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RangerdavDec 20, 2019

What is wrong with people??? Blinded by nostalgia I suppose. This movie was hands down a 10 out 10... up there with the best of Star Wars films. Please watch it without being automatically cynical ... I LOVED IT!

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Spitfire_grahamDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This might be end to the saga, but this really disappointed me. The story telling, the character development. I just felt meh, about it. It’s action packed, and got me emotional 2 times but that was it. What happened to R2-D2 in the first half instead we got some new droid. What happened to the knights of Ren? Why didn’t the command ship go to a higher altitude when they were trying to blow it up on horses? Sooo many questions.… Expand

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Crazyking14Dec 20, 2019

Didn't went to see it, but I knew it was gonna be bad when the makers of this movie were insulting fans and evan betrayed George Lucas. Kathleen Kennedy is the most dumb women in the world right now and I hope she dies or gets fired. TheDidn't went to see it, but I knew it was gonna be bad when the makers of this movie were insulting fans and evan betrayed George Lucas. Kathleen Kennedy is the most dumb women in the world right now and I hope she dies or gets fired. The Disney trilogy of Star Wars was just ****… Expand

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KA77Dec 20, 2019

I created an account just to say this is the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. At it's best the movie is total nonsense. At it's worst it is destroying the memory and history of the original trilogy. An abject disaster in every way. II created an account just to say this is the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. At it's best the movie is total nonsense. At it's worst it is destroying the memory and history of the original trilogy. An abject disaster in every way. I wanted to walk out after I read the first three words of the opening scroll.… Expand

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Jresva93Dec 20, 2019

Worst Star Wars Movie ever! Palpatine was killed and rapped, Skywalker was killed and rapped. Disney killed Star Wars.

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dekalopezDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the only truly bad thing i can say about this movie is that there is a kiss so ridiculous in the final act that people in the movie theater were laughing their asses off about it. it’s absurd and has no chemistry or build up whatsoever. and it comes on the heels of a “redemption” that is never a redemption at all; just simply a switching of sides from one second to the next.

however, apart from that, it’s the most star wars movie i could ask for. it has heart, it has action and fun and emotion and the good characters trying to stay good people even in the face of incredible odds. it’s such a fitting end to the saga that i left the theater more relieved than i thought was possible, with my only thought being: “ok, that’s over; now i’m ready to see other characters and stories in this universe!”.… Expand

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deansargeDec 20, 2019

Saw this last night and thought it was fantastic! 9 of us went to see it, ages ranging from 10-49 and everyone loved it! Ignore the critics, a great way to finish the saga! 10/10...

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D0nkiDec 20, 2019

The best I can put it is small moments of brilliance, packed in a cocoon of cluster-f@#kery.
As expected the visual, sound and music is what really keeps it up with the added nostalgia factor.
The story is a rushed mess. It actually feelsThe best I can put it is small moments of brilliance, packed in a cocoon of cluster-f@#kery.
As expected the visual, sound and music is what really keeps it up with the added nostalgia factor.

The story is a rushed mess.
It actually feels like they took everything they found on the internet, and threw it at the script. What didn't fall off of it made it in to the movie.

In terms of characters, they mostly fall flat. Adam Driver did probably most of the work here ... which isn't saying much considering that he played a very two dimensional character.

Logic is almost none existent at this point. I know people come to its defense saying that its a fiction, but with the thing is that even fiction needs to have rules and logic that makes sense in its own world, in order for it to work. Otherwise there is nothing keeping it from becoming chaotic. Most of what I saw today was an afterthought, considering how fast it goes trough story beats, and tries desperately to do damage control after TLJ.… Expand

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SunsuboDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With the return of a true sith lord it all makes more sense it's also complete evidence that Johnson should have never been given a movie to make with the name starwars… Expand

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NdjebfbsDec 20, 2019

Disaster, what is there else to say?
I facepalmed during the whole movie. Another insult to the saga, hopefully the last one for good.

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rwpreston135Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So my girlfriend believes my numeric review of a 7 is too generous. However, my own justifications are explained further. I can understand the fact that a lot of unresolved plot points had to be quickly exposed. I had a bad feeling about midcourse correcting the film's directorship from Colin Trevorrow to J.J. Abrams, who, let's face it, has very few thought-provoking or original ideas of his own. So much of what was developed in 'The Last Jedi' gets jettisoned within the first 10-15 minutes of this installment of the Skywalker saga.

In this go-round Abrams plays it safe to the point of feeling disingenuously contrived and rushed, leading to essentially Return of the Jedi 2.0. The movie clocks in at close to two-and-a-half hours, when it could have been slightly longer, and might have felt more complete. For a true die-hard Star Wars fan like myself, I find it difficult to bear the fact that Rey's parentage is explained in near split-second flashbacks. Why the film did not explain further how her parents could have evaded Sheev Palpatine (their own father) for close to ten years further adds insult to injury. Thanks to fanboys shaming Kelly Marie Tran for her bubbly portrayal of Rose Tico in 'The Last Jedi', she gets placed on the back-burner in this one. Lando Calirissian gets no more than a few snapshots worth of screen time. The fact that Ben Solo dies saving Rey further closes the gap for any possibility of passing on the Skywalker lineage, even though Rey says at the end that she is Rey Skywalker. The only possibility of saving some of these plot points is if a novelization, a non-EA video game, or Special Edition of the film fills in the gaps.

With all of that being said, the movie is worth watching at least once, perhaps twice in theaters, if for no other reason than to be able to see it in Digital, as well as, in 3D.… Expand

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BloodyvineDec 20, 2019

It’s a great star wars movie, not without flaws. It goes too fast at the beginning I hope we’ll get a longer version when it comes out in blu ray. I really like the ending given to the saga. Don’t listen to the haters or soncalled « fans » ,It’s a great star wars movie, not without flaws. It goes too fast at the beginning I hope we’ll get a longer version when it comes out in blu ray. I really like the ending given to the saga. Don’t listen to the haters or soncalled « fans » , I’m a fan too and I loved it!… Expand

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SeraphOfChaosDec 20, 2019

Great movie, somehow resolves all the dangling threads in a very enjoyable (albeit incredibly fast-paced/dense) movie. Not sure what the trolls are on about, this was clearly a movie for the fans and a labor of love, but clearly a big portionGreat movie, somehow resolves all the dangling threads in a very enjoyable (albeit incredibly fast-paced/dense) movie. Not sure what the trolls are on about, this was clearly a movie for the fans and a labor of love, but clearly a big portion of the internet is still too butthurt about Last Jedi to just enjoy it. Highly recommend.… Expand

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blazingsword57Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a life-long Star Wars fan of both the Prequels and Original Trilogy this movie delivers an experience unlike any other I’ve seen. The amount of twists and turns is almost too much to absorb in one viewing, but this expansive journey adds so much to the lore and heart of the saga. Not a perfect film by any means, but it’s answers for previous questions, spectacular battles, and overall wow factor really hit at home. The late Carrie Fisher also gets the send off she deserves in this film and I have to say I was holding the tears back. If you’re a Star Wars fan what are you waiting for? Go see it!… Expand

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DravenHavokDec 20, 2019

This was a very enjoyable movie. One of the things that Star Wars has always given me, is that feeling of wonder and excitement. I got that out of this movie, and while I understand that not everyone likes it, that doesn't take away from myThis was a very enjoyable movie. One of the things that Star Wars has always given me, is that feeling of wonder and excitement. I got that out of this movie, and while I understand that not everyone likes it, that doesn't take away from my enjoyment of it. I really loved this movie.… Expand

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1erDec 20, 2019

An awful end to a terrible saga. Ive never felt further away from Star Wars in my life.

