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JosephpaszDec 21, 2019

Instead of refreading the past, Rain makes bold changes and gives a refreshing thematic star wars movie. Only fault was that it tried tio hard to support its themes that the plot sometimes suffered.

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LuisTainoMay 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson uses Kylo Ren, Rey, and Luke Skywalker in a different and innovative way, especially on adding a character development for Luke's persona. On the other hand, he creates a simple and dry story for the other characters such as Finn and Paul, subverting sometimes our expectations just for the sake of its. Different from JJ Abrahms or Lucas original piece, Johnson talks about mythology, the idea of a broken hero, and most importantly, the failure.
It is a deeply flawed Star Wars movie, but trying to say something with only a third of screentime worth the time seeing. However this little screentime is way better than any ideas from episode 9 or the prequels.… Expand

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EdwardGrynMay 3, 2020

A divisive albeit very well produced entry into the Star Wars canon, The Last Jedi offers the freshest take on the Disney sequels, taking risks and innovating where the other movies played safe to satisfy half of the fandom.

The film isA divisive albeit very well produced entry into the Star Wars canon, The Last Jedi offers the freshest take on the Disney sequels, taking risks and innovating where the other movies played safe to satisfy half of the fandom.

The film is striking thanks to its incredible cinematography, acting, vfx and art direction; it offers its audience with riveting plot twists, actual character development and properly directed scenes making for this cinematic experience an enjoyable one (as long as one is willing to go with the lighter tone/new direction of the film which can be divisive for fans).

It is worth noting that some sequences and plot points didnt seem to work as well as they were intended to; The Canto Bight chase and the Finn/Rose sequence on Crait can tend to halt the narrative or take one out of the experience.… Expand

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PsychopathicTimJun 3, 2021

This movie was actually a refreshing surprise coming out of the new movies! I like what Ryan Johnson did hear, it gave more flavor to the new films coming out, while also having reverence to the old films. The characters are great, and IThis movie was actually a refreshing surprise coming out of the new movies! I like what Ryan Johnson did hear, it gave more flavor to the new films coming out, while also having reverence to the old films. The characters are great, and I didn't mind Rose as much as other people did, not a wonderful character, but she still tries to be helpful, even if she is very annoying in her decision to save Phinn in the end. But yeah, overall a good movie. It's not trying to be another A New Hope or Return Of The Jedi, but it is trying to make its own identity which is great and I really appreciate. I wish the newer Star Wars films would also try this.… Expand

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Darth_SkywalterJun 26, 2020

One of the best entries in the saga. Movie that has some hard decisions to accept, but when you do, it's a fantastic experience.

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EkiadoxSep 5, 2020

The breath of fresh air in the SW saga that this series needed. Kylo Ren and Rey's relationship, Luke's character, the visuals were great!

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MrPajamasSep 8, 2020

Despite the fact that I thought that Episode VII should never have been made, I am very happy for Episode VIII, because in my opinion the change of director helped and the film was excellent. The story was no longer a copier, as in theDespite the fact that I thought that Episode VII should never have been made, I am very happy for Episode VIII, because in my opinion the change of director helped and the film was excellent. The story was no longer a copier, as in the previous Episode. On the contrary, he offered us something completely new and I thought it worked. The soundtrack was excellent, the effects as is already known in Star Wars and overall we managed to create another excellent sequel.… Expand

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Agentep99Jan 27, 2022

I actually really enjoyed this movie, it tried to do things that Star Wars hadn't tried, instead of doing the same thing again like TFA

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ItsmayaJan 24, 2021

The movie didnt reached the level of the movie that came before him but is still amazing and totally worth watching (assuming you at least watched the previous movie)

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SoloYTDec 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For all who don't know me I'm a Star Wars fan. I watch the movies/shows, read the books/comics, play the games, and on occasion have been known to write some fan fiction. However going into this movie I knew that some things with this franchise needed to change. Don't get me wrong The Force Awakens is my favorite Star Wars film that has come out of the Disney era, but nonetheless I was conscious of how it stuck to the template of the original Star Wars, for better or worse, and hoped that this film would find a way to break away from that cycle and cover new ground. I say all this because I feel like the audience members reading my review deserve to know where I'm coming from as I write this and with that said I'll continue on to tell you that unlike the internet, I actually enjoy this movie. First off I want to talk or write about what this movie does so well: defining the characters of Rey and Kylo Ren. In the previous film Rey is a orphan who was left on the planet Jakku. Although she knows that they're never coming back for her, she holds on to the hope that they are really right their with her in the form of her mentors Han Solo and now Luke Skywalker. Parallel to that is our villain Kylo Ren, who knows who is family is and feels let down by them with the weight of trying to live up to their legacies. People either expect really great or really terrible things out of him and as a result he's conflicted, being caught in between both the light and the dark side of the force. This causes him to idolize his grandfather, the fearsome Darth Vader, while he misses his parents. In the end he chooses the dark over the light murdering his father, but he is left unsatisfied and broken. Both characters are pulled together and realize that they each have more in common then they think causing them to stand together as Ren kills Snoke to fight off his elite guards. When the dust settles Rey has to confront her greatest fear: that her parents are in fact nobodys who didn't give a crap about her. This revelation is great for the progression of the story as it is accompanied by the theme: you don't have to come from somewhere to be somebody. A real refresher for anyone whose been a fan for a while. We also see how Kylo refuses Rey's invitation to join her on the light side and how she refuses to join him on the dark. They are polar opposites. Kylo killed Snoke since he was the last person in his path for power.

But what caused Ben Solo to become Kylo Ren? It was his uncle Luke who thought he could prevent another Vader by neutralizing his own nephew and now must content with his failures. At the start he is a tragic figure who has made the ultimate mistake. The idealists ideals have failed and so he has given up. This upsets Rey as this is not what she or the audience was expecting out of the legendary Luke Skywalker, but through the arrival of Rey and a nice pep talk from puppet, not cgi, but puppet Yoda he finds his way and reconnects with the force. Distracting the First Order so that the Resistance can escape to fight another day. Now with all that said, typed, let's discuss the Resistance in this movie. We see them on the ropes throughout, however Finn and Rose go on a side quest where they end up saving a few fathiers and because of that, "It's all worth it," while their friends are dying at the other side of the galaxy. Face slap. Hey at least from this we get the introduction of D J who is a great character, but that could have been accomplished with so many better plot points. Finn also seems to take a step back from where we left off with him in the last movie, however I understand that he was just in it to save Rey the last time and that this time around he was committee to the larger cause. Poe for the majority of this movie is stuck aboard the Raddus unable to help which is an interesting position for his character to be in, but he that entire position as well as Canto Bight could have all been avoided if Holdo had just mentioned that they had some kind of plan, ANY kind of plan. I also want to mention that Hux and Phasma especially are wasted in this film before going on to compliment Rian's overall vision, John William's score, the cinematography, and the work of the actors before I go on to give this movie a 7.5/10.… Expand

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ADPReviewsFeb 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite some puzzling choices, Rian Johnson's STAR Wars outing proved to be far more ambitious and cinematically stunning than the film before and the film that would follow.… Expand

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Husain_AnusifMay 11, 2021

I agree with the critics. Simply this movie is one of the most beautiful and best Star Wars movies that I have ever seen and enjoyed very much in the style of the director with its wonderful characters.

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ChristmasLoverAug 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know a lot of people hated this movie but I loved it not as good as the force awakens and it’s sad that Like died he was my favorite character… Expand

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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like this movie has a lot of interesting themes and characters. I just wish the movie fit the trilogy more cohesively. Some of the highest highs in the series with the Holdo Maneuver and Luke force projecting. But I wish Finn and Rey had more screen time together and more important ties. Do not like the romance between Kylo and Rey at all. that would be my least favorite part.… Expand

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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022

I think its a goof movie that suffers from some problemsand is probably the best star wars movie since 1983

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thatsaxyguymikeDec 13, 2022

As I've said before, we're not all film critics, and listening to whatever someone says online about a film and treat it as fact. I definitely enjoyed this film. Not my favorite in the sequel trilogy, but an enjoyable film overall. I reallyAs I've said before, we're not all film critics, and listening to whatever someone says online about a film and treat it as fact. I definitely enjoyed this film. Not my favorite in the sequel trilogy, but an enjoyable film overall. I really do wish they had explored Rose more, and that the casino scenes were a bit more fleshed out. The loss of the Admiral was truly painful for me, and it did suffer from the same problem all of the second movies in each Star Wars trilogy suffer: long, drawn out scenes that otherwise feel less important to the story overall. Personally, I don't see the reason for the insane hate for this movie, especially when Episode 2 exists. Could it have been better? Sure, but so can every Star Wars film. And for those who have complained about politics, every Star Wars film contains political themes going back to the originals, so saying that this movie has made Star Wars "political" shows how little people pay attention to history and film. Overall, I liked this movie. It didn't blow me away, but it was interesting, and the ways they really explored the force reminded me of Episode 5 with Yoda. It's definitely not Episode 5, but it's good.… Expand

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fedoras128Dec 17, 2022

The best of the sequel trilogy and worthy successor to TFA with many surprising turns and hidden gems. Its central message is empowering: The Force is not about family lineage. Anyone can become a Jedi. Unfortunately that was all ruined byThe best of the sequel trilogy and worthy successor to TFA with many surprising turns and hidden gems. Its central message is empowering: The Force is not about family lineage. Anyone can become a Jedi. Unfortunately that was all ruined by the next movie.… Expand

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DarthRick87Jan 11, 2023

It Lacks a bit of the Magic and good Humor, but all in all a great Movie. Pure Star Wars

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NINTELDRITCHJul 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is like a kombucha. It has a sharp taste in there somewhere, but it's still good, and very healthy. Acting is great. People complain about Rose, but I think she's a really good character. Her and Finn's side story could have been better, though. It could have been tweaked to have a bit more impact, as well as the fact that nothing really comes of it in the end. I mean, I guess Phasma dies... but really there isn't much outcome to that plotline. The rest of the movie is fantastic, though. The film subverts expectations in a careful way, being radically different to what we know, but in a way that, in my opinion, still feels incredibly respectful of what came before. (not like Rise of Skywalker's random shamble of ideas coalesced into a confusing mess of spectacle that retcons the plot of half the previous movies.) With fantastically written characters (Luke especially, fight me) and a phenomenal final act, it's a movie that, while I couldn't call it a masterpiece, is great. There is a strange feeling throughout, though, of a weird unenjoyable-ness relative to the movie's quality. Overall, great movie.
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kheasDec 17, 2017

I wish I could tell you that this was, indeed, the perfect Star Wars film. That it met and exceeded every expectation that I had allowed myself to build up over the past two years but, sadly, I can’t do that. With some editing andI wish I could tell you that this was, indeed, the perfect Star Wars film. That it met and exceeded every expectation that I had allowed myself to build up over the past two years but, sadly, I can’t do that. With some editing and tightening, it could have been, but like I said earlier, that is because someone wanted to give us more than needed. Overall, I had fun and that is really what matters. I went to be entertained and, I was, very much so. There are some genuinely joyful and shocking moments that will make you gasp, laugh and even get a little misty eyed. It is even one of the more humorous entries along the lines of Guardians of the Galaxy at times. Is the film good? sure, it is, but be sure to leave your expectations at the door and go to be entertained. for a detailed review go to: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/12/15/new-movie-review-star-wars-episode-8-the-last-jedi-for-real-this-time/… Expand

