Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 2019
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zalo248Dec 26, 2019
This movie is such a joke. Feministic movements just killed this franchise.
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PalegradDec 26, 2019
You can't kill such series.
Disney: hold my beer.
I mean, 7 wasn't bad. 8 was bit disappointing - but we all believed 9 will be true return of the Jedi. They won't - they fix plot holes by putting even bigger plot holes. Well done Disney
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AlthenorDec 26, 2019
Unquestionably entertaining if you are not hardcore fan you going to have fun!
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RadianceMarieDec 26, 2019
Loved it.Very well done. I don't understand the negative reviews. I am glad I chose to see it
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ExMassEffectFanDec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film was depressingly bad. I had hoped Disney would find a way to fix everything broken by The Last Jedi but it seems bringing Luke Skywalker back to life was beyond them. The plot itself just bounces around from planet to planet with Kylo Ren narrowly missing Rey over and over. Palpatine is also back for no good reason which desecrates the legacy of Return of the Jedi by negating Anakin’s sacrifice. This just isn’t a good movie, but I can live with ignoring them and continuing to re-read the Zahn novels every so often.… Expand
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NorticusDec 26, 2019
This is a Star Wars movie for Star Wars fans, it's as simple as that. Yes I understand a lot of the criticisms being leveled at it from a critical perspective, but fundamentally, as a big star wars fan it was very fun to watch. People aren'tThis is a Star Wars movie for Star Wars fans, it's as simple as that. Yes I understand a lot of the criticisms being leveled at it from a critical perspective, but fundamentally, as a big star wars fan it was very fun to watch. People aren't understanding the near impossible job JJ had here. Not only did the Last Jedi leave the resistance almost completely wiped out and with no direction, he also had to bring together all 9 films of the series in to one larger story arc that made sense and involved characters from all eras. Was it the most creative film ever? No, but it was never meant to be. It was meant to give star wars fans a final send off to the setting and characters they have known for decades, and it did that brilliantly.… Expand
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ExquisDec 26, 2019
It looks flashy at times, but this movie has more issues than i can count. Best summary i can give is that it feels like a bad fanfic.
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FatimasamiraDec 26, 2019
A movie that I'll watch over and over again and love every minute of it. Great way to end the Saga
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ChickenBurgersDec 26, 2019
Unimaginably bad. Next time I'll ask Disney to send **** directly to me by post. Graphics was fine, that is +1.
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MichaelPraytorDec 20, 2019
This film is reminiscent of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Batman vs Superman. It's a product, made by a corporation, with the intent of trying to please as many fanboys as possible. In the end, it accomplishes nothing it sets out to achieve.
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chkaDec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An epic ending for an epic saga. This film holds all the pieces of iconic universe together. As most people rate this film in a motion picture perspective, it’s not the right way in this case. Rise of Skywalker is first of all an ending, proper ending for Star Wars saga. It’s needless to say that it exceeded all my expectations. It does not only finish the long-lasting story but explains previous, underrated episodes of sequel trilogy. Star wars is a saga for fans, random viewers won’t enjoy it. Film introduces us to many new Force tricks and abilities, which follow the canon of the universe and explain us everything happened in the galaxy before. Sides of the Force

Through the film we see a fight between light and dark sides of the force - not only in epic lightsaber fights but also in characters’ emotions. While Ben Solo is trying to overtake Kylo Ren, Rey tries to stop her inner darkness from taking control of her body and mind. Through their emotions and actions we sometimes feel one of their personalities slightly overcome other. Little things that make this film actually good.

This film has a lot of little aspects you most likely didn’t notice while watching the movie. Anyway, they really improve overall impression of the film. For example Finn does quite look like a ex-stormtrooper by missing shots much more than other characters, or Ray and Ben Force balancing each other while they are fighting with themselves. Such details and references really make you understand the work behind this movie. Those above are only two of many little ‘experience improvers’.

Ending

Ending of the movie not only shows us a very emotional and massive battle but also leaves the universe prepared for new characters to step in. Let me explain. I expected the final battle to be epic, but in reality it overcame all of my expectations multiple times. It’s understandable, because it’s finishing galaxy’s most recognisable saga. Hundreads of thousands ships of all sizes cooperated to destroy Emperor Palpatine’s fleet once and forever - that even sounds massive and epic

Even though Rey destroyed the last Sith, it’s not the end. As we know from original films, Force has to be balanced. After Palpatine’s death force became more disbalanced, than it ever was before in Star Wars universe. So, there has to appear someone, who will return balance to the Force - but this time by using dark side. There are plenty of candidates for that role, but that’s a story for another time. It’s a smart move from movie creators... and that makes it so good. Overview

Film is a must-see for all Star Wars fans. It finishes the saga in most epic way possible and has tons of easter eggs and references to original trilogy, so you most likely won’t be disappointed. It definitely does not deserve a rating of 53. In my opinion, it’s solid 95.… Expand
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FuzziSlippersDec 26, 2019
I would have given this movie a zero, considering it’s liberal snowflake debauchery, and Disney’s butchering of the renowned and beloved series. Not to mention, Rey, the ultimate Mary-sue, who’s only excuse for being as powerful as she is, isI would have given this movie a zero, considering it’s liberal snowflake debauchery, and Disney’s butchering of the renowned and beloved series. Not to mention, Rey, the ultimate Mary-sue, who’s only excuse for being as powerful as she is, is the fact that she is a Palpatine. Frankly, I can’t think of anything good about this movie other than the special effects and visuals. The acting is at best mediocre. I don’t blame J.J Abrams, he did the best he could with what he had to work with after the abysmal piece of **** that is Last Jedi. Oh wait... yes I can, there is one good thing about this waste of production. The fact that Rose, one of the useless, most meaningless characters in the entirety of Star Wars, more meaningless and worthless than even Jar Jar Binks, was REMOVED FROM THE MOVIE! Damn, at least Jar Jar served an actual purpose had an actual role and was pivotal to the plot of the prequels. Defending Naboo, and helping push Palpatine’s goal of consolidating the Senate and eventually naming himself Emperor. I’m actually glad true Star Wars fans attacked her character’s actress the way they did, she had no place in the Star Wars universe, literally **** her. Point being, I decided instead despite how awful this movie is, to give it a 5 out of 10 just for the sheer fact that of all the despicable things about this movie one good thing happened, and that was effectively writing Rose out of the movie by giving her the meaningless role her worthless character deserves.… Expand
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tremaultDec 20, 2019
Second viewing today, my score is changing from 7 to 3. I initially wanted to give JJ Abrams credit for having to deal with what Rian Jonson did.... but JJ did NOT have to introduce so many extra pointless characters, he did NOT have toSecond viewing today, my score is changing from 7 to 3. I initially wanted to give JJ Abrams credit for having to deal with what Rian Jonson did.... but JJ did NOT have to introduce so many extra pointless characters, he did NOT have to introduce a deus ex machina. That was completely unnecessary. So much in this film is unnecessary, some is completely pointless. it only adds extra material to a film that was already way too packed and with major pacing problems. What we have been given is a bloated mess with scenes that fly past so quickly that we are reeling, trying to catch up, trying to remember who that person was, where they are going, what their objective is...… Expand
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SuchaporkhuntDec 26, 2019
Garbage. Total garbage film. They killed Star Wars. Rey sucks. Plot sucks. Should have pirated it
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SlyFox501Dec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the movie cinematically was very breathtaking. Honestly JJ I knew wasn’t going to disappoint when it came to that. But the story line suffered a bit due to its servers degree of fan-service. To be expected at a quiet attempt to save the finalization of the trilogy, TROS seems to bounce all over the screen with new scenes picking up precedent before being able to process the current emotion which overcame us in the movie. If you’re a Star Wars fan you will love the character arcs/developments, as well as the featured characters in the movie. I highly suggest it compared to the weaker 8th installment to the Star Wars movies. A Star Wars fan will be screaming with childhish delight in the theatre.… Expand
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metachirrupDec 26, 2019
It's like a Star Wars pic-n-mix film. They threw a bunch of ideas into a bag from god knows where and we were left with a hodgepodge of poor pacing, strange tonal shifts and inexplicable character behavioural changes. Some of the ideas showedIt's like a Star Wars pic-n-mix film. They threw a bunch of ideas into a bag from god knows where and we were left with a hodgepodge of poor pacing, strange tonal shifts and inexplicable character behavioural changes. Some of the ideas showed some promise and were enjoyable to see realised, but overall it made it hard to believe or invest in the story. The only aspect of the film that was (mostly) flawless was the visuals, with some stunning set-pieces. But the rest could have been heavily edited and refined.… Expand
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jabbDec 25, 2019
Tries to wrap-up 9 movies... while they have absolutely no plan for the last 3. When there is an agenda and fans don't agree with it, you end up with this creative mess, where on one hand you need to sell enough tickets and on the other handTries to wrap-up 9 movies... while they have absolutely no plan for the last 3. When there is an agenda and fans don't agree with it, you end up with this creative mess, where on one hand you need to sell enough tickets and on the other hand you try to re-write all SW history. In each movie the 'balance' changes between the dark (a forced agenda) and the light (SW original themes) so we end up with this incongruent trilogy that aims to have the final word on the series.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantDec 26, 2019
Aside from some impressive special effects and a few unexpectedly satisfying moments, this mediocre (and allegedly final) installment in this storied franchise rests on a mostly uninteresting and largely unimpressive story line that serves asAside from some impressive special effects and a few unexpectedly satisfying moments, this mediocre (and allegedly final) installment in this storied franchise rests on a mostly uninteresting and largely unimpressive story line that serves as little more than a vehicle for linking together some of the greatest hits of the "Star Wars" series. That's unfortunate, given that viewers really deserved something spectacular to wrap up the long-running saga (that's if you believe this really is the end, which is highly unlikely given what a cash cow this has been for the filmmakers and distributors). But, considering the prominence accorded to lesser characters, the walk-on roles assigned to the franchise's most charismatic figures and a narrative full of plot holes, the picture serves up a combination of elements that just doesn't work as well as it could or should have. Time for a rest for the "Star Wars" saga so it can retool and come up with fresh, new and more viable material.… Expand
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bleemusDec 26, 2019
While not perfect, I feel like Episode IX does a very good job of both wrapping up the new trilogy, and entire story arc. Easily the best movie of the new trilogy, it has the best continuing story with minimal time sinking distractions thatWhile not perfect, I feel like Episode IX does a very good job of both wrapping up the new trilogy, and entire story arc. Easily the best movie of the new trilogy, it has the best continuing story with minimal time sinking distractions that are in so many of the newer movies (codebreaker, pod races, etc).

