I’ve held off posting this for a bit to allow for more people to have a chance to see the movie. I myself fastidiously tried to avoid any of the trailers* or reviews (even managed to dodge a few on the radio!) or overall impressions before I saw it so that I would go in fresh…

First SW film since the prequel! Disney at the helm! Many films coming! I didn’t go to the theatre with my lightsabre, but I did go with a good friend who is the biggest SW fan I know of, which, in my estimation, was the best and most appropriate way to see the film. Despite my self-imposed review embargo, I was keenly anticipatory. Let’s go to the stars!

Potential spoilers ahead!

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