THE LAST JEDI thoughts/reactions/reviews/mind-explosions (spoilers!!)

[Koharu]

I enjoyed The Force Awakens, but I absolutely loved The Last Jedi. It was fantastic. I keep seeing people talk about "plot holes" and not answering the questions from TFA, and I just have to wonder what movie those folks saw, because this movie fit perfectly with what we've already seen. I've also not heard anyone elaborate on what these "plot holes" actually are, either, so I'm inclined to respond with Vizzini's most quoted line.

It was so Very Star Wars; not just imitating the spirit of the original trilogy, but truly capturing it and making it real for a new generation. There was hope despite devastating set-backs. There was fun and joy amidst loss. It was a small band of heroes surviving despite impossible odds, just like the original series.

It also is what is necessary for the universe to continue. The Skywalkers and Solos are not all there is to the galaxy. This helped open the way for more stories about all kinds of different characters from all over the galaxy. Instead of narrowing the trajectory of the universe, it widened it.

This is now my favorite Star Wars movie. I could have done without the porgs. I did love all the muppet usage, though. ❤