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LamontRaymondDec 15, 2017

It's good, solid fun, with some amazing visuals, but in no way does it rise to the quality of the original three films. No, those don't necessarily hold up in terms of film making, but the acting, the pacing, and the excitement were just soIt's good, solid fun, with some amazing visuals, but in no way does it rise to the quality of the original three films. No, those don't necessarily hold up in terms of film making, but the acting, the pacing, and the excitement were just so head and shoulders above anything that has come since. I will say that Ridley, Boyega, and Isaac have solid performances, but the material just didn't make them shine in a way that I had hoped. Yes, I had monster expectations, and they weren't met, but again, it's a good movie.… Expand

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nutterjrDec 22, 2017

Someone asked me how I would rank this installment in the Star Wars films (8 of them so far or 9 if you include Rogue One) and I said possibly this is my 5th favourite. And this is through no lack of amazing cinematography, score, or everSomeone asked me how I would rank this installment in the Star Wars films (8 of them so far or 9 if you include Rogue One) and I said possibly this is my 5th favourite. And this is through no lack of amazing cinematography, score, or ever great battle scenes or individual duels but there were a few things that put me off and most of them are on the character development. Without going into spoiler mode I refrain from taking about then just yet. This does not make it a bad movie though, but just one that is not a brilliant as some others. I still think that certain fans and newcomers may still largely enjoy it.… Expand

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VDSDec 31, 2017

So Disney, I know you paid a lot of money for Star Wars but to maximize the return you don’t have to directly copy whole scenes from the original trilogy. It wouldn’t cost all that much to get a writer to come up with something new. But ISo Disney, I know you paid a lot of money for Star Wars but to maximize the return you don’t have to directly copy whole scenes from the original trilogy. It wouldn’t cost all that much to get a writer to come up with something new. But I guess not, so cue The Last Jedi, a mash-up of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

I can’t see how this is being touted as the best Star Wars ever. It was ok, even good in places, but not really great at all. And please please Hollywood, enough with the pale English baddies and the multiple endings.

Also Disney, there’s this thing movie makers like to do, it’s called editing. You chop out the padding that perhaps the director is in love with, but isn’t necessary to move the story forward or round out the characters. However, what The Last Jedi did give us was the performance we all sort of knew Mark Hamill was capable of. Just as Harrison Ford carried The Force Awakens, Hamill was the jewel in the crown here. Well done Mark, and well-done Disney for bringing Luke back.

So because fanboys love to rank these films, I’d say The Last Jedi is number four in the pecking order, below Empire, A New Hope, and Awakens, but better than all the rest.… Expand

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Fortysixter_UKDec 18, 2017

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The fact that Luke Skywalker was poorly realised, under implemented and his character ultimately wasted. Once he saw Reys potential, he bucked up his ideas and started training her. All good. BUT...when Rey handed him his fathers light sabre, he instantly threw it away. THIS TOTALLY WOULD NOT HAPPEN.

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He simply " lets go " of his mortal existence and fades into the force. What a complete waste. It struck me at first that Luke had willingly allowed this to happen and that he had committed suicide. A few hours later, a line Kylo came out with earlier in the film came to mind, when he first communicated with Rey within the force, he says something like " How are you doing this? This should be tearing you apart". This comment implies that force projection is very hard and very dangerous to do, and I see now, why that line was included . But it still doesn't make me feel better that Luke has been written out of the Star Wars saga. First we lose Han and now Luke in the films, and of course Carrie in real life. A real shame. I would have rather seen each character say their goodbyes and ride off into the sunset myself, but no, the new star wars movies have killed them. A real shame...

But....I'll still go see this again, there's enough good stuff in the film to almost counter balance the films other events, but the Canto Bight scenes were a tad pointless and drawn out, the whole lot could have been done in a five minute heist scene in my opinion.

So, there you go. I'm going again, and I'll buy it on Bluray, but the loss of Luke will sting forever. As it does with Han.

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BoabDreepsDec 15, 2017

I'm a fan boy. I was 5 when it all started. The OT means everything to me. I disregard the prequesls but have a soft spot for Rogue One. I hated TFA, so I was fully prepared to hate TLJ. I rolled my eyes as the new crawl went up "pfft,I'm a fan boy. I was 5 when it all started. The OT means everything to me. I disregard the prequesls but have a soft spot for Rogue One. I hated TFA, so I was fully prepared to hate TLJ. I rolled my eyes as the new crawl went up "pfft, honestly, give me a break".
But then it started and a voice in my head said "hey, this is pretty good fun...just go with it". So I did.… Expand

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BasilZeroMay 12, 2018

Possibly the weakest entry to the Star Wars franchise, a lot of forced moments and character push. A lot of the characters that you would expect to have a major role from the first movie of the new trilogy werent really pushed in the mainPossibly the weakest entry to the Star Wars franchise, a lot of forced moments and character push. A lot of the characters that you would expect to have a major role from the first movie of the new trilogy werent really pushed in the main plot at all and the ones that were pushed were overshadowed by how shallow some of the minor plot points were showcased. Its a "good" movie but not a so good Star Wars movie.… Expand

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KenmeiDec 22, 2017

The war between the critics and the Star Wars fanboys has waged on with the scores for this movie. So where does an average person fall into the mix? It's definitely a good movie but not as great as I had expected based on what the criticsThe war between the critics and the Star Wars fanboys has waged on with the scores for this movie. So where does an average person fall into the mix? It's definitely a good movie but not as great as I had expected based on what the critics had said. Between some of the very odd decisions that were revealed to have been made by alot of the characters (most notably Luke) and the very slow middle portion of the movie, it felt like things dragged on a bit too much for my liking. I also don't agree with the fact that this was a pseudo-ending for the movies. There's very clearly going to be a 3rd and final one for this set of the movies and they set up for it fairly well. I just don't feel like the movie set things in motion very well with some of the storylines that came out of it. Of course the most obvious one was pushed to a new limit going forward (no spoilers....) but the other main part of the story just never really clicked the entire time and felt like nothing was accomplished. I wish I could say more but even just starting to talk about it would give it away and ruin the experience. It's certainly not a bad movie by any means. Yes it does take alot of liberties with some tried and true characters, and makes them seems fairly weak in response to those choices. But the movie itself was a good time. It felt very similar to how Empire did for the IV-VI movies. This is the transition movie for this part of the storyline. And while I'm sure people don't like how polarizing it ended up being, it did its part I feel like. I personally liked The Force Awakens and even Rogue One more then this one, but didn't feel like it dropped the ball like alot of hardcore fanboys have felt like.… Expand

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Goo4youDec 15, 2017

*You'll find my original take on the movie below as i've had a different perspective since seeing it a second time.

12/26/17 It's not perfect, but there are a lot more continuity connections than just watching it the first time. Character*You'll find my original take on the movie below as i've had a different perspective since seeing it a second time.

12/26/17 It's not perfect, but there are a lot more continuity connections than just watching it the first time. Character arc choices that I despised the first go around came into focus the second time through. Even the Snoke and Luke arc made much more sense; though I still feel like Rian Johnson threw a hail mary pass to episode 9 that is more a problem with the DIRECTOR and not the movie itself (and a sincere reason I don't ever want to see another Rian Johnson directed Star Wars movie).

Lines given the second time around worked (nominally;"Rebel Scum" still made my skin crawl and wanna throw-up a bit). Humor, while still contrived, didn't bother me as much. This brand of humor has no place in a Star Wars movie, but the second go I guess I just came to terms with it.

The biggest change for me was the plot and how much depth I missed in the first go around. The argument that it ignored everything from Episode 7 is false, that it doesn't tell the story in its own right is false and that it doesn't get us to episode 9 is a massive falsehood. The biggest crime The Last Jedi commits (and Rians greatest sin) is that everything is hinged on the answers Episode 9 has to cover.....which is a lot.

This isn't like the transition from A New Hope to Empire and how that lead to The Return of the Jedi. The empire is stung with the lost of the death star but the war rages on in empire. The rebels aren't destroyed in empire, nor are our heroes lost. If anything they too deal with turmoil and setbacks (and revelations), but their way forward is clear (as are the rebels as a whole). Jedi sums up empire and brings the series to a close (until then). The Last Jedi tries to do this but instead ends up being a stand alone story which was squeezed through a sieve and forced to be a bridge for the prior and the future, when really Johnson wanted to make his own movie with his own story. There is no place for this in Star Wars.

They are "episodes" sure but that is in name only. This series is just that--a long-running "LINEAR" story that must FULLY connect to the prior story and also be ready to line-up with the future installment as well as fit into the overarching narrative. Rian Johnson did not want to do this, I firmly believe that--which is why the movie is hated by the community at large. Not only this, but Johnson buries the literal previous trilogy (4/5/6) by upending the events of ALL participants, making them ALL failures. What a great feeling it is if you've watched these all your life. If that isn't overwhelming ego at work I don't know what is. At most, Rian Johnson should have been give just one of the "Star Wars Stories" to make. He could have done whatever he wanted to there, but with The Last Jedi; he was the absolute wrong choice.

Still, there are plenty of things episode 9 can (and will) use to make it all work and those things will (hopefully) vindicate episode 8. But that isn't good either. A future installment should NEVER justify the quality of the prior; Star Wars or not. I cannot truly sin the actors, the story or the movie at-large for the sins of the director. The movie itself does it's job, but only on a second viewing (which is why I also increased my score from a 6 to a 7). Do yourselves a favor, see it at least one more time.

*12/15/17The movie is far overrated for it's sake. The pacing was droll, the cinematography was dark (as in physically dark, you can't see much of what is happening half the time). Story told through imagery can be fine, but if everything is representative of something that needed to be told it gets oppressive. And that is what this move felt like; oppressive, bland and out of sorts with what it was supposed to be.

And that's not what I felt, the movie kept second guessing what it was or where it was going. Is it a Stars Wars movie or was it the evolution of the series into something else? I left the theater not knowing what the hell I just watched and not in the good way.

There is a disturbing trend happening with Disney's movies; they are all starting to taste like the same thing. Dialogue from the last jedi could easily fit into an Avengers movie. Humor and places like Canto Bight....I've seen it in Guardians of the Galaxy. That can't be the case with Star Wars. IT'S STAR WARS! The jokes were terrible. There needs to be some humor, but this? The fan service moments were cringeworthy and left a terrible taste in my mouth.

There's a really good reason Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver's performances have barely been covered in the early reviews of this movie; Neither really have ANY screen time when they do it's as side dressing to the bigger names. There's no kidding myself here with people not going to see this movie, but I promise you; you'll leave disappointed. Shame on you Disney and shame of what you've done to Star Wars… Expand

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MrShmooveDec 15, 2017

I am a LONG time Star Wars fan growing up on the original trilogy. I've ALWAYS been a HUGE Star Wars fan even during the dead times of most of the 80's and 90's. I was HUGELY disappointed in Force Awakens but loved Rogue One. So afterI am a LONG time Star Wars fan growing up on the original trilogy. I've ALWAYS been a HUGE Star Wars fan even during the dead times of most of the 80's and 90's. I was HUGELY disappointed in Force Awakens but loved Rogue One. So after Rogue One was so good I had hopes that this one would be better and that Disney would have learned from their mistakes they made in Episode 7. Well They didn't. :( They made the SAME EXACT mistakes as Episode 7 with repeating things that happened in the original trilogy over and over and over again. They also went with the Marvel philosophy and had some corney Jokes (namely the very beginning of the movie) and some things that just didn't make any sense/are not possible. I'm looking at YOU Leia! My dad saw the movie and I was talking to him about it and he said he went to the restroom about 30 minutes into the movie and another patron was mumbling of how Disney has ruined Star Wars. That man walked out of the theater and didn't even finish watching it! THAT is a HUGE problem. Disney is alienating the VERY people who LOVE WITH A PASSION this IP. They BETTER right the ship with Episode 9 or I fear they will lose the majority of us.… Expand

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Dass_JennirDec 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will start by saying Star Wars the Last Jedi isn't that bad of a movie to deserve a 5.5 but also it is not a movie deserving of a 9 or higher score.

