At the time of writing this, it is exactly 2 days, 7 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds until I get to watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi. After this latest bit of news, that’s 2 days, 7 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds too long. We’ve been hearing for a while now that writer/director Rian Johnson had done something special with this middle chapter of the new Star Wars trilogy. JJ Abrams’ The Force Awakens was great but it relied a tad bit too much on nostalgia. In contrast, The Last Jedi allowed Johnson to tell a tale completely unfettered by having to hit familiar sights and sounds to lure in old fans again after the disappointment of the Prequel Trilogy, and he reportedly did it all so smoothly and without issue that it blew away the folks at Lucasfilm enough to give him his own Star Wars trilogy.
Last night though, the hotly anticipated blockbuster’s premiere happened in Los Angeles, and people other than just a handful of Lucasfilm bigwigs finally got to see it. So was studio boss Kathleen Kennedy right in all the praise she’s heaped on Johnson, or was it just hyperbole? According to the first social media reactions that hit the web straight after the premiere, it’s most definitely the former as press have just been flabbergasted by how amazing The Last Jedi is, with many proclaiming it one of the best (if not the best) Star Wars movie ever. Everything from the directing to writing to cast to action set pieces are just getting glowing reviews all around, which means that I’m really upset that it’s not Tuesday at 5pm yet! Where’s a damned time machine when you need it?!
The Last Jedi is incredible. Character at the forefront, amazing action and so so so much emotional payoff decades in the making. I will be watching this one a lot. pic.twitter.com/KVOjLhwk27
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) December 10, 2017
#TheLastJedi is everything you LOVE about STAR WARS
— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) December 10, 2017
Luke was right: "This is not going to go the way you think." #TheLastJedi will shatter you – and then make you whole again. pic.twitter.com/PJyYpH5loP
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 10, 2017
#StarWars #TheLastJedi is bonkers. I honestly don’t have any words. It’s jam packed and full of surprises. Avoid spoilers at all costs!
— Rachel Heine (@RachelHeine) December 10, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is so very different, exciting, surprising. So many emotions, so many amazing moments. Stay away from spoilers.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 10, 2017
#StarWars #TheLastJedi is bonkers. I honestly don’t have any words. It’s jam packed and full of surprises. Avoid spoilers at all costs!
— Rachel Heine (@RachelHeine) December 10, 2017
There aren’t enough words to express how much I LOVED #StarWars #TheLastJedi! It is mind-blowing! I’m in geek heaven! pic.twitter.com/unXfYMkIle
— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) December 10, 2017
#StarWarsTheLastJedi floored me. @rianjohnson and the team nail so much – thrills, laughs, heart and most of all, pushing the characters/overall franchise a major step forward. Some really rich material to explore in the future. Can't wait for more.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) December 10, 2017
I am STUNNED by #StarWars #TheLastJedi. I gasped, I laughed, I screamed, I cried and I had the time of my life. Rian Johnson pulled it off, making what might be the best Star Wars movie ever. pic.twitter.com/0VE5M90dsH
— Joshua Yehl (@JoshuaYehl) December 10, 2017
So #StarWars #TheLastJedi is absolutely beautifully shot, hilarious, and full of standout hero moments for everyone. Still processing but it’s (at an absolute minimum) Top 3 Of The Saga
— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) December 10, 2017
#StarWarsTheLastJedi floored me. @rianjohnson and the team nail so much – thrills, laughs, heart and most of all, pushing the characters/overall franchise a major step forward. Some really rich material to explore in the future. Can't wait for more.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) December 10, 2017
I just saw THE LAST JEDI pic.twitter.com/WV94lzsbhF
— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) December 10, 2017
Impressed with #StarWars: #TheLastJedi. It makes some big, impressive and surprising moves that I definitely didn't expect. Not all of the plot stuff is exactly perfect, but the character work is once again fantastic, and it's just amazing to see Luke Skywalker back in action.
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) December 10, 2017
The Last Jedi is a grand slam home run. Congrats, @rianjohnson
Get ready, everyone. Mind blower.
— Craig Mazin (@clmazin) December 10, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is everything. Intense, funny, emotional, exciting. It’s jam-packed with absolutely jaw dropping moments and I loved it so, so much. I’m still shaking. pic.twitter.com/fHddWjo201
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 10, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a triumph. So many big moments, so much emotion, so much to digest. Had the whole crowd cheering and woah’ing.
— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) December 10, 2017
#StarWars: The Last Jedi is so beautifully human, populist, funny, and surprising. I cried when one POC heroine got her moment because films like these leave their mark on entire generations — and representation matters
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) December 10, 2017
#TheLastJedi is absolutely fantastic – gripping, touching, funny and powerful w/ gorgeous shots and the most badass battles. When it gets going, holy crap does it get going. Hands down the best #StarWars movie since Empire pic.twitter.com/nWWAhlNMJo
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) December 10, 2017
SLIGHT UPDATE: Since the time of writing this, there have many, many more responses popping up out there, but thus far they’re almost universally the same level of awe and praise. There are a couple of other points that have been mentioned though, which THR’s Andy Lewis sums up nicely.
More than almost any other movie in the series #StarWarsTheLastJedi is full of surprises that should remain suprises. Avoid spoilers.
— Andy Lewis (@andyblewis) December 10, 2017
#StarWarsTheLastJedi makes clear that handing @rianjohnson a new trilogy was a good idea.
— Andy Lewis (@andyblewis) December 10, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac, Laura Dern, Benicio del Toro, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. It is officially scheduled for release this coming Friday, 15 December, but there will be some early screenings on Thursday evening (I’ll be at IMAX in CapeGate so say “Hi!” if you see me. I’ll be the giant coloured guy in the Star Wars shirt having a seizure in anticipation).
Last Updated: December 10, 2017
RinceThis
December 10, 2017 at 10:18
Bring on Tuesday! I cannot wait!
Original Heretic
December 11, 2017 at 08:37
This is like finding out that Bruce Willis was dead at the end of Sixth Sense, because I…
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Peter Pan
December 11, 2017 at 08:44
Got my tickets already! Super keen for this one.
Guz
December 11, 2017 at 08:59
OMG, now I have to avoid the internet for a week #nospoilers
Cant wait super amped!!
Kervyn Cloete
December 11, 2017 at 12:55
I’m so damn relieved that I’m watching this tomorrow already. I don’t think I have the energy for all the internet gymnastics needed to avoid spoilers.