Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' | THR News

The transcript provides an overview of critical reviews for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' directed by Rian Johnson. Critics praise the film's action, narrative depth, and Carrie Fisher's final performance as Leia. While some note the film's lengthy runtime, others appreciate its fresh take on the Star Wars universe. The film is seen as a successful continuation of the franchise, balancing homage to the original films with new twists.

What aspect of 'The Last Jedi' does Todd McCarthy from The Hollywood Reporter find particularly fresh?

• The costumes

• Rian Johnson's approach

• The soundtrack

• The film's special effects

Which critic praised Rian Johnson for his unique handling of the Force in 'The Last Jedi'?

• Justin Chang

• Richard Lawson

• Manohla Dargis

• Todd McCarthy

What did Ann Hornaday from The Washington Post highlight about Carrie Fisher's performance?

• Her emotional depth

• Her magnificent and dryly funny final turn

• Her costume design

• Her action scenes

According to Justin Chang, how does Rian Johnson's approach differ from typical fanservice?

• It includes more humor

• It focuses on special effects

• It reduces the runtime

• It offers mythological reverberations

What is a common criticism mentioned by multiple critics about 'The Last Jedi'?

• The absence of original characters

• The film's overlong runtime

• The poor visual effects

• The lack of action scenes