NEW THIS WEEK
The latest epic installment in the Star wars franchise, Last
Jedi finally tells us why Luke Skywalker had exiled himself to his
remote island. Upending his solitary existence is Rey, who’s force sensitive
nature grows stronger every day. Together they develop a reluctant mentor
relationship as he shows her the dangers of the force. Meanwhile, the sinister
First Order grows stronger, with the Resistance heroes’ ships trapped mid flight
by General Hux and Kylo Ren. In an attempt to stage an undercover rescue operation,
Finn, BB8, and our newest hero Rose have to go on a dangerous espionage mission
of their own to save the day. Can they all triumph over the First Order’s
rising power and darkness?
We Said: “As the middle
chapter of the latest trilogy the expectations for writer/director Rian Johnson
were to copy the beats of the past, in particular the dire, hopeless stretch of
The
Empire Strikes Back. But, this doesn't go the way you think, not by a
long shot. The Last Jedi repeatedly goes against your every instinct, takes
your emotions for a roller coaster, and takes the characters we know in
directions that will blow your mind. […] While Johnson takes Star
Wars to uncharted territory, trust that he includes plenty of cornball
one-liners, cheesy declarations about destiny, and so forth that we have come
to love. They're a part of why we love these movies, though, and The Last Jedi
is going to be loved by millions who will want to revisit it again and again. I
know I will.” Rating: 4 out of 5
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