The truth of the film

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2019)

I'm giving it a ten just to offset the haters. It does deserve an 8 or above. I think it's really difficult to please Star Wars fans. I see some people complaining about this film online. But honestly, they would complain about whatever was put on the screen. Taking something that started 42 years ago and has had an enormous impact on the lives of many people, including myself, is a huge undertaking. You strive to please the 50 something year old fan while trying to make it entertaining to an 8 year old. Add to this the complexity of the story and it's characters and... I think a mistake was made by having someone different create the second movie in this series. The same person (JJ Abrams) should have had creative control for all three films. This creates an additional problem with continuity. And the fact that Leia (Carrie Fisher) was to have a major part in this movie, but unfortunately passed away before production ever started, this creates a game changer. So it seems like everything was stacked against them. Was it perfect, no. There were a few things I would have changed, but overall the story worked. It can be an emotional roller coaster at times. One particular event silenced the sold out theater. But... I'll just let that there. Am I satisfied with what I saw, yes. I really think I need to see it again as our seats were horrible. I do recommend it, highly. They did close the story out in the best way possible. I can't believe it's over....