Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2017
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tonysopranozDec 27, 2017
I liked this one a lot more than The Force Awakens. The plot for the most part made sense to me and there were great action scenes. My only serious complaint is that it was 30 minutes too long.
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GamerJosh0137Jan 3, 2018
I know a lot of people weren't to happy with The Last Jedi, and I am also willing to consider that my taste in movies could be bad. One of my all time favorites is the original Die Hard, so yeah. That said I loved almost every second of TheI know a lot of people weren't to happy with The Last Jedi, and I am also willing to consider that my taste in movies could be bad. One of my all time favorites is the original Die Hard, so yeah. That said I loved almost every second of The Last Jedi. I thought it was paced really well and made use of epic set pieces to really show how small The Rebel Alliance is. A real David and Goliath story. The movie was also not at all afraid to send you in a direction only to be yanked the opposite, but it works without completely botching the pace. The price of admission was definitely worth the 2 and 1/2(?) hours.… Expand
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timoneMar 1, 2018
Out of all the Star Wars films that are made this one is directed by Rian Johnson. People absolutely adore it for it's everything, the acting, the effects and the writing like in The Force Awakens and they can't wait for another film to comeOut of all the Star Wars films that are made this one is directed by Rian Johnson. People absolutely adore it for it's everything, the acting, the effects and the writing like in The Force Awakens and they can't wait for another film to come out which is called Episode IX. So after Star Wars: The Force Awakens, people absolutely loved everything about it. Much like the original trilogy, they love all the memorable stuff in these. They love the music like I do, it's so memorable. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Harrison Ford as Han Solo. The side characters are alot of fun too but with those in the original trilogy, I'll get to that later in the original Star Wars reviews in the meantime. Now for this Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi or Star Wars: The Last Jedi, whatever you wanna call it, is continued previously after Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Now I'm sure alot of you might be thinking: I've been watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi with my friends. Now this is not the first time I've been to the cinema with my friends. No, no, no, no, no. The first time I've been to the cinema with my friends is where we've been watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Yeah, bet you didn't you, did you? The film resembles around four new characters from Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn and Oscar Issac as Poe Dameron. Geez, they have new actors and actresses put into this which is why they're from The Force Awakens. And I think the film has new characters in this by Laura Dern and Benicio de Toro. Yeah, maybe that's all I can about The Last Jedi and also before I end it, I just gotta say, the visuals in the end battle are gorgeous. Whoever did the red crystals makes the visuals of the crystals and the floor made of red crystals really makes it so beautiful and fantastic to look at. So yeah, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a fantastic film and I sure gotta get around to watching the other Star Wars films. Even though I did notice before leaving the cinema is a tribute to Carrie Fisher who died last year of a heart attack after my favourite singer George Michael on Christmas Day. So that is Star Wars: the Last Jedi and people and I can't wait for the last and final film of the Star Wars films in 2019. Stay Tuned. May the force be with you.… Expand
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DargonetDec 28, 2017
A really great entry in the Star Wars franchise, not glorifying the past. I think TFA was the safest take on a Star Wars movie ever made, like a fan made movie adding nothing new to the franchise. TLJ surprised me often in good ways and mostA really great entry in the Star Wars franchise, not glorifying the past. I think TFA was the safest take on a Star Wars movie ever made, like a fan made movie adding nothing new to the franchise. TLJ surprised me often in good ways and most folks here just hate Luke. But especially Luke never was the greatest Jedi, just the last one and especially untalented to begin with. Rey is talented and more like my imagination of a young Yoda.I like what Disney keeps doing here.… Expand
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antoniointiniDec 27, 2017
My opinion about user scores usually matches that of Metacritic. This time this is just not the case. This movie is probably one of the best of the whole saga. I did not enjoy VII, but this one is really outstanding. Of course the charactersMy opinion about user scores usually matches that of Metacritic. This time this is just not the case. This movie is probably one of the best of the whole saga. I did not enjoy VII, but this one is really outstanding. Of course the characters could have taken another route, and of course Luke is not what we would expect, but isn't the surprise one of the main goodies of the movies? The story is not bad - it is just what we didn't expect (and I think it is good). There are clichés, but show me a SW which hasn't. The ship combat scenes are THE BEST among all SW movies. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews - give the movie a chance, and you probably will be positively surprised.… Expand
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giantoiletwarsJan 9, 2018
Terrible.... Everything interesting from Abrams' masterpiece Force Awakens aka A New Hope 2.0 has been thrown out the window! Nothing makes sense. What the heck with Leia flying? That is so stupid. Mary Moppins! So stupid. That's not how theTerrible.... Everything interesting from Abrams' masterpiece Force Awakens aka A New Hope 2.0 has been thrown out the window! Nothing makes sense. What the heck with Leia flying? That is so stupid. Mary Moppins! So stupid. That's not how the force works!!!!! She should have been jumping around doing spin moves and back-flips with twin lightsabers and telling the first order that she has the high ground, after all she was flying!! That would show us just how powerful she is in the force. I mean it has been 30 years!! She can do better than just flying through space... Oh and don't get me started on how wasted Snoke was. He is supposed to be the most powerful bad guy in the galaxy remember? If you read the Snoke comic book you should know. After all if you didn't you are not a true Star Wars fan. And Phasma! what a chrome dome! wasted again. She was so cool and stupid Ruin Johnson ruined her!!!!!! It was completely normal for her to appear out of nowhere in episode 8 after her apparent death in 7 because if you read the Phasma comic book volume 938, which was a real page turner, if you are a true fan then you would have read the 87 page explanation starting on page 851 of how she survived by boarding Snoke's ship on a tie interceptor with the aid of DJ. To make matters worse, Rose and Haldo were basically shoehorned in just so there are more women with one being Asian and one with purple hair. Literally, they serve no purpose to the story. If anyone with half a brain who gave this movie a good review like the paid critics and Disney bottom feeders were even paying attention during this 2 and a half hour movie which was basically a literal recording of a slow ass space chase devoid of anything else, not even at least a scene where they explain why the chase was even happening in the first place, they would have seen that Haldo basically did zero things. Why didn't she just tell Poe her plan?!!!! This SJW purple haired lady didn't trust Poe because he made a little mistake in the beginning of the movie? Give me a break!!! Doesn't she know that Poe blew up Starkiller Base single-handedly with literally no assistance from anyone else?!!!! Seriously, because he did in case you didn't know. Since she didn't tell Poe of her plan for some SJW reason, it forced Poe to make another mistake by making him think it was a good idea to send Finn and Rose via Maz Kanatas skype message to Canto Bight which was first of all insanely risky, vaguely even plausible, and entirely boring and pointless!! Poe's leadership arc was completely ruined by Haldo. It wasn't his fault for sending Finn and Rose on a pointless and risky mission because he had no choice, therefore it was Holdo's fault. The plan could have been better thought out but he had no time to think, because SJW lady should have just told Poe and let him lead the Resistance because he clearly has better judgment!!!!!!!! Rose seriously should have just killed herself. Why the crap was she in this movie? She did nothing. She went to save the horses? Really??? She made Finn soft by making him think about animal abuse. Those animals were too CGI and lame, should have just let them die. Why would Rose even think about saving them? She's isn't even related to them. Bad character writing.. Finn, saved by Rose? Why would she save him? She clearly hates him if you weren't paying attention!!!!! What the crap am I watching? This movie makes no sense. It has no heart. Characters making choices left and right that are literally the opposites of what they should be doing!!!! There's no sense!!! Why in the hell didn't Rey join Kylo? Up until everything I have been watching, it was made so clear that Rey was turning evil and forgetting about the Resistance.. And then when Kylo asks her to abandon the Resistance and her friends and join him she says no? WTF????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lastly how dare they ruin my husband Luke Skywalker's legacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In respect to true Star Wars Luke, he would never have even thought about hurting Ben. He would have tried to teach him to become good. No, actually he wouldn't even have believed that his vision of Ben being evil was real, because based on the original trilogy, Luke wasn't capable of thinking evil thoughts or having evil thoughts, let alone evil visions about other people. He was always thoughtful, charismatic, optimistic, and believed everyone was good. Logically, or should I say, if Luke was written according to his true character, Ben should have killed Luke right then and there in the hut because Luke wouldn't have had any idea Ben was bad in the first place. So out of character!!!! Oh yeah Rey is the ultimate Mary Sue!!!!!! She didn't even train with Luke! It's almost as if she has some raw strength that can't be explained and they didn't even at least tell us that!! Lazy writing............. 0/10 #BringGeorgeBack… Expand
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TomSummersDec 29, 2017
Very good. It's perhaps a little long but not too bad. There are some twists and turns that leaves a viewer wondering how they will pull-off the next movie.