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Craigcochran230Dec 20, 2019

Thank you J.J. Abrams for fixing the complete garbage heap that was the Last Jedi. This was a very good end to a recently divisive saga. If you hated the Last Jedi you're probably going to like this movie. My faith in Star Wars is restored.Thank you J.J. Abrams for fixing the complete garbage heap that was the Last Jedi. This was a very good end to a recently divisive saga. If you hated the Last Jedi you're probably going to like this movie. My faith in Star Wars is restored. What an action packed film. I hope it's not true that they didn't have an outline for these three films or that Rian Johnson disregarded the outline. That would be insane. Great job JJ cast and crew.… Expand

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artardmosheaDec 20, 2019

Some really dumb character moments, but not to the degree of the last movie.

Some cool cameos.

Too much cutting around from place to place.

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Valletta24Dec 20, 2019

Wow... this movie really just ruined my childhood... there are so many problems I have with this movie. I give this movie a 7/10 for a normal movie but nowhere near that for a Star Wars movie. This is not marvel So why do they make theseWow... this movie really just ruined my childhood... there are so many problems I have with this movie. I give this movie a 7/10 for a normal movie but nowhere near that for a Star Wars movie. This is not marvel So why do they make these movies like it is This is not the end of the skywalker saga. It is the end of the Mary Sue space chronicles. I’m done watching these movies. Thanks for ruining my childhood dinsney!… Expand

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JkdotstowDec 20, 2019

JJ did a great job piecing the franchise back together. Still some holes, but certainly not the garbage the ‘critics’ are painting it out to be. The same critics that loved and praised the crapshoot that was TLJ.

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PikeChaz1138Dec 20, 2019

I loved the movie so much! I'm glad they pandered to the fans wishes. Critics have an agenda, didn't see what they had hoped it would be so bashed the film. Very clear on that front.

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TimW001Dec 20, 2019

Frantic Pacing. Within ten minutes our characters have reconnected and agreed to a suicide mission. Main characters are jumping all over the place to grab MacGuffin's to move the plot forward and move them where they need to be. Plot linesFrantic Pacing. Within ten minutes our characters have reconnected and agreed to a suicide mission. Main characters are jumping all over the place to grab MacGuffin's to move the plot forward and move them where they need to be. Plot lines are quickly resolved when no longer needed. Giant space battle at the end was pretty well done but our characters and the plot relied on 'Hope' and 'Belief'. A very cheesy movie.… Expand

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DoyouknwdaweaDec 20, 2019

I’m giving this a 10 mainly because of the toxic fandom around Star Wars. By no means is this movie a 10 or a 0; It’s more like a 6 or 7. Yes, the overall story could have been tighter but that comes from a lack of storyboarding and RyanI’m giving this a 10 mainly because of the toxic fandom around Star Wars. By no means is this movie a 10 or a 0; It’s more like a 6 or 7. Yes, the overall story could have been tighter but that comes from a lack of storyboarding and Ryan Johnson writing the final movie into a corner. I absolutely loved The Last Jedi and what it tried to do, but honestly, where do you go from there? Yes, Ray Is a Mary Sue. She wears her plot armor hard, but it makes since because as the darkness rises, the light rises to meet it. If Kylo, Snoke, and the Emperor are all still kicking around then it would make since that the light, Ray, rises to meet it. There it always balance in the force, unlike the fandom. Going forward, can we all start acting like adults when discussing our space wizard movies.… Expand

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CheapskateDec 20, 2019

I've been very positive about this trilogy. I liked Episode 7 and Episode 8 way more than most, but this movie was just bad. Not only do I dislike this movie, it retroactively makes my opinion of the previous ones degrade.

Also; what idiotI've been very positive about this trilogy. I liked Episode 7 and Episode 8 way more than most, but this movie was just bad. Not only do I dislike this movie, it retroactively makes my opinion of the previous ones degrade.

Also; what idiot decided JJ Abrams was the man for this job? He's never written a satisfying ending in his life. He's admitted he can't write satisfying endings. Why have him make the last one?… Expand

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TurdnuggzDec 20, 2019

Perhaps the the most entertaining of the recent trilogy which isn't saying much. Terrible pacing and too much content stuffed into such a short time. Combine that with the usual boring characters such as the Mary Sue Rey, and crybaby Kylo andPerhaps the the most entertaining of the recent trilogy which isn't saying much. Terrible pacing and too much content stuffed into such a short time. Combine that with the usual boring characters such as the Mary Sue Rey, and crybaby Kylo and add in a little bit of SJW agenda and you got this **** film.… Expand

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chris1992Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than The Last Jedi, therefore I rated it a 2. The new trilogy has been a disappointment overall. I feel a lot of the plot was forced, weak and too random. I'll stop the review here, too much nonsense and dumb moments in this film, let's just forget it all.
Oh, one last thing, when did Jedis and Siths become some kind of Marvel superhero/villain figure, able to use the force to destroy fleets, stop aircrafts midair etc.? I mean I like we see more of the force capabilities, but sometimes it was just too extreme.… Expand

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PenguDec 20, 2019

Lets be fair, episode ix fixed the mess of the trilogy's lore, at least it has more sense than before episode VIII & VII thanks to the movie's context and plot.
Its not a masterpiece but is not episode 1 thanks godness, maybe even better thanLets be fair, episode ix fixed the mess of the trilogy's lore, at least it has more sense than before episode VIII & VII thanks to the movie's context and plot.
Its not a masterpiece but is not episode 1 thanks godness, maybe even better than episode 2 . For me it was worth it, thats all i can really say.… Expand

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Chronos1Dec 20, 2019

This movie is what happens when you try to appease everyone.. it just ends up pissing off most people.. the only people who actually like this movie are those who never had their hopes up or are new to this star wars saga... real shameThis movie is what happens when you try to appease everyone.. it just ends up pissing off most people.. the only people who actually like this movie are those who never had their hopes up or are new to this star wars saga... real shame because this saga had real potential.… Expand

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DevadatoMelkorDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had my expectations really low for this one. As a fan of star wars I was expecting it to be bad (Not bad as disgusting and awful like "The Last Jedi"), but it surprised it me how well it fixed some horrible decisions made in TLJ. Could have been better, but because for all the crap it had to fix from TLJ (Restoration of some good character arcs like Poe, Finn, Luke, improvement for Rey and Kylo's arc, disappearance of the awful romance between Finn and Rose) it ran out of time and some scenes seemed a Little bit rushed. Sure that a lot of things could have been better explained, but are more logically structured than TLJ.

Sincerely, it's the best movie of the sequels, and average compared to the prequels. Falls short compared to the original trilogy.… Expand

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tfshirtyDec 20, 2019

JJs attempt to please everyone, ends up satisfying very few. Overuse of nostalgia in a movie that didn't need it. He answers some of his mystery boxes from TFA, but then drops some new ones that will never be answered. It's a film thatJJs attempt to please everyone, ends up satisfying very few. Overuse of nostalgia in a movie that didn't need it. He answers some of his mystery boxes from TFA, but then drops some new ones that will never be answered. It's a film that undermines TFA, TLJ, and itself. Sometimes from scene to scene, and sometimes in the same scene! Go see it if you want to see how the Saga "ends", but there is very little substance and I'm sure you'll forget about it once you're in the parking lot.… Expand

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JianZenDec 20, 2019

The culmination of the Skywalker Saga unfortunately disappoints in most regards. Abrams seems to just want to destroy all the work Johnson had achieved in The Last Jedi, and does so while failing to build anything like a well paced storyline.The culmination of the Skywalker Saga unfortunately disappoints in most regards. Abrams seems to just want to destroy all the work Johnson had achieved in The Last Jedi, and does so while failing to build anything like a well paced storyline. What follows is clunky and uninspired storyline: the first half goes by without anything interesting happening, and by the time the halfway point is reached the ending is obvious. What makes this even worse is certain particular character arcs which are brought to amazing heights in The Last Jedi only to be brought back to 'reality' with a thud as Abrams works his errata magic. This is practically insulting to what Johnson managed to do with his movie and is just confusing to watch.

