Is 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Really That Bad?
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The sequel trilogy has yet to receive the best reception from fans. While I love the sequels, they did have flaws, with one of the biggest ones being the direction of the films. The last one in the trilogy, The Rise Of Skywalker, is the worst in most people's opinion, but is the final film really that bad?
The short answer is no, and I know this will shock many people, but I will explain why. Don’t get me wrong, the movie has its issues, and it's not in my top 3 Star Wars movies, but I don’t hate it like some people do. I enjoyed it and think it was a perfect ending to this saga. But I will talk about the good later. For now, let's talk about the bad. One of the biggest issues in the movie is the dialogue. This is Star Wars, and the dialogue has never been the strong point, even in the original trilogy. For some reason, some of the lines they say in this movie are even worse, with the biggest being “Somehow Palpatine returned”. It also relies heavily on nostalgia and classic quotes. The direction of the trilogy is also a big issue. This isn't the movie's fault, but going from JJ Abrams to Rian Johnson back to JJ Abrams doesn't make for a cohesive trilogy. Abrams's movies are completely different from Johnson's. Abrams also introduced a lot in his first movie, that was never continued in the last one.
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Okay, now for the good. The good in my opinion outweighs the bad. First of all, Rey is at her peak in this movie. She is used to the training Luke and Leia gave her and can utilize it in her fights. She is stronger than she ever was. It was also great to see Leia train Rey at the beginning of the movie. Rey also was never tempted to the Dark Side. Yes, Kylo Ren tried to get her to switch, but it was never going to happen. She is too strong in the light. Rey has grown considerably throughout the trilogy and it's great to see how far she's come in the end. She deserves the Skywalker name, and I am so glad she took it.
The Force Ghosts scene gives me goosebumps to this day. While it would’ve been cool to see the actual force ghosts, the voices alone are enough for me to love it. All the Jedi that came before her, help her in the moment she needs it the most. She can use all of their powers, and defeat Palpatine once and for all. Helping is a big part of Star Wars, and we see this at the end when all the civilians in the galaxy bring their ships to help take down the Final Order once and for all. They’re not soldiers, just people. It’s a beautiful scene, and really keeps up the hope message of Star Wars. It also contributes to the much-deserved happy ending that the Resistance fighters finally get.
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I also have to give an honorable mention to Babu Frik. I always love it when they introduce a little guy in Star Wars, so naturally, I love Babu Frik. He’s so chaotic and helpful, but he also is great at his job. He was such a great addition to this universe. Another little guy that was introduced was the droid D-O. He’s a little droid that was treated badly and is awoken by BB-8. He joins the resistance and is shown the way by BB-8. He’s still a little weary of those around him and is very polite. He, like Babu Frik, is just a little guy, and I’m happy he was introduced in this movie.
So is the Rise Of Skywalker bad? It depends on who you ask. For me, it's a no. I saw it twice in theaters and loved it. I still enjoy it to this day. Every Star Wars movie has its flaws, and this is no different. There is still so much more I could say about this movie, especially when it comes to Rey’s friends, and the music in the movie, but at the end of the day, the good outweighs the bad for me, and I will always enjoy this movie. Hopefully one day, it gets the love it deserves.
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