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starfyreDec 18, 2017

Meh. Not a good script, plot holes and unnecessary childish jokes. The Force Awakens made me think about a lot of possible theories, this movie makes me think if I really want to watch the next one. In conclusion, a very big disappointment.

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burjefftonDec 18, 2017

The film, while taking some chances, falls flat in a critical area: Lazy, postmodern writing. Every major character question or plot advancement comes down to this: "it doesn't matter. your heroes don't matter. Jedi's don't matter. ThoseThe film, while taking some chances, falls flat in a critical area: Lazy, postmodern writing. Every major character question or plot advancement comes down to this: "it doesn't matter. your heroes don't matter. Jedi's don't matter. Those intruiguing backstories you want to learn more about? They don't matter."

We get it: This is a NEW Star Wars, intent on installing fresh faces. But why all the plot holes and needless trouncing of iconic characters? General Akbar gets killed while the purple haired kindergarten teacher is immediately immortalized? Luke sees his old lightsaber, the lightsaber that Obi Wan gave to his father during his training... then was passed onto Luke during his growth as a Jedi... Yeah, that lightsaber? Toss it out. It's dumb. Doesn't matter.

At no point does Rey receive any instruction, training or coaching in the ways of the force. She's simply bestowed them and rises about Luke Skywalker himself in power...

Why did they go to the casino city again? To make a point about weapons dealer ethics and animal rights? Wait...what? (When they did get thrown in prison, a master codebreaker happened to be chilling there, with a key to escape. He must have been waiting there because... oh... that's right... IT DOESN'T MATTER.

The cinematography: Gorgeous.
The locations (other than a needless casino subplot): Fantastic
The writing: Very, very lazy and subpar.… Expand

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DarthNihilusDec 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just like everyone else I went into this movie with large expectations that were unmet once again. This movie feels like a cheap imitation of "Empire Strikes Back" the similarities between the two are so blatantly apparent:

* An opening battle at the beginning that involves the resistance on the run from the First Order
* The force-sensitive character spending the majority of the plot away from the rest of the characters, "learning" (I use that term very loosely) from the old master on a secluded planet. * The old master being reluctant to train the student due to past mistakes * The rest of the characters being pursued by the bad guys for much of the film yet unable to get away
* Said characters taking a risk by recruiting a new hacker character from a flashy location, who's motives are unclear.
* The Jedi-apprentice character going into a dark side cave, being made to face herself then leaving her "training" too early to rescue her friends
* The hacker betraying the people who were counting on him
* A "revelation" (if you can call it that) about the force-sensitive character's parents
* A major confrontation between The Jedi Apprentice and the big-bad-emperor-archetype * Kylo Ren turning on Snoke and killing him due to Rey's influence
* Land speeders facing off against AT-ATs on a planet covered in white powder (might as well be snow)
* The rebels being scattered and broken at the end, but with a sense of hope and a mission

Stop me if ANY of this sounds familiar. This movie basically took the entire plot of Empire Strikes Back and threw in some new visuals. There are many bad decisions throughout this movie that hurt it:

- The "Revelation" of Rey's parents being nobodies pretty much wastes all the hype built up from the last movie
- Snoke being killed by Kylo Ren almost effortlessly (Why didn't he just do this earlier?)with no backstory being give. This makes Snoke seem like a typical stock character meant to move the story forward
- Leia's sudden use of the force with no training (that we know of)
- Captain Phasma being dispatched with literally no character development whatsoever
- No Jedi Training
- Forced humor
- No Lightsaber duels
- Yoda (his appearance was pure fan service. Totally unnecessary)
- Luke's demise, such a massive waste of Mark Hamill's talents.

