Interesting thoughts on the ending. Speaking as one of Wook’s old geezers 😉 I’ve also been waiting a very long time for this.
The nostalgia was a part of my digging the ending, but not nearly as much as seeing the story restored. I was happy to get a glimpse of my hero 40 years later. A moment to take in the passage of time, followed by a couple of years to ponder his journey.
Real world, I really dug the last scene. I loved its silence and its style. I was glad it didn’t mirror anything familiar. It needed to feel far far away from Lucas. Best part of the film for me. It was the emotional pause I wanted.