Redemption? I'd say absolutely!

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2019)

This movie does a great job of wrapping up the trilogy while also fixing the mess caused by episode 8.
Not only is this movie far superior to episode 8, it also does what episode 8 so desperately tried and failed to do... seemlessly incorporate modern culture and diversity without taking away from the story & immersion. Episode 8 was trying SO hard to be woke that it felt more like I was at a women's March rally, and less like I was in a galaxy far, far away. Episode 9 kept me focused on the story instead of politics, and it was a very entertaining story at that.
Best of all, Rose got the Jar Jar treatment...essentially written out of the story. I am glad I didnt have to invest any more of my time to watching the most unnecessary character ever written.
Ultimately, JJ has redeemed SW, despite Rian doing everything in his power to ruin it.