using fans who theorized about the possible course of the second part, in which most of their questions have been solved.

As an advice or a warning, there is a great surprise factor — of the many — that will replace the death of Solo in the previous installment, IE, this flick keeps shocking cardinal events for the course of the story that will leave you on the edge of your seats, with an analogue or more powerful impact that this one of Ren hurting his father's torso with a vengeful lightsaber. What is this obsession Mr. Vader has for killing characters with lightsabers?

Regarding the new adds in terms of characters, three roles are those that stand out in importance and presence. The first one is the aforementioned Rose Tico, a three-dimensional maintenance worker introduced in a key point and although it presents absolutely nothing of her past, she stars one of the most poignant and deeply romantic scenes of the franchise. The second one concerns Golden-Globe-nominated Laura Dern, who, thanks to Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, must be placed at the forefront of the Resistance. Her tenacity and courage make this woman a fundamental character for the progress of the story, while on the way delivers a sophisticated, determined and as always superb Dern. Finally and personally the most unexpected participation is Puerto Rican Benicio del Toro's performance. Surrounded by complete secrecy and theories, DJ, the character played by "Sicario" actor, is a kind of intergalactic mercenary, corrupt moral, an expert in deciphering ultra-confidential codes. Currently, one of the most potential roles for following installments.

Technically, just wide-open eyes. The creative journeys the film proposes are irrefutably evocative, captivating and professionally realistic, enabling a thorough immersion in the voyage. Cinematography doesn't go far from its predecessor, however, it's important the radical change that gives Steve Yedlin for the pictures; Camera angles and movements (characteristic of the films) harmonize different technical components of the film, making a drastic improvement at the cinematographic level, the movements are more intimate and personal, there are a greater presence of close-ups, fast and dynamic movements in the battles and dolly variations or precise approaches in situations where more than two characters are on screen.

John Williams, the always perfect John Williams. Master in compositions of sound masterpieces, the score manufactured for this film is, without hesitation, one of the most melodic, portentous and powerful of the entire franchise. Staying on traditional strings, the composer manages to beautify each scene with his traditional symphonies, melodies that are masterfully joined with the advance of the story. Ineffably, I had an inexplicable connection with the soundtrack of this feature film, it was something wonderful to listen again the emblematic anthem of the saga at the beginning, that made my heart stop, an act that would be repeated a couple of times later. Bravo, Maestro.

Rian Johnson's "The Last Jedi" leads the spectator placidly into a legendary voyage of lies, revelations, and transformations motivated by an unexpected comical touch, an important social message, first-class performances and an unforgettable score, sadly, the script doesn't end up being perfect and although it manages to resolve many of the unknowns of the previous installment, doesn't propose others as a substitute, any of them is sufficiently suggestive to keep in suspense the devout fanatics during two years before the arrival of the last movie. With unaccustomed twists in the genre, risky but well-received decisions, Johnson makes his official letter of presentation to the galactic universe, one in view of knowing the new trilogy that is in the hands of the promising filmmaker. Without fear of being wrong, the director will get great things for "Star Wars" future, for now, has created and delivered a great Christmas gift: magnificent action sequences, moving performances and a more acute and intimate analysis of the already legendary characters: We love Rey, Finn and Poe.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 22, 2017

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a very good movie. The story was good although it was not as moving, not surprising as I expected. The characters are still good, and the action scenes are spectacular. Maybe it does not exceed the fifth"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a very good movie. The story was good although it was not as moving, not surprising as I expected. The characters are still good, and the action scenes are spectacular. Maybe it does not exceed the fifth episode, nor to the seventh but the attempt was made well.… 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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DudeOfThronesDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a movie that pulled at my heart strings and had many interesting twists and new ideas for the franchise. I definitely noticed flaws in the movie while watching but looking at the bulk of these user reviews I don't understand how over the top the hate train has gotten for this new trilogy. At first when I saw the difference in the critic score and user score on Rotten Tomatoes I thought the critics were out of touch, but now I'm beginning to expect the same from a lot of the "fans." If you're not willing to accept new ideas in the Star Wars franchise then you won't enjoy this movie, but I for one thoroughly enjoyed the way they handled Luke, Kylo, and Rey.

Luke is burdened by the "Legends" that surround him. The stories from the EU deified him as the ultimate light side user just like this new Star Wars universe deified him after the events of Return of the Jedi. In a fleeting moment of weakness he is responsible for the creation of Vader 2.0 and afterwards he cuts himself off from the Force. Ultimately though he lives up to the legend of being the ultimate light side user in one of the films final scenes and creates even more legends about him as he fades away.

