I like the Star Wars films that Star Wars fans hate... and I'm the right one.

Rating: 6/10 (30 December 2019)

SYNOPSIS:
As Rey (Daisy Ridley) continues her quest as a Jedi, Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) seeks for Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) to finish what Darth Vader couldn't... wipe out the last of the Jedi.
REVIEW SUMMARY:
If you are a Star Wars fan (which about 99% of you reading this are) then you might not want to take my word for this, but I thought the movie was good. I would say it's the fourth movie of all Star Wars films that I enjoyed. With that being said it would be my fourth favorite behind The Force Awakens, Revenge of the Sith and Solo. I imagine after first seeing my list you were going "Not bad, not bad", but I'm sure no one is actually reading this now after seeing the other 2 Star Wars films I enjoyed. This movie is not a very good movie. It has many flaws and maybe going into this not expecting to enjoy it made it more enjoyable for me. I'm not sure, but if you're reading this and happen to be on the "couldn't really care less about Star Wars" boat with me then maybe you'll enjoy this one too. 5.9/10.
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DIRECTION/CINEMATOGRAPHY:
One thing I can say about Star Wars is that these are definitely made for the big screen. As much as I believe that every movie is best seen on a big screen with surround sound, Star Wars films in particular are ones to catch on the big guy. There's always so much going on in Star Wars movies that I always feel like the direction is off-pace. What doesn't help is the fact that you have to get every dramatized facial expression and to try and get all of that on screen within 2 and a half hours is difficult. I mean, Star Wars is the epitome of "What are we going to do?!" *Close up on face* *Very serious tone* "We're going to fight." You can play a drinking game with this. I just ask that one of those moments that someone says "What's going on?!" *Close up on face* *Very serious tone* "There's a snake in my boot." Immediate 5 star rating right then and there. The cinematography is always stellar when it comes to Star Wars and I have to give absolute props to that. They're long shots are breath-taking. I mean, I HATED The Last Jedi, but that seen when Laura Durn kabooms that ship... SHEESH.
WRITING:
It's just not good. I know that's not being constructive, but it's Star Wars what can I say. Lots of plot holes, questions unanswered and switches being flipped in an instant like if it's not integral to the story. I did enjoy this film, but none of it has to do with the writing.
ACTING:
Again, it's Star Wars. Everyone is good in it, but you're not going to see any outstanding performances. Oscar Isaac has a certain charm in this trilogy and John Boyega is also fooling everyone, because like Daniel Kaluuya, he's definitely American acting all you fools to believe that he's British in interviews. I won't be fooled. No one outside of an American accent can properly pronounce their "Rs." They sound more American than most Americans. Anyway, why did I like this movie? Not really sure. Is this probably too long for a movie where I can't really understand why I enjoyed it? Definitely.