Star Wars: The Rise of
Skywalker
Official
Australian release date: 19/12/19. Viewed: 19/12/19.
Director: J.J. Abrams
Actors: Daisy
Ridley, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac
Genre:
Sci-Fi / Action
Rating:
M
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ (Episode IX) is the final piece of the
trilogy of trilogies that comprise the Star Wars film phenomenon. It’s hard to
sum up the film objectively, as there’s so much history, emotion and identity
associated with the films – I can only imagine what it’s like for people who
saw the original trilogy in cinemas. I doubt this is the last time we’ll see
the opening title crawl & trumpets, but it will be the end of the Skywalker
saga. It’s a massive shame Carrie Fisher didn’t film all her scenes before she
passed away, but Leia still has an important role in the film
Similar to the last two films, the plot
centres on Rey (Ridley), Poe (Isaac) and Finn (Boyega) as they try to stop Kylo
Ren (Driver) and the First Order. I don’t think it’s a surprise to say the
Emperor (McDiarmid) is back in this film – via cloning and the Dark Side – adding
to the direness of the Resistance’s situation, as they have to fight more than
they bargained for. There’s plenty of cameos from old hands and new, and a
small but suitable role for Luke (Hamill) one last time. The glue holding the
story together is the interactions between Rey & Kylo, their ability to
communicate even when not in the same place and whether Kylo will return to the
light or if Rey will fall to the dark.
The overall palette is dark &
foreboding, with the Unknown Regions planet the Emperor is on being the setting
for the third act, with plenty of clouds, stone and lighting. But, as ever in
Star Wars, hope is never lost, so long as they stick together and help one
another. Plenty of nice moments throughout – I almost cried at a moment with
Chewie – and the film does well to tie up 42 years of shared film history. It’s
by no means the best film, but is certainly not the worst of the series. Will see
how it ages as a ending over the next 30 years before comparing it to ‘Return
of the Jedi’!
Overall: Fitting finale that holds true
to the Star Wars ethos.
Gav's
Rating: 4 stars.
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