That been said let me start putting the things that i liked first and then i will put the ones i disliked.

LIKES:

*The whole interaction between Kylo Ren and Rey via of a Force bond where she was trying to make him see the good while he was trying to make her join him. It really helped in flesh out both characters, especially Kylo (he is still a emotionally unstable crybaby turned killer).

*Luke conversation with Yoda was really a nice thing. Interesting enough was the fact that Yoda was able to interact with the world either by making a lighting strike the tree or by hiting Luke in the head with his cane.

*The duel between Kylo and Rey against Snoke guards was really good. Amazing coreography.

*Luke's display of Force mastery by the end.

*The little kid using the Force to pull a broom at the end.

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*The MAIN PLOT of the movie is pretty much ridiculous: it is a stupid chase at subluminal speed because the Republic flagship can't hit hiperspace more than once for lack of fuel and because the First Order ships found a way to tail them in FLT flight. However WHY not even one of the several First Order ship's captains had the simple idea of making a short hiperspace jump to the position where the fleet trying to slowly run away was?????

* Why didn't Vice Admiral Holdo share her plan to go to the Crait planet while using the Republic flagship as bait to allow escape ships to hid in the planet?
Instead she acts like a huge @sshole demanding blind obedience. Sure chastize Poe for acting out of line but at least share with all the Officers and pilots giving their lives for the fight what your plan was. Had she done that then perhaps half of said officers and fighters wouldn't have joined a motim against her.

*Luke's death by the end was really stupid, why not finish that scene with just him looking at the Sun? Really unnecessary death, feels like the director was just trying to make some CHEAP shock value.

*Snoke is a joke. All powerfull but can't realize Kylo is actually going to kill him instead of Rey? That feel like a really "screw you" directed at JJ Abrams by Riam.

*Really bad explanation to all the foreshadowing Abrams did in SW TFA about Rey's parents. Again another "screw you" moment from Riam to JJ Abrams.

All in all STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI is a movie that has it's really good moments amid a lot of fat in the story and bad resolutions to mysteries from the previous movie.

A good movie but it could have been a LOT BETTER.… Expand

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deshibasaraDec 18, 2017

As a Star Wars fan, I kindaa.... don't really like it, it doesn't feel like a movie that runs for more than two and a half hours with a score of more than 90% in rotten tomatoes supposed to be. Though I love some cool moments that I'm sureAs a Star Wars fan, I kindaa.... don't really like it, it doesn't feel like a movie that runs for more than two and a half hours with a score of more than 90% in rotten tomatoes supposed to be. Though I love some cool moments that I'm sure many people would left more than satisfied, The Last Jedi just don't seem to cover a lot of mystery JJ Abrams had put in The Force Awakens that fanboys and fangirls all around the globe had been waiting for for the past 2 years. Well, as for now, I hope the last installment of this trilogy (episode XII) can completely cover this problem once and for all, and please, DON'T SCREW EPISODE XII!!!!!!… Expand

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gzayas91Jul 16, 2018

Good sequel, but not the best. Too much action and too long. Not good as Empire strikes back nor Revenge of the Sith. Like The Force Awakens, it's enjoyable.

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LM2020Dec 18, 2017

To the people who feel most disappointed about this film, I understand, it's how I felt after The Force Awakens. It's time to admit that Star Wars died when George Lucas gave up control. Disney will just be content to repurpose, reimagineTo the people who feel most disappointed about this film, I understand, it's how I felt after The Force Awakens. It's time to admit that Star Wars died when George Lucas gave up control. Disney will just be content to repurpose, reimagine and remake every single Star Wars moment that came before. Eventually Episode 15 will roll around and it will be a remake of this one, with an 80 year old Mark Hamill reprising his role. That being said, I didn't hate this film. It feels like it was made with a sense of craft that was sorely missing in Episode 7 and I liked the greater roles that Luke Skywaker and Leia were given. As for some of the points that people re bringing up, I never cared to know who Snoke was, or who Rey's parents were. It all stopped making since 2 movies ago.… Expand

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fungifeetDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As hard for me as it is to write a negative review about a Star Wars film, here I am. What i can say that is that what it does good, it does good. What it does bad, it does bad. First of all i'd like to start with the good. Starting with an absolutely stunning space scene with amazing visuals, fantastic state of the art CGI and unbelievable camera work, this film sets it's self out to be the best looking Star Wars film ever made. Director Rian Johnson has got this part of the film right providing fans with two and a half hours of jaw dropping scenery and visuals. Not only this but there are a load of nods to past films and like the dice from "A New Hope" and yes this is a spoiler but Yoda coming to Luke in force ghost. There a loads of moments throughout the film that will make a true Star Wars fan really squirm with excitement, I mean i cheered alongside many others in the cinema when Yoda appeared. The space fights are outstanding, the planets, the old rebellion ships the use in the final act are stunning alongside the scenery but the big question is, do the positives outweigh the negatives?

Starting with Finn and Roses subplot. This was so out of place and poorly paced. Overall they ended up having no major effect on the film or anything that happened, Finn was wasted and Rose just felt so forced into the film, the love triangle it potentially creates is just unnecessary and i found it somewhat irritating. Finn does *Spoiler* kill Phasma but it was in such a poor underwhelming fight that really makes you feel like director Rian doesn't care about his characters at all. I think everyone went into the cinema expecting Phasma to take a more prominent role because her character is actually so cool and her costume is insanely nice. Phasma kind of falls into a Boba Fett thing where you still admire how cool she is but everyone knows how wasted that character actually is. The fight lasts all of a minute and it doesn't even end up REALLY being Finn that kills her. I really loved the scene with Rey, Kylo and Snoke. I say that but i also fundamentally disagreed with it. This whole scene literally takes every single ounce of curiosity that EP7:TFA left us with and throws it out the window. Who is Snoke? Who are Reys parents? IT LITERALLY DOESN'T MATTER. Snoke dies and Reys parents are NOBODY. I honestly can't understand the direction they've took this in and that upsets me. Luke Skywalker, the hero, the legend and now the scared old man with no fight in him, oh and also the dead man. Luke's character feels the furthest away from being Luke Skywalker that he could ever be. He literally wanted to kill his nephew, the man who literally nearly gave his life for his Dad to return to the light side of the force got scared of his nephews raw strength and dark thoughts and literally pulled a lightsaber out on him while he was sleeping and then payed the price leading him to exile. This is the worst possible Luke storyline for me. Mark Hamil himself has said he disagrees with everything they did with Luke. It just makes no sense to me. We don't get to see any cool force scenes with Luke, any lightsaber scenes, nothing. Infact there isn't an actual lightsaber fight in this film. Luke dodges a few attempts from Kylo but that's literally it. How depressing. The final complaint of mine is how underwhelming Luke's death is, i mean surely if you have the balls to kill of such an icon you have to make it epic for the fans? Well that's not at all what we got. Luke uses the force one last time to make what i'll call a force hologram tricking Kylo into thinking he is there to distract the First Order so that the resistance can escape.. or rebels at this point? That was confusing too. Luke dodges attack from Kylo a couple of times, beautiful scene and everything but then finally he stands down and pulls an old Ben Kenobi 2.0. Doesn't quite say the same thing but does the whole "Strike me down and i'll" thing. Kylo strikes him and he's still stood because it's a hologram. By doing this Luke uses all his force maybe? I don't know this isn't made clear but he dies while watching the two suns of the planet he's took exile in set, in a new hope fashion. Luke did not get the ending he deserved. I'd rather go on believing Return of the Jedi was the end of his story. Verdict.
This film creates new possibilities in the Star Wars universe while destroying and missing so many opportunities to please original fans. The sub plot was weak and the main story provides poor answers for massive questions, had they got this right this film could be compared to or better than Empire Strikes back but unfortunately it falls short where we really needed it to exceed expectations however the film is action packed and lots of fun with some misplaced humor creating so cringey moments but some beautiful.… Expand

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ShrikeyJan 4, 2018

Pretty good sequel, even tho the cyclical nature of the recurring storylines kind of makes sense, I'd with more original twists.
Enjoyable action, nice to see "sacred" characters thrown out (with good reasoning) and not kept in canon, justPretty good sequel, even tho the cyclical nature of the recurring storylines kind of makes sense, I'd with more original twists.
Enjoyable action, nice to see "sacred" characters thrown out (with good reasoning) and not kept in canon, just because they're money makers. Snoke was a bit too "Disney" for my taste tho.… Expand

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linkenskiJan 3, 2018

The Star Wars Fanfiction lives on under the leadership of Disney's takeover of Lucasfilm and an increasingly politically Kathleen Kennedy making token gestures to make the franchise come across as more diverse, when really, if you think aboutThe Star Wars Fanfiction lives on under the leadership of Disney's takeover of Lucasfilm and an increasingly politically Kathleen Kennedy making token gestures to make the franchise come across as more diverse, when really, if you think about it, wasn't this already there? We had Lando - who doesn't love Lando? Yet, his character did not ever come across as "filler" or unnecessarily added to an already large list of new characters meeting legacy characters. Well, peeps, that's exactly what this movie is though. Frankly, it's a mess, but at the least I can give it that it was entertaining and at times interesting. The problem with the characters is that it tries to build on the established cast from The Force Awakens while struggling to put the past to rest, a theme which is actually quite dominant this time, and by the credits you'll finally have a sense that Episode 9 has a chance of standing on its own legs instead of Disney's nostalgia pandering. It's just hard to see the originality that's left as something positive amidst all the cringeworthy and disservicing amounts of diversity-pandering. Characters you desperately want to love like Finn are shafted as a comedic-relief character who goes on a circular subplot full of all the worst aspects of the prequel trilogy and the tone of your average Disney Channel sit-coms, all with its own fart-sniffing jokes and white-toothed family-friendly smile. It feels ingenuine and detracts from the entire film when they try to juxtapose the actual plot development of Rey, Luke and Kylo Ren with this vapid attempt at making the movie accessible to kids. I understand it's family friendly but it comes off as needlessly cheesy and forced. As for the actual plot it starts off well in several arcs that get set up. Rey actually shows a bit more weakness, doubt and humanity but ultimately returns to her Sue self as she keeps nailing every obstacle in her first try and every scene where she struggles is set up almost without context, just like what they do with the "mysterious" character Snoke. It doesn't help everything somehow fits into a formulaic retread of Empire Strikes Back. That said, there's just enough few snippets of actual ingenuity and idea-making from Rian Johnson's input to make this movie somewhat worthwhile. It's very inconsistent however, and while on one hand the director/writer shows he cares about the lore and how the Force is most popularly represented (as a mythical, almost zen-like concept, NOT midichlorians or science-fact) he abuses the concept so often in very pivotal scenes that the audience winds up laughing making it hard to figure out it these were legit attempts at doing the "Marvel Comedy Action" routine or just an attempt to do something novel that feels too weird. It can suck the emotion out of important scenes as much as it can pique your interest thinking it's going somewhere. Ultimately, The Last Jedi mostly turned out to feel self-serving in its novel attempts at adding something new to the canon but at the very least it seemed to finally let go of the Original Trilogy circlejerk as its final message, but then it's too bad Episode 9 is directed by J.J. "Remix" Abrams once again, who will certainly undo all Rian's efforts at seperating the new trilogy from its nostalgia for the past. If Rian were to direct the sequel, I would be very, very interested however.… Expand

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MooncalfianDec 20, 2017

While there was SO many stupid, inane, ridiculous, and contrived moments in this movie, it's still so much better than The Force Awakens.

