The "Epic" ending(?)

Rating: 7/10 (21 December 2019)

As per "usual" (I haven't reviewed movies for quite a while and limited myself to occasional ratings), I saw the movie and I decided I should rate it. Well, this is what they advertised as the epic ending of the skywalker saga...and frankly it's a relatively fun experiense.
However, as per recent Star Wars custom, the movie has its issues, two of which are distracting: 1) This movie "borrows" quite a few stuff from episode VI. I don't know whether you count it as a plus or a minus, but I will count it as a negative. Considering the outrage from the last movie this makes sense, however I would like my movies to innovate their stories and not play out in repeat. 2) *SPOILER!!! SKIP TO THIRD PARAGRAPH IF YOU PLAN TO SEE THE MOVIE* The sendoff to Leia is quite disappointing. I don't know whether there were other plans before her untimely death, however the current direction isn't to my liking.
Final verdict: I personally liked the movie. I haven't made up my mind where I would put it in my mental list but I can tell you there are at least 4 star wars movies below it (1,2,8 and Rogue One. Haven't seen Solo and 3 has its moments)