Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) by Allen B — 21 Jul 2017

1977's Star Wars Is One Of My Favorite Films Of All Time.

This review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) was written by Allen B on 21 Jul 2017.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mickrussom (40) on 20 Dec 2019

By far and away the worst of the saga. Terribly edited. Story is complete nonsense. It is a long, senseless McGuffin chase…

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By Corroded (7) on 20 Dec 2019

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By Jackal (6) on 20 Dec 2019

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By Erg219 (1) on 20 Dec 2019

A movie made without a plan and it shows. I had to push myself to sit through the entire movie…

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By Moomtastic (1) on 20 Dec 2019

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