A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Rey began her training with Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To, but that story was only shared with this planet for the first time Saturday night at the world premiere of The Last Jedi in Los Angeles. And while the lucky folks in attendance are sworn to secrecy about the film’s plot and twists (and for that we thank you all), they were allowed to share their general reactions to the film. So does it sound like it lives up the impossible hype that accompanies any new Star Wars film?
Yes, and then some.
Because so many of those who saw it kept saying the same thing: it’s unlike anything else we’ve seen from the franchise before.
You all have no idea what you're about to see. The saga has truly changed forever #TheLastJedi
— The ForceCast (@ForcecastNet) December 10, 2017
There has never been a movie in the Saga like that. Holy wow. @rianjohnson went big. #TheLastJedi
— The ForceCast (@ForcecastNet) December 10, 2017
Not only are Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill at their very best as Leia and Luke in this movie, but Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver blow Rey and Kylo Ren out of the park. I didn’t expect where those characters went and it’s my favorite part of the movie. #TheLastJedi
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) December 10, 2017
It’s long and a LOT to unpack, but @rianjohnson made something very, very special with #StarWars #TheLastJedi. Don’t let yourself be spoiled!!! It’s better not knowing. I can’t wait to hear what you all think. #PorgNation
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) 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.
— /Film (@slashfilm) 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
#TheLastJedi is incredibly satisfying and hands down Mark Hamill's best performance as Luke Skywalker
— Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) December 10, 2017
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IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI!!!!!!
— robliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 10, 2017
It’s AMAZING. Just amazing. Have a lot to process, but WOW. #lastjedi
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) December 10, 2017
THAT MOVIE WAS EVERYTHING
— Jenny Nicholson (@JennyENicholson) 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
I just saw THE LAST JEDI pic.twitter.com/WV94lzsbhF
— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) December 10, 2017
Uh, okay, let’s all just take a quick moment to follow Luke’s advice from the trailers and “breathe.”
Were all of the reactions that good? No, but even the rare “criticisms” weren’t really all that bad.
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
It also sounds like Mark Hamill’s recent comments that Luke’s ominous line about how this won’t end well was the movie’s most important.
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Members of team Nerdist were in the audience too, so what did they have to say? Our Editor-in-Chief Rachel Heine has some very exciting/scary advice.
#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
An amazing new Star Wars movie AND a perfect reason to avoid social media for a week? The Last Jedi really does sound special.
But what’s your reaction to these reactions? Are your more or less excited to see the movie now? Hit the hyperdrive on your thoughts in the comments below.
Featured Image: Lucasfilm
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