I saw this last installment of Star Wars many months after its release in theaters in the comfort
of my own home. I’m afraid that’s where I’ll see the next one also. I’m glad I
didn’t pay full price to see it in the theater. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is rated PG-13 for
sequences of sci-fi action and violence.
I watched the entire two and a half hours. I had to; I’ve
been following these stories since the first one came out in 1977. But this time
around, I was acutely aware that some of the characters were there simply to sell
toys. Creatures that can easily be formed into little dolls and playthings and
sell millions of dollars of them to parents and kids. Cynical yes, but it’s the
truth isn’t it? It’s not just movies and storytelling; it’s a whole big
merchandise line to make billions.
The main story line for this film is Rey (Daisy Ridley) seeking
out Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), as she wants to learn about the Force. There
are also tricky battles between the armies of space travelers, and yes, I am
tired of that action. Nothing new in warfare to get excited about. In fact, there
is nothing really memorable in this entire film.
If you’re young and have never seen a Star Wars movie, don’t bother. Go straight to Star Trek. The crew of the Enterprise are much more intelligent and
funny.
What’s your take on these more recent Star Wars installments?
You know, I have seen the first one where Han bites the dust and have yet to see the rest. I couldn’t get into their son who just seemed to be a big self-entitled cry baby. I will see the others but I am not sure when
ReplyDeleteYes, they should have just ended it with the sixth one, but there was money to be made. This one I reviewed was the weakest of the eight.
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