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Star Wars Rise of Skywalker <\/span><\/strong>Movie Review<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Have they been beating a dead horse for too long?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

How Many Star Wars Movies are there anyway? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

And Other Questions Answered!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
This post does contain affiliate links. <\/em>As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Review by Marcus Moliterno<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

Rise of Skywalker is the ninth episode in the Skywalker Saga. This movie is touted to be the final chapter of what started out as a trilogy 42 years ago. Many people wonder how many Star Wars movies are there anyway, and I will answer that below, but I will also review the final installment of the Star Wars series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Love it or hate it – it is finally over! (Does anyone really believe that?) But is the Rise of Skywalker even worth seeing?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Synopsis of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This final chapter tries to end the sequel trilogy and the entire movie in a coherent and fulfilling way. The Resistance was on the verge of being destroyed in the last movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi which ended with Luke disappearing and Rey increasing in powers because of this.<\/span><\/p>\n

RoS begins on the Millenium Falcon<\/a> piloted by Chewbacca, Poe Damron, and Finn on a mission to gain information from the First Order. Rey is undergoing training by Leia at the Resistance Base to become a Jedi. The Force connection established in The Last Jedi between Rey and Kylo Ren is a major plot device to have their characters interact. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cameo appearances are made by some of the past characters who are no longer with us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Joonas Suotamo is Chewbacca, Oscar Isaac is Poe Dameron, Daisy Ridley is Rey and John Boyega is Finn in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) in STAR WARS: EPISDOE IX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rey (Daisy Ridley) in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What I liked about this movie: <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

C-3PO stole the show with his humor. Furthermore, Chewbacca is lovable as always. D-O, voiced by J.J. Abrams, is an enjoyable side character.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What I hated about this movie:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Much of what occurs in this movie, is covering up the mistakes of the Last Jedi such as explaining the Holdo Maneuver.  <\/span>Additionally, this movie has forced drama and tries to repeat the story of Star Wars Episode 6. The inclusion of Emperor Palpatine does not help the storyline. I actually believe that it ruined the series by basically destroying Darth Vader\u2019s redemption arc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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John Boyega is Finn in STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HOW MANY STAR WARS MOVIES ARE THERE ANYWAY?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is an easy question to answer if you are talking about theatrical release movies. There have been 9 movies in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, two anthology movies, and one animated movie.<\/span><\/p>\n

Original Trilogy:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Star Wars IV: A New Hope – May 25, 1977<\/span><\/p>\n

Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back – May 21, 1980<\/span><\/p>\n

Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi – May 25, 1983<\/span><\/p>\n

Prequel Trilogy:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Episode 1: The Phantom Menace – May 19, 1999<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode II: Attack of the Clones – May 16, 2002<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode III: Revenge of the Sith – May 19, 2005<\/span><\/p>\n

Sequel Trilogy:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Episode VII: The Force Awakens<\/a> – December 18, 2015<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode VII: The Last Jedi<\/a> – December 15, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker: December 20, 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthology Films:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story<\/a> – December 16, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n

Sola: A Star Wars Story<\/a> – May 25, 2018<\/p>\n

Other Theatrical Releases:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated) – August 15, 2008<\/span><\/p>\n

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