By the end of the film I was completely on board with Kylo being the main villain of the next film. I was never really interested in Snoke as an original character and I'm glad they killed him off. As a twist on Vader's invitation to Luke to join him and rule the galaxy, Kylo actually follows through on killing the Supreme Leader and invites Rey to rule with him. Finally I'm ready to accept Rey as a spontaneous awakening of the Force. Kylo could have been lying to her, but I think it makes perfect sense that as Luke cut himself off from the Force and the dark side grew in strength, the light side of the Force would have surged in select few like Rey. However I still think the possibility remains that Rey's parents were not junk traders as the main villain is not alwasy a reliable source of information.

Now for the flaws with the film. Most of my complaints revolve around Vice Admiral Holdo. My first gripe is that Admiral Akbar shouldn't have died off screen and he should have been the one to lightspeed jump into the First Order fleet. I would have been fine with Holdo being introduced as a Resistance leader who is set to take charge after Leia and Akbar's inevitable absence, but the way she was handled was the biggest problem in the movie. Also if Holdo had been honest with Poe while still putting him in his place, we wouldn't have had the whole Canto Bight sequence which was admittedly unnecessary and ultimately detrimental to the Resistance as well as the film. Finn and Rose wouldn't have been betrayed and their transports would have been safe. And that final scene better tie into IX somehow or I'll have to add that to the list of flaws.

In short it's a fun Star Wars film with awesome moments, but not without noticeable flaws. Not the best, but certainly better than the prequels.… 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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ShineDogDec 17, 2017

It's big, and messy, and charming. Some sag in the middle act and some slightly clunky or contrived plotting in places, but it's willingness to shake things up in a way that feels true to the characters and setting is great. Makes the forceIt's big, and messy, and charming. Some sag in the middle act and some slightly clunky or contrived plotting in places, but it's willingness to shake things up in a way that feels true to the characters and setting is great. Makes the force feel mystical and strange again, and is full of heart. It's a good movie.… Expand

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JergerDec 29, 2017

Good Movie, not great. All, All, all of the humor failed. I didnt chuckle one time. Enough with the cute little animal crap. dumb. There is a ton to nit pick about but i dont feel better as a human bashing everything around me like so many.Good Movie, not great. All, All, all of the humor failed. I didnt chuckle one time. Enough with the cute little animal crap. dumb. There is a ton to nit pick about but i dont feel better as a human bashing everything around me like so many. I'll just try to enjoy the good parts and rate my experience. Better than the prequels...what isnt. but not as good as rogue one...… Expand

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ParkerIDec 20, 2017

Despite the feminism undertones, I still enjoyed the movie. My only complaint would be again Rey is a **** character with no personality who is yes a Mary Sue. And also the the scene where Fin and Rose go track down the code breaker and he'sDespite the feminism undertones, I still enjoyed the movie. My only complaint would be again Rey is a **** character with no personality who is yes a Mary Sue. And also the the scene where Fin and Rose go track down the code breaker and he's conveniently in the jail they so happened to be put in. Overall though much better than the Force Awakens and some memorable action scenes.
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afghanwhigDec 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think TLJ is the third best Star Wars movie. It’s definitely the most interesting one. When it's best, it's better than all the new movies, but it occasionally makes obvious missteps The Force Awakens didn't. I’ll list my favorite parts of the movie, and then my criticisms. Kylo Ren. I didn’t like Kylo in TFA, mostly because he was some kid who kept losing his temper and didn’t seem particularly strong. But Rian Johnson’s Kylo Ren is menacing and complex. Kylo passed up the chance to murder his mother, but he was totally uninterested in saving the rebellion when he had the chance. Kylo is able to hide his true intentions from Snoke, allowing him to kill Snoke. But he’s also impulsive and easy to manipulate, as Luke shows towards the end. Kylo Ren is my favorite new character in TLJ. Rey is spunky, and Poe is charming, but Kylo is easily the most conflicted, multi-dimensional character left in the Star Wars universe. For the most part, TLJ captures the tone and spirit of the original trilogy. The amazing orchestral music. The beautiful landscapes. The brisk, tense battles. Critically, TLJ doesn’t spend too much time on frivolous backstory, and instead lets its characters show who they are through current dialogue and actions. These are all things the good Star Wars movies have done right. And now, the bad parts:

