Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 2019
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CaspyrDec 19, 2019
After the abomination that was the Last Jedi I didn’t expect much from this movie. To my surprise it is good and the best out of the modern trilogy and the prequels. Still can’t beat the original trilogy but is definitely a must watch forAfter the abomination that was the Last Jedi I didn’t expect much from this movie. To my surprise it is good and the best out of the modern trilogy and the prequels. Still can’t beat the original trilogy but is definitely a must watch for Star Wars fans 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.
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GyilokpetiDec 22, 2019
Definitely another masterpiece from Abrahams and and epic conclusion of the whole Star Wars saga. Well done.
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JudiiDec 27, 2019
Thought it was an 8 but balancing for these moronic low scores! Great ending!
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AJDUB8586Jan 19, 2020
I thought it went back to being a good Star Wars romp. There were some twists I didnt see coming, but being an avid novel reader should've seen coming. It wasnt trying to be overly political or pushing an agenda like The Last Jedi. ItI thought it went back to being a good Star Wars romp. There were some twists I didnt see coming, but being an avid novel reader should've seen coming. It wasnt trying to be overly political or pushing an agenda like The Last Jedi. It didnt have anything overly silly. I think it had originality bringing it back into the quality of the original trilogy. My favorite since Return of the Jedi! Expand
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CalvinCrackDec 20, 2019
I LOVE this movie. As a fan of Force Awakens (saw it 5 times in theaters, yes) this movie delivered the goods. This was the sequel I had in mind. All the references to earlier films (both subtle and obvious) were handled cleverly, and thatI LOVE this movie. As a fan of Force Awakens (saw it 5 times in theaters, yes) this movie delivered the goods. This was the sequel I had in mind. All the references to earlier films (both subtle and obvious) were handled cleverly, and that led to a great star wars feel throughout. This felt like a Star Wars story at its most elemental and that’s what makes it so worthy. Light versus dark, the passing of generations, battling one’s inner demons, friendship, overcoming adversity by banding together. The wonderful and optimistic themes of the series are all present. This movie does so much right and is so fun that I’m not even going to nitpick it. I’m just very thankful that they gave us one more great movie in this trilogy. JJ and the cast and crew did a phenomenal job. There are images and scenes in this movie, especially toward the end, that I will never forget. Inspiring. Expand
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Hamann316Dec 20, 2019
Absolutely loved it! Thank you J.J. Abrams for an awesome cinematic experience!
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IbarafoxDec 19, 2019
A tight fast pace film that feels fun and it's meant to delight the fans who love star wars and not the jaded masses who want the sky and will not settle for the moon.
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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
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DreadLordAvatarJan 17, 2020
Best sw film after return of the Jedi episode vi because it is so much fun don’t take it seriously that’s what episode 1 is for yo
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christvianDec 23, 2019
Film yang bagus, menghilangkan banyak pertanyaan di beberapa episode.......
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BenjaminDittoDec 21, 2019
A movie that was made for Star Wars nerds for sure. Casual audiences may not get it or appreciate some of the more nerdy parts but boy for a true Star Wars fan was it everything I’ve ever wanted. Deep into the lore with some truly coolA movie that was made for Star Wars nerds for sure. Casual audiences may not get it or appreciate some of the more nerdy parts but boy for a true Star Wars fan was it everything I’ve ever wanted. Deep into the lore with some truly cool scenes. Loved it. Not perfect but amazing still. Expand
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DaisyLastJediDec 25, 2019
Loved the movie one of the best star wars movie ....
End of saga...story lives forever...
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EugenebalandinDec 21, 2019
Movie's very fast, but still for me as a fan it is still a very good ending for the whole saga.
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Lines799Dec 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m not sure why this is getting such bad reviews. I think it has been the best one. This film has more dimensions that makes it very interior analyze. The force dyad is particularly interesting for the plot. Expand
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MetaMikeyDec 26, 2019
Outside of the awkward Leia cameos, it's an awesome movie. Stop being self-righteous haters and deal with it.
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iHellhound30xDec 20, 2019
Just finished watching it about an hour ago. Its far from a perfect film, but what Star Wars movie is perfect? I think they did a good job trying to fix everything the Last Jedi did. I was surprised that I actually enjoyed the film, and gotJust finished watching it about an hour ago. Its far from a perfect film, but what Star Wars movie is perfect? I think they did a good job trying to fix everything the Last Jedi did. I was surprised that I actually enjoyed the film, and got teary eyed four times during the movie. The pacing is super fast, and kinda makes the film feel rushed, but I get why its like that. I know there will be a ton of haters hating on this new addition of Star Wars, because hating movies on the internet is the "trendy" thing to do, but its a damn good movie, and feel content with how it all ended. Its not the ending I wanted, but its still good. Can't wait to see it again. Expand
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DanFelvDec 20, 2019
This is a film made with love for Star Wars fans. It may have some pacing issues, but if you’re a Star Wars fan, you should love this.
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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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spiteandmaliceDec 20, 2019
Some reviewers seem to be expecting a level of dialogue and plot that is consummate with The Godfather. It's a Star Wars film, with a target audience of Star Wars fans, and it hits that target audience well. The first 15 mins skips around aSome reviewers seem to be expecting a level of dialogue and plot that is consummate with The Godfather. It's a Star Wars film, with a target audience of Star Wars fans, and it hits that target audience well. The first 15 mins skips around a bit too much for my tastes, but beyond this point The Rise of Skywalker is a enjoyable romp that sends series back to where it should be, it's not quite the original trilogy, but it's not far of. I'm not going to give spoilers, and but if you liked the originals and/or episode 7 you'll like this. I felt both thrilled and emotional in parts, just go an enjoy it. 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 lot
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 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.
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Stokie1130Dec 20, 2019
I loved every second of it, its not perfect don't get me wrong, but this is a beautiful way to end this story after the mess Rian Jhonson made with the last jedi, thank you JJ Abrams. Yes it's a bit rushed and a bit all over the place butI loved every second of it, its not perfect don't get me wrong, but this is a beautiful way to end this story after the mess Rian Jhonson made with the last jedi, thank you JJ Abrams. Yes it's a bit rushed and a bit all over the place but that's pritty much because again due to Jhonson. Expand
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PetitalexxDec 20, 2019
The visuals where amazing and the music was great. Story was not perfect but still the soul of Star Wars was present!! I left the theatre with a good feeling and that’s the important part off it!!
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Richyboy326Dec 21, 2019
This movie truly hit all the right areas for me answered almost all the questions i had about the characters. Carries scenes were masterfully done at no point did it feel like they had been drafted from another movie. Ultimately leia wasThis movie truly hit all the right areas for me answered almost all the questions i had about the characters. Carries scenes were masterfully done at no point did it feel like they had been drafted from another movie. Ultimately leia was amazing in the movie as for pace sometimes it does stammer but in most parts an amazing ride enjoy Expand
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JohntHooverDec 21, 2019
I have seen this movie in 3d and can only say that this is a masterpiece. It does not only introduce and maintain strong characters to and of the Star Wars Universe but fills a lot of Star Wars universe issues up, background content etc. SomeI have seen this movie in 3d and can only say that this is a masterpiece. It does not only introduce and maintain strong characters to and of the Star Wars Universe but fills a lot of Star Wars universe issues up, background content etc. Some would say it also fixes past Star Wars movie "errors", if you want to name it this way. The cast is simply astonishing and belongs to the finest actors in our generation. The emotionality of epic scenes for the movie itself as well as independently of and for the entire Star Wars universe is multiple times given and a must for any Star Wars fan as well as anyone who ever had a bit of sympathy for Star Wars, which is nearly the entire planet. How the directors managed to build these stable and strong emotions up, maintaining them and slowly unleashing them toward an audience that is used to emotions in movies during uncertain real life times with sometimes very chaotic emotions, is art second to none. There is one issue with certain very rare appearances of characters and their "behaviour" which does not always seems to match how you would expect them to behave or act, but only of side characters in 2 or 3 minor scenes. This is the only issue that I would have to name "odd", but the special effects alone turn it into a 10 out of 10 movie. The main actors turn it into a 12 / 10 stars movie and the directors and producers turn it into a 15 / 10 stars movie that defines the Star Wars universe new.

