The Best Star Wars movie, to date

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2017)

A grandiose title for a near-perfect movie.
It is a rare occurrence when a movie makes you gasp almost every 10 minutes, because of what is happening on screen. Rian Johnson, took all the tropes and mechanisms of modern-day Hollywood and did what any good director shoud do for his movies: He smashed them to pulp and threw them to the recycle bin.
The performances were almost impeccable. From Rose all the way up to Luke Skywalker you could feel the sentiment and urgency of their decisions.
Luke Skywalker gives us a view on the Jedi and the Jedi Order that very few would have guessed or accepted. But it is an undeniable truth and his every word speaks of the wisdom that he has earned over the years. But in this movie, he is really the Jedi Master that we have all been waiting to see.
Leia's performance was excellent. Stricken by grief and loss she still maintains the composure of a Princess and Rebel Leader and her presence filled me with the sadness at her departure. She is now, One with The Force.
Rey and Kylo are perfect on their roles. Their eagerness to prove themselves and find their way in the Universe creates so many interesting situations between them, that it was hard not to comment Rian Johnson for his vision on the matter.
Rose and Finn work very well together. Their storyline expands on the already known universe and also gives us a glimpse of our own world, offering a reveal for those who did not already know how things work. A subtle but essential detail on how those in power, manage to stay there.
Every character, literally, had his/her moment in the movie. Poe Dameron managed to grow from a reckless, foolhardy pilot to leader material. Vice-Admiral Holdo, through her actions, marked her not only as a great leader but also a great Rebel, ready to do what is necessary for the common good. The droids are excellent in their character, as expected, and Chewbacca's presence, reminded us of Han Solo's loss in every way.
I really can't say that I had a problem, with any of the characters.
The plot was thick and layered and it had a main theme, that no other Star Wars movie tried before: Failure and what to do with it.
Honestly, from start to finish, this movie kept me on edge, because it is not a movie that follows the typical flow of every other heroic film. Literally, you have no idea of what is going to happen next and that was the beauty of it.
Rian Johnson, delivered a Star Wars movie, worthy of its title.