There are upsides, however. John Williams and his team do an amazing job as always with the score, with the March of the Resistance being a stand out track. The acting is on the whole good, especially considering the lacklustre dialogue they were given. As with any Star Wars, the visual effects are amazing in themselves, and if you're going along purely for the spectacle and the magnificence of this Space Opera then you will probably have a great time. Overall, while Episode IX will always be remembered in my mind at least as the worst Star Wars, I would still recommend going to watch it. Whether you like it or not, this is the end of the saga that we have been waiting for.… Expand

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MarcDoyleDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The final shot, back in Tatooine, brought me back to the beginning at the Mann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard as a kid when this whole saga started 42 years go. You figured it would end with the Uroboros. All the great sagas do. But yes, it's chock full of of nostalgia, an eternal return to the story patterns that Lucas established in the original trilogy. As a friend said, if you liked the Force Awakens, you're likely to enjoy The Rise of Skywalker, and I'd second that. I'll also say that Daisy Ridley truly steals the show in this film. She's solid in the last two, but her acting chops have come a long way. Keep your expectations for something revolutionary in check, and you'll enjoy yourself with this one.… Expand

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korndawgggDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really really hated this movie. Made no sense. Crammed in a bunch of cut EU story lines that made no sense in this trilogy. They were not set up, not fleshed out, and just not interesting.

There was a decent amount of action, but none of it meant anything to me because I didn't care about the story or the characters.

I spent the whole time just wishing it would end.… Expand

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AndrudisDec 20, 2019

Worst SW movie ever made. SFX is the only part that is good, the rest (plot, characters development, etc) is trash

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mickrussomDec 20, 2019

By far and away the worst of the saga. Terribly edited. Story is complete nonsense. It is a long, senseless McGuffin chase. Loads of broken canon. Looks like a rush job and now Abrams has destroyed Star Trek and now utterly destroyed StarBy far and away the worst of the saga. Terribly edited. Story is complete nonsense. It is a long, senseless McGuffin chase. Loads of broken canon. Looks like a rush job and now Abrams has destroyed Star Trek and now utterly destroyed Star Wars. This man has assaulted American mythology for what purpose? What did he gain by defacing our modern myths? Do not give your money to The Mouse or to Bad Reboot.… Expand

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dyldoggerDec 20, 2019

Could not have done any more with what they had to work with. A movie for everyone

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DerekReideDec 20, 2019

Well...The end is here. And I’m happy to say that this is the WORST Star Wars film to date. ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is treated like a movie made for the fans, but honestly, it’s the final middle finger to them. Granted, a lot of people mayWell...The end is here. And I’m happy to say that this is the WORST Star Wars film to date. ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is treated like a movie made for the fans, but honestly, it’s the final middle finger to them. Granted, a lot of people may end up liking the movie because it retconned ‘The Last Jedi’, but I don’t see how this made anything better. This movie was treated like an average children’s movie rather than a Sci-Fi epic conclusion to a forty-two year running franchise beloved by millions. Conundrum on top of conundrum, cheesy dialogue/humor, unnecessary twists, needless callbacks, and plenty of cat-and-mouse type antics. The only good things in this film is the engaging action sequences, yet they are too quick for you to actually be on the edge of your seat for (referred to for the beginning of the film, until the final battle), and the visuals, which most are eye-catching. What a way to end Star Wars...Like the way you’d unexpectedly lose someone you care about. That’s how I feel about this. Like as if I lost someone very important in my life.… Expand

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ToxicParasiteDec 20, 2019

Llore en muchas escenas, sobre todo en las de Rey. Igualmente en el desenlace no llegué emocionarme, incluso hubo dos giros de guión que se podían predecir. En general es bastante entretenida, y algunos momentos rozan la épica.

I cried inLlore en muchas escenas, sobre todo en las de Rey. Igualmente en el desenlace no llegué emocionarme, incluso hubo dos giros de guión que se podían predecir. En general es bastante entretenida, y algunos momentos rozan la épica.

I cried in many scenes, especially in Rey's. Also in the outcome I did not get excited, there were even two script twists that could be predicted.… Expand

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rian_killed_staDec 20, 2019

Rian was passed the ball only to pop it, duct tape it to a wall, and called it art. This movie does the best it can given the circumstances U-U

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Ozzie84Dec 20, 2019

Although it is closer to Star Wars roots, the lack of a cohesive storytelling in this latest trilogy is now more evident than ever and I hope Disney take some pause and perform a conscious root cause analysis of what went wrong so it canAlthough it is closer to Star Wars roots, the lack of a cohesive storytelling in this latest trilogy is now more evident than ever and I hope Disney take some pause and perform a conscious root cause analysis of what went wrong so it can create consistent high quality Star Wars content in the future. A figure like Kevin Feige overseeing future development for the Star Wars franchise is sorely needed (Kathleen Kennedy has not been up to the task).… Expand

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ErmakitDec 20, 2019

It's a disgusting plot. The timekeeping is stretched by meaningless scenes. Dialogues are disgustingly spelled out. I wanted to leave the theater after 5th minute.

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NasmrDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So palpatine survived being thrown down the shaft and exploded, and then the entire death star exploding, and somehow escape the void of space and then clone/test tube births snoke to make the first order army so they can then join the sith army he already has. All in service to have his granddaughter kill him so he can transfer his essence into her?

The is the most convoluted contrived plot I've ever heard of and reeks of bottom of the barrel panic writing to patch up what TLJ clearly destroyed. I mean, Disneys own lore building comics have snoke state he's old enough to have seen the empire rise and fall, but was cloned after the fall? Clearly this entire trilogy is broken and beyond repair… Expand

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ChriselielDec 20, 2019

Reys character at this point has no arc to her she’s a Mary Sue. There was no development to her skills and even if she had a year to train she mastered skills that took Jedi masters a lifetime. Overall the movie tries to fix the disasterReys character at this point has no arc to her she’s a Mary Sue. There was no development to her skills and even if she had a year to train she mastered skills that took Jedi masters a lifetime. Overall the movie tries to fix the disaster that the Last Jedi made but it left me wanting more, the prequels are now questioned because of the events of the Rise of Skywalker and undermines Anakins sacrifice. In reality although it does attempt and in some cases fixes the disaster that the Last Jedi was it does so with a lot of action and Star Wars fan service but ultimately it is still an insult to the first six episodes and leaves huge plot holes open.… Expand

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joschimitsuDec 20, 2019

Blant Story, way too much fan-service for no reasons and too much time focused on fixing mistakes from episode 8. Also waaaay to hasty in the beginning

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super_sayianDec 20, 2019

Even though i am a fanboy, this movie was unacceptable. Full of plot holes, and no explaining whatsoever.In all the scenes were happening things that only one in a million could have happened and happened every damn time. Pointless andEven though i am a fanboy, this movie was unacceptable. Full of plot holes, and no explaining whatsoever.In all the scenes were happening things that only one in a million could have happened and happened every damn time. Pointless and without debth. Adding the fact that the directors took episode IX like never happened and continue somewhere else… Expand

