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Post subject: Re: Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Posted: Thu December 26, 2019 12:36 pm
what on earth am I talking about
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 12:35 am Posts: 35443
tragabigzanda wrote:
Dime do you typically experience some sort of come down after the release of a Star Wars film?
No? Felt very deflated after rogue one. Took me a good while to like that one. I just have other stuff going on and I’m so thankful I love the new one. It’s a helpful distraction
Post subject: Re: Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Posted: Thu December 26, 2019 3:52 pm
likes rhythmic things that butt up against each other
Joined: Tue February 05, 2013 9:53 am Posts: 590
There are parts I dislike in this that I *really* dislike, but the strong moments are so strong that it overshadows anything I hate.
Every scene with Daisy/Adam is gold. They really struck gold when they cast these two and their chemistry is off the charts. The force connection scenes are wonderful, each one not lasting that long but they each have a different tone/mood. The scene where they're sat opposite each other and touch hands is stunning. I could never imagine a scene like that working in Star Wars but they pulled it off beautifully.
The throne room fight is thrilling despite the silly choreography at times. The post-fight confrontation with Rey and Kylo is such a great way to end following their amazing teamwork.
I don't care what the haters say about Luke but he's perfect in this. A hero who has gone through shit and he's in such a bad place compared to when we last saw him in ROTJ. It makes perfect sense that after what he did to Ben he would hate himself and retreat into isolation. And even though he does help at the end, it's not the typical 'hero saves the day' moment that you would expect. He's an old man, he can't just rock up and fight Kylo Ren. Physically, he'd be no match but he can defeat him mentally which is just perfect.
Canto Bight still sucks, I don't like Poe in this after his wonderful turn in TFA. Snoke dying halfway through is brilliant. I really hope in years to come people will come around to this film and realise what a great piece of art it is.
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