Release Date: December 15, 2017 Director: Rian Johnson Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Ram Bergman Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, Benicio Del Toro, Jimmy Vee Genre: Action Running Time: 152 minutes
Monday, December 18, 2017 2:41:55 PM | (Age Not Specified)
I have seen all of the Star War Movies multiple times. This one is just as good as any of the others. I enjoyed the whole 2.5 hours of entertainment! It is a bit unsatisfying not to find out where Snoke came from, how Maz came to be in possession of Vader's light sabre, a better explanation of why Rey was so powerful with the Force. But we need to remember that movies are made to entertain the audience and to make money for the investors. And I for one was very entertained, and I'm sure the investors are already happy with what the movie has made at the Box Office.
Monday, December 18, 2017 2:03:02 PM | (Age Not Specified)
This is my best shot at a fair review.
This movie has the biggest plot twist since The Empire Strikes back, speaking specifically of Kylo killing Snoke. A brilliant story line and cinematics. I have probably 8 favorite parts in this movie. I really want to give this movie 5 stars because it does deserve it. It's perfect in every aspect above and beyond what we've ever seen. At least until you hit the final scene, and it's not the ending that bothered me exactly.
I almost still gave this movie 5 stars because of how brilliant it was, and it is a great movie to see again. But I feel significantly less interested in episode 9 and I'll tell you why...
We all came for Luke Skywalker, and that's it plain and simple. Everyone else is great and incredible actors, but let's not fool ourselves here. We came for the epic light saber battle with Luke. To me the force projection was an amazing Jedi trick and a good lead up to a 3rd film. Killing Luke was completely unnecessary.
I can still watch this film a hundred times, I just have no desire to see a 9th one.
Anyway, great work Rian Johnson you are a fantastic film maker.
Monday, December 18, 2017 11:06:41 AM | (Age Not Specified)
What a terrible waste of opportunity. This felt like watching a $250 million dollar fan-made picture without a hint of professional storytelling abilities. Modern audiences expect compelling drama and emotional involvement. The original 1977 - 1983 trilogy had these ingredients. Not sure what Disney-Lucas film was thinking when they green-lit this screenplay into production? So far, 58% of audiences on rotten tomatoes have noticed the distinction. Too bad!
