Give it a chance!

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2018)

I saw The Last Jedi on the opening night - at first I wasn't quite sure what to think, I really enjoyed some parts and I was unsure about others. I talked it over with some friends, read other reviews and spent time thinking about it.. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love all of it either, at that point I probably would have given it 6/10.
A few months later, I watched the movie again when it was released on iTunes and I loved it. The few parts I was unsure about the first time didn't bother me anymore, and the parts I had enjoyed the first time were even better - overall, I really liked how different it was. I picked up on a lot of extra details the 2nd time too. I also watched it again with the directors commentary and it's great to hear Rian's thoughts and reasons for including certain things - I really liked his thought process on it all.
I think this is a strong film in the Star Wars saga - of course, it wasn't quite what people expected which is why so many people have been very vocal about their disappointment, but if you actually give it a chance, and I'd encourage everyone who is angry and rating it 1* to do that and watch it again, you might actually enjoy it.
I'm excited for Episode 9 now!