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t4k4bDec 19, 2019

For what we were left with after 8, I felt that this was great closure and a movie truly made for Star Wars fans.

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MarcvelascoDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the end of the saga, less happy with how some characters just got tossed like rose and hux, but epic visuals, and epic tie into the emperor. Loved loved loved hearing the voices of all the jedi during the final battle.… Expand

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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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IAmBob224Dec 19, 2019

I would highly suggest avoiding 1/10's or 10/10's

This is a solid movie and its really enjoyable to watch and have a fun time laughing. It's very condensed, spending a lot of its time wrapping up the saga, and the pacing feels off because ofI would highly suggest avoiding 1/10's or 10/10's

This is a solid movie and its really enjoyable to watch and have a fun time laughing. It's very condensed, spending a lot of its time wrapping up the saga, and the pacing feels off because of it. But the humor is solid most of the time and you will enjoy every minute of the film.… Expand

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derekwoodsDec 19, 2019

A fantastically fun ride. Borrow some elements from the larger Star Wars universe that may feel foreign to the cinematic universe, but overall a well executed end to a big story.

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JackDSmithDec 19, 2019

As a life long Star Wars fan I can honestly say The Rise of Skywalker with flaws is without a doubt the best in the new trilogy, the action set pieces and tone of sheer wonderment are something to be in awe of. I went into the movie skepticalAs a life long Star Wars fan I can honestly say The Rise of Skywalker with flaws is without a doubt the best in the new trilogy, the action set pieces and tone of sheer wonderment are something to be in awe of. I went into the movie skeptical after reading many reviews and seeing some reactions but I can truly say I enjoyed this movie the entire time flaws and all.… Expand

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Bigkeith13Dec 19, 2019

I was not a fan of The Last Jedi and skeptical going into this but JJ Abrams made a StarWars movie for StarWars fans. It had all the nostalgia, lightsaber fights, and space battles you could want. It didn't try to be something it wasn't, itI was not a fan of The Last Jedi and skeptical going into this but JJ Abrams made a StarWars movie for StarWars fans. It had all the nostalgia, lightsaber fights, and space battles you could want. It didn't try to be something it wasn't, it wasn't trying to be a statement or push boundaries, it was a fun and exciting StarWars movie and that's what I wanted and that's whats JJ gave.… Expand

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JPT1992Dec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly as a Star Wars fan this nailed it the way J.J. brought back iconic characters is what you wanna see. The fight scene on the old Death Star was fantastic plus more near the end… Expand

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DriskDec 19, 2019

Total fan service and loved every minute of it. Don't worry about all the sniffy reviews by critics who are not willing to admit how wrong they were about Last Jedi and trying to hide it. This is rip roaring, fun, fast paced adventure andTotal fan service and loved every minute of it. Don't worry about all the sniffy reviews by critics who are not willing to admit how wrong they were about Last Jedi and trying to hide it. This is rip roaring, fun, fast paced adventure and I loved every second of it. It does make me think how better this trilogy would have been without that idiot Rian allowed to do a film in the middle... If I have one complaint, this had so much to say, do and fix (from the last film) what it could have gone as two movies.… Expand

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PhotinusDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the movie. If you feel the same then spare yourself and stop reading negative critics!
After all it's a fairytale! With princesses and monsters and swords and knights. Multiple lightspeed jumps? Sure, it's a fairytale! All of a sudden healing powers? Sure, it's a fairytale! Kissing the princess? Sure, it's a fairytale!
Enjoy the esthetics! J. J. Abrams gave us beautiful pictures, once again. Rey walking underneath the Sith cube - I would put this straight on my wall! In the end the film gave me what I wanted: High polished star wars design, a few answers to open questions and a proper good bye to all my favorite characters. You might call it an overdose of fanservice - for me it's a good ending to the saga.… Expand

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JediKodiDGDec 19, 2019

So many critics hating this movie

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SamuelBarnesDec 20, 2019

What do you wish for? A movie about space samurai wielding laser swords who occasionally lift things and use mind control to be fluid and clear? A movie based on a trilogy, based around 8 other direct tie ins to stand on it's own? This movieWhat do you wish for? A movie about space samurai wielding laser swords who occasionally lift things and use mind control to be fluid and clear? A movie based on a trilogy, based around 8 other direct tie ins to stand on it's own? This movie is not any of those, it will never be everything you want a hundred million dollar movie franchise to be. Do you wish to ignore the horrible decaying world around you for a couple hours and change? Want to chuckle, be enthused, depressed, and maybe even cry? Then give this movie a chance. The people who have already decided their opinion on this movie will not be moved, nore will I even try to push them. This is Star Wars, enjoy the ride, or hate the bumps in the rollercoaster.… Expand

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ROCrocRocDec 20, 2019

Reading the critics reviews before watching this movie was the best thing I could do, because I had so low expectations for this, specially after the Last Jedi. When the movie ended I was really happy and really satisfied with what JJ AbramsReading the critics reviews before watching this movie was the best thing I could do, because I had so low expectations for this, specially after the Last Jedi. When the movie ended I was really happy and really satisfied with what JJ Abrams did gave us, since the circumstances were more than terrible. I know I am on the minority here, but for me this movie is the best of this trilogy. As a Star Wars fan, I am happy.… Expand

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ascenthevalenceDec 20, 2019

I must be stupid.. I dont get the hate.. it was starwars. Goes to show dont follow everyone's opinions blindly. I liked it. I dont care for Reylo but I still liked it and Rey is a Mary sue. but I still liked it

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PapaBless3Dec 20, 2019

Great movie! Answers all my questions from the previous film's. It is very fast paced, but I think it needs to be. There is only a few points I wish they have spent more time on. In my opinion, this movie is way better than the last Jedi andGreat movie! Answers all my questions from the previous film's. It is very fast paced, but I think it needs to be. There is only a few points I wish they have spent more time on. In my opinion, this movie is way better than the last Jedi and on par with TFA. Excited to see where the story goes from here.… Expand

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Garion128Dec 20, 2019

J. J Abrams, with sw8 as a burden, successfully delivers an epic ending to the boring postlogy. He had to do in one movie what should have been done in two, and in order to do that he have to define new goals and new ways to use the Force.J. J Abrams, with sw8 as a burden, successfully delivers an epic ending to the boring postlogy. He had to do in one movie what should have been done in two, and in order to do that he have to define new goals and new ways to use the Force. Hardcore fans will hate it. But if you go open minded you should have (like me) a very pleasant moment.… Expand

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Padre79Dec 20, 2019

A good SW movie. Do not let Anyone tell you othetwise. Go and find out for yourself.