There are only a few bright spots in this movie:

- The force connection between Rey and Ren
- Snoke's force powers
- Rey and Ren fighting together
- Luke's Force Illusion… Expand

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nikita_klDec 19, 2017

Очень отвратное произведение, поганящее вселенную звездных войн. Никакой самостоятельности, второй эпизод подряд идет эксплуатация прошлых классических частей. Примитивные ходы, нераскрытые персонажи. Очень абсурдные действия, поведение тогоОчень отвратное произведение, поганящее вселенную звездных войн. Никакой самостоятельности, второй эпизод подряд идет эксплуатация прошлых классических частей. Примитивные ходы, нераскрытые персонажи. Очень абсурдные действия, поведение того же Люка противоречит канону и идеи джедаев.… Expand

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BluntageDec 16, 2017

This movie is not horrible but it's not fantastic either. I've found that most of my friends that are casual Star Wars fans really enjoyed this movie. The special effects are amazing and Mark Hamill and Adam Driver's acting are terrific. TheThis movie is not horrible but it's not fantastic either. I've found that most of my friends that are casual Star Wars fans really enjoyed this movie. The special effects are amazing and Mark Hamill and Adam Driver's acting are terrific. The truth is, that if you hold Star Wars close to your heart and were moved by the original stories (and even the prequels), the plot is going to make you question the direction the story has gone in. I expect more from Disney. You will absolutely be entertained by this movie but are you going to think about wishing you were a Jedi or any other character portrayed in this movie?Absolutely not.… Expand

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BlueSam034Dec 18, 2017

It has great visuals and very well made action scenes, but the plot, the dialogue, the distorted tone, and the character motivations wear and tear at you in a very negative way. When exiting the theater I was very confused and dumbstruck atIt has great visuals and very well made action scenes, but the plot, the dialogue, the distorted tone, and the character motivations wear and tear at you in a very negative way. When exiting the theater I was very confused and dumbstruck at the wasted potential of this film, and how it could have been made to be just as great as the movies from the Original Trilogy. Mark Hamill says it best "In Hollywood — remember kids — it's not important of high quality, but only when it makes money." The Force Awakens, even with a re-hashed story is far more likable than The Last Jedi.… Expand

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SwarleyStinsonDec 16, 2017

The main plot could be a 8-9/10... but the main plot is only 1 hour of this 2.5 hour distraction fest of a movie. There is a padded out middle with a needless side plot that contributes nothing to the story. It gives more time to throw awayThe main plot could be a 8-9/10... but the main plot is only 1 hour of this 2.5 hour distraction fest of a movie. There is a padded out middle with a needless side plot that contributes nothing to the story. It gives more time to throw away characters, but still leaves them as throw away characters by it's resolution. They also include an odd technological plot point that feels more like Star Trek than Star Wars. There are so many holes in the story left by The Force Awakens, but The Last Jedi uses it's long run time to create it's own new holes instead of filling the old ones. You can totally tell which scenes were added for those re-shoots that delayed the movie from May to December and they were completely unnecessary. I think TFA is actually better overall because while TFA replaced story with action, TLJ replaces story with just... well nothing much really. Filler. The jokes are mostly bad but they don't distract too much from what's going on. People will defend this movie by calling criticisms nitpicking but I really don't think they are. The plot holes are huge and obvious. You don't need to nitpick them, you can't miss them.
Having different writers and directors for the 3 movies is giving them a total lack of consistency in vision for the story.
Overall this trilogy feels like a cash in to sell books and eventually create a huge new extended universe just like the old cannon had.… Expand

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AnkhthielDec 17, 2017

This movie was just not very good. By now most of you have already read the whys of how bad it is so i won't go into that. Just wanted to say the worst thing for me is that Disney allowed this movie to be turned into a commercial for RianThis movie was just not very good. By now most of you have already read the whys of how bad it is so i won't go into that. Just wanted to say the worst thing for me is that Disney allowed this movie to be turned into a commercial for Rian Johnsons new trilogy idea. What has he done to deserve to ride Star Wars into the mud for his own benefit?… Expand

