A Worthwhile, Satisfying Adventure- with some disappointing moments

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2019)

A fun spirited, nostalgic, and awe-inspired adventure, Rise of Skywalker makes up for its most contrived faults by providing a simply enjoyable Star Wars film and a fitting end to the long-running saga.
The films flaws are not nearly as bad as I had pictured, having read earlier reviews, and now seen the movie. However, that certainly doesn't mean the film is lacking them, the film does certainly seem to have a rather thin storyline, and although at times it feels more realistic in this case to go after one thing to another to another, you can't help but feel like there should be something together holding this film all together.
Some things in the film are also just plain silly, whether it comes to plot devices, transitions, or the mysterious and seemingly forced appearance of Palpatine within the film; or just some bad dialogue, there is quite a few things that is hard to truly take seriously.
Besides those points, the film is one truly enjoyable ride, that is both welly acted and beautifully shot. The film will have you look in awe at just how beautiful the world's these characters are upon or passing through can be, and it certainly provides for a fitting feel for the film itself.
The return of Carrie Fisher from previous deleted scenes is mostly done well. It at times can feel obvious that she is in fact dead, and seemingly not entirely present in the film alike, as the lines do feel a bit off, but the way they handled the lines seems more than worthy to acknowledge Carrie, and make her appearance enjoyable and worthwhile.
The actors in the film truly do give it their all, with Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver providing the most out of their screen time throughout the film entirely.
The film does feel it's 2hr 12 min length, but you can't help but feel it needs it.
In the end, there are a few disappointing things about the final installment in the Skywalker Saga, but all together it provides for a mostly inspiring and well attributed film that is both parts enjoyable as it is satisfying.
My Rating: 9.25/10