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KinddamaticDec 20, 2019

I loved it! Do not listen to the critics, they loved The Last Jedi so what does that tell you. The opening sequence (not shot, sequence) is my favorite opening sequence in all of Star Wars. J.J Abrams subtlety cleans up the mess Rian JohnsonI loved it! Do not listen to the critics, they loved The Last Jedi so what does that tell you. The opening sequence (not shot, sequence) is my favorite opening sequence in all of Star Wars. J.J Abrams subtlety cleans up the mess Rian Johnson left us with and even repairs some of the things he did. J.J. shows us HE should have been in charge of all three movies in this franchise from the get go. The story is a fast paced action packed ride and we get the most powerful Kylo Ren we've seen, which is amazing. Rey EARNS her power through the most difficult trials personally she's had in the franchise, which finally shows us the great character that she always was but now it let's us appreciate it and her place in the story more. GO SEE IT.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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guifestaDec 20, 2019

A great ending for a great saga. Awesome action sequences and redemption arc for characters we know and love.

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arollerDec 20, 2019

This movie is being dragged through the mud for what seems to be no actual cinematic reasons because of just how sensitive the subject is. What I saw in the theater last night, along with countless fans everywhere, was not a flop of a movie.This movie is being dragged through the mud for what seems to be no actual cinematic reasons because of just how sensitive the subject is. What I saw in the theater last night, along with countless fans everywhere, was not a flop of a movie. It was a movie that was the essence of Star Wars. With amazing fan service that warmed the nostalgia in my heart, powerful visuals that made for wonderful light-saber duels, and a sweeping sense of "we're all in this together" paired with the importance of family lines.

What this movie did lack wasn't nearly as extreme as others are making it in their click-bait reviews stating "worst movie ever made". It was a bit rushed, missing some background for side-plots, and lacking a tiny bit in the artistry of cinema; all of which can be explained... The Last Jedi was exactly flip-flopped last year of who was happy with it. Critics loved it but fans hated it. Take a look at the reviews. I loved it for what it was and although there were some unexplained force aspects, isn't that the joy of Star Wars and movies in general: the mystery. Not everything needs a manual on why it's possible especially when we're talking about the force, light-speed, and other made-up components. What TLJ lacked in these plot points and force explanation, it made up for in such a beautiful display of artistic scenes. Although I loved TLJ, it didn't setup the finale very well which caused it to be a little too fast-paced. I would have loved to hear more about Leia's journey in TFA or TLJ so it wasn't such a quick scene here. I would have loved more blatant artistry (ie. Red Room) in Rise of Skywalker, but Abrams used Rey and Kylo's "Force-time" chats and water fight scenes for artistry instead.

Let's be clear, the mistake here was deciding not to have one director for all 3 or even both of them for all 3. The struggle we're seeing is a struggle of directorial difference, not one of good movie vs. bad movie. I hate that movies like this are ruined by people who have their checklist of 100 things they need to happen to be please. Just go to movies and enjoy them for what they are. Not to say there aren't bad movies, because let's not forget Playmobil came out with a movie, but there is certainly a movie here that is being placed critically below Jumanji 2 and Zombieland 2. Get your **** together reviewers and critics.… Expand

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ShieldDevilDec 20, 2019

So I didn’t like the Last Jedi, it definitely underwhelmed me and I just didn’t like what i saw. Now with the Rise of Skywalker I had a lot of reservations going in, and I was pleasantly surprised. The movie was funny and had me on the edgeSo I didn’t like the Last Jedi, it definitely underwhelmed me and I just didn’t like what i saw. Now with the Rise of Skywalker I had a lot of reservations going in, and I was pleasantly surprised. The movie was funny and had me on the edge of my seat, right off the bat I knew what was going on, the movie did a great job telling us what was going on, and I never got lost in the story. I even laughed a lot more than I thought. Honestly this was a great end to the saga and I look forward to seeing what the next step is. The movie isn’t perfect but everyone needs to remember right or wrong the last Jedi messed a lot of things up and this brought everything back full circle.… Expand

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Wings1412Dec 20, 2019

Really entertaining, it would have benefitted from being slightly longer since it had to deal with the fallout from episode 8.

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BriggsXIIIDec 20, 2019

Out of what it had to work with after TLJ, I think it’s a 10/10 but it was 2 movies in one. I enjoyed it a lot. Good fun, like Star Wars is supposed to be.

Once the Disney haters relax, we’ll see the real reviews show this was actuallyOut of what it had to work with after TLJ, I think it’s a 10/10 but it was 2 movies in one. I enjoyed it a lot. Good fun, like Star Wars is supposed to be.

Once the Disney haters relax, we’ll see the real reviews show this was actually good, albeit a space fantasy that is supposed to bend the rules. They don’t run out of fuel in this one, for example...

If you didn’t like episode 8, you’ll like this one, and visa versa.… Expand

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dajolllymidgetDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The arc with kylo ren made me love this movie. And people tend to not enjoy all the fan service but personally I was fine with it. Movie felt more like star wars than tlj… Expand

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TheRealJoker626Dec 20, 2019

I was absolutely gobsmacked by this movie. It left me speechless as soon as the credits came rolling down. It was more than I expected. I was a bit worried beforehand when seeing the critic reviews, but once again I was reminded that bias andI was absolutely gobsmacked by this movie. It left me speechless as soon as the credits came rolling down. It was more than I expected. I was a bit worried beforehand when seeing the critic reviews, but once again I was reminded that bias and personal taste will always trump the opinion of an individual. What the one person might find interesting, the next one finds bland. I am an avid Star Wars fan, watched all 8 movies again (one each day) leading up to Episode IX, and I am truly amazed at how this movie brought the whole Skywalker saga to an end, and how this final chapter rounds off an extraordinary story. Do yourself a favor, go and see it, it’s definitely worth it!… Expand

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benjigrinDec 20, 2019

Dont listen to the critics, its a great Star Wars movie and a great end to the saga.