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KeirnothDec 16, 2017

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

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

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

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naniinDec 16, 2017

"Звездные войны: Последний Джедай" - кому как. Фильм радует своей графикой и визуалом, также персонажими из старой трилогии. Сюжет нормальный (лично для меня). Новые персонажи тоже хороши (кроме некоторых). Фанаты скорее всего разочаруются."Звездные войны: Последний Джедай" - кому как. Фильм радует своей графикой и визуалом, также персонажими из старой трилогии. Сюжет нормальный (лично для меня). Новые персонажи тоже хороши (кроме некоторых). Фанаты скорее всего разочаруются. Из минусов можно выделить Сноука, второстепенных персонажей и глупые моменты (например как с Леей). Не ждите от фильма крутые твисты на уровне "Я твой отец". Я не сильный/ярый фанат данной саги.… Expand

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Nico79Dec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every good from JJ Abrams in EP7, was destroyed by Rian Johnson in EP8. Snoke? **** it! Knights of Ren? **** it! The Training with Rey and Kylo? **** it! The great Luke Skywalker? **** it! The Mythic of Rey? **** it too! The bad Guys from the First Order? Just a punsch of Idiots. Cp.Phasma? Look nothing like a Joke (like EP7) The Good and well placet Humor? **** it too in Ep8! And we get a Story (Fynn&Rose) in the Movie, where you thinking: Wait! Is this Star Wars oder just a Disney Child Movie? But hey, he have now Porgs because **** you, give me your Money!"
I really hope JJ Abrams can save Ep9, and not everything is destroyed. :(… Expand

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Timur92Dec 18, 2017

Great actors, bad movie plot. The story was completely disconnected from the previous one. Rain Johnson put his own wishes before that of the fans, not cool.

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BruskyDec 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think I can sum up my feelings about this movie as: entertained, but very disappointed. It is truly an entertaining spectacle: the visuals and the musical score are great. All fun and worth my money if this were a generic sci-fi flick. But this movie fails horribly as a Star Wars movie. The Last Jedi somehow pulls off an incredible feat by conflicting not only with the original 6 movies, but also The Force Awakens, which concludes 35 seconds before this movie begins. Having different writers undoing what the previous movies set up is not a formula for success. The Good: I was absolutely annoyed with Disney's decision to reboot Episode 4 and call it Episode 7. I give TLJ some credit for not being an obvious rip off of Episode 5, but they narrowly straddled that line. Some scenes are obviously lifted from ESB but in different order. Particularly the Speeder v AT-AT battle on the white, desolate planet to protect the shielded base. You know the one. Kylo Ren was very well written; as a matter of fact, he’s the only character they developed in this movie. I also felt like the music was kicked into high gear this time around. My only complaint was that it wasn't new music, just old scores we've heard before. The movie also had some interesting character designs, such as the new imperial guard with their lightsaber-resistant armor. The new First order ships were interesting and the hyperspace ramming scene was one of the coolest things I'd ever seen in Star Wars. But the integrity of the Star Wars universe can't be sacrificed for the sake of the spectacle and this movie is very, very guilty of this.

The Bad: there are many places where TLJ misses the mark, and sometimes undoes what was established in movies prior. Disney’s fingerprints are all over this because there were so many bad attempts at humor, even in serious scenes. I can’t believe there was a 'your mom' joke - prank call in Star Wars.. and it was right before a big space battle. Wow. Finn and Rose are completely useless and their subplot drags the movie on for an extra 45 minutes. Going back to the hyperspace ramming scene, it just completely changes the game for how Star Wars battles should take place. Star Destroyer-sized ships and above should be sitting ducks for hyperspace kamikaze. Even the Death Stars. As cool as it looked, I'd rather they'd never included it. The writers also took EXTREME liberties in their portrayal of Luke. The way he behaves in this movie, you'd think you were watching a deranged clone or homeless Mark Hamill. I don't love Episode 7, but it established the good and bad guys were looking for Luke because he's the key to saving the galaxy. The opening crawl says as much! But not only did Luke not want to be found (why was there a map??), he is depressed, jaded and overall isn't in character until Rey yells at him. I don't understand how Luke can redeem the most feared tyrant in the galaxy, Vader, but fantasizes about killing his own nephew in his sleep before he's ever done anything wrong. That completely erased the conclusion of Luke’s evolution from Eps 4-6. That's no Luke Skywalker. That is complete shenanigans. Worse so, hardly any of the questions left open from TFA are followed. Rian Johnson faked the audience out by waving off the mysteries (and plot holes) JJ Abrams created in TFA. But by doing so, he left a void of backstory surrounding nearly everything we've seen on screen since TFA. Very poorly done. Rey's mysterious parents and missing last name? None of it mattered -- she's simply Jedi Jesus for no reason. Snoke, the man who turned the galaxy upside down and corrupted Ben Solo? Dead within the first half of the movie. Just destroyed Death Star #3? Doesn't matter, there’s still an infinite First Order fleet and the Resistance is even weaker than before, somehow. In fact, they STILL haven't bothered explaining the Resistance/F.O. conflict at all. They eventually go back to saying "rebels" in this movie, so I really have no idea what's going on. How can I enjoy this trilogy if I can't follow along?

