Could have been so much better.

Rating: 8/10 (25 December 2019)

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker continues with the adventures of Rey(Daisy Ridley), Finn(John Boyega), Poe Dameron(Oscar Isaac) & the rest of the Resistance, as they try to once & for all defeat the First Order, led by Kylo Ren(Adam Driver).
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is a great film. However, director J.J. Abrams is not able to match up to the previous installments in the Sequel Trilogy namely, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens(2015) & Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi(2017). The finale of the entire Skywalker Saga that began all the way back in 1977, is satisfactory. However, this movie could have been legendary. The action set pieces are spectacular. The visual effects are outstanding. Adam Driver is brilliant as Kylo Ren. Daisy Ridley is fantastic as Rey. John Boyega is effective as Finn. Oscar Isaac is excellent as Poe Dameron. Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran & Ian McDiarmid are superb as C-3PO, Jannah, General Hux, General Pryde, Maz Kanata, Zorii Bliss, Chewbacca, Rose Tico & Emperor Palpatine, respectively. The supporting cast is impressive. Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is worth a watch, if you're a Star Wars fan. Just don't watch it with sky high expectations.