A worthy Star Wars film

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2019)

I saw this film today and loved it!
OK it started off a little erratic with no sense of direction but after about 30 minutes it seemed to get back on track and I was certainly warming to the characters and storyline once focus had been established. I also appreciated the nod to the original cast.
Don't be disheartened by all the rediculously low ratings, this is NOT a 1-star film. I would say its on par with the previous 2, and yes I also liked the Last Jedi.
I loved the original saga but let's face it even those films were not perfect, just think of Lucas's clunky dialogue and those bloody Ewoks in return of the Jedi.
Star Wars has always been about swashbuckling entertainment with characters that are fun to watch but warm and endearing at the same time - for me this film and the two before it have lived up to these requirements.