So all in all, The Last Jedi improves a bit on the originality side of things, but barely. It's ESB with the scenes moved around. I was certainly entertained. But the writers failed to fit this movie in with the greater Star Wars continuity. Narration was sacrificed for spectacle. Old characters and their relationships have been sacrificed to prop up new characters. Space battles from past movies have been completely rendered useless since we could have hyperspace rammed things this whole time. I just don't recognize this new brand of Star Wars. I think it is entirely meant for new fans only, because clearly no attention is being paid to the source material. I expect more writer shenanigans when the reins go back to JJ for episode 9, so more time will be spent answering/obfuscating things introduced in this movie instead of telling a NEW story. This may be where I finally get off the Disney Star Wars train.… Expand

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wrikJan 21, 2018

Half of this movie is decent (the Luke-ish half),the other half is just a bunch of stuff that doesn't go anywhere. What a waste of potential after the last movie. It threw out so many story ideas that could be built upon in this film - andHalf of this movie is decent (the Luke-ish half),the other half is just a bunch of stuff that doesn't go anywhere. What a waste of potential after the last movie. It threw out so many story ideas that could be built upon in this film - and while I appreciate trying to subvert expectations, you need to replace the stuff you throw out with SOMETHING, otherwise you're left something meaningless. Force Awakens felt like a real movie, this feels like it was made in a hurry without much thought.… Expand

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David_HDec 18, 2017

Walked out feeling a bit let down, as it seems like the characters and the basic bones of the plot could have been handled in a much more epic fashion. Some parts of it like the star battle scenes you could say we've seen it all before.Walked out feeling a bit let down, as it seems like the characters and the basic bones of the plot could have been handled in a much more epic fashion. Some parts of it like the star battle scenes you could say we've seen it all before. Having a little humor is okay as we did from the start of this series, but the way it was done in this movie was so campy and inappropriate, almost like they hired Seth Rogen to write the comedic parts. Those parts might have been funny if you are eight years old. I hear there is one more episode coming.... when it does I doubt i'll go to the theater, might wait until it comes out on Redbox for $1.50 if i have nothing else to watch.… Expand

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incDec 18, 2017

somewhat this film turned into a rush of things, doing nothing that disappointing. some laught tho. the film has lost its roots and I do not think I'll go see the third, if not comfortably from my couch

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Pete76Dec 17, 2017

I'm not a big fan of Star Wars. None of the previous movies are great, but none of them are bad either. All are sometimes entertaining and beautiful but flawed and uneven.

The Last Jedi has more attempt at humour than previous entries, butI'm not a big fan of Star Wars. None of the previous movies are great, but none of them are bad either. All are sometimes entertaining and beautiful but flawed and uneven.

The Last Jedi has more attempt at humour than previous entries, but the humour falls flat, it feels forced and jarring, and I didn't find myself laughing or even grinning. Those furry Porgs have nothing to do with the plot, rather they are there to be cute and funny and most likely are meant to sell plush toys. Visually they *are* well done as are other creatures, but those creatures are not in the background at the edges of the scene where they should be. Visuality has always been Star Wars' strong point; beautiful vistas and grand spaceships on fire, but here the island and the salt plain are the only visually striking settings, everything else is just a muddle of places that I just can't remember anymore.