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Aggy98Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a perfect movie, not a logical movie. But an emotionally powerful movie that FINALLY gave Rey some character development and offered answers, even though not all of them made sense. Overall a thoroughly entertaining bookend to the saga (and yes I thought the ewok cameo was cute shoot me)… Expand

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Zirconpirate80Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great movie. I've watched the star wars saga my entire life and have delved into the lore as well. This movie does a great job of tying episode 7 into 9, and also explaining potholes developed in episode 8.… Expand

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DwinnerDec 20, 2019

I enjoyed this movie and I will see this movie again in IMAX. Tops TFA for me, wonderful job JJ and crew. Though I do say I hope to see more star wars movies.......with a little more continuity if we are doing a trilogy

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ItachiKaisuriDec 20, 2019

The movie was well done and many of the things fans have come to expect are all here: great visuals, great music, solid acting, and a breathtaking story.

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Aj1775Dec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought it was a fitting full circle that leaves room for continuation. May the force with you!… Expand

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JainaSolo1994Dec 20, 2019

It's like taking a drink from a firehose but the water is so delicious you don't care.

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RuthalusDec 20, 2019

As someone a bit saddened after TLJ, I really loved this film! As a fan of the other Star Wars films as well, I didn't feel like it was excluded irrelevant old news as I did in Ep.8. Much more positive vibes. This being the last one, to endAs someone a bit saddened after TLJ, I really loved this film! As a fan of the other Star Wars films as well, I didn't feel like it was excluded irrelevant old news as I did in Ep.8. Much more positive vibes. This being the last one, to end the Skywalker saga, bring on the fanservice and homage! Loved it! Wanted more. Wish it was a longer film, fit all it could in such a relatively short time. Felt like a film for fans of all the films not just the latest ones. Thanks!… Expand

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cybervargrDec 21, 2019

honestly enjoyed the movie despite the hate it gets from wannabe movie directors.

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CrozzDec 21, 2019

It definitely fixes the flaws and mistakes that episode VIII have done and I have quite enjoyed it

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Sparkz880Dec 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Star wars film in the new trilogy. Had some fantastic moments and some bad. But JJ Abrams did a fantastic worn with this one. He really did his best after TLJ mess.… Expand

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JakeHowellsDec 21, 2019

The fan boys are upset about the lore of the Star Wars universe, if you want a fun night out this movie is perfect.

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DubinkyDec 21, 2019

I really enjoyed this movie. Definitely the strongest of the latest trilogy, but also in the top half of all the Star Wars movies, IMO. While not perfect, no movie ever is, and this one really couldn’t have wrapped it up better, regardless ofI really enjoyed this movie. Definitely the strongest of the latest trilogy, but also in the top half of all the Star Wars movies, IMO. While not perfect, no movie ever is, and this one really couldn’t have wrapped it up better, regardless of the previous two movies.… Expand

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snowman27Dec 21, 2019

Rise of Skywalker had to be a difficult movie for Mr. Abrams to make. This sequel trilogy had two different directors both running at full force in two different directions in Ep VII and VIII. The last and final episode of the great StarRise of Skywalker had to be a difficult movie for Mr. Abrams to make. This sequel trilogy had two different directors both running at full force in two different directions in Ep VII and VIII. The last and final episode of the great Star Wars Skywalker saga shows how a great director and cinematic project team can pull off something amazing despite the disjointed story up to that point. I have been a Star Wars fan for about 30 years of my life, and there have definitely been some really high moments, and really low moments in the series. For me, and this is only my opinion, I thought Ep VII was trying to be too safe by copying a new hope. Ep VIII had some cool moments, but I thought it was the worst movie of the sequel trilogy, that's due to my love for the Jedi story in Star Wars, and I felt that there were many wrong turns taken in regard to how Luke Skywalker was portrayed (granted I don't know what Rian Johnson's vision for Ep IX was supposed to bring for Luke Skywalker). Rise of Skywalker brought out some great acting moments by the entire cast of the movie. The previous installments had some of the most stale emotional attachments in the series, but this movie corrects that (IMO). There were a few new characters introduced in this new outing, and I felt that they were a good addition, and I enjoyed getting to know them despite being short lived. There were a couple of romances in this movie, and while they could have easily been eliminated from the movie, I felt like they didn't take away from making it great. Like others have mentioned, this is a movie packed full of story because it had to almost be a full story in itself, taking the ideas from VII and VIII and bringing that story to a close. The visuals, sound effects, and soundtrack were all top notch. The creative team on Rise of Skywalker took some creative liberties in regards to the entire previous concept of what the force is and how it is portrayed in previous Star Wars movies. I personally think that their creativity paid off, and was impressed that I could still be surprised by the force in a Star Wars movie. The lightsaber battles were really good, and I felt like there was a lot of emotion that went into them. Space battles were really good, and had some real desperation to them at moments where you weren't sure how things were going to play out. I like how Han, Leia, Luke, and Chewie all had meaningful impacts on the outcome of Rise of Skywalker. Granted there was some backstepping that had to occur, and time taken to explain plot points from Ep VIII, but in general the Rise of Skywalker did a great job pulling everything together at the end. It wasn't until the last scene of the movie that I felt like they wrapped this series up with a nice tidy bow. I felt like this was one of the best movies in the series, and the only reason why I didn't rate this as a 10 was due to it being a bit too congested for one film. I really think they should have made this final episode into two separate movies. I just love Star Wars though, so I could always use another Star Wars movie. I hope that you go and see this movie because there really was a lot of thought put into it.… Expand