An epic movie with an even more epic story and ultimate epic end of the movie. If you think that I am a bit exaggerating? No I am not, just watch the movie.
I have become and even bigger Star Wars fan.

The following comment is really just for those who have interest in the "behind the scenes" meaning of Star Wars, especially when seeing Star Wars as a media presentation of the real US satellite defence program named "Star Wars", to which the franchise belongs as it is a powerful instrument when a satellite defence program receives additionally a massive fandom and related support behind.

I recognised a small easter egg in the movie and the scene placement related to the background information of the Star Wars Rebel insignia. It was for me, for someone who is highly critical of the Islam, always an issue when the Rebel Alliance emblem could be seen similar to the flag of the state of Brunei. The easter egg has shown me the real background information for it. When you close the Rebellion symbol then you have the symbol of the Bajorans, from the Star Trek universe. This for someone who is a lot in the background information of Sci-Fi made in USA was simply fantastic to grasp that both symbols belong together and belong to a wider US government psychology for symbols in sci fi appearances, especially how long they have been planned. Others would say it is just coincidence, but for this I simply know too much of US government symbol placement. Not to mention the near subtle only association for a "phoenix" symbol, of which I had to read myself and would never come to that associative conclusion.
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BokehZDec 26, 2019
This episode is amazing, it expanded the scope of the movies by adding to the lore of the Sith. The Star Wars fanbase needs to stop complaining over every installment and just enjoy the films. Guess what makes the MCU so successful? It's fansThis episode is amazing, it expanded the scope of the movies by adding to the lore of the Sith. The Star Wars fanbase needs to stop complaining over every installment and just enjoy the films. Guess what makes the MCU so successful? It's fans don't crap all over each movie, asking for impossible things. Expand
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wgw5012Jan 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this movie. I've grown up with Star Wars and felt this was a fitting conclusion. I think it's hard to please everyone because people have invested so much into these films that nothing could live up to there expectations. To me, the film was better than I had expected. I also wonder if the score is lower because when I try to rate the film on here, the scores come up as 1 to 5. I need to remember that the highest score is a 10 and recognize that I can scroll over. Expand
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F-RottDec 22, 2019
I'm giving this a 10 simply because there are way too many unwarranted 2's and below. It's by no means a perfect movie, but it's light years better than the divisive The Last Jedi.
My family and I saw this twice on the day of release, and
I'm giving this a 10 simply because there are way too many unwarranted 2's and below. It's by no means a perfect movie, but it's light years better than the divisive The Last Jedi.
My family and I saw this twice on the day of release, and found it very enjoyable.
JJ Abrams seems to remember that those of us that have been here since the late 70s are fans as well, and he peppers little apologies for TLJ throughout the film.
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comosDec 20, 2019
I enjoyed the movie but it wasn't as good as the original 6. It did have lots of surprises and twists and turns
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JediKodiDGDec 19, 2019
So many critics hating this movie
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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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KrAzEdDec 21, 2019
A fitting end to the trilogy. Last Jedi created a lot of problems that this movie had to solve, they did the best they could.
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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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JohnnyBNLDec 20, 2019
I've seen the movie, as a Star-Wars fan I love this "closing" movie. I did have the feeling that some scenes needed a bit more breathing space, because some seemed too hasty to me. But overall it was a great movie! Too bad there are so manyI've seen the movie, as a Star-Wars fan I love this "closing" movie. I did have the feeling that some scenes needed a bit more breathing space, because some seemed too hasty to me. But overall it was a great movie! Too bad there are so many sour reviews here on Metacritic, pathetic. To everyone who still has to go: Don't be discouraged, go to the cinema and enjoy it, and don't sit there (in the cinema) like a critic. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2020. Expand
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10leganDec 20, 2019
I don't understand everyone's need to hate Disney, I thought it was an amazing film with lots of interesting twists and turns and questions answered.
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Alberto4kDec 20, 2019
Daisy Ridley y Adam Driver consiguen "salvar "de una manera brillante una saga que ha sido vapuleada por la edad del odio del Internet, una época en la que por desgracia muchas personas encuentran su diversión en destrozar películas,Daisy Ridley y Adam Driver consiguen "salvar "de una manera brillante una saga que ha sido vapuleada por la edad del odio del Internet, una época en la que por desgracia muchas personas encuentran su diversión en destrozar películas, videojuegos y el entretenimiento en general con críticas de odio y menosprecio al trabajo de los demás de manera gratuita.
Kylo Ren y Rey consiguen mantenerte pegado a la pantalla con una película y final de la historia trepidante.
La película no está dirigida ni por Jonshon ni por jj
La película es dirigida por los fans de star wars y se convierte junto al imperio contrataca y venganza de los sith en una de las mejores cintas de la franquicia
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jjdDec 20, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel the rise of skywalker is one of the best Star Wars movies released from Disney Star Wars and I give it a solid 8.5/10. Sadly, what ruins this movie is the fact that many fans, critics and general movie fans were already prepared to hate this movie before its release and according to my opinion, bad press and critics are to blame for this movie's poor ratings. I feel many fans and critics rate this movie on the basis of the last Jedi and I have to agree with them that episode 8 is what ruined the Disney Star Wars saga for good. I also find that many critics believe this move is a rip off of The return of the Jedi and I have to say the scenes that made Return of the Jedi so memorable among fans is the basic essence of this movie, and that basic essence which powers Rise of skywalker makes it a cohesive ending for the 9 film skywalker saga.
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My personal complains against this movie... (minor spoilers):
I find the return of the emperor a bit odd as we all saw Palpatine being thrown down the death star shaft for good by his apprentice Darth Vader and was assumed dead but he is back, and the explanation for his return is a bit lacking.
The sacrifice of Vader seems as if it was thrown down the reactor shaft of the death star.
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In general, Rise of skywalker is an amazing must-see movie and I recommend it to all fans of all ages. I also like to urge the audiences to “see through the lies of the critics”, and enjoy this film with an open mind. I would like to close my review by saying may the force be with you.

