Watch 'Em All

Rating: 10/10 (23 April 2020)

I have watched and rewatched every movie dozens of times. "Rise of Skywalker" is one I've seen 5 times.
I respect the reviews that are critical. However, I am in disagreement. When seen at the theatre, "Rise of Skywalker" is pretty fast paced and tough to follow. I bought the entire series on Vudu, so I've been able to rewatch them all. "Rise" answers many questions. Who are Rey's parents? Answered. Who's behind all these evil characters, like Snoke and Kylo Ren? Answered. How is Carrie Fischer resolved? Answered. Is Rey the last Force aware person? Answered. These explanations made sense to me and satisfied my queries.
The action in "Rise" is top-notch. The comedy is evenly and appropriately interspersed. There are emotional moments that are necessary. After 5 viewings, "Rise" has become one of my favorite Star Wars movies.
My belief is that "Rise of Skywalker" has wrapped up the Star Wars anthem tremendously. I love the movie. I do, however, recommend you watch it more than one time. Many things I missed were revealed in subsequent viewings.