Very satisfying. A film for the fans.

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 2019)

I was 10 when Star Wars came out, the perfect age. I've seen all the films in the theater, loved 4-7, hated the prequels, loved Rogue One, and I've been very indifferent about the two first films in the current trilogy.
I went to see ep.9 last night at the theater, not expecting much, and ended up applauding at the end and leaving very, very satisfied. Yes, the pace is too fast at the start. Yes, there are some overt attempts to fix up problems in previous films. But it is entirely fantastic the way this film pulls in bits from all the other films and deals up an experience heavy in nostalgia that left me feeling this was FINALLY the sequel I was waiting for.
On top of that, there were some beautiful scenes that were awesome in the true sense of word ... as in awe-inspiring.
When SW first came out I saw it 11 times in the theaters. Tickets were $1.50 back then, but still I haven't returned to the theater to see a movie again in over 30 years. This is one I may very well return to for a second showing, there are so many details I want to catch.
Thank you JJ, you did all right by me.