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cbmakDec 21, 2019

Not really sure why everyone is giving this film such a hard time, I thought it was excellent. I saw this today with my wife and two children (aged 13 and 7 years) and we all loved it. Myself and my wife, in our 40's, have seen all StarNot really sure why everyone is giving this film such a hard time, I thought it was excellent. I saw this today with my wife and two children (aged 13 and 7 years) and we all loved it. Myself and my wife, in our 40's, have seen all Star Wars movies from the 70's to the present, and there is no way at all that this movie was even close to the abysmal nature of the prequel trilogy of the 90's. Of the new trilogy, this was back on track taking up from The Force Awakens, and far superior to The Last Jedi. Star Wars first captured me when I was a young boy, and my son was enchanted by every moment and that is the best thing about this film - it keeps the magic for the children whilst still being satisfying for long-time fans of the series such as myself. It is a fantasy movie and you cannot take it so seriously, just let yourself be a kid again and let yourself be taken on the ride of a lifetime. Magical, enjoyable, nostalgic, feelgood and visually spectacular.… Expand

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theBushnaDec 21, 2019

This movie was a blast to watch! Starts off slow & picks up leading to a grand finale for the saga. The ending feels like a satisfying wrap up for the trilogy and Skywalker saga as a whole. While mileage may vary with regards to opinionsThis movie was a blast to watch! Starts off slow & picks up leading to a grand finale for the saga. The ending feels like a satisfying wrap up for the trilogy and Skywalker saga as a whole. While mileage may vary with regards to opinions regarding story decisions, I know myself and others personally enjoyed this fun Star Wars story to its conclusion.… Expand

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BalboaBagginsDec 21, 2019

This was to The Last Jedi what Return was to Empire.
A thrilling and exciting action packed ride which served as a heartfelt and fitting conclusion. Empire (the franchise high point) brought depth, nuance and subtlety to the franchise as didThis was to The Last Jedi what Return was to Empire.
A thrilling and exciting action packed ride which served as a heartfelt and fitting conclusion. Empire (the franchise high point) brought depth, nuance and subtlety to the franchise as did The Last Jedi (which I loved but is somehow seen by many to be the franchise low point … Expand

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Lindsey01979Dec 21, 2019

Pulled together so many loose ends with a fee fairly clear story. It was fun and beautiful

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DemoDcDec 24, 2019

i think what a lot of so called hardcore fans find hard to seperate the new movies from with the old movies, is... Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hammill , Alec Guiness and James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (the main 5, as other actors ati think what a lot of so called hardcore fans find hard to seperate the new movies from with the old movies, is... Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hammill , Alec Guiness and James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (the main 5, as other actors at this time also helped give an authentic feel to this franchise) are such a tremendous force (pun intended) together, that the magic they create on film is nothing like what we get today... That alone has an appeal that carried 4, 5 and 6 to great heights. And its not cause their acting was the greatest in movie world, yet the chemistry between them is so electric and on point , this helps glue such an awe inspiring recipe for great viewing and also the fact the movie which they helped create was many years ahead of time. Too many imo take this for granted and carry such a massive weight of expectation that they're setting themselves up for dissatisfaction way b4 the new movies are even made. Such a massive job to take on these new films. I loved Rise of Skywalker applauding JJ Abrams a job well done to the max as this was a very very hard job to take on.
Even though i clearly wasn't consciously self aware enough at the age of 2 seeing A new hope, this was the age i was when seeing the 1st Star Wars film. It's been such a presence in my life (as for many, clearly) its great to see the Skywalker saga come to a close with now a lot of excitement to see where the franchise goes next. Thank you so much George Lucas for giving us this amazing and truly inspiring gift.… Expand

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midnightsunartDec 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was always going to be a tough task to finish off the sequel trilogy and the overall Star Wars saga but I think JJ Abrams did a very good job. The film looks fantastic, with some amazing scenes and great performances, especially from Driver and Ridley. I liked how the film drops us straight into the reveal of Palpatine's return and Ren initially wanting to destroy him. The film feels fast paced, action packed and covers a lot of ground. Sure it's not perfect, but it's the best film we were going to get after the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney and is better than the ideas George Lucas had for the sequels, though some of the better ideas actually did make it into these sequels, with some modifications that actually improve them while omitting terrible ideas like the midichlorians and the Whills and the microbiotic world Lucas wanted to explore further. Full respect to George Lucas for creating Star Wars and the original trilogy but the prequels were a massive disappointment. The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker on the other hand are very enjoyable and capture the feeling of the original and The Empire Strikes Back. The Last Jedi is the worst of the three, but the last third of that film is decent. The Rise of Skywalker attempts and mostly succeeds in bridging the ideas of the sequels with the established story from the original trilogy and even the prequels, bringing back the Emperor, who is also a pivotal part of the entire storyline. My only complaint is there was no real explanation as to how he returned, but the line 'The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural' covers it enough. The Rise of Skywalker is an entertaining film that answers most of the questions raised in previous instalments. Some will like the answers, others may not.… Expand

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HotbeanjuiceDec 21, 2019

Reviewers are babies. JJ just had to do a ton of damage control from the mess Rian left him. It was a great movie, best of the 3.

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DRSTINKBOMBDec 21, 2019

I loved the movie from start to finish. A perfect ending to the story I've been enjoying for a lifetime. Epic.

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Edr2Dec 21, 2019

Just see the movie, this days critics are drunk and don't have a clue about nothing, this movie represents what made star wars a classic.

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GottsDec 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My only complaint is that anakin and Ben weren’t in the final scene to complete the full family.… Expand

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ZackR32Dec 22, 2019

Is this the best movie in the saga? No
But this movie does not deserve the scores from fans who clearly watched the movie with the intention of hating anything it would be.
Most of these scores don’t seem to be able to pin-point why exactlyIs this the best movie in the saga? No
But this movie does not deserve the scores from fans who clearly watched the movie with the intention of hating anything it would be.

Most of these scores don’t seem to be able to pin-point why exactly they hate the movie other than ‘Star Wars was ruined’.
If they want to blame any movie, it is The Last Jedi to blame.

With what The Last Jedi left for us, which was essentially the same overall plot of Empire Strikes back, except without the lessons from that movie and instead with our favorite Jedi, Luke Skywalker ready to give up on all of his friends and morals.

At the end of the last Jedi movie, with Luke gone, no threat from the First Order since Kylo was a wuss the entire movie. He literally lost to a force mirage and Rey with no training or understanding of her power. And Snoke killed off for no real reason, there were no leads left at the end of the movie to follow for JJ Abrams to use.

