The Rise Of Skywalker reaction post

I finally watched Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker this weekend. It actually hadn't occurred to me that it was sort of the perfect time, given that today is May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You, btw!) it just worked out that way. I admit I was a little apprehensive because I know a lot of people had a lot of complaints about the film - I didn't know specifics because I was doing serious spoiler avoidance, but I got the distinct feeling people were pissed for whatever reasons. So, anyway, here are my thoughts...

( cut because I rambled a bit/a lot! )

In conclusion, I liked the film. I'm not doing backflips because it's awesome, but then, I haven't really felt that way about any of the sequels. The original trilogy will always be the 'real' Star Wars for me, while the prequels are just (mostly painful but relevant) backstory, and the sequels are... well, they're fun and, for me, not as bad as some people say. I'll most likely watch it again sometime.

Anybody else got any thoughts they want to share about this film, or anything else Star Wars related, given that it's Star Wars Day? :)