Sheesh. Everyone's a critic.

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2019)

I remember seeing A New Hope with my Dad in the theater. Then many times after that when it appeared on TV and then VHS etc. I've followed it all and 40 years later, I still love these movies. I think what makes people so crazy is that they seem to be expecting an Oscar worthy film that's never meant to be that way in the first place. It's pure fantasy entertainment and when you look at it from that perspective it just works. It did for me anyway. I was satisfied that they answered all the critical questions. Some things dont need a feasible or even a great explanation. It just is what it is. Acting was great. The cinematography was stellar. There were many awesome moments that brought back the magic. Loved the ending. The one thing that was very out of place was the lesbian kiss at the ending celebration. Totally took me out of the story and was like a wet blanket, honestly. Im not down on LGB, but this moment didnt have a place in this story, was obviously shoehorned in by special interest groups, and it was jarring. It's clear the direction that Disney is going sooner rather than later. Conservative parents, be advised. Other than that, great movie. Almost perfect.