Best of the sequels, better than all prequels.

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2019)

I'm going to say it. It's the best numbered episode of Star Wars since 1983. The Rise of Skywalker aims a superlaser at the prequel trilogy and blows it six days from Alderaan. Episodes VII and VIII stand no chance.
Don't get me wrong, there are a few aspects that seem a little... I guess lazy isn't the word. Overly convenient. They're easy to spot, but can be easily forgiven from a story standpoint, and from a filmmaking standpoint. Plus, it's space opera. You're not supposed to worry about that kind of thing.
When all is said and done, TRoS is a great addition/finale to the Skywalker saga, and one I'll be coming back to for a long time.
The Force will be with us. Always.