Ignore the basement dwellers who are slamming this movie. Go see it.
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meta4manJan 13, 2018
My favorite Star Wars movie from a person that saw the first one in a theater, twice.
The pacing was excellent, the touch to the past and legacy worked for me, and I enjoyed the action.
However, it is clear that the climax split off just forMy favorite Star Wars movie from a person that saw the first one in a theater, twice.
The pacing was excellent, the touch to the past and legacy worked for me, and I enjoyed the action.

However, it is clear that the climax split off just for future movies. Kylo was built to convert, but he didn't at time he was supposed to. And his turn to forsake the dark side, and simply take over, falls dead. I would have liked to see him take a different path, for the next installment.… Expand
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a1971hJan 23, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is so far so great. Rian Johnson has taken it into a new directions that are different from the Original trilogy. It's totally acceptable for Luke Skywalker to die and become one with the force after Han's death in The Force Awakens and Leia's FORCED death in the upcoming Episode IX. Yes, we loved the original trilogy so much, yes, we loved the triangle Luke-Leia-Han so much. However, they cannot be there FOREVER in the story. It's time for new blood and different characters to lead and rule in the galaxy far, far away. Therefore, the way The Last Jedi has redirected the saga is totally great and just in time.… Expand
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PizzaWizardMay 28, 2018
It's not as a good as Rogue One gut that's my personal favorite of all. Leagues better than TFA and any of the prequels obviously. All of the Luke, Rey, Kylo stuff is very well handled and some of the best stuff in the franchise.
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KayVen17Feb 13, 2018
Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 82/100 Mein User Score = 8/10… Expand
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Ezio_TraditoreDec 2, 2018
really awesome story. maybe this is the best star wars movie ever made. i can see there is a great hate campaign against disney. most of peoples dont likes the movies without a reason.
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ZenexyDec 24, 2017
Good film,because it is new part for every fan. And this is good.You can watch a new movie.Every fan should enjoy this
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thorshammerbcDec 19, 2017
Last Jedi gets an 86 CRITIC rating here for good reason. The story is far better than Seven - which was basically a New Hope rehash (without improving it). Plot moves in welcome new directions, effects are great, there's characterLast Jedi gets an 86 CRITIC rating here for good reason. The story is far better than Seven - which was basically a New Hope rehash (without improving it). Plot moves in welcome new directions, effects are great, there's character development galore... and it's FUNNY! This movie rocks.

The disenchantment from 'fans' goes way beyond partisan. Lamenting plot holes is absurd for space opera genre movies like this; these are not only standard fare but also largely beside the point. I've seen all three trilogies (2/3 of the most current of course...)in their original runs, and they all shine in their own right and for their TIME. Each is distinctly fun in a different way. Expecting them to merely recreate past glory is both futile and boring.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 24, 2017
Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi is an amazing film that has been getting WAY too much hate. I loved absolutely EVERYTHING about this film. Adam Driver was absolutely perfect as well as Daisy Ridley. I definitely loved theRian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi is an amazing film that has been getting WAY too much hate. I loved absolutely EVERYTHING about this film. Adam Driver was absolutely perfect as well as Daisy Ridley. I definitely loved the cinematography. Every scene was so visually perfect. There were some parts that I didn't get but it makes up for it when praising the director for taking risks. In the end, this is definitely the best star wars film yet.… Expand
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LordShen528491Dec 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi (in my opinion) is one of the best films of the year. It has stunning visuals, great action, the cast is great, and a fantastic score from John Williams. Although it is a little slow at times, the film is very pleasing. Here are a few tips for the haters of this film: As Kylo Ren says in the film, "Let the past die. Kill it if you have to." For everyone who is saying that TLJ is "Ruining Star Wars" or "Killing the franchise," think about this: Star Wars is heading in a new direction. You can't expect it to be exactly the same as the original trilogy, otherwise it will feel old and bloated. They have to make changes for it to feel fresh and new. They have to introduce new ideas, characters, and concepts. I guess that the people who think that Star Wars is ruined are people who aren't able accept new facts and ideas that ACTUALLY WORK for the franchise. For everyone who is complaining about the Snoke scene: If we didn't have the prequels, we would know just as much about Palpatine as we do Snoke. Therefore, he isn't supposed to be a major player in the story. For people who thought the casino planet was unnecessary: Yes, it did slow the story down a little bit, but I think it humanizes the movie. Sometimes we fail at something we think needs to be done, but then we realize it was never necessary. I think it makes the film a little more relatable. For people who say "It destroys the original characters." Our favorite characters such as Luke, Leia, and Han are still human. They have human issues and problems pop up in their lives. So for those who keep saying that the film is ruining the characters because they didn't make them "perfect" and "flawless" like many people thought that they would become after Return of the Jedi, remember that these characters are humans and make mistakes and aren't god-like beings. I could go deeper into these, but I'm not going to. If you haven't seen the film yet and aren't sure what to do because of all the negative haters out there, don't listen to them. They think they can drag you away from the film and they want to bring down as many people as they can with them. Go watch this movie and see how great it is.… Expand
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NJP26Dec 21, 2017
The only thing wrong with this movie is that it matured the Star Wars universe, themes, and mythos while many fans failed to mature with it. Too many people had made up their own mind about what they wanted to see and failed to go in with anThe only thing wrong with this movie is that it matured the Star Wars universe, themes, and mythos while many fans failed to mature with it. Too many people had made up their own mind about what they wanted to see and failed to go in with an open mind (or much of a mind at all). Ironically, the movie is about moving on and learning from mistakes and so much of the hate for this movie is from people who can't move on and can't handle that their heroes have actually changed in 30 years.… Expand
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faxathomeDec 24, 2017
Excellent movie, just what the Star Wars franchise needed, change, taking risks, and do what is good for the story, not the fans. What a ride!
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AngelsdawnDec 21, 2017
Star Wars has always been about feelings, faith, and miracles. Most fans of it don't understand it, even more so today in the modern ultra-rational age where everything must be explained or it's a plot hole. Believe it or not I'm not anStar Wars has always been about feelings, faith, and miracles. Most fans of it don't understand it, even more so today in the modern ultra-rational age where everything must be explained or it's a plot hole. Believe it or not I'm not an especially faith driven person either, I can be pretty cynical at times, but even *I* get what these movies were about. What's sad is this movie hits Star Wars' themes even harder than anything before it, so it's kind of ironic that its one of the most hated of the series.

