I'm old enough to proudly state that I saw the original 'Star Wars' movie six times when it opened in theaters when I was 13 years old. I also saw 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' during their original runs. I remember the excitement of seeing them being pretty incredible. 'Star Wars' was especially big.
Even as I grew through my teenage years with the series, I didn't think of it any differently than other franchises like 'Indiana Jones' or 'Alien'. I don't consider myself a "fanboy" even though I have been with 'Star Wars' since the beginning and I certainly don't think they should get some kind of special pass because they are Star Wars movies. Nostalgia didn't cloud my lack of enthusiasm for say...'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', so it's gloves-off if necessary for 'The Last Jedi', no matter how much I like the originals.
I was just okay with the prequels. Actually, I liked them more when I saw them the first time in the theaters. 'The Force Awakens' and 'Rogue One' scored high with me when I saw them too, and they've held up with me.
However, 'The Last Jedi' is the first of the series that has left me cold after my initial viewing. The whole thing seems like a jumbled mess of unneccesary characters and scenes. It feels a lot like a TV show that has run its course and is limping along based solely on past glories (or ad sales). The Star Wars series has always been about adventure, comraderie and exploring new worlds. 'The Last Jedi' tries but fails to extend that sense of wonder. It's full of forced attempts at humor, pointless or odd story beats (casino, Rose & Finn, Vice Admiral Holdo), and a drawn out finale.
I really think a fresh approach was a good idea and I like when characters do unexpected things. I also thought the film looked great and the sound was amazing. But overall, the clumsy attempts at humor and disjointed story had me squirming in my seat. I really couldn't wait for it to end.
Review by whitsbrainVIP 5BlockedParent2022-01-15T17:32:15Z
I'm old enough to proudly state that I saw the original 'Star Wars' movie six times when it opened in theaters when I was 13 years old. I also saw 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' during their original runs. I remember the excitement of seeing them being pretty incredible. 'Star Wars' was especially big.
Even as I grew through my teenage years with the series, I didn't think of it any differently than other franchises like 'Indiana Jones' or 'Alien'. I don't consider myself a "fanboy" even though I have been with 'Star Wars' since the beginning and I certainly don't think they should get some kind of special pass because they are Star Wars movies. Nostalgia didn't cloud my lack of enthusiasm for say...'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', so it's gloves-off if necessary for 'The Last Jedi', no matter how much I like the originals.
I was just okay with the prequels. Actually, I liked them more when I saw them the first time in the theaters. 'The Force Awakens' and 'Rogue One' scored high with me when I saw them too, and they've held up with me.
However, 'The Last Jedi' is the first of the series that has left me cold after my initial viewing. The whole thing seems like a jumbled mess of unneccesary characters and scenes. It feels a lot like a TV show that has run its course and is limping along based solely on past glories (or ad sales). The Star Wars series has always been about adventure, comraderie and exploring new worlds. 'The Last Jedi' tries but fails to extend that sense of wonder. It's full of forced attempts at humor, pointless or odd story beats (casino, Rose & Finn, Vice Admiral Holdo), and a drawn out finale.
I really think a fresh approach was a good idea and I like when characters do unexpected things. I also thought the film looked great and the sound was amazing. But overall, the clumsy attempts at humor and disjointed story had me squirming in my seat. I really couldn't wait for it to end.