There are some good new force abilities that are both interesting and fun to watch. However, one of the new abilities that becomes one of the critical plot devices of the movie leads to a bit of eye rolling and leads me to give it a slightly lower rating.

Either way, I enjoyed the movie overall, and look forward to seeing it again!… Expand
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JawnousemanDec 26, 2019
Very satisfying ending to the saga. Couldn't have done any better and all of the armchair directors need to get over themselves.
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Hobbit69Dec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first 45 minutes of the movie felt rushed and Forced, felt like they were building the first half of the movie around Leia only to conclude her character later in the movie as a distraction for Rey to mortally wound Kylo but then force heal him to health and then run away from him? You can see how absolutely crazy and hectic this writing is within the first hour and honestly could barely stand watching it to the end. The prequels are better than this **** in my opinion. Only good thing in this film was the visual FX and the acting. Poor Finn's only job was to yell Rey's name… Expand
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DelmarStereoDec 26, 2019
Actores horribles y sin carisma,historia infantil,sin argumento,sin creatividad reciclada de la trilogia original;Disney trae de vuelta al emperador y ni siquiera explica como es que esta vivo, Disney manda a la m***** a los fans de Star WarsActores horribles y sin carisma,historia infantil,sin argumento,sin creatividad reciclada de la trilogia original;Disney trae de vuelta al emperador y ni siquiera explica como es que esta vivo, Disney manda a la m***** a los fans de Star Wars nuevamente, al final de la pelicula se ven 2 lesbianas besandose, eso es lo unico que le interesa a Disney mostrar en toda su basura de pelicula, la correccion politica.… Expand
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mtown9999Dec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a mess of a movie with a lot of unexplainable plot holes. I couldn’t wait for it to end.… Expand
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menearj1Dec 26, 2019
This movie was great. I loved it. It was full of action, new places, comedy, and emotion. I was also a pretty great wrap up to what was a story that was going off the rails with the Last Jedis addition. Stop being sheep and agreeing with theThis movie was great. I loved it. It was full of action, new places, comedy, and emotion. I was also a pretty great wrap up to what was a story that was going off the rails with the Last Jedis addition. Stop being sheep and agreeing with the "critics". Go actually watch it and then give it a rating.… Expand
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Rus_guyDec 26, 2019
Я могу указать как минимум 100 ляпов и т.п. вещей, но мне настолько стало скучно после фильма что мне лень...
3 words "peace of ****
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LasseeDec 26, 2019
An epic end for the saga, but it could be better.
The Soundtrack was perfect for this movie with melodies of all 8 previous movies.
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yogibbearDec 26, 2019
They wrote themselves into a corner with the Last Jedi. Then they write themselves out of that corner with it. I think it is a hard 6. My score will not go any higher and will probably drop with time. The visuals and cinematography are whereThey wrote themselves into a corner with the Last Jedi. Then they write themselves out of that corner with it. I think it is a hard 6. My score will not go any higher and will probably drop with time. The visuals and cinematography are where the money has been spent and of course it looks great. Sadly the story requires you to switch off your brain and not question what is happening to accept it. South Park predicted this would be the result years ago and they were right. TLDR you do not want JJ to make a movie without a strong set in stone writing team that has already worked out what they are doing. Sadly they did not and there are endless mistakes in this movie that you are forced to overlook through all the quick cuts. An overwhelming neurological psychotic mess. If you don't blink and switch off it's probably fine. I would not recommend it. Ruined by Episode 8 and the lore problems that created. This doubled down on trashing the story. Adam Driver was probably the best part of the whole trilogy and he acted well despite the garbage he was given.… Expand
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Trey82Dec 26, 2019
A movie that will lose you within the first 10 minutes.
Remember when Leia was blown into space? And she came back in, and the audience' collectively tuned out, in a flurry of disappointment.
Remember when they jumped into hyperspace andA movie that will lose you within the first 10 minutes.
Remember when Leia was blown into space? And she came back in, and the audience' collectively tuned out, in a flurry of disappointment.

Remember when they jumped into hyperspace and destroyed the ship? And while that looked cool... that isnt how the series worked. You cant just introduce 'fuel' and hyperspace suicide runs like that!

Needless to say, the first 10 minutes includes one of those kinds of ... 'franchise ruiner' scenes. Within the next 3 minutes you will see the other one. Not even 15 minutes in, and we are staring down two facepalm scenes and the action is REALLY badly paced. Jumping.. literally.. from scene to scene, within the scene, within space, within the story. Just too fast, too much to take in. Too much happening ~ and THERE ISNT EVEN ANYTHING HAPPENING!
We get a terrible space battle, a terrible confrontation and a heavy-handed training montage.

Now all of these things aside, it can be forgiven because it was expected.
Is it the SW that you know and love? No. Is it a modern day masterpiece? No.
Is it a lot of fan service, a lot of pandering to new audiences and an action fest? Yes.
That is.. very expected, and that is okay.

