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Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2017)

I had a feeling THE LAST JEDI would be divisive purely for the fact that Rian Johnson (who is known for complex, unusual tales) was the lead creative force behind it. For me, this movie was excellent! It subverted expectations... yet what it did deliver were events, emotions and character arcs that I had no idea I wanted until I saw them. So, the surprises, the substance, along with the permission to break new ground fit with my sensibilities.
When I was very young, I thought the Force was like gravity... stagnant and reliable... but more and more the notion that the Force is ever-evolving and reacting to galactic events makes the journey forward less predictable and more interesting... multi-faceted.
This new kind of STAR WARS, more sophisticated and open, should herald a new audience into a solid, fascinating and enjoyable franchise.