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irawayneDec 20, 2019

Despite falling short of a messy pace towards the beginning, I had such a fun time with this film. Phenomenal conclusion to the iconic story that is the Skywalker Saga. Especially loved the characters in this installment along with theDespite falling short of a messy pace towards the beginning, I had such a fun time with this film. Phenomenal conclusion to the iconic story that is the Skywalker Saga. Especially loved the characters in this installment along with the comedic elements. Props to JJ and crew involved.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeDec 20, 2019

After two amazing (this is going to be controversial, isn't it?) movies in the sequel trilogy, I legitimately thought that this was going to be better than The Last Jedi, but I was immediately wrong and I am completely disappointed when IAfter two amazing (this is going to be controversial, isn't it?) movies in the sequel trilogy, I legitimately thought that this was going to be better than The Last Jedi, but I was immediately wrong and I am completely disappointed when I found out that this movie decides to play it safe for majority of the movie by shoehorning things for the fans after their extreme hatred over The Last Jedi and not focusing much on creating a powerful end to a 42 year-old saga. I think this is going to go down as the worst Star Wars movie since The Phantom Menace back in 1999 and that should be saying something to a saga that started back in 1977.… Expand

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Ulgen1200Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story ends poorly with no completed character arch's they killed the only one with an acceptable arch that being Kylo and the final moment where Ray doesn't own her own name makes me wanna commit not alive… Expand

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SirKnowsnDrinksDec 20, 2019

Movie would have benefitted from the complete exclusion of Rain Johnson from the trilogy but still manages to deliver a captivating story that brings a close to a story filled with characters so beloved by fans old and new. Reinvigorated myMovie would have benefitted from the complete exclusion of Rain Johnson from the trilogy but still manages to deliver a captivating story that brings a close to a story filled with characters so beloved by fans old and new. Reinvigorated my belief that I am, indeed, still a Star Wars fan.… Expand

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GriffinAGDec 20, 2019

Completely disappointing. Stale humor, disrespect for lore, cheesy writing.

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kamgeforceDec 20, 2019

They tried hard to damage control after the garbage that was The Last Jedi, but it just doesnt work. You cannot make a boring uninspired premise in the first part of the trilogy, **** it up in every conceivable way in the second part andThey tried hard to damage control after the garbage that was The Last Jedi, but it just doesnt work. You cannot make a boring uninspired premise in the first part of the trilogy, **** it up in every conceivable way in the second part and expect to compensate in the finale of a trilogy simply by pumping up the pace by 300%. The movie is a mess. Palpatine´s plan is retarded from the get go and the very fact he even is in the movie is exactly as it sounds before you even watch it... It doesnt make sense and its incredibly forced and obvious he´s simply there to make up for the **** up that was Snoke´s character and demise. The previous movies made lightsabers a joke and this one adds the force to the things disney sw ruined. There are no rules and no limitations, especially if you´re Rey. Other than that, the movie is nice to look at, though you better not think about what you´re looking at. Just enjoy the visuals. And Rey is also nice to look at, which is ofc the only interesting thing about her "character". Make yourself forget this trilogy exists and I promise your life will be fundamentally better for you as a person and a SW fan.… Expand

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mgrantourismoDec 20, 2019

You know the scene from ep. 7, where they shoot down a ship and they say the junk will do. Yeah, this will do

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trinmDec 20, 2019

The movie completely ignores all the Star Wars Lore, completely ruins what was achieved by the 6 Episodes that came before it and adds nothing new to the Star Wars universe. They expect you to believe everything that is thrown at you in quickThe movie completely ignores all the Star Wars Lore, completely ruins what was achieved by the 6 Episodes that came before it and adds nothing new to the Star Wars universe. They expect you to believe everything that is thrown at you in quick succession without explaining anything. Even as a standalone movie it's mediocre at best because of a badly written plot and horrible pacing. At least the visuals, music, and acting were really good.… Expand

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Potzer01Dec 20, 2019

Drifting and lacking focus. Side quest after side quest to complete so that there is something for the characters to do. Just devoid of meaning, its transformers.

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bansheemasterDec 20, 2019

Somehow it turned out worse than The Last Jedi which I didn't think was possible. It's pointless rehash of original trilogy designed to target your nostalgia and prolong a story that concluded 3 movies ago written by people who didn't give aSomehow it turned out worse than The Last Jedi which I didn't think was possible. It's pointless rehash of original trilogy designed to target your nostalgia and prolong a story that concluded 3 movies ago written by people who didn't give a single crap about the franchise. No character arcs, no decent story, just a bunch of nice CGI slapped around a ton of irrelevant scenes that break the lore and play out pretty much as you'd expect. Why do the same characters keep coming back in an entire galaxy filled with hundreds of races and billions of characters? If this was fan fiction, people would despise it but Disney wanted a paycheck so here we are.… Expand

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AdrianNieveDec 20, 2019

La nueva trilogía de Star Wars comenzó con un remake con los mismos trucos, pero más grandes. Pese a eso se sintió bien. La historia se pintaba interesante y los nuevos protagonistas reflejaban bien los nuevos tiempos, mientras que losLa nueva trilogía de Star Wars comenzó con un remake con los mismos trucos, pero más grandes. Pese a eso se sintió bien. La historia se pintaba interesante y los nuevos protagonistas reflejaban bien los nuevos tiempos, mientras que los antiguos estaban ahí para ser un tributo a los viejos tiempos. So far, so good.

Entonces llegó la segunda entrega, el divisivo episodio 8, que hizo algo que Star Wars (al menos en las películas) no hacía hace tiempo: tomar riesgos. Los productores le dijeron adiós a JJ Abrams y trajeron a Rian Johnson, un directorazo, que hizo un trabajo decente. Su peli no solo le trajo novedades visuales a Star Wars, también llevó la historia a nuevos lugares, o al menos nuevos para las películas, porque en juegos y cómics mucho por lo que apostó Johnson ya existía y era muy aclamado.

Y, sin embargo, los fanáticos la odiaron.

En pocas palabras, les molestaba que el universo de heroicos jedis y malignos siths muriera y diera paso a una galaxia menos fantasiosa, con más áreas grises, donde los protagonistas no solo se alejan del pasado, sino que quieren destruirlo.

Entonces los fanáticos estaban enojados, pero no tanto como los productores que no se tomaron bien que su película no fuera un rotundo éxito y que las redes se llenaran de trolls defenestrándola por haberse atrevido a alejarse de la fórmula clásica de un filme de Star Wars. ¿De qué les servía que el episodio 8, con todos los valientes riesgos tomados, fuera aclamada por la crítica si al final los fanáticos no estaban contentos? ¿Quién pone la plata finalmente?

El episodio 9 de la nueva trilogía de Star Wars retorna a JJ Abrams, quien ya no puede usar el truco de hacer un remake más grande y que, además, se tiene que tragar la tarea de mandar al demonio todo lo logrado por su predecesor. Si Rian Johnson retrocedió cobardemente, en los últimos minutos de su película, renunciando a todo lo que él mismo quiso establecer, en el episodio 9 Abrams le pone pasión a enterrarlo y usar su tumba de inodoro.

Ok, es válido. En todo caso, ¿tenía otra? Yo supongo que eso fue lo que le encomendaron los productores al contratarlo y, bueno, por algo también él aceptó. Pero, ¿cuál es el precio de cumplir esa tarea? Mejor dicho, ¿cuál es el resultado?

