So after long time waiting as a die hard Star Wars fan, finally I went for this double feature event last night.
Obviously they showed
The Force Awakens again on IMAX screen, it was the 2nd time viewing for me, and I still loved it.
Things I didn't like about The Force Awakens:
- Same as pointed out by a lot of people, the plot is lack of originality
- The part Finn didn't get killed by Kylo near the end was pretty BS
But overall, J.J. Abrams did well, IMHO.
Then it was the real deal of the night,
The Last Jedi, until it only turned out to be overshadowed by The Force Awakens. After the movie, I honestly felt that had I not have watched The Force Awakens first, I might enjoy The Last Jedi better.
Things I didn't like about The Last Jedi:
- A lot of lazy writings, just like all other Disney Marvel productions. Example: that kicking the pipe and catching the bomb detonator scene. It was so uninspiring and freaking lazy. Also, that Leia superman scene, LOL
- Snoke Snoke Snoke, no spoiler, you know what I am talking about
- The side quest between Finn and Rose is pointless and BORING, and also how did that Asian girl land her role?
- The plot is just a mess. They planted a few twists, if you think hard, it is not that great, they did it just for a cheap surprise to the viewers. Having twists for the sake of having twists is a bad habit of a lot of directors nowadays (The blame should go to Nolan). They think that actually make them look smart and if you don't like the plot, you simply just don't 'get it'.
- Humor, I laughed here and there, but then had face palm for the most part.
Overall, congratulations to Rian Johnson, who successfully destroyed the Star Wars franchise.
I will put my rank of all the Star Wars movies so you can logically put your expectations at the right place before watching The Last Jedi:
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Rogue One
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Yes, The Last Jedi is at the bottom with Attack of the Clones and no kidding The Phantom Menace is even better.