danhall86

It's not. Atleast not the one I ever wanted.

It's barely any better than the other failed sequels that have come since 1991. I might actually prefer some of the others, as much as I disliked them at the time.

Looking at it objectively, it's not an awful movie. But they built it up so much with the return of Cameron and saying it was a 'return to form' etc that I think the disappointment has hit twofold. It is a very, very average film.

I'm conscious of some 'gender politics' attached to this movie, or how it's perceived. Please understand that I was fully okay with having three female leads. Terminator has been the tale of 'the mother of the future' all along after all. Let's be clear that it was just a fairly poor film, regardless of gender.

There are still only two films as far as I'm concerned - T1 & T2. If you want the real follow up, get hold of copies of the comics 'T2: Cybernetic Dawn' and 'T2: Nuclear Twilight.' (Read them in that order). They wrapped up the story tidily and respectfully. This film achieved neither of those things.

Let's keep this short and simple so you can read it and get on with booking your tickets.

Best Things:

• The relationship between Chewie and Han is on point
• The music by John Powell is the best Star Wars music in a very long time
• It's more fun than anything made since the original trilogy and has that pulpy adventure vibe
• The characterization was accurate to the Han we know and love

Worst Things:

• A derivative sequence which channels Star Trek a little too much, but that doesn't really bother me
• The droid was a bit annoying, but I think it (she?) was intended to be.

This is now my fourth favourite SW movie, after the original trilogy. I really liked it that much. And if you're wondering, yes ESB is my no. 1

Ignore all the anti-Kathleen Kennedy hatred and the negative buzz around this film. It's everything a SW film should be (unless you really can't live without the force/jedi in a SW film).