Tour De Force *Spoiler Free*

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2017)

The Last Jedi is the first film that steps away from tradition. It's the first to dance to its own beat. The "This is not going to go the way you think" line from the trailers, is true for potentially everything that happens. Suddenly all the rumours you have heard or imagined equate to nothing. Aside from the fact that the difference between the new actors and the veterans is vast in terms of acting ability, the film's overall story, easter eggs, in particular the cinematography and soundtrack are now the gold standard for the series. Aside from one instance, the VFX from the series which started industrial light and magic are beautiful, with a great balance of practical and cgi working in perfect harmony. The film has some truly beautiful shots and one light sabre battle in particular was perhaps the best and the coolest there has ever been in Star Wars. Some wired story threads and a slightly dubious ending are not enough to ruin what is easily the best Star Wars film since Empire Strikes back. More importantly, the film does what the Force Awakens couldnt..... Star Wars is reborn.
9/10