We saw quite a few movies during the holidays because our son was
home sick this past week. But before that, we kicked off our holiday
season and celebrated our sons finishing final exams and their semester
with a visit to our recliner theater to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. To prepare, my husband, older son, and I rented Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(my review at the link - no spoilers) on Amazon the night before, since
our son had missed it two years ago - that refresher was perfect, and I
think I enjoyed the new movie more with its prequel fresh in my mind.
So, The Last Jedi picks up right where The Force Awakens
ended (don't worry - no spoilers here). On the Dark side, the Empire -
now regaining its strength as the First Order - is under the direction
of Kylo Ren, played with great complexity by Adam Driver. And on the
side of the Light, Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, is now a part of the
Resistance, under General Leia, the last role for Carrie Fisher. Finn,
played by John Boyega, and Poe, played by Oscar Isaac, are both working
for the Resistance as well. Rey is on a mission to find Luke Skywalker,
who has isolated himself in a remote corner of the universe. She wants
him to train her as a Jedi. As with all the Star Wars movies, this one
is about good versus evil on a grand scale, but on a more personal
level, this film zeroes in on the youngest, most powerful members of
each side: Rey and Kylo Ren. The two of them, though on opposite sides,
seem to have a potent connection to each other which is at the center of
this story.
All four of us thoroughly enjoyed this
latest Star Wars installment, and I was especially glad we re-watched
the previous movie the night before. The Last Jedi has everything
you expect from a Star Wars movie - big battles and light sabres, yes,
but also humor, romance, and intimate moments. The acting here is
excellent, both in the Star Wars old-timers and the newer additions.
This movie adds Rose, played by Kelly Marie Tran, as a fearless mechanic
who plays a key role. The droids are always an amusing element to these
movies, and here we get our new fave, BB8, plus our old friends, C-3PO
and R2-D2. Chewbacca is back, along with several other strange
creatures, including fox-like animals made of crystal and the adorable
Porgs that populate Luke's island. Action, adventure, an intricate plot,
drama, romance, and humor - what more could you want from a movie?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi was just released in theaters on
December 15 - this is definitely one to see on the big screen, if you
can manage it! It is scheduled for release on streaming in March 2018
and on DVD in April.
Pre-Order the DVD: Buy or Rent the Prequel:
I have had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) since March 2002. Both of my sons also got ME/CFS at ages 6 and 10. Our younger son fully recovered after 10 years of mild illness. Our older son still has ME/CFS and also has Lyme disease plus two other tick infections. This blog is about how our family lives with chronic illness, with a focus on improving our conditions and enjoying our lives in spite of these challenges.
Monday, January 01, 2018
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