Star Wars has always blended drama with humor well, but under Rian Johnsons’ guidance, the humor sometimes falls flat, and the drama is heavy handed. Everyone is a smart ass in TLJ. All the time. When I watched the movie, no one laughed when Luke threw the light saber Rey gave him over his shoulder. It was too odd (and unoriginal) for a Star Wars movie. I’d estimate that something like this happens at least 6 times in the film. One critic who hated TLJ said that the movie was trying too hard to be like Guardians of the Galaxy. I agree. TLJ won’t age well because of this. Yet by far the worse part about TLJ is how ham-fisted Rian Johnson’s drama is. Star Wars has always been a black and white saga, but it was handled well in the original trilogy because Lucas’ messaging was subtle. Okay, the Rebels were kind of like the Vietcong, and the Empire was kind of like the Nazis, but not really. People don’t call Darth Vader their favorite movie villain because he’s like Hitler. Subtle messaging allows your characters to transcend petty editorializing, and take on lives of their own. Rian Johnson apparently doesn’t know this. The end of the move, where a kid stares into space because he feels hope, is an example of this. It's already been beaten over our heads that the rebellion represents hope. What the audience needs to see is the main characters, the people they actually got to know and learned how to relate to, feel hope. Think of the powerful last scene in Empire where Luke, Leia, and co. were staring into space. It resonates with the audience because we know we’ll be on that journey with them. Unless Disney makes a new Star Wars movie every year for three decades, no one is going to make a movie about the slave kid. He’s a pawn in Rian Johnson’s sentimental Hallmark movie scene. And seriously, how many times do we need to hear that we don’t need the past? Rey doesn’t need old Jedi wisdom, because it’s already in her? **** gag me. Transcending the past would be a more convincing theme if it wasn’t also Kylo Ren’s motivation for murdering his dad. And don’t even get me started on TLJ’s adolescent take on arms dealing and rich people. Conservative critics have gone too far in dismissing TLJ as SJW propaganda. But if they could stop overstating their case, they would have a point. TLJ definitely goes out of its way to be feminist. There is never, ever, a guy rescuing a girl in the heat of a battle. Rey saves Kylo from Snoke’s elite guards. Rose saves Finn. Also, there is conspicuously no male leadership in the Rebellion. Contrast this with The First Order, which is almost exclusively white and male, especially their leadership. Patronizing is the nicest thing one can say about Johnson’s portrayal of gender. TLJ's shallow, rah-rah feminism is hard not to un-see, but still easy to get over since there is so much else going on in the movie.

The only surprising thing about Johnson’s messaging is that Finn kissed a girl, and not Poe. Finally, I was disappointed in Johnson’s Luke Skywalker. Again, it’s mostly due to Johnson generally being as subtle as Donald Trump’s Tweets. I don’t mind old and crusty Luke. But Luke’s twisted face in both of the unnecessary scenes where he's standing over Kylo Ren with a lightsaber highlights how ugly luke was. Again, I liked TLJ. It’s also a lot easier to talk about the things you didn’t like than the ones you did. I need to see TLJ again to refine my take. I look forward to it.… Expand

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tonywar93Dec 15, 2017

Star Wars The Last Jedi is a movie which defies expectations for better or worse: visually stunning with some epic moments that will leave you in aw, but it may leave you scratching your head for some questionable decisions. The flow isStar Wars The Last Jedi is a movie which defies expectations for better or worse: visually stunning with some epic moments that will leave you in aw, but it may leave you scratching your head for some questionable decisions. The flow is constantly zip-zagging between intriguing plot twists, slow-paced sequences, breathtaking battles, semi-pointless characters and narrative archs, and impressive scenery. Some answers are given to the audience: some could turn out to be unsatisfactory and some may never be answered at all. The film is a courageous move by director Rian Johnson that will not please everyone but which could thrust this cinematic universe into wide variety of possibilities. Go see it, but leave your expectations home!… Expand

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CoruscantMatterDec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson walked the SW franchise off the cliff where Jar Jar Abrams has placed it with TFA. TLJ is superior to TFA. It is far, far from perfect, but no SW film ever was. Yes, there is abundance of silliness (Leia floating in space taking the prize for perhaps the most ludicrous moment of perhaps the entire franchise), but unlike TFA, this one dared to take risks and has managed its characters far better (both new and old). With Abrams in charge of Episode IX, the franchise is still not safe from ruin, but with this TLJ it gets to live another day… Expand