While some of the set ups are pointless, it's exciting and well told overall, with some very powerfulWhile there was SO many stupid, inane, ridiculous, and contrived moments in this movie, it's still so much better than The Force Awakens.

While some of the set ups are pointless, it's exciting and well told overall, with some very powerful moments emotionally. It's trope destroying, and I think that's perhaps one of the things I like about it the most. All of the fan theories can kiss their arse goodbye, and I love that it had the guts to do this.

It's not a great movie. Not even close. It's not even particularly good. It's just better than The Force Awakens, better than Rogue One, and probably better than all of the prequels too.

I hate that they made the choice to let go of one of the cast members, and I feel like I would have prefered to see more of them. I'm also disappointed in the scene where they effectively burn the last remnants of the jedi code, because it's like burning EU canon. There's no jedi code now, and that's how Disney like it, but the code of the sith and jedi are two of the only really interesting things in this fictional universe, so I was left feeling a little bitter at this.

But overall, it's a step in the right direction. It's a shame the series goes back to the master of playing safe for episode 9. JJ Abrams is the worst.… Expand

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TheWaffleDec 26, 2017

The Last Jedi is another solid entry into the Star Wars universe. Unique visuals pair up with powerful themes to deliver a worthy follow up to Force Awakens. The film develops Kylo and Rey in interesting ways and TLJ is not afraid to takeThe Last Jedi is another solid entry into the Star Wars universe. Unique visuals pair up with powerful themes to deliver a worthy follow up to Force Awakens. The film develops Kylo and Rey in interesting ways and TLJ is not afraid to take creative chances. However, it is something of a muddled film. Like Rogue One, TLJ is missing a clear narrative arc and the story seems to swing from one plot to another without much coherence. Once again Finn is completely unnecessary to the plot, which is disappointing considering how much potential his backstory offers. The movie is bloated with a long side plot that amounts to nothing and only serves to distract from the more compelling lead narrative. In the end, I wish they'd developed a more focused story, but nonetheless, The Last Jedi is an exciting film and well worth a watch.… Expand

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JNOTRDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I leave from the theater with a strange taste and I do not finish liking. It has a lot of plot problems (a couple of ridiculous scenes like the one with Leia flying in space, the Rey and Kylo seaing each other because Snoke connected their minds, the unnescesary Finn and Rose subplot, the death of Snoke) and felt it very long. The performances are very good (especially Mark Hammil and the beautiful Daisy Ridley), the action scenes are excellent (the first 10 minutes have no waste) and the CGI as always perfect. The "forced" humor they criticize so much, I did not feel it at all. I really liked some of the twists, makes the movie unpredictable. Even do, I think there were many flaws in the script, so it's a 7.… Expand

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echoecho11Sep 4, 2019

At moments this movie is sublime, at other's it falls seriously flat. The interactions between Luke, Rey, Kylo and Snoke are incredible. The scene with Yoda was perfection, same with everything throne room and the Luke Leia reunion on Crait.At moments this movie is sublime, at other's it falls seriously flat. The interactions between Luke, Rey, Kylo and Snoke are incredible. The scene with Yoda was perfection, same with everything throne room and the Luke Leia reunion on Crait. Thats more than enough for me to redeem it from the seriously flawed side plots and gags Loved the blue milk scene though.… Expand

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Banner09Dec 18, 2017

I like the actions sequences. But I dislike the relationship between Rey and Luke. They are going nowhere. The musical score is just marvellous. For me it is among the best Star Wars film series

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DryBonezDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's different, there are good moments, but there are bad moments. I recommend watching Vinesauce's review of the film as it gave me some insight I didn't think about. Action was great especially Luke vs Kylo, and Kylo + Rey v Snoke. I didn't really care about Snoke, but I'm really pissed off on how they handled Captain Phasma, she had so much potential to be the next Boba Fett, but she barely gets any screen time, wtf. CGI was okay but you can clearly tell that all of the creatures showed off in this movie were made clearly for merchandising, this may sound weird but we need more disgusting, ugly creatures in this movie, we need a new Jabba. The Leia space scene [kind of] makes sense but the execution of the scene was bizarre, uncomfortable and just **** stupid, probably one of the worst Star Wars scenes ever. The Finn & Rose subplot was filler, you could literally remove the subplot, hell, you could also even remove Rose from the movie and it would barely be different. The best scene of this movie for me was the light speed ramming, Holdo at first was an unlikable prick, but she redeemed herself when she went out in one of the most badass ways I've ever seen in a movie, ramming the Star Destroyer at light speed and the audio went completely silent, while this movie had one of the worst scenes in Star Wars, it also had one of the best. Yoda is also in the movie and he doesn't feel that forced, and he states to Luke that failure is the best teacher which would end up being a subtle theme throughout the whole film, everyone fails at one point in this movie. I found the movie enjoyable, and I would recommend watching it if you wanted to see something wildly different from Star Wars, this film felt like an experiment by Rian Johnson to me. I think this is better than The Force Awakens because of the amount of risks and experiments Johnson took making this film, it's a different from any other Star Wars movie I've seen, and I welcome that, especially in the current state of these types of movies.
Here's where I rank this film compared to the others from best to worst, keep in mind this is just an opinion.

Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Rogue One
Return of the Jedi
The Last Jedi
The Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones… Expand

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MiracSpectacDec 17, 2017

The Last Jedi is a movie filled to the brim with intrigue and disappointment. In my initial showing, I felt as though there were a lot of misplaced ambitions as subplots from Episode VII were gutted left and right. However, contrasting VII'sThe Last Jedi is a movie filled to the brim with intrigue and disappointment. In my initial showing, I felt as though there were a lot of misplaced ambitions as subplots from Episode VII were gutted left and right. However, contrasting VII's theme of "awakening", I now see that this was a story of failure. A true drama, casting off all ambition and expectation in its telling. While I definitely don't believe everything was executed masterfully, it does serve to cement the cast's role in a new and greater story.… Expand

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TheFrostyPenDec 17, 2017

Nobody in the theatre cheered when it ended. There was more of a shocked silence. I felt mixed emotions. It wasn't terrible, but I feel sad with the feeling of being let down. Enter at your own risk.

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NotarztDec 16, 2017

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

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

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

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RayanS93Dec 16, 2017

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

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MattBrady99Dec 17, 2017

"This is not going to go the way you think"

That line right there basically sums it all. When you predicted everything that's going to happen, then suddenly get the carpet pulled underneath at the last minute. You either like or dislike Rian"This is not going to go the way you think"

That line right there basically sums it all. When you predicted everything that's going to happen, then suddenly get the carpet pulled underneath at the last minute. You either like or dislike Rian Johnson choices, but at least it's going in a new direction and not another remake.

As Kylo Ren put it: "Let the past die"

What I love about 'The Last Jedi' is how it doesn't care what you think about 'Star Wars. While not insulting you as the audience. Taking fan theories or the mystery 'Force Awakens' stet up, and shut it down completely. Instead, what we get is a bold message about are our places and where to find hope. Rian Johnson absolutely kills it with his direction. Perfectly framed shots and the magnificent cinematography, made the overall experience something to remember for a long, long time. Even as I'm writing this, some of the imagery has implanted into my mind. Beautiful, yet menacing with the dark side creeping in. Performance and characters all around are great. Oscar Isaac character (Poe) has such a fantastic character arc in this movie, that even he learns from his cocky attitude or quick thinking from deadly situations.

Both Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are the main dynamics of the film. The scenes with Rey and Kylo are the most captivating elements of the story. A balance of light and darkness shown in their characters. Is Kylo Ren emo? yeah, if you like. Compelling villain? YES. You see good in him from Rey's point of view, but also darkness from Luke's.

This is the best I've seen from Mark Hamill. You'd think he will portray an old mentor in the shadow of Alec Guinness and Yoda. However, that isn't the case. You see Skywalker has given up on the force and wants nothing from it. Becoming a shadow of himself. Heck, he barley trains Rey, and that alone doesn't matter. Seeing him on screen gave me on all happinesses in the world.

Sound design, costumes, visual effects, and the lightsaber fights are all top notch. The biggest issue I've heard from people is the casino scene which didn't bother me. The film itself didn't drag, for me. As the runtime feels justified for something like this.

Now for problems: Some CGI scenes looked a bit unfinished, which is mostly green screen backgrounds. Other than that, the effects look pretty great. I didn't buy the "love triangle", with Finn (John Boyega) and Rose (Kelly Marie Tran). Even Finn was just as surprised as me when this was suppose to be a thing. I rather see a relationship with Poe and Finn, than Rose. Or just be friends.

While I praise the film for taking bold choices, but it never fully goes for it. A lot of fake outs deaths that afterwards made me wish it actually happened. It's tonal inconsistency. One minute it's funny, then the next it's dead serious. The humor isn't as awful as people have said. Unfortunately, it doesn't help that characters are jammed packed and didn't need to be there. And Captain Phasma is still the most pointless character ever. Overall rating: Despite it's flaws, the force is strong with this one.

