There’s the dazzling starry galaxy we’re used to seeing, dotted with spaceships and star fighters that hurtle towards each other, leaving explosions in their wake. Whether it’s hurtling you through space, or taking you to a desolate island on a faraway planet, there’s no denying that The Last Jedi is one of the most remarkable-looking additions to the Star Wars franchise to date.Įssentially, the film takes place in two main locations and slowly brings them both together, capturing the brilliant beauty of both landscapes. Trust me: it’ll make the trip a whole lot sweeter. The film relies on you having an emotional investment in the characters and the direction they’re heading in, so if you want to experience The Last Jedi to the full, I’d suggest you ensure you’ve at least seen The Force Awakens first. While visually spectacular and blessed with an action-packed, constantly evolving narrative, The Last Jedi feels like the sweet, jelly-like filling in a Star Wars sandwich: there’s a lot to gorge on, but take away the bread (in this analogy, The Force Awakens and the series’ 2019 follow-up), and you’re going to have a hard time getting your teeth around it. Just in case, most directors like to clear up any possible miscommunications, but Rian Johnson throws you into the action in a way that might not work if you didn’t at least have a little bit of interest in the franchise beforehand. Being in charge of one of the most famous film series of all time, you’d expect the audiences who come to see your effort to be clued up on the story that came before it.
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