Yahoo News Star Wars 8: The Last Jedi first social-media reviews posted, Rian Johnson’s movie heralded as 'best since Empire'
After what feels like an eternity of waiting, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has finally been seen by people outside of LucasFilm and Disney.
Following the world premiere — attended Mark Hamill, Rian Johnson, Daisy Ridley, and other Star Wars alumni — journalists were permitted to Tweet brief social media reactions to the movie.
While not full reviews, the response has been overwhelmingly glowing. According to the critics, the blockbuster pulls some huge emotional punches and looks astoundingly good.
Of course, people are already comparing The Last Jedi with other Star Wars entries, many holding that the Episode VIII marks the best since Empire Strikes Back. Then again, that’s been said of almost every Disney-released Star Wars movie so far… Read the reactions below.
#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) 10 December 2017
There’s a scene in #StarWars #TheLastJedi that I keep playing over and over in my head, that is so stunning and unexpected that I don’t want to forget how I felt seeing it for the first time. This movie feels unlike any other Star Wars movie in all the ways I hoped. pic.twitter.com/zlDW4yOjp2
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) 10 December 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) 10 December 2017
Every single shot serves a purpose and #thelastjedi is easily the funniest #starwars film. And that is a fantastic thing.
— James Viscardi (@JimViscardi) 10 December 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) 10 December 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) 10 December 2017
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) 10 December 2017
#StarWars #TheLastJedi is AWESOME! I'm overwhelmed with all sorts of emotion on how incredible @rianjohnson's movie is! I can't wait to see it again. Also, PORGS!!!
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) 10 December 2017
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) 10 December 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) 10 December 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) 10 December 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) 10 December 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) 10 December 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) 10 December 2017
Whoa #TheLastJedi!. Filled with epic space battles and gorgeous cinematography. It satisfied my love for Star Wars in so many ways. I can't wait to see it again. Also heading to the store to buy Porgs merch. Thank you @rianjohnson
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) 10 December 2017
A word of warning regarding social media: beware spoilers. Unfortunately, due to the movie now being available to certain few, details may emerge online. So tread carefully!
Speaking at the premiere, Johnson dedicated the movie to Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess/General Leia.
“Once the audience sees her performance in this movie, she’s going to be there in all our hearts," he said. "It’s bizarre not having her here tonight. She would be the life of the party.”
Meanwhile, for those wanting to catch up on all the other Star Wars movies, we’ve discussed which is the best order to watch them here.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi reaches UK cinemas 14 December.
