Fine but doesn't save the trilogy 6/10

Rating: 6/10 (15 May 2020)

It seems what JJ Abrams wanted to do with the film is make a full conclusion to the story George Lucas created back then with the original films. But seriously now... you can't expect to end a saga of 40 years with only one film. Maybe "the rise of Skywalker" is good enough to end this particular trilogy, I think it works better to end this trilogy. But not the whole saga because it already has an ending. This trilogy just doesn't fit well with the Skywalker story fans have come to known. If this trilogy was directed by George Lucas himself and the story happened right after "return of the jedi" it would have made more sense. Maybe if they went for the original script of the film called "duel of the fates" (see? Already ties well into the other films ;)). The actors did a great job and it is shown how they gained the love of the fans throughout the years but the characters feel a little down, like to much was added to them (rey), or their story arc weren't developed enough (finn). I am also disappointed about kylo ren's story, I feel it couldn't have been better if he stayed a villain and became more of a villain than he was before. I would have preferred to see that then bringing back palpatine to play the bad guy again, with not much explanation on how he is alive. And of course let's not forget the last scene where Rey decides to call herself "Skywalker". I mean really? She could have kept her true identity, be proud of herself and not what she could have become (palpatine's successor) and go on a quest to become a better person than her grandfather was. To try and help the galaxy and change the reputation of her family's name. Overall I don't know what I feel about this film, maybe if I watched it again I would know for sure.