mini review of Star Wars The Last Jedi

Rating: 6/10 (10 January 2018)

Went to see Star Wars The Last Jedi, I always get sucked in and end up regretting. This one is no exception to that rule. In the words of the immortal Princess Leia, the spark is gone although the budget is still more than handsome and the cash registers are singing happy returns. We know what that means, another sequel to the sequel or to the revamped series after the original and the prequel. It's a sure fire money maker so why bite the hands that feeds you, certainly not George Lucas.
There is one word which kind of sums it all up for me: debris. Lots and lots of debris, especially in 3D it's coming right at you that plus three strands of a story which do not coalesce into a satisfying whole.
One theme endlessly repeated: the light and the dark and who will conquer but meanwhile let's all enjoy the neverending war. Apparently there were cameos of people I missed Lupita N'yongo, Gwendoline Christie plus a wasted Benicio del Toro, an OK. Laura Dern looking suitably gungho and severe in an appropriate outfit.
Still there was something bittersweet knowing that Carrie Fisher's bright light had dimmed but she will be remembered forever here even if the movie itself was a thorough disappointment. Maybe I'm just not a Star Wars fan or I've simply outgrown it. In the end I found it overly long and boring. Once they start shooting each other out of the sky it's hard to tell who the friends and foes are and frankly my dear I don't really give a damn. Reviews have been mostly positive but with all the hype surrounding the release and the hush hush scenario it's not all that surprising. I did enjoy Adam Driver's performance, definitely can hold the screen and one's gaze. His Modigliani face is hard to look away from. My grade: C+