You can't beat the originals; but you can always give the diehard fans more!

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2019)

I enjoyed this film. I didn't know what to expect, given the news that rviews were very mixed. But I think I went in expecting something far worse. So I was pleasantly surprised. There wasn't nearly as many new "weirdo" non-human characters introduced as some of the prequels. The movie worked very hard to stay focused on central characters we already know and have become used to - so that was great. The dark theme surrounding the Emperor haunted the plot, which was fantastic and - without adding a spolier here, this 40-something reviewer was super-pleased when an old favorite returned. I wasn't expecting it, but I really appreciated that character being brought back into the fold. A really nice Christmas gift for Star Wars fans. This movie maintains a steady pace, isn't overwhelmed with special effects and has been carefully crafted. Don't judge this book by negative press - go see it for yourself.