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ArainamiDec 21, 2019
Okay. Episode 7 was too edentulous, but not bad. In episode 8, I was simultaneously delighted with bold ideas and upset with some of the worst scenes in Star Wars history (like Super-Lea flying in space). Episode 9 is not flawless, but lacksOkay. Episode 7 was too edentulous, but not bad. In episode 8, I was simultaneously delighted with bold ideas and upset with some of the worst scenes in Star Wars history (like Super-Lea flying in space). Episode 9 is not flawless, but lacks the shortcomings of the previous two. His own flaw is the rush with which events unfold. I can assume that Johnson has moved too far away from Abrams' original idea, so JJ had to correct the narrative and simultaneously tell the plot of the new part, which led to the fit of two scenarios into one. Even so, Episode 9 is one of the most dynamic in the series. It has a lot of beautiful and spectacular moments and locations, the characters behave quite adequately, especially given the general rush of the film, which sometimes does not give them time to experience. And I think that of all the plot porridge that came out at the junction of episodes 7 and 8, Abrams carved out quite nice and logical. Not the best part of the franchise, but probably the best part in the trilogy. Perhaps Kevin Feige will have a more holistic narrative in future films. Expand
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CrazyKiter150Dec 20, 2019
Best Star Wars movie so far. All said and done, this movie is the most rewatch-able.
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LokkenJPDec 20, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m not going to post a lengthy review. Just a few words:
This is it, people. This is Star Wars. Some people will like it. Some people won’t. But this is the real stuff. If you don’t like this movie, it’s just that you don’t like Star Wars. There is nothing wrong with it. I’m sure there will be tons of other movies out there for you. But JJ got so much right with this one. Just the scene with Ghost Luke catching the lightsaber that Rey throws away (and behaving as the good old Luke we knew and loved) is priceless.... one of many metaphorical undoings of TLJ mishaps. There are a few nitpicks here and there, of course, but overall I exited the cinema smiling ear to ear like a child, something that haven’t happened yet with the new trilogy.
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FringeYaco101Dec 20, 2019
This movie did so much with the remains The Last Jedi left behind it tried to restore and finish the trilogy at the same time. I didn't dislike The Last Jedi though I am aware of and understand the disservice it did to the rest of theThis movie did so much with the remains The Last Jedi left behind it tried to restore and finish the trilogy at the same time. I didn't dislike The Last Jedi though I am aware of and understand the disservice it did to the rest of the franchise. This movie The Rise of Skywalker fixes most issues and continues to provide a great storyline with a lot of fan service to make it entertaining, allowing you to say your goodbyes, to cry, and regain hope. It isn't perfect this could have been more than it was, please treat it as a separate movie there's so much more to love and appreciate, it is an honor to have been able to see it to the end. Expand
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PiscesDec 20, 2019
My Grandma and I loved it! Totally didn't make us cry. I don't understand the the bad reviews but to each their own.
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Krimm90Dec 20, 2019
A lot of fun to watch! All about the fans which is ok. Subverting expectations is not always necessary.
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ItsjustsomniDec 19, 2019
It was made for star wars fans obviously a few issues as far as setup from the last Jedi, and it was burdened with tying up alot of loose ends, but I loved it
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drscorpioDec 25, 2019
This is by far the best of the three most recent movies. It will not answer all of your questions, but it tries to address some of them. It's a lot of action and fan service. I found it enjoyable but a little flat. They did an excellent jobThis is by far the best of the three most recent movies. It will not answer all of your questions, but it tries to address some of them. It's a lot of action and fan service. I found it enjoyable but a little flat. They did an excellent job including Carrie Fisher in the film using extant footage and body doubles. There is none of the freaky recreation we say in Rogue One. At several places the narrative suffers from the her absence, but I respect the decisions her estate made. I saw the first film in the theater when I was 13. To varying degrees, every film after Empire has been a disappointment. This was no exception. But I thought it was a good attempt at resolving the "sequel trilogy." Expand
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ChrisADec 24, 2019
As good as it could have been considering how poorly planned this sequel trilogy was. After The Last Jedi, Abrams had very little to work with and as a result The Rise of Skywalker moves at a breakneck pace and tries to fit a lot of plot in.As good as it could have been considering how poorly planned this sequel trilogy was. After The Last Jedi, Abrams had very little to work with and as a result The Rise of Skywalker moves at a breakneck pace and tries to fit a lot of plot in. This movie is by no means perfect, but it is action packed and finally makes the new characters (Rey, Poe, Finn) interesting. It was hard not to leave this movie and not feel a sense of disappointment however. Not with the movie specifically, but with the missed opportunity of the entire sequel trilogy. How Disney did not plan a cohesive storyline is truly shocking. The trilogy is disjointed and clearly rushed, offering nothing to further the original trilogy. Going forward, I hope Disney treats this property with the respect it deserves and not rush out content. Expand
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grashoppaDec 25, 2019
It was actually pretty good better than I expected, it wound up the Star Wars saga quite well a good couple hours of entertainment.
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Syn_againDec 20, 2019
Not a bad ending to a bumpy trilogy ride. For those that enjoyed TFA, Rogue One, and Solo, you will enjoy RoS. It hits a lot of the marks you would expect of a Star Wars movie and while it does not dig too deep, it delivers the excitementNot a bad ending to a bumpy trilogy ride. For those that enjoyed TFA, Rogue One, and Solo, you will enjoy RoS. It hits a lot of the marks you would expect of a Star Wars movie and while it does not dig too deep, it delivers the excitement back to the fans. The first 30-40 min has a large amount of jumping around to get the story caught up to where things need to be to close out the film. If many of these initial elements could have been in TLJ, this transition would have been much smoother. I found myself really appreciating elements from TLJ that set up and fit very well into RoS to tie characters together and reinforce actions they made while leading to the next actions. Overall, all the marks were hit for these characters, especially Leia, Kylo Ren and Rey. Action was on point and there is lots of it, Humor is in the right places, and the nostalgia of what Fans like has returned. Well done all things considered. Expand
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Jecht_342Dec 19, 2019
The movie wraps up the series well, and even explains some things that were left unexplained in the previous two films. I found it satisfying and interesting, and thoroughly enjoyable. I'm excited to see where they go next with Star Wars nowThe movie wraps up the series well, and even explains some things that were left unexplained in the previous two films. I found it satisfying and interesting, and thoroughly enjoyable. I'm excited to see where they go next with Star Wars now that this whole saga is over. Expand
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SchroederRockDec 27, 2019
I can understand some folks not being blown away by Rise of Skywalker. It's not the ending to the trilogy that shatters expectations and rises above the just-OK quality of its two predecessors. Yet, for all the hate the movie is receiving byI can understand some folks not being blown away by Rise of Skywalker. It's not the ending to the trilogy that shatters expectations and rises above the just-OK quality of its two predecessors. Yet, for all the hate the movie is receiving by some, it's actually quite good. Star Wars has been about nostalgia for literally everyone that saw the original trilogy before the extra films came out and Rise of Skywalker taps into that nostalgia just enough to give you that warm and triumphant feeling now-and-then. The way this story was told wasn't outstanding - it just wasn't, but it was adequate enough to not harm the enjoyment of the film. Rey's story arc comes full circle and I love the background and how it plays into the events that culminated into the final moments of this 9th episode but I also think there were better choices to be made in how early the big reveal comes. In fact, Rey's narrative in this movie is a great microcosm of the entire film. While it definitely works and is nice to see played out it never really builds significant momentum despite having most of the movie to culminate into that epic moment that Return of the Jedi had (and the parallels between the two movies is quite significant when you step back and consider all that happens).

