The Last Jedi Action. Worse Than You Remember - Summary

Summary

The video discusses the poor action scenes in "The Last Jedi" (2017) directed by Rian Johnson. The narrator criticizes the film's lack of imagination, poor storytelling, and unrealistic action sequences, particularly the space chase and final battle scenes. They argue that the film's action scenes are boring, don't make sense, and are not worthy of a Star Wars movie. The narrator also accuses Lucasfilm of prioritizing greed over quality and hiring directors who can be dictated to, rather than allowing them creative freedom.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The speaker discusses the movie "The Last Jedi" directed by Rian Johnson.
2. The speaker criticizes the movie's action scenes, saying they are boring and lack sense.
3. The speaker compares the movie's action scenes to those in other movies, such as the opening scene of the original Star Wars film.
4. The speaker notes that the movie's final battle scene is poorly executed and lacks tension or excitement.
5. The speaker criticizes the movie's plot, saying it relies on convenient coincidences and lacks logic.
6. The speaker mentions that the movie's characters make poor decisions, such as the Resistance fighters going outside to fight instead of staying behind a blast-proof door.
7. The speaker notes that the movie's dialogue is sometimes cheesy and unrealistic.
8. The speaker compares the movie's director, Rian Johnson, unfavorably to other directors, such as George Miller.
9. The speaker mentions that the movie's producer, Kathleen Kennedy, has been criticized for her role in shaping the movie's direction.
10. The speaker notes that the movie's ending is unsatisfying and lacks emotional resonance.
11. The speaker criticizes the movie's handling of certain characters, such as Finn and Rose.
12. The speaker mentions that the movie's action scenes are sometimes confusing and hard to follow.
13. The speaker notes that the movie's special effects are not enough to make up for its poor plot and action scenes.
14. The speaker compares the movie unfavorably to other movies in the Star Wars franchise.
15. The speaker mentions that the movie's poor reception is not just a matter of personal opinion, but is also reflected in its critical and commercial performance.