*Thoughtfully Spoiler Free*

Rian Johnson plays a sort of mind trick as The Last Jedi strikes back into the canon of the greatest story ever told. It’s indeed a wonderful blueprint to footnote. An inner conflict augmented with a teacher and pupil anecdote of skepticism on a far away land in a galaxy far, far way. And it’s comforting to reflect fondly on Empire whilst ready to embrace a new direction.

As Rey (Ridley) increases her awareness on Ahch-To, a reluctant Luke (Hamill) becomes one with the light side, of the film, that is. Skywalker is prickly and witty and, along with the many creatures on this Outer Rim planet, provides memorable humor. Yet, many of the film’s campy bits resonate from General Hux (Gleeson) in a brainy Monty Python-esque manner which should be celebrated.

FC Hall of Famers are highly influential in the film’s quality as, firstly, Vice Admiral Holdo (Dern) displays confidence and serenity in the face of the First Order while DJ (del Toro) brings mystery and vagabond into the lore evoking Lando. Both tiptoed around confusion and provocation.

The Last Jedi cannot force itself in the Film Clas elite but 4.27 napkins out of 5 it deserves.