Side note: C3PO's presence in this film is excellently played when the setting allows for it and I truly enjoyed what JJ Abrams and company did with him here.

I'd have to agree with some of the critics on the film as a whole though. The true identity of this movie felt vague. I didn't see a Star Wars that sought to be its own thing in a succession of movies. The Last Jedi definitely tried to do that (though I disagree with what it ultimately did and how that story was told - enough to consider it the worst of the 3 new movies). I would have liked JJ Abrams to take more chances with Rise of Skywalker and set its own tone. At times, it does and the movie really feels exhilarating when that is the case. Other times I would just sort of accept what's going on and try to not be irritated that there are some moments that felt kind of thrown together last-minute instead of being carefully thought out and crafted. Still, none of that broke the movie for me. JJ Abrams definitely saved this trilogy of Star Wars and sends off the main story after 9 episodes with a fond farewell and what I can only assume is meant to be an absolute final movie. I don't expect there to be an Episode 10 (not succeeding the story of these now-9 episodes that is) but I wonder what might come after, if anything. That's another topic of discussion entirely but I like that this story is kind of wrapped up. I didn't enjoy some of the major narrative choices for The Last Jedi and felt the Force Awakens was overly simplistic in its major plot progression and lacked originality, so I had yet to be satisfied with anything from the new lineage of Star Wars movies (though I've enjoyed the spin-offs so far - Rogue One is excellent). That changed with Rise of Skywalker. I wasn't blown away but I am evidently much more satisfied with it than some of the haters that are trashing the User Score. It's a bit of a crowd-pleaser at times but I don't think most people will hate it for that. It could have been better but I don't know how much better it really could have been. A small handful of re-crafted scenes and perhaps a little less "busy work" for the characters which has them all over the place for the ~2.5 hours the movie runs might have gone a long way but, for me anyways, I didn't find the "problems" with the movie to be nearly as dramatic and ruinous as other have made them out to be. I think I really liked it but I know I didn't absolutely love it.
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tainted1Dec 23, 2019
Is it perfect absolutely not. Is it a bad movie absolutely not. Does it satisfy me on the conclusion of the story arc absolutely.

I personally don't believe that Rise of Skywalker deserves the hate that it is receiving. However I don't
Is it perfect absolutely not. Is it a bad movie absolutely not. Does it satisfy me on the conclusion of the story arc absolutely.

I personally don't believe that Rise of Skywalker deserves the hate that it is receiving. However I don't believe that it deserves a perfect score, for me this movie is average at best which is the reason for an 8.
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TheQuietGamerJan 5, 2020
Much Like Kylo Ren rebuilding his mask in the beginning of the movie, J.J. Abrams pieces together the fragments of his original vision for this trilogy after it was shattered when Rian Johnson was given control over the middle chapter. AndMuch Like Kylo Ren rebuilding his mask in the beginning of the movie, J.J. Abrams pieces together the fragments of his original vision for this trilogy after it was shattered when Rian Johnson was given control over the middle chapter. And like that rebuilt mask it's cool to look at, but the cracks are visible and it isn't the most fulfilling thing to see return.

Largely because it once again feels derivative of the original trilogy. Remember how the final battle in The Force Awakens was basically the same as A New Hope's, only bigger? Well the climatic showdown here closely resembles the one found in Return of the Jedi. Only bigger. The whole film is largely comprised of scenes, moments, and a plot that mirrors those that came before, with a few concessions having been made for the things that happened in The Last Jedi that Abrams obviously didn't plan on.

I guess I shouldn't be too surprised though. Abrams' film career has largely been defined by nostalgia. Even his only work on the silver screen to not be tied to a preexisting franchise is a throwback to Spielbergian science-fiction thrillers from the '80s. It's all the man has really proven himself capable of offering.

Well, that and exciting setpieces with gorgeous visuals. The action sequences are thrilling and there's a lot of great scenery. The new planets visited are memorable and I loved all the creative new aliens species encountered over the course of the movie that made the former action-figure collector in me drool.

As to why I find Rise of Skywalker's emulative nature so problematic whereas I didn't in The Force Awakens, it really comes down to two reasons. The first being that these young heroes didn't live up to the ones they were intended to follow in the footsteps of. BB-8's presence dropped off after the first film, Finn's most defining character trait was his one-track mind obsession with Rey, and this is the first time Poe actually felt like one of the main three protagonists after largely being sidelined for the majority of this trilogy and being little more than an ornery screw up whenever he was onscreen (why Leia wanted him as the resistance's replacement general I'll never know).

The second being because of The Last Jedi. When Rian Johnson took the reins for that entry this trilogy became the confused brainchild of two people with very different intentions. As a result we are left with an overarching story that feels disjointed and at odds with itself. Rise of Skywalker being the concluding chapter bears the brunt of this conflict and comes up short at establishing cohesion. Instead choosing to ignore its most direct predecessor as much as possible.

All is not lost though. The film has a saving grace in Kylo and Ren. The culmination of their shared journey is sweet even if neither end up in the most satisfying position. Watching them both struggle with the darkness inside them and develop such a unique bond has been incredibly compelling and any moment where they are onscreen together is lightning.

