Star Wars like you've never seen it before

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2017)

The Last Jedi is a very different Star Wars movie. It does things and goes places with the story and the mythology that other star wars movies have not. Gone is the trope of Good vs. Evil and Light Vs. Dark. Instead we are given a genuinely human story. People are not inherently good or evil, conflict exists in everyone, and I think The Last Jedi portrays this struggle beautifully. The visuals are stunning, the performances exquisite, the action pulse pounding and the story engaging. That is not to say this movie is without it's flaws, the humor is a bit much at times and there are parts that feel unnecessary, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. When this movie isn't at it's best it is still a good movie, and when it gets going it's breathtaking. Rian Johnson has done a great job honoring what we love about stars, as well as doing new things that are bold, and work. The Last Jedi pushes the star wars saga into a new place, that I can't wait to see explored.