What is NOT okay is that it feels like work to watch this. You dont go into this with a sensee of awe, you watch it because you feel like you have to. You know what else felt like work? Avengers endgame. But it overcomes that and entertains within the first 5 minutes.

As a series finale, I highly recommend you wait until its available at home. I feel like if I could pause this, walk away, sigh and drink a beer.. it might be better paced than being forced to watch this as a whole. One sitting is too much.… Expand
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JohnathanTDec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel sorry for Daisy and Adam. They were given over inflated characters with force abilities that leave the audience saying, "how did they learn that?" This is so over the top it makes the original movies seem real.… Expand
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GittoploDec 26, 2019
Just came out of IMAX Waterloo. You know what? I enjoyed it. Heard so much negativity beforehand that I seriously didn't know what to expect. It wasn't bad at all but it wasn't great. Why didn't JJ Abrams do all three films? Really poorJust came out of IMAX Waterloo. You know what? I enjoyed it. Heard so much negativity beforehand that I seriously didn't know what to expect. It wasn't bad at all but it wasn't great. Why didn't JJ Abrams do all three films? Really poor planning.

First half is very exhilarating, so much happens - maybe too much - and there are quite a few crucial reveals. I have one major gripe - SPOILERS!!!!!!!!! They should have kept the Emperor as a spirit, in line with many past Sith lords in the canon. Him being alive and then fully coming back critically devalues the original trilogy imo. Devalues what Vader did. Final showdown should have been longer and more epic. But I loved the Sith planet and all the minions there. Best location so far in the series. SPOILERS END. Plus, not a big fan of some Disney flavoured kiddie stuff but it is what it is.

Apart from that it was a decent ending to the series. The final trilogy that felt a little bit unnecessary in retrospect. But for what it is, I give it 7.5. I hope they do Exar Kun or Darth Revan trilogy next.… Expand
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AlleopsoDec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ill start of by saying the only reason im giving this movie a 3 is because of the CGI and the Fanservice. It's very well made in that regard. Apart from the choreography which is mediocre at best compared to the prequels.

Plotwise it must be the worst story consering anything star wars wise. Even most of the Star Wars legends stories have deeper and more well-thought plots than this. Rise of Skywalker? My ass should have been named Rise of Palpatine if something. She is not a skywalker, never will be and never can be, and just because she have the blood of palpatine it doesnt make sense she can everything from the start? It would be different if she was a skywalker due to their high count of midi-chlorians but I never heard anything like that consering the blood of Palpatine. Mastering the Light Saber after no practice beating Kylo Ren who have spent most of his life practicing and mastering the force and light saber. He even have the stronger blood? The reason Palpatine believed in Vader was because he knew he would be stronger than himself?!

Second Death Star?! Wtf, It blew up? Remeber that mega explosion at the end of Return of the Jedi? Yeah that one, that was the Death Star. It blew up to **** extinction. How can HALF THE DEATH STAR BE ON A RANDOM ASS PLANET? Like come on. J.J Abrams didnt think this through. Palpatine DIED. Though sure in Legends he survived through clones but eventually got killed. But then again if you watch an interview made with Ian McDiarmid he asked George Lucas if there was any chance he survived, George said No, he's dead, Gone, Mega dead. (Not in those exact words but pretty much sums it up)

Like some people before have mentioned regarding Finn - He escaped because he didnt want to fight anymore, yet again the first thing he does is to fight for the "Rebellion"? Okay. Rebellion? What Rebellion? Didnt they unify the galactic in Return of the Jedi and should have all the resources in the entire GALACTIC to fight this "First Order nonsense". If it was that easy for them to take controll of the Galactic that it wasnt even worth mentioning how they got control of it, then why did Palpatine go through all that trouble to form the Galactic Empire? All he had to do was go to Korriban or w/e the name of the planet was in the last movie, cant remeber the name of it... Sit on the throne and wave his stick and bam - He have control of the entire Galaxy. TL;DR If you only want fanservice Star Wars sure you can enjoy it. If you want to experience the plot and enjoy Star Wars to it utmost dont be arsed watching this movie.… Expand
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burstupDec 26, 2019
Full of plot holes, nonsensical MacGuffins and silly additions, e.g.: Force Skype now gives Jedi and Sith the ability to teleport objects. Riiight. Boring and cringeworthy.
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guy2000Dec 26, 2019
Специально здесь зарегистрировался, чтобы поставить 0.Спасибо дисней, просрали одну из самых лучших франшиз.
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FellfroschDec 26, 2019
Depressiv and meaningless ending of a Saga. 40 years of suffering from a whole family for nothing.
A story with 1 dimensional characters and no logical background. No time for talking, grieving, developing. One action sequence chasing theDepressiv and meaningless ending of a Saga. 40 years of suffering from a whole family for nothing.
A story with 1 dimensional characters and no logical background. No time for talking, grieving, developing. One action sequence chasing the next. All for a few good views.
If you don't think to much the movie might be good and entertaining. But a soon as you want more as stupid fights and actions you are in the wrong movie.
The concept of balance, the Grey are forgotten. Back to good vs evil. No deep dialoges. Star wars should be a fairy tale, but this movie was a tragedy. No hope left. The end of a Saga in ashes. A fairytale which left 2 kids in my cinema crying like hell. What's wrong disney?… Expand
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BenderthefourthDec 26, 2019
Nobody that loves movies and reason can't be in their right mind to express a positive review about this movie. People, we gotta be true, enough with the lies: let's see what we have in front of our eyes. Those who fail to do this will beNobody that loves movies and reason can't be in their right mind to express a positive review about this movie. People, we gotta be true, enough with the lies: let's see what we have in front of our eyes. Those who fail to do this will be judged by history. I'm talking about the critic reviews, from the "professionals", that I saw coming here today, here today after waiting some days to really understand what I saw. There's a good reason to think that many professionals would be scared to express negativity against the Disney empire, I guess that's the only reason to give a positive review to this... movie: it is an extended trailer.
Those people lost all their credibility in this month of December of 2019 where Ep 9 of our beloved Saga has concluded a trilogy of disasters!
The movie it's so bad, I couldn't believe that there were people with functioning brains behind this exploit... but apparently there's tons of people and tons of money behind it, but the problem is that they think that the people in the other side are stupid. They thought we would eat everything they would throw at us, because we are blind from the passion: I am afraid that that was a wrong assumption: those people will be judge.

This is the conclusion of a way of working and a way of thinking that has gone bad. You can really feel, it is palpable, all the production problems they had. Watching this movie it's like watching a plumber trying to put patches on several holes where water leaks: The more he patches the more other holes form. We all know why this happened. Ep 7 had a direction, Ep 8 destroyed that direction - went in a different way, Ep 9 picked up the new direction ( it was an obligation after all) then also picked up the first direction from Ep 1 and tried to patch all the mess together... well, thanks for this.
Almost everything about the movie sucks. There's no Star Wars here! They killed the Star Wars vibe, they did not understood Star Wars. But there's too many bad things to talk about and only 5000 characters! Hey a new fetish has born these days: watching Rant movies! We can thank the new trilogy for that! Fan Rant movies are a thing now, and they are so much entertaining that the movies! why? well: they makes us laugh. Why laugh and not crying in disappointment? Because, silly, you need not to consider this trilogy has canon: Star Wars ended with The Return of The Jedi. That's it. The rest is comedy.

The story is nonsensical, the characters have no deepness, the franchise classical vibe it's not there - ever, resulting in the fan service things really forced and a lack of respect... this is a mess.

