One of the worst films in cinematic history.

Rating: 1/10 (17 May 2018)

Not only is this horribly misthought abortion of a film the worst Starwars film ever made, it is also one of the worst films ever made.
We all waited two years to see how the epic ending of the The Force Awakens would pan out, morphing into the next chapter. To say it was disappointing and was a harsh kick in the nuts to ALL Starwars fans would be the understatement of the century.
It takes what JJ accomplished in the first new film, picks it up, then wipes its rectum with it.
The epic moment we all waited for was soiled in some sort of sick joke, as Luke throws the lightsaber away in a sort of terrible attempt at comedy. It lost me right then and there.
Was there bad blood between Rian and JJ? It seems the only logical conclusion to why he would destroy all the hard work put into the first new film by a far superior director and storyteller. Maybe he was jealous? Maybe he has an exceptionally low IQ?
If there was ever a film that was a red-hot candidate to be instantly remade - this is it.
I hated the prequels, and never thought Starwars could go lower - but it has. TLJ has absolutely no redeeming features whatsoever. None. At least the prequels had Darth Maul!
The script falls so short, and is so nonsensical, that I actually felt sorry for the actors.
The approval score of 7.1 is obviously fake - as the only people that actually liked this film were those that have no appreciation of cinema at all, and would get amped about going to see Transformers or Fast and Furious 28 after a lengthy session eating McDonalds at the foodcourt.
The fan reviews speak for themselves. Who are you trying to fool?
I wanted a Starwars film. Nothing much to ask - just a space opera that continues the saga that we all grew up with, and also features (pays tribute) to the timeless characters that we all know and love. This film is an insult to the senses - and also an insult to the memories of the actors, writers, crew and fans of every single film made previously.
I grew up loving Starwars, and was so excited to be at the global premiere of this appalling film. Personally, it wouldn't have taken much to please me, and send me to the 'Galaxy far, far away' once again. I wasn't there to critique, I was there to relive my childhood. My childhood (and every other fanboy's) was totally disregarded, and my love of Starwars tainted forever - and my excitement for ANY new Starwars films is now non-existant.
Yet I walked out of this film silent, with my heart broken - wondering what I had just witnessed?
The only thing that is even remotely interesting is how they will come back after such a terrible film that made SO much money? If you liked it, you are an idiot. Sorry, but it's the truth.
I'd give it no stars, but I have to put one star in to make the review viewable.
Shame on you Rian Johnson. You should be held accountable and globally shamed for this atrocious excuse for a Starwars film. You are the 'dubstep' of cinema - a flash in the pan that was sub-par throughout, and only cherished by those that never experienced the magic of the golden years. I would not shake your hand - not ever. You sicken me.
Solo - who cares!! The next film - meh!! I'm done.
Goodbye Starwars, I loved you once.