Don't trust the critics...or the fans

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2017)

Well, I may not have loved this movie as much as many critics...but I did not hate this movie nearly as much as many fans either. There were moments that really worked: arguments over destiny, epic lightsaber battles, and some plot misdirections that kept you guessing. More than anything, there were some cool risks that paid off with some of the most memorable moments in the franchise's history. But in between the humor often felt forced and the twists often felt too convenient. Long story short: there was a movie in there I liked (Rey's journey of discovery) even if there was a movie I liked less (Finn's adventures across unnecessary sub-plots). Even the best Star Wars movies have some flaws.