Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019, action, adventure, science fiction
142 minutes
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
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10
2019-12-20
If you’re going into The Rise of Skywalker with an open mind and looking to be entertained, you may find yourself having a total blast. Read more
10
2019-12-20
In the end, as I said before, you get what you expect with The Rise of Skywalker. The movie is the perfect gift to fans that have waited four decades for a conclusion to the Skywalker saga. Read more
9.0
2020-01-20
No one’s ever really gone in J. J. Abrams’ divisive and epic conclusion to the Skywalker saga. Read more
8.0
Jason King of Salty Popcorn
2019-12-21
Is it my favourite Star Wars movie? not by a long shot. Is it a wonderful ending to the trilogy of trilogies, for me – YES.
8.0
2019-12-20
I personally think Abrams did a pretty decent job here of trying to please most of the people most of the time. Read more
8.0
2019-12-19
Admittedly the weakest of the sequel trilogy, comparatively ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ might disappoint. However, coming in third place to its two excellent predecessors doesn’t make it a bad film, it is in fact far from this. Abrams ensures that the sequel trilogy is concluded in satisfying fashion delivering high stakes, entertaining action and interesting character developments. Read more
7.7
2019-12-20
The Force may not have been strong with J. J. Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker, the low-point in the sequel trilogy, but it works just well enough for me to feel good about recommending it. Read more
7.2
Jeremy Lebens of The Daily Rotation
2019-12-21
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a fitting conclusion to the epic Skywalker Saga. It closes one rather large chapter in the storytelling world of Star Wars by bringing back old characters, revisiting past themes and giving a fitting sendoff to those that we've grown to love over the years. It also tries desperately to course-correct the actions brought into play in The Last Jedi, which makes for an over-stuffed blockbuster th...
7.0
2019-12-16
The conclusion is rife with jaw-dropping sets, lightsaber duels, emotional confrontations, and sentimental throwbacks to recognizable elements not only from the original trilogy but also from The Force Awakens, bringing to an end a remarkably vast collection of cinematic legends and lore, and an acclaimed legacy of sci-fi fantasy prominence. Read more
6.7
2019-12-24
That sense of finality seems glossed over with The Rise of Skywalker, which trades in melancholy for perpetual exhilaration and distractions from letting such weight sink in. In this way, the film ceases to satisfy longtime fans, even if the results are satisfactory. Read more
6.3
David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen
2019-12-21
It is simultaneously a thrilling culmination and a crushing disappointment; its choices are often either nonsensical or cowardly, aiming only for pleasure, never inspiration. For me, it hit the mark just enough times that I don’t think it deserves hate.
6.0
2019-12-18
The arcs for Ridley and Driver fare the best, but the periphery is scattered with superfluous glaze. The isolation elements of The Last Jedi slowed matters down to create tangible suspense. This over-packed trilogy capper favors sprinting set pieces instead. Moving at a rush does not automatically or always create one in return, magic be damned. Read more
6.0
2019-12-19
JJ Abrams returns to the helm for the ninth instalment in the Skywalker saga, and while he brings the action and fan service moments in spades, this feels tired, sluggish and overly contrived. Read more
6.0
2020-03-31
No amount of razzle-dazzle filling eyes and ears can cover up the glaring examples of questionable creativity and incomplete development enacted by Abrams and lead screenwriter Chris Terrio. Read more
6.0
2019-12-20
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gets bogged down in exposition and course-correcting The Last Jedi, but does have some fun moments and fan service. Read more
6.0
2019-12-30
It’s not a bad movie per se… I mean the actors did a good job in their roles, production design & special effects are top notch, John Williams‘ music is obviously still iconic, even Abrams’ direction is enjoyable… but at the end of the day, Chris Terrio and Abrams’ script is serviceable at best. Read more
5.8
2019-12-19