This hate is coming off of the awareness that Disney is milking Star Wars (which I don't deny), the old fans not getting the payoff they've been waiting for for decades, retcons of the extended universe, and the Battlefront II controversy. To be clear, Disney IS milking Star Wars, but it doesn't keep a movie from being good, neither does EA endorsing gambling for children. They make it clear throughout the entire movie that they're trying to break away from the past, trying to remake the Star Wars universe into something new, and you can feel that intention from start to end. As for the extended universe? It's just an impossible patchwork of philosophies, ideas and stories that couldn't in any way work together cohesively, let alone be kept track of. Imagine what kind of creative nightmare a movie crew would have if they had to keep track of every little fact from every comic, tv series, or book. It's a disaster waiting to happen, so they decided to create something new.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet. If you've always loved Star Wars for it's deeply felt emotions and it's philosophy and musings on faith, go watch it. If you're a jaded, uninspired and unflinching skeptic towards anything that can be construed as 'illogical' or a plot hole, then stay home. The movie has incredible action scenes, some great laughs and some lines that make you think, and it doesn't shy away from displaying miracles or commentate on war from multiple sides. It even gets a little psychological thrillery at some point weirdly enough. I think the reason it's being hated so much is because they got too ambitious, and in the end, I think people are too cynical to accept a hopeful movie about letting go of the past and reinventing themselves, or learning the value of failure. Beautiful isn't it? How this movie sparked the very dark and light struggle this series has been about for so long. Anyways I'm giving it a 9 because this movie didn't change my life, pce.… Expand
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andremic7Dec 20, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is one of the best saga movie. There's one thing that everybody should understand: DON'T LOOK AT THE PAST. KILL IT. We have finally a villain with a good characterization
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magawolazDec 21, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If only the people review-bombing this movie were around when the prequels came out… Expand
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Patrick94Jan 12, 2018
There were some decisions made about certain characters that seemed pretty lame. Snoke, for example, is just another pathetic, weak villain that serves as a mere plot point. Kylo Ren is pretty much the same that he was in the previous movie,There were some decisions made about certain characters that seemed pretty lame. Snoke, for example, is just another pathetic, weak villain that serves as a mere plot point. Kylo Ren is pretty much the same that he was in the previous movie, except that he doesn't wear his mask anymore. Not to mention what they did to Luke. The lightsaber duels were also very basic and had no finesse to them. They looked like kids trying to hit each other with sticks. Apart from those flaws, I still enjoyed the movie. It's a good one if you go into it expecting lots of space action and enjoyed Force Awakens… Expand
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stwolfJan 5, 2018
Really liked it. Thought it was able to blend the original trilogy with the prequels while being something new.
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Costs1129Jan 24, 2018
The reviews here is one prime example of why I don't like the pure nostalgic diehard Star Wars fans. You guys have obsessed over "recapturing" your childhood fantasies so much, anything short of a remake will make you go berserk, and theThe reviews here is one prime example of why I don't like the pure nostalgic diehard Star Wars fans. You guys have obsessed over "recapturing" your childhood fantasies so much, anything short of a remake will make you go berserk, and the remakes (like episode 7) leave you feeling disappointed you were not a child again.

Is this movie perfect? No, that is not easy. There are a couple plot holes and campy scenes. But as a whole, it was an excellent piece of story telling. It deepened past and new characters, fleshed out the universe, built excellent tension, and was visually/audibly stunning. I really cannot ask more from a movie.… Expand
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EctsoplasmDec 26, 2017
This movie was great. Not perfect, but better than the Force Awakens and WAY better than Rogue One. It's definitely better than most Star Wars products, including Return of the Jedi. If you hated the movie, you can think what you want but IThis movie was great. Not perfect, but better than the Force Awakens and WAY better than Rogue One. It's definitely better than most Star Wars products, including Return of the Jedi. If you hated the movie, you can think what you want but I honestly can't fathom the idea of a 0/10 for this. The effects were great as ever, it was pretty well written, there were even some shocking moments. That said, I grew to absolutely detest Leia in this movie. She was quite unpleasant and kind of an **** Her aside, the movie was still great and deserves to be watched. Likely my second favorite from this year.… Expand
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detour3810Dec 26, 2017
The last Jedi is one of the strongest written story arcs in the Star Wars universe but I have to say I am tired of waiting every few years for Lucas films to only tease me with a few minutes of Light saber action I love the story I really doThe last Jedi is one of the strongest written story arcs in the Star Wars universe but I have to say I am tired of waiting every few years for Lucas films to only tease me with a few minutes of Light saber action I love the story I really do but the films lack power because of the minor Jedi fun call it selfish but the best part in Rogue One was when Vader wielded his saber for a few seconds at the end but you felt the power behind it. Hopefully Abrams can make up for my patient waiting to be captivated… Expand
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shchartleyDec 26, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a life-long Star Wars die-hard, and I really enjoyed this movie. Meeting Luke again, after a long, real life had taken its toll on his previously sunny persona, was very rewarding. His showdown with Kylo Ren was exhilarating and one of the best confrontations in Star Wars, an analog to the Luke-Vader exchange at the end of the Empire Strikes Back. The interactions between Rey and Kylo were really interesting, revealing more depth in each. Kylo turning on Snoke was a real surprise, as was his subsequent turn on Rey. All in all this was exactly the type of epic, internal and external battle between good and evil that has made Star Wars an awesome universe to visit and reflect in. There were some imperfections, of course. I didn't think that the side-trip to the casino fit very well with the flow of the film, for example. And some of the Leia-Holdo-Poe dialog was stilted. But overall it was a great movie, and I look forward to seeing it again soon :D.… Expand
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FanoftheForceDec 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that most people who abhorred it just haven’t catched the big picture. What is most grand about Star Wars is its philosophy: this movie has brought up the Force cosmology, with concepts from Buddhist, Hinduist, Judeochristian and Taoist traditions. I got surprised in such synthetic way that the Force was managed to be presented as a cosmic regulator that balances the natural laws and the antagonisms and consequences of the beings’ free wills, and thus the movie adds more to it and helps to give understanding that it brings harmony by intervening according to each one choices to the dark or light side. Harmony where it is apparently chaos, balance in opposites, recurrence of life, death, freedom, limitations - learning and enlightenment events until sentient beings arise by means of providential opportunities and serve to give other opportunities to new fellow beings. Luke said it all, the Force isn’t just about lightsabers, fights and floating things (and maybe those are the things that some fans gave more importance to and felt for their lack in the movie), it exists by itself and manifests through those who can bring harmony at the moment; Luke wasn’t a coward or deserter, just as he told his mistake was done in a moment of pure instinct, of fear of losing what he created and loved, so he made a choice in an instant, and although he regretted it right after and couldn’t have imagined what would happen, he was trained and taught according to the Jedi lessons to know that one shall not give way to bad emotions and by them commit decisions to destroy others, since this perpetuates the dark side. So why wasn’t he able to control himself? He got grieved about the way he had learned and his power weren’t enough to avoid it, so in torment he exiled himself to order things up with himself, like an internal fight with reformulation of old concepts, he saw he had to find other ways than those he was trying, and die like this if unsuccessful, but he haven’t lost connection to the Force since he advanced a deeper understanding of it and Yoda was accompanying him. That can be a moral lesson to our lives and shows deeply the human potential, that no matter how trained we think we are there are moments when although we sight what brings bad consequences we still haven’t reasoned enough to change ourselves, master the instincts and then we fall, but yet there is a teleological order that makes bad turn out to become good, since it is what can make even “failure the greatest teacher”. It has happened during other moments in the saga with other Jedi, masters can fail that at any stage in their Jedi discipline, but it seems some fans negate this emotional aspect and want to see them as if they were flawless machines that had already controlled all of their human nature by negation and not and not by conducting them to an optimal point, or who think it is easy to keep with the Force once one reached it, instead of being a lifetime process of challenges (look at Yoda, he is good humored even as a Force ghost, he achieved the integrality of his nature, emotions and individuality, without self-annihilation, just self-improvement). Luke died with all his potential, spending all of his energies in a Force projection that kept not only his legend but the way of the Force going on, in a more powerful way than would be a lightsaber clash (like when Ben Kenobi simply went calm with Vader, knowing it would be better that way, his spirit continued one with the Force, acting as part of it, guiding people and appearing in decisive moments). Other controversy is Rey, who appears to frolic effortlessly with Force abilities, and that seems like the same backlash Anakin had in the prequel trilogy, when he was born with a load of midichlorians. Also, people didn’t like the explanation about her parents, which seemed to have given it a sudden end. Regarding these questions, people have forgotten one theory, in which just like Anakin and the Chosen One prophecy, she may have been Force-conceived, without parents. The midichlorians were an interesting addition to the Star Wars and are at first incomprehensible because they don’t seem to link with the soul and the natural omnipresent Force: that is because we tend to ignore the spiritual realm of Star Wars, “death, yet the Force”; people are born with a capacity of Force sensitivity that is normally directly proportional to the quantity of them and can be estimated by it, but the confusion comes when considering them to be the cause of it while we cannot affirm that. Instead, it points to correspondence and interconnection between matter and spirit, but the midi are not the only condition for the sensitivity and it could be acquired and developed with effort by means of the pre-existence of the soul, reincarnation, etc. Because of this and more, it is worth the 8.… Expand
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joscomsuDec 27, 2017
I overeall liked the new direction they are taking things but wasn't so impressed with first half of the movie. The second half however, is amazing.
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whitewulfJan 4, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great movie. Many Star Wars fan boys are irritated since the film didn't follow what they believed should have been a different plot. The characters are interesting, the dialog and relationships between charaters are great and the light humor added in every so often is a delight. Many fans were irritated with how Snoke and Luke were killed but I honestly believe they're overreacting because they wanted something else from the film. The people who are giving this a 0 are immature and need to grow up, it's absured. Watch the film and create your own opinion. I'm delighted to see how well the new characters are developing and I'm so happy I didn't have to see an elaborate training montage for Rey, I mean come on, every damn movie has a stupid training montage. The negativity is just a bunch of fan boys over reacting for petty reasons. A bad movie? Not at all. This is an excellent movie that did it's own thing instead of giving people what they want. I expected something between the lines of what everyone wanted but I'm happy that the film exceeded my expectations. Watch the film.… Expand
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lissetteJan 11, 2018
It was good at points for the originality, action, acting, and twists it gave. The sideplot isn't good though and the storytelling on a whole could be better.
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NickCCFeb 16, 2018
Great Star Wars movie, and great overall FILM. Terrificly written, acted and edited.
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EiderFallsDec 22, 2017
Rian Johnson plays with the usual tropes of the Star Wars universe and adventure cinema in general and has tremendous fun with it, creating new rules as he goes on and bringing the franchise to new uncharted depths. Fun and abrasive, andRian Johnson plays with the usual tropes of the Star Wars universe and adventure cinema in general and has tremendous fun with it, creating new rules as he goes on and bringing the franchise to new uncharted depths. Fun and abrasive, and coherent with the Star Wars spirit. A great send off to the former generation, and to Leia in particular.… Expand
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Reciter5613Dec 21, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before seeing the movie I already noticed the hate coming from this and Rotten Tomatoes. I didn't go any deeper cause I didn't want to get spoilers but after seeing it I don't think it was bad. I liked it!