So with what JJ Abrams had left from that movie, he made an amazing and surprising attempt to re-right the ship that was the last Jedi.
This movie is far more detailed than people realize, people saying it un-did things in the original or prequel trilogy clearly need to watch it again with a different mind set. If anything this movie stood for everything they did.

Now could this have been a better movie? Yes

But it was held back by what the last Jedi left it with, and that is why it is so fast paced. In reality it should have been two movies. One of the movies replacing the last Jedi. Instead, JJ was left with trying to make a movie to end an entire saga, and new trilogy with nothing of use. He literally had to put two movies together in one movie to end many stories, bring us a new villain since Snoke was dead, give us a huge threat to the galaxy to stop, give us a reason for Reys amazing power, give us a satisfying ending that justify’s Anakin bringing balance to the force in Return of the Jedi, and trying to fix our favorite Jedi and his principals and morals Luke Skywalker.

What this movie did and pulled off was almost impossible and it succeeded with what it had to do.

I just wish if anything The Last Jedi could have been redone, if that had been done we could have seen a very different plot, and dove deep into places we have never been.… Expand

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maga3Dec 22, 2019

I cannot understand why everybody is so mad. Movie is not that bad, it`s enough. That`s the way, fellas)

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Sebseb123Dec 22, 2019

A really enjoyable blockbuster with plenty of star wars in it. Charming, funny and epic. Some people didn't like where this new saga took the old characters, but this is in no way a bad film or a disgrace against star wars. Best one sinceA really enjoyable blockbuster with plenty of star wars in it. Charming, funny and epic. Some people didn't like where this new saga took the old characters, but this is in no way a bad film or a disgrace against star wars. Best one since ROTJ in my humble opinion. Anyways, stop reading these and go see it for yourself, make up your own mind about it. This new review culture is poison for enjoyment.… Expand

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HollyWightDec 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frankly, I think this was a great ending to the series. It comes full circle to enhance not only the story in the prequels, but the events of the original trilogy as well. It means Sidious is not just some evil guy who became a Sith, but the total embodiment of the Sith. When he killed Plagueis, he inherited the legacy of the Sith Order, and he counted on his creation (Anakin) to be the next vessel, but was screwed out of that when Luke turned Vader. And in The Rise of Skywalker, we see the final stages of his grand plan-- and the side-track he has to take to get back there-- come to fruition. Now, some people may hate this, but I love that The Rise of Skywalker essentially turns the series into the tale of the final decades of the Sith Order, and the heroes who faced it. Aside from that, we get a satisfying end to everyone's story from the original trilogy. Luke, Leia, Lando, Chewie... They all get a proper send-off. The way they handled Leia's story considering Carrie Fisher's death was inspirational and impressive. No CGI Leia or anything like that (except one flashback, but it's necessary and very cool. You'll see.) They made unused shots from previous films work in the context of this film, instead. Carrie would have approved, I think. Especially when you see who and what she is in this one. Don't listen to the haters. There are a lot of people bringing their personal politics into this, deliberately trashing the movie because they can't stand some aspect of its production or cast and what they represent to certain ideological viewpoints. These people are the same as the hardcore Catholics who trashed Kevin Smith's "Dogma" because it offended their delicate world-view. Some of them hate Disney and actively downvote anything they do with Star Wars. Some of them hate women and rant against Kathleen Kennedy or any of the female cast members who aren't Carrie Fisher (thank goodness Holdo is dead, otherwise we'd be treated to rants about how she dares to talk down to men, again.) Some are just peeved that the old Expanded Universe was rendered non-canon and will hate anything new from Star Wars on that principle alone. The thing is, Lucasfilm DID take some of the best ideas from the old Expanded Universe and use them in these movies-- Especially this one! Did you like the original Thrawn Trilogy? This takes some ideas from there and makes them far less cringeworthy. Did you like New Jedi Order? Pieces of that are in here, too. This is like a great EU story after it has been stripped of all the fanfic and pet-character weaknesses. And if you're a fan of the current expanded Canon, like Rebels or The Clone Wars, this movie has some things for you, too. Characters from the past, ships you know, people who SHOULD be in Star Wars movies are in this Star Wars movie. Maybe not front-and-center. Maybe only in the background, or in a quick flash in a battle scene, but they're in here. They're here for the fans. I'm sorry, but if you're running around calling yourself a Star Wars fan, but then turn around and say you hate the prequel trilogy, and you hate the sequel trilogy, and you kinda didn't like Return of the Jedi because the ewoks were dumb, then you know what? You aren't a Star Wars fan; You're a fan of two Star Wars movies out of nine. I'd say that if that's the case, maybe ANH and ESB were all you're gonna get. Nobody's going to duplicate those two, and nothing else will live up to that standard for you. Personally, and call this "gatekeeping" if you want because it is and it does not matter, if you like less than half of the Star Wars movies, then maybe it's time to pack it in and stop following the franchise. It's obviously not for you. For the rest of us-- those of us who love everything Star Wars to varying degrees, but who don't hate any of it-- This IS great Star Wars, and we'll be happy to show you the door.… Expand

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NbergerDec 22, 2019

Excellent closure to the Skywalker saga. Only reason I’m giving it a 9 is because they had to do a lot of damage control for the last Jedi. It was exciting and for all that happened in the film it was easy to follow. It felt more like aExcellent closure to the Skywalker saga. Only reason I’m giving it a 9 is because they had to do a lot of damage control for the last Jedi. It was exciting and for all that happened in the film it was easy to follow. It felt more like a sequel to The Force Awakens than The Last Jedi, and I liked that. Some Star Wars fans will never be satisfied, but I was totally satisfied with the film and I thought it was amazing.… Expand

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TatoncaDec 22, 2019

Everything it needed to be and more! Great fun, many touch points to previous films and expanded universe. Feels the most integrated into the greater pantheon of heros. A resounding triumphant return to form. I enjoyed this film very much

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BillButtlickerDec 22, 2019

Comment section a pretty big salt mine lolol. This movie did a solid job at undoing the disaster Rian Johnson left them to deal with but Kathleen Kennedy and the others at Lucas should’ve had a plan figured out from the beginning on the wholeComment section a pretty big salt mine lolol. This movie did a solid job at undoing the disaster Rian Johnson left them to deal with but Kathleen Kennedy and the others at Lucas should’ve had a plan figured out from the beginning on the whole story. Enjoyed the movie overall.… Expand