I'm also not going to sit here and act like I didn't find the whole thing entertaining. Abrams packed this with so much spectacle I found it impossible to take my eyes off the screen even if a lot of it felt like déjà vu. That being said I am glad to see this trilogy finally come to an end. Abrams' resurrection of the Skywalker family certainly had its moments and I did have fun, but at the same time I don't see how his story did anything for them that the OT didn't.
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GhostYYDec 22, 2019
The movie is action packed but too cluttered. Overall entertaining and fun.
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Fortysixter_UKDec 23, 2019
Considering this latest Star Wars trilogy had no clear vision going forwards for what kind of story it wanted to tell, the Rise of Skywalker is a triumph. It's just a shame JJ didn't direct and control the direction of the trilogy, as theConsidering this latest Star Wars trilogy had no clear vision going forwards for what kind of story it wanted to tell, the Rise of Skywalker is a triumph. It's just a shame JJ didn't direct and control the direction of the trilogy, as the franchise was almost completely scuttled by TLJ. Thankfully we had the marvelous Rogue One and SOLO movies to see us through. If you haven't seen those by the way, do so now.
Rise of Skywalker manages to undo most of the harm done by the feckless TLJ and would appears to have managed to steer the series into a great climactic ending. It's no use me reviewing the film scene by scene, others have done this, plus, lets face it, many of us feel we own the Star Wars franchise and that's why we're all so passionate about it, so my opinion among so many others means little. Suffice to say, I've seen every Star Wars film on its original release over the last four decades, and still remember seeing the first one at Staines ABC cinema in the UK in 1977. To this day, Star Wars excites me as much now as it did that young boy 42 years ago, and I'm not done with Rise of Skywalker yet. Having already seen it twice since release, I have two more viewings planned with other friends, and one of those will be at the London Waterloo Imax cinema. Rise of Skywalker closes out the nine films series with action, fun and a lot of emotion. Go and see it.
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JSX117Sep 6, 2022
A tragic culmination of the flaws of the previous 2 films. Whether due to his own lack of imagination, studio meddling, or the abomination that Rian Johnson directed, JJ Abrams has wholly and utterly failed to deliver a satisfying end to thisA tragic culmination of the flaws of the previous 2 films. Whether due to his own lack of imagination, studio meddling, or the abomination that Rian Johnson directed, JJ Abrams has wholly and utterly failed to deliver a satisfying end to this abysmal trilogy. The storyline is infantile and nonsensical, the writing itself is hamfisted, and the climax is a laughable double ex-machina. Any praise I could lay upon the actors themselves was wasted by the director and producers. I could be more detailed, but frankly it's not worth my time to type or yours to read. Expand
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RickoDec 21, 2019
not perfect but I enjoyed it and that's all that matters to me. critics know lots about cinematography but f all about star wars
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JonStarkDec 22, 2019
Epic end for this trilogy. A lot of bad reviews show the actual "not how I guessed It" negatives reviews we see in Internet from lost series end. Go to t'he cinena and have fun.
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JoeCoolDec 24, 2019
This movie has some plot issues. Things just happen are you're supposed to just go along with it and not question why. If you can do that it's actually a quite enjoyable ending to the saga. It's over the top in terms of force-power, dwarfingThis movie has some plot issues. Things just happen are you're supposed to just go along with it and not question why. If you can do that it's actually a quite enjoyable ending to the saga. It's over the top in terms of force-power, dwarfing anything that came before it, even episode 8. There are some humorous moments and quite a bit of fan-service, so overall it's decent. The ending is really quite nice and worth seeing. Expand
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Static13Dec 25, 2019
Nothing but eye candy set pieces and stunning cinematography, as for the story the whole trilogy is officially garbage.
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Anju_VenaDec 20, 2019
While this film is not perfect, it does a lot of things to make fans happy! It is a fitting end to this trilogy and while I wish it was longer to allow for more exposition, it was fun and beautiful! It’s not necessarily a perfect ending toWhile this film is not perfect, it does a lot of things to make fans happy! It is a fitting end to this trilogy and while I wish it was longer to allow for more exposition, it was fun and beautiful! It’s not necessarily a perfect ending to the saga as a whole but it’s a good movie nonetheless and deserves to be checked out! Definitely a Star Wars movie through and through! Expand
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kim92Jan 15, 2020
I really loved it, such a great movie. Easily the best of the sequel trilogy and definitely one of the best in the franchise. JJ really did a good job at righting the mistakes and misery that was "the last jedi." Almost an impossibleI really loved it, such a great movie. Easily the best of the sequel trilogy and definitely one of the best in the franchise. JJ really did a good job at righting the mistakes and misery that was "the last jedi." Almost an impossible feat.Thus proving yet again that he knows what he's doing, and that he cares about the fans, by several times paying homage to fans of the original trilogy. All an all, a great conclusion to a much beloved saga. Expand
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BalornDec 26, 2019
I thought it was a good movie, no worse than 7 or 8, better than 1 to 3. Not as good as 4 to 6. Some silly plot holes. Very silly sinking sand scene. The end was reasonable.
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mrmonsterMay 23, 2020
I had low expectations but even then ended up being disappointed by this painfully dull attempt to end the Skywalker saga.
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AstroCatDec 20, 2019
Saw 9 this morning, liked it a lot better and I was very reluctant in going. Pleasantly surprised and in a strange way let's me enjoy Star Wars again, now maybe I'll get around to seeing Solo which kind just passed by. Reviews are right in aSaw 9 this morning, liked it a lot better and I was very reluctant in going. Pleasantly surprised and in a strange way let's me enjoy Star Wars again, now maybe I'll get around to seeing Solo which kind just passed by. Reviews are right in a way, it is "safe" as in it tries to actually be a Star Wars movie as you know and even expect it, but to me that is a good thing. And a lot better than the arrogant, pretentious artificial dissonance that was 8. Expand
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AlthenorDec 26, 2019
Unquestionably entertaining if you are not hardcore fan you going to have fun!
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Nobilis1984Dec 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is no longer the Star Wars thing I love. Since episode 7, it's only effect cinema without a real story. The main thing is to buy the merch. But to Episode 9: This irons out what's messed up Episode 8. It doesn't really go on in the overall action. But the story is much better than the previous one. But much is strange: How could Rey become so strong? How did the Imperator survive? Or is it just a clone?
Why doesn't Chubaka and C3P0 die? This is illogical. But he entertains better and therefore he is still the best of all three.
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dtlDec 23, 2019
There are some definite good points and bad points for this movie, but overall, it is well worth watching. There aren't any boring periods like in many movies, nor is it overly frenetic. Everything takes about the amount of time it should.There are some definite good points and bad points for this movie, but overall, it is well worth watching. There aren't any boring periods like in many movies, nor is it overly frenetic. Everything takes about the amount of time it should.

The story makes a number of choices I certainly wouldn't, some of which I disapprove of, but does them reasonably well, and always serves the characters effectively while still having a clear and comprehensible plot.

Both visual and sound effects are very well done, without being overly distracting. I have very few complaints in this area.

Most of the characters are very well acted, and it uses the right number of them. What new characters there are don't ever get in the way, and most of them have pretty great moments. The mainline cast all perform well. The only real issue as far as the cast goes was that Carrie Fisher had an important role to play, and they couldn't really do that with the footage they had on hand. It is very noticeable. They probably should have rewritten the plot to not involve her.

