JJ nailed it!

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2019)

I grew up watching Star Wars and the original 3 movies were a big part of my childhood in the 1980s. Now, I'm certainly not a massive fan of the franchise but I do enjoy the saga and after a disappointing episode 8 I'm pleased to say JJ Abrams managed to bring it back on track and create an ending which was both emotional and true to the original movies. I felt like I was a 7 year old kid, back in the 80s all over again watching The Empire Strikes Back. The action and pace was non-stop, the cinematography incredible, the score excellent. But the thing I like about what JJ Abrams always does is he gets the emotion and tone just right, subtle hints of humor mixed with raw emotion and great character building, you feel for the characters, root for them and feel apart of the adventure!
I'm not surprised at some of the poor reviews as there are so many hardcore fans out there but just go with an open mind and watch this movie for what it's meant to be - an adventure in space, where good conquers evil and a final episode to a 42 year old franchise which brings just enough of the past 8 movies together to keep the fans happy (well most of them) but also delivers an incredible stand alone performance.
Well deserved 8/10.