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Part 9: Additional Assorted Odds and Ends

Before we wrap up, I just want to touch on a few other things that I liked about the movie that really didn’t fit into their own points.

First of all, Porgs are The Best. I love them. Give me all the Porgs. I will spend all of my money on those good little fat capitalistic birds. I love "˜em. There was maybe one too many Porg scene in the movie, but they weren't overused on the whole.

Neither was the comedy, which was perfect for balancing out the movie’s darker themes. I didn’t find real time to talk about Adam Driver's continuing performance as the most nuanced Star Wars villain, although it’s a standout in the film. I also love his dynamic with Hux. It shows the fragile state of fascist rule, with everybody sniping at each other until it all falls apart.

That final scene is the most emotional and impactful final scene of any of the films. It’s a perfect visualization of the film’s major themes. Mark Hamill is a terrific actor who does not get the credit he's due (Seriously, between this and his performance in Brigsby Bear earlier this year, dude is killing it).

Carrie Fisher is wonderful as always, and if this is her last role, it’s one hell of a closer to a great career. The movie is also visually beautiful and just a stunner to behold. There's a lot to like about it.