Most importantly, this movie leaves the Star Wars world in a state where there is a lot of potential for more Star Wars to follow after, and at the same time neatly wraps up this story.Unlike The Last Jedi, the world is left in a richer state than it was in when the movie started.
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hongkong_teaMay 5, 2020
The movie is so fast there is no time to watch the movie, it's like a videoclip. I miss good films these days.
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mrwarcriminalDec 22, 2019
Trying to be as positive as possible after the movie is ok. Ive accepted the ending but in my mind the sequel trilogy kind of doesnt count in my head canon. TLJ screw the pooch & ruined any chance this trilogy had. At least now when watchingTrying to be as positive as possible after the movie is ok. Ive accepted the ending but in my mind the sequel trilogy kind of doesnt count in my head canon. TLJ screw the pooch & ruined any chance this trilogy had. At least now when watching the trilogy you can COMPLETELY skip TLJ & just watch TFA & TROS. Which makes me happy since watching TLJ literally makes me furious. Again its ok but fir me the series really ended after ROTJ. Expand
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guitarpete987Dec 24, 2019
A very nice bookend to The Last Jedi. The Star Wars story comes to a nice close (not the ending I would have chosen, but one that is executed well, nonetheless). I do not believe it undoes much at all about TLJ, but in fact complements itA very nice bookend to The Last Jedi. The Star Wars story comes to a nice close (not the ending I would have chosen, but one that is executed well, nonetheless). I do not believe it undoes much at all about TLJ, but in fact complements it very well. I think it does many aspects of the saga justice, and others not so much. But overall, the film succeeds and provides a rousing adventure that I was extremely entertained by. I think a lot of people want this movie to be something it's not. The acting is superb. The writing is not flawless, but if you really analyze any movie in the saga, you'll find them to be a mess, even the OT that I grew up with.The plot makes perfect sense, though. I don't know why some people find it "broken" as I've read.. It's not a genius plot, but it's not even CLOSE to a failure. I will be seeing it again. Expand
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eagleeyevikingDec 24, 2019
"The Rise of Skywalker" is an anxious film that retcons on the themes and plot of its previous two instalments to deliver a confusing finale whose plot hangs by a thread. It doesn't give any characters moments to breathe, and there are more"The Rise of Skywalker" is an anxious film that retcons on the themes and plot of its previous two instalments to deliver a confusing finale whose plot hangs by a thread. It doesn't give any characters moments to breathe, and there are more questions than answers by the end of the film. Expand
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sparkkus816Dec 23, 2019
It was a little smashed together in order to fix all the BS that Rian Johnson screwed up on. Finally brought balance back to the Force.
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RamjacketDec 21, 2019
I really liked it. Sure, the opening is muddy and some parts don't land well but the majority of it is a love letter to the series. If you're a fan, you most likley love it.
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Sargeth06Dec 19, 2019
it's not a bad movie, i enjoyed seeing the movie, yes it has few things that makes you think: wtf? but in general you can go to the theater and enjoy 2 hours of your life seeing the movie
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KaxcerDec 20, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came to this movie with no expectation and was positively suprised. This was best movie of the trilogy. Maybe it was not perfect but its just a movie and it did its part. I cant imagine it to be any better.

I like the searching for Sith artefacts part, the hidden Sith planet, huge battle in the end that made more sense then the one in beginning of episode 3. Lightsaber duels were little bit boring to be honest. And the final duel between Palpatine and Rey could have been better.
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tmjns43Dec 25, 2019
The fans who are disappointed with this film went into it expecting fine art; a perfectly-written masterpiece that makes them feel the same magic that they felt as children watching the originals. Those are impossible expectations to meet.The fans who are disappointed with this film went into it expecting fine art; a perfectly-written masterpiece that makes them feel the same magic that they felt as children watching the originals. Those are impossible expectations to meet. Others are complaining because they incorrectly view this film through the context of the "culture war". The truth is, what we got was an entertaining, action-packed sci-fi spectacle with vintage Star-Wars aesthetics. The acting and the score were exceptional as always. The film does make the mistake of using incredibly fast pacing and not requiring much sacrifice from the heroes, but a film doesn't need to be perfect to be entertaining. If you can look beyond a few flaws and the influence of nostalgia, you'll enjoy it. Expand
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muldjordDec 25, 2019
Better than expected, but could have done without 50% of the hard-to-believe action sequences. I don't expect movies to be realistic, of course not. But I do expect the thing happening on screen to at least adhere somewhat to the rules ofBetter than expected, but could have done without 50% of the hard-to-believe action sequences. I don't expect movies to be realistic, of course not. But I do expect the thing happening on screen to at least adhere somewhat to the rules of physics, even though it might be sci-fi.

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

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

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

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

I wouldn't mind more Star Wars movies, but Disney should probably let it rest for a bit now...
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MusicToEatDec 23, 2019
I liked it a lot more then I thought I would. Easily the best of this trilogy, not that that's a high hurdle. It felt like they deliberately went out of their way to repudiate everything Rian Johnson ruined in TLJ. I laughed at a couple ofI liked it a lot more then I thought I would. Easily the best of this trilogy, not that that's a high hurdle. It felt like they deliberately went out of their way to repudiate everything Rian Johnson ruined in TLJ. I laughed at a couple of them, they were so obviously a swipe at RJ. Was a fun movie. Had a couple of dumb spots, but a solid 8 out of 10. Expand
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llDylanCRllDec 31, 2019
Better than the 2 previous one, but still a mediocre movie, some parts of this movie, doesn't make any sense, but other parts are good, at least we get an ending to this epic saga, the problem here is that Disney ruined Star Wars so much thatBetter than the 2 previous one, but still a mediocre movie, some parts of this movie, doesn't make any sense, but other parts are good, at least we get an ending to this epic saga, the problem here is that Disney ruined Star Wars so much that I would rather watch episode 1 than this new trilogy Expand
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EliascDec 26, 2019
Finally it is over and with a bang. Overlong and several logical inconsistencies, and, once again, my local theaters just don't know how to adjust the lumens on their digital projector leaving the screen grainy and much too dark. But, ....Finally it is over and with a bang. Overlong and several logical inconsistencies, and, once again, my local theaters just don't know how to adjust the lumens on their digital projector leaving the screen grainy and much too dark. But, .... the direction of the movie makes most complaining irrelevant. J.J. Abrams hign speed editing and camera work makes this movies a real joyride to experience and will make you want to watch it a second, third, maybe a fourth time to catch everything you missed on this roller coaster ride of a film. All questions from all the previous films will (ALMOST) be answered. This is not a movie to be watched, it is one to be experienced. Expand
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MorgolosDec 24, 2019
The best of the trilogy. Had a grin on my face throughout and an emotionally satisfying end to the Skywalker saga.
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ThaKing1337Dec 23, 2019
Is this the best Star Wars movie? Absolutely not, but is it a bad Star Wars movie? No, its honestly pretty good. I think expectations are a big element to blame for the lower reviews overall. The best way to explain this movie is your SeniorIs this the best Star Wars movie? Absolutely not, but is it a bad Star Wars movie? No, its honestly pretty good. I think expectations are a big element to blame for the lower reviews overall. The best way to explain this movie is your Senior Year Graduation Beach trip. Its not going to be your wildest fantasy or the best thing ever, but its a great send off for friends we've come to love. Its far from perfect but its well above average and I would recommend anyone to see it from casual new fans to old hardcore ones. All the other elements like Audio and Visual's are all amazing per disney's unlimited budget. The fact that people rate this lower than 4/5 given its audio and visuals alone should not write reviews, while story elements can be shakey and 'fun' throughout the story should never be the entire review it should be an element. I personally didnt mind, I consider myself a hardcore fan but I also didnt expect this to be the best movie in the series nor really be able to finish that strong given the place of the series going into it. Expand
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GeorgemortinDec 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No es la mejor película de star wars, ni de lejos, pero al menos es mejor que el episodio 8 y cumple su función de película palomitera Expand
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rosnk30Dec 30, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing movie and great close at Skywalker arc after all. I guess that Disney did the best for the story like the star wars deserved. In fact, the original 3 movies of star wars (a new hope, empire strikes back and return of jedi) was a garbage that growed 'cause the special effects was a big deal at this time.

I was born in '85 and (until the phantom menace, the clone wars and revenge of the sith)star wars was a good movie, nothing special.

