Don't believe the 1s nor the 10s.

Rating: 7/10 (24 December 2019)

First off, is by no means a bad film, sure it's flawed mostly from a story point of view, which is where most fans attack this film. Despite some inconsistencies within the framework of the story's saga, I recall some unexplained elements from the first trilogy and none of these fans are nitpicking like they do with these films, purely because most of them saw them when they were kids/teenagers and were so enthralled by them that they omit some of these "flaws". My point is that it is almost as if they want to hate the sequel trilogy for whatever reason, minutiously ripping every small detail to shreds without giving it the slightest chance. The 1, 2 or 3 star ratings are absolutely disgraceful, as they only increase the poor conception this trilogy has without actually being deserving of such shaming.
These whiny fans seem like they want to have everything served in a silver platter, asking for huge send-offs with big pompous displays to major characters but it is not always the case to do that, nor it should be. This film already gives much fan-service so as to please every generation but it is still impossible to satisfy every single viewer.
Having covered the disruptive venom toxic fandom spreads, I would say The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the better one from the whole trilogy. But first some displeasing aspects: some jokes and one-liners are oddly placed, and seem rather forced instead of coming up with more clever ways to throw them in. Some clichÃ© "Disney moments" also appear in many parts of the film but for some reason are a bit cringe-worthy, perhaps not coming off as sincere as one would expect, which is a bit detrimental to the nurturing essence of togetherness, hope and fellowship heavily present in the first trilogy.
In the acting spectrum, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver make up for the pairing with most given screen time, mainly because they both represent good and evil, Jedi and Sith, and they are both inevitably fearful of and torn between switching to the other side, which is a fantastic dynamic in my book. They both give great performances, that suit the bond they have created with one another.
The most impressive aspect is its visual setting, and the well-crafted CGI, which proves that in that department, these are definitely great times for Star Wars films being made. There are some exquisite shots that could delight even some of the most die-hard fans of the franchise.
When it comes to action and fighting choreographies, the stunts are fairly good, although nothing truly spectacular, which is a shame, because great efforts could be done in order to achieve something truly majestic and of a more enduring quality.
I won't get into plot details or issues, I will leave that to your own discovery, all I will say is that I hope future Star Wars installments don't suffer the fierceful and unjust scrutiny and tiresome comparisons these films had. Although I understand the comparisons to some extent because it is the sequel to the original story, but enough already, when does it end? It's extremely hard to live up to such a glorious cinematic achievement and cultural global phenomenon as it is, so newer films should be viewed and analyze under their own light so that they don't become a mere shadow of the original, or maybe even less. We have to give them a chance to stand on their own.
The Rise of Skywalker might not be the best SW film, but it is definitively an entertaining one, and the closing chapter of the mighty saga that has enamoured million fans all over the world. I believe this film will gain more acceptance as the years pass by. Or at least I hope so, because it would be a step forward.