THE LAST JEDI

Well...good in parts, like the curate's egg.

The franchise can still get away with retelling the same story, right down to the same dialogue and still keep fans happy. A few surprises. A few too many cute new beasts. A better representation of women in fighting and command positions.

Daisy Ridley still great as Rey. Mark Hamill adequate, and I'm glad they gave him a substantial part this time (apparently he worked out for 10 months preparing for the last film, and then found he was only getting 30 seconds of screen time). Carrie Fisher looking her age - RIP, this was her curtain call.

When all is said and done, you can't NOT see it if you're a Star Wars buff -- but it did strain my personal buffness a bit.