Anyway, this final arc was great ending with great actors. If I could remove any thing of this movie I was removs the kilo'n rey kiss scene.
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LinkfuchoDec 22, 2019
Como película de acción palomera es aceptable, pero como parte de una saga en este caso Star Wars es un desproposito, muchos nuevos conceptos sacados de la nada, se crea y se destruye toda una flota sin tener ningún tipo de coherencia (unaComo película de acción palomera es aceptable, pero como parte de una saga en este caso Star Wars es un desproposito, muchos nuevos conceptos sacados de la nada, se crea y se destruye toda una flota sin tener ningún tipo de coherencia (una xwing destruye un star destroyer), una antena ahora es el justificante para que toodas las naves no puedan navegar, muchas cosas del filme son un insulto a la inteligencia del espectador. Para mi tarde o temprano tendrían que hacer un reboot a esta ultima trilogía. Le Doy 5 por los efectos, la música y las actuaciones de Kylo y Poe. Expand
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UltraTektiteMar 20, 2023
The best part of The Last Jedi was Kylo Ren's apparent ascent into the role of main antagonist, subverting his original role as the Darth Vader to Snoke's Palpatine. However, apparently, after that film's very divisive reaction among fans,The best part of The Last Jedi was Kylo Ren's apparent ascent into the role of main antagonist, subverting his original role as the Darth Vader to Snoke's Palpatine. However, apparently, after that film's very divisive reaction among fans, Disney decided to completely reverse course and fall back into the "original trilogy rehash" tactic they used to make The Force Awakens. The result is an extremely awkward finale that spends much time poorly retconning virtually every plot development from its predecessor, while also frantically to fit the existing plotline into a mimic of Return of the Jedi. It'd be petty to not at least mention that the CGI is unsurprisingly up to Disney standards, and at least adds some eye-candy enjoyment to the battle scenes and the like. However, overall, the movie feels like an underwhelming finale to a trilogy completely different than the one actually released. The Rise of Skywalker is not just a bad finale, or a bad sequel. It's straight-up a bad film. Expand
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azuljpMay 9, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another trilogy ruines by feminism. Please women stop and create your own histories. Expand
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mattyiceboyDec 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tbh what they did with Palpy I thought was super dope. It might not make sense to some but the way it all went down gave me chills. Expand
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Rebecca31Dec 27, 2019
The final chapter of the Skywalker saga, the Resistance facing the First Order once more in an epic battle of good versus evil. As always this is a spoiler free review, rest assured there are no plot details but if you are a die-hard StarThe final chapter of the Skywalker saga, the Resistance facing the First Order once more in an epic battle of good versus evil. As always this is a spoiler free review, rest assured there are no plot details but if you are a die-hard Star Wars fan what are you doing reading this? Go see the film.

The Rise of Skywalker is well and truly for the fans, and if you can criticise it for at least one thing it might actually be paying too much fan service. But do I care? No, I was too busy enjoying myself. It’s not perfect but it’s entertaining, emotional and has some show stealing performances. Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver together carried The Rise of Skywalker. I loved absolutely everything about them, the focus is very much on them and this films gives the opportunity to show us just what they're capable of as Rey and Kylo Ren. You also have everything else expected with a Star Wars movie, spectacular visual effects and the iconic John Williams soundtrack. It ties up as many loose ends as it can, it has a real sense of closure and will hit you with a lot of nostalgia. Perhaps J.J. Abrams was being a little overly ambitious with The Rise of Skywalker, the pacing for much of this film wasn’t great if I’m honest. A lot of scenes seemed to be cut short and I found myself wanting a lot more. There is a lot jam-packed into it and certain scenes suffer as a result. This also creates a problem with underused characters along with a huge amount of cameos. I’m not saying I wasn’t on board with this but again it all felt like a desperate attempt to get back on good terms with the angry fans. By giving certain characters little to no screen time but stuffing in an unnecessary amount of cameos felt cheap and honestly wasn't needed. The Force Awakens gave us some much needed new blood to the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi expanded on this and was a lot more ambitious. I was a little disappointed to see The Rise of Skywalker abandon this but I'll just have to get over it. Say what you want about The Last Jedi but it took a lot more risks compared to The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker. They both feel very safe and by the book but in it's defense it kept me entertained. I personally love all three movies in this new trilogy but some people feel completely differently. And then there are some mad bastards who'll defend the dreaded prequels, we all have a preference and by trying too hard to please everyone you may end up pleasing no one. Not everyone is loving it but the only way you'll know for sure is if you see it for yourself.