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

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

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

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

Overall, it was OK. Anyone who hates it must be mostly cause it's different from the original movies which is stupid. They should listen to the lesson they would trying to tell in this movie (Not sure if they did a good job to be honest) and let the past go.… Expand
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3206bandDec 22, 2017
Somehow put my positive remarks without a score. Loved it. The naysayers are purposely being negative. Was a bit dark like Return of the Jedi, which is appropriate.
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gamerzxDec 28, 2017
Fantastic movie. It brought me back to the original Star Wars circa 1976. The effects were running full speed like the original Star Wars did in its time. I took 1 point away. The villains were overly dramatic. However, the main villain BenFantastic movie. It brought me back to the original Star Wars circa 1976. The effects were running full speed like the original Star Wars did in its time. I took 1 point away. The villains were overly dramatic. However, the main villain Ben is in a way an anti-hero Hamlet. Perhaps the story is written for the actors as well as the audience.… Expand
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Mike_MedeirosDec 23, 2017
Very stylish and entertaining addition to the universe. I liked that it stayed true in some ways, but also wasn't afraid to push it's boundaries for the sake of the story. Since when does a spaceship on Star Wars worry about running out of fuel?
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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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Batman2752Mar 4, 2018
Not even close to as bad as people make it out to be. An on par Star Wars movie. Sure it's hokey at times, but so was Return of the Jedi. At the very least give it a try, and try not to expect it to live up to impossible expectations.
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cromanalcaideDec 27, 2017
Thanks, Rian, for challenging the audience instead of just pleasing us with what we expected to see. You've given us a hell of a movie.
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ScarifJan 21, 2018
Star wars the last Jedi was probably my 4th favorite star wars movie right after the original three. It had some great cinematic scenes that made my mouth drop. It was very entertaining with many twists that i really enjoyed.
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billmarkmDec 22, 2017
Not a perfect movie by any means, but a good time, even if it's a step down from the Force Awakens. Yes, the tone is a bit uneven and that part with Leia in outer space was unintentionally funny, but this installment has solid characterNot a perfect movie by any means, but a good time, even if it's a step down from the Force Awakens. Yes, the tone is a bit uneven and that part with Leia in outer space was unintentionally funny, but this installment has solid character development. The new characters were given their due, and Luke and Leia had some wonderful moments. Bottom line, it's not as good as the Force Awakens, but it's light years better than episodes 1-3 (and Return of the Jedi).… Expand
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xipetotecDec 22, 2017
First, dispelling those who will claim "not a real fan". I grew up on Star Wars. movies and expanded universe. I loved this movie. Was it "perfect" ? Were there aspects that made me sad? Absolutely. did it still work in the context of theFirst, dispelling those who will claim "not a real fan". I grew up on Star Wars. movies and expanded universe. I loved this movie. Was it "perfect" ? Were there aspects that made me sad? Absolutely. did it still work in the context of the story and the universe? absolutely. Beautiful and poetic.… Expand
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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just came from theaters! The movie is one of the best movies of the year!I ranked it 9 because it's freaking amazing! The action scenes! And... oh my god!! That slowmotion scene when the First order spaceship was destroyed!! That was incredible! I left with some questions, but that doesn+t metter. I believe that Kylo was lying about Rey's parents, and I think that Rey really doesn't know who are her parents. The plot iz amazing, soundtrack also (John Williams never dissapoints)! I can't wait to see Episode IX!!!… Expand
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RepentantSkyDec 19, 2017
Put simply Star Wars The Last Jedi is a learning experience for all of us and the characters in the film itself. For us, it's about learning to accept that we are wrong, and that we can't predict the future of what's going to happen in aPut simply Star Wars The Last Jedi is a learning experience for all of us and the characters in the film itself. For us, it's about learning to accept that we are wrong, and that we can't predict the future of what's going to happen in a movie, though apparently most people have refused to accept that lesson. For the characters of the film itself, it's about learning who they will be moving forward, sometimes from characters many of us have grown to love, or from characters we may grow to hate, but it's all learning, and that makes it very interesting indeed. I hope as time goes on, and if people see this review, they'll realize this. The film is not perfect, but to review based on what you expected it to be instead of what it is, is a constant sign of failure. Star Wars: The Last Jedi easily earns a 9 from me.… Expand
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EGButtDec 21, 2017
I thought Star Wars had permanently given up on doing anything remotely surprising or risky after the prequels and the Disney buyout, but TLJ proved me wrong several times over. For the first time in a long time I actually feel excited aboutI thought Star Wars had permanently given up on doing anything remotely surprising or risky after the prequels and the Disney buyout, but TLJ proved me wrong several times over. For the first time in a long time I actually feel excited about a Star Wars movie, and that feeling is good.… Expand
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mattwren88Dec 22, 2017
I honestly don't understand the hate this movie is getting. While it has its flaws I'm pretty interested in seeing how this franchise will go moving forward. The story and character motivations aren't so black-and-white anymore. I think onceI honestly don't understand the hate this movie is getting. While it has its flaws I'm pretty interested in seeing how this franchise will go moving forward. The story and character motivations aren't so black-and-white anymore. I think once the dust settles this movie will be remembered as one of the more solid additions to the franchise.… Expand
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antoniosousa83Jan 4, 2018
I do not understand why people are backlashing the Last Jedi. Rian Johnson made his film and made creative decisions and stood by it. He took risks and it shows. The film while not perfect, is wonderful to look at. It has powerful moments andI do not understand why people are backlashing the Last Jedi. Rian Johnson made his film and made creative decisions and stood by it. He took risks and it shows. The film while not perfect, is wonderful to look at. It has powerful moments and the characters are complex with full detailed arcs. The performances are stellar from all the leads. So why are the criticism so harsh.