El resultado es un filme complaciente, apresurado, demasiado ocupado en contradecir a su antecesor como para preocuparse en ser algo en si mismo. El episodio 9 es una mala película, es un episodio de la temporada final de Game of Thrones, es una seguidilla de momentos sacados de la nada para tratar de mantener una coherencia que se siente forzada y que intenta apoyarse en complacer todas las quejas de los fanáticos ofendidos con el episodio 8 para funcionar. Lo cual no quiere decir que la historia no tenga cierta belleza. Es ciertamente un cierre, tiene momentos emocionantes, instantes en los que te preguntas qué pasará, qué harán estos nuevos protagonistas a los que les agarraste tanto cariño. Y en este sentido es lindo notar que Star Wars, su universo, sus personajes, todavía pueden despertar algo en ti.

El verdadero gran problema del episodio 9 es el pasado. No lo digo solamente por el episodio 8, sino porque los productores, los guionistas y el director están demasiado divididos en complacer a quienes no pudieron soportar un universo de Star Wars distinto al que siempre conocieron, que el resultado es un filme lleno de momentos que en lugar de sentirse emotivos te hacen poner los ojos en blanco. No por nada el gran villano de la película es una figura del pasado (que nadie sabe cómo es que retornó) que reduce la lucha de los nuevos protagonistas a una maquinación suya y nos retorna a la clásica historia del bien contra el mal. ¿Dónde está la complejidad social del episodio 8? ¿Dónde está el reto de destruir a los jedis y obligarlos a evolucionar a algo más que una orden de dogmáticos magos del espacio con el poder del Deus Ex Machina? ¿Dónde está todo lo que Rian Johnson intentó hacer para que esta saga, por fin, evolucionara en sus filmes, tal como logró evolucionar en otros medios?

Pues, nada de eso está en el episodio 9, eso es seguro.

Finalmente, solo quiero decir que adoro a Rey. Ha sido uno de mis personajes favoritos de Star Wars de todos los tiempos, así que intenté ver el cierre de su historia sin cinismos, ni mala predisposición. Estaba emocionado por las implicaciones sobre ella del episodio 8 que la proyectaban como una heroina novedosa, una heroina para estos tiempos, así que fue duro verla convertida en otro títere asimilado al pasado, estancada en la necesidad de fanáticos y productores de no explorar diferentes aspectos de la fantasía.

Bien por ellos. Lo que es yo, seguiré viendo The Mandalorian, pero ya sin buscar una nueva esperanza en la galaxia de Star Wars, solo la espera sistemática de más de lo mismo porque solo así se gana dinero y se mantiene en silencio a los trolls.… Expand

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krlosmiranda12Dec 20, 2019

JJ Abrams did his best to veer this sunking ship of a trilogy back into the light, but was unfortunately too late. The movie is bad because of The Last Jedi, completely trashed 6 movies worth of Star Wars lore. It has some good moments, butJJ Abrams did his best to veer this sunking ship of a trilogy back into the light, but was unfortunately too late. The movie is bad because of The Last Jedi, completely trashed 6 movies worth of Star Wars lore. It has some good moments, but as I watched, Han Solo's line 'That's not how The Force works!...' kept ringing in my head. I also can't stand the new heroes compared to the classic ones... they just don't work for me. I am still giving this a good rating for JJ Abrams respect for Star Wars and his attempt to make this movie feel like one set in universe we know and love. I wish Rian Johnson had never been given the chance to mess Star Wars.… Expand

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KlausGrablerDec 20, 2019

Having read some of the positive reviews it becomes clear that many of them are just paid or fake reviews as this movie cannot be rated with anything more than 5 by anyone who has a brain. Plotholes, McGuffins,lousy editing and weak CGI showHaving read some of the positive reviews it becomes clear that many of them are just paid or fake reviews as this movie cannot be rated with anything more than 5 by anyone who has a brain. Plotholes, McGuffins,lousy editing and weak CGI show this movie was put together more than once or twice with no clear plan in mind. It is shallow, uninspired, badly written and very disappointing. Sad to see Star Wars sink so low.… Expand

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roastlittlebirdDec 20, 2019

It seems JJ did have a plan for the 3 movies, however RJ decided to do his own thing. Problem is, this is a movie trilogy and you can't just go maverick in the middle because you don't like the OT. 3 Points for JJ.

The movie itself isIt seems JJ did have a plan for the 3 movies, however RJ decided to do his own thing. Problem is, this is a movie trilogy and you can't just go maverick in the middle because you don't like the OT. 3 Points for JJ.

The movie itself is boring, stupid, desperate. It is trying to explain every **** RJ put in his Ep 8.… Expand

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BFMDec 20, 2019

I'm very impressed with this movie.
They managed to salvage the trilogy and repair a lot of the damage that was done to it in episode 8.
It wastes no time in getting right to it's own plot, always pushing it forwards in a satisfying andI'm very impressed with this movie.
They managed to salvage the trilogy and repair a lot of the damage that was done to it in episode 8.

It wastes no time in getting right to it's own plot, always pushing it forwards in a satisfying and intriguing manner.

There is a bit too much fan service in this game, when it comes to the return of a few characters and places, but that's all quick and painless.

The movie has a few jokes that mostly land, but more importantly, it doesn't make you cringe and experience Fremdschämen, as episode 8 did. Nothing in this movie was made to challenge Jar Jar Binks.

They dealt with the death of Carry Fisher as well as they could. It can't be the same without her, but this movie honored her and her character.

All reveals and twists are well thought out, make sense and are convincing, which is a breath of fresh air after the last movie, where they were just done for the sake of contrarianism and cheap shock effects. With all the possible routes that could have been taken,
there is a chance that this movie will not make every viewer's exact idea of what was going to happen next come true.

But Episode 9 ends the trilogy as Episode 7 started it:
By bringing respect back to the Star Wars universe and it's audience.… Expand

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ceramicsaturnDec 20, 2019

This trilogy is an absolute joke. They never had a clear vision from the beginning and it shows. Even episode 7 vs episode 9 it feels like JJ had completely different ideas about how to end this than how he started. The story is a mess, theThis trilogy is an absolute joke. They never had a clear vision from the beginning and it shows. Even episode 7 vs episode 9 it feels like JJ had completely different ideas about how to end this than how he started. The story is a mess, the characters drone on with hopeless exposition, and there's not even much to be had for spectical for those looking for a fun pop corn movie. We've gone from a clone of A New Hope, to a movie that called any critic a racist or sexist, to a movie now that drives a dagger so deep into the heart of SW that it's finally dead. I feel nothing.

I was the biggest SW fan. I bought all the merch, I was apart of the 501st, heck it's even how I met my wife. This franchise all gone now. There's literally nothing left. Picture a film that could literally kill a 4 billion dollar franchise, and this is it. JJ, KK, Rian Johnson and Bob I. killed Star Wars. KK literally lied to Lucas' face, straight up, and said she'd care for his characters and his legacy. She's the one common thread between all three movies. She needs to be fired.

Don't see it. Spare yourself. Go watch the other trilogies if you want to see some SW action. This is just too painful to watch.… Expand

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MontevenDec 20, 2019

A sort of enjoyable mix of a film scarred by poor pacing and rushed decisions, all ending with a forgettable mix of nostalgia and lack of thought.

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IronicpondDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gotta day, this movie was an improvement from the last Jedi, but it was not a good Star Wars movie. The whole movie was incredibly rushed through, no explanations for anything including rey’s force powers or training, we got a small look into leia’s jedi history and instead of going with legends we go with a “nah just not feeling it” backstory? This movie could have been done a lot better had it just taken the time to end it with a true rise of a skywalker, not the rise of some Mary Sue that doesn’t have any real training… Expand

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The3AcademySinsDec 20, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker is a film that I find to be an incredibly unsatisfying ending to the new Star Wars Trilogy, and the weakest movie in the new trilogy overall. It's stupid. There's a ton of hand waving, retconning, Marvel-esque dialogueThe Rise of Skywalker is a film that I find to be an incredibly unsatisfying ending to the new Star Wars Trilogy, and the weakest movie in the new trilogy overall. It's stupid. There's a ton of hand waving, retconning, Marvel-esque dialogue that tries way too hard to be funny, and idiotic plot conveniences. However, in spite of all the flaws, I cannot bring myself to hate this movie too much, as I had such a blast watching this movie. Without going to deeply into spoiler territory, I will say that this is the kind of movie you watch with your friends to have a good time while drunk.

