First-look viewers are divided on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters in just a couple days! On Monday, the cast and crew gathered in Hollywood for the red carpet premiere. A select few critics and and other people got to see it early, and they’ve taken to Twitter to share their thoughts.
The Rise of Skywalker will be the final movie in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and the ninth and final film in the Skywalker Saga overall. Rey (Daisy Ridley) and the Resistance fight one final battle against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. Now we’re all caught up, so let’s see what people are saying!
Paddington 3 director Alasdair Brown laughed, cried, and then cried again. Wait, is that good?
Just came out of the World Premiere of #TheRiseOfSkywalker WOW! I laughed. I cried. I cried again. What an incredible end to a saga that has lasted so many years. Thank you to Disney for inviting me and my mum along to the screening.
— Alasdair (@AB140992) December 17, 2019
SyFy Wire’s Jenna Buch agrees.
#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker...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.... pic.twitter.com/Jfx5bzdZOO
— Jenna Busch-Henderson (@JennaBusch) December 17, 2019
Basically, there were a lot of positive reactions:
Tweeting through tears - #TheRiseofSkywalker isn’t the best Star Wars film, but it is the ULTIMATE Star Wars film. A truly stunning finale to a nine film saga. Only weird thing was the amount of screen time spent on characters wolfing down raw vidalia onions. I ADORED this movie.
— Ben Mekler (@benmekler) December 17, 2019
I’m emotional, overwhelmed, surprised, shocked & stunned. More than anything, I’m happy. Thanks for coming through one more time, Star Wars.#TheRiseOfSkywalker
— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) December 17, 2019
Just stepped out of #TheRiseofSkywalker. It’s an immensely satisfying and MASSIVE end to the saga. It somehow addresses issues, problematic characters, and most unanswered questions from The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi too. pic.twitter.com/TMKeXCXuUx
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) December 17, 2019
Epic. All of it. #TheRiseofSkywalker is a terrific finale that is just stuffed with so much of everything. Action, adventure — answers!! — humor, heart, love, and grit. I spent the entire second half with tears in my eyes - a wonderful way to end the Skywalker story pic.twitter.com/K2NhHSGWzM
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 17, 2019
I am still processing #TheRiseofSkywalker but omggggg I’m so happy and sad at the same time!!!!! JJ Abrams you’re my hero! Thank you so much for this movie. pic.twitter.com/dMmv3k8N6Z
— Lauren Veneziani (@DCfilmgirl) December 17, 2019
Now THAT’S what I call an ending 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #riseofskywalker #starwars @starwars
— Grae Drake (@graedrake) December 17, 2019
Okay, that’s enough praise. How about some dissenting voices. David Ehrlich, senior film critic for Indie Wire, what do you have to say?
Collider editor Steven Weintraub chose mystery:
I might be in the minority on #TheRiseofSkywalker. I have a lot to say but will wait till after it has opened. pic.twitter.com/Pn9B18uTVk
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 17, 2019
Uproxx’s Mike Ryan gave some detailed thoughts on where the movie came up short:
My favorite Star Wars are the ones that take their time and focus on the characters. The whole first half felt like all exposition. It does get better. And Lando rules. But there’s just so much plot it feels so rushed. And the Emperor stuff is so weird.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) December 17, 2019
And s’more:
I’m still processing #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker. The emotional highs are spectacular, and there are a lot of payoffs (some earned, some not). But some choices feel like an unnecessary course-correct from The Last Jedi and some just plain don’t make sense. Need to see it again pic.twitter.com/NcgBbAeCVx
— Laura Prudom (@lauraprudom) December 17, 2019
About that Last Jedi course correction:
RISE OF SKYWALKER could only have been ruder to Rian Johnson if they had motion-smoothed it
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) December 17, 2019
A lot of people are split within themselves, or just need to reflect:
#TheRiseofSkywalker is a lot. It’s like 9 movies of plot in one. Going to take me about 9 days to process.
— Chris Taylor 🖋️ (@FutureBoy) December 17, 2019
#TheRiseOfSkywalker is ummmmmm a lot! tons to love here, no shortage of crowd pleasing moments and twists and cameos, but also quite a bit to 🤔. some faves: jannah 💜, d-0 💚, finn of course 🖤. and what a lovely send off for our general leia 💕🚀💫
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) December 17, 2019
There is good in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. But there is more that is disappointing. There are a number of choices that just don't track, fan service that doesn't work, and ignored details that are missed. I'm bummed. #StarWarsRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/Ztk0VzGc6H
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) December 17, 2019
Well... #TheRiseOfSkywalker is a drastic departure from TLJ, but also not as invigorating as TFA. It is a movie packed with action (it’s seriously nonstop), but also jammed with fan service. @starwars fans - brace for the debates. pic.twitter.com/DjKo9ejRWw
— CinemaBlend (@CinemaBlend) December 17, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has everything you want and more.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 17, 2019
Which I don’t necessarily think is a good thing.
I loved parts, I didn’t love others, and I’m leaving the theater very, very conflicted about it. pic.twitter.com/dOYAP6Ntbi
Well... #TheRiseOfSkywalker is a drastic departure from TLJ, but also not as invigorating as TFA. It is a movie packed with action (it’s seriously nonstop), but also jammed with fan service. @starwars fans - brace for the debates. pic.twitter.com/DjKo9ejRWw
— CinemaBlend (@CinemaBlend) December 17, 2019
Critic Yolanda Machado mentions that there’s fan service, but seems to have enjoyed the movie overall:
So there are some divisions! I’m sure things will calm down once the public at large sees the movie.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters on December 20. Get hype!
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