Are you saying that this film is worse than the Fast and the Furious 8 or it's on the same level as Baywatch? Don't let your high expectations fool you. This is more than what the prequels gave us. The Last Jedi gives a proper homage to the original trilogy and tries to expand it. For me that earns my respect alone.

The Empire Strikes Back was also a divisive film when it came out. Now is regarded as the best of the SW Films. Maybe time will be kind to TLJ.

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hypeatiaSep 6, 2018
There are plenty of middle-aged asshats who are out to troll this movie, but I personally loved it. Well-acted, great leads, amazing action. Go Rian, let's see some more from this universe please.
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HagueJul 7, 2018
Episode 8 of the Star Wars franchise delivers not only hope and action, but a nail-biting and jaw-trembling experience for all. This movie is incredibly recommended for those looking for an exciting, action-filled, jaw-dropping sci-fi andEpisode 8 of the Star Wars franchise delivers not only hope and action, but a nail-biting and jaw-trembling experience for all. This movie is incredibly recommended for those looking for an exciting, action-filled, jaw-dropping sci-fi and fantasy movie.… Expand
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twhiting9275Jul 29, 2018
This movie suffers from 'middle movie syndrome'. That is to say that it upsets a lot of people because it doesn't actually bring any true 'resolution' to anything. In this case, upsetting 'fans' means getting very vocal, very negativeThis movie suffers from 'middle movie syndrome'. That is to say that it upsets a lot of people because it doesn't actually bring any true 'resolution' to anything. In this case, upsetting 'fans' means getting very vocal, very negative response, because, Heaven forbid they actually think anything would go against what they want it to. These "reviewers" can be safely ignored and discarded, as, they don't go into the film objectively, but looking for reasons to criticize the film.

Johnson took this film and made it something that was rather long, but visually amazing. He had the daunting task of making this movie what it was, which was something that was a true work of art. From the interaction of characters to creating a new one, he did this extremely well. His vision shows, and it was a good one.

This is a movie that you cannot just watch once and understand it. You simply cannot. There is so much to grasp and understand in this, you NEED to see it at least two, three times. Each time you do, you'll find that you get just a bit more insight into what's going on, into what the director had in mind, and what is clearly a great movie.

Is the movie perfect? No. Of course not. No movie is. However, to rate something negatively because it didn't match your expectations is just childish. To rate something negatively because it hurt your feelings is just childish. To claim that the movie "wrecked an entire franchise" because it isn't what you expect is just childish.

The critics got this one right, the "fans"? Not so much. These are the same "fans", however, that drove an actress off of social media because they harassed her so much. These are the same "fans" however, that have taken over social media and troll anyone who DARES to speak good about Kennedy, Johnson, Abrams, or the SW franchise as a whole. These aren't fans, they are trolls.… Expand
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MironCrane22Jan 26, 2019
This is one of the best Star Wars movie ever made, for me, I don’t care what people say, I love this movie. Better than the force awakens.
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Tone2Sep 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally unexpected outcome, packed so much story and action, okay a little bit sloppy in parts but still very entertaining!… Expand
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SirGalrimDec 20, 2017
One of the best Star Wars movies. It's thrilling from the beginning to the end. And the director takes some bold moves that really pays of. There are only two weak scenes in the middle of the movie, where one is outright poorly conceived andOne of the best Star Wars movies. It's thrilling from the beginning to the end. And the director takes some bold moves that really pays of. There are only two weak scenes in the middle of the movie, where one is outright poorly conceived and executed. But that scene alone does not change the overall complete achievement of this movie. Amazing performances by Mark Hamilton, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver.… 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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offthewallDec 24, 2017
I'm not a big Star Wars fan, but I have seen most of them over the years, and I must say I enjoyed The Last Jedi very much. Why all the hatred and dislike from people is beyond me. I guess this episode was not what they wanted it to be. AtI'm not a big Star Wars fan, but I have seen most of them over the years, and I must say I enjoyed The Last Jedi very much. Why all the hatred and dislike from people is beyond me. I guess this episode was not what they wanted it to be. At times it is a dark and somewhat depressing episode, but so is life. Everything is not always happiness and triumph. All things considered, it is a very good movie and well worth seeing. I would probably give it an 8, but in response to the haters who gave it a 0,(a zero?!!), I'm giving it a 10.… Expand
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SugeonDec 30, 2017
I've been waiting for this Star Wars movie for 30 years, and not disappointed one bit. Great on every level, and a huge improvement from TFA.
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Mr_GDec 18, 2017
I enjoyed this movie a lot, I liked that it went in a different direction to the original trilogy. Yes, some moments were far fetched, but overall it was a fun movie with some great action sequences.
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RangerFishDec 26, 2017
Just saw this movie tonight. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but then if you want perfection it's not in a Star Wars movie and never was.

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

There were a couple of goofy scenes, but then this is Star Wars. Mostly the humour worked for me, and the action was on point.… Expand
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GeniasisJan 12, 2018
A worthwhile addition to the original movies that honors its legacy while adding something new into the mix.
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TiTaToverteefDec 30, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am genuinely surprised by the negative sentiment amongst fans. Complaints about lack of character development, gaping plotholes, Luke's portrayal, and certain details regarding a major plot character are all over the place. I strongly disagree with many of these points, and in part I think the backlash is due to the trailers and pre-released material not foreshadowing the change of pace to the fans. Here are my thoughts on the movie.

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

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

That said I do have a couple of issues with the movie. Firstly, Snoke's character is barely discussed even though he was the most speculated character after the 7th movie. In part this is because he is a plot vehicle to move Kylo and Rey's storyline along, but it remains odd that such a potent Force-wielder is not discussed further. I hope that Star Wars 9 at least gives us closure on this point. Secondly, Leia being blasted into space and then suddenly floating back to the ship was odd to say the least. Then again, the movie is drenched with unusual uses of the force which strongly require explanation. This will hopefully be a central topic in the 9th movie. In its own right, the Finn-Phasma duality was finished off way too swiftly, and it could certainly be exploited much more. The casino scene is a missed opportunity to bring back the cantina vibe from the original trilogy. Aliens are all anthromorphic in one way or the other. Where are the blobs, tentacle-things, and generally absurd aliens? On this note, why do the animals have to be as cutesy as they are? On the one hand they are fitting (foxes on a desert planet, puffins on a sheer-cliffed island? Sure), but in part it feels like they were trying to cater to an audience which doesn’t ordinarily care about Star Wars and it just feels jarring. Lastly, certain jokes in the movie were a terrible fit. Finn’s rebel scum line, General Hux being toyed with by Poe, and the screaming puffins just felt out-of-place.
To sum it up, the 8th movie is a refreshing change of pace from the original series. There are a lot of storylines to work out in the 9th movie and a great variety of plotholes to resolve. It has several notable flaws, but to say that the movie is as bad as most fans make it out is unjustified. It’s daring, and perhaps this change of pace is not what fans had expected.… Expand
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SIYDLFILLYDec 28, 2017
"Let the past die kill it if you can", let everyone know it's not like the originals anymore. An original and DIFFERENT take on the Star War saga that some people can contain the difference of it but hey its them.
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KryTowskkiFeb 4, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Because of jerks who can't accept a big change on the franchise the score of last jedi is low, but don't care about this, the movie is clearly good, alright?… Expand
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papavaderDec 27, 2017
Star Wars was, is and always will be a fairy tale (in space)I really love Star Wars and i like the Episode VIII. Sure it has his deeps, but after all (and watching it 3 times) i decidet to give it my blessing. All the arguments against it areStar Wars was, is and always will be a fairy tale (in space)I really love Star Wars and i like the Episode VIII. Sure it has his deeps, but after all (and watching it 3 times) i decidet to give it my blessing. All the arguments against it are the same we have heard in the critics for Epsiode V,VI,I,II,III and RO after the played the first time. Folks, get your thumbs out of your butts and start enjoying the film, just ignoring the szence you did not like (or even hate) Sure it is not the best SW-Film but by far not the badest... and to be honest, there are fare more worser films than better films out there. After all... it´s just a film ;)… Expand
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AnawerCZDec 28, 2017
What I hate about this movie is how cool it is to hate it.
Of course, it is not a perfect movie, but I think it is really not that bad like it seems from all that hate. This movie IS STAR WARS. It is not OLD STAR WARS but it still IS STARWhat I hate about this movie is how cool it is to hate it.
Of course, it is not a perfect movie, but I think it is really not that bad like it seems from all that hate. This movie IS STAR WARS. It is not OLD STAR WARS but it still IS STAR WARS.
Lots of people are saying:
- that there are too many storylines to follow. I would not say so. Yes, there are quite a few of them but not that many that you would lose track of story because of it.
- that some parts were unimportant to the main story. That is true, but not everything needs to go according to plan all the time.
- heroes from the original trilogy are not shown as such. That would be really weird (and boring in my opinion) to look at people after 30 years and they would be still same. They are people and people change all the time.