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icaci90Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so everyone is complaining about the severed ties with the old saga just like they complained the mimicking in episode VII... thank god you are not critics. The last jedi isn't a perfect movie and it's mostly disney's fault or do you really think that looper's director could ever want an out of the blue joke scene? come one everybody, Star Wars is as good as a franchise as mc donalds. Despite all of this I really enjoyed how jj abrams' effort to give us a cameo saga went south, mostly thanks to new grounds breaking like killing snoke in few seconds. it's a good star wars movie mostly beacause of the good use the director makes of sw universe itself giving us something fresh, nothing like the force awakens… Expand

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Bayonetwork1989Dec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going by the scores on here, you can tell that there is a clear divide with the critic and user scores, which is the same with The Force Awakens. I've seen people say that it's 'the worst Star Wars movie', which is a ridiculous comment to make when you look at what was in The Clone Wars (acting, script, tons of exposition, childish humour etc.)

The Last Jedi is by no means a perfect movie and there are some story arcs which I feel weren't needed (Finn and Rose, for instance) and the whole casino segment felt very out of place, but I liked what they were trying to convey with this. Like in Rogue One, it shows that it isn't as clean cut as 'good v bad' and that there are many people out there looking to make money and that's it.

On top of this, I also felt that the scene where Leia uses the force to float back into the ship just really didn't work. If they wanted to have her out of the picture whilst we're introduced to a new character, having her injured from a blast would've worked a lot better.

With the negatives out of the way, I loved the scenes with Rey and Luke, loved the continued story of Kylo and how being under Snoke is affecting him even more and the battles both on ground and in space felt grand in scale. I particularly loved the opening scene and felt it was a great way to kick The Last Jedi off.

Pacing wise, I loved it and aside from the casino scene, I was invested in where the story was going and more importantly, I didn't feel like all the key characters were devoid of any danger. It's definitely a film with flaws, but more importantly I enjoyed the film and will definitely go to scene it again. I grew up on the original films and The Empire Strikes Back is my all time favourite film, but I can appreciate where this story is going. The fans of this franchise are very, very passionate and I've expected there to be a split opinion with the user scores, but at the same time I am happy that the people behind this film will get the recognition they deserve.… Expand

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EctsoplasmDec 26, 2017

This movie was great. Not perfect, but better than the Force Awakens and WAY better than Rogue One. It's definitely better than most Star Wars products, including Return of the Jedi. If you hated the movie, you can think what you want but IThis movie was great. Not perfect, but better than the Force Awakens and WAY better than Rogue One. It's definitely better than most Star Wars products, including Return of the Jedi. If you hated the movie, you can think what you want but I honestly can't fathom the idea of a 0/10 for this. The effects were great as ever, it was pretty well written, there were even some shocking moments. That said, I grew to absolutely detest Leia in this movie. She was quite unpleasant and kind of an **** Her aside, the movie was still great and deserves to be watched. Likely my second favorite from this year.… Expand

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misterpJan 28, 2018

The Last Jedi delivers on entertaining. As a whole, a fun time at the movies. It has an excellent visual effects and an outstanding set design, a good overall story, and great musical score. The movie drags slightly about half way throughThe Last Jedi delivers on entertaining. As a whole, a fun time at the movies. It has an excellent visual effects and an outstanding set design, a good overall story, and great musical score. The movie drags slightly about half way through but the first half is gripping and the movie finishes well.
Could the movie been better if there was better script and Ms. Fisher, apparently ill, did not appear so lethargic?-- Yes. But outstanding moments in the film make it a great experience at the movies. My experience was like the fun I had watching the original 3 Star Wars and the Force Awakens and unlike the disappointment with Rouge One and the prequels.… Expand

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DyliebarAug 3, 2018

It isn't a perfect Star Wars movie, but it is nowhere near as bad as whiny fans are making it out to be, much like The Force Awakens, I was left wanting even more!

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DayZ_TabloidsDec 15, 2017

Star Wars will always be plagued by the success of the originals - ground breaking film that spawned an entire culture that people are a living, breathing part of. Because if this, some people will love, or hate, Rain Johnson's take on StarStar Wars will always be plagued by the success of the originals - ground breaking film that spawned an entire culture that people are a living, breathing part of. Because if this, some people will love, or hate, Rain Johnson's take on Star Wars. I think it's a fantastic addition to the mythos; fun, the cycles of light and darkness, good and evil, and how the choices we make will impact those around us. Worth seeing on the big screen.… Expand

