One of the most emotionally heavy films in the entire Star Wars saga and easily one of the best in the franchise

Rating: 9/10 (14 December 2017)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the second installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the eighth "Episode" in the overall series. Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper), it is one of the most emotionally heavy films in the entire Star Wars saga and easily one of the best in the franchise.
As with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I will not be posting any type of synopsis or mention of plot elements at this time, as discussing even the slightest moment could potentially spoil this entire film. All I will say is that it takes place shortly after Force Awakens and I will leave it at that.
Like its predecessor, The Last Jedi does just about everything right in terms of storytelling and character development, a far cry from George Lucas's prequel trilogy. The acting is strong and packs just the right amount of emotional impact a Star Wars film should. Practical effects and on-location sets are shown more frequently and CGI is only used when absolutely necessary. One common criticism some had with Force Awakens was that it retread too many moments in other Star Wars films and felt unoriginal, however, in this film, there are several surprises and twists involving with some character's actions and their backstories that will likely come as a shock to many viewers. I still believe that the Star Wars series is in safe hands with Disney and I am already highly anticipating the release of Episode IX.
I rate it a solid 9/10