After the controversial response to Rian Johnson’s take on Star Wars it really feels like J.J Abrams was doing some damage control and trying to win over all those pissed off fans and what is the result? More pissed off fans, no matter what, you can’t please everyone and if you don’t like The Rise of Skywalker, fine. Good for you for having an opinion but don’t attack someone else for liking it. I loved it and many others feel the same. It’s nice to be able to enjoy a Star Wars film because aside from this new trilogy I haven’t enjoyed a Star Wars film since the original movies so yes I enjoyed every minute of The Rise of Skywalker, it puts a nice definitive ending to the story and I’ll no doubt see it again. Highly recommended for all the Star Wars fans.
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nj06May 7, 2023
Dumpster fire of a movie. Miles away (in the wrong direction) from the superb universe created by George Lucas. Just plain ridiculous. Lazy pathetic writting, painfully derivative. Laughable plot twists. Struggling cast, as it was impossibleDumpster fire of a movie. Miles away (in the wrong direction) from the superb universe created by George Lucas. Just plain ridiculous. Lazy pathetic writting, painfully derivative. Laughable plot twists. Struggling cast, as it was impossible to do anything resembling professional acting with this script for any actor. Bizarre and totally out of place special effects (horses in space?!?). The sooner this cinematic slop is forgotten the better. Expand
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vancityboyDec 27, 2019
It was entertaining, yes it tried to readjust from where TLJ left the saga, but it was throughly entertaining. I don't read the books or lore so I enjoyed it and had fun with it. Is it perfect... no, is it a good watch... absolutely. Check itIt was entertaining, yes it tried to readjust from where TLJ left the saga, but it was throughly entertaining. I don't read the books or lore so I enjoyed it and had fun with it. Is it perfect... no, is it a good watch... absolutely. Check it out, don't believe the negativity. Expand
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jtwoodallDec 24, 2019
Perfect? No. But this movie was far better than The Last Jedi and come on folks...it's a space movie not JFK. A breath of fresh air for my taste. Yes, JJ took some liberties and there was a lot crammed into this film, leaving some holes.Perfect? No. But this movie was far better than The Last Jedi and come on folks...it's a space movie not JFK. A breath of fresh air for my taste. Yes, JJ took some liberties and there was a lot crammed into this film, leaving some holes. But the big question got answered and it sure was visually fantastic and entertaining as hell. Expand
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PanchogulDec 23, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Debo decir que después de verla en el cine en formato 3D que estoy ampliamente sorprendido, supera en todos los aspectos a su predecesora The Last Jedi, los tres actos se sienten bien parejos entre sí, la acción es constante, repleta de aventuras que exponen a los protagonistas a literalmente todo, el factor nostalgia que caracterizó a The Force Awakens acá prácticamente no se ve teniendo que depender de la esencia clásica de la saga, el desenlace si bien no me pareció malo, se me hizo cliché y repetitivo, de igual forma lo disfruté, los momentos épicos y emotivos tienen la desgracia de ser muy fugaces y no lograr conectarse del todo con ellos, sin embargo, fue toda una experiencia cinematográfica si de aspectos técnicos hablamos, para ser la supuesta última película de la saga, siento que le falto un poco de tacto. Expand
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BaschyDec 28, 2019
Just saw Episode 9. Unacceptable! Not Canon! I refuse to accept that it is canon! Dont watch it ist is as abd as they say! There are plenty reviews outhere explaying why. I really hoped that it was different but it is not! BAD, bad movie!
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superbatMay 22, 2020
The Rise of Skywalker tries to walk back on some of the mistakes of The Last Jedi, but it fails miserably. Once again there are great battle sequences and visuals, but they don't make up for a story that is poorly-paced, unoriginal, andThe Rise of Skywalker tries to walk back on some of the mistakes of The Last Jedi, but it fails miserably. Once again there are great battle sequences and visuals, but they don't make up for a story that is poorly-paced, unoriginal, and uncaptivating. A disappointing conclusion to the Star Wars saga. Expand
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JP32Sep 9, 2020
The Rise of Skywalker was never going to have much impact as a conclusion to the series because the whole sequel trilogy has been no more than the deformed tumor growing off the side of Lucas' actual saga from the beginning. This finale isThe Rise of Skywalker was never going to have much impact as a conclusion to the series because the whole sequel trilogy has been no more than the deformed tumor growing off the side of Lucas' actual saga from the beginning. This finale is more of a salvage job than a true conclusion. The trilogy has not been building to anything, so whatever Rise closes has only been opened along its own runtime. Expand
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joshmusikDec 22, 2019
Great movie! The only flaw it has, it’s that it came after Episode 8. True fans will find many things to love and newcomers won’t have a hard time getting on board.
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GMBassy47Jan 4, 2020
I'm saddened to see all the critics bashing TROS. Especially the "Fans" that give this a 0/10 and haven't even seen it just because they hated the Last Jedi or it didn't do EXACTLY what they wanted. This is a good movie, it's fun, funny, sadI'm saddened to see all the critics bashing TROS. Especially the "Fans" that give this a 0/10 and haven't even seen it just because they hated the Last Jedi or it didn't do EXACTLY what they wanted. This is a good movie, it's fun, funny, sad and epic.If you like Star wars because it takes you to a different Galaxy where you get to watch good vs evil, then you should definitely check this movie out. Expand
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Davrosdaleks1Dec 21, 2019
Had a little trouble deciding on the rating for this. The left side of my brain is frustrated with the many plot and structuring issues, but the right side of my brain was absolutely entertained by this.

The movie has maintained the current
Had a little trouble deciding on the rating for this. The left side of my brain is frustrated with the many plot and structuring issues, but the right side of my brain was absolutely entertained by this.

The movie has maintained the current and original trilogy's legacy of being the definition of a popcorn film. The action is great. The movie looks fantastic, really the most visually impressive of all the Star Wars films.

The cast and characters are again great. I'm glad to see the trio of Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaacs) all together for a substantial stretch of time. The interactions between the three are great. (They could've had more time together.) I also liked the new characters with the exception of the Knights of Ren who despite being first teased in Force Awakens, just don't do enough.

The humor works well. However, I felt even though C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) has been comic relief since the beginning, he was too aggressively jokey. I liked that this continued the last film's theme of hope.

Now for the problems. These three films changed creative control from JJ Abrams to Rian Johnson and back to Abrams without the Disney brass doing enough to pre-plan or control consistency. Abrams did a lot of things I found so maddening that I'm shocked that the producers greenlit them. The major threat in this movie introduced so quickly and with such little plausibility. Reveals and plot elements pop up so arbitrarily that they don't feel natural at all. It's a little like poor fan fiction. Abrams jams way too much story in here in order to arrive at the conclusion he wants. I felt Finn just wasn't given enough room to breathe and was disappointed with how his story ended.

The whole change in directorial voice is exacerbated by the fact that Abrams like Johnson before him is actively resistant in running with what he is given. Abrams does something that is a major slap in the face to his predecessor, which is so mishandled in its execution. It takes you out of the film. Say what you will about the Canto Blight subplot in The Last Jedi, but I liked the character of Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran). I didn't like that they cut her role so short in this not to mention completely axed her set up from the last film as a romantic interest for one of the characters. It's like Abrams decided he didn't like her because he didn't create her and she wasn't in his plans.

J.J. still has his Achilles heel of being too blatantly nostalgic. It isn't half as prevalent as in the Force Awakens, but there are a couple moments where it raises its head and is downright insulting to the audience.

I know I talked way more about the cons and the pros, but it's easier to talk about what doesn't work than what does. When it works, the movie pulled me in and would make forget the problem areas when they weren't around. It still embodies the essence of a Star Wars film. I'd rank this as the weakest of the trilogy but better than Solo and the prequel trilogy. This is one of those films where your opinion could really go either way. I've found both negative and positive criticism of this to be accurate. If you're already uber angry at the first two movies and didn't think or were unsure if you wanted to continue, then you really might not want this. However, if you enjoyed the ride so far, I suggest you take the gamble.
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MaxEagleMar 16, 2020
Я в шоке от положительных рецензий!

Алле? Вы вообще смотрели фильмы раньше? Ужасный сюжет, высосанная из пальца история. Кино для галочки. Худший в мире фансервис, я никогда в жизни не видел такого бесталанного и неуклюжего вкрапления
Я в шоке от положительных рецензий!

Алле? Вы вообще смотрели фильмы раньше?

Ужасный сюжет, высосанная из пальца история. Кино для галочки. Худший в мире фансервис, я никогда в жизни не видел такого бесталанного и неуклюжего вкрапления элементов, должных вызывать ностальгию.

Камон! 1 шутка за фильм! Ни одной эмоции от начала до конца. Все дежурно далее некуда. Первый ААА фильм, который я перематывал.

Слава богу я не пошел в кино на этот лютый трэш.

Нет пафоса??? Ой ли! Главная актриса — сплошное сборище клишированной моторики и психофизики. Главный летчик — со времен Изгоя Один гробит кино своими напутственными речами уровня «как я провел это восстание». Главный плохиш — сыгран настолько ужасно, что он комичен.

Все размыто как акварель, абсолютно проходимо, не вызывает никаких эмоций, пока ты не осознаешь, что вокруг этого бездарного фильма крутятся огромнейшие ресурсы, которых бы хватило на несколько крутых талантливых произведений как минимум. И тут начинается фрустрация и огорчение.

P.S. Я видимо не фанат ЗВ, потому что мне безумно нравится оригинальная трилогия, 1-3 Эпизоды, и даже 2 первых фильма из новой саги, мультфильм, лего-игры, игры времен PS1|PS2 и Dark Forces, а еще у меня есть лего-фигурки Дарта Вейдера и Дарта Молла. Да, харизматичных и закосплееных до дыр эпичных ребят из некогда крутой саги.
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