Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017 · Directed by Rian Johnson
Original language: English
- adventure
- action
- science fiction
The story
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
What it’s like
Crisp, saturated space-opera light: starfields and crimson-and-white hulls against inky black, salt-white salt flats of Crait under a blood-red sky, and the cool blue-grey tones of the Resistance's cramped bunkers lit by warm practical lamps. Rian Johnson frames with wide, symmetrical compositions and patient held shots, letting the camera linger on faces in close-up while battles unfold in sweeping, clean-edged movement. The score by John Williams swells in big orchestral brass during the dogfights and drops to near silence in the quieter Luke and Rey scenes on the island, where wind and surf carry the soundtrack. The vibe is earnest, wistful and rousing, with a bittersweet undertow about legacy and failure. It suits a weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a long flight. Pacing is uneven, moving between brisk action and reflective pauses, and the emotional arcs follow a disillusioned mentor slowly reckoning with his past and a young woman testing what she believes about herself. Violence is frequent but bloodless: laser fire, explosions, crashes, and some sword duels, with little gore and mild peril rather than real dread. It is for fans who want big spectacle with a thoughtful, character-driven heart.
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