Hated TLJ but feel JJ redeemed this trilogy.

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2019)

I hated TLJ. Just hated it. I liked TFA so I was surprised how we would get such a bad second movie. I went to The Rise of Skywalker for someone else and expected this to just be awful too. I've been a fan since 1977. I felt no connection to the characters walking into this, no interest in the story of this trilogy anymore, and was ready for Star Wars to end for me with The Return of the Jedi, have Rogue One before A New Hope, and The Force Awakens as potential fanfic.
I am so pleased with so many things in The Rise of Skywalker I can watch the entire saga and completely skip TLJ. I enjoyed it so much!
I'm not giving a massive detailed account, just know I am really shocked I went from being totally apathetic to really happy I can have 2 last movies in this saga: TFA and TRoS. And yes, it makes sense.
And for those complaining about fan service: Who do you think made this a multibillion dollar franchise? After 42 years I want some fan service! Rub my feet, light some candles, give me some chocolate. If this is the end I want to feel some joy!