An Unconventional Star Wars Movie. (Spoiler Free)

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  THE LAST JEDI is the eighth chapter in the Star Wars Saga and is the most unconventional of the eight films. Rian Johnson (LOOPER) writes and directs with an ambitious and risk-taking flair. Everything he attempts in this film is a GIANT risk. The result? I feel most people will be divided at the outcome of this film. Me? I patiently went along for the ride and let Mr.Johnson spin this elaborate web of a story that builds upon the previous seven films and doesn't repeat what has been done. That right there is a major feat and compliment.
 I will not go into story details here because everything that I could say would be a spoiler. I will simply say this. If you are a fan of Star Wars, then you will not be disappointed. Then again, maybe you will. Moviegoers today are a nit-picky bunch. This will end up being a very short review because I feel I can't say one word.
What about Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker? A great performance from Hamill. It wasn't what I was expecting at all. He gives a very unexpected take on an aged Luke Skywalker that in my opinion, is brilliant. Carrie Fisher is heartbreaking in every scene that she is in for the simple fact that we know this is her last performance as Leia. She is terrific. Oscar Isaacs returns as Poe Dameron and steals most of the scenes he is in. The Porg. THE PORG. They are bird-like creatures that inhabit Luke's island hideaway. They are cute times 1,000. I want ten of them.I can go on. I'll stop.
 I will write a more detailed and spoiler filled review in the next day.
I'll also hold off on giving this a letter grade. As if you can't tell this is a positive review. Go see it.

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