Original, Unexpected & Epic

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2017)

I'm a lifelong Star Wars fan and The Last Jedi left me speechless. I literally couldn't talk when it was over. My throat couldn't make a sound. The lump in it was too big. It's weird and hilarious and heartbreaking and more action packed than any other Star Wars movie. I lost track of how many times I wept while watching Rian Johnson's film. But I'm sure I also laughed hard just as many times, if not more. Nothing can prepare you for the emotional ride it takes you on. It's a truly epic journey that has enough plot twists for two movies. It's also a true example of auteur filmmaking, and it gives us some startlingly beautiful images that I still can't get out of my head.
The line in the trailer was right: This isn't going to go the way you think. The answers it provides to the questions posed by The Force Awakens are unexpected, but they all make perfect sense. It's original and surprising and deeply moving and it will change the way you view Star Wars - in a good way.