Blown away by this journey...

Rating: 8/10 (24 December 2017)

I got to admit that this film surprised me in so many ways. Granted I'm more favourable to the whole cannon than many, but my expectations weren't as high after the Force Awakens which I didn't warm too. However I really got into this and loved it.
We have the return of Luke but also a strengthening of the new stable of characters. Our Rebels are again under the cosh by the dark forces and escape seems hopeless, but hope can set you free.
Our two leads are excellent as the Jedi and Dark Side hopes, but very ably assisted by many others. It's Mark Hamill that all are interested in, and he is perfectly fine. Interesting how he carried his role.
Beneto Del Tor is in this too, but really his part seemed slapdash and a waste.
Action is great, the film looks wonderful and in the cinema it's a real experience.
Ignore any naysayers, this is worth the visit to the the cinema. A wonderful addition to the cannon that sets up the series well for the next movies.