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george32801Dec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best SW in new trilogy! Thanks Abrams for this masterpiece! This movie was very good, but ending should have Anakin ghost! This is Skywalker saga, not palpatine saga.… Expand

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DreadkDec 23, 2019

You can hate it all you want however the plot of the trilogy evolve and conclude in a spectacular way.
Maybe we could have had something better but the way everything fits mostly together and end the saga without feeling bloated or slow is aYou can hate it all you want however the plot of the trilogy evolve and conclude in a spectacular way.
Maybe we could have had something better but the way everything fits mostly together and end the saga without feeling bloated or slow is a miracle.
I really enjoyed the experience.… Expand

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maga2024Dec 23, 2019

No force-fed liberal talking points. Just star wars. Best of the trilogy. This movie saved star wars for me. Get bent liberals.

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MaschiettoBR13Dec 23, 2019

The movie is excellent. We present a great story of the Star Wars universe, surpassing its predecessors. The action and thriller scenes made me and the people in the movie room thrill, especially with a breathtaking ending. But there areThe movie is excellent. We present a great story of the Star Wars universe, surpassing its predecessors. The action and thriller scenes made me and the people in the movie room thrill, especially with a breathtaking ending. But there are still scenes in this movie that Dysney should work a little better.… Expand

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mtaraskinDec 23, 2019

Хороший фильм. Хорошее завершение саги! Сделан с любовь ко вселенной Звездных Войн!

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andyp2345Dec 23, 2019

Definitely the best of the sequels. Actually probably the best star wars film since Return of the Jedi

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Indie_ValkyrieDec 23, 2019

Watched the triple bill on opening night. This movie made ep 8 worth watching, and somehow managed leave what seemed like the entire screening satisfied enough that about half of us stopped to talk about it afterwards.

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bimjosgravyDec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie provided a very good wrap up to an epic story spanning decades. It is amazing that JJ was able to pick up the shattered remnants of the dung pile that was The Last Jedi, and create something that made me happy to be a Star Wars fan again. Well played JJ. PS - We all know Rose had no place in Star Wars, getting her out of there was the greatest accomplishment of the trilogy.… Expand

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LadyArachneDec 23, 2019

Only relatively minor dislikes. Overall enjoyed the movie and it’s easily the best of the newer movies

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SanctiomonialisDec 23, 2019

This was a great and satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga. I agree that there was a lot of fan service, and it was a bit hurried, but I haven't had this much fun in a star wars movie since episode 6. People are saying that they don'tThis was a great and satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga. I agree that there was a lot of fan service, and it was a bit hurried, but I haven't had this much fun in a star wars movie since episode 6. People are saying that they don't even mention the things that happened in the prequels, and it doesn't pick up exactly where episode 8 left off, and to that I say, who cares? The prequels were a hot mess that did nothing but complicate things from The originals for the sake of giving an explanation for questions nobody ever asked for. And episode 8 was uninteresting, unsuprising, and completely derailed everything 7 had set up. At least this had some continuity to the overall arch. Look, this movie is not perfect. But it's fun. It's satisfying. It's Star Wars. If you like lightsaber fights, force standoffs, space battles, whitty banter, and classic good vs evil, you will LOVE this movie. Go see it.… Expand

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ElithilDec 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complix amb el que gran part dels fans esperaven. Té aspectes criticables, com qualsevol altra pel·lícula, sobretot les s formen part d'una saga. El problema mes gran és de la trilogia, que de la peli en concret.… Expand

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Coloitu05Dec 24, 2019

I really loved this movie, it was a great ending for a great saga, it is the best in this trilogy and although at the beginning it seems a bit boring it just gets better for a great ending.

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Twitchy_eyeDec 24, 2019

As a watcher of Starwars for many years I thoroughly enjoyed this ending to the skywalker saga. It's not perfect, but one can find fault with any of the Star Wars movies. A very moving end to this tale.

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tentongeekDec 26, 2019

This was not an easy thing to do! The respectful way that this ties in every leg of the saga that came before it without lending to any of its shortfalls has to earn JJ Abrams absolute fan loyalty! This is nothing short of the best way to endThis was not an easy thing to do! The respectful way that this ties in every leg of the saga that came before it without lending to any of its shortfalls has to earn JJ Abrams absolute fan loyalty! This is nothing short of the best way to end a series, a trilogy and a legacy in the the Star Wars universe. I will be going back again and again!… Expand

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nickjnewDec 26, 2019

Brilliant - often overly criticized movie. Tying up this epic saga was always going to be divisive and that’s clearly the case. A warm and welcome return to the fast paced editing and afternoon matinee swashbuckling style of the originalBrilliant - often overly criticized movie. Tying up this epic saga was always going to be divisive and that’s clearly the case. A warm and welcome return to the fast paced editing and afternoon matinee swashbuckling style of the original trilogy, and an abandonment of the prequels predilection for expansive explanation and indulgent back story to every piece of the plot! It’s a fair observation that the first chapter of the movie sets the course that The Last Jedi didn’t set up - and corrects the sappy efforts at comedy and Disney reinvention that TLJ was guilty of.

A master stroke of plot twists and and an ending that is satisfyingly vitriolic to a saga I’ve watched since I was 6 years old.

In an era where being controversial in reviews affords notoriety, it feels as if that’s the motive for the other critics having slated this movie - I genuinely can’t find the same fault. Perhaps attention spans are shorter? It’s true that a great deal happens - and it it’s fair that the two and a half hours running time packs an exhausting punch, but you don’t really notice the length, and the acts of this movie combine to satisfy the necessary emotions of revenge, justice and resolution - bringing balance to the force.

The cameos, hallucinations and force ghosts are both fitting and welcome.

Go see it. You won’t be disappointed.… Expand

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Paradigm76Dec 26, 2019

Excellent family film very emotional. obviously those who don't like it have no emotions apart from hate.

