First reactions to Star Wars: The Last Jedi call it "incredible"

[midian182]

Even after the success of The Force Awakens and Rogue One, there’s always a concern that a new Star Wars movie might disappoint. Following its world premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Hollywood over the weekend, it seems The Last Jedi isn’t going to fall into this category. In fact, many who saw it claim the eighth entry in the main franchise is the best Star Wars movie ever.

The embargo on full reviews for The Last Jedi doesn’t lift until Tuesday, but those who attended the premier have left glowing, spoiler-free responses on social media. Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier called it “Intense, funny, emotional, exciting,” adding that he “loved it so, so much. I’m still shaking.”

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

Fandango managing editor Erik Davis was equally full of praise, calling it “absolutely fantastic - gripping, touching, funny and powerful.”

#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

Many singled out the fantastic performances of Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher, with Entertainment Weekly's Anthony Breznican tweeting: “You may not always feel how you want to feel, but the feelings will be genuine and deep, and I am grateful for them. Especially when it comes to @carrieffisher.”

You may not always feel how you want to feel, but the feelings will be genuine and deep, and I am grateful for them. Especially when it comes to @carrieffisher. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/gw2ntT3ATp

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 10, 2017

As was the case with The Force Awakens, it seems that The Last Jedi contains some major shocks, with several viewers noting their surprise at certain scenes. They also warn people to avoid spoilers—not an easy task when doing virtually anything online—so once December 15 arrives, make sure to see it as soon as possible.

However, not everyone thinks The Last Jedi is the best Star Wars title in the franchise’s history. Critic Scott Mantz said that while he liked it and found the movie great fun overall, he didn’t love it and considers Rogue One to be better.

THE LAST JEDI: A little too long & dragged in the middle, but great fun overall! As good as The Force Awakens; Rogue One is better! More humor than expected, great #StarWars moments, #MarkHamill is awesome! A worthy Episode VIII pic.twitter.com/HHihSa788D

— Scott Mantz (@MovieMantz) December 10, 2017

Last month, Disney announced plans for a live-action Star Wars TV series and a brand-new trilogy, the latter of which will be created by The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson.

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[Uncle Al]

I'll wait for the video .....

 

[wiyosaya]

I'll wait for the video .....

Me too!

 

[TomSEA]

These comments from premier viewers mean nothing. This is an invitation only event, and all of the attendees are movie industry professionals there to help promote the movie. Many are associated with making of the film. So all you're going to get from them is, "THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME MOVIE IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND."

Go to any other premier and you'll hear the same thing over and over again.

 

[dirtyferret]

It is the greatest movie ever made!...unless it sucks then it's the biggest epic failure of all time!...no in-between!

 

[JamesSWD]

Germain Lussier tweet: "I’m still shaking."

Dude...seriously...guys don't say that.

 

[Joe Blow]

I look forward to when people will finally grow up and stop watching this nonsense. No, I won't hold my breath.

 

[Bubbajim]

Germain Lussier tweet: "I’m still shaking."

Dude...seriously...guys don't say that.

My grandpa used to, but that was just the Parkinson's.

 

[cliffordcooley]

I look forward to when people will finally grow up and stop watching this nonsense. No, I won't hold my breath.

I look forward to when people will finally grow up and realize this is less nonsense than 95% of all other movies. No, I won't hold my breath.

I bet you are just pissed there is no profanity in Star Wars. Profanity kills a movie for me. I can deal with a little, but it goes a long way in getting me to click the stop/power button.

 

[ypsylon]

"Rogue One is better!"

Funny, because I would fed to the sharks everybody responsible for making this abomination. There are no words to describe my bottomless disgust at what Disney did with SW after episode 6.