I really liked the Last Jedi

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2020)

Personally, I really enjoyed this film a lot. Luke has lost his youthful optimism due to life experience and failure, and the central message of the film is to stop clinging to the past. This is intriguing. Moreover, the character development is strong. Luke finally overcomes his depression due to his past failure and manages a last act of dramatic heroics in a creative and powerful last stand. Poe Dameron starts to mature in his judgment of leadership tactics, preparing him for the greater responsibility he will take on in the future. People criticize the casino excursion, but it is through this experience that Finn develops commitment to a cause, rather than to be independent and sell himself to the highest bidder. Rey and Kylo Ren go through a fascinating development, pulled towards each other and yet apart. This culminates in an awesome fight scene, where they team up together against a common enemy, and then part ways. It's one of the best scenes, and Luke's final stand is a powerful ending. This has great characters, development and character arcs, incredible battles (space battles, lightsabers, and internal battles). It triggers emotions, and proposes a controversial philosophy for fans to discuss.
As the most polarizing Star Wars movie, the Last Jedi is essential viewing. I'd recommend anyone to watch it, and to make up your own mind about it.