“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (*** out of four) was an overall solid second entry in the new series trilogy about Rey (Daisy Riddley) developing her newfound abilities under the guidance of the newfound Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) but there is trouble on the horizon as the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. Somewhat lumpy as film opens up with a bang in setting up the story for Skywalker’s return and then begins to drag in film’s midsection but the final third and big action climax are sensational and will send out audiences (and especially series fans) with a jolt. Jammed with visual effects and grand spectacle to give fans their money’s worth. Hamill is livelier than usual and it’s a touching farewell to Carrie Fisher in her final role as Princess Leia but Oscar Isaacs and John Boyega are the real standouts with terrific performances and characterizations.

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