Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Rating: 7/10 (16 March 2020)

I thought the The Rise of Skywalker made a fitting end of Disney's Star Wars trilogy. It marks the end of the original characters, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.
It also deals with Rey's story and that of Kylo Ren. Destiny and redemption.
The evil empire is not quite finished nor are the Sith. Kylo Ren aims to mimic his grandfather and discovers that Palpatine was always in control.
Rey and the rebels search for the planet where Palpatine is hiding. It will bring Rey into conflict with Kylo Ren and she will find her true heritage.
Although 20 minutes too long, this one is aimed at fans. Well fans who do not use terms like 'Mary Sue' or 'Woke.' Just imagine if there were internet forums back in 1980 when The Empire Strikes Back was released. Hold on what's a black man doing there?
There are nods to the past, Lando Calrissian returns, Wedge Antilles flies by. You can even spot Ewoks.
There were also poignant moments, Chewbacca's reaction to the death of Leia was rather emotional. Knowing this is likely to be the last time we shall see Hamill and Ford in a Star Wars movie. I am sure there would be more Star Wars movies in the future but this is an end of an era.