In short, it was good. Not great, but good, and fun to see on the big screen. One thing that’s a little weird is that, unlike the very first movie, which could stand alone (i.e., if another one hadn’t been made, there wouldn’t have been any loose ends), this feels different only because you know there’s a sequel–and there has to be to tie things up.

Also, there’s no ‘Jar-Jar’ factor either; nothing in the movie makes you cringe.