The first social media reviews are here forStar Wars: The Last Jediare here and they’re unbelievably positive, with some calling it the bestStar Wars moviesinceThe Empire Strikes Back. There are no spoilers below, just reactions, so for those of you who are afraid of something getting ruined, you’re okay to read forward. Official reviews for the movie won’t be live until December 12th, but if there anything like the reviews seen on social media, we’re all in for a treat. Not one review has had something negative to say at this point, which is rare.
ManyStar Warsfans have been skeptical with the footage that has been shown so far via the trailers and TV spots. Several fans already hate thePorgseven though they’ve never seen them on the big screen and have no idea how the cute little bastards fit into the plot at all. Others are bummed that we’re going to get to see a lot more of Snoke and that Kylo Ren is seen reaching out his hand. Basically, if there’s a fan of a franchise that will find something wrong with a movie before sitting through it, it’sStar Warsfans. So hopefully, these early reactions to the movie will get even the most jaded fan into the theater.
The world premiere of the eighth chapter in theSkywalker saga, directed by Rian Johnson, took place in Hollywood on Saturday night and some lucky fans were able to see the movie before all of the regular folk. Movieweb’s own Ryan Downey calls theThe Last Jedi, “bold, courageous, & risky,” which should come as a relief to the fans that believed Rian Johnson was going to makeThe Empire Strikes Backpart 2. Downey clearly enjoyed the movie and he had this to say.
“The Last Jediis bold, courageous, & risky. This isn’t a franchise spinning its wheels. The surprises work. The action is inventive.The Forcemythology is new but consistent w/ canon. Everything feels earned. @RianJohnson nailed it. @HamillHimself is at his best. Everyone shines.”
Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier felt similar about the movie and said, “Star Wars: The Last Jediis everything. Intense, funny, emotional, exciting. It’s jam-packed with absolutely jaw dropping moments and I loved it so, so much. I’m still shaking.” Intense is a word that keeps popping up, soThe Last Jedimight not be for the faint of heart.
Deadpoolcreator Rob Liefeld simply said, “There is nothing better thanThe Last Jedi,” which may be the best review out of all of them. The praise does not stop there. Even the LA Times got into theStar Warsspirit. SlashFilm’s Peter Sciretta called the movie different and also mentioned how emotional the movie is. Sciretta explains.
“Star Wars: The Last Jediis so very different, exciting, surprising. So many emotions, so many amazing moments. Stay away from spoilers.”
The LA Times Jen Yamato claimed that the movie “is so beautifully human, populist, funny, and surprising. I cried when one POC heroine got her moment because films like these leave their mark on entire generations, and representation matters.” Fandango managing editor Erik Davis wrote said thatThe Last Jedi, “is absolutely fantastic - gripping, touching, funny and powerful w/ gorgeous shots and the most badass battles.”
These are just a few of the early reviews that we have collected forThe Last Jediand there are plenty more that you can read down below, which have all been certified spoiler free. SO go ahead and dive in and let the 4-5 day countdown begin, because it’s on.Director Rian Johnsonhas made a truly originalStar Warsmovie and it is a must see for anybody that has even the slightest interest in it.The Last Jediofficially opens on Friday, December 15th and while you wait, check out some early reviews courtesy ofRyan Downey’s Twitteraccount.