Please do as I do:
Do not consider this movies as Star Wars sequels.
Let's spread this way of thinking, not because we hate this person or that company, but because the product that was made it's not up to the standards. So yeah, we have the right to deny the "effort".
I salute you all.… Expand
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RatedRexDec 26, 2019
Same tired stuff over and over. It would be nice to see them take the franchise in another direction. But, I guess, if they do that the fanboys would riot.
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RiseofSkywalkerDec 26, 2019
Don't listen to the critics! It's one of the best Star Wars movies ever! The emotion is this movie is every bit as intense as Empire Strikes Back. The critism on this movie is hypocritical because you could say the same about the OriginalDon't listen to the critics! It's one of the best Star Wars movies ever! The emotion is this movie is every bit as intense as Empire Strikes Back. The critism on this movie is hypocritical because you could say the same about the Original Trilogy movies. Hell, Chewie even does a Tarzan yell in Return of the Jedi. If that movie came out today, these same people would tear it apart. Just enjoy the movie, it even makes LAst JEdi a better movie. I'm done with hating in the fandom of Star Wars. ANd I'm so happy JJ Abrams gave me this movie and made me feel as strongly about a new Star Wars movie as I did in the theaters in the early 1980's. Life is good again for me:)… Expand
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IthiamESDec 26, 2019
It is a **** **** If you want to see special effects is great. But the story doesn't have sense and treats to the spectator as a stupid.
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hitzestauDec 26, 2019
And J.J. Abrams strikes again... he truly is the "destroyer of franchises". First he killed Star Trek and now Star Wars. It is sad to see, how this 40 year-old saga has come to an end, it would have deserved a much better ending with moreAnd J.J. Abrams strikes again... he truly is the "destroyer of franchises". First he killed Star Trek and now Star Wars. It is sad to see, how this 40 year-old saga has come to an end, it would have deserved a much better ending with more respect to what has been established before.… Expand
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MeritCobaDec 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rise of the Skywalker consists of a sequence of set-piece scenes, some unnecessary, tied together by a spurious and poor story that is about finding a map to the evil emperor to kill him before he unleashes his fleet of planet killers. These scenes are strung together by (a lot of) exposition, sudden reveals (some that make no sense), odd plot twists(deus ex machina), coincidences and anything else that you can think off.

Just to give you a few examples of how badly things are done. Deus ex machina was originally a stage play device in which a god literally appeared out of nowhere to solve an issue or end a story. An adapted example is the fate of the Black Beast of Aaaaaargghh in the Holy Grail: the animator of the monster dies of an heart attack and thus it is no more. The problem with this story device is that it is a bad thing unless it is handled properly. In the example it is used for fun and it works. In ROS it is meant to end the story by having Rey defeat the emperor and it doesn't work because having to win by being granted godlike powers out of nowhere without a proper setup is just bad writing. Had the story worked towards this moment, in that Rey shows the ability to channel the force, then it might have worked.


Another bad scene is that moment where Rey jumps over a tie-fighter in the desert. So, why was Rey even there? The group is there to get a dagger that helps them to find the emperor. They have that dagger so they are just about to take off with the spaceship they have just found. But then Rey decides to walk into the desert saying that she needs to do something. It makes no sense for her to do this and it even endangers the mission as they loose the weapon and get Chewy captured. Making people do things that are explained with I need to do something is just bad writing.

At a certain moment the group goes to a planet where a former friend of Poe lives. She instantly finds him and in a few moments turns from hostile(wanting to kill him) to self-serving(shooting him for the bounty) to self-sacrificing(she gives him a device that gets them of the planet that she meant to use for herself). A few set pieces later the planet she lives on gets blown to smithereens. And some set pieces later we are shown that she survived without any explanation given. Ships that have been abandoned for a lengthy time work perfectly without much ado. In the case of the x-wing that gets lifted out of the water: you can actually see the seaweed hanging from the hull. Just to get to the next scene they ignore that ships exposed to the elements or scavengers will stop working. The list goes on and on and I have to stop out of sheer lack of space, but maybe the best example of how poor the story is, shown for the main story. In this movie the evil emperor is found to be alive. He has managed to create a fleet of star destroyers equipped with planet killer weapons. This is just told to us as there is no trace of this in the previous movies. Next he tells Kylo Ren to submit to him and kill Rey. Then he will unleash his fleet to subdue the galaxy. It is never explained why the emperor waits, where he got those ships from or the crew that fly them. -The good side finds this out and decides to stage a preemptive attack. But to do so they need to find the planet. So the first string of set piece actions is about finding a map finder, of which only two exists, that will lead them to the planet.This search then devolves into a series of fetch quests that lead to more MacGuffins. Thus the emperor gets introduced in an attempt to redo the plot of the first movies by casting him in the role of the emperor, Kylo in the role of Darth Vader and Rey in the role of Luke Skywalker. To hasten the conflict between Kylo and Rey they have a force link fight which is actually a struggle between the dark and the light side of the force. But also, in a more profound way, about being able to create your own destiny, which is the message of the movie. Granted this is the best part of the movie, but it is poorly executed and drowned by all the superfluous fluff. The end makes a mockery of everything as the emperor doesn't get defeated by either of them or them together but by Rey being granted godlike powers out of nowhere. The only thing that gets redeemed from the main story is actually Kylo Ren.

I understand that Abrams was facing a herculean task, but instead of doubling down, cut out the fluff and work with what there is he bloats the story with an emperor, another evil army, new characters and fan pandering. The result is a poorly written extended trailer.… Expand
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vihecuadorDec 22, 2019
Una película que rescata a la saga después del desvío brutal que representó la predecesora en donde Rian Johnson perdió el norte sobre las características de personalidad de los personajes. Si bien con aprietos argumentales, puede curar yUna película que rescata a la saga después del desvío brutal que representó la predecesora en donde Rian Johnson perdió el norte sobre las características de personalidad de los personajes. Si bien con aprietos argumentales, puede curar y recuperar el espíritu de Star Wars lo que la hace un film excelente para los fans de hueso colorado.… Expand
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PollyfloweerDec 25, 2019
Save your money. Maybe catch it on Disney+ when it comes out early next year.

Want explosions and cool fights? This movie isn't terrible for that, but there are better ones. You would have a better time watching Starkiller base blow up, or aSave your money. Maybe catch it on Disney+ when it comes out early next year.

Want explosions and cool fights? This movie isn't terrible for that, but there are better ones. You would have a better time watching Starkiller base blow up, or a ship ram through a dozen First Order's than watching this. It doesn't have emotional scenes that make you believe them. No part like when Luke or Han died where you feel something. It's just dragging yourself through it, waiting for something to look cool and when you thinkk it is it lets you down.

If you came for the writing or the story? Wrong place, too. It's nonsense most of the time, like they were rushing it. Corners cut, a budget with hundreds of millions and yet they couldn't scratch up two writers to make this worth it. I can watch an old movie without the booms or the bangs if it has good writing, but the quality of this movie both visually and story wise is a massive let down. Hard pass.

TL;DR? Save your money and catch it on Disney+, no one's gonna be talking about this one.… Expand
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123345678Dec 25, 2019
фильм очень плохой, такой скучный фильм я давно не видил, скатились уже звездные войны
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FUDISNEYDec 25, 2019
Disney ruined Star Wars. Johnson, Kennedy and Abrams should be ostracized and shunned by society.
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MrSparklesDec 25, 2019
Like many, Star Wars has played a vital role in my pop-culture upbringing. From the vast and imaginative world, to the characters and their adventures - George Lucas created something unique and captivating. Fast forward to the release ofLike many, Star Wars has played a vital role in my pop-culture upbringing. From the vast and imaginative world, to the characters and their adventures - George Lucas created something unique and captivating. Fast forward to the release of Rise of Skywalker - an ambitious film trying to please fans while also attempting to "fix" the missteps from its previous installment, The Last Jedi.

