Well, I'm satisfied. Yes, the story is a bit rushed and there are too many balls in the air at once but the final film in a 42 year old series is a gratifying tribute to the saga that ultimately answers questions and ties up loose ends.
J.J. Abrams has co-written (with Chris Terrio) and directed a remarkable film that falls just short of greatness. I can't say it's entirely his fault though, as it's impossible to to achieve greatness in a series filled with incredible moments from the very beginning that, at this point, have become second nature. Mr. Abrams tries very hard though and I think fans will appreciate the effort. Rather than try something completely new, he draws on elements first introduced by George Lucas and pays tribute to the memories of Star Wars past.
The cast from the previous two films returns and Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, and John Boyega are never better as the next generation of heroes. Mr. Driver in particular is having quite the year in film. From his remarkable dramatic performance in "Marriage Story" to the central villain in a space opera, he is just amazing bringing depth and gravitas to Kylo Ren. Ms. Ridley has become an aspiring hero. Mr. Isaac supplies most of the humor tossing out one-liners even at the most perilous moments, lovingly evoking Han Solo, mostly at the expense of C3PO. Plenty of familar faces and droids are present and accounted for as well. Mr. Abrams even throws in a surprise or two.
Visual, to be expected, are fantastic, the action thoroughly exciting and there is plenty of emotional drama to bring the story to a close. As to the title, Mr. Abrams keeps us guessing right to the end. And if this is truly the end, well you know what they say, "when one door closes, Disney opens another one".
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