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jnmjhd09Dec 15, 2017

Dissapointed at first watch. Better on second viewing. Respected the movie for its originality. It doesn't change the characters too much, but still let the audience see them develop into the people they'll become and have become. RianDissapointed at first watch. Better on second viewing. Respected the movie for its originality. It doesn't change the characters too much, but still let the audience see them develop into the people they'll become and have become. Rian Johnson brought something new to the table!… Expand

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KayVen17Feb 13, 2018

Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 82/100 Mein User Score = 8/10… Expand

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duckhostJan 5, 2019

I don't care what people think about this movie, Rian Johnson did nothing that the fans wanted and I think because of this, this movie is AWESOME, the story has very mature themes and it can show that star wars isn't and shouldn't be dumbI don't care what people think about this movie, Rian Johnson did nothing that the fans wanted and I think because of this, this movie is AWESOME, the story has very mature themes and it can show that star wars isn't and shouldn't be dumb action movies for the average moviegoer. But whatever, the fans got what they wanted by destroying this movie and **** with solo. JJ Bland Abrams is coming back for episode 9. This is for me still the best in the franchise. Really looking forward to the new Rian trilogy.… Expand

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DeadlyCarrotDec 17, 2017

As a Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember, I think that fanatics are being way too un-reasonably harsh against this movie for simply not doing the things they expected it to. Don'tget me wrong, this movie was flawed with a badAs a Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember, I think that fanatics are being way too un-reasonably harsh against this movie for simply not doing the things they expected it to. Don'tget me wrong, this movie was flawed with a bad sub-plot, and some questionable decisions in the story, but it is still a very good movie and is definitely worth seeing as long as your okay with the fact that it doesn't cater to the fanatics.… Expand

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MalavarTCOneDec 19, 2017

Unique take on the franchise. Watched it three times. I'm liking it more and more each time I see it. Watch reviews for questions you may have after seeing it, some of your questions will be answered. Not every moment was great though.

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Roger1718Dec 20, 2017

Not a bad movie at all, yet it still suffers from some minor flaws in the script as well as some of the decisions taken for the storyline. It holds up pretty well in terms of effects, directing, and editing. However, fans are destroying thisNot a bad movie at all, yet it still suffers from some minor flaws in the script as well as some of the decisions taken for the storyline. It holds up pretty well in terms of effects, directing, and editing. However, fans are destroying this movie simply because the nostalgia for older movies, wanting everything to remain the same, which makes sense, as in this movie everything that was built before was completely teared appart. Nonetheless, this is a storyline, and it cannot stay the same. Yes, some of the humor is out of place, but the rest of the script is well written and characters are well developed (except snoke, a simple plot device whose death did not trigger me, as I expected it to come since Kylo was always highlighted as the true antagonist). Anybody saying that the prequels or rogue one are better than this one for sure have no knowledge at all on what constitutes a good movie.… Expand

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TheSpideyReviewDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi was different. As usual, the visual effects are great. Many people have debated if it was a good movie, and if it's hard, then it's not a good movie. The plot was good, not great. The problem with The Force Awakens was it left people too many questions and much confusion. Nobody was like that for the original trilogy, and everyone enjoyed it. Also, some of the major points don't make sense. For example:
-Why Did Luke Die?
-Why Did Luke Change His Mind About Training Rey?
-Will the Jedi Die?
-Why is Rey so Good with the Force?
-Is Snoke Really Dead(like Darth Maul)?
-Did Yoda Use Force Lightning?
-What was the Point of Rey's 'Cave Mirror'?
-Couldn't Finn have used R2-D2 instead of Code Breaker?
-Why wasn't Poe told the Plan to Escape?
-Since When Could Leia use Force Powers?
-Nobody Told Rey Size Didn't Matter when it's the Force.
-Why are Porgs there?
-Why Did DJ Betray Finn?
-Was This Movie Just Copying the Original Movies?… Expand

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DraykorDec 20, 2017

Its a really fun film, the family loved it. Yes its flawed but every single Star Wars is. a 7.5 rounded up to 8. I would like to have seen the film go in a different direction and I think a lot of criticism is valid but in todays era ofIts a really fun film, the family loved it. Yes its flawed but every single Star Wars is. a 7.5 rounded up to 8. I would like to have seen the film go in a different direction and I think a lot of criticism is valid but in todays era of cinema this is a solid film.… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Jan 18, 2018

En primer lugar, dejar claro que Star Wars es y será un entretenimiento por lo tanto como este tipo de producto es genial como han dado un giro a la saga y una frescura con una estructura narrativa, lo que hace que se convierta, para mí, enEn primer lugar, dejar claro que Star Wars es y será un entretenimiento por lo tanto como este tipo de producto es genial como han dado un giro a la saga y una frescura con una estructura narrativa, lo que hace que se convierta, para mí, en una de mis preferidas. Gran película y grandes tortas a los fans más aferrimos. Me alegro.… Expand

