An epic conclusion to a film series that I love.

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2019)

I'll start off by saying that I wish some things were handled differently. That, however, does not make it a bad film. I am very thankful for all of the people who had a hand in this film and think they did well with what they had.
The story was very fast paced and didn't waste a minute... not a bad thing though. The inclusion of Palpatine was a welcomed addition and really tied it all together for me. I don't want to give anything away, so I'll just say that the scale of this movie is epic and should be appreciated. It is definitely a worthy addition to the Star Wars films. It concludes not only the Sequel Trilogy but also the Skywalker story as a whole. In all honesty, I left the theater feeling content with what I had just seen and excited to rewatch the entire SW series.
I think viewers should treat the Rise of Skywalker just as they would any movie: with an open mind and an appreciation for filmmaking. There are so many wonderful things in this movie and I think it's a shame so many people have dismissed it as being a giant fail or a disappointment. Some people are impossible to please. I, however, left the theater very pleased.