yet for a movie predicated on satisfying fans, "The Rise of Skywalker" is a distinctly unsatisfying conclusion to what had been an imperfect but mostly good few films
this is all over now, and hope that, in time, that chatter will seem distant, and we can enjoy these extremely entertaining and marvellously designed films for what they are: rich, nerdy fun with very basic plots a child can follow
there's plenty of spectacle and space-fighting to keep "The Rise of Skywalker" entertaining. Minute to minute, it's an enjoyable movie; But J.J. Abrams just hasn't pared down the bombast enough to keep his story grounded
the result often chaos, but it’s also a euphoric blast of pulse-quickening adventure, laced with humor and heart; Flaws and all, "The Rise of Skywalker" is part of our film history and, when Rey and Kylo seize the screen, an indelible part of our hear'
seeing the late Carrie Fisher and other iconic figures will be especially touching for adults. "Star Wars IX" may be imperfect, but it offers nostalgia hounds the space odyssey of their dreams
it looks gorgeous and offers strong performances from Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley in particular, but ultimately the saga ends with neither a bang nor a whimper but something inbetween
although it lacks the more cohesive, streamlined storylines of its predecessors, "Episode IX" is buoyed by always-dazzling visuals, satisfying emotional beats and solid performances
"The Rise of Skywalker" rarely comes close to touching greatness, but it's a solid, visually dazzling and warmhearted victory for the Force of quality filmmaking
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