There is something to hold onto here, especially if you have been a fan of the new Star Wars trilogy. The climax of this trilogy has emotional resonance. Not to mention that the normative Star Wars staples, embedded in the sound design and score of this franchise, are Pavlovian in their satisfaction. But it is hard to ignore that this is perhaps the least cohesive Star Wars film ever made. Read more
5.0
2019-12-20
Writing as a massive fan who grew up a hopeless Star Wars addict, the sadness isn’t in the film itself – all things considered it’s an enjoyable if unexciting ride – it’s the brand as a whole. At this stage Star Wars is just another beloved series that got rebooted to cash in nostalgia dollars and has been stretched too thin. Read more
5.0
2019-12-16
Abrams plays it safe with a series of plot twists that mimic those of earlier films and the reintroduces some original trilogy characters, some from beyond the grave. His film chugs its way to a climax in which yet again the rebels are asked to take a one in a million shot. Read more
4.2
2020-01-02
Mannnnnnn. I really thought J.J. could right the ship. Why did I think this? He’s not a risk-taker. He’s a yes man. Read more
4.0
2020-01-01
Even by the far-flung constructs of the sci-fi fantasy genre, the plot is nonsensical, and the action is completely forgettable. The Rise of Skywalker is a rescue mission gone terribly wrong. Read more
2.0
2019-12-19
An unsatisfying conclusion to the Skywalker Saga with messy plotting, misplaced humour and tedious subplots that does a disservice to what once was a thriving vibrant franchise therefore securing J.J. Abrams title as The Master of Mediocrity. Read more
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9.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2019-12-18
Evenals met Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens weet Abrams opnieuw het oude met het nieuwe te combineren. Dat betekent de terugkeer van oude bekenden terwijl de focus op de nieuwe personages blijft.
9.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2020-06-15
De goede balans tussen de wijze waarop het verhaal wordt verteld en de bombastische actiescènes laten de liefhebbers opnieuw genieten van de zeer vermakelijke ruimte epos.
9.0
2019-12-18
Mooie afsluiter hoewel het de climax van Star Wars III: The Revenge of the Sith niet evenaart. Read more
7.0
2019-12-19
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is de toch wat onbevredigende afsluiter van de legendarische Skywalker saga en door nood gedwongen ongetwijfeld niet de film die Abrams bij aanvang van deze trilogie voor ogen had. Read more
6.5
2019-12-18
Gelukkig is het hart van deze trilogie niet verloren gegaan. De emotionele band tussen Rey en Kylo Ren is wederom sterk en de momenten waar J.J. Abrams focust op hun personages werken het beste. Toch laat de Force deze film te vaak in de steek, waardoor The Rise of Skywalker niet de vervullende finale is geworden die het had moeten zijn. Read more
6.0
2020-06-19
Slecht is de film niet, zeker visueel heeft de film het nodige te bieden, maar doordat alles teveel overhoop is gegooid met The Last Jedi is The Rise of Skywalker uiteindelijk wel de minste en meest ge-force-erde film van de nieuwe trilogie geworden. Read more
6.0
2019-12-19
De finale is, zoals verwacht, groots maar desondanks loop je uiteindelijk niet met een voldaan gevoel de bioscoop uit. Iets wat je bij het einde van dit saga toch wel zou mogen verwachten. Abrams heeft gekozen voor veilig in plaats van baanbrekend en dat is jammer. Read more
6.0
2019-12-19
The Rise of Skywalker heeft als eindpunt van de sequel-trilogie en als film op zich duidelijke problemen qua script en montage, maar gelukkig weet dit slot van de Skywalker-saga zich wel recht te houden als “nostalgiebom” en veilige haven voor Star Wars-fans die even wegwillen van al die controverse.
5.0
2019-12-19
Gelukkig weten de karakterontwikkeling van Rey & Kylo Ren, de lightsaber gevechten en de prachtige muziek van John Williams deze finale te redden van zijn ondergang. The Rise of Skywalker is niet zo'n afgang als een aantal films uit de prequel trilogie, maar eindigt het verhaal van de Skywalker-familie wel met een domper. Read more
4.0
2019-12-18
De grote les die je kunt meenemen van The Rise of Skywalker is dat het onmogelijk is om iedereen tevreden te houden. Toch is het op safe spelen de minst wijze keuze die je kunt maken. Het resulteert in een vreemd soort samenraapsel zonder ziel, durf of een eigen stem. Read more
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