Putting plot, editing and dialogue aside - Rise of Skywalker has exciting action sequences, stunning visuals and interesting new characters, such as Babu Frik! Love that little guy. Unfortunately all this unravels with its jump-cut editing, slew of MacGuffins, and an uninspired plot rendering Anakin's trial(s) and tribulations invalid and pointless.

With Star Wars having influenced so many individuals, it's a shame to see 42 years of Skywalker history amount to this. An uninspired ending, claiming to be different and monumental, when in actuality it's forgettable and abysmal.… Expand
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KrauthausDec 25, 2019
What have you done george? I wish I could give a good review; but this movie was just ridiculous. I hope the money disney paid to lucas was it worth to destroy his legacy.
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thefakepierreDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR. I feel like the movie needs more time. It crammed too much. There is still some entertainment that can be gained. I still hate the fact that Darth Vaders sacrifice was changed all of a sudden.… Expand
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grashoppaDec 25, 2019
It was actually pretty good better than I expected, it wound up the Star Wars saga quite well a good couple hours of entertainment.
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AaronFDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie adds nothing new to the storyline and rips of parts of episode 6 blatantly such as Kylo Rens redemption and sacrifice to save Rey… Expand
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drscorpioDec 25, 2019
This is by far the best of the three most recent movies. It will not answer all of your questions, but it tries to address some of them. It's a lot of action and fan service. I found it enjoyable but a little flat. They did an excellent jobThis is by far the best of the three most recent movies. It will not answer all of your questions, but it tries to address some of them. It's a lot of action and fan service. I found it enjoyable but a little flat. They did an excellent job including Carrie Fisher in the film using extant footage and body doubles. There is none of the freaky recreation we say in Rogue One. At several places the narrative suffers from the her absence, but I respect the decisions her estate made. I saw the first film in the theater when I was 13. To varying degrees, every film after Empire has been a disappointment. This was no exception. But I thought it was a good attempt at resolving the "sequel trilogy."… Expand
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DaisyLastJediDec 25, 2019
Loved the movie one of the best star wars movie ....
End of saga...story lives forever...
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BorgisborDec 25, 2019
Great visuals, but no sense at all. Plot holes everywhere, bad characters... thank god it's over.
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Lucas_tDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost nothing in this movie was good, the script is a catastrophe, the movie is fast-paced, there is a huge lack of originality, and the main one that for me was the worst of all, the lack of respect for Rian Johnson. The only good things about this movie are the performances that fight to save the movie and the soundtrack that remains impactful.… Expand
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JTMONEY22Dec 25, 2019
Gave it a 4 because I love SW. Sloppy and lazy film. No story telling, Virtually NO explanations for anything, **** has to blow up every 5 minutes. Someone should tell JJ that meaningful dialogue is ok. First half of the film is just a bigGave it a 4 because I love SW. Sloppy and lazy film. No story telling, Virtually NO explanations for anything, **** has to blow up every 5 minutes. Someone should tell JJ that meaningful dialogue is ok. First half of the film is just a big jumble. Letting RJ direct the middle film was a mistake.JJ and RJ ignored the rules of the universe that were established over 6 films. Was happy when it ended. I hope they make more content like Rogue One and the Mandalorian.… Expand
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Gotcha1334Dec 24, 2019
Incredible film. Wraps up the saga in the best possible way after Ryan Johnson messed it up so badly.
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NHThreeDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some parts made me feel like the film maker thinks the audience is stupid. Falling through quick sand into a tunnel but the sand doesn’t come with you? And just happening to land on top of the mcguffin. Take the mcguffin to a place and land in the perfect spot to use it with out know how to use it before landing. This movie is supposed to cap the saga but the whole sequel trilogy there was no plan and it is very obvious.… Expand
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Plain_Sight_DocDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rey Palpatine Ruins Darth Sidious as a character. He was not interested in having a family, or children, just power. Healing powers and force resurrection negate any deaths from the previous films. Everyone’s death was meaningless and could’ve been avoided. “Clone Snoke” Ruins the prequels because clones cannot use the force, otherwise they would’ve cloned Jedi for the clone army.

Why would the wayfinder be in the emperors throne room on the destroyed Death Star? This would have to have been there before the Emperor was killed and before the new order. Why would the Emperor have a wayfinder to himself pre death? Darth Vader’s Sacrifice to save his son and kill the emperor was for nothing if the emperor just lived on.

Luke knowing Rey was a Palpatine ruins the story of him not wanting to train her. Everything was destroyed in Rise of Skywalker. The lore, the sacrifices. Everything is made meaningless and totally pointless. As far as I’m concerned , The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker do not exist. If they are allowed to be canon and exist, Star Wars is totally ruined and destroyed.

J.J. Abrams and the Disney executives should be removed and banned from filmmaking, writing, producing etc. They have totally destroyed Star Wars.… Expand
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Username123321Dec 24, 2019
Movie was really hard to watch like a train wreck, in that way you can’t stop you know
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DarthAgeistDec 25, 2019
It’s a mess. Doesn’t feel like a Star Wars movie for 95% of the runtime. Opening act is jarringly poor, edited like a fan fiction. It’s dismaying to think that this **** is now canon. The first compelling moment of the film, the Rey forceIt’s a mess. Doesn’t feel like a Star Wars movie for 95% of the runtime. Opening act is jarringly poor, edited like a fan fiction. It’s dismaying to think that this **** is now canon. The first compelling moment of the film, the Rey force lightening accident, is reversed like 5 minutes later, which then becomes a theme. Abrams and Terrio can’t commit to any stakes, walking back emotional events constantly. The back half of the film is better than the first but nowhere near good enough. The writing just **** sucks, it’s obvious they kept rewriting as they made the movie. The blatant attempts to retcon things from ep8 just exposes the jealousy from abrams towards Johnson’s critical successes and his inability to compete. Sidelining Rose to appease the racist incels? They deserve the critical pummeling they are getting. It doesn’t even look that good, 7/8 were visually far superior. The plot just doesn’t make any sense. Palpatines return is vague and unconvincing, then it’s a video game with macguffins to get to macguffins. Regardless, a bunch of this could have been avoided with a **** outline of the three movies beforehand, what the **** is Kennedy doing here. I liked ep7 even with the ep4 retread plot, genuinely loved ep8, the message that anyone can be special and that failure is an essential step to growth, and its attempt to break SW out of the same old tropes and into the future, but this is a worse conclusion to the trilogy than I ever thought possible. Ridley and Driver were somehow still compelling given the bull**** script, and I’ll always pay to see a Star Wars movie opening weekend, but how the **** did this **** not get stopped before it imploded like this. Even the fanboys have to notice how poorly the filmmaking is throughout. Some bigoted space virgins hated the canto bight subplot and that Luke was a grouchy hermit, (which was definitely a plot point that Abrams laid out for Johnson anyways but I digress) so the rest of the world got this rushed dumb movie. Thanks Disney. @$). spoiler time $@&
Unanswered q’s-
Why is a plot point in the opening crawl not in the movie but only viewable in a video game? Like really Disney? The **** is that?
Who are the sith eternal? Ghosts of past Sith Lords? Just some unknown region folk who really like dark robes and murder? Just no explanation cool cool.
If Palpatine made snoke(s), was he controlling him at all times or just spoke to him like he did through Vader’s mask to Kylo?
I mean, how did he actually survive being thrown down the reactor shaft, are we to believe the attendants or other sith buddies grabbed his body before DSII blew up or is the body we see in 9 a clone body as well? And If he can just transfer his essence or life force into another body why does he need to do it again into Rey? Just get into one of the spare Snokes or a new Palpy skin.
Doesn’t this kinda undo Anakin being the chosen one? Cool retcon J.J., only the biggest part of the whole **** saga.
Yoda looked great as a FG, why does Luke look like he’s the blueberry girl from Willy wonka? Also how is the Xwing fully able to fly? thing had a wing taken off and looked like **** last movie.
Speaking of ships, didn’t Rey destroy Kylo’s first Tie fighter on passana and therefore Vader’s wayfinder, Kylo definitely had to take another fighter to Endor and Rey leaves in that and makes it to exegol so what the **** They def remembered to show the wayfinder still plugged in in the ship, but forgot it was blown up 30 min earlier didn’t they?
I can go on and on,
But lastly, why can’t we **** just use Luke’s green lightsaber? We get Leia’s never referenced out of thin air saber, but not the second most iconic Jedi weapon in the canon. Right.