That is my opinion. There is much more but most of it is really the same. If you hate ANY movie just because it is cool to hate it, or you hate it because it is not same like movies that were made 40 years ago, I'm sorry for you. Acting is good. Visually it is good. The story is decent and engaging. It does not follow same rails like FA. And that is a good thing. This movie does not deserve to have scored lower than 5. There are much much worse movies out there.

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RonQuixote_Jan 8, 2018
"Let the past die. Kill it if you have to." The Last Jedi is unlike any other Star Wars movie, for better or worse. At its best, it's a finely tuned mixture of action an intrigue powered by the unique vision of Rian Johnson. At its worse, it"Let the past die. Kill it if you have to." The Last Jedi is unlike any other Star Wars movie, for better or worse. At its best, it's a finely tuned mixture of action an intrigue powered by the unique vision of Rian Johnson. At its worse, it loses the essence of a traditional Star Wars movie. That's not the worst thing ever because this movie still works on many levels. It might not be your father's Star Wars movie but it's a new chapter many future generations will be able to enjoy.… Expand
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hcavallariDec 18, 2017
I don't know why users aren't liking this movie. The last jedi is everything a fan would like. It continues to explore the new characters: Finn, Rey and specially Kylo Ren and Paul; it goes to places you didn't expect, and the space battlesI don't know why users aren't liking this movie. The last jedi is everything a fan would like. It continues to explore the new characters: Finn, Rey and specially Kylo Ren and Paul; it goes to places you didn't expect, and the space battles are the best in the entire franchise ( this movie really is a "star wars"). Visually speaking, this is also amazing: the last battle, Rey's training with the psychodelical scenes and fast montages. The franchise is not made only for hardcore fans, but for all kinds of people, it's a blockbuster just like the original movie, so it has action and also comedy, and TLJ knows that. The problems for me are the runtime (too long), and Finn and Rose arc (this last character I didn't like specially).… 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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CineAutoctonoDec 22, 2017
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a very good movie. The story was good although it was not as moving, not surprising as I expected. The characters are still good, and the action scenes are spectacular. Maybe it does not exceed the fifth"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a very good movie. The story was good although it was not as moving, not surprising as I expected. The characters are still good, and the action scenes are spectacular. Maybe it does not exceed the fifth episode, nor to the seventh but the attempt was made well.… Expand
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nattydread69Dec 21, 2017
Absolutely the best star wars film in 10 years, coming from a true fan. I'm surprised there are so many negative reviews here, this is just what the star wars franchise needed, a fresh funny and clever refresh with the feel of the originalAbsolutely the best star wars film in 10 years, coming from a true fan. I'm surprised there are so many negative reviews here, this is just what the star wars franchise needed, a fresh funny and clever refresh with the feel of the original films. Awesome.… Expand
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SuperAquaLuigiFeb 20, 2018
This movie's similar to The Empire Strikes Back in the sense that it goes in directions you don't expect and keeps you on razor's edge the entire time. The first one played it safe to reel you in, then this one doesn't hold back in terms ofThis movie's similar to The Empire Strikes Back in the sense that it goes in directions you don't expect and keeps you on razor's edge the entire time. The first one played it safe to reel you in, then this one doesn't hold back in terms of playing with your expectations and giving you an incredible experience throughout most of the movie. There were multiple points in this movie where I wanted to applaud it right then and there. There's nothing quite like watching this movie for the first time with almost no knowledge about it, even if it isn't quite as good upon later viewings. The only reason this didn't get a 10 is because of a few issues I can't address in this spoiler-free review.… Expand
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rust87Jan 4, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi is a major step forward for the Star Wars Saga, and is a triumph for a number of reasons.

1) Characterisation. It's this - not plot - that is the key to any good story. Rian Johnson pushes these characters into new and fascinating places. Poe, simply a hot-shot pilot in TFA, is forced to realise that being a hot-shot isn't all that matters, and the way the film handles his and Leia's relationship is wonderful. Finn, still only interested in saving himself and Rey, realises that the struggles of the galaxy are bigger than him and commits himself to the Resistance. It goes without saying that Rey and Kylo have the most fascinating story - both characters more complex than the basic shades of light and dark this series is used to portraying.
2) Myth and Legacy. Luke Skywalker is a legend, both in the world of these movies and in fandom. This presents a challenge. You can't have the same character you said goodbye to 35 years ago - that would be dull and pointless. He has to evolve and have an arc. But we've seen from AotC that having a beloved older character have their badass moment in the spotlight doesn't work. TLJ does something far more poignant. Luke is broken; crippled by the burden of his own myth, disillusioned by the cyclical nature of the battle between light and dark and wracked with guilt over a single moment of weakness. But by the end of this movie Luke doesn't pull out his lightsaber and cut the First Order to pieces. Instead, he becomes a true Jedi, refusing to fight anyone and pulling off the greatest force trick in history to allow the rebels to escape. More importantly, however, he finally allows his myth to take over, and gives the galaxy the grand spectacle it needs to find hope. (The kids at the end even play out Luke's last stand on Crait with makeshift toys. His myth has taken hold.)
3. Subversion. What did you want? Rey to be a Skywalker? That isn't a story - Rey being a nobody who rises from nothing in a world where those with the real family legacy (Luke and Kylo) are crippled by it. Did you want Snoke to continue being mean and mysterious from the shadows until Kylo turned good and killed him in IX? That's been done - Kylo killing him and cementing his place as the series' villain is fresh and fascinating and leaves IX a blank slate. These broader points aside, TLJ contains some of the most stunning camerawork and acting ever seen in a Star Wars film (Hamill and Driver in particular are incredible). There are scenes here (the throne room, Luke and Leia, Luke's last stand) that are among the best in the series. Yes, it drags in places (Canto Bight in particular). Yes, it takes time and repeat viewings to fully digest. But Star Wars needed to be challenged if it was to grow as a franchise.

