STACK #162 April 2018

DVD & BD REVIEWS

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The First Order strikes back. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

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Feature Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Rian Johnson The Director and the Jedi Balance of the Force Scene Breakdowns: - Lighting The Spark: Creating The Space Battle - Snoke and Mirrors - Showdown on Crait Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) Deleted Scenes with Introduction and Optional Commentary by Writer/Director Rian Johnson

The Last Jedi dives straight into the action with the kind of epic space battle you’d expect to be saved for the climax. Director Rian Johnson is just warming up, however, cross-cutting between Rey and Luke on Ahch-To, Kylo Ren and The First Order’s onslaught, and an away mission for Finn and new friend Rose. Johnson lets the players – both old and new – grow and evolve. Kylo wears his internal conflict like a second mask; Luke has

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Chewie. Johnson maintains a breakneck pace, juggling the multiple story arcs without too much slack and raising the emotional stakes. Not all the questions raised by The Force Awakens are answered, but the ones that are will surprise. The Last Jedi may have divided fans, but ultimately, it’s thrilling and grand space opera on an epic scale, just as Star Wars should be. SH (See page 44)

become a reflection of Obi-Wan after losing Ben Solo to the Dark Side; General Leia remains dignified yet weary; and Supreme Leader Snoke is even more sinister in the mo-cap flesh than as a giant hologram. We also discover some interesting revelations about the Force, and those Porgs won’t annoy you as much as they do

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The game has evolved. JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Release Date: 11/04/18

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Gag Reel Meet the Players: A Heroic Cast Journey Through the Jungle: The Making of Jumanji Surviving the Jungle: Spectacular Stunts! Attack of the Rhinos! Book to Board Game to Big Screen & Beyond!: Celebrating the Legacy of Jumanji

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In this sequel to the much-loved 1995 film, the modern world has forced our favourite game to evolve. Four very different teenagers, in a style reminiscent of The Breakfast Club , are

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unwillingly thrust into detention together. In what they believed would be a great way to kill time, they are pulled inside the world of Jumanji the video game (and into the bodies of their player avatars). Consequently, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan must all embrace their inner teen, resulting in the awkward and ample fun that comes with the body-swap concept. It’s this aspect that really brings the sequel alive, with the foursome embarking on a quest for a jewel that will release them from the game, interacting with NPCs –

and other jargon that avid gamers will love – along the way. As they fight for survival against rampaging rhinos and a sinister villain (Bobby Cannavale), they learn the importance of bravery despite the odds, humility, and to never cross someone with a strength in ‘dance fighting’. The young and young at heart will love the quick-witted humour and unique charm of this all-new Jumanji adventure. SB (See page 42)

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