This week at the cinema
Star Wars: the Last Jedi (2017)Genre: Sci-fiDirector: Rian JohnsonStarring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Domnhall Gleeson, Carrie Fisher, Billie Lourd, Andy Serkis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laura Dern, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Benicio del Toro, Adam DriverDuration: 142 minutesClass: 12AKRS Releasing Ltd
Walt Disney Co.’s The Last Jedi follows 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and picks up with the Resistance fighting off Supreme Leader Snoke’s First Order which is trying to take control of the galaxy.
Rey (Daisy Ridley), meanwhile, tries to convince Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to join the Resistance fight and bring a spark of hope to the rebels against Snoke’s tyrannical rule.
The film, directed by Rian Johnson (The Brothers Bloom, Looper) explores themes of the battle to find a balance in the Force, the supernatural energy that runs through the fictional Star Wars galaxy. It ends with a dedication to Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia. The actress died at age 60 last December after completing her work on the film. Her character, now known as General Leia Organa, leader of the Resistance, plays a key role.
The film has been screening for press and critics...