It really is nice getting to see another Star Wars story during the holiday season. I thought it was good to have something bridging the gap between the prequels and Episode IV (of course I liked the references to the Cantina, and cheered when Princess Leia showed up!), and this one felt more small-scale and personal than the usual sprawling epic.

That said, I still can't figure out why the Imperials were so focused on ruining Life Day, and the Wookiee effects really seemed off.