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vidalteDec 21, 2019
Average enjoyable movie, but definitely a disappointment as closure for an epic saga. Plot is messy, movie goes a very fast pase to even get involved in it and the characters, lot of unanswered questions. All of this makes the ending of theAverage enjoyable movie, but definitely a disappointment as closure for an epic saga. Plot is messy, movie goes a very fast pase to even get involved in it and the characters, lot of unanswered questions. All of this makes the ending of the movie less emotional than it supposed to be. Action sequences, effects, and places are really good, and overall it's enjoyable and would rewatch it, but mainly the plot was really weak and rushed. 6/10.… Expand
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MuayChaiyaDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The biggest dissapointement since my son

And Rey is still a Mary Sue and her lineage will never change that fact… Expand
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bochenek7Dec 25, 2019
I did not enjoy it because it relied only on nostalgia without involving new motives. Most characters except for Rey and Kylo did not have time to develop properly. There were a lot of plot holes which conflicted directly with whole point ofI did not enjoy it because it relied only on nostalgia without involving new motives. Most characters except for Rey and Kylo did not have time to develop properly. There were a lot of plot holes which conflicted directly with whole point of I-VI saga.… Expand
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CampenDec 25, 2019
Very enjoyable conclusion to the story. The movie is only divisive to those who enjoyed The Last Jedi. JJ Abrams did his best to piece back together the plot after the mess he was left with. There are holes in it, but the movie was definitelyVery enjoyable conclusion to the story. The movie is only divisive to those who enjoyed The Last Jedi. JJ Abrams did his best to piece back together the plot after the mess he was left with. There are holes in it, but the movie was definitely more enjoyable than Episode 7 or 8. This movie is very underrated and worth watching. The negative reviews are backlash from those who thought the last jedi was a good direction for the franchise and ignored the holes in it… Expand
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MustacheMonocleDec 25, 2019
The pacing is a bit quick, and for a 2 hour 20 minute movie, ten minutes more to slow down a few key moments would have helped a lot. Otherwise this is really well made ending for such a lasting saga. Can’t imagine a better ending for theThe pacing is a bit quick, and for a 2 hour 20 minute movie, ten minutes more to slow down a few key moments would have helped a lot. Otherwise this is really well made ending for such a lasting saga. Can’t imagine a better ending for the newest trilogy and it’s a worth while ending to cap off a 42 year long epic.… Expand
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angie811Dec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nostalgia doesn't mean quality, that's all I have to say really. The Last Jedi, besides its many flaws, is a movie that tries to go on a different direction. The Rise Of Skywalker is just trying to be safe, trying to make the fanboys happy.… Expand
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Roach2132Dec 25, 2019
Highly satisfied with the execution of this final installment into the Skywalker Saga. Wonderfully interwoven themes spanning all three trilogies and thought provoking story telling that leaves no room for fluff.
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cramseyLA25Dec 25, 2019
Some things should never exist. Not sure why they felt the need to completely destroy the original trilogy. You know, the only one people care about?
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badnutzDec 25, 2019
The downfall of the Skywalker saga. How could this happen, I am sad and disappointed
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perexDec 20, 2019
What a way to end the saga! Some interesting plot twists and an emotional ending filled with memories. It was worth the time.
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DerChrizzIXDec 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My neck hurts because of the countless times I had to shake my head while watching this movie. Let's start with the good things: The movie looks great as always and the jokes are better then the ones in The Last Jedi. That's it. The movie begins by establishing a new story which has almost no connection to the events shown in the previous movies. It's obvious that J.J Abrams tried to save the trilogie with this movie, but he failed. Seems like everyone can use healing powers now (why didn't Luke heal Darth Vader at the end of Episode 6?), Kylo Ren can grab objects that are lightyears away and Palpatin builds an armada consisting of thousands of Star Destroyers (which are all equiped with weapons as powerful as the Death Star, because why not?)on a planet that is the least hostile place in the universe and without ANYONE noticing it. Scenes like the one where Rey is holding back an entire spaceship by using the force are just the icing on the cake. This whole movie is a mess and (hopefully) the final nail in the coffin.… Expand
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muldjordDec 25, 2019
Better than expected, but could have done without 50% of the hard-to-believe action sequences. I don't expect movies to be realistic, of course not. But I do expect the thing happening on screen to at least adhere somewhat to the rules ofBetter than expected, but could have done without 50% of the hard-to-believe action sequences. I don't expect movies to be realistic, of course not. But I do expect the thing happening on screen to at least adhere somewhat to the rules of physics, even though it might be sci-fi.

Many things seemed a bit too convenient throughout the movie. But at the end it still boils down to a satisfying end to the saga, especially after the disappointing The Last Jedi.

I quite liked how they wrapped it all up. Could it have been better? Should it have been different? I have no idea. To me, as a casual Star Wars fan, it felt right and worked quite well.

The fan service moments did tend to be a little too much at times, but most of it was pretty awesome. I didn't mind that they put it in there although much of it seemed unnecessary. The copy-pasting of old scenes was a bit much at times, but at the same time I kind of loved it.

Entertained throughout, great acting, great characters, and Rey was awesome! It felt like a whimper after The Last Jedi, but in this movie she is given the attention and story she deserved. I'm glad this movie exists and I'm happy the saga is now done.

