TheBrotein

This movie was nothing but fan service. The story made almost no sense, half of the time I didn't really know what the heck was going on or why (Other than to fill 2.5 hrs with what probably could have been a short special on Disney+). The decisions made in this movie were made poorly. Fans were upset that Rian Johnson tried to do something different, so JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm took a step back and made the same ol rubbish. There were things I enjoyed about this film, but when I pay to see a movie, I don't want a nostalgia trip. I expect the story to have a purpose. This was supposed to be the grand conclusion to the legendary Skywalker Saga, and nothing felt grand. If you hated the prequels, this series of movies makes them look like gold. Kind of makes you wish they didn't even make the new trilogy because the saga ended so perfectly with Return of the Jedi. This film was not a good conclusion to a saga many of us loved like a friend.

This movie, no question is a very beautifully shot movie. Much like The Black Stallion of 1979 was. The horses were amazing too and the horse race was fun. The score was very nice. I enjoy this movie, and put it on often when I need something simple to watch. That's the key, this movie is simple. Although the acting annoys me, I still find myself coming back to this movie for that reason. It's under an hour long, it's simple and right to the point. In this movie, I think it works beautifully.