I'm not going to go into spoilers at all, but I will say that if you are a degenerate who loved The Last Jedi like I am, you will probably dislike this movie. About 2/3 of The Last Jedi is retconned, and JJ Abrams just keeps the bits of The Last Jedi he liked and pretty much discards the rest. Speaking of JJ Abrams' writing, the dialogue in this movie is pretty bad across the board. Rise of Skywalker feels like Marvel-lite, not Star Wars. This is insane, because JJ Abrams also was in charge of The Force Awakens, which is my favorite film in the sequel trilogy! Going off of that note, if there is one thing the Rise of Skywalker makes utterly apparent, it's that there is absolutely zero cohesion between the three films in this new trilogy. This movie in particular almost feels like the finale of a completely different trilogy! It's really obvious that Disney had no road map on where to go in this series, and in this movie, it really, really shows.

My favorite part of Rise of Skywalker was the exploration of the relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey. These two characters really carry this entire movie, and their scenes were the best written scenes in the movie. The rest of the film is stupid, and lazy, and the Force is relegated into some Dungeons and Dragons level plot convenience. I laughed out loud at a lot of the silly story choices, and I was not the only one in the theater who did so. I hope you all go to the movies and make your own opinions about this movie. Some will love it. Some will hate it. You will have fun watching it in either case. May the Force be with you!… Expand

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Foxdie67Dec 20, 2019

This movie tried to do too much and suffered for it. Left the theatre feeling apathy. I couldn't care much for the new characters introduced in a finale. The regression of story arcs for characters like Finn and Poe. Tropes that open a littleThis movie tried to do too much and suffered for it. Left the theatre feeling apathy. I couldn't care much for the new characters introduced in a finale. The regression of story arcs for characters like Finn and Poe. Tropes that open a little under a dozen plot holes. Pace was far too fast. 3 hours with half as much content but more respect for previous material would have been enough room to wrap things up. The exceptional effort by the acting and visual design crew is the only thing keeping this review from 1 star. The script writers need to watch some Star Wars before putting pen to paper… Expand

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Tracer83Dec 20, 2019

Take two full-length movies, staple them together, and hit the fast forward button. It's the fastest-paced movie I've ever watched. It's convoluted. It's ridiculous. It's a mess. I liked it.

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MancyoneknoboniDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is fast paced.

Episode 8 now doesn't really matter.

Some brilliant StarWars moments. The horses are idiotic though!

It is good. Stop whining… Expand

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amritsianDec 20, 2019

That ending before the credits.... I laughed when I got out from the theater.. That ending was a slap in the face It felt.... This makes Plan 9 From Outer Space look like shakespeare.

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Bushman91Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The trilogy truly ended in episode 8. JJ has nothing to work with but dug the hole deeper lol this movie has its awesome scenes but just no story arc. Reys character is a Mary Sue, some people can’t accept that. The Anakin chosen one was for nothing. Disney really **** up and there **** will never be canon to me. These new movies will please the new gen of fans which they don’t know **** about Star Wars but it deeply it hurts real fans for such a **** show of a mess this turned out to be.… Expand

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illOrlanduDec 20, 2019

It's fast paced and exciting the entire ride. Familiar faces and new ones take you on a journey through history in the Skywalker Saga with this climactic conclusion. It's an emotional roller coaster and certainly brings the story to an end.

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TaifoodDec 20, 2019

The pacing was too fast. It was hard for me to care. It also fit like 3 movies into one. Not really sure why Lucasfilm couldn’t create a coherent trilogy so this wouldn’t be needed.

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AhlersDec 20, 2019

Terrible movie I would not recommend watching it at all. Find it online or wait till Disney + releases it in a year. Not worth spending the money or time.

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brettjcavDec 20, 2019

Loved it, as did everyone I attended with. A perfect popcorn movie and fitting end to the Skywalker trilogies.

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Nickian26Dec 19, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker is a solid film. Far from perfect, but close to great overall. The editing is choppy, and the character development for the supporting cast was the weakest link. But the heart of the film, driven by its main cast, shoneThe Rise of Skywalker is a solid film. Far from perfect, but close to great overall. The editing is choppy, and the character development for the supporting cast was the weakest link. But the heart of the film, driven by its main cast, shone throughout. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega both our in fantastic performances. And then there’s Adam Driver, who owned the stage and was mesmerizing in several scenes. The fan service (mostly) fun. And, chiefly, certain decisions, especially at the end, may seem cheesy or out of left field on the face of it. But really there was a deeper resonance to these moments that I fear may not be appreciated, at least how I saw them. There was a message that may be missed by your initial gut reaction. In the end, the film satisfyingly closed the chapter of the Skywalker saga. It tied things off in ways that left me positively nostalgic. The good greatly outlays the somewhat disappointing. And most importantly, the heart was always there.… Expand

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Lazereye42Dec 20, 2019

The rise of Skywalker was very entertaining it received a round of applause from the audience. The force was strong with this movie a great job with the visual effects and action

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LeandroBDec 20, 2019

The narrative sucks, everything is rushed, nothing is consistent with what was presented in other movies.

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Starkiller44Dec 20, 2019

Very good. I'm a big fan of J. J Abrams. I hope that it Will not be the Last movie about this period

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Shr3kuDec 20, 2019

Completely useless and blend characters
A dumb story that makes literally no sense
The ending is an utter mess that gives no justice to characters, to Star Warsy mythos, to established Star Wars physics and lore. This movie is a hot mix ofCompletely useless and blend characters
A dumb story that makes literally no sense
The ending is an utter mess that gives no justice to characters, to Star Warsy mythos, to established Star Wars physics and lore.
This movie is a hot mix of bad ideas, bad execution, amazing music and visual effects and Adam Driver who is the best part of this movie (and I very very very didn't like him in first 2 movies)
If you want - watch it in Imax for nice VFX.
Otherwise, skip it and wait for the home release or ignore it completely.… Expand

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GramarsonDec 20, 2019

Good god this Disney Trilogy of a mess...this is what happens when you don’t plan things out and have directors playing relay race while also competing with each film

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RanaldSavageDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie has many flaws that plenty of Youtube reviews will mention in great detail. But the biggest reason I can't stand this movie is because it undoes Lucas's Star Wars Saga. ***SPOILERS***

They make Rey the chosen one and undo everything that came before. Anakin is not in this movie and if there's no Anakin then there was no chosen one. I do not buy Rey being the chosen one. Nor do I accept the fact that she identifies as a Skywalker. This movie is a mess, a disgrace and a total disappointment. This Disney Trilogy is not canon in my eyes.

I'll give it a 2 because it's not as painful to watch as TLJ is but it's not a better film by any means.… Expand

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AlchemikDec 20, 2019

I honestly didn't expect anything from this movie after The Last Jedi – there was simply no way to really write the saga out of that corner with just one movie. However, I was still disappointed: while episode 8 was infuriating with itsI honestly didn't expect anything from this movie after The Last Jedi – there was simply no way to really write the saga out of that corner with just one movie. However, I was still disappointed: while episode 8 was infuriating with its nonsensical plot twists and disrespect for its place in the new trilogy, this one was simply baffling: atrociously paced and stupid beyond belief. The number of narrative shortcuts and dumb plot points simply made me laugh bitterly, while decent character development for Ray, the first in the whole trilogy, felt mute in the wake of awful writing and J. J. Abrams' obsession with scale. The director shows Machel Bay-levels of equating large, loud events with epicness without understanding what makes such moments compelling. In the end, little in the film really has the emotional impact, or even dumb enjoyment factor it was aiming for.

