Not my #1 Star Wars film, but definitely in the Top 5!

Rating: 8/10 (11 March 2018)

I have seen EVERY SINGLE RELEASE of EVERY STAR WARS FILM in the theatre since the first, & The Last Jedi was an excellent ride - I can't wait to rewatch it several more times & dig deeper!
What I liked: the unexpected turns. Where the last movie was at times predictable, this one shattered my expectations in great ways, making me anticipate where the story went next. Mark Hamill's acting was some of the best of his career. Lastly, I loved the theme of "hope" laced throughout.
What I disliked: OK, I didn't hate this, but there were times the humor felt a little out of place. Sure, I still laughed, but I felt odd doing so more than once. It didn't trainwreck the film by any means, but still... it may have been a mis-step.
Overall, an exciting story, solid acting, strong theme, & lot's of surprises gives this one a lot of re-watchability, & definitely places it among my Top 5 Star Wars films:
1. Return of the Jedi
2. A New Hope
3 The Force Awakens
4. Empire Strikes Back
5. The Last Jedi