Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise Of Skywalker (2019) Review
Main Character
Daisy Ridley is back as Rey for the third time and I think she does a really good job in this film. You see how in this film in particular how she is torn between both sides of the force and I think she gives a strong acting performance to sell that. She has fit into the character really well over time and I honestly think between her and Kylo Ren is how George Lucas wanted to right Anakin in the prequel trilogy but ultimatley did a poorer job.
Supporting Characters
John Boyega gets a better time of it in this film as Finn, his story comes full circle across the trilogy and seeing him in this more commited and heroic role is good to see. His chemistry with Ridley and Oscar Isaac is a real highlight of the film and provides not only some of the more emotional but funnier moments in the film. The mentioned Isaac gets more to do in this film and given more mystery to his character and I thought he did a good job. They continue his arc from the previous film and I thought as mentioned him and Boyega have truly fantastic chemistry together and it really works for the film. Adam Driver is back as Kylo Ren and his story throughout the three films does a great job creating this complex character completley torn between the light and dark and in my opinion being a more interesting version of Anakin making him in my opinion one of the most interesting villains in recent memory. As mentioned Ian Mcdiarmid returns as Palpatine and he revels in this role and fits back into the role flawlessly and he is once again the ultimate evil which works for this film and despite the issues people have it really worked for me.
Story
The story does a really good job of building are main characters stories, it also does the right thing by linking there stories together and not splitting them all up like the previous film. You see the main two characters Rey and Ren's struggler between the light and dark and how they are linked throughout this trilogy. Some people weren't happy with some of the reveals made in the film, mainly one large one but for me it did work. Though one criticism I have is that the film has some really emotional moments but goes against them very quickly, it sometimes doesn't commit to certain acts and takes away from being an even greater film that decides on really being emotional. Also this film really uses maguffins a bit too much, the crew have to find numerous objects to help them and it just feels like to much to do and overcomplicates things.
Script
The script is really good in my opinion, the humour is well done, mostly due to the actors great chemistry but credit to the script for this. Also the drama really works and as mentioned provides some really emotional moments and dialogue between the characters. Yes some people would argued we are not given enough context to certain things but for me I don't need all the answers especially if it disrupts the flow of the film.
Style
The style of the film is great, we go to many interesting locations that makes this film feel a bit more vibrant then other Star Wars films. The action scenes are exciting and great, the shootouts, space battles and lightsaber fights are great and feel like they fit right in with this new trilogy. The pacing of the film flows very nicely and honestly I was never bored and thought this film did an effective job in telling its final story.
Overall
Overall, this film has a lot of mixed opinions but in my opinion this is a fantastic final chapter of the new trilogy and does a great job in providing a fantastic conclusion to these characters ending.
Rating - 9/10
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