Anyone who thinks phantom menace told a coherent story well is wrong. It's a turgid mess.
Last Jedi is a better film than any of the prequels and probably Jedi. The whole politically correct/ feminist complaint is complete bollocks. Simply because the casting directors aren't simply hiring white men for every other role is not the same as having some 'agenda'. It's smart casting when they need to have the film appeal to a more global audience.
As for the plot. It's perfectly fine. It gives the characters decent arcs. Finn realises he can't run away from every problem and that sometimes standing and fighting for something is more important. Rey learns that legacy and heritage are less important than trying to improve the future. Even kylo ren ditches his Darth Vader Coldplay, kills his pseudo emporer master and decides to take control of his own destiny. Even Poe Dameron learns to stop being the cliche hot head character and put his trust in others. Non of this was convoluted and even my mates nine year old son understood what was happening, more so than the utter mess that was phantom menace.
As for Luke. Well his arc made the most sense. He's not the same guy he was. He's wallowing in failure before realising it should be a learning experience. Thematically his final scenes reminded me of the final charge to oh fortuna in Excalibur.
Just because it goes in a different direction doesn't mean it's badly written.
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