Attended two showings on opening night

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 2019)

Life long, 40 something, Star Wars fan. I watched the film back to back on opening night in the UK, and found myself enjoying the spectacle of this finale. It is faster paced than any of the previous films, and crams a lot in to the first 20 minutes. Most of the TV spot and trailer clips are from very early scenes. But it sets up well for a worthwhile conclusion. Reading other reviews, I think some supposed "fans" have forgotten that this franchise is a fantasy, set in a galaxy, far far away. The twists that JJ expect us to believe in this film are pure fantasy. As fantastical as a sword made from laser beam. 42 years of stories, concluding in an emotional and action packed film. I loved it.