Johnson is admirable in the risks he takes, cutting ties with the old and bringing in the new. If this franchise is going to go in any bold new directions, let us accept a newer, fresher direction. With that being said, let’s all stop comparing the original trilogy to these new films. ĭon’t worry, it’s still a little bit like THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK But to answer the question that many are thinking: no, this film is not the next THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and maybe that’s a good thing. But despite his short resume, STAR WARS VIII: THE LAST JEDI provides plenty of visual thrills, fun, and innovation, while occasionally failing to sustain a steady pace and tone. Although the skilled director of LOOPER and important episodes of BREAKING BAD, Johnson is largely foreign to the blockbuster world. Hope in largely unknown situations runs as a consistent theme throughout the film, and likewise, millions of fans have waited with bated breath to see if he would be able to pull it off. Shortly afterwards, Rian Johnson’s entrance as a new, directorial face in the STAR WARS saga marked a similar, pivotal point in the franchise’s future. As Rey gazes into Luke’s tired eyes but before he is able to respond, the film cuts to credits. Without Luke, the rebellion will surely be crushed and the New Order free to impose its harsh reign upon the galaxy. In the final scene of STAR WARS VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS, a determined Rey finds herself facing Luke Skywalker, desperate for answers in her newfound discovery of The Force.
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