this movie worked for me

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2017)

I get how a lot of people feel passionately about this movie... either for or against. I'm pleased to say this one worked for me! I'd say about 96% of it I found to be unexpectedly pleasing... only 4% I might've tweaked myself, but that stuff is negligible.
The main things I loved about LAST JEDI were the full-circle moments. When R2-D2 replayed Leia's original holographic message, to remind him of the stakes he still has in the fight against the Dark Side. When in EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Luke says to Yoda, "I'm not afraid." And Yoda tells Luke, "Yeah? You will be... you will be." And then we see Luke in this flick being rightfully scared by a momentary lapse of judgment... and the deadly repercussions for his students. And finally, When in RETURN OF THE JEDI on the forest moon of Endor, Luke tells Leia, "You have that power, too. In time you'll learn to use it as I have." This finally occurs onscreen during this movie!
So, yes... I'm a die-hard fan from the original era... and I've already seen this installment several times... and intend to see it many more while it's still on the big screen!