Every Rian Johnson Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best

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Rian Johnson has only directed six films in his career, ranging from fantasy epics to murder mysteries, and ranking them is no easy feat.

5. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

To many, Star Wars is a gold standard in fiction. For its directors, Star Wars is potentially a creative death sentence. Nevertheless, that didn't stop Rian Johnson from climbing aboard and trying his hand at a galaxy far, far away. From some points of view, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the dark horse of the franchise, with Johnson making just enough bold choices to add his unique stamp to George Lucas' massive world. From other perspectives, it's not the dark horse, but the black sheep, with most of the criticisms aimed at how much creative liberties Johnson was more than happy to take while running the show. So, whether you're on Team Light Side or Dark, there's no denying that Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the most divisive entry in the franchise. That said, regardless of some polarizing opinions floating around the internet, it is in the opinion of many that this one of the Rian Johnson movies has done justice to Lucas' beloved franchise, blemishes notwithstanding.

As a whole, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a successful sum of its inventive parts. Between Luke's (Mark Hamill) turn from reluctant hero to reluctant mentor, subverted expectations with alliances (as well as a few plot setups from Star Wars: The Force Awakens), and Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren's (Adam Driver) budding, but complicated, relationship, Johnson managed to nail the Star Wars tone, while also making it feel completely distinctive (not an easy feat when it comes to handling a franchise so ingrained in pop culture). And, while it may not be a perfect film, The Last Jedi is more than worthy of the Star Wars handle.