Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker DIVIDES critics as some blast it for being 'soulless' while others praise it as a 'thrilling and satisfying end'
It's the final film in the Skywalker saga that concludes the nine-film epic space opera.
But Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker left critics divided on Wednesday, as they simultaneously described it as a 'fitting conclusion' and being 'somewhat soulless'.
While the plot has to mostly be kept under wraps for risk of spoiling it for fans, it can be said that the film sees Emperor Palpatine return, and its up to The Resistance to find him, with Supreme Leader Kylo Ren also on the trail.
Mixed reviews: Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker DIVIDED critics on Wednesday as some blasted it for being 'soulless' while others praised it as an 'thrilling and satisfying end'
Giving viewers a lot to digest over the course of its two-hour plus run time, the film rushes to its end at an alarming speed as it tries to tie-up all the loose ends from the franchise's 42-year history.
Empire's Helen O'Hara gave the film three stars, and claimed: 'For all the visual panache, pleasing cameos and interesting newcomers here, for all that Ridley and Driver pour into their stand-offs, the Emperor's presence shows a disturbing lack of faith at the heart of The Rise Of Skywalker.
'The fan backlash last time has been taken on-board too well; the storytelling here sputters whenever it approaches any similar chance to turn away from narrative convention and do something truly unexpected.
'You wish that this galaxy didn't feel so small and scared of stepping away from George Lucas' shadow.'
Nothing new: Empire's Helen O'Hara said 'the storytelling sputters whenever it approaches any similar chance to turn away from narrative convention and do something truly unexpected'
While Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson called it a 'turgid rush toward a conclusion I don’t think anyone wanted', as he added: 'I found it hard to care much either way about Rise Of Skywalker, neither betrayed nor sated.
'The movie is too determinedly on its sweaty course, heedless of actual audience interest in its tunnel-visioned quest to be broadly loved or, at least, Internet approved-of.'
He went on to say: 'There’s a passion lacking in the movie’s big scenes (and, really, in the little ones too), as if Abrams was woken up in the middle of the night and told to rush down to the studio to put out a fire started by some intern named Rian.'
The Wrap's Alonso Duradle called the film 'soulless' as he wrote: 'Rest assured that there’s nothing in this final Star Wars that would prompt the eye-rolls or the snickers of Episodes I-III; Abrams is too savvy a studio player for those kinds of shenanigans.
'But his slick delivery of a sterling, shiny example of what Martin Scorsese would call “not cinema” feels momentarily satisfying but ultimately unfulfilling.
'It’s a somewhat soulless delivery system of catharsis, but Disney and Abrams are banking on the delivery itself to be enough.'
Brutally honest: Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson called it a 'turgid rush toward a conclusion I don’t think anyone wanted'
Disagreeing with that sentiment, Digital Spy's Ian Sandwell wrote that the film 'is a lot of movie and is far from flawless, but overall, it's an emotional, thrilling and satisfying end to the Skywalker Saga, with plenty of surprises up its sleeve.'
Giving it a resounding four stars, he added: 'Abrams has done an excellent job in seamlessly putting Leia into the plot and giving Carrie Fisher a fitting send-off.
'The movie belongs to the new cast that started the trilogy though, and especially Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver this time around.'
The Guardian's Steve Rose gave the film three stars, but admitted that the film manages to tie up its loose ends 'within a vaguely coherent story' which he called an 'achievement.'
'This vast, hulking Star Destroyer of a franchise has become too cumbersome to pull off any genuinely nimble manoeuvres, but at the same time, it never falls out of the sky,' he said.
Robbie Collin of The Telegraph wrote that the film 'completes a saga no one sane screenwriter would have dreamt up from scratch but does so with such pluck and showmanship that the result feels strangely precious: a busked epic whose every individual move comes straight from the heart.'
Gushing with praise, GamesRadar+'s Jamie Graham said it does 'end at just the right place, with balance in the Force'.
He continued: 'Bumpy as the ride sometimes is...no one can accuse Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker of stinting on action, emotion, planet-hopping, callbacks, fan-servicing, or, well, anything Star Wars, as Abrams goes for maximalism laced with classicism.'
Nerdist's Kyle Anderson added: 'Sadly, Abrams backslides to a rather silly degree with The Rise Of Skywalker.
'Nothing is allowed to breathe, even the nice moments, because he’s packed it so full of nostalgia and would-be damage control that there’s little room for anything else. It chokes the narrative in ways I didn’t expect.'
The critic added that it was only Rey and Kylo Ren's arc that got the attention it deserved in the film, though he claims 'it's the actors’ ferocity that makes these scenes work' rather than the plot itself.
The BBC's Nicholas Barber happily claimed the film was a 'fast-moving, action-packed, swashbuckling swords 'n' sorcery space opera with typically high standards of production design and visual effects.'