It is valid to be disappointed if this was not the movie you'd hoped for, but that doesn't negate its quality. To say that it is a terrible film is simply wrong. You can disagree with its choices but you cannot deny the quality of filmmaking on display here. I think if some fans were to let go of the stories the wrote in their heads and try to understand the beauty and complexity of this one, they might even start to enjoy the franchise they claim to love.… Expand
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Bosch_GDec 23, 2017
I feel deeply sad about the fan's backlash on this movie. Not only it is harmful to the work of a good director and a team of dedicatedd, competent people, as it also underlies how dangerous expectations can be. Shall we not criticize theI feel deeply sad about the fan's backlash on this movie. Not only it is harmful to the work of a good director and a team of dedicatedd, competent people, as it also underlies how dangerous expectations can be. Shall we not criticize the Last Jedi for what we wanted it to be, rather than what it actually is, being that: a solid, entertaining and daring film, which isn't free from flaws, but acomplishes greatness within its most awe-inspiring moments. And I say that as a passionate Star Wars fan who also happens to love the art of cinema.… 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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Tcurran2Dec 22, 2017
Now on its 8th installment, the Star Wars franchise still manages to instill a sense of majesty. Writer/Director Rian Johnson has created a pastiche of film artistry, that borrows from the ethereal works of Akira Kurosawa, to the comedicNow on its 8th installment, the Star Wars franchise still manages to instill a sense of majesty. Writer/Director Rian Johnson has created a pastiche of film artistry, that borrows from the ethereal works of Akira Kurosawa, to the comedic stylings of Terry Gilliam. Star Wars: The Last Jedi carves out a fresh take on George Lucas's fantasy; injecting a blend of humor, action, and emotional depth that rivals any blockbuster released in the past decade. Though not a perfect film, which stumbles most in its "Canto Bight" sequences that look like something out of the pages of a young adult novel, The Last Jedi manages to thrill at nearly every corner, making a great effort to shed the nostalgic glow of the franchise, and dragging Star Wars into the modern era, even more so than its predecessor - The Force Awakens.… Expand
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KoolWhip64Dec 29, 2017
This is a brilliant film. Yes, it's different, but that's why it's called the sequel trilogy. It is very well written, and has plot twists inside of plot twists. It had me at the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie. I have been a fanThis is a brilliant film. Yes, it's different, but that's why it's called the sequel trilogy. It is very well written, and has plot twists inside of plot twists. It had me at the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie. I have been a fan of Star Wars for over a decade, and I consider this my second favorite Star Wars movie. Its characters are all fun and interesting, and the storytelling is very exciting. I really liked Mark Hamill's performance of old Luke Skywalker. Some people say that he's too different, but don't listen to them. To me he seemed very much like the old Luke. He changed a bit, yes, but he was still Luke. It's just that a whole lot of time has passed since we last saw him. I think the main problem prevalent in these reviews is how nostalgia is so powerful. It completely blinds people, causing them to absolutely love the old unconditionally, and vehemently hate the new unconditionally, merely because the new is different. It was the same with the prequels. People went into the theater expecting a nostalgia trip, and they didn't get one. So now, they're all upset about how "Disney ruined my childhood" and all that nonsense. Don't listen to them. Please. It was a great movie. Unless you're a picky nerd who's stuck in the past, you'll like it. Rian Johnson did a very good job of picking up where the last film started, and improving on it. The Force Awakens tried to be nostalgic, and look what happened, these same picky fanboys still got all triggered for whatever reason. They're impossible to please. They think they know how to make a movie better than these professional directors and even George Lucas himself. It's arrogant and annoying. No, Rian Johnson didn't ruin Star Wars. Neither did George Lucas, or anyone else. All that happened is that a bunch of nostalgia-driven fanboys ruined the movie for themselves by deciding it was awful before even watching it, and letting nostalgia cloud their memories and perception. Don't let them ruin the movie for you. Go watch it, and enjoy.… Expand
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YodaZgredekJan 13, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great movie from the Star Wars universe. It was nice to watch him. It contains great scenes like Yoda and Luke. Yoda's return is the biggest surprise of the film and the film itself is quite controversial.… 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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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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daviddelnorte23Jan 18, 2018
En primer lugar, dejar claro que Star Wars es y será un entretenimiento por lo tanto como este tipo de producto es genial como han dado un giro a la saga y una frescura con una estructura narrativa, lo que hace que se convierta, para mí, enEn primer lugar, dejar claro que Star Wars es y será un entretenimiento por lo tanto como este tipo de producto es genial como han dado un giro a la saga y una frescura con una estructura narrativa, lo que hace que se convierta, para mí, en una de mis preferidas. Gran película y grandes tortas a los fans más aferrimos. Me alegro.… Expand
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FredMartinCampoAug 12, 2018
The eight chapter of the Star Wars series is a masterpiece. Teaching us how any character is vulnerable and changes between movies. Making the theories of which character belongs with each other and why they behave or seem the way they are.The eight chapter of the Star Wars series is a masterpiece. Teaching us how any character is vulnerable and changes between movies. Making the theories of which character belongs with each other and why they behave or seem the way they are.
The Last Jedi is all about letting the past go and what the future will bring. It remarks the difficulty of letting the past die.
It's all about sacrifice and what it's at stake. Rian Johnson once again, amazed me with his directing and his skill to make every character meaningful and rich of qualities.… Expand
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MarkiniOct 7, 2018
The Last Jedi is the prime example of what great sci-fi and fantasy is. Just like how the Emire Strikes Back flipped the original movie on its head, the Last Jedi does it with the entire franchise. The acting and cinematography have neverThe Last Jedi is the prime example of what great sci-fi and fantasy is. Just like how the Emire Strikes Back flipped the original movie on its head, the Last Jedi does it with the entire franchise. The acting and cinematography have never been better in a Star Wars film. It truly is a gorgeous film. Fans are upset on the road we are now on, and people are afraid of change but fear leads to the dark side.… 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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Bridgy666Dec 25, 2017
Fantastic, intelligent, funny, brave 10/10. A masterpiece. I hope that other people change their minds in time. Themes are amazing, ideas great, directing spectacular. Have always been a gibing Star Wars fan. This was much better than theFantastic, intelligent, funny, brave 10/10. A masterpiece. I hope that other people change their minds in time. Themes are amazing, ideas great, directing spectacular. Have always been a gibing Star Wars fan. This was much better than the force awakens.… Expand
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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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IvanDec 26, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of ep VIII captures the meaning of all previous episodes. There are not only black and white choices. The final sense of EpVI comes amplified whit this chpter. A film never predictable whit profound moral. failure exists, it can also happen in the lives of our best heroes.… Expand
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flowirthJan 3, 2018
The most suprising Star Wars movie ever! Fantastic visuals and sound, great music and performances. Funny and sad. I was absolutely entertained. Don't believe the frustrated fan boys! Giving this film less than a 7 just shows that they don'tThe most suprising Star Wars movie ever! Fantastic visuals and sound, great music and performances. Funny and sad. I was absolutely entertained. Don't believe the frustrated fan boys! Giving this film less than a 7 just shows that they don't have any idea of what a true Star Wars movie needs.… Expand
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joost-013Dec 28, 2017
Has it got flaws? Yes. Do certain plotpoints get a bit silly when you really think about them? Yes. Both questions are also true for every SW-movie up to this point. So the only relevant question left is: is it fun?

Yes. Ps. watch it on aHas it got flaws? Yes. Do certain plotpoints get a bit silly when you really think about them? Yes. Both questions are also true for every SW-movie up to this point. So the only relevant question left is: is it fun?

Yes.

Ps. watch it on a screen as big as possible in 3D (Imax if possible) to maximally suspend your disbelief and get sucked up by the SW universe.… Expand
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elrevezDec 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m with the critics on this one.

While there were certainly elements of this that I did not like (Leia jumping the space shark being the worst), and disenchantment over how Luke was treated, every time something made me uncomfortable, there was something else to snap me back and love it more. I have so much heart for the Yoda scene. Holdo light-speed collision: breath-taking. Leia standing in the Crait base doorway: stunning.

On first viewing I thought that, while each joke was genuinely funny, there were overall too many. And I felt that they tied up too many threads, wondering where the story can go in Episode IX. But second time around all these little things fell away and were far more acceptable.

