Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review Trailer, Posters, Plot Synopsis And More
Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Trailer #1 (2017)
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer (Official)
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Posters And Photos
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review
What makes The Last Jedi the most unique installment of the Star Warsfranchise to date, though, is how big it feels, and how weighty the stakes are. The disparate forces of the Resistance and the First Order (or whichever name the sides of good and evil are going by) have never been felt quite as much as in The Last Jedi, and the desperation of the rebels is an ongoing thread throughout the entire film. These stakes set the stage for a breathlessly exciting fight between the crushing weight of an oppressive regime and the ragtag group of rebels who dare to fight for what is right. While that’s been the main theme of Star Wars since the original trilogy, Johnson grounds The Last Jedi in a way that the film offers viewers much better insight into the true scope of the war the rebels are fighting.
But, although the bigger picture of the fate of the galaxy looms constantly in the background of The Last Jedi, the movie is rooted in compelling character drama – led, of course, by Rey. The young Force-sensitive scavenger from Jakku is a long way from home on her journey to learn the ways of the Force, and Ridley proves adept at bringing charm and pure heroism to the role. Hamill, in his first true return to the role of Luke Skywalker, brings to life a much different version of the character than what fans remember – but it is a wholly memorable turn that will leave viewers satisfied. Further, the other two members of the new Star Wars trio, Finn and Poe, are each afforded their moments to shine. Though Boyega and Isaac don’t necessarily have meaty character arcs like Ridley’s Rey, they continue to bring heart and humor to the story. This is especially apparent when it comes to Finn’s mission with Rose – played by Tran, who is a notable standout in a sizable and remarkably talented cast. Unfortunately, The Last Jedi doesn’t use the entirety of its cast to their best advantages, and a number of characters feel short-changed for the sake of not overstuffing what’s already a two and a half hour movie. The Last Jedi is undoubtedly the most ambitious Star Wars movie in terms of scope, cast, and sheer length, but the different storylines – while linked thematically – can feel disjointed at times. Still, The Last Jedi is tightly woven, with a breakneck pacing that helps to propel viewers forward. Plus, with characters and a rebellion to which viewers are already attached, and The Last Jedi setting up major stakes, it’s easy to remain invested even when jumping from one corner of the galaxy to another. All in all, there is plenty that does work in The Last Jedi. Johnson has helped usher this latest Star Wars trilogy into new territory that not only brings plenty of fresh ideas to the table, but honors the original movies as well. And the writer-director has done so with such breathtaking visuals and a deft hand that it’s not hard to see why Lucasfilm would give him his own Star Wars trilogy. Johnson has not only met what were undeniably high expectations with his installment in one of the biggest movie franchises in history, he’s exceeded them. As The Force Awakens proved with its success in 2015, Star Wars is a massively beloved franchise, and The Last Jedielevates what was already a storied sci-fi/fantasy saga – and sets expectations even impossibly higher for Abrams’ return to the trilogy with Episode IX. 8.9/10 |
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