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nozamanDec 17, 2017

The problem with The Last Jedi is The Force Awakens. That film had a nostalgic, "feel good" tone and brazenly meant to bring back "everything you loved about Star Wars"-- especially stuff that was mostly missing from the prequels. The LastThe problem with The Last Jedi is The Force Awakens. That film had a nostalgic, "feel good" tone and brazenly meant to bring back "everything you loved about Star Wars"-- especially stuff that was mostly missing from the prequels. The Last Jedi takes an almost diametrically opposed approach-- it wants to --question-- everything you love about Star Wars. It is easily the most (only?) postmodern mainline Star Wars film, which is not going to sit easily with some. Sure, it's still "good guys vs. bad guys", but it's also more complicated and deeper than that. It attempts to subvert a lot of what fans assume about Star Wars. In the end, though, it stays true to those ideals. What it should have done more effectively was try to explain to fans how and -why- those ideals and assumptions needed to be subverted. Especially in regard to the Force and exactly what powers it entails. Ultimately,the Last Jedi adds depth to the post-Lucas saga and doesn't skimp on the tried-and-true Star Wars elements, either. If The Phantom Menace was, as Lucas put it, a film for children, Last Jedi has more lofty ideas. Far more often than not, it expresses them impressively well. Where much of the poignancy of The Force Awakens was the result of genuine but not cheap nostalgia, here it feels more driven by story, character, and acting. If you want to pick apart the minutiae of what "can or can't" happen in space or plotting details, the fruit is there. As a space opera, The Last Jedi is more than good, and it's very good on several other levels, too. Reading in hindsight that Disney/Lucasfilm were literally making The Last Jedi up as they went along, without a predetermined vision or story arc for the new trilogy, makes sense, because in terms of tone and approach Disney pulled a bait-and-switch with The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.… Expand

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Tazcat2011Dec 21, 2017

So this coming from a long time Star Wars fan and someone who liked Force Awakens. This movie is a bit of a mess with far too many implausible moments (even for a Star Wars movie) that it ruins the strong parts. A certain scene with LeiaSo this coming from a long time Star Wars fan and someone who liked Force Awakens. This movie is a bit of a mess with far too many implausible moments (even for a Star Wars movie) that it ruins the strong parts. A certain scene with Leia especially. Snoke is way under developed and is a 1 dimensional bad guy. Kylo Ren’s role is expanded and is very good and Rey is very likable. The biggest issue I have is that the Force has turned into Deus Ex Machina and all sorts of new “powers” are invented in this film that are just far too convenient. The movie is good, not great. The Porgs are adorable and there is some good humor around them.… Expand

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spencieMar 15, 2018

A fun exciting, visually striking movie with a great score, great characters and great action. The Last Jedi is very well directed, but very messy. There's so much **** going on. The subplots suck, Luke Skywalker is ruined, Poe is trashed,A fun exciting, visually striking movie with a great score, great characters and great action. The Last Jedi is very well directed, but very messy. There's so much **** going on. The subplots suck, Luke Skywalker is ruined, Poe is trashed, Finn is wasted, Rey and Kylo Ren hold this movie up. They make it worth watching. The Last Jedi is very disappointing, but it's still a solid movie and took Star Wars into a new direction. I hope the next one stays far away from the original trilogy and becomes it's own movie, not a rehash.… Expand

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Digibutter64May 26, 2018

I honestly don't understand why this is getting so many negative reviews. Sure, it may not be the best Star Wars film, but it's still pretty good overall.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is generally more comedic in tone, making for an overall moreI honestly don't understand why this is getting so many negative reviews. Sure, it may not be the best Star Wars film, but it's still pretty good overall.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is generally more comedic in tone, making for an overall more enjoyable experience. There are some predictable paths it goes down, and one scene in particular had me almost cringing. Still, taken by itself, it's a fine sci-fi film. As an addition to the Star Wars saga, it's nothing mind-blowing though.… Expand

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MalXFeb 23, 2018

Yes, there are a couple of story holes, the story that was brought up by J.J Abrams was all removed, what the intent is, clearly there is no reason why in the first place, such big unexpected twists happen, other than that it being the mostYes, there are a couple of story holes, the story that was brought up by J.J Abrams was all removed, what the intent is, clearly there is no reason why in the first place, such big unexpected twists happen, other than that it being the most darkest Star Wars Movie so far, yet interesting still makes ground for the inconsistent story told here.… Expand

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deansargeDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lifelong Star Wars fan, took 4 kids who all loved it! I thought there were some great bits and some very poor bits! shades of Flash Gordon, Battlestar Gallactica, and Star Wars! better than the prequels but no Empire Strikes Back! Kids gave it 10/10 im giving it 7. Enjoyable enough, just not a classic.… Expand

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DarthSonicDec 18, 2017

Great start with stunning visuals, lenghty middle part with great moments but unnecessary story parts. Ending is great again but there is no "aha effect" ("I am your father!"). Also I miss depth in story and character design/development.Great start with stunning visuals, lenghty middle part with great moments but unnecessary story parts. Ending is great again but there is no "aha effect" ("I am your father!"). Also I miss depth in story and character design/development. There are about 90 minutes of great Star Wars movie within this 152 minute movie.… Expand

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DrGeneKaufmanDec 16, 2017

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

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tombraidersDec 15, 2017

I enjoyed this film very much the first time I saw it, but it doesn't benefit at all from repeat watches. It's flaws just become more pronounced.

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Muskrat147Dec 27, 2017

A controversial topic to say the least, Disney's third Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, is, to put it simply, "a terrible mess that I loved". Rian Johnson is bound to serve as the punchline for every hardcore fan's joke over the next decade, asA controversial topic to say the least, Disney's third Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, is, to put it simply, "a terrible mess that I loved". Rian Johnson is bound to serve as the punchline for every hardcore fan's joke over the next decade, as Lucas was for the Prequels. His ideas for the film and its characters are new and interesting, particularly Mark Hamill's Luke, who takes a unique path throughout the film that is different than expected. Does it work? Sort of. In fact, most of the new ideas do work, and expand Star Wars in new directions. But there are plenty of occurrences that left me disappointed. The Finn and Rose ark feels forced, and adds on an entire half-hour that proves to be unnecessary later on. A particular scene involving our princess Leia, played by the late Carrie Fisher, though somewhat awesome, feels bizarre. However, the most disappointing aspect, one that adds to my "terrible mess" conclusion, is that most of the questions left by The Force Awakens are ignored here. It seems that Johnson was focused more on providing something new than he was continuing the story. The technological elements of The Last Jedi are great, as expected, with some of the best CGI in recent memory, and great motion capture work from Andy Serkis. The cinematography is wonderful, Johnson's direction is fresh, and the performances are easily the best of the series - Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, and Mark Hamill especially. The Last Jedi is a great movie, just not a great Star Wars movie. It works most of the time, yet many plot points don't fit the world established by JJ Abrams, who will have a lot on his hands when making Episode 9.… Expand

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abm0Dec 18, 2017

Not your dad's Star Wars for sure, but it delivers enough story development and action to get an OK. A bit too much on the comedy and the cutesy animals running around, some important twists were poorly thought out, but I still have to giveNot your dad's Star Wars for sure, but it delivers enough story development and action to get an OK. A bit too much on the comedy and the cutesy animals running around, some important twists were poorly thought out, but I still have to give it an extra point for the solid feminist aspects they put in. So all in all, good movie, worth a watch, not really the catastrophe some would have you believe it was.… Expand

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moebius_risingDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see the Reddit keyboard warriors are at it again. Upset that their precious prequels and garbage Legends continuity has taken a back seat. They would expect the predictable outcome that Rey was a Kenobi/Skywalker/Solo which would have been fan-fiction style awfulness. They think JJ Abrams and Disney ruined the franchise but the box office and critical reception says otherwise. None of these "fans" want to face the fact that if Lucas took on the sequel trilogy, it would have had the same pitfalls, except with 33% more dementia.

No one cares what social media has to say about the franchise. And all of your theories were crap.… Expand

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HapstatonFeb 4, 2018

It is quite nice. I don't understand people who don't like it. I thought it was nice.

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Osaii78Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this film, I can see some elements of the film are driven by Disney... And it has some flaws but compared to the TFA which was a remake of a new hope this film took risks and will ultimately move the saga forward. Couple of gripes benicio del toro merely appeared for a redemption cameo in the next film, and snoke I am sure isn't actually dead etc...… Expand

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Captain105Dec 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I felt that the last Jedi was just a exact copy of the empire strikes back even to the bare details for example when rey falls in the dark hole and sees her self exactly like Luke seeing darth Vader as himself. But over all I think it was far better than the force awakens. But iI agree with Kylo wren it’s time to forget about the past and create something new.… Expand

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Mitya64Jan 4, 2018

Фильм неплохой, лучше 7 эпизода. Не понравился момент со сноуком. Слили его просто

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nikblu1904Jan 16, 2018

It was okay, not as good as Part 7 and Rogue One. But I won't give it a negative review, because it's still not a bad movie. There were some things that I didn't like, but it's still not a 0-3, come on.

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SquaredRenDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Theories are over people, this movie made the biggests twists in Star wars history and I liked them all. I know that most of us want some things to happen in a certain way because we are fans, but if that was the case, then there would be no surprise and no moving foward to the franchise.

Things I hated:
-Leia Superman
-Daisy Ridley's mediocre acting at the 1st half of the film.

Things I liked:
+Everything else

This movie was never boring and had some awesome fight scenes. Most people are sad because of how the film went, for example: when did Luke did something powerful in the originals? Never!, he only tried to turn his father to the light. Fans put a lot of old characters in a pedestal and that's why they didn't liked this film. Rey's parentage was also very well handed, but fans disagree wanting her parentage to be from a known family. But isn't the galaxy inmense or infinite? Fan theories are only that, just fan theories. If she would have been from a known family like Kenobi, Skywalker or Palpatine that's just lazy and making the galaxy more little than The Bahamas islands.

Overall this film is about the new generation & letting the past die, it's original and doesn't copy Ep. V. The way it ended, it will certainly make Episode IX a very unique film.… Expand

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kermitincarnateDec 16, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TarylJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could be a masterpiece. Visually impeccable, with a cast of very good actors, (Luke and Leia) really exceptional. Too bad that the story seems to be written by a child of 5 years, enormous ingenuity, unforgivable omissions, and above all very little respect for the iconic figures of the past, which are literally killed badly. Some scenes like the "flight" of Leia and the absurd death of Snoke, and the absurd rescue of Finn by Rose, are horrible and cinematically unwatchable. A pity, all this material in the hands of a more capable director (for example Abrams himself) could really make sparks !!! At this point, all that remains is to seriously pray that Abrams in episode 9 will return to more obscure and epic tones for a finale that brings back decency and luster to such an important series. And, please, stop with the bubbly humor and jokes worthy of the worst comic film. Star wars is not Space Balls. Please… Expand

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RagnarokMikeMar 13, 2018

Better than TFA, not as good as Rogue One, still better than all the prequels and falls short of the originals. Solid flick all around, though nothing amazing, though it looked great. Fanboys can be funny giving it 1's and 0's, average at itsBetter than TFA, not as good as Rogue One, still better than all the prequels and falls short of the originals. Solid flick all around, though nothing amazing, though it looked great. Fanboys can be funny giving it 1's and 0's, average at its very worst.… Expand

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ConorMacleodDec 16, 2017

The Last Jedi is definitely a surprise for the Star Wars franchise. It's light-hearted and both uncomfortably dark. Though I had problems with the pace of each sub-plot, the payoff is inevitably grand. Luke and Rey's story takes a hard turnThe Last Jedi is definitely a surprise for the Star Wars franchise. It's light-hearted and both uncomfortably dark. Though I had problems with the pace of each sub-plot, the payoff is inevitably grand. Luke and Rey's story takes a hard turn against expectation and Finn's subplot is magical and somewhat philosophical, but fails to serve any importance to the end of the film. I think a joke or two less would keep a steady balance to the tone of the film, but all in all the themes of leadership and love evoke some nice messages.

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fmancheno42Dec 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the 8th instalment in the saga. Could it be better? Sure. Could it make more sense? Definitively. But there was one thing that it should've gotten right and (surprisingly) it did: direction. The Last Jedi takes the franchise in the right path, managing to give us a wider understanding of the Galaxy and putting the character's humanity at its core. Visuals are flawless, the premise is great and, even if more than one point in the execution feels superficial, the payback seems worthy.… Expand

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sissi_stessJan 5, 2018

Better than the VII...hard to do worst in my opinion but WTF Princess Leila AKA superman now, too much "Disney" moments and too much unfunny jokes. John Boyega character is a waste of space....doesn't bring anything to the story.

