Practically everyone in the galaxy is going to see the latestStar Warsfilm this one directed byLoopers Rian Johnson.
Initial reactions from criticsover social media were largely positive.
The film simply drags too much in the middle.
Somewhere in the films 152-minute running time is an amazing 90-minute movie.
Read more in-depth reviews on the film below.
Franchise newcomer Laura Dern also enjoys an important scene-stealing moment as Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo.
That doesnt mean its not entertaining.
Todd McCarthy (The Hollywood Reporter)Maybe the film is a tad too long.
(Sorry, theFirst Ordersflunkies.)
Manohla Dargis (The New York Times)Evil is ascendant.
But that doesnt always mean he gets it right.
Mike Ryan (UPROXX)In a lot of ways,The Last Jediis a weird movie.
And Im sure the word dark will be thrown around, but its not dark.
Just likeThe Empire Strikes Backisnt dark.
In fact,The Last Jediis so funny at times, I could also see that element being divisive.
But people forget how funny the original trilogy actually is.
InEmpire, Han Solo and C-3PO are basically doing a vaudeville routine.
Matt Singer (ScreenCrush)Rian Johnson grew up aStar Warsfan.
The people inStar Warsimplore one another to fulfill their destinies.
WithThe Last Jedi, Johnson fulfilled his.
Given the opportunity, he made the bestStar WarssinceThe Empire Strikes Back.
This go-around felt bloated.
Somehow, I dont think thatll matter down the line.
Ian Freer (Empire)This is not going to go the way you think!
Luke Skywalker warns Rey on the Jedi Temple island of Ahch-To.
But it never dispels tension when a scene needs tension or undercuts gravitas when a scene needs gravitas.
By combining the spectacle and this thoughtfulness, Johnson has made the entire experience ofThe Last Jediis incredibly rewarding.
Star Wars: The Last Jediopens on Dec. 15.
