Cast and crew, includingDaisy Ridley,Richard E GrantandJJ Abrams, assembled for the event, which saw the film screened to members of the public for the very first time .

Days before the official reviews arrive, fans who were lucky enough to attend the ceremony on Monday ( December) shared their initial thoughts on the final chapter of the trilogy.

It’s fair to say the reaction has been largely positive, which isn’t to say there hasn’t been some who were left feeling disappointed.

Those who are praising the film, though, have stated it’s the most “hopeful” of the three films, but also called it “dark and scary”.

Entertainment presenter Jake Hamilton said: “I worship this movie.”

ComicBook.com‘s Brandon Davis praised the film for its twists and turns, saying: “It’s big and full of surprises and, in the words of Luke Skywalker, ‘This is not going to go the way you think.’”                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Star Warsfan and founder ofLegion of LeiaJenna Busch said: “I am absolutely blown away! I’ve never been so satisfied by a film. This is the end of an era and a franchise that has defined my life and this did it justice in a way I didn’t imagine it could. 

However, whileCinemaBlendeditor Eric Eisenberg acknowledged that there are “good” elements in the film, he said there is “more that is disappointing”.

He wrote: “There are a number of choices that just don’t track, fan service that does not work, and ignored details that are missed. I’m bummed. ”

Many have also stated the film is almost too action-packed, with Terri Schwartz writing that it “felt like an apology forThe Last Jedi”, which was directed by Rian Johnson.

You can find a collection of reactions below.