Ignore the negative reviews..

Rating: 8/10 (22 December 2019)

I am not a SW fanboy or purist. I love movies of all kinds. Personally I feel like the original SW is still the best 3 movies .. and I didn't like TFA and even hated most of TLJ.
Is Rise of Skywalker as good and makes you think like Inception? No. Can we watch it again and again. I don't think so. But it fits the bill of a summer block buster. Does it have some minor plot holes? Yes.
It also had the task of not only fixing the damage done by TLJ and more importantly ending the Skywalker saga.. while it is not perfect I have to credit for diner and makers for trying their best
It does fit the bill of a summer blockbuster. With amazing visuals, epic fights, fast paced plot with high stakes, sense of urgency and easy to follow storyline.
Subvert you're expectations sit back and enjoy. 8/10