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The Last Skywalker - opinions and links to SPOILERS!

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Loopytiles · 17/12/2019 13:55

Anyone seen yet and happy to share spoilers? Can’t go til the weekend!

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Nuttyfellalovesnutella · 21/12/2019 09:40

After all the planet killing they should form some kind of federation of planets.

FlaviaAlbia · 21/12/2019 10:48

They lifted quite a bit from the Star Wars books too, I'd watch something, think I'd seen it before and then remember it was in one of the books.

I did enjoy it but overall I prefer the Rogue Squadron and Wraith Squadron series version of what happened after Return of the Jedi.

8misskitty8 · 21/12/2019 10:52

We loved it, think it might even be the best of the 9 films.

If you watch how Rey uses a lightsaber in the force awakens it gives a clue to who she is related too. She uses stabbing/thrusting motions with it just like palpatine in revenge of the sith.

NigesFakeWalkingStick · 21/12/2019 17:59

I really enjoyed it. I detested The Last Jedi and everything it stood for, so this felt like a bit of a redemption for me. I'm a huge SW fan so nothing will really top the OT for me but Force Awakens was good enough and this was OK also.

I liked the Reylo bit Xmas Blush I've felt that tension in them for a long while.

I didn't cry at anything mainly because I was so scared they would balls it up a la TLJ that I was terrified it would be reduced to nothing like Leia flying through space again. I'll need to see it again to feel it, if that makes sense.

Felt sad that Rose (whilst a shite character in TLJ) was reduced to a bit part role - Kelly Tran came in for some really vicious trolling in the wake of the last film and it was a bit painful to see her so woefully used in this one. Almost felt like a point scored to the trolls.

Did I like Reys heritage being P? Hmm, it was always gonna be either him or Kenobi so I sort of liked how her being P granddaughter reversed Kylo being a Skywalker/Solo. They needed each other to defeat P and that worked really well at the end.

Did feel it pandered a bit and was choppy. The Leia scenes were done well but felt off, unsurprisingly really, I did feel very sad seeing my lovely Carrie on screen and knowing she isn't here anymore Xmas Sad

Normally I dislike C3PO but really liked him in this film Xmas Grin

All in all, solid in my opinion. Haters gonna hate.

Faircastle · 21/12/2019 18:42

I liked it. I think JJ Abrams did a good job with it, and was faithful to the spirit of the original trilogy.

breakfastpizza · 21/12/2019 18:47

My least favourite of the series. The dialogue was painfully clunky. So much unnecessary exposition. Leia's scenes were jarringly off (I know why, but still...). Large parts of the film didn't even make sense. Surely she would know if Chewy REALLY died via the Force? Hmm

The whole Kylo redemption arc got my back up - murder billions, kill your own dad, reject redemption over and over again, but hey, you're a white man so you STILL deserve redemption! And why now? I didn't buy that he was suddenly changed.

Rey, Rey, Rey... I thought Daisy was great. Her strongest performance yet. I loved the 'dark side' version of Rey. I loved lightening coming out of her. I was not a fan of yet ANOTHER family dynasty. And the kiss? Major groans in my theatre. Their connection was not about sex or romantic attraction.

The end - I was SO hoping when asked for her last name, Rey would say, "I'm just me. I'm Rey."

BTW - Did I miss Finn finally telling Rey what he wanted to say? The suggestion that he had romantic feelings for her pissed me off big time. Their friendship is so lovely. Not everything has to be romantic!!

Keri Russell was wasted! I wanted more of General Hux!

Littlebelina · 21/12/2019 19:10

Roz, I think it depends on your children. The emperor was a little disturbing and I think some younger children would find him scary. DS (8) was fine, he has seen all the other films (including the spin off ones) and we did take him to see the force awakens at age 4 and last Jedi when he was 6 but vetted them first. I think this one was darker.

I enjoyed it but a bit torn. I think it could have been a better film overall but maybe it wouldn't have been such a good star wars film. I liked the last Jedi though (excluding flying Leia, which was daft). More explanation around palatines return would have been nice. Echo niges comments around Rose. Felt they brought her back because they couldn't be seen to leave her out but the character didn't fit into jjs vision so she felt a bit of a spare part. Hobbit was pointless but he is a jj fave. Need to watch again I think.

Littlebelina · 21/12/2019 19:14

No you didn't miss it breakfast. It wasn't followed up. DH reckons the romance bits were left open ended incase they want to do spin offs.