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Movielover435Dec 26, 2019

Fun to watch and a great end to the saga. Plot may have had minor holes but the main Star Wars themes were there. Great time for all ages.

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StarWarsMCUJan 8, 2020

I have been a star wars fan since I was 5 I'm 19 now. What an emotional journey this film was and is. If you don't like the last Jedi because of its flaws this fixes a lot if not all of them. It fixes the Rey character for me as well. If youI have been a star wars fan since I was 5 I'm 19 now. What an emotional journey this film was and is. If you don't like the last Jedi because of its flaws this fixes a lot if not all of them. It fixes the Rey character for me as well. If you are a fan give it a shot. The film isn't perfect obviously, but obviously only one is. Empire Strikes Back and my favorite Revenge of the Sith. Rise of Skywalker is actually my 3rd favorite star wars movie and my favorite of the sequel trilogy for sure.… Expand

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Grimlock228Dec 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great film Great story would have loved a greater space battle well done Disney. Rey is my hero now … Expand

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Andrew_RushDec 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would honestly give this movie around an 8/10 but because of all the unfair low ratings I rated it higher. First thing to understand is that this movie has a lot of pressure and heavy lifting to do, including concluding the new trilogy, concluding the Skywalker saga as a whole, and bringing the momentum of the story back after “The Last Jedi” slowed it down significantly. I will say though, the overall problem with the trilogy is that the story, I have to assume, was not clearly written from the beginning, hence why the change of directors had an awkward shift and we were got to see two different versions of a story at the same time, which was not pleasant. However, here are the positives and negatives of this movie, “The Rise of Skywalker.”

Positives 1. Rey’s story arch is developed very well, and we get to see the conflict of the dark and light in her and they tie this in well with being Darth Sidious’ granddaughter. Her scenes with Kylo Ren are the best scenes in the movie, because we get to see their relationship develop more and the connection they have through the force. Their duel is the peek of the trilogy and, in my opinion, in the top duels in Star Wars, because we finally get to see how powerful both Rey and Ren are in the force 2. Kylo Ren finally finds redemption. We see this over arching story throughout the trilogy of him dealing with the guilt of killing his father. He comes to terms with his guilt after his mother touches him through the force and then he confronts his father through a memory and gathers the strength to do what he wanted to do since the beginning. 3. Finding out that Palpatine is all the Sith is an awesome conclusion to the saga and the “rule of two” which states there can only be two Sith Lords fits in to this conclusion. ( the disappointing part of this is that Palpatine never fully explains it)

4. The Visuals are amazing. The lightsaber fights are epic. The unexplored parts of the galaxy are visualized well. C3PO and Chewy are still enjoyable. The planets look better than ever. The starship battles are pretty cool to say the least.

Negatives 1. I’m okay with not explaining some things that are not essential to the story and later explaining them in books, comics, etc. But it’s not okay when it’s essential to the story. How is Rey Palpatine’s granddaughter? This is the main question, but there are manymore, especially about Palpatine that probably should have been explained so that we’re not scratching our heads till it’s explained in issue 13 of “Palpatine.” 2. Finn’s character has no development besides the fact that he thinks he’s force sensitive. Since the moment he took off his helmet in “The Force Awakens,” his character has been flat and not interesting, especially for being a stormtrooper. 3. Leia’s death is forced. I don’t know if it was because they didn’t want to mess with her scenes or add CGI to her but I don’t really care what it was because it felt like they just threw that part in the scene because they needed to get rid of the character. There are many other routes they could have taken but this was route was not a good one. 4. The final battle was a bitter sweet moment. It was going sweet till a little before the final confrontation between Rey and Palpatine. It was anti-climactic. We see that Palpatine has reached is full power and Rey, with the Jedi within her, reaches her full power. And then... SURPRISE Palpatine is defeated by his own electric. Seriously? No final duel? No epic music? Think about it this way, a big bad guy is built up for 8 movies and when he finally reaches his power he is defeated by his granddaughter blocking his electric Meanwhile, the battle above reaches its anti-climatic ending as well. Overall, I enjoyed the the movie, and there will always be things we think they could’ve done better on.… Expand

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MarkMc25Dec 31, 2019

JJ left the franchise in a good place. I liked all of the movie, it felt right

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DD34Dec 30, 2019

I think the film is definitely better than "The Force Awakens" and "The last Jedi".

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jtbuzzDec 30, 2019

Best of the new trilogy! Thankfully, J.J. Abrams has saved the franchise after the let-down of Last Jedi. I wish he had directed all three, as it would have been a more coherent story. The actors were better than ever having finally "found"Best of the new trilogy! Thankfully, J.J. Abrams has saved the franchise after the let-down of Last Jedi. I wish he had directed all three, as it would have been a more coherent story. The actors were better than ever having finally "found" their characters. It's too bad Luke was sidelined, but that was the fault of the previous movie. This wrapped up the Skywalker saga on a high note with both joy and sadness.… Expand

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oxfordpJan 2, 2020

JJ Abrams redeemed the Star Wars story as best he could. Johnson had taken it in a meaningless direction which departed wildly from the heart and soul of Star Wars. When you watch a Star Wars film, you are looking for a mythical story, not aJJ Abrams redeemed the Star Wars story as best he could. Johnson had taken it in a meaningless direction which departed wildly from the heart and soul of Star Wars. When you watch a Star Wars film, you are looking for a mythical story, not a modern cautionary tale. This is why Johnson's take on Star Wars made no sense. He departed from expectations in a way that did no service to the story. Abrams did his best to reset the course. The film does feel rushed in some ways, because Abrams sadly wasn't able to lay the groundwork for his big reveals in the second installment. A key reveal regarding Rey's parentage was not explained with as much detail as it warranted. However, nonetheless, this film had heart and magic. It depicts Rey's inner turmoil beautifully, and Ben Solo's complexity is depicted masterfully as well. The supposed critic consensus on this movie is baffling. I'm not quite sure what movie they think they are evaluating. This is supposed to be Star Wars, a story that is ultimately classic in form at its heart. And that is precisely what Abrams has accomplished.… Expand

