CHASE ***1/2
The wait is finally over as we have the eigth episode of the "Star Wars" saga with "The Last Jedi." The million dollar question is: is it any good? The answer is a total yes. Taking place directly after "The Force Awakens" we see the Resistance trying to escape from the First Order while Rey is trying to get Luke to join the fight. The strongest points in the movie, by far, are any scenes that have to do with (coincidently enough) the Force users: Rey, Kylo Ren, and Luke. Mark Hamill is excellent reprising his role as the aged Luke Skywalker and his performance feel raws and authentic and I think his character has a great arc. The stuff with Rey and Kylo Ren is just great as we learn more about both of those characters and what their connection is. It left me wanting to see what happens to both of them in the next one. I love how they expand the universe of "Star Wars" in ways that feel surprising, yet right at the same time. The space battles were exciting, and I like how Poe's character has his own arc in the story. While I think there is a lot to love about it, it unfortunately doesn't live up to "The Force Awakens." The first problem is the pacing which felt a little bit wonky. This movie is probably a lot longer than it needs to be and it could benefit from shaving off a few minutes. There are some moments that feel a little bit silly for me, even by "Star Wars" standards. Especially in the Canto Bite part of the movie, where some parts are pretty enjoyable while others felt a little weird. Lastly, I felt like that Finn and Rose's arcs didn't feel as satisfying as they should be. Despite these complaints, however, the strong points are just too strong for me and I love a lot of it. This is definitely one that is worth checking out.
BRYCE **1/2
LANDON ***1/2
LOGAN ***
BANGERANG SCORE: ***
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