The Rise of Skywalker was great, actually

Rating: 8/10 (24 December 2019)

The Rise of Skywalker is a fitting ending to the Star Wars series has compelling emotional scenes and wraps up pressing questions from the trilogy. The action scenes and battles make the film breeze by and the acting is top notch.
J.J. Abrams is forced to waste time explaining decisions made in The Last Jedi that creating continuity issues from The Force Awakens, but manages to masterfully tie everything in together in a nice way.
The friendship of Rey, Finn, and Poe is admirable and reminiscent of Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. Although there are many parallels between the prequel and original trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker makes its own path and own ending that is refreshing and different. Characters grow and change for the better.
There is no better development than Kylo Ren or Ben Solo who has been enjoyable to watch in all 3 movies in the sequel. This movie truly made me a fan though. Rey is the ultimate hero and her growth and strength from beginning to end as well as her conflict were great for the story.
I will watch this movie again and again.