Buzzing!

Rating: 9/10 (31 December 2019)

I can't quite fathom out why there are so many negative reviews of this movie, when my son (8) and I (the exact age of the first Star Wars movie ) walked out of the cinema with a huge smiles on our faces.
We may not fall into the 'purist' fan-type category, but we certainly are knowledgable of all the movies, new and old. The Rise of Skywalker is a brilliant addition to these.
Admittedly, some elements of the story might need further explanation, but that really is nothing new when comparing it to all other movies in the franchise. That said, the story does round the saga off with pleasing symmetry.
The effects are simply breathtaking and the action is non-stop. Star Wars fans of our ilk will adore the superbly crafted homages to the earlier episodes: a certain Wookie picking off stormtroopers with deadly accuracy is a particularly good example.... there are many more.
To conclude. Watch the movie with a young person who loves Star Wars and see the joy that it brings...And/or, release your inner 8 year old, and you will be BUZZING, too!