I wouldn't mind more Star Wars movies, but Disney should probably let it rest for a bit now...… Expand
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MichaelVietDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. На твердую 6 тянет. Просто пытаюсь понять финал фильма. Финал не совсем логичный, но какой имеем… Expand
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KnightKingDec 25, 2019
This movie is a 6.5/10 but I rounded up. It felt like a cross between Return of the Jedi and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. The Rey and Kylo Ren dynamic is the strongest part of the movie. Finn and Poe's bromance didn't work for me, bothThis movie is a 6.5/10 but I rounded up. It felt like a cross between Return of the Jedi and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. The Rey and Kylo Ren dynamic is the strongest part of the movie. Finn and Poe's bromance didn't work for me, both actors need to dial it down with the enthusiasm. Palpatine's involvement just felt like a safe choice, but it somewhat negates the events of the OT. At the end of the day it's a fun adventure that may have been trying to do too much in this movie but didn't contribute much to the saga that we haven't already seen before. The Luke and Leia treatment were fantastic. Lando was great. Nice to see Chewie, R2, and C-3P0 have more to do in this movie as well. All in all it's a fun fast paced movie that was in damage control that required it to draw from the past to fix current issues. They close the saga out successfully, but ultimately fail to capture anything fresh with this sequel trilogy due to poor planning which rests on the shoulders of Kathleen Kennedy.… Expand
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Hockeyguy1007Dec 25, 2019
I was terrified that I would walk away feeling like I just watched the last season of Game of Thrones. This film did not disappoint. Excellent conclusion to the story of our generation.
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ScotterMonkeyDec 25, 2019
More like an overly long music video than a film. Sometimes it made sense. Mostly, it didn't. Too much exposition. Too much copying of Return of the Jedi. Too many unresolved beginnings. Far too much cheese where it TRIED to evoke emotion butMore like an overly long music video than a film. Sometimes it made sense. Mostly, it didn't. Too much exposition. Too much copying of Return of the Jedi. Too many unresolved beginnings. Far too much cheese where it TRIED to evoke emotion but fell flat. Sad.… Expand
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tmjns43Dec 25, 2019
The fans who are disappointed with this film went into it expecting fine art; a perfectly-written masterpiece that makes them feel the same magic that they felt as children watching the originals. Those are impossible expectations to meet.The fans who are disappointed with this film went into it expecting fine art; a perfectly-written masterpiece that makes them feel the same magic that they felt as children watching the originals. Those are impossible expectations to meet. Others are complaining because they incorrectly view this film through the context of the "culture war". The truth is, what we got was an entertaining, action-packed sci-fi spectacle with vintage Star-Wars aesthetics. The acting and the score were exceptional as always. The film does make the mistake of using incredibly fast pacing and not requiring much sacrifice from the heroes, but a film doesn't need to be perfect to be entertaining. If you can look beyond a few flaws and the influence of nostalgia, you'll enjoy it.… Expand
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MisterkakaDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only good thing in this movie is special effects and relationships between Kylo and Rey but tbh this is only heroes witch are showing to us other heroes are untouched like poe and Finn. Palpatine is in this film idk for what. J J Abrams and maybe producers change that what previous film show us.This is just bad Star Wars even clone attack was better. Sry for my English… Expand
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kshak68Dec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Does not follow the first two movies of this trilogy. It even retcons established canon from both movies. Reduces established roles of Finn, Poe, and Rose to stereotypical garbage. Sadly, they kill the actual last Skywalker and give Rey his name. There is no emotion on Rey’s face, no mourning when Ben passes. They could have done something good with this movie. Instead they listened to the boys on Reddit and gave us this farce.… Expand
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GrachechkovskiDec 25, 2019
This film isn't a better face of Star Wars line. I saw two scenes that was suprised for me and that's all.
I think the film came out poor and crumpled, as if it was made in a hurry and without a plan. Also, the ending of this film is worstThis film isn't a better face of Star Wars line. I saw two scenes that was suprised for me and that's all.
I think the film came out poor and crumpled, as if it was made in a hurry and without a plan. Also, the ending of this film is worst and silly - this is a very bad ending for this saga.… Expand
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Dmitriy88Dec 25, 2019
Very bad movie like the previous two parts. Everything is very, very bad! Disney Convincing Request - Stop !!!
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hudsuckerproxyDec 22, 2019
"It was all for nothing" 1. Excellent production without any meaning one would care about
No amount of over-production including decent acting can compensate for a poorly written story.
Great story can be compelling with animated lego bricks"It was all for nothing" 1. Excellent production without any meaning one would care about
No amount of over-production including decent acting can compensate for a poorly written story.
Great story can be compelling with animated lego bricks or stick figures - it just does not work the other way.

2. Too much cramped into a single movie
No amount of plot lines cramped into a two hours plus can compensate for the fact that you just do not care about any of its characters or ridiculous plot lines. The Star Wars Finale had to deal with so many characters and plot lines' loose ends that it was a genuine mission impossible (no pun intended) to make something meaningful out of it. Starting with Lucas who started the self-destruction of Star Wars with his own prequels, so hired guns can't really 'fix' the unfixable here, to be fair to JJ. This is like a full season TV show summary in two hours with time enough only for key scenes but not enough for character and plot build up and pacing necessary to build and tell the story well. 3. "All I Want Is a Story. If You Have a Message, Send It by Western Union" - old Hollywood adage
In a time when movies are conceived and censored at the same time to appease repressive regimes around the world any righteousness on part of the Production that western version of the film can tick all the boxes of inclusivity and social righteousness for the western world while adding similar amount of tick boxes for the other parts of the world is just nonsense. From the main character being female, to ensemble cast and some of the sidekicks and subtle or not so subtle plot sidetracks and background action. None of it matters if it is not progressing the main story and if it is a cheap add-on. Disney or producers individually are wealthy enough to make donations to whatever the cause they wish on their own time and money. Nothing wrong to be engaged with the issues of the day -- but you have to realise that you need to put your neck on the line, all the way, and not just buy few cheap message badges and put them on your collar. Few thoughts left on the 'cutting floor'....

Logic has left the building here and I don't mean the trivial details but core fabric of the story that is effectively a Frankenstein monster made out of patches and leftovers of earlier unfinished threads and burden of 'legacy'.

The deus ex machina gets invoked so many times that it is comical (as it is the case of earlier installments of sequel trilogy) -- anything goes and anything can happen and if not on screen it can be explained away in some stupid explanatory dialogue and therefore you don't care and mostly try to enjoy a parade of well produced visual sequences that more-less mean not a thing. You cannot just explain away your back story, or characters motivations in an expositional dialogue or characters self-reflection -- this is the tool for cheap TV. We expect better from so called A-list productions. Hence don't hire a cheap TV writers-directors who seem to know how to manipulate (cheap) cliff-hangers but do not master the art of story.

Emotions in this movie seem almost artifically induced by the overblown cues of music and production and not the storyline you care about. Sort of like a laugh track in TV comedies -- sometimes it saves a mediocre joke. It has to be said that beside original trilogy (parts 4-6) things went really bad for Star Wars long, long time ago...
The reboot is just following legacy of Lucas prequels with too much plot and exposition somehow substituting for lack of basic compelling story. It is somehow as Lucas (and everyone else) forgot that at its core Star Wars were based on Campbell theory of hero's journey - a simple (maybe simplistic) story of good and evil and hero's journey of self discovery.

Lucas genius was to imagine this in the backdrop of groundbreaking, never before seen visual and production effects that blew everyone away. However the storyline was solid in its simplicity. It did not contain any of the clutter of the universe building or sidekick characters that were a dead weight to progression of the main story.
Lucas attempted to do that in prequels - and failed.

