This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Another amazing flick from Garland. What seems at first to be a creature feature turns into a philosophical meditation on grief, betrayal and identity. I'm still pondering the ending, which is a plus, not a negative. Natalie Portman's acting and screen presence have improved a lot since her Star Wars days.

I re-watched this in preparation for the new one because I'd forgotten much of it. It's still full of plot holes and seat of the pants 'science', but those old characters still resonate. Luke in the Millenium Falcon galley ruminating about Han's death and being reminded by R2 of young Leia's original message to Obi Wan. I like how he rejects the Jedi way in this one. A bold move for this franchise. I wonder how they'll resolve it.