Isitme13 · 21/12/2019 20:18

Finn didn’t tell Rey what he wanted to say, but I don’t think it was only suggested in this film that he had feelings for her - I’ve interpreted it as unrequited love since they first met (and didn’t Rose say as much in the last film - that she liked Finn, but knew she had no chance because he was in love with Rey?)

I didn’t mind the Kylo/Rey kiss - it’s been heading there for a while, with lots of heavy hints, and I think they did the best they could with it without heading into an obvious next generation of Force family situation. I do wonder what the storyline would have been if Carrie Fisher hadn’t died, and whether Leia would have sacrificed herself in the same way (unlikely)

Lweji · 21/12/2019 20:25

I’ve interpreted it as unrequited love since they first met

Definitely. Poe too, which is why it would be none.

She'll marry a nice and dull farmer in Tatooine and adopt a little scavenger orphan.

RJnomore1 · 21/12/2019 20:52

I actually thought the three of them might settle down as a happy throuple?

amaryl · 21/12/2019 21:07

Loved it.
V sentimental
JJ Abrams said he hopes people watch it with an open mind- which you need, cos it’s all so unbelievable, but there’s nothing I would change.
Ds was waiting to see Jarjar binks, but think he’s the only one!
Loved that Han seemed to forgive Ben/Kylo, and he somewhat redeemed himself saving Rey. I’ll never forgive him personally so I think him dying was the best option.

Poe, Rey and Finn are the new Luke, Han and Leia.

HanSolo · 22/12/2019 00:31

Finn wanted to tell Rey she was a Palatine; Leia had told him.

HanSolo · 22/12/2019 00:32

Palpatine

FlaviaAlbia · 22/12/2019 08:31

I reckon Finn wanted to tell her he was force sensitive, especially since he could feel her die later and then the discussion about the force with the other ex stormtrooper.

Lweji · 22/12/2019 08:52

Upon reflection, I think this movie brought a very relevant message regarding current events.
The last one was a warning.
This one was a solution. You're not alone. And don't give in to hate: keep loving your enemies. It's the only way against the dark side.

bellinisurge · 22/12/2019 09:00

Seen it. I enjoyed the spectacle and was moved by Carrie Fisher's scenes. I thought Daisy Ridley was excellent.
But. SPOILER ALERT

How the hell would the Emperor's son and granddaughter exist in the universe and no one know about it, even as a myth?.
Where is the kid with the broom at the end of the last one who obviously has Force powers?

As you were.

SouthWestmom · 22/12/2019 09:53

Isn't the kid Palpatine's son?

bellinisurge · 22/12/2019 10:06

Not sure the chronology works there. Her Dad would be about Luke's age and that little boy was younger than her. Or have I missed something Grin

lljkk · 22/12/2019 10:28

Jodie Comer is younger than Daisy Ridley.

Does JC's character appear in 'flashbacks' to before Rey was born, maybe?

Lweji · 22/12/2019 10:34

Where is the kid with the broom at the end of the last one who obviously has Force powers?

That was just a sign that Rey wasn't the only one. The fight went on. I don't think they wanted the boy to be significant to the story.

amaryl · 22/12/2019 10:38

JC is her mum

Rystall · 22/12/2019 10:46

We are all massive SW fans here and we loved it. I actually found it very emotional and cried a couple of times. Some real laugh out loud comedy moments too which SW has always been brilliant at. Think it would have been better if they hadn’t kissed at the end. I agree that it seemed a bit ‘greatest hits’ at times but it was fantastic seeing all the old favourites return and hearing all the Jedi voices. We’ll be seeing it a few more times over Christmas! Oh and John Williams score was sublime, as always.

Wagsandclaws · 22/12/2019 14:38

I loved it, massive Star Wars fans as as are our DS's (7 & 11).

Yes it was cheesy of me but I'd hoped the reason it was called the rise of Skywalker was because Rey and Kylo would get together and have little Skywalker twins .... you can see where I'm going with this 🤣

It was beautifully shot and i loved the acting, I too wondered what Finn was going to say to Rey before they sunk? I wonder when we will see them again?

TheKitchenWitch · 22/12/2019 17:52

I liked it, but not as much as The Last Jedi, which I think was a fantastic film.
I loved the story of Ben and Rey, and although I can see that he had to die, i still hoped he wouldn't.
Rey was brilliant throughout. And I love Finn, he's a great character.
I thought it was unlikely that Poe would be given such a leader role, he's too hot headed and doesn't think enough.
I thought it was fine that Rey turned out to be a Palpatine but could have done without the actual Emperor returning.
And I wish they hadn't felt they had to tie up every loose end, it felt slightly too neat.
But still loved it over all. And I loved all the cameos!