I believe that this film will age very well. And that tearing Luke down to build him into something far greater will, in time, be seen as a fitting end to his character arc.… Expand
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RewerosDec 23, 2017
The best! Rly :)
I liked it more from the previous part, I want more!
Two more years of waiting :(
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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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Common_viewerDec 23, 2017
Whether it's trying to be original (or,I would say,spin-off) or continuing the mythology of beloved characters,the middle film manages to tease fans what the franchise would bring the decades-old deconstruction of religious fascism, theWhether it's trying to be original (or,I would say,spin-off) or continuing the mythology of beloved characters,the middle film manages to tease fans what the franchise would bring the decades-old deconstruction of religious fascism, the fascism and anti-fascism on the most loved fictional universe created by George Lucas. But I feel that The Last Jedi is a 150-minute too long trailer for the conclusion.… Expand
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Michael03Jan 13, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I understand those people who don't like this movie because this movie is really different and daring in star wars franchise but i therefore love it. I really bored the old story and the old template but this movie try to renew it. And it succeed. Rian Johnson packed it with a new story, drama, twists, jokes, exciting scenes, excitnig actors, and this is very good for this franchise. I think this is the best star wars movie ever.… Expand
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crober72Dec 19, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recall seeing Empire for the first time back in 1980. Granted, I was 8, but I do recall being disappointed. For MANY years after, Empire was always the weak link for me. I loved Star Wars and Return of the Jedi, but not Empire. As I got older, I obviously realized how great it was, and now it's by far my favorite. It took me probably 15 years to get there, though. Being 45 going into this one, it didn't take quite as long, but I still left the theater feeling a little unsure about what I just watched. In a very broad sense, a lot of what I hoped to see made it into the movie, but almost none of it in a way that I remotely expected. There was also quite a bit that I did not see coming. I loved TFA, and I love the Last Jedi. It is NOT all that similar to what's come before, and with a little time to digest, I think that's precisely what loved.… Expand
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Kes4278Dec 25, 2017
The movie isn’t actually as bad as everyone says. I loved Luke, Rey, and Kylo they were great!
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Davide_fragaDec 22, 2017
What a wonderfull way to tell a star wars story. The last jedi transports us to the classics while mantaining a thrilling narrative and risking new plot twists. As always, John Williams shines in the soundtrack. It is a shame the majority ofWhat a wonderfull way to tell a star wars story. The last jedi transports us to the classics while mantaining a thrilling narrative and risking new plot twists. As always, John Williams shines in the soundtrack. It is a shame the majority of fans don't like it, especially since the main reason is because "it does not conform with any of the fan theories". Isn't it better to be surprised? Looking forward to see more Ryan Johnson star wars movies!… Expand
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ryansrDec 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont understand the fan backlash at all. It's an exciting and humorous film with a couple of plot problems and some poor editing. There are thing to dislike about this film, but there is also a great deal to like. If you're deeply invested in the star wars lore and charachters, you might be upset by its complete lack of fan service and errative plot. if you just want a fun time at the cinema, it's one of the best films of the year. I'm giving it 10 stars to counteract the astonishing brigading of undeserved one star reviews. This film is not perfect, but there is no way it deserves less than 5 stars. At worst, it is average.… Expand
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VaneMontemayorJan 2, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi's determination to move forward comes with good and bad consequences. On one hand, there are genuinely shocking moments in this movie. Characters you thought were good have a dark side. Those who should be wise act foolishly, and a single decent act doesn't suddenly make a bad guy good. If you think you know which way this thing will go purely on a narrative level, you're probably wrong. For a Star Wars movie, that unpredictability is refreshing.
What really doesn't help The Last Jedi is how grossly bloated it is with circuitous subplots, narrative cul-de-sacs, and detours that amount to little more than distractions. The movie's main event is actually a drawn out stalemate between Snoke's armada and Leia's pathetic forces, which probably wasn't a smart structural choice for a middle movie that would have threatened to drag even without a lengthy standoff in the middle.
That sounds grim, but The Last Jedi gets many important things right too. Like The Force Awakens, it's beautiful to behold. It's also just the right amount of funny. Even the Porgs, which drew such a following before the movie had even released, provide the right amount of cute without feeling overused.… Expand
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kman5473Apr 10, 2018
I think the most difficult thing about reviewing any movie in the Star Wars franchise is that it is inevitable that each new film will always be compared with the original trilogy. It doesn't matter who you are, it doesn't matter how big orI think the most difficult thing about reviewing any movie in the Star Wars franchise is that it is inevitable that each new film will always be compared with the original trilogy. It doesn't matter who you are, it doesn't matter how big or small of Star Wars fan you might be--if you've seen them, you have strong feelings about either way.
That being said, I really do believe The Last Jedi is among my favorite overall. While it does feel very different in tone, theme, and structure (somewhat), the film itself feels like an allegory arguing over its own identity in the Star Wars Universe and is executed in such a way that is bold, very respectable, and very entertaining to watch.
Whereas with the original trilogy, and even the prequels, the film was setup to abide by a Greek Tragedy structure, centering around the biggest and most central players in the galaxy only. It is a story about family dysfunction contextualized in the center of conflict on a galactic scale.
The Last Jedi solidifies that this is not the direction the Disney Star Wars Universe is headed in, love it or hate it. I just see this as different; it is Disney realizing there is no way to expand the Universe of their newly acquired property without separating itself gradually, and through these new films, to do so. In a story telling schematic, I think it is a bold choice that offers the opportunity to allow stories that, before under George Lucas, could and would never have happened. The dark undertones, both thematically and visually, make the film start to really feel like a war movie.
Allegorical Representation I read into:
The Resistance ship using thrusters only to stay just out of reach from the First order. I perceive this as the Resistance represents Disney making every attempt it can to lead Star Wars to a new place where it will be able to thrive and become wonderful for everyone again, Po is the audience trying to follow faithfully but skeptical of the decision making abilities of the new admiral in charge (throwing critical question after question), and the First Order is the first interpretation of Star Wars/also the "negative Nancy" that will never let itself be happy with the new Star Wars ever. Luke Skywalker represents the faithful Star Wars fan that is terrified to lose control over the direction Star Wars is heading in. Kylo Ren represents all of the fans that are only negative about the new movies; he wants it all to end, the Jedi and the Sith--he wants everything to stop. So much so, that Kylo kills the "new Emperor," in a fairly anticlimactic way to avoid any chance of history repeating itself in these movies.
Things I really appreciated in this movie:
-Expanding the scope of the Galaxy, and how the wars effect other people (specifically, the "more normal" individuals)
-Creating morally gray areas in the war, including the commentary that very briefly touches on the war profiteers. Especially when it is revealed that the ship DJ steals is from someone who sells ships to the First Order and the Resistance, it begs the question, "Why are the wars at all?" to be asked. -The way Luke is made to contextualize the original trilogy, it's almost as if Luke is saying the way that part of the Star Wars history line is perceived within the universe is that it is exaggerated, almost mythical, and somewhat misunderstood. This grounds the Greek Tragedy epicness in many ways; we are made to see Luke not as a super hero/master jedi that is without character flaws, but instead a single being who feels just as powerless in the universe as anybody else might. -There is a lot of emphasis on the fact that wars cannot be won by individuals, but by groups of individuals working together.
The only things I really did not enjoy, or simply felt indifferent about:
-Finn. While in the Force Awakens he's pretty great, his character in this one feels so out of place with the tone that was established. His dialogue were only quick whips, none of which were really at all creative. To boot, they gave him an arc that really didn't make any difference in the outcome of the movie. I just don't get it and I don't find him appealing. He feels like a really immature and goofy character for a film that is so dark and serious.
-Porgs. Except for one gag in the end, they are the Minions of the Star Wars universe as far as I am concerned.
Things I was confused about:
-Maz Kanata's appearance in the movie. It was entirely unnecessary, and just didn't really connect to the story. It also didn't make any sense how she was (essentially) facetiming with the resistance. Who was holding the camera? How was this call being taken? Was the camera shot after she jet packs away from the camera?… Expand
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JcdbengalsAug 7, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why so many people didn't like it. It was very entertaining, the Snoke kill was wonderful and not expected, setting up the real villain... It broke tradition and was great. I wasn't a huge fan of the prequels at all, but this and Force Awakens have been awesome. The casino section was the lousy part to me, otherwise it was a 10. All these complainers will be glued to their theater seats (and their internet warrior keyboards) when episode 9 comes out, I assure you. The original trilogy is so hard to compete with, and is in a class of its own, but the last two sequels have been fun.… Expand
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