Great movie; genuinely confused by the backlash...

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2017)

I'm genuinely so utterly confused by the terrible ratings of this film. I can understand it not being your fav SW film, or being disappointed with the approach to the way that some of the questions we had were answered...but ratings of 1 and 2?! Are you kidding?
To me, this just boils down to having insanely high expectations, because a 1 or a 2 is a rating for like, a B-list film.
Just because you don't agree with the approach does NOT mean that this is not a quality film. The graphics/visuals were spot on. The acting was also quality. The film consistently keeps you on the edge of your seat, and it is in no way predictable...which, I would imagine, is a plus. And, for the record, I'm not a newb to SW by any means.
Basically every SW film after the initial trilogy had huuuuuge shoes to fill, and it seems that anything that doesn't live up to ESB is a failure in a lot of fan's eyes. I just don't understand that, I guess.
A lot of people are apparently furious that Disney is in control now... but hey, Lucas made that decision, too. And he obviously trusted Disney with his creation or he would not have done it.
All that being said... go into this movie with an open mind, untainted by personal opinions about Disney, the director, etc...and you will surely enjoy it. There is nothing bland or boring about this film, and if you are a very visual person, as I am, it is sure to grab you by the heart.