The fight scenes, both character-on-character or space-based, are brilliant and very nearly literally had me on the edge of my seat. There are some slower parts of the film, but they only really stand out because the rest of it moves very quickly. There are references in TLJ to the original trilogy (apart from Luke, Leia, and the droids, that is), but they’re more on the side of homage than mimicry. While I enjoyed TFA, even the most casual of observers must note that its plot is virtually the same as that of the original Star Wars film (aka Episode IV: A New Hope), with only the players changed a bit. The Last Jedi stands apart from TFA most importantly by not relying on an identical plot to a previous movie. Poe plays a much larger part in TLJ, and not just because he isn’t thought to be dead by the main characters for half the film. The latter picks up exactly where the previous film ended, and the former a nonspecific but short time after.
The Last Jedi has two main plots: one that centers around the Resistance and its fight against The First Order, and one that centers around Luke and Rey on the island from the end of TFA. This is probably due in part to TFA having to establish new characters and the changes to the movies’ universe since Return of the Jedi. How does it compare to The Force Awakens? Now, of course, you need to decide whether or not to bring your kids, and what to expect if you do. I’m a Star Wars fan from way back, was brought up on the original trilogy and had my hopes cruelly dashed by the prequels, and The Last Jedi is in serious contention for the top spot on my list of the movies with The Empire Strikes Back. In the unlikely event that you haven’t decided whether or not you’re going to see Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, let me just say: See this movie. (There are spoilers for previous Star Wars films, but not this one.) Note: There are no spoilers in this article beyond what has already been shown or referenced in trailers, ads, and merchandise.
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