Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker , J.J. Abrams ’ net chapter in the so - called Skywalker saga , has finally arrived at theater . After Disney and Lucasfilm rushed out the first two chapter of theStar Warssequel trilogy – retrograde the 1977 original withThe Force Awakensand then going so far the other way of life withThe Last Jedithat the whole affair was unrecognisable – there was n’t much promise for the openhanded finale .
But then , Star Warshas always been about maintain hopeand , while it ’s undeniably blemished , The rising slope of Skywalkerwas surprisingly pleasurable , at least if you go in with rock candy - bottom expectations . It ’s sure enough an improvement over the wild decisions made inThe Last Jedi . So , here are 10 WaysThe Rise Of SkywalkerIs An Improvement OverThe Last Jedi .
The three lead characters actually spend time together
One of the fatal flaws in theStar Warssequel trilogy that have prevented it from reaching the heights of the original movies is that the quality hardly drop any time together . Whereas Luke , Leia , and Han developed a hard adhesiveness across the three movies in the original trilogy , Rey , Finn , and Poe scantily had a luck to build a kinship with each other in the first two constituent of the sequel trilogy .
Rey and Poe did n’t even meet until the closing moments ofThe Last Jedi . InThe Rise of Skywalker , the III share a lot of scenes and the rapport between them is finally found after all this clock time . Long have we waited …
More satisfying answers to fans’ questions
J.J. Abrams pull a bunch of questions of his “ mystery boxwood ” when he madeThe Force Awakens , then hand the reins to Rian Johnson to somehow answer those question . Johnson was n’t concerned in any of that , so he gave us disappointing resolution to the interrogation . Who is Snoke ? It does n’t weigh . Who are Rey ’s parents ? Nobodies .
InThe Rise of Skywalker , we get more satisfying answers to those question . It was probably an unwise move to start off the trilogy with a clustering of questions that did n’t have solution , but here we are . Rey being Palpatine ’s granddaughter ties the whole saga together , making her the Jedi ’s ultimate hero while excuse her drab side temptations .
No middle-act trip to a weird alien bar
Ever since the Mos Eisley Cantina succession in 1977’sStar Warsbecame iconic , a midway - act roundabout way to a unusual alien Browning automatic rifle fill with seedy netherworld types has been a demand forStar Warsmovies . The Force Awakenstook us to Maz Kanata ’s place for a boatload of exposition , whileThe Last Jeditook us to the Ne - lit casino world of Canto Bight – the Monte Carlo of the beetleweed – to cram some social commentary down our throats .
fortuitously , The Rise of Skywalkerstays on lead with its massive amount of plot without accept any detour that get behind it out . We ’re introduced to plentifulness of raw world , but they all serve the story .
It’s primarily a fun cinematic ride
The Last Jedihad a destiny of bad philosophical ideas at play . Whereas George Lucas createdStar Warsas a deconstructionism of mythology , Rian Johnson publish and directedThe Last Jedias a deconstruction ofStar Warsas its own modern myth .
But as a financial statement about itself , it got bogged down in what it was trying to say , which often distract from what aStar Warsmovie should be : an intergalactic adventure feature zany type getting in and out of cosmic scrapes . The Rise of Skywalkeris , first and firstly , aStar Warsadventure filled with fun set piece .
A healthy balance of light and dark scenes
Just as the Force is divided between the light side and the dark side , theStar Warssaga is divided between moment of levity and moments with grave stakes . Too much light ( or too much dreary ) can ruin aStar Warsmovie , from the cringeworthy comic substitute in the prequels to the weighty experiential debates inThe Last Jedi .
InThe Rise of Skywalker , there ’s a healthy balance between the light-hearted scenes , like C-3PO mislay his store ( which the trailer sneakily propose was the character reference ’s dying scene ) , and the darker aspect , like Palpatine ’s chant following watching Rey wind into a minacious Sith ritual .
It celebrates the saga’s history instead of rejecting it
The Last Jedirejected the past in reply to criticisms thatThe Force Awakensembraced it too much . J.J. Abrams ’ seventh chapter in the Skywalker saga relied far too heavily on nostalgia and hash over old storylines instead of examine something new . Rian Johnson ’s 8th chapter then boldly declare , “ Let the past die . belt down it , if you have to . ”
The procession of Skywalkerfound the good balance between celebrating the long history of this incredible spacefaring saga and venturing into novel narrative territory with the story at hand . This could be seen simply as brand direction by Disney , but if it works , it works .
The new Force rules actually serve a purpose in the plot
InThe Force Awakens , Han tells Finn , “ That ’s not how the Force works ! ” But then , The Last Jedididn’t seem to understandhow the Force works , either . In one particularly ridiculous sequence , Leia aviate through space like Mary Poppins . In the original trilogy , Luke and Vader are capable to verbalize to each other across the cosmos via the Force , but it ’s not a “ Skype call ” like Rey and Kylo Ren have .
The Rise of Skywalkerintroduces more unexampled Force rules , like the power to teleport item during these conversations , but they ’re used for secret plan function : Vader ’s mask tells Kylo Ren where Rey is , Rey is able to pass on Ben Solo a lightsaber when he ’s fighting the other Knights of Ren etc .
It has a better arc for Leia
Despite the fact that Leia ’s spark inThe Rise of Skywalkerwas patch together from outtakes , it made more sentience than her arc inThe Last Jedi , which was marred by the infamous Force flight fit . The revelation that Luke was once training Leia to be a Jedi before her sight of her son ’s expiry made her quit was both surprising and satisfying .
Leia ’s place as a Force - sensitive Skywalker is often forgotten about , and this have her Force sensitiveness some history . Her death was suitably poignant , and surprisingly un - clunky . Reappearing to Rey on Tatooine as a Force ghost alongside Luke in the confessedly pretty mistaken final scene give this iconic fictitious character as meet a send - off as anyone could ’ve reasonably hoped for .
Luke Skywalker actually acts like Luke Skywalker
The characterization of Luke Skywalker inThe Last Jediis wide acknowledged to have misunderstood and betrayed the character . The Luke we have it away would n’t give up fighting forces of wickedness . He would n’t consider murdering his nephew in cold blood at the slightest inkling of his turn to the grim side . He was n’t a jerking to multitude , either .
Mark Hamilleven told Rian Johnson on the setthat his role in the flick did n’t really feel like Luke . InThe Rise of Skywalker , as he return in Force ghost manakin , he seems a bunch more like Luke . He has n’t lost hope , he believes in Rey , and he ’s genuinely one with the Force .
It feels like Star Wars
When George Lucas criticizedThe Force Awakensfor drive too few originative peril , J.J. Abrams clear took it to heart , because he pushed the boat out in terms of imagination withThe Rise of Skywalker(while still playing it safe , unfortunately ) . WithThe Last Jedi , Rian Johnson made decision that were so bold that it ceased to really feel likeStar Wars .
There are some moments inThe upgrade of Skywalker , like Luke ’s Force specter lifting his X - extension out of the piddle and Lando and Chewie showing up with hundreds of ship to assist the Resistance gain the final battle , that feel like pure , unadulteratedStar Wars .
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