Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Spoiler Free Movie Review

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was directed and written by Rian Johnson. Yes, this is not J.J. Abrams’ nostalgic full movie. It is a really good movie, and yet kind of a let down as well. But not too much. The most striking thing about this movie is the visuals, not the special effects which are great as always, but this movie is so beautiful. It feels like when you will watch it at home, every second you will pause will be amazingly beautiful or creative and perhaps your new screensaver. From the new creatures to the color choices to the locations, and the outfits, this movie is just beautiful to look at. This makes me feel kinda bad that J.J. Abrams will return to direct the next movie and super excited about a Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy that will be not connected to the main movies.

This movie picks up right where the last one ended. Rey has reached Luke, Kylo Ren is with Snoke, Finn is in a coma and Poe Dameron is a pilot for the resistance. Each character has its own satisfying arc. I liked the Finn and Rose (Kelly Marie Tran) plotline despite the fact that many people who hated it. I guess they hated it because it feels like it has an agenda.

We already knew that Daisy Ridley as Rey is amazing, but boy is she is even better in this movie, and not a Mary Sue thank goodness. The real standout of this movie is Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, both his character and his acting are superb in this movie. There are not enough praises I can give him, or to the arc that he has received.

Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron is a very good and an amusing leader in the making.

Ok. I have to admit that I cried when I saw Leia Organa. I teared up at all of her important scenes. She has more to do in this movie then the previous one and it’s sad we will never get to see what her character might have become. If this is truly the end of Leia, it’s a respectful one. Rest in peace Carrie Fisher.

Another standout in this movie is Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren. Though Snoke turned out to be a disappointment, Kylo Ren has upped his game and stepped out of the shadow of Darth Vader to become his own villain. No longer a copy of his grandfather. He still retains someone of his annoying qualities, but in the end, I think I like where his character is heading.

However, I don’t like where Star Wars is headed generally. First of all, this movie had too much humor in it. So much, that it reminded me of Marvel movies. Also, the sense of circle was really annoying. I was hoping that this movie will take us in exciting new direction. The internet endlessly speculated about that direction and they got it totally wrong. If you’ve seen Star Wars theory videos you know what I am talking about. I understand that J.J. Abrams left nothing for Rian Johnson to work with, and I felt it. This new trilogy doesn’t seem to be going in a clear direction like the two previous ones.

This is still a great movie, I enjoyed every minute of it. Go watch now and on a giant screen. It does help that it’s so beautiful. The acting is superb, the world building is amazing, and the characters are so great. I’d say that the hype was right. Also, can BB8 get any cuter? and Porgs! I give it an 8/10.