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jfontsDec 15, 2017

This movie is not going to go how you think it is. That's not a bad thing. Sure there are some boring side plots that don't wrap up extremely well. However, to say this movie is a 0-3 is simply untrue. This isn't a very bad movie, which thatThis movie is not going to go how you think it is. That's not a bad thing. Sure there are some boring side plots that don't wrap up extremely well. However, to say this movie is a 0-3 is simply untrue. This isn't a very bad movie, which that score would indicate. People need to realize just because this movie didn't unfold or hit their personal plot points that it is an extremely bad movie. You thinking it should've gone "this way or that way" doesn't make it a worthless piece of hot trash, as almost all these negative reviews are indicating. Expectations and presumptions lead to the dark side. Get over yourselves, your theories got debunked, move on, look to the stars and remember this is a middle trilogy movie, meant to subvert expectations and theories and leave loose threads and questions hanging. For everyone giving it undeservingly horrible reviews based on personal hubris, grow up, these aren't as bad as the prequels.… Expand

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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018

Uh boy... Where do I begin with this one. Ok, first things first: As a big, life long fan of all that is Star Wars, this movie makes me very conflicted. It is gorgeous. It has some of the finest sound editing, effects, and looks. The actingUh boy... Where do I begin with this one. Ok, first things first: As a big, life long fan of all that is Star Wars, this movie makes me very conflicted. It is gorgeous. It has some of the finest sound editing, effects, and looks. The acting is good, and some of the action pieces are exciting and fun. Some of the jokes work. With that said, I'm really conflicted about the story; In an objective view, it is well done and written, but as a fan of the original expanded universe I really hate some of the choices and decisions they made. So how to rate it? As a lifelong fan, I would give it a mediocre or bad score, but I recognize that if I didn't know anything about the other story, I would probably love it. So trying to be as objective as I can, as a movie only it is well made, and is a fun time. That being said, I can see why is so polarizing to the fandom. Final verdict: 7.6… Expand

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KeithDowDec 17, 2017

'The Last Jedi' finds itself as perhaps the most polarizing installment of the Star Wars franchise since 'Return of the Jedi,' with die-hard fans either dwelling too much on the bad parts of the script, or obsessing too much on the good. The'The Last Jedi' finds itself as perhaps the most polarizing installment of the Star Wars franchise since 'Return of the Jedi,' with die-hard fans either dwelling too much on the bad parts of the script, or obsessing too much on the good. The fact is, the film gets more right than wrong, and even features some of the best sequences of any Star Wars film, period.

It's largely the first half of the film that suffers. There are times when the comedic relief falls flat, or perhaps shouldn't have been attempted in the first place. It's also the first time that the "Disneyfication" of the franchise feels quite apparent, with softer storylines, muted violence, and cuddlier creatures. I, for one, could readily punt one of those Porgs off a cliff into the ocean and not feel guilty doing it.

However, there's good reason why Disney has decided to hand director Rian Johnson the keys to the next Star Wars trilogy. He's managed to successfully blend the commercialization of the 'The Last Jedi' with the tradition and lore of the larger franchise. Furthermore, his action sequences are quite riveting (and two in particular are insanely good), his color palettes throughout the movie are visually stunning, and the musical score is rather delightful.

As a result, 'The Last Jedi' notably serves its purpose as the middle child in this latest trilogy, tying up all of the loose ends from 'The Force Awakens' while setting up the next film for a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.… Expand

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sVcApr 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't possibly write a review the way I would like to in just the 5k characters allowed. There are way too many things that people complained about. Some of them make sense while most of them do not. This is a reboot in many ways and old school fans (of which I am one) were pissed. You have a right to be, but not on all the nitpicking b.s. that you have done. Even so, let's start with the bad. I have two major issues with this movie which I will not forgive (and they are huge ones). And yet I still love the movie despite of it...

General Leia floating back to the ship. Rian Wilson took alot of what was sacred in the franchise and turned it on it's ass. I agreed with many of his decisions but not this one. The easiest way to say what's wrong with this idea is simple. We have known that Leia has the force and has chosen not to use it much. So be it; if she changes her mind, no big deal, she has the right to do so and we can't complain. UNLESS, you take something that has been in seven movies before it, over a span of 40 years, and decide to add a new aspect of it. One that has never been introduced- or even hinted at- before. So basically, all of a sudden Jedi can crystalize (?) and float through outer space? If that were the case, it should have been brought up way before now. You can't invent something just to move a scene forward or keep someone alive. That simple. Besides that, quite honestly, it just looked cheesy as hell.

