The most "STAR WARS" of all Star Wars... but not what you expect! *No Spoilers

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2017)

I've been a Star Wars fan since it first came out in 1977, so basically, all my life.
I am also a huge Sci-Fi movie fan.
I NEVER considered Star Wars to be a Sci-Fi movie. For me, these movies are Western movies, Samurai movies.
The original Star Wars drew its inspiration from Kurosawa movies. Unfortunately, back in the 70s, Lucas had just a couple of millions to realize his vision on screen.
THE LAST JEDI is just that: big budget Samurai-War-Western movie that takes place on alien worlds.
It brings the essence that inspired the whole saga to another level. It's the ANTI-prequel movie. It will anger Star Wars fans that read all the books, the comics and see Star Wars as Sci-Fi flicks.
It will confuse A LOT of viewers... children will often be lost with that one.
It is gloomy, full of symbolism, artsy...BOLD.
I never felt that way about a Star Wars movie since parts of Empire Strikes Back...and not in a "cliché" way.
It has some POWERFUL and MEMORABLE scenes that will leave you speechless. That will stick in your minds for a long time.
Characters arcs are fascinating and SO WELL WRITTEN!
Actors are on top of their game.
Mark Hamill's performance is a TOUR DE FORCE. Easily the performance of his career.
Like I said, some fans and casual moviegoers will hate the movie.
I have the feeling that 10 years from now, it will be seen as one of the best Star Wars episode ever, maybe even the best one of the bunch.
In conclusion: THE LAST JEDI is a VERY personal experience. Don't let yourself influenced by reviews... STAY AWAY from spoilers... Watch THE FORCE AWAKENS first... and for fanboys and fangirls... forget about the Extended Universe or whatever story you built in your mind for what happens after Return of the Jedi.
In my humble opinion (and it's only me)... my favorite Star Wars movie ever. This one and Blade Runner 2049 brought me this year some memorable and original movie moments that I have never seen in a cinema.
It's a mix of: Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Slaughterhouse 5, Kurosawa and Unforgiven.