But added that it felt like it was retreading on the conclusion from Return Of The Jedi, and simply 'wraps up everything a second time, answering the same questions and revisiting the same themes.'
The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney said in contrast: 'It almost goes without saying that, from a physical production point of view, The Rise Of Skywalker is stupendous, enough reason by itself to see and even enjoy the film.'
Criticising director J.J. Abrams sidelining of several characters, Time Out's Joshua Rothkopf said: 'Do you remember Kelly Marie Tran’s heroic mechanic, Rose? Abrams really hopes you don't
'She’s been downgraded to a generic helper lady while John Boyega’s Finn goes gallivanting with another love interest, a sad capitulation to dark-web racism.'
'I am absolutely blown away!' The film received race first reactions from critics as they gushed on social media on Tuesday about the 'immensely satisfying' conclusion
Prior to the embargo being lifted on full reviews, those who saw the film at the Los Angeles premiere on Monday night were so delighted they took to Twitter to give their spoiler-free thoughts on the film.
Calling the J.J. Abrams-directed film an 'immensely satisfying', many critics claimed it was a 'fitting end' to the franchise.
SlashFilm's Peter Scrietta gushed that 'JJ Abrams nailed it, as he added: 'He was able to bring a cohesive arc to this trilogy that feels like a fitting end to the saga as a whole. I'm so emotionally drained. Star Wars fans will be very happy.'
Initial respone: Prior to the embargo being lifted on full reviews, those who saw the film on Monday night were so delighted they took to Twitter to give their spoiler-free thoughts
While SYFY Wire's Jenna Busch added: 'OH MY GOD! I am absolutely blown away! I've never been so satisfied by a film.
'This is the end of an era and a franchise that has defined my life and this did it justice in a way I didn't imagine it could. You WILL cry....'
Geek Bomb's Maude Garrett added: 'I realized within the first 20 mins of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker that it was the best film in this trilogy, and it kept getting better right through to the end. THANK YOU!!! #Maytheforcebewithyou.'
Delighted: Calling the J.J. Abrams-directed film an 'immensely satisfying', many critics claimed it was a 'fitting end' to the franchise
Screen Rant's Rob Keyes claimed the film managed to address 'issues, problematic characters, and most unanswered questions' that is 'immensely satisfying'
The Economist's Gady Epstein went on to say it was a 'moving conclusion to the trio of trilogies.'
Jake Hamilton, of Fox 23 News, revealed that he 'worship[s] this movie' because it's 'dark and scary, but hopeful and beautiful.'
But it wasn't all good, as some critics were left disappointed by the film with Uproxx's Mike Ryan claimed the film is 'the most convoluted Star Wars' film ever.
Erik Davis, managing editor of Fandango movie website, felt it was 'epic. All of it' and was a 'wonderful way to end the Skywalker story.'
The Hollywood Reporter's Ryan Parker also said the film was 'amazing' and claimed that 'The Last Jedi haters will be very pleased.'
'There is a lot I liked, but the first half gets so bogged down with exposition and new plot and doodads and beacons and transmitters, it feels like it should have been three movies on its own,' he concluded.
Unhappy: But it wasn't all good, as some critics were left disappointed by the film with Uproxx's Mike Ryan claimed the film is 'the most convoluted Star Wars' film ever
While CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg admitted that he felt 'bummed' out by the film as 'there is more that is disappointing' and 'number of choices that just don't track, fan service that doesn't work, and ignored details that are missed.'
Plot details have been kept tightly under wraps. But director JJ Abrams has said the Rey, Finn and Poe will unite on-screen, after being scattering at the conclusion of The Force Awakens and in The Last Jedi.
The Rise Of Skywalker is the franchise's fifth film in five years, and Disney has promised to apply the brakes to avoid fatigue.
The company's release schedule has untitled Star Wars films listed for 2022, 2024 and 2026, and a director is yet to be revealed after Game Of Thrones' D.B. Weiss and David Benioff left the project.
Storyline: Plot details have been kept tightly under wraps but Rey, Finn and Poe will unite on-screen, after being scattering at the conclusion of The Force Awakens
Time for a break: The Rise Of Skywalker is the franchise's fifth film in five years, and Disney has promised to apply the brakes to avoid fatigue with the next film being released in 2022
Of the films, Disney CEO Bob Iger claimed: 'We're in no rush. We know that fans will want another film, or another few films, and we'll make them.'
Until then, fans can make do with Disney+ television series The Mandalorian, and two further series featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and a Rogue One spin-off based around Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and K2SO (Alan Tudyk).
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is set to be released on December 19 in the UK, and on December 20 in the US.
So soon: Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is set to be released on December 19 in the UK, and on December 20 in the US
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