Mark Hamill is great as Luke, but the rest of the cast can't really compare to the likes of Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Liam Neeson or Evan McGregor.… Expand

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HihihahahohoDec 26, 2020

Disney is EVIL. That's all. They definitely paid to all the critics for high points because this movie is such a garbage. UNCANNON

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TheChaser1985Jan 15, 2018

I thought it was pretty boring. It didn't have the funny off scenes like other Star Wars. Not much good action and I think the ending sucked. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good.

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cylackDec 17, 2017

It does not live up to the hype. *Minor Spoilers: The things that they setup in The Force Awakens that you were expecting to come to fruition do not: the mystery of Snoke's origins, a badass, epic fight scene involving Luke, Rey's parents. IIt does not live up to the hype. *Minor Spoilers: The things that they setup in The Force Awakens that you were expecting to come to fruition do not: the mystery of Snoke's origins, a badass, epic fight scene involving Luke, Rey's parents. I wish JJ Abrams had directed this, as it would have been better.… Expand

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Ryguy50Dec 18, 2017

While their are some good moments and redeeming qualities. The majority characters are under-developed and lack any noticeable personality. This movie is exactly as good as it needed to be and no better. Disney's straddles a fine line as toWhile their are some good moments and redeeming qualities. The majority characters are under-developed and lack any noticeable personality. This movie is exactly as good as it needed to be and no better. Disney's straddles a fine line as to not offend, and makes every possible decision to make this movie palatable for all audiences. The performance of Mark Hamill is perhaps the only redeeming quality of this movie.… Expand

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DELITEBDec 30, 2019

I like that VIII episode is brave, it's very cool! It's interesting to watching it. I want more the same!

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nicholas06Dec 18, 2017

This movie had a lot of really great pieces as well as some awkward ones. Overall, it just didn't quite come together to make the same quality movie as The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

POSITIVES - Mark Hamill and Adam Driver absolutelyThis movie had a lot of really great pieces as well as some awkward ones. Overall, it just didn't quite come together to make the same quality movie as The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

POSITIVES

- Mark Hamill and Adam Driver absolutely killed it with their acting. They pretty much singlehandedly saved the movie from being a 4-5 for me.

- The plot is original. Those who complained that TFA was basically A New Hope should not be disappointed like that again.

- Cinematography and special effects were top notch. In particular, a certain space scene and a lightsaber fight were some highlights.

NEGATIVES

- There were certain things added that were clearly just meant to sell toys. They did nothing to advance the plot or develop characters (if you've seen the trailer, you'll know what I mean).

- Certain "main" characters were either: bland, served no purpose, and/or were shoehorned in.

- Despite an original plot, there were some crazy plot-holes and things that just didn't make sense.

- It was very jarring, tone-wise. Massive scenes of death and destruction were broken up by BB-8 doing goofy things and other characters giving Tony Stark-esque one-liners.

- Rian Johnson took JJ's foundation and just tossed it aside, for the most part. OVERALL

- This is a decent movie. Certainly worth going to see. Some of the acting and special effects were fantastic. The plot was fine for the most part. However, I'm more concerned going forward on how this film will affect the quality of the next film.… Expand

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StarcactusDec 20, 2019

This movie is controversial for many valid reasons. The humor is out of place, plot holes numerous, and absurd charecter choices. RJ will subvert your expectations.... with how Disney allowed the release of this movie.

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CrusaderDec 22, 2019

The movie that ruined Star Wars! If you want to know how to ruin the plot and characters already established in previous movie, watch this movie. It should also be called "how to ruin a character that got popular i the previous movie" andThe movie that ruined Star Wars! If you want to know how to ruin the plot and characters already established in previous movie, watch this movie. It should also be called "how to ruin a character that got popular i the previous movie" and "how to make a movie where 90% is pointless". You can literally cut out 90% of this movie and get everything important.
This is without a doubt the worst movie in the series.… Expand