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Dylanhubbard77Dec 22, 2017

It’s not that **** bad. Get a grip. If you think this movie is anything below a 5 you watched a different movie. There is that one pointless side plot but other than that, this movie takes its characters in interesting new directions andIt’s not that **** bad. Get a grip. If you think this movie is anything below a 5 you watched a different movie. There is that one pointless side plot but other than that, this movie takes its characters in interesting new directions and continues to boast an incredibly talented cast.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 17, 2017

Now that the experience is over I’m plagued by various thoughts and emotions that fluctuate between disappointment and appreciation.

The Last Jedi tonally struck me as a movie similar to The Godfather III, where the central character passesNow that the experience is over I’m plagued by various thoughts and emotions that fluctuate between disappointment and appreciation.

The Last Jedi tonally struck me as a movie similar to The Godfather III, where the central character passes the torch, because now is an old man who has lost faith and his way, it's rare to make a comparison between two films that couldn't be more different but honestly the Luke Skywalker that I saw in this movie felt very similar to the Michael Corleone that was seen in the conclusion of the Godfather trilogy.

Rian Johnson is a better director than J.J. Abrams and he shows it, even though there's not a very obvious change in styles, The Last Jedi does have a different vibe, however he does not seem to know how to structure the film and both the script and narrative rhythm are problematic, the film soon takes the same path of Empire Strikes Back but what it was interesting in that film, in this one it feels incredibly boring. I'm sorry but seeing things right, the film should have been focused on Luke and Rey, especially taking into consideration all the changes that the film introduced to the mythology and the powers obtainable by the Force.
All the action that takes place outside Rey, Kylo Ren and Luke is practically irrelevant. It's clear that the story needed to give the other actors something to do, but their story was completely unusable, they even wasted Benicio del Toro in such a simplistic character.

The Last Jedi redefines the Force and that is perhaps its greatest achievement, besides giving a hard but incredibly necessary blow to the fans, the decision to let go of the past, something they hated so much with The Force Awakens when Han Solo died, they will hate it much more now that Luke dies in this installment. It is worth asking if some kind of agenda of inclusion and diversity had something to do with the narrative direction of the film and it's not that I have something against it, it's simply that the path marked by George Lucas ends in this film, after all who will bring balance to the force and the galaxy will no longer be an Skywalker, it will be those who come along with Rey who as revealed in this film is simply a nobody, without an spectacular or striking lineage, Rey is just a common young woman who is involved in something huge and yet she's ready to face it.

Other problems I have with the film have to do with the enormous ability to discard narrative lines and their characters, mainly those who seemed to be quite relevant at first and I refer clearly to Snoke, it's incredible that after the release of The Force Awakens for two years I read all kinds of crazy theories about the character and it turns out that he was also a nobody and they got rid of him very badly. Also, what the hell happened with the Knights of Ren? Also it aonly gives a small glimpse of what happened between Luke and Kylo but it feels so shallow that even in his final battle the emotion feels empty and Luke's farewell does not become as resonant as it should have been.

But making those elements aside, essentially The Last Jedi stays sharp, is a solid entertainment film and a decent addition to the franchise, the duration is somewhat excessive, especially for the rhythm problems I mentioned and also for me it wasn't the movie it promised it would be but in the primordial elements the film fulfills its mission, there's space action, lighsabers battles, tension, emotion and entertainment but as I said before, a lavish and updated show is no longer enough, the stories also must improve.
But it goes without saying that the new road is paved and the future of Star Wars is in the air and I don't mean in the air like uncertainty, I mean that now from this point on everything has changed and everything is possible, it's true that with this franchise both Disney and Lucasfilms will never take risks, but I hope that with the constant exploitation of the franchise that now seems to be an annual event, good ideas will remain in a safe place. **On a smaller note I just have to mention that if in Episode IX, Kylo gets redeem like Vader in Return of the Jedi, I will be very upset, because that is choosing the easy road and this film hints towards that.… Expand

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mellonheadJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All around, a good, but often messy film. There are about three different stories going on, that wouldn't be sufficient on their own, with Rey's jedi training, the empire looking to wipe out the rebels once and for all, and some girl who is a big fan of Finn "convincing" him to join her in a crazy coup attempt. The three sort of crutch each other and tie the plot together fine in the end. The movie does drag on, though, with Rey chasing Luke around for a while, trying to persuade Ren to join the rebels (not gonna happen), and trying to find the "master codebreaker" (I don't remember what they call him). That whole island detour is a little unnecessary... The ending scenes also seem somewhat unnecessary, but maybe they'll be put into perspective later on. The stopped suicide attempt seems a little unnecessary (though I do like Finn), especially if this is meant to introduce love drama (Finn, the girl, Rey, Poe...). Overall, a worthwhile watch for Star Wars fans, though they may be the most disappointed. For a non-fan, this is not a good standalone film. As far as comparisons to The Force Awakens, it's probably not so good, but not by much. That parallel storyline in TFA is somewhat annoying, whereas with this one, it's fresher and slightly more difficult to predict.
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eljonDec 15, 2017

I believe the film was good but it wasn't great. There were a lot of things different and it went out of its comfort zone. We always wanted to see something new from SW and this film did that. And we also never expected twists which isI believe the film was good but it wasn't great. There were a lot of things different and it went out of its comfort zone. We always wanted to see something new from SW and this film did that. And we also never expected twists which is good.There were some scenes that were really good, well thought out and executed perfectly and just made you feel excited. It also showed some really good stories but there are a lot of flaws but even with those flaws the film is still good. The flaws would be that some of the side plots were completely unnecessary and not needed in the film. It was also a little bit of a mess on how they told the story and there are some characters that are just completely not developed.There are a lot if twists going on in the film but those twists don't have an impact since there is no development at all for these twist which is really a waste. The twists in the film when combined together will not match up to the level of the Empire Strikes Back plot twist. Sometimes the humor was good but sometimes it was really cringey and that made the dialogue suffer. The new characters were not really needed but I believe that they were pretty much fine. Overall, I believe that the film was good. It's not great but it's good. I think that the fans were not happy with the twist and they might not appreciate change, which is hypocritical but everyone has an opinion and for me the film is good and is not a disappointment.… Expand

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zerafianDec 23, 2017

As a SCI FI movie, it was entertaining. If I make my review vague, the movie is good. Im only going to talk about one thing, the mood of the movie. There was too much comedic relief when it should never have been there. The original three hadAs a SCI FI movie, it was entertaining. If I make my review vague, the movie is good. Im only going to talk about one thing, the mood of the movie. There was too much comedic relief when it should never have been there. The original three had Han Solo and his sarcasm and interactions between his friends, as humor. It was done perfectly. In this movie, at any point they could, they added some joke that typically wasnt appropriate for the scene. It felt like I was watching a different movie entirely. When the very beginning reminds me of "Space Balls"...something has been done wrong.… Expand

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Hunter45Dec 22, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the newest Star Wars movie in the new trilogy. And really Star Wars the Last Jedi isn't a mess but it is messy. That doesn't mean i didn't like it. In actuality, i really was impressed with what they did with thisStar Wars: The Last Jedi is the newest Star Wars movie in the new trilogy. And really Star Wars the Last Jedi isn't a mess but it is messy. That doesn't mean i didn't like it. In actuality, i really was impressed with what they did with this film. Aside from the Force Awakens and Rouge one, two awful Star Wars movies, this one is actually consistent. Rian Johnson has taken helm of it, which was exciting because i like Rian Johnson. Looper, The three breaking bad episode's he directed, and Brick are great and he did a decent job with this film. Anyway, i want to talk some negative things first, because i need to get all that **** out first. My first negative is with the insanely jarring subplot with Finn and Rose. It felt like it was just there so Rose and Finn had something to do. It was so lazy. Like one of the worst subplots i've seen in a film. No character development during this sequence, and any development that there is, is incredibly lazy and just thrown in there. This is also when we get introduced to Bencio Del Toro's character DJ who is the "master code breaker" Bencio Del Toro is ok in the movie, but the character that was written for him, not so much. He just felt there so that people can go "Ohhhh. A big hollywood movie star" He felt so out of place in this movie. Speaking of **** characters let's talk Rose and Snoke. First Rose. She is there, much like the main subplot, just so she has something to do. She doesn't have much a character and we spend too much time with her. Her stupidity really affect's the movie in a way. Once you see the movie, you'll know what i mean. But she's completely useless. Snoke is also just there. He's there so that Kylo Ren has an arc. His arc is totally forgotten and misused. An opportunity that was completely underused. You have so much ambiguous traits and mysteries with him, that you could lose interest. I never liked snoke, but i wished they delved into his character more. The movie also was surprisingly dumb. This movie has moments where the movie just gets really stupid. Stupid moments that are extremely laughable. And the ending was a bit cheesy. And that's pretty much it. This movie also has force awakens jokes, that made me cringe so hard. Probably as harder than the force awakens. Now positives. The action was really impressive. The space battle's were really awesome. The beginning action scene was really amazing. Made it feel like it was the original Star Wars, It was extremely fantastic. There's a lightsaber battle towards the end of the movie that was **** awesome. Just overall, the action was awesome. Most of the acting was good. Daisy Ridley was fine. Her performance in this movie was equal to her performance in the force awakens. John Boyega is the same. Oscar Isaac is also fine. Carrie Fisher is extraordinary. Her last performance is her best performance. Adam Driver is amazing as Kylo Ren once again. Andy Serkis is chilling as Snoke. Even though his character is **** dumb. Laura Dern is decent. I didn't care for her character because they did nothing with her character. Mark Hamil is stunning as bitter Luke. He was amazing in this movie. The best he's ever been as Luke. The characters are really built in this movies, they has clear and perfect arcs. Rey is more developed and more perfected in this movie. Poe has my favourite arc in the movie. His arc was really built throughout the movie. Finn has really confusing arc. Kylo Ren has a amazing arc. You see every thing that this character has gone through. Already his character is extremely fascinating and can't wait to see what they do with this character. Leia is great, like always. In the force awakens, her character was there for, what it felt like, nostalgia. But her character here is really good. What i heard, is that Luke's character was awful, and that it ruined their childhood. I thought Luke was great. His bitter character was really cool. Seeing Luke as a bitter, brutal, old man was reeling. The first act and the last act are really great. But all that second act stuff with the casino, Rose and Finn, is really bad. But overall the story is fine. The direction and cinematography are amazing and great. And the special effects are stunning as well. The music is fine, but still feels kinda rushed. Like the force awakens where the music is just really awful, the music is just fine here. Overall, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is decent, enough for me to like it. Where they go with the Star Wars series is really fascinating, and i can't wait to see where the new franchise go's.

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AnomandarisDec 15, 2017

Having read the reviews, I went in with high expectations. I thought the movie was good - not great, as the majority of the critics are saying. First, the positives: It's beautifully filmed - quite possibly the best looking film in theHaving read the reviews, I went in with high expectations. I thought the movie was good - not great, as the majority of the critics are saying. First, the positives: It's beautifully filmed - quite possibly the best looking film in the franchise. The action is brilliant as well - superbly executed dogfights and light saber duels. Mark Hamill and Andy Serkis are mesmerizing whenever they're on screen. And finally, BB8 is freaking awesome! Now for the negatives: Snoke is HEAVILY underutilized - watch the movie and see for yourself. It's a shame really as Andy Serkis does a fantastic job portraying him. My second gripe is the lack of chemistry between some of the characters (Rey and Luke, Kylo and Rey). Lastly, the plot doesn't progress all that much from The Force Awakens. Because of this, the movie feels like it drags sometimes.

