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A Spoiler Free Review Of 'Star Wars': The Last Jedi (Possibly The Best And Worst 'Star Wars' Movie Yet?)

" It even contains one particular scene with a twist so strong, it has surely made the list of best Star Wars moments ever written."

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A Spoiler Free Review Of 'Star Wars': The Last Jedi (Possibly The Best And Worst 'Star Wars' Movie Yet?)
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The Last Jedi was a Star Wars film greatly anticipated by millions of fans all over the world, willing to buy their tickets in advance months ahead of the game. This review is to those who are still waiting patiently to experience the new film.

Many questions were kept in the back of the minds of fans after The Force Awakens, some being as follows: Who are Rey’s parents? Who exactly is Snoke? Will Rey become a Jedi? What exactly happened between Ben Solo and Luke Skywalker? Is the iconic Jedi Luke Skywalker truly the last? The questions go on and on, and it is important to state that no, not all of these were answered in the new film.

Though many people have slammed the film, calling it a disappointment, and a cheesy continuation of the prequel style Star Wars films, I have to greatly disagree with their complete hatred of the movie, and instead, I must praise the great aspects of it.

For one, the A-line and the main story were one of strong intensity and tension that gripped the audience and kept them hoping for change and development for our main characters. The two subplots of the story followed our other minor characters, one being the backbone of the resistance’s current situation, and the other mostly for comic relief.

It is quite easy to say that the two B lines of the story could have definitely been a little stronger and were definitely a little cheesy, but overall, the main storyline following Rey was absolutely iconic.

The story introduces a new character, Rose Tico, a maintenance worker of the resistance. Rose undoubtedly serves as a completely new and fresh character to the Star Wars franchise, surely providing a smart and courageous inspiration for children everywhere. Overall, Rose served the story well and created wonderful friendships with some of the main gang.

That being said, there was a slight downside to character development. Now, no spoilers included, Luke Skywalker isn’t what fans have expected. His actions, as well as his past, prove to be a huge shock to most. However, plot aside, Luke Skywalker was very much presented as a pretentious, and in-the-times Jedi master, who took every opportunity in the movie for comedia. Just as Mark Hamill himself expressed his disappointment in The Last Jedi itself, this must have been one of his leading reasons.

Overall, The Last Jedi, though three hours long, catches your attention throughout it all. It even contains one particular scene with a twist so strong, it has surely made the list of best Star Wars moments written of all time.

That being said, it’s impossible to talk too long about The Last Jedi without being tempted to reveal anything iconic, so grab your wallets, and head out to the theatres to see this blockbuster as fast as possible! You know, before the spoilers hit the walls..

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