There's also something more to it: as I expected this to be a bad movie and wasn't really moved by that, I'm incredibly sad about what it did with the Star Wars canon, already shaken by the Episodes 7 and 8. The force is treated in a completely careless way, being able to do whatever is convenient for the plot. The main intrigue makes everything that happened in the earlier movies pointless and kind of stupid. It's just a sad, sad ending to the mainline Star Wars and an awful point for any kind of continuation. People might've disliked the prequels as movies, but they built upon the Star Wars universe and made space for some really fun spin-offs. They disappointed, but ultimately kept the franchise fresh. This honestly killed much if my enthusiasm for Star Wars as a whole and it's heartbreaking. I give it a 3 as a movie experience, as it had a few meaningful moments and didn't irritate me as much as The Last Jedi, but as a Star Wars fan I could just as well give it a 1 for finishing the tragedy of Disney trilogy in an even worse way than it had to.… Expand

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Moises6997Dec 20, 2019

Movie was awesome fun experience people. need to stop latching on to what they think they want and just enjoy the experience because it was very fun, exciting, and amazing emotional movie!

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StsebastionDec 20, 2019

JJ Abrahms can't write a story if it would save his life. He can only make movies that already exist and tell you they're new.

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DerrikmatusekDec 20, 2019

Fantastic ending to the Skywalker Saga. Not perfect, but really good! There is plenty of good fan service and plot twists. Worth every penny, can't wait to watch it again! I wholeheartedly disagree with the Critics Consensus that rottenFantastic ending to the Skywalker Saga. Not perfect, but really good! There is plenty of good fan service and plot twists. Worth every penny, can't wait to watch it again! I wholeheartedly disagree with the Critics Consensus that rotten tomatoes has up for this movie.

The first act was rough because he had to fix the issues from The Last Jedi, but the rest is wonderful! I am so incredibly happy that this movie was as good as it was. I wanted to be blown away, and I am!… Expand

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megatomDec 20, 2019

I liked Billy Dee Williams as Lando. He had the same energy as he did back in the OT. What is sad is the fact that he's probably the only OT character other than C3PO to really feel like the same character. Han was a deadbeat dad and Luke wasI liked Billy Dee Williams as Lando. He had the same energy as he did back in the OT. What is sad is the fact that he's probably the only OT character other than C3PO to really feel like the same character. Han was a deadbeat dad and Luke was Jake Skymilker on suicide watch (oops he did kill himself). This whole trilogy is cultural graffiti created by nihilist and greed. We miss you George and I'm sorry for making fun of the prequels if that led to this abomination.… Expand

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VultuRexDec 20, 2019

The movie was great, epic, emotional and satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga.

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AmfobotDec 20, 2019

Did the authors even see what they created?
It's even hard to call it a movie, it feels like I've seen several short films in a row, no integrity of the narrative.
And the events that are there have absolutely no explanation, they are just aDid the authors even see what they created?
It's even hard to call it a movie, it feels like I've seen several short films in a row, no integrity of the narrative.
And the events that are there have absolutely no explanation, they are just a point, no one will explain anything to you.… Expand

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sooners11Dec 20, 2019

TROS is definitely an improvement over TLJ.

The actors have better chemistry and more well-written characters. The plot is just "okay" and propped up with a lot of spectacle and action - think the final battle from Aquaman. I could nitpickTROS is definitely an improvement over TLJ.

The actors have better chemistry and more well-written characters. The plot is just "okay" and propped up with a lot of spectacle and action - think the final battle from Aquaman.

I could nitpick some aspects of the film, but really this film suffers from 1) following TLJ, and 2) being part of a trilogy that was started without any real plan.

Overall, I had fun and was entertained.

Don't go in expecting Endgame, and you should be happy. Or, if you hated TLJ, you'll likely enjoy this one.… Expand

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ultraviperDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's like Disney/Abrams had a checklist of all the things the bitter nerds were upset about from The Last Jedi and decided to fix it all in this movie, whether the changes made sense or not. It felt more like a rebuttal to The Last Jedi than a sequel to it.

Complaint (TLJ): Luke throwing away the lightsaber. Solution (TRoS): Ghost Luke has a scene where he lectures about how you shouldn't treat lightsabers that way.

Complaint (TLJ): Holdo using a lightspeed jump to break a star destroyer in half.
Solution (TRoS): When someone suggests doing it again, he is told basically "no, that can only be done once."

Complaint (TLJ): Kylo breaks his cool vader-like mask
Solution (TRoS): Kylo's mask gets fixed

Complaint (TLJ): Knights of Ren were nowhere to be seen
Solution (TRoS): Knights of Ren are shown several times (but never really do anything or are relevant to the plot in any way)

Complaint (TLJ): Rose is a character *sends actress death threats*
Solution (TRoS): Rose is a minor side character with like 2 lines and her thing with Finn is completely ignored/forgotten

Complaint (TLJ): Rey's parents are nobody
Solution (TRoS): Wait, did we say nobody? We meant her father was the son of the most infamous person in the entire galaxy.

Complaint (TLJ): Snoke is killed without his backstory being revealed
Solution (TRoS): Snoke's origin is revealed. (however the emperor's return after being exploded inside a death star is not)

Complaint (TLJ): lack of a random slug-person on the millennium falcon
Solution (TRoS): a random slug-person is now on the millennium falcon… Expand

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Jyoung185Dec 20, 2019

Disappointing end to a great franchise. Hollow characters and bizarre plot choices ultimately ruin an already stuffed film.

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SanstadDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a piece of trash. I wish this trilogy did not happen. Please someone, wake me up.… Expand

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toxicfanDec 20, 2019

never thought i would enjoy a micheal bay movie more than a star wars movie. never. but it happened. and 6 underground was not good. just better action. none of both movies had more, so i only can compare that

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brightgeistDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what a sad, depressing, disappointing, empty, soul-less, joy-less abomination of a movie. THE FORCE AWAKENS had some potential, then THE LAST JEDI took a huge dump all over that, and now THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is just an absolute mess that tries desperately to dazzle everyone with huge action, bad humor, and sickening amounts of member-berries. the Skywalker Saga began with THE PHANTOM MENACE and ended with RETURN OF THE JEDI. this Disney Trilogy is meaningless. they resurrected Palpatine just so that Mary Sue could kill him again, which makes Anakin's redemption and sacrifice completely worthless. they're trying to tell us that Rey is the "real" Chosen One, but she has no character, no arc, no hero's journey, no depth, nothing that makes her interesting in any way. the same goes for all the other new characters, and all the original characters have been completely ruined, reduced to failures, and killed off. i will never watch this trilogy again, it is not canon, it serves no purpose, it has no meaning, it is completely incoherent and didn't make me care about any of the characters or any of the so-called "story". Kathleen Kennedy, Rian Johnson and JJ Abrams had the opportunity to make something great, but they completely failed. their trilogy is irrelevant and should not be considered part of the Skywalker Saga. all the Skywalkers were killed off, and Mary Sue Palpatine took their name and their home. it's disrespectful to the legacy of STAR WARS and needs to be erased from canon and forgotten.… Expand

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jruallenDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The half star, is for the cast and crew (including photography etc) other than writing and director, who contribute their 100% of their skills and ability on not letting it sucks. And let me clarify in no shape and form I blame them. Highlights has to be given to Adam Driver, and the chemistry Daisy Ridley has with him, Grant and Gleeson (apologies if I omit someone who perform well).

