@dannyland I felt the same. It feels like its own film. Freed from the shackles the previous two set for themselves, this one was able to go forth and explore new territories. I await the final episode of this trilogy anxiously!
@dannyland looks like we didn't watch the same movie
Shout by Dreadlock UnicornVIP 3BlockedParent2017-12-10T20:26:05Z— updated 2019-07-28T23:14:03Z
EDIT: upon rewatch, I believe the open bar and pageantry of the premiere enabled me to put on goggles that shielded me from the trainwreck that is this film. Rian Johnson is a sorry excuse for a writer. It will probably be retconned at least 5 times in episode 9.
World Premiere Review: Vague, Spoiler-Free Edition
It was amazing. It still does nostalgic fan service, but nowhere near what Episode 7 or Rogue One felt like. It feels like its own film. It gets a little slow and repetitive in the last half of the first third of the film, but after the major show down in the middle of the film, it's non-stop action that's brilliantly paced. GO SEE IT!