My second major issue is basically the same thing (the use of the force) but in this case it comes at the end of the movie. And since it is the climax of the movie it kinda sorta brings you to a crashing halt. I'm referring to Luke's ability to transport himself to another location. Again...it's never been done before now and hasn't even been eluded to prior. And since you're dealing with a lot of other source material, you can't just make it up for the sake of what you want to do...just because. What makes it worse is: every- thing leading up to it is pretty awesome. I have no issue with Luke dying, but it would have been a much better ending had he done everything that he did and actually, you know, been there.

What's good about the movie is basically everything else. You can argue that the Casino scene is unnecessary and you wouldn't be wrong. And truth be told, I could have lived without seeing most of it. So be it. I still don't despise it like so many others.

The evacuation scene and the new ship the dreadnaught: awesome. The bombing of said ship also awesome. Seeing the inside of a tie fighter while BB 88 fixes it: great minor detail. Luke's pessimism: I think that direction was very smart. Especially the idea of showing both sides of what happened between him and Kylo Ren to make Ren turn to the dark side. Very believable story line. Speaking of Kylo Ren; I can't say how great of an evil villan he turned out to be. That may be Rian Wilson's greatest idea. Snoke dying: love it. Many people were mad but really, he wasn't that interesting. Great idea to surprise the audience and a great way that it was done. The fight scene in Snoke's lair: the best fight scene we've seen in a Star Wars movie and a great plot in regards to the relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey. Yoda's return: Yoda's return!! Not a CGI look alike but the actual puppet!! Genius idea. And the whole scene with him was amazing as well as emotional. This is a good way in which Rian Wilson shook up the whole franchise for the better. The friction between Poe and General Leia: another great plot point that worked on many levels. Vice Admiral Holdo: of course she's tied in to Poe and Leia and the back and forth of what's going on between the 3 of them kept me guessing. Star Wars is normally black and white, but this plot kept the audience wondering who was right and who was wrong. So, again, the Casino scene with Finn may have not been necessary but it did have to do with the Poe/Leia/Holdo power struggle so it served it's purpose. Also, let me say right now that Holdo sacrificing herself and charging a Star Destroyer by going into light speed...cinematically, one of the best shot scenes I've ever seen. Not just in a Star Wars film, but any film. Kylo Ren & Ray communicating telepathically: the opposite of my complaints of what you can or can't do with the force. This has been shown to a lesser extent in other movies, so the leap is not jarring and it works very well. Rey's dream: confusing but I think I understand it. Either way, looks brilliant.

Battle of Crait: like I said, I loved every aspect of this ending except for the fact that Luke wasn't actually there. There are so many smaller details that I just don't have the time or room to do that helps explain why I like this movie so much. In the end, I don't care what anyone says...in no way was this film worse than Episode I, II or III.… Expand

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TreeemsDec 17, 2017

A Star Wars movie that cares about characters and surprises in so many ways while honoring the past films. I had such a wonderful time watching this movie and gasped a dozen times at the beauty of the shots. This movie is smart and true toA Star Wars movie that cares about characters and surprises in so many ways while honoring the past films. I had such a wonderful time watching this movie and gasped a dozen times at the beauty of the shots. This movie is smart and true to the characters. If you hated it, I bet you'll like it the second time around. Give it a chance.… Expand

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SimpsonHillneukDec 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars is back full "force"!!
Oh dear! This movie is getting hammered by metacritic users, because the thinking Star Wars fans were turned off by the disappointing "The Force Awakens" and the "The Force Awakens" fans couldn't endure the action-less spell in the middle of this movie (while impressive twists were preparing to turn around the thickening plot). Star Wars fans need to get this in perspective. The Force Awakens was the only shallow entry in this series from Episode III onwards. Star Wars is back full "force" with "The Last Jedi" and you won't regret giving it another chance!… Expand

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ScreamagerDec 19, 2017

The Last Jedi is not a perfect movie, but when has any Star Wars film been perfect? This movie made risky decisions... and they all paid off.

Rian Johnson has directed and written some absolutely great works - including Brick and Looper,The Last Jedi is not a perfect movie, but when has any Star Wars film been perfect? This movie made risky decisions... and they all paid off.