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Awesomeman77Jan 3, 2020

Some may choose to hate it, others may defend it in a way that seems pathetic, but I genuinely enjoyed this movie and consider it a thrilling and satisfying end to the skywalker saga. The lightsaber fights are some of the best yet, and BenSome may choose to hate it, others may defend it in a way that seems pathetic, but I genuinely enjoyed this movie and consider it a thrilling and satisfying end to the skywalker saga. The lightsaber fights are some of the best yet, and Ben and Rey's character arcs are brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and while still leaving opportunities for the future. All in all, I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes star wars. It may not be the clone wars or return of the jedi, but it is special in a way that I've only seen in this trilogy, any I'm excited to see what they do with these characters in the future!… Expand

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MathiJan 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei muito legal o filme so que como um fa de star wars eu n gostei q não teve uma incrivel batalha area do final odiei que a rey seria a neta do palpatine e que no final ela beija. O kylo ren me deu vontade de morrer quando eu vi essa cena eu queria que ela tivesse matado o kylo ren na cena em ela apunhala ele com o proprio sabre fe luz e eu sei que algumas pessoas vão falar que sem o kylo ren ela morreria isso é mentira então essa é a minha critica eu gostei do filme em si tirando essas cenas… Expand

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RedRobin22Jan 9, 2020

+ A lots of action
+ Nice visual effect
+ Nice actors
+ the final is amazing

- Story is not interresting

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DUBBLEJan 11, 2020

He's not as bad as everyone says!
I liked him and I think he concludes the trilogy well. The script is the weak point of the film but it's still acceptable and everything else is worthwhile.

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PeacheJan 15, 2020

It's a great movie! By far the best of the trilogy.
The end is a little disappointing but quickly forgotten by the intensity of the preceding scenes.
the acting is really good.

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LilKanekiv2Jan 16, 2020

This film... is really good. For me, for me, the third best movie in the star wars series.

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bluefin21Jan 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Film Review:
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

I was eighteen years old in the early summer of 1977 when Star Wars dropped like a cannonball into our laps. Both of my parents were still alive, and my brother’s mental illness had not yet shattered our family and sent my father to his early grave. As a group, we’d watched the last episode of Gunsmoke just two years prior, my Dad’s favorite show hands-down for most of its run, only falling off during those jaded Watergate years and our final disillusion with the Vietnam War. Then, suddenly, Star Wars arrived unannounced with its clear water morality—love not hate, courage over fear, loyalty to friends and common cause, and an appeal for simple faith in the universal connected-ness of all things. It felt childlike beside that era’s gritty, American cinema verité films like Chinatown (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Report to the Commissioner (1975). But, oh, how strong that simple appeal! In Star Wars, we found classic characters bound in common struggle against evil at high odds. The Kid, the rogue with the heart-a-gold, the princess—and we reveled in their unlikely success as they did, reassured that faith, courage, loyalty, and a little luck will stand against evil even at terrible odds. Still, Star Wars felt like a simple, rousing tale, but for The Empire Strikes Back (1980), which grounded the Force in family. All at once, my father’s disappointment came clear, as did my resentment and confusion over my new role as the family’s savior in the aftermath of my brother’s affliction, a brother whose every step I followed like a trail blazed through adolescence. The tears I saw flowing on my father’s face bewildered, and the things I shouted over my shoulder, and he at me, stung, as I stormed out unaware that I would never see him again.

With The Rise of Skywalker, director J.J. Abrams understands one thing, clearly: forty years have passed since an American generation of young people marveled at those early Star Wars films. He knows that those young people have grown into middle age and that many have confronted life’s hard equations: that you cannot go back, that some opportunities never recur, and that you cannot unspeak harsh words you have said to those who have died. The Rise of Skywalker’s plot may feel derivative, its conventions rehashed, and its refusal to realize the story lines set out in The Last Jedi (2017) frustrating, but such things are small beer. They barely register next to Princess Leia’s final connection to, and Han Solo’s recovery of, their lost son; Ben’s reawakening to the love within him, and Rey’s final thrust to set things right while all the Jedi speak within her. For those of us who cannot stand beside the ‘force ghosts’ of our dead mothers and fathers and brothers, in conversation, and speak the loving truths we wish we could, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker rings our bell. J.J. Abrams knows well the film he has made for us, bless his heart. Michael D. Phillips… Expand

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MoviesMan99Jan 19, 2020

This movie has it's fair share of issues, but overall it's a great end to the saga.

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KidBrosReviewJan 23, 2020

The film has some problems but overall it ends the saga in a very beautiful way.

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Cruizerdave15Feb 12, 2020

Don't believe the backlash. This is a fast paced, fun and ultimately fulfilling final chapter in the latest cycle of Star Wars movies. It could have benefited by being split into two films, giving it some breathing room. However, as it was itDon't believe the backlash. This is a fast paced, fun and ultimately fulfilling final chapter in the latest cycle of Star Wars movies. It could have benefited by being split into two films, giving it some breathing room. However, as it was it gave us a fine conclusion for Kylo and Rey.… Expand

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tatiwencelMar 20, 2020

Completely underrated movie. When fans are given what they want, they complain! Besides that, an emotonal end to the most beloved saga of all times, loaded of great action sequences and turning points.

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Matt_ReviewsMar 20, 2020

Watched the 3 Disney movies with my gf. Both of us enjoyed them. I think there is a vocal minority that will never be happy with any new Star Wars movies. The old actors are dying or dead. I loved the quirky alien characters and droids. TheWatched the 3 Disney movies with my gf. Both of us enjoyed them. I think there is a vocal minority that will never be happy with any new Star Wars movies. The old actors are dying or dead. I loved the quirky alien characters and droids. The final fight was awesome.… Expand

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GuydeusApr 23, 2020

Un film con grossi difetti, principalmente dovuti al tentativo (sbagliato?) di "rimediare" all'opera destrutturante di episodio 8. Detto questo il film mi è piaciuto, forse grazie alle scarse aspettative residue che avevo dopo la morte diUn film con grossi difetti, principalmente dovuti al tentativo (sbagliato?) di "rimediare" all'opera destrutturante di episodio 8. Detto questo il film mi è piaciuto, forse grazie alle scarse aspettative residue che avevo dopo la morte di Snoke e per questo per me merita un voto alto.… Expand

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