Now this gets out of way, let me clarify further.

As a Star Wars fan, I am more than happy to give some leeway has it been mediocre or generic or cheesy. Its neither of those but a series of montages string together and barely hold together. I am not exaggerating and will freely admit I have plenty of guilty pleasure on bad movies. But 90% of the time it does not even form a semi-coherent plot. Most of the characters looks like they muttered from a quote machine with words jumbled from previous 8 movies, aimed to please all fans of different tastes. Few actors have any idea how to handle such horrid lines and I dont hold the blame to them, besides extremely bad directing. Plot wise it violates so many fundamental principles. There are no actual stakes on hand. Rey confesses multiple times that she dread her vision seeing herself in Palpatine Throne, probably a mirror to Anakin's fears but in no shape, form or any indication this horror can be felt by general audience. None of the character has any progress or regression from TLJ development. And worst of all the film seems to understand so little about honoring previous 8 films. It so shallowly quote from previous 8 films and there are no soul to their formula.

In addition they fundamentally wasted one of the generational talents, mainly Adam Driver. How this guy manage to rise his part I could not have imagine. In short, this film feels like a massive diarrhea of multiple plot ideas and character exposition - but it came to nothing.… Expand

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RafaelFerrazDec 20, 2019

I would like to apologize in advance as I wasn't sensitive enough to notice any cons to this film. However, all I can say it's that I liked. I really liked. Full of surprises, epic battles and plot twists I did not see coming, this film is aI would like to apologize in advance as I wasn't sensitive enough to notice any cons to this film. However, all I can say it's that I liked. I really liked. Full of surprises, epic battles and plot twists I did not see coming, this film is a nice conclusion to the Skywalker saga. Easily the best film of 2019 to me.… Expand

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ap3rd96Dec 20, 2019

Creating a new trilogy with no plan is not a great idea and that’s what they did. This movie really tries to undo episode 8, and fix the entire trilogy in one movie. Not enough time, all feels rushed and just thrown together. I’m not blamingCreating a new trilogy with no plan is not a great idea and that’s what they did. This movie really tries to undo episode 8, and fix the entire trilogy in one movie. Not enough time, all feels rushed and just thrown together. I’m not blaming JJ cause he had to takeover the mess Rian Johnson created, and he tried hard but for me this ending just doesn’t work. It’s sad, such a very underwhelming trilogy.… Expand

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ActualyCriticalDec 20, 2019

The film was forced to be original having already rehashed EP4-6 in EP7-8, and for that reason alone was good.

It clarified everything in the previous films, giving them a new context so you can look at them as a bit less of a rehash. A lotThe film was forced to be original having already rehashed EP4-6 in EP7-8, and for that reason alone was good.

It clarified everything in the previous films, giving them a new context so you can look at them as a bit less of a rehash.

A lot of respect was paid to what the Jedi really are. You'll have to see it to understand.

As the trailers show, Palpatine is still around in some form - and he absolutely should be. Of course he foresaw the traditional concept of an apprentice overthrowing their master and had spent his life working out how to cheat death like he hints in EP3.

It suffers from the same flaws as EP7-8 with the characters being aware of things that the audience are not, confusing the audience sometimes.

There is a lot of back and forth and I'd like to say this is a good thing but it didn't feel good. You'll have to see it to understand what I mean by "back and forth" since it could mean many things.

The lore of the antagonists was not explained very well to the audience in this film, leaving them to guess it.

Overall 9/10, with the 1 remaining being for the stated flaws.… Expand

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JaymannDec 20, 2019

This was sad and creepy... Thanks for burying the rotten corpse of Star Wars Disney. Well done!

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Erik_Of_BloomDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see Disney’s paid shills are dropping tens on this abortion, so I’m here to let potential viewers know just how bad this is.

A BAND-AID FOR THE LAST JEDI

Jar-Jar “Mystery Box” Abrams decided to try and fix portions of the TLJ instead of just accepting that those mistakes were now the reality of the franchise.

Remember how “The Holdo Maneuver” makes space battles pointless, since you can just light-speed ram presumably anything. Well, apparently now. “That was a 1 in a million shot,” Poe says at one point. Uh, what? How? He doesn’t say. Remember how pointless Snoke was, how his death meant nothing? Well JJ decided that Palpatine “made” Snoke. How? Why? Don’t know. Doesn’t say.

Remember how the universe just didn't care about the plight of the Resistance in TLJ? How no help came to assist them against a walker assault on the salt planet? Well in THIS movie, they ALL show up, but instead of fighting some walkers, they’re here to take on a fleet of capital ships with planet-destroying technology. Makes ZERO sense. MYSTERY-BOX ABRAMS WANTS IT TO BE MARVEL

I wonder if JJ even liked Star Wars. It’s clear he wants to be Marvel. Palpatine has ‘LIGHTNING ATTACK’ (copyright Disney 2019). Rey has ‘FORCE HEAL’. Kylo? Well he gets beat by Rey again and again. I guess that’s his power.

There’s even the generic ‘beam of energy going into the sky’ that has become so commonplace in terrible superhero movies.

NOTHING MAKES SENSE, AND WHO CARES ANYWAY

Capital ships can’t turn on their shields until they ‘leave the atmosphere’. Why? Dunno. For the plot. People die, come back, die, come back. Makes everything feel pointless. Knights of Ren? Die faster and easier than Stormtroopers.

Keeping Leia around after TLJ? Oh, so she can use her power of ‘FORCE SKYPE’ to contact Kylo and make him lose another fight against Rey. Then she dies from the effort. Bravo JJ. THE HACKERY; OH GOD THE HACKERY

I think the awful writers (Terrio, Abrams) must have just heard phrases from Star Wars before and so decided that characters MUST say them. Not because it’s, you know, something they needed to communicate, but because FANS would REMEMBER when that character said something similar. Palpatine says “ORDER” like a dozen times. REMEMBER WHEN HE SAID ‘EXECUTE ORDER 66’ OMG I MEMBER. He even recites basically all his dialogue from RoTJ.

Wanna hear another gem?
Palpatine: “I am ALL of the Sith!”
Rey: “And I am ALL of the Jedi!”

Bravo hacks. And Hollywood wonders why no one goes to see movies anymore. THE FINAL INSULT

This isn’t just a bad movie. It’s a movie so bad it ruins the other good movies in the series. Palpatine being back undercuts both Luke and Anakin’s journey. It takes the good things about Star Wars and literally sacrifices them in this terrible attempt to make a buck. It’s lazy, it’s stupid, it’s poorly-written, poorly acted, poorly directed. It feels like a mediocre video game brought to the screen. It’s garbage through and through, and taint the entire Star Wars legacy forever.… Expand

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x2FingerTuesdayDec 20, 2019

Rise of Skywalker feels like a 6 hour movie set to fast forward, but it was actually very enjoyable. Maybe knowing some of the spoilers ahead of time softened the blow of the dumber plot points, but I feel like the movie did the best itRise of Skywalker feels like a 6 hour movie set to fast forward, but it was actually very enjoyable. Maybe knowing some of the spoilers ahead of time softened the blow of the dumber plot points, but I feel like the movie did the best it could with the position the previous two movies put it in. There was no compelling villain coming out of TLJ, so I don't blame them for bringing back the emperor. The movie was a lot of fun, but they really played fast and loose with the force abilities. Also, the lack of really exciting, well choreographed lightsaber duels was disappointing.… Expand

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