Rian Johnson has directed and written some absolutely great works - including Brick and Looper, which are two films that have brilliant writing. I will admit that I was taken aback by the amount of humour in this movie, but that got me thinking, this Star Wars film has the most emotion of any film in the franchise. Everyone complained that The Force Awakens was a remake of A New Hope, but now everyone is complaining that this is not a remake of Empire Strikes Back. If anything, it's better. Why? Because for the first time it feels that a Star Wars film has dedicated time to actually fleshing out its characters, and the writing plays a huge part in that.

Unlike previous films, there's no dodgy writing or cringe-inducing lines (there is potentially one, but in context it's a perfectly acceptable line), and we actually get to know the characters more - be it ones that have been introduced in this trilogy, or some of the original characters. Understandably Mark Hamill was disappointed by his new characterisation but I honestly believe that this was a fantastic performance; one which has notably annoyed the fanbase, to which I ask you, seriously? Luke Skywalker is no longer the young idealistic adventurer he was in the original films, he's a much darker character weathered by the sense of failure, bearing the burden of having to live up to weighted expectations (similar to the expectations of fans for this trilogy coincidentally...). As for the other characters, Kylo Ren might be the best written character in the franchise - he's a complex character who is conflicted, at once vicious and powerful but also showing a sensitivity and reluctance to his atrocities. The newly introduced characters, such as Rose and DJ, are also humanised, far more than any of the characters in the prequels.

Story wise, this film has been criticised by the fans (again), which I must disagree with (again). As I had stated this was by far the most emotional Star Wars film I have seen. Although there were no single moments that matched the sadness of Han Solo's death in the preceding film, this was a film that had moments where I would laugh, cry and moments that left me in suspense. The story is quite straightforward in that it's actually quite minimal - the Rebels have to escape the First Order, Finn and Rose try to find a hacker to assist them, whilst Rey attempts to encourage Luke to train her and help his sister, all while Kylo Ren continues to struggle with his nature. This is a film that has plenty of plot, but is focused more on the emotional aspect. The effects are the real stars of this franchise though, and boy do they deliver. The action set pieces are exquisite, with the climactic battle being a visual treat.

So what can I say? I enjoyed this movie, but I am aware that there is a fanbase out there that believes Disney has ruined the franchise to which I say ABSOLUTELY NOT! This is, in my honest opinion, the third best Star Wars movie - bested only by the first two, primarily because I have had years to reflect on those and only days to reflect on this one. You might think that my judgement is less informed, but I disagree. This was a film that made me think about it after I left the cinema, and it moved me as a good film often does. To those who despise this film, I advise you to engage with it properly, maybe then you will realise the brilliance of it and the genius of Rian Johnson for daring to take a risk. It might not be what you expected, but that doesn't mean it's bad.… Expand

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KhaosByDesignDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over all I really liked this film, There were two things that I really didn't like but not to the point where they ruined the whole film.
The scenes in question are the Leia death fake out and how crap Snoke ended up being. Other than this though, I loved it, all of the actors give fantastic performances (especially Mark Hamill), the old & new characters are all great and there are a lot of unexpected turns here as well. Production quality is as good as you would expect with Disney budgets and there were some very nice practical effects here too. If I have any other criticisms (apart from the aforementioned scenes) it would be the pacing, I think the fleet chase lasted too long and the film seems to slow down quite a bit during Finn & Rose's side story. I think Rian Johnson took a lot of risks here and it has split the fan base as half of the people I know hated it half loved it. For me it's not the best Star Wars film but it's also far from the worst (remember Attack of the Clone people lol)… Expand

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ViniciusBritoDec 15, 2017

This movie is absolutely great, for hardcore star wars fans or not, everybody can enjoy it, i had a ton of diferent emotions watching it: i cried, laughed, felt hate, happiness and surprise, it got everything.
The character development it'sThis movie is absolutely great, for hardcore star wars fans or not, everybody can enjoy it, i had a ton of diferent emotions watching it: i cried, laughed, felt hate, happiness and surprise, it got everything.
The character development it's great, you got to know a lot more about Rey and Kylo, about their journey and their conflicts, the old characters are also awesome with Leia and Luke, they had purpose and a great job done. The action is great, in the ships or with the lightsabers, it all get you pumped.
The problem here is the way they got Luke going, some decisions made doesn't seem the same character as we know.
The story line is very good, with a few unnecessary scenes, but it does get you curious for what's coming next in the franchise, it's completely impossible to be sure of anything, which is great.… Expand

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