Not much wrong with the last Jedi

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2017)

Not a frequent writer of reviews, only on a few occasions when something is really, truly bad. In this case TLJ is far from bad, but I believe the many 1-star reviews are.
There nothing (more) wrong with this than any other major motion picture these days, its just entertainment. And I liked the direction Johnson took us in TLJ.
Like Luke said this is not going to go the way you think, and the movie is al the better for it.
Yes, the Canto Bight subplot was unnecessary (but it is definitely Star Wars!) and could be dealt with differently. And Leia's spacedrift was far-fetched. But that does not maken this a bad film by any means.
Only think I disliked was the slapstick manner 'over the shoulder throw away' of the light saber by Luke at the start of the film. He should have used a manner which far more suited his feelings towards the Jedi and the force given his state of mind and should have trown the light saber in away in a more resolute manner.
I liked TFA, I loved Roque One and I think this is also a good new addition to the Star Wars universe. Better than any of the prequels (which I also do not dislike, but they are more forgettable that the OT). I'm not a fanboy who automatically likes everything Star Wars, I'm just a fan of movies in general and like being surprised by them sometimes. Where many are negatively suprised by TLJ, I definitely am not.
And I'm sure in IX we will find out how Maz Katana got a hold of Luke blue light saber that he lost on Bespin.