I'm an original 1977 Star Wars fan...

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2019)

So I take all these movies pretty seriously. In fact, I became a pop culture and Joseph Campbell fan based on the original film. I'm a sci fi geek and love our original characters and the mythological story they tell, when competent writers and directors are at the helm.
I say all that to say I love these movies dearly and, in my opinion, Episode IX is exactly the send off I was hoping for. Action, adventure, nods back to the original trilogy in organic ways but with new iconography and believable character actions and reactions. Everything a true fan could want is here. No obvious toy placements, no annoying aliens, no CGI overkill. Just a good story brought to a satisfying conclusion for the entire series.
So, ignore the snobby critics (WHEN have they ever understood sci fi anyway?), brush off the whiney johnny-come-lately fanboys who think the prequels hung the moon (bless their hearts).
GO! Watch it for yourself and come back and tell me if you didn't leave the theater feeling that sense of wonder and excitement.