Friday, November 13, 2020

Movie review: Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker


 In this conclusion of the Skywalker saga, the remaining members of the resistance come together against the First Order. With familiar faces from the past, the Jedi and Sith finally settle their legendary differences once and for all.

Carrie Fisher (Leia), Mark Hamill (Luke/Boolio), Adam Driver (Ren), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Naomi Ackie (Jannah), Domhnall Gleeson (Hux), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca).

Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker begins as usual with a brief backstory intro scrolling into the stars of space. Jumping right to the story, with some character introductions along the way, we are brought back to plot points in previous films and reminded of the depth in the Star Wars franchise. This episode rolls together so much of the story, bringing back familiar faces, binging the series starts to feel necessary. The conclusion of the Skywalker saga is long awaited and fairly well done in the end.

If anything, acting was the detractor here. Ridley was disappointing in her lead role with limited variety of delivery and expressionless emotion, leaving us to care not of her fate. While it was nice to see Fisher, Hamill, and Ford, all three felt a bit stiff. Driver was okay and seemed to fit his role fairly well. Boyega was enjoyable, as was Isaac, Daniels and most of the supporting cast.

Camera work, sets, backgrounds and costuming are all nicely done. Of course, the larger-than-life CGI and effects well known in this franchise are present and as usual, very well done. Physical action is also managed well. Dialogue was good and seemed to have a bit more humor than usual. Sound and soundtrack are solid.

As with any long running franchise, there seem to be some consistency issues with the storyline here that will turn off some die hard Star Wars fans. Less specific viewers should enjoy this however, many plot points may be lost on those not familiar with the story.

With some violence and gore, mild foul language, and potentially disturbing images, this one should be fine for teens and above.

Released: 2019
Reviewed: 11.13.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Sci-Fi Adventure

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