Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Reactions: Big Mess

Various individuals, sites and journalists got the chance to see Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker early with their reactions hitting social media.

Per the norm, as they do get advanced screenings, a lot of them are on the more positive side of things, but there are a few that offer the flick is a potential big mess.

Note: No spoilers follow.

Update: Its Rotten Tomatoes score is tanking.

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Reactions:

Mike Ryan of UpRoxx tweeted in three tweets:

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is certainly the most convoluted Star Wars. There is a lot I liked, but the first half gets so bogged down with exposition and new plot and doodads and beacons and transmitters, it feels like it should have been three movies on its own.

My favorite Star Wars are the ones that take their time and focus on the characters. The whole first half felt like all exposition. It does get better. And Lando rules. But there’s just so much plot it feels so rushed. And the Emperor stuff is so weird.

I had a dream that I dreamt this movie and was like “whew.” Now I’m awake and bummed out again.

A couple more offer more of the same, that there is a lot involved with the flick.

Adam B. Vary from Variety tweeted the following and added he was disappointed there wasn’t more LGBTQ representation:

I’m gonna need a minute to digest #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker. There’s so much movie in this movie. But its best moments are the quietest and most human. Giving this more of a think, though.

Also, I can confirm there is queer representation in #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker. It lasts maybe two seconds, and you may miss it entirely. Welp.

Rob Keyes from Screen Rant also confirmed the movie packs in a lot of content in the following tweets:

Just stepped out of #TheRiseofSkywalker. It’s an immensely satisfying and MASSIVE end to the saga. It somehow addresses issues, problematic characters, and most unanswered questions from The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi too.

The Rise of Skywalker has a ton of content packed into one movie as well and wastes no time. It’s like two Star Wars movies in one. Lots of fan service bonuses too.

Dan Casey of Nerdist goes so far as to say it isn’t a perfect movie as he tweets:

All I can say is “wow.”#StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker is many things: horrifying, hopeful, violent, lowkey horny, and full of the right kind of fan service.

But most of all, it’s a fitting ending for this incredible, 40+ year-long saga.

It isn’t a perfect movie and I’m sure I’ll find plenty to nitpick in the days and weeks ahead but right now I’m grinning from ear to ear.

Eric Eisenberg of CinemaBlend says it’s disappointing:

There is good in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. But there is more that is disappointing. There are a number of choices that just don’t track, fan service that doesn’t work, and ignored details that are missed. I’m bummed.

Laura Prudom of IGN seems to have not liked it as well:

I’m still processing #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker. The emotional highs are spectacular, and there are a lot of payoffs (some earned, some not). But some choices feel like an unnecessary course-correct from The Last Jedi and some just plain don’t make sense. Need to see it again.

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo also doesn’t like the movie:

Today sucks, you guys. I have to write a negative review of a Star Wars movie. I wish I didn’t have to. But I do. Whatever that ends up being, it’ll publish at 12:01 am PST Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.

Here are some of the more positive reactions for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker:

I realized within the first 20 mins of #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker that it was the best film in this trilogy, and it kept getting better right through to the end. THANK YOU!!! #Maytheforcebewithyou

— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) December 17, 2019

#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker…OH MY GOD! I am absolutely blown away! I’ve never been so satisfied by a film. This is the end of an era and a franchise that has defined my life and this did it justice in a way I didn’t imagine it could. You WILL cry…. pic.twitter.com/Jfx5bzdZOO

— Jenna Bûche de Noël (@JennaBusch) December 17, 2019

Epic. All of it. #TheRiseofSkywalker is a terrific finale that is just stuffed with so much of everything. Action, adventure — answers!! — humor, heart, love, and grit. I spent the entire second half with tears in my eyes – a wonderful way to end the Skywalker story pic.twitter.com/K2NhHSGWzM

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 17, 2019

Review of #RiseOfSkywalker is….not coming til Wednesday. But it will be a good one! An ultimately satisfying and moving conclusion to the trio of trilogies. This is the ending Star Wars deserves

— Gady Epstein (@gadyepstein) December 17, 2019

Just got done watching #StarWars #RiseOfSkywalker and all I can say is wow. WOW and WOW. It pays homage to all of the films and does a great job of wrapping up this epic story. Phenomenal in every way.

— Xilla Valentine (@BlogXilla) December 17, 2019

When people talk about #StarWars , they talk about their childhoods. Their best memories. The people they loved and shared it with.#TheRiseOfSkywalker brings back all those feelings. And then some.

I absolutely loved it.

And now I feel … pic.twitter.com/5wkQh6v97G

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 17, 2019

THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is everything I wanted it to be — because there’s never been a STAR WARS movie like this before.

It’s dark and scary, but hopeful and beautiful.

It ends the trilogy while also ending the saga as a whole.

I know I’m rambling — but I worship this movie. pic.twitter.com/XoJFl8Rv8n

— Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) December 17, 2019

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker opens Thursday night with advanced screenings.