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Spoiler-Free Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been extremely anticipated. The trilogy and even SAGA have come to a close. This movie had a lot riding on it and J.J. was tasked with a daunting challenge, but he delivered in an incredible way. The movie is a little under two and a half hours, which worked, but I would've loved more. The films first task is finding its footing and it does that rather quickly. Once that happens, the adventure begins and doesn't stop. If you love battles, spaceships, lightsabers, surprises, and action...then you will be thrilled with this movie.
J.J., ILM, and the rest of the team have made an incredibly beautiful movie with daring shots. In his likely last outing as composer for Star Wars, John Williams, delivers a lovely score with Rey's theme sticking out. The acting is completely on point, with Daisy Ridley, Oscar Issac, and Adam Driver being particularly great!
As you can see, I love Star Wars. These characters have worked for me from the beginning. The Force Awakens was fun and entertaining. The Last Jedi was shocking and great. The Rise of Skywalker is satisfying and exciting. If you liked Force Awakens, you'll love this. This story calls back to that 8 films before it, while pulling the most from Force Awakens. A common negative for The Force Awakens was a lack of originality. This film, like I said, has its callbacks, but overall it is completely new. A common negative for The Last Jedi was how Rian Johnson subverted expectations at nearly every turn. The Rise of Skywalker isn't as shocking, but don't go in thinking you know everything that is going to happen, because you'll be wrong.
If you want to have the best experience. I would go in simply expecting a fun adventure with great action and STAR WARS. I've talked this movie up a ton. It delivered for me, and I hope it does that same for you! At the end of the day, it is a movie. Don't be the negative, hurtful person who demeans someone for loving or hating it. The Star Wars fandom was always more fun when everyone was civil and loving, so lets get back to that. Go see it as soon as you can, and of course...MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Rating: 9/10
One-word: Captivating
Parents: It's Star Wars, same as always. (Some mildly creepy elements)

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