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nybbe74Dec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Movie this be good is... -Yoda :)… Expand

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SaintOADec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains SPOILERS. First of all I never write a review here before, but this nostalgia about the 4, 5 and 6 need to stop. The first trilogy wasn't perfect, ok? There's flaws on every Star Wars movie. First of all like Snoke, we didn't know who are the Emperor or his background history before the Prequels, and for almost 20 years they didn't answer that on the movies. And like Snoke he died in a stupied way, he didn't even fight, he just used the force on Vader and Luke, and that's it exactly like SNOKE did. The best Palpatine fight isn't on Movie Screen but in the Clone Wars 3D Cartoon.

Phasma didn't had much attention? Ok she has her own Comic Book, and if you are a real Star Wars fan and not this Fake Nostalgia Fanboy, you should know that. She is like Boba Fett in the Episodes 5 and 6. Everybody loves Boba Fett, but before the comics he is just a Guy in a cool Suit, he didn't add anything to the movies, actually the whole Crew of Mercenaries that Vader hires to pursuit Han, Luke and Leia was useful or even relevant to the movies.

Another thing, Luke died in a better way that Obi-wan or Qui-Gon Jinn. He won a fight without fighting, that's the most Jedi thing ever done. And to the people complaining about his death, if you are a fan of Star Wars you should know that the master always dies in the movies, always. That's how Star Wars always worked, there shouldn't be any surprise about that, we could know that since TFA. This movie is about bring back Luke to give some Hope to people around the Galaxy, and not about winning the war they are losing. Because this Luke isn't the Luke from Expended Universe (LEGENDS).

I love to see people complaining about how stupid the comedy is on the New Star Wars era, but C'mon C3-PO is just a comic relief, since day one. You hated the Porgs? The Ewooks looked awful on Return of the Jedi. Star Wars always had jokes and some silly moments.
Some people are complaining about how The Last Jedi ruined his childhood memories, but they cannot accept that a movie can have some jokes for Kids? Really?

Another thing, stop trying to fight the CGI, we live in 2017, almost 2018, all the Hollywood studios use CGI effects for a lot of reasons, and they will not stop using such a good tool because you want to live in the 80's. Finally this new movies isn't about Luke, Leia or Han, we all need to accept that, they are just giving the torch to a role new generation. That's why Disney dumped the Extended Universe (because there, Luke is so overpower, and do things beyond the Last Jedi stuff that people are complaining, and makes the force on the movies look boring, and again if you are a real Star Wars fan you should know that). Extended was heavily based on Skywalker family, and the new trilogy isn't. I liked the movie, has flaws? Yes, like every other Star Wars Movie. Personally I think people need to see this movie as something new, and different, and not waiting some nostalgia, because this movie is about the new generation of heroes in the galaxy, and not the old one.… Expand

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bigtukkerDec 15, 2017

A few things to love and very few things to 'disapprove of'. I loved the Ahch-To moments and Leia's 'controversial' moment was great imo. Overall a solid film with a few odd choices.

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Catcher2001Dec 16, 2017

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

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WillieGannonDec 16, 2017

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

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honeywine75Dec 16, 2017

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

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

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pontiDec 17, 2017

Сказать честно фильмы после третьей части меня не очень интересовали, и этот как вы поняли мне тоже не был интересен. Но все же я поставил этому фильму 7. Хороший монтаж, спецэффекты и конечно же актеры. Одному его не советую смотреть, а сСказать честно фильмы после третьей части меня не очень интересовали, и этот как вы поняли мне тоже не был интересен. Но все же я поставил этому фильму 7. Хороший монтаж, спецэффекты и конечно же актеры. Одному его не советую смотреть, а с друзьями или семьей можно.… Expand

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DareDazzlerDec 18, 2017

Is it the best Star Wars film ever? Probably not, but it does at least match 'The Empire Strikes Back'. I do feel I'll need to see it again to take everything in and not watch it while tired, but overall I left the screen quite pleased. RianIs it the best Star Wars film ever? Probably not, but it does at least match 'The Empire Strikes Back'. I do feel I'll need to see it again to take everything in and not watch it while tired, but overall I left the screen quite pleased. Rian Johnson creates a strong and unique work, and while I can see some things annoying some fans but the movie takes bold steps and it mostly works. As far as cast goes, everyone is quite strong. Adam Driver really gets to come into his own as Kylo Ren and Daisy Ridley seems more comfortable as Rey and has some struggles to overcome this time around and it makes her a more compelling hero. Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are the best version of Luke and Leia that they've ever been, strong characters worn down by years of struggles, fighting and loss. Oscar Isaac deserves a particular shout out, his Poe Dameron becomes an essential but reluctant leader and he shines as the naive trigger happy star pilot who needs to learn about making the tough call and you can see they realise how he was wasted in 'The Force Awakens'. I won't start stating what I disliked as it may run into spoiler territory and that'd be unfair on anyone who hasn't seen this film yet, but it's more that there was a number of small issues that added up to be annoying rather than one big thing and in the grand scheme of the film, it still comes out looking pretty good.… Expand

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iAmAngeliqueDec 21, 2017

I think if the subplots were reduced then the movie would have been better. It jumps back and forth a lot and so much is going on that it causes the movie to drag and a lot more content should have been cut. Otherwise, it did keep me guessingI think if the subplots were reduced then the movie would have been better. It jumps back and forth a lot and so much is going on that it causes the movie to drag and a lot more content should have been cut. Otherwise, it did keep me guessing though, which I enjoyed, because most Star Wars movies in general are way to predictable.… Expand

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nateOstrikeDec 21, 2017

I enjoyed this movie. The acting was pretty good, it didn't look all filmed on set as location filming is the best. The story was a bit hectic with a lot of sub plots but overall really good. I did get annoyed with all the emotional bitsI enjoyed this movie. The acting was pretty good, it didn't look all filmed on set as location filming is the best. The story was a bit hectic with a lot of sub plots but overall really good. I did get annoyed with all the emotional bits in the film and some of the 'cliche lets make it funny' statements but still not too bad. People have to remember this is Disney. SW has moved on from the original 5 movies and it won't ever be the same. It will be different. The original movies were awesome. The new ones are good too but are not the same. I look forward to more JJ Abrams directing in the future though.… Expand

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lolnothxDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was entertaining , but there were many things that could have made the movie a lot better. Snoke's death was completely wasted and they could have explain WHO THE HECK HE EVEN IS! Also, there are sooo many plot holes including Kylo Ren not noticing how Luke was holding the lightsaber that he witnessed getting DESTROYED! Luke could have been way better too, and he died sort of a coward. I'm only giving it a 7 because it was entertaining.… Expand

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sanpermwongDec 24, 2017

If the force awaken is the begining of the third trilogys.Look alike new hope in second trilogys. The last jedi. I think it was debuted to the empire strike back same story same darkness theme.I like this movie because the empire strike backIf the force awaken is the begining of the third trilogys.Look alike new hope in second trilogys. The last jedi. I think it was debuted to the empire strike back same story same darkness theme.I like this movie because the empire strike back is the best in star wars saga. So that story came back to the starting point again. That the end it will be the same as return of the jedi.In the begining Lucas say the trilogys has 3 parts 1 new hope 2 clone wars and 3 rebuilt the old republic.In hand of disney.They dont want to end this for more money.So in the fourth trilogy there will be story of Ben Solo.How he came to the dark side.… Expand

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QuizzaciousDec 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rian Johnson successfully created a thrilling and suspense cinematic experience that are rare for huge franchise like this. The movie is filled with beautiful cinematic shots that are satisfying to watch in the theaters.

However, Star Wars 8 failed to tell a complete story. With some scene completely unnecessary, it destroyed the suspense that was built up, such as the Casino scene. The entire plot of Star Wars 8 alone is pretty shallow as they are trying to reveal everything in Star Wars 9, which is the last of the trilogy. However, this not only created a boring Star Wars 8 plot-wise, but will also cause Star Wars 9 to be too rushed to reveal everything. Not to mention that Kylo Ren is the weakest, least threatening villain of all Star Wars movies. Because of this, the movie lack of tension during the fight scene of Kylo Ren. Overall, it is an enjoyable movie, but definitely not as good as critics claimed.… Expand

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EatDBreadwinnerJan 5, 2018

C+/B-
I knew Episode VIII was going to be more divisive than VII because I knew Rian Johnson would never play it as safe as Abrams, and of course because the Internet is full of raging cynics and fanatics. I should be clear that I'm aC+/B-
I knew Episode VIII was going to be more divisive than VII because I knew Rian Johnson would never play it as safe as Abrams, and of course because the Internet is full of raging cynics and fanatics. I should be clear that I'm a lifelong fan of the series, but I make an honest effort to not be myopic about it.

Both directors of the new trilogy are huge SW fans, each with a different mission as filmmakers within the series and each with their own sense of style and vision. Compared to Abrams, whose job it was to create new and likeable characters while thrusting them into a fun and familiar Star Wars setting (a job well done IMO), Johnson's job was to continue the arcs of those characters while somehow subverting expectations. I can't speak for other fans, but I had a strong personal need for the saga to expand on its ongoing narratives, themes and character dimensions in ways that were simultaneously new, familiar, interesting and unpredictable. I didn't want just another Empire the way we kinda got just another New Hope. I knew that to do that Johnson would need to take some risks, and as it turns out he took a lot of them with varying degrees of success. Not everything lands how it should've, but all the A-plot stuff with Kylo, Rey, Luke and Leia worked great for me initially and in retrospect.

Without going into too much detail, VIII suffered mostly from one or two of its subplots, namely that of Finn, Rose and DJ. In spite of their subplot's flaws, perhaps the biggest payoff was one in which DJ helps Finn and Rose to understand that war is far more grey and nuanced than they previously realized, and that the concepts of good and evil are maybe a bit more relative than they'd like to think. This is a concept that is echoed in various ways throughout the movie's various arcs, and its a theme I personally adore, but I wish Finn and Rose had come across it in a more fun and concise way.

One of the most common complaints I've seen of this film has to do with it's attempts at humor. Admittedly, I was caught off guard by it near the beginning, but I quickly and effortlessly found myself enjoying it, and did so for the most part for the rest of the film. I'm not sure I understand why the humor didn't land for so many people, at least not beyond the fact that humor is a very subjective construct. The humor of the prequels suffered greatly because it was so infantile and kid-centric. I think people forget how much humor there was in the original trilogy, but it seems to me that the new trilogy hasn't forgotten, nor has it failed to understand what made that humor more successful. The humor simply needs to appeal to the widest possible audience, younglings and oldlings alike. Was some of the humor too “meta” in this film? Who knows. One could easily argue yes or no, but I personally didn't think the humor was specific enough to be truly bad in a meta sense. Overall it seemed fine, and a lot of it got genuine laughs out of me.

I have enormous difficulty taking seriously the opinions of those who say flat out that Episode VIII “sucks” or even of those who somehow loved it unconditionally, although there seem to be far fewer of those in the latter category. Either way, let's not kid ourselves into thinking there has ever been a perfect SW film (although Empire was objectively maybe the closest we'll ever get to one). Empire took plenty of risks that in hindsight paid off beautifully, and I feel quite comfortable saying the same of VIII. As far as risks go, the difference between the two films is that VIII takes maybe one or two too many. Its possible that a few more months in the writer's room probably could have fixed all or most of the film's biggest missteps, but as a realist I understand time isn't always as abundant as we'd like it to be. In the end, The Last Jedi is what it is, and it would have been folly to ever think it could have pleased everyone.

