Star Wars: The Last Jedi, also known as Episode VIII, continues on with the sequel trilogy. It follows from the cliffhanger revelation of the previous film where Rey finds Luke Skywalker on a remote island. If you thought that it would lead to some sort of big event, you'll be sorely disappointed. As it is, the scope of The Last Jedi is surprisingly small. You start to have your suspicions and when it is confirmed, it's kind of annoying. Leia and the rest of the Resistance are pinned down by the First Order, and the bulk of the film follows this standoff. The ship carrying the last remnants of the Resistance is struggling to fend off against the might of the First Order, and it is up to Finn and Rose to somehow carry through a plan to get them out. On the other hand, Luke plays the character who has had some traumatic experience and does not want to have anything to do with the Jedi anymore. Frankly, it's a far cry from the character we are used to. There is a higher focus on emotional impact, for better or worse, and deliberate scenes to evoke a particular feeling even if it wasn't done in a Star Wars movie before. With expectations so high, The Last Jedi cannot satisfy everyone. It is still an enjoyable film but does feel lacking in various areas.
