Lots of philosophy, plot twists and surprises.

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2017)

The Last Jedi was such a beautiful film on so many levels, despite its flaws, it's a movie that will make you cry, smile, laugh and inspire you. The most notable surprise was the script, in that it wasn't as dumbed down as I expected it to be. Unlike the Force Awakens, which was just one giant nostalgic introduction to the characters, The Last Jedi had lots of philosophy, and for that it will stand the test of time as a movie I'll go back to over and over for inspiration and not just for the action-adventure.
There were so many memorable lines in this film. I won't spoil anything by saying too much but that's what Star Wars is all about. I'll never forget those moments that intrigued me as a kid, when Yoda would guide Luke, and when Qui-Gonn Jinn mentored young Anakin. There were a lot of memorable philosophical quotes in this film. For example, there was a scene where one of the Rebels worried over the fact that they were lacking firepower and expressed concern that it may not be enough to topple the evil First Order. Princess Leia approached the Rebel, took a look around, and watched some of the other Rebels as they displayed acts of bonding, such as laughter, and hugging, and then Leia replied, "We have everything we need."
Unlike so many movies today, The Last Jedi was very unpredictable. Just when you think something is sure to occur, the opposite happens. I was really on the edge of my seat for this one. Nothing was as it seemed. I can't really talk about anything else before mentioning the phenomenal acting by Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver. They were outstanding. They were so good that they looked like they were gonna pop or explode at times, and that also includes the wonderfully animated Supreme Leader Snoke, who was perfectly animated and in sync with the brilliant voice acting by the master of voice acting, Andy Serkis.
There is so much more I want to say but don't want to spoil too much. There are so many surprises in this film. But for all its praises, I admit, I was left wanting for more in the end, and at times, the film shifts tone from a serious one to one that borders on slapstick comedy. Star Wars always had its comedic moments, and I laughed during this film more than once, but I admit, some of the comedy did feel out of place at times. I also thought there were some major events in that film that required more explanation that was given, including the deaths of a couple of characters. Some of them died and I was left asking myself how.
All in all, I'd say this is the 4th best Star Wars movie behind episode 5, 6, and 3.