A fantastic final chapter to this new trilogy

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2019)

I have seen online this film has been gaining mixed reviews across the board by fans and critics alike but I have seen this film twice now and I have to admit as a huge star wars can this was a fantastic experience to watch in the cinema and a worthy addition to the Star Wars franchise. The premise of the film sees Rey, Finn & Poe on the hunt to track down an ancient evil to save the galaxy while kylo ren does his best to find them and achieve his grand plan. Daisy Ridley was really made by the force awakens and her character of Rey has really evolved from that time, she has a really interesting story here which is continued from the previous two films and Ridley does an excellent job in making you care about her character and the situation she is in. John boyega as Finn and Oscar Isaac as Poe are given more to do in this film then they did in the Last Jedi and they do really good jobs in this film, their chemistry together is fantastic and you really are both of them step up into big roles in the film and it really works. Adam driver has been fantastic as kylo ren in these films and he possibly has the best story in this film, there are huge layers to his performamce and his dynamic with Rey is really interesting in the film and really drives it. Also a special shoutout due to the circumstances they do a really good job with the late Carrie Fishers role as Leia as she plays a really important role in this film. The story of the film is very fast moving and exciting, they answer the majority of questions that needed to be answered in a fulfilling way. However, my biggest criticism of this movie is that it does play it a bit safe with is story telling and sometimes the stakes don't feel as large as they should do for a final film in a trilogy. The script is great, there is an appropriate use of humour and some really good drama that makes the characters feel more interesting and human. The style of the film is enthralling, the combat is exciting and the action scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat and as mentioned before the pacing is fast and will keep you engaged. Overall this is a fantastic addition to the Star Wars legacy and an experience you need to have on the big screen.