A superb film, with daring and unexpected turns

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2017)

Rian Johnson shows absolute understanding of the Star Wars universe, warts and all, and goes to painstaking lengths to give us something fresh.
The critical analysis of the film is very accurate, and while the movie isn't without flaw, it is beautifully shot and intricately written. The first time I watched it, I was shocked and taken aback by the direction. But then, I took another look, and dropped all my expectations. Who are Rey's parents? The answer was in The Force Awakens. Why was Luke in hiding? The film answers this brialliantly and tells Luke's story with nuance. All of the mystery boxes set up by The Force Awakens have been handled brilliantly.