I could follow suit with so many of the Internet's talking heads by nitpicking this film to death, but doing that seems unnecessary and beside the point of cinema. It might be a cynical view, but I think a lot of people kinda enjoy dissecting all the “bad” parts of movies more than losing themselves in all the “good” parts. I simply can't find it within myself to cut off this film's face to spite it's nose like so many people have. When considering the poignantly grey themes of The Last Jedi, doesn't it make more sense to embrace a more “grey” approach to how we experience films? To reference a specific quote from VIII, if darkness rises, shouldn't the light rise to meet it?

With all it's jaw-dropping spectacles, touching character moments and fresh thought-provoking themes, its the sum of Episode VIII's parts that, for me, make it an enjoyable cinematic experience. I have no quibbles about recommending this episode of Star Wars, but I'd try to ignore the Internet's echo chambers. SW is a movie, not a religion.… Expand

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lord_goldemortJan 10, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, it's flawed. There are some scenes that had me thinking 'Really?' But I was prepared to forgive them because had they made The Same Film Again (Eps 4 / 6 / 7), that would have been it for me. The franchise desperately needed some defibrillation, even at the expense of a broken rib or two, and it got it. Admire it for its bravery, if nothing else. Visually brilliant, not just in the usual sense but in the choice of colour palettes. The IMAX version I saw sounded amazing, too (and the 3D was a pleasant enhancement, not an annoying gimmick). This is not the best film ever made. It's not even the best Star Wars film. But it does give the series a much-needed kick up the a**e, which of course will annoy the crap out of those who get cross that it wasn't the film they wanted to see.… Expand

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SpadeGaming88Jan 12, 2018

I loved this movie so much. I just wish disney put a little more effort. Though the death of luke should have been more explained, I guess.

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kevintrokoJan 12, 2018

Comparing to the prequels, This movie is good. Taking out the Finn subplot, It is an enjoyable film. Still I'm not waiting for the next one after this film, I did not feel to have any good cliffhanger in the end.

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Dazalba99Jan 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, The Last Jedi has not only been the most divisive star wars film for me, but probably the most divisive ive ever seen. Ive seen it a total of five times and finally have a decent grasp of a conclusion. Fisrt of all, I think in total the good does outweigh the bad, but lets start with that first. The worst thing about this film is the story, a pretty big aspect of film. Half of the story is very strong, with Rey and Lukes story on the island and Kylo Rens story proving to be investing and delightful, however the canto bight subplot and the long chase between the resistance and the first order is a huge detriment. Lets start with Canto Bight. This is by far the worst aspect of this film. The whole sequence is so poorly executed, with our main characters Finn and Rose having zero chemistry together, and a waste of John Boyega and Kelly Marie Tran's acting talent. The whole scene serves no purpose, as in the end the entire mission amounts to nothing, and it tries to deliberately beat you over the head with political messages. Also, it feels way too much like earth and something out of a completely different film and not part of the star wars universe, and not to mention completely tanks the pacing of the whole second act whenever it cuts back to it. The one good thing to come out of it is that it expands on the lore of the first order and how they shelled planets for testing, but that could of been explained anywhere. In terms of the resistance and first order chase, it eats up the runtime and just goes on for too long, when time could have been devoted to more important things. Onto the next issue, the new characters are garbage. Rose as a character feels forcedly hamfisted into the film, has a lack of backstory and in general does not need to be there. Admiral Holdo again serves no real purpose in the film as to set up a false sense of a traitor, and the worst character of all is DJ, played by Benicio del Toro, who is completely wasted in a stupid character again served to beat us over the head with messages. Onto the next negative, the pacing and the tone. The second act of this film drags... hard. The slow chase scenes and canto bight scenes grind the pacing to a halt, but tonal issues is a big problem, mainly regarding the humour. The majority of the humour in this film just does not work, comes across as so forced, and take you completely out of more serious moments. When Luke is handed the saber by Rey, weve waited two years to see his reaction, and instead it is played for a cheap gag just like most of the film does, and this further bridges the gap between comedy and drama, giving the film an unclear sense of what it wants to be and as a result has serious tonal issues. The last negative I feel is the lack of expansion to the lore set up in The Force Awakens, and when I say a lack of I meant a complete disregard for. The majority of setups introduced in the force awakens were completely scrapped. Snoke having no backstory before being killed, lack of knowledge on the knights of ren, how did R2 suddenly turn on, how did Maz come to possession of Luke's saber, how did Lor San Tekka obtain a piece of the map to Luke. These can be interpreted as plot holes but perhaps the biggest one of all is why Luke built a map to his location in TFA when he said in TLJ that he came to the island to die, which does not make sense. Lastly, there are many many story beats I feel have been copied from TESB and ROTJ. Rey sensing conflict in Kylo-Luke sensing conflict in Vader. Kylo bringing Rey to Snoke-Vader bringing Luke to the Emperor. Snoke showing Rey the fleet being destroyed-The Emperor showing Luke the fleet being destroyed. Rey finding a dark place on the island-Luke finding a dark place on Dagobah. Rey seeing herself in the dark place-Luke seeing himself in the cave in Vader's mask. I could give more but so many story beats are similar. Onto the positives now, the film feels like a breath of fresh air for the franchise in the way that it is constantly surprising and tears down your expecations for the franchise, and its impossible to be blown away by some sequences. The action and the way it is directed is absolutely beautiful, with the opening space battle, Rey and Kylo teaming up against the Praetorian Guards (one of the best scenes in the entire saga) Holdos lightspeed sacrifice and the final battle on Crait being particularly powerful sequences. The cast is universally brilliant-Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver giving magnetic performances. The existing characters are brilliant. Kylo Ren being a more complex character than ever, Rey's parent reveal being perfect as it shows her forging a path from a nobody to a powerful force user, and Luke being just as investing and humanised as ever. The score is also terrific, and in conclusion the directing in TLJ is beautiful, the action is roaring and the existing characters are expanded upon and more investing, but many drawbacks.… Expand

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TimtamcanberraJan 27, 2018

The problem with Episode 7 was they were afraid to do new things, and I think that a lot of the new statements and lore in episode 8 unsettled some people because it was different. But it was done so well and the new characters, plot linesThe problem with Episode 7 was they were afraid to do new things, and I think that a lot of the new statements and lore in episode 8 unsettled some people because it was different. But it was done so well and the new characters, plot lines and development hit better then episode seven. Not without a few faults and plot issues though.… Expand

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LuigiBonvenutoFeb 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is very good, but i can't just ignore the mistakes on the story. I agree with many reviews, but i don't in somethings. The characters are good and the roles too, but it needs more development in their stories and personalities. Snoke's death with no informations of his story is disappointing, but the way Kylo does this brings a great moment for movie. I think Rian is a good director but as a screenwriter...… Expand

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filmbuff96Mar 14, 2018

I have to admit, Kylo Ren stole the show, but he still fell just a hair short of my expectations. Of course, Rian Johnson is to blame for this. Even though he made risks to possibly create a phenomenal film, they fell flat. A lot of itI have to admit, Kylo Ren stole the show, but he still fell just a hair short of my expectations. Of course, Rian Johnson is to blame for this. Even though he made risks to possibly create a phenomenal film, they fell flat. A lot of it doesn't have enough back story to support his vision, an you need more than tv shows and books to make a film's vision work. You simply need to put it in the film since that's where most audiences will be. Overall it is a decent film.… Expand

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benskylerhillJun 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Get ready to read. I have a lot to say. When Supreme Leader Snoke said "Darkness rises and light to meet it," he wasn't kidding. Never before have I seen a film that is such a bewildering blend of brilliance and idiocy. Half of Star Wars: The Last Jedi works wonderfully and the other half is just brainless. I don't understand people who refuse to admit that there's anything wrong with the movie not do I understand those who refuse to admit that anything about it was good.

There's a lot to say and I won't get to all of it here, but I'll start with what worked. By far the best aspect of The Last Jedi is the character arcs of Rey and Kylo Ren. The bond that they form is an intellectually gripping one. Kylo Ren is a fantastic villain because he is so easily understood. It's elaborated in great detail how everyone in his life has failed him and in the end he really comes across as sympathetic and his goals make a lot of sense--so much so that Rey is tempted to join him. When evil is able to take the form of something logical and enticing, that's when you know it's been portrayed in the most effective possible way. Rey's character serves to anchor the film in its themes of disappointment, failure, redemption and heroism. Throughout the story she comes to realize that she has been placing her hope in false perception of others and that she--despite her humble origins--is no less valuable or capable than even the highest-ranking leaders. She acknowledges, like Kylo Ren, that the past certainly has its moments of shame and failure. But she goes beyond his mindset of "killing the past" by recognizing that there are still good things worth protecting and she takes the responsibility of protecting the light upon herself. It's a powerful character arc--one of the best in the entire saga--and makes the film's deep themes all the more thought-provoking.

The Last Jedi is a gorgeous-looking movie. I believe it to be the most visually stunning of the franchise. Rian Johnson's use of color, sound, and diverse camera work makes the galaxy look better than it ever has before.

Many people dislike the humor of the new Star Wars films, but I enjoy it. What's wrong with injecting a little lightheartedness into the story? The original trilogy had its dark moments with some humorous moments thrown in there as well. The jokes in The Last Jedi are mostly funny but also are never excessive to the point of losing out on the poignant narrative.

Everyone seems to think that there are a ton of plot holes in The Last Jedi, but what they really mean is that there are some unanswered questions, and that's not the same thing. Just because things are left unexplained does not make them plot holes, and if you need to be spoon-fed the deeper logic of every single additional force power and space warfare tactic explored here than thinking critically about them, then you are a dumb viewer. The Star Wars universe is rich with lore from novels, guides, the animated series' and more. Nearly all unanswered questions can be answered by these things. If every odd-seeming thing were to be completely elaborated upon in this film, it would have made the movie several hours longer. After a lot of thinking, I don't think any of the new abilities or aspects added in The Last Jedi are problematic in any way, except for maybe hyperspace ramming. If this is possible, why hasn't it been used before, if it's so effective? But I digress. Now for what didn't work.

The entire subplot on Canto Bight in the casino was completely unnecessary. It made the film about 20 minutes too long and added nothing to the characters' development or even to the plot itself. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who believes otherwise.

The character of Rose is by far the worst character in the film, arguably the worst in the entire saga. She's unfunny, annoying, underdeveloped, and obliterates Finn's potential-filled character arc. Finn should have been allowed to follow through on sacrificing himself when he was doing the suicide-run to destroy The First Order's cannon. It would have been a spectacular farewell to him as he has spent the last two films learning to overcome fear and to embrace selflessness and would have died completing his journey. Instead, we get the half-baked line about how we need to "not kill what we hate, but save what we love," even though the only way to save what you love is by killing what opposes it, but whatever. There are so many parts of this film that were building up to something incredible and moving that just don't follow through--characters that could have been so much more compelling but were missing something essential (motivation, resolution, etc.). It makes the Last Jedi a very disappointing film because it does have some ingenious aspects but just missed the mark on so much that is ends up being just okay.

Story: 5.5
Acting: 8.5
Script: 6.5
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 7

OVERALL SCORE: 7.5/10… Expand

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