So this is basically a thread for those who have seen the movie or don't care to have certain things spoiled. proceed at your own risk.
So I just got back from seeing "The Last Jedi and I've gotta say it was even better than I thought it would be. It's actually better than "The Force Awakens".
First and foremost, contrary to what detractors have been saying after seeing the trailers, no, this is not just a rehash of "Empire Strikes Back". While there are similarities, the story is still original and fresh.
As big of a downer as Luke seems, he still gets quite a few funny moments. I got a good chuckle toward the beginning when Rey hands him the lightsaber. He holds it and looks at it for a couple seconds, then tosses it over his shoulder and walks away before locking himself in his hut.
Kylo Ren is definitely more impressive here than he was in "The Force Awakens". We learn more about his back story and his motivations, which makes him a more interesting character than just a Darth Vader wannabe. He has his sympathetic moments when he's not acting like homicidal maniac.
So now for the big stuff:
1. The resistance utterly gets their butts handed to them. The Rebels never got it this bad in the originally trilogy. By the end of the movie, what's left of the Resistance basically fits inside of the Millennium Falcon.
2. Kylo Ren accomplishes what Darth Vader could only dream of and kills his master, taking control of the First Order.
3. Luke dies at the end, having saved the day one last time.
4. Yoda. Oh how wonderful that was. That is all.
So, discussions, theories, opinions, etc. Feel free to chare here.