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Review of Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker: The End of an Era as the Beginning of a New One

Andre Volkman
Last updated: December 29, 2019 18:02 p.m
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker impresses in our film review. Photo credit: Disney
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The journey that began in May 1977 has now come to an end. When the credits of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hit the big screen, it was clear to many moviegoers that they were witnessing the end of an era - and the birth of a new one. Before that, there were around two and a half hours of popcorn cinema with everything that goes with it: action, tension, surprises, emotions. The following review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker reveals why Episode 9 is the successful conclusion to a saga and why the film is perhaps one of the best films in the franchise.


It's been almost half a century since George Lucas was able to inspire the boss of 20th Century Fox with his film idea. For 42 years, aging, but young at heart heroes have been seen on cinema and TV screens around the world. Even George Lucas, convinced of his idea, would not have dared to dream of the unique success of his epic. Star Wars is many things, including a world of contrasts: It is a lucrative, secure source of income for companies; For fans, on the other hand, Star Wars is always a journey into the past.

The long way to the short farewell

Star Wars changed the movie world, is an integral part of pop culture and influenced generations. The cinema audience reflects this: If families, from grandparents to great-grandchildren, watch the saga together, then filmmakers have probably done everything right in the film business - not just from an economic point of view.

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the last film in the classic saga is now flickering across the screen. The ninth episode now marks a noticeable end. At the same time, the film invites you on a new journey that is completely different from the one that has now come to its deserved end. Director and co-writer JJ Abrams has achieved what fans wouldn't necessarily have expected since The Force Awakens (Episode VII): He arranged the comparatively confused beginning of the “last trilogy”. What's more, Abrams has balanced the story of Episodes VII through IX.

The raging falcon is not missing in Episode IX either. Copyright: Disney
The raging falcon is not missing in Episode IX either. Copyright: Disney

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker takes up many topics for which the epic has always stood: friendship, community, the struggle between good and evil, diversity, hope, but also reconciliation. The latter especially with the fans.

Technically brilliantly implemented, Abrams and his crew bring a film to the screen that hardly any viewer would have expected in this form. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a return to old virtues. The actors and plot convey the “classic” of the saga and create that cozy, warm feeling that elderly Star Wars fans were able to experience for the first time at the end of the 1970s. Episode IX fits right into the classic saga and is closer to Episode 6 than Episode 8.

There is plenty of action, but Episode IX is not a hit film. Copyright: Disney
There is plenty of action, but Episode IX is not a hit film. Copyright: Disney

Despite the occasional leisurely narrative progress, Episode XI is not a slow-motion drama, but a wild ride. Lots of action, quick cuts, but also moments that make the viewer pause. The very beginning draws viewers right into the middle of a new adventure, the outcome of which is uncertain - and whose intermediate stops come as a surprise. This Star Wars film also remains true to the universe: At its core, it is a story about family and friends, embedded in a larger whole, which is about nothing less than saving the entire galaxy. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is also thick, creating exemplary hero characters and powerful villains to burn them in a cinematic fireworks display.

Charming as always: Lando Calrissian Billy Dee Williams). Copyright: Disney
Charming as always: Lando Calrissian Billy Dee Williams). Copyright: Disney

The new cast complements the old warhorse perfectly. In particular, the return of General Lando Calrissian was eagerly awaited by fans. And you shouldn't be disappointed. The rascal has lost none of its charm from back then, even if its screen time is overall tight. Calrissian's first appearance since the return of the Jedi is worth going to the cinema in and of itself. The nostalgic wow effect takes effect from the first scene.

Star Wars: Episode IX is a feeling

On the other hand, JJ Abrams gave the princess a lot of time - and a lot of love. For the very last time Leia Organa is on screen and it seems as if she deserves not only this last role, but precisely this farewell. Her scenes carry the story, are more than just snippets of film - they seem to be a goodbye for eternity, captured on celluloid.

It is also "her" film: fans get the opportunity to say goodbye. Copyright: Disney
It's also “her” film: fans get a chance to say goodbye. Image copyright: Disney

As a viewer you can always feel that the heroes from childhood have done their time on the screen. They should take a well-deserved retirement and make room for new adventurers. Poe Dameron, Finn or Rey should not and cannot replace the old warriors, but it becomes clear how closely even the modern figures are based on their role models. The trick succeeds because it gives all those who are supposed to continue the adventure a recognition value. In any case, it fits in perfectly with George Lucas' basic concept of the sci-fantasy epic.

JJ Abrams' vision of the conclusion combines a cinematic Star Wars superlative and nostalgia. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has dark moments, constantly changing locations, spaceship battles, lightsaber duels and innovations, but it also sees itself as a film with strong fan service and the almost silly humor that has accompanied the saga for decades.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has these moments of reflection on what the saga is all about. Copyright: Disney
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker also has these moments of reflection on what made the saga great. Copyright: Disney

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is always loud, but not. It is not a pure hit-and-run cinema experience, but oscillates between action and relaxation. When slow tracking shots determine the scene and John Williams' terrific score sounds, then fans have arrived at the end of a long journey that could now pick up speed for something that is unrecognizable to Star Wars, but completely different.

JJ Abrams succeeds in his masterpiece in the closing sequence. A few moments are enough to bring a 42-year story into balance. The message gets through and it is clear: the past must be allowed to find its peace so that the future can shine.

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Genre: Sci Fantasy
Age rating: from 12 years
Playing time: 142 minutes 

Film publisher: Disney 
Director: JJ Abrams
Music: John Williams
Script: JJ Abrams, Chris Terrio, Colin Trevorrow, Derek Connolly
Year of publication: 2019

Conclusion 

As a decoupled film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker works as a successful popcorn cinema; as part of the saga, this film is the culmination of a decades-long space adventure. Episode IX is unmistakably Star Wars. What the film crew brought to the screen will make fans forgiving.  

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[tab title=”André says:”]Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is more than the fan service everyone expected. JJ Abrams has actually achieved what no one would have thought possible: With his directing work, he has brought the entire plot of the saga spanning four decades to a coherent end.

Star Wars: Episode IX offers everything popcorn cinema needs to offer - and more. Fans look forward to a technically impressive spectacle that is new yet nostalgic. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is Star Wars in its purest form. [/tab]
[tab title=”Marie says: “]Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had many exciting peaks: from action-packed sequences to emotionally wrenching moments.

The fact that the makers also want to reconcile themselves with the fans through Episode IX can be seen in many places in the film. Above all, seeing Lando Calrissian again was one of my highlights. The Charm Stud impresses on the big screen like it did many years ago. Many characters undergo noticeable change. Rey's was particularly impressive. [/tab]
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker manages to bring everything into line: plot and characters, but also feelings. Episode IX ends a journey and opens up new opportunities for the franchise at the same time. 


 

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