Fast forward to today, the effects and production moved on in such ways that anything can be visualised in pixel perfect quality. Anything but a badly written story -- no amount of wizardry in production can make uninteresting characters alive, confusing and meaningless plot lines interesting to watch. It is funny how the very expensive CGI that is basically expected and can be achieved through high enough budget to pay for all the high tech necesary while no amount of money can guarantee a well crafted story which is as low tech as pen and paper. Bottom line -- not worth a movie ticket. Looking forward to start anew with someone graduating from Pixar.… Expand
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Barbara_BarusDec 25, 2019
I like the whole new trilogy, but I think that this film is the best film in the trilogy, its apotheosis. The plot is at the level of Awakening of Hope, and the characters are exactly the same, but this film does so cool three things: uh
1.I like the whole new trilogy, but I think that this film is the best film in the trilogy, its apotheosis. The plot is at the level of Awakening of Hope, and the characters are exactly the same, but this film does so cool three things: uh
1. The atmosphere, in some moments of the original trilogy
2. Soundtrack-Another brilliant work of John Williams, this is the only film this year whose entire soundtrack I added to my library
3. The visual movie looks just gorgeous, on a level, and maybe better than the Avengers
The end of the film is exactly what I expected from this trilogy; all these three qualities merge in it and it turns out to be almost a masterpiece
WATCH ONLY IN IMAX… Expand
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GamingPizzaBoyDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I wasn’t too excited to see Palpatine back and Ben dead, I still had a good time watching this movie. Seeing that scene with Han and Ben, the Force ghosts of Luke, the voices of all the past Jedi and all of the Star fighters really just made it so emotional. I was ok with The Force Awakens and wasn’t to happy with TLJ but i definitely wasn’t disappointed from this and I’m happy how it ended for the saga and i’m looking forward to the future on what the Star Wars Universe brings.… Expand
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RamonBetzlerDec 25, 2019
Like Scorcese, se can say this is a theme park, not a movie. Considering this is the last movie in a entertainment franchise, entertainment was what I was expecting, not necessarally a great script.
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Neat88Dec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's the worst star wars movie ever. Trivial and predictable plot, choices inconsistent with the universe we knew. A ridiculous use of the characters introduced in the previous chapters. Rey is OP for no reason, Finn and Poe are useless. It's an incorrigible shame for Lucas and an absolute failure fsr Abrams… Expand
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DepteolfDec 25, 2019
It felt more like a videogame in the way that each plot point would simply give way to the next. Think Sonic 3 and Knuckles, where you'd beat a level, then get a short scene to explain how you got to the next and nothing else. Fine for aIt felt more like a videogame in the way that each plot point would simply give way to the next. Think Sonic 3 and Knuckles, where you'd beat a level, then get a short scene to explain how you got to the next and nothing else. Fine for a videogame, but not for a movie. Constant Macguffin hunting bogged down the movie as well… Expand
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GilbertoDec 25, 2019
While I haven't been over the moon for this new trilogy, I must admit that I was on the more enthusiastic side of the crowd when it came to the extremely divisive opinions towards these movies. The Force Awakens was fantastic for me and TheWhile I haven't been over the moon for this new trilogy, I must admit that I was on the more enthusiastic side of the crowd when it came to the extremely divisive opinions towards these movies. The Force Awakens was fantastic for me and The Last Jedi was interesting if a bit broken...broken because that last movie took such radical twist and turns that now, more than ever, it is painfully obvious that it left the screenwriters scratching their heads as of to what to do next and the result is this: The Rise of Skywalker, probably the messiest of the Star Wars movies. It pains me to say it because Star Wars is such a special series in the movie industry and I love it, but their is no saving this one for some of the faults it commits. The return of the Emperor is a direct response to the death of Snoke in the last movie and unfortunately their isn't enough justification, enough compelling reasoning for his return, he is just the new bad guy. The characters, all of which had interesting arcs constructed for them in the previous movies have little development because the plot moves extremely fast towards trying to build a way to get to its final fight- but forgets to leave space for the characters to grow or finish their arcs and the questions satisfyingly - we do find answers here, some of which we have been urging to find out about in the last 5 years, but because of this problem all of them lack punch. Furthermore, all logic is thrown out the window- Star Wars is a fantasy but it has always been grounded within its own fantasy, but the conveniences and over the top action and power upgrades presented here within the Force driven characters and even the human characters makes the whole thing feel unbearably cheap and hard to follow. This movie is not only a disappointment but it also cheapens the whole trilogy because it makes a disservice to everything constructed up to that point. Not all is bad...this is Star Wars after all, and their is some fun to be had, John Williams score is fantastic as always and the visuals are beautiful to look at- I wouldn't judge anyone if they find it pleasantly entertaining- but for people following the series passionately, this is a low blow.… Expand
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DukeBalekDec 25, 2019
so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad and now iam sad sad sad sad sad
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MVSTERDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Выкинутая в помойку 40 летняя история Скайуокеров. В конце сжв шал*ава называет себя Скайуокером. Всё… Expand
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Cocoasmooth619Dec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Critics are crying about the disrespect to Ryan Johnson in this film but didn't shed a tear when the Last Jedi disrespected Lucas legacy. The critics were correct that The Rise of Skywalker was a mess but it was much more enjoyable to watch than The Last Jedi which was even more garbage on story telling and disrespectful to the legacy of the characters of Luke Skywalker. I left the movie feeling good on Rise of Skywalker vs The Last Jedi where I felt nothing but contempt for the team that allowed that garbage to happen to Luke Skywalker.… Expand
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NaliaDec 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All movie is a mess. End of Skywalker saga is not bittersweet, but just bitter and doesn't make sence. Rey became full-grown Mary Sue, idea of balance between dark and light is tossed aside, and Kylo Ren return to the light side as Ben Solo only to kill himself in a 10 minutes (what a waste of actor's talent!). The ultimate message of the all 9 movies is 'you can correct your errors only with killing yourself' and 'only people who does nothing wrong in their life deserve happiness'.… Expand
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ProserpineDec 20, 2019
Incredibly bad written. It feels like a clumsy collage of old star wars facts thrown over the new story that seemed to have potential to be beautiful and meaningful, arranged in a way that makes no sense whatsoever.
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UlringDec 25, 2019
I thought it was good. Could have been better if JJ did not have to do some damage control from the last movie. Movie felt too fast past at times. Almost like they were trying to cram too much content.
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Richardo1Dec 20, 2019
I see where people would not like the incredibly fast pace (or the fact that the fricking emperor is alive) but I feel like it had to be this fast paced to make up for the previous two movies’ lack of story. It feels like 3 movies stuckI see where people would not like the incredibly fast pace (or the fact that the fricking emperor is alive) but I feel like it had to be this fast paced to make up for the previous two movies’ lack of story. It feels like 3 movies stuck together, and like something epic is constantly happening. It seems to be a polarizing movie, but as someone who has been a massive Star Wars fan for my entire life it was probably one of my favorites.… Expand
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KalytDec 25, 2019
Good film, Inflection but this Star Wars and A little new magic, I'm counting on spin off.
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F-RottDec 22, 2019
I'm giving this a 10 simply because there are way too many unwarranted 2's and below. It's by no means a perfect movie, but it's light years better than the divisive The Last Jedi.
My family and I saw this twice on the day of release, andI'm giving this a 10 simply because there are way too many unwarranted 2's and below. It's by no means a perfect movie, but it's light years better than the divisive The Last Jedi.
My family and I saw this twice on the day of release, and found it very enjoyable.
JJ Abrams seems to remember that those of us that have been here since the late 70s are fans as well, and he peppers little apologies for TLJ throughout the film.… Expand
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David101618Dec 19, 2019
Disney Trash, the last jedi is the worst movie ever made and this is close, Disney is not Star Wars, this is glorified low low low ultralow quality fanfiction
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kycapuk1Dec 25, 2019
Nonbinar TransSkaywalker, 42 years need too final like that, thanks a lot =(
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GabrelionDec 25, 2019
Это не звёздные войны, да и не фильм вовсе, а набор красивых и бессмысленных и нелогичных клипов. Я уже и не говорю о том, что создатели плюют на канон. Так что если так будет продолжаться, то от франшизы последние фанаты разбегутся.Это не звёздные войны, да и не фильм вовсе, а набор красивых и бессмысленных и нелогичных клипов. Я уже и не говорю о том, что создатели плюют на канон. Так что если так будет продолжаться, то от франшизы последние фанаты разбегутся.
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YonkimanDec 25, 2019
Given the betrayal of the original trilogy (Luke Skywalker gives up and hides?) set in motion by Episode VII, and the further abandonment of all logic and joy and plot that was Episode VII, Episode IX really didn’t have a chance no matterGiven the betrayal of the original trilogy (Luke Skywalker gives up and hides?) set in motion by Episode VII, and the further abandonment of all logic and joy and plot that was Episode VII, Episode IX really didn’t have a chance no matter what it did. Well, maybe it would have worked if Luke woke up and realized Episodes VII and and VIII (and while we’re at it, Episodes I through III, and the Ewok storyline from VI) were just a bad dream, and then someone who both loved Star Wars and knew how to write and direct a good story had been at the helm. But this is two and a half hours of nonsense that I couldn’t care less about combine with blatant, cynical heartstring-tugging. Ugh. I found myself feeling sorry for John Williams who had to write decent, stirring music over such poorly-constructed moments. Ugh.… Expand
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