The first batch of reviews are in for JJ Abrams’ last chapter in the contemporaryStar Warstrilogy,The Rise of Skywalker– and things aren ‘t looking good.
With aRotten Tomatoesscore of 93% Currently, this makes the ninth film in the timeline the worst reviewed instalment since ‘s first prequelThe Phantom Menace.
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While fans were unsure about Rian Johnson’s work on the previous film,The Last Jedi, the bulk of the disappointment now lies with Abrams.
NMEgaveThe Rise of Skywalkerthree stars, highlighting the film’s leaning towards fan service. Alex Flood,NME’s Film and TV editor wrote: “This is a film made almost exclusively with its fans in mind. Every scene contains a nostalgic reference, the cameos never end. ”
ForForbes, Scott Mendelson wrote: “The Rise of Skywalkeris a bad movie and a miserable finale that serves no purpose other than to reassure adult fans of the original ‘Star Wars’ that they are still the “chosen ones” of the pop culture galaxy. ”
Some critics were more convinced by the film’s fan service, as Adi Robertson praisedThe Rise of Skywalker‘s spirit, saying forThe Verge: “Minute to minute, it’s an enjoyable movie. , and at its brightest points, it captures Star Wars at its best. ”
Fan service has threatened to tarnish theStar Warsfranchise for a while, asThe Last Jedidirector Rian Johnson
described it as “a mistake”, preferring more challenging storytelling methods.
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