Numbness is the worst feeling

Rating: 3/10 (19 December 2019)

I don't detest this film, but I almost wish I did. Walking out of a Star Wars screening feeling nothing is soul sucking. At least the prequels made me angry about several things, but now I can't even bother to passionately discuss its flaws with others. It's my honest opinion that there was a lack of vision and overarching story, and this third installment felt rushed and disjointed. It's like Disney/JJ Abrams realised this is not a TV show, and had to cram 3 films into 1.
Some plot points were completely pulled out of nowhere with no explanation, and since this trilogy never did a good job developing its characters, I had no care for what would happen to them. Certain characters who looked promising in TFA were just wasted. There was such little weight to any scene, with no proper buildup. Stunning visuals and honest performances aside, Rise is the most uninspired film in the entire saga, and more focused on damage control and desperate fanservice than telling a good story. It baffles me that Disney can churn out Mandalorian, which is great, and this at the same time.