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veryblackravenDec 18, 2017

Overall the movie isn't bad, however some moments will probably leave you angry. They way they treated Snoke undermined not only this particular movie, but also The Force Awakens. I had only one question coming out of the theater - what wasOverall the movie isn't bad, however some moments will probably leave you angry. They way they treated Snoke undermined not only this particular movie, but also The Force Awakens. I had only one question coming out of the theater - what was the purpose of Snoke at all? Something similar goes for Phasma as well, although to the lesser extent.… Expand

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Young_NachoDec 30, 2019

On the list of Star Wars Movies, there are several that I would consider to be "It". A New Hope is it. Empire is It. The Force Awakens is it. This though... this ain't it. It has a completely useless side story with Finn and Rose, essentiallyOn the list of Star Wars Movies, there are several that I would consider to be "It". A New Hope is it. Empire is It. The Force Awakens is it. This though... this ain't it. It has a completely useless side story with Finn and Rose, essentially severing anything interesting that could have happened with Finn's character. Poe gets cucked by a purple haired space lady who was frankly just a d!ckhead general for not actively sharing her plan with everyone else. Phasma...died, so... thanks for doing absolutely nothing with her. Rey, Kylo and Luke were pretty interesting, but they only consisted of like, 1/3 the movie. I was initially on board with the idea of "Subverting Expectations", but not when literally every subplot set up in TFA gets "Subverted" into a dead end.… Expand

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web0ramaDec 19, 2017

Another round of edits would've really helped this movie out. A few amazing scenes but simply too much cruft that really take away the momentum of the main plot. The humor is painful even by Star Wars standards.

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hiunkeruJan 4, 2018

Yo creo que no es una mala pelicula, pero es una mala pelicula de Star wars.

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Franz7711Dec 18, 2017

I think its a good movie if thought as a standalone film (if that's even possible) but I think the switching between JJ and Johnson is really evident and not in a good way, a lot of plot points and cliffhangers of Ep. VII are trashed away,I think its a good movie if thought as a standalone film (if that's even possible) but I think the switching between JJ and Johnson is really evident and not in a good way, a lot of plot points and cliffhangers of Ep. VII are trashed away, damaging the sense of continuation of this trilogy.… Expand

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DavisMetaCriticJan 5, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now, I'm going to try and be as level headed as possible when writing this review. I have this bad habit, when I see Star Wars movie in theaters I simply cannot look at the downsides, and Im always leaving thinking each movie was better than the last. However though I did enjoy this movie as a whole. There were some small issues, and big ones, such as the glaring and often quite annoying political correctness constantly shoved down the viewers throat. You can tell the difference between the George Lucas films, and the disney films. Not just in cgi, in this context its unimportant. The main thing being that forced political correctness is, well nonexistent in George's films. Now, I'm not praising the prequels here. However this cannot be ignored. Not ignoring the fact that the cast is mostly quite good, such as performances from Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver really standing out for better. Im not saying there is a problem with a diverse cast, in fact, it can make a movie better. However at times you can start to see the changes for worse. The cast in this movie is incredibly politically driven, all female characters have major roles in the plot. All major leaders in the resistance are female. Princess Leia, is no longer a princess but now a general. Along with Admiral Holdo also being a woman. Leaving only 3 main protagonists as men. Finn, Poe, and Luke. With countless antagonists being imperial whites. Who also happen to have clearly no idea what they are doing. Back to the female roles, Admiral Holdo's choices are, no matter what the lesson is trying to be, awful. Her choices where completely irrational and when the only person who attempts to make a difference is Poe. When he is literally and figuratively shot down by Leia and Admiral Holdo, they play it off as. Oh! He's just a rowdy boy, oh masculinity is so funny.

