Convoluted Mess

Rating: 5/10 (8 January 2020)

It was better than the last jedi, but thats not saying much. JJ Abrams having to do so much damage control from the last movie really hurts this film and the trilogy as a whole. The plot is also hindered with an abundance of fan service and predictability, its essentially a copy paste of the OT movies. Bringing back Palpatine just seems un-creative and hurts the entirety of the saga, not just the sequel films.
There are a few redeeming qualities of this movie. Adam Driver is excellent in this role, and seeing his struggle and his ultimate decision to become good is amazing. There is a ton of action that will keep the average viewer entertained.
After spending so much money to obtain LucasFilm, how was this not treated better? As a person that grew up with star wars, I am glad this trilogy is over.