Ignoring the lesser important issue of forced political correctness. The plot itself, is, meh. To keep it simple 80% of the entire movie is rebel ships in space being picked off by the first order in a fight against time, so Finn, and newly introduced Rose have to find a codebreaker to hack first order technology that can track ships through lightspeed. A technology that has never appeared in a star wars movie. EVER! Meanwhile Luke and Rey are doing their own schenanigans on whatever planet The Force Awakens ended on. One key subplot regarding the Resistance, is the codebreaker thing I mentioned prior and the quest to get it turns into maybe one of the slowlest and most pointless feeling segments in Star Wars history. The entire sequence to get the codebreaker ends in Finn and Rose getting put in jail. Where they meet another code breaker, who, 30 minutes later, hands them to the first order. Whatever emotion that part was trying to convey, it only left me personally unsatisfied. Another issue, much shorter is my issue with the fate of Snoke. He just dies with no development. Creating a Return of the Jedi moment but instead of being the climax of the trilogy its only the middle act. So Snokes existence was entirely a placeholder for Kylo to just take over, moving on I guess....

In all the movie is riddled with seemingly useless plots, choices by the characters that are as stupid as a white girl in a horror movie, and politically forced agendas that can leave us with the fact that Star Wars will never be the same again.......… Expand

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filipedbrancoDec 18, 2017

Not awful, not great. It's ironic that the movie keeps telling you to let the past die (and embrace the new ways of telling a Star Wars story?), yet the most memorable characters are the ones introduced in a trilogy 40 years old. The newNot awful, not great. It's ironic that the movie keeps telling you to let the past die (and embrace the new ways of telling a Star Wars story?), yet the most memorable characters are the ones introduced in a trilogy 40 years old. The new characters are shallow, meaningless, boring and that Finn/Rose arch was the most pointless thing I ever witness in my life. As a fan I wanted so much to love this movie but I came home heart broken.… Expand

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BashBashBoomDec 22, 2017

This film came across as perfectly average, did it live up to the hype? no, disappointing but not surprising. They had real potential here to make an interesting Star Wars film that could stand out from the rest. Unfortunately, cheap gags andThis film came across as perfectly average, did it live up to the hype? no, disappointing but not surprising. They had real potential here to make an interesting Star Wars film that could stand out from the rest. Unfortunately, cheap gags and baffling plot decisions left this title feeling more like a Disney film and less like a Star Wars film.… Expand

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YesterJun 10, 2020

A meandering mess. A soulless themeless deconstructivist movie that misses every beat it tries to hit. Amateurish.

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Chempion1Dec 24, 2019

Так и хочется спросить, "Кто дал камеру этому идиоту!". Я не знаю, зачем меняли режиссера, но сажать в это кресло человека, который не только не поклонник вселенной SW, но как мне кажется даже преыдущих фильмов не видел! Это надо уметь, за 2Так и хочется спросить, "Кто дал камеру этому идиоту!". Я не знаю, зачем меняли режиссера, но сажать в это кресло человека, который не только не поклонник вселенной SW, но как мне кажется даже преыдущих фильмов не видел! Это надо уметь, за 2 часа смыть в сартир всю историю Люка Скайуокера (на минуточку основателя новой академии джедаев, легенды новой республики, учителя и наставника Джейны и Джейсена Соло, ах простите режиссер про них и не слышал, поэтому просто выкинул на свалку). Люка представили как дурня какого то, который сломался на первой же неудаче со своим учеником. Тоже мне легенда! Которому вообще насрать на всё, лишь бы из жирной сиськи какая то хрень лилась, на халяву. И этого я ждал 35 лет? Зла не хватает, ставлю 3!… Expand

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Arlind123Dec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad movie overall bad script bad director good actors so much potential wasted… Expand

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MoKShoJun 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney Wars is just only by name part of the franchise. It only exists to grab money without heart and soul.… Expand

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corrodedNov 4, 2020

I've finally had the time to fully process this train wreck. This film basically almost did what I thought impossible. It genuinely made me dislike Star Wars. Now I just pretend the sequel trilogy doesn't exist, and pretty much nothing DisneyI've finally had the time to fully process this train wreck. This film basically almost did what I thought impossible. It genuinely made me dislike Star Wars. Now I just pretend the sequel trilogy doesn't exist, and pretty much nothing Disney has done is canon.

One point because it looks kinda nice looking. Rian may know how to make some other films, but he cannot do Star Wars.… Expand