STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER [4K UHD]

After the abysmal film that was The Last Jedi, I went into The Rise of Skywalker pessimistic. But regardless I wanted to see the movie because I am a Star Wars fan and I wanted to give my honest opinion on it. So after renting it on prime video and watching it. To my surprise, I loved the movie. It was entertaining, fast-paced, and action-packed. Most importantly it felt like I was watching a Star Wars movie. It was back to being a space adventure movie about good vs evil. The Last Jedi, while a Star Wars movie, felt more like a miserable nightmare. Rian Johnson, the director of The Last Jedi, subverted expectations, didn't answer any questions, and disrespected the saga. JJ Abrams came in and cleaned up the mess after The Last Jedi. We get our heroes back working together in Rey, Poe, Finn, C3P0, BB8, and Chewie. We learn about Rey and why she is strong with the force. We finally also get to see her train with Leia. It was also great to see Rey have an internal struggle with figuring out who she is and where she fits in the galaxy. It made her character seem more human. Kylo Ren continues to be the best part of the sequel trilogy. The scenes with him and Rey are the best parts of the movie. We also get more back story with Poe and Finn. C3P0 and Chewie also really get there moments to shine in the movie. Luke Skywalker is back to being the optimistic mentor who respects his father's lightsaber again. I thought they did a great job of handling with Leia after Carrie Fischer passed away. Seeing Lando again was also a nice touch. And the new characters that get introduced (like Zorri Bliss, Babu Frik, Jannah, and General Pryde) are also really good additions to the story. Emperor Palpatine was pretty cool as well. A lot of his senses felt like something out of a Horror movie. The visual effects were outstanding. Especially in the space battle scenes. The lightsaber fight scenes were intense as well. I thought the movie had a nice and fitting conclusion to the trilogy. The only issues I had with the movie was the Nights of Ren were underutilized. I would have like to see more of who they are and a bit of there origin. There were some other minor issues here and there but it didn't stop me from liking the movie. Overall, I loved Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. It was nice to have JJ Abrams come in a finish what he started with The Force Awakens. As someone who was personally disappointed with The Last Jedi, Rise of Skywalker really helped patch things up for me. I commend JJ Abrams for doing so. (You could even watch Force Awakens and Rise of Skywalker back to back while plucking out The Last Jedi completely.) I find it ironic critics bashed this movie But loved The Last Jedi 😒. But as you can see in the audience scores above the fans say differently. And I have to side with fans on this one. This movie and The Mandalorian have reinvigorated my faith in Star Wars. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Overall score: 9/10

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I was hesitant to watch the movie because I read the reviews and most were scathing. I didn't want to spend the money on a bad movie. But I finally gave in because the need to see for myself started to outweigh the bad reviews I read. And I'm glad I did. I rented it this weekend and have watched it several times. I watched it with the captions on which allowed me to get all the dialogue. I recommend that you do that because not all of the dialogue is understandable. I liked the movie. I loved seeing so many of the characters and places from the original trilogy - I've been a fan all my life. Those characters and their stories and the places from earlier movies mean something to me so I'm glad they played a role in this film. It was a true Star Wars film. Many people commented that it had no plot. It certainly did - the search for the Sith hideout and ultimately the final destruction of the Sith. This was introduced in the opening scroll. There was also the stories of Rey and Ben's paths. I thought the action sequences were great. I wish Ben had lived because he and Rey have a story together, but I realized that he needed to die to follow the Star Wars precedent. Does the movie answer all questions? No. We don't know what happened with Finn and Rose, complicated by the fact that I think Finn was going to tell Rey he loves her. We don't really know how Palpatine came back to life or was rescued from the pit Vader threw him in, but we can suppose, and I guess that's more fun. It seemed to me that he was mechanical at first, kept alive by the machines until he stole life-force from Rey and Ben. At least they filled in Rey's story. I didn't expect that, actually. I thought maybe they'd make her and Ben cousins (but I'm glad they didn't because they had alluded an attraction between them from the very beginning). Someone commented that the books state that Luke's son is Ben and Leia has twins. But that isn't significant because the books are different from the movies. Lando was awesome and Harrison Ford looked amazing. I think they did a great job integrating Carrie Fisher, but I wish they'd explained more why she decided to contact Ben at that moment instead of much earlier. Why wait? It's strange. If that was me and my son was a nightmarish baddie, I'd be trying every day to stop him and bring him back to the good side. It just didn't make any sense they way they did it out of the blue. Also, it's kinda farfetched that all she'd need to do is say "Ben" twice and he'd turn to the good side after everything he'd done. She definitely needed to say some more to him. I think at the end Rey calls herself a Skywalker not only because of Leia and Luke, but also because she loved Ben. The acting is amazing, although I think Driver's portrayal of Ben after Rey plunges his lightsaber into his abdomen was lacking. I can't imagine anyone just sitting there with a blank look on their face, breathing pretty normally, after getting impaled with a scorching hot weapon. I loved the scene at the end where he revives Rey and they kiss though. It was awesome to see him smile for the first time in any of the movies - it was so touching. That showed that he had really been redeemed. The scene where Chewie gets the medal, obviously from the first film, was touching. I have been thinking about who's medal it was. Was it the one originally given to Chewie? Did he lose it? Or was it Han's or Luke's? Both of theirs would have meaning to Chewie. I wish that had been more clear. I liked knowing that other storm troopers defected like Finn did, and the fact that behind the movie was the theme that friendship and the bond between friends really can conquer all. I didn't like how at the end Rey buries Leia's and Luke's lightsabers. I feel they deserved better than that. She should've kept them. I think it was a feel-good movie and very entertaining. If you're like me and held off seeing it because of the bad reviews, ignore them and watch it. Was it perfect? No. Would I have done things differently? You betcha. But it's still worth seeing. I know it was the 7th most successful movie of the franchise, but it is better than people have made it out to be.

As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I had high expectations for The Rise of Skywalker, and I'm happy to say that this Blu-ray version did not disappoint. From start to finish, this movie is a thrilling and emotional journey that will leave fans satisfied and nostalgic. One of the things that really stands out about The Rise of Skywalker is the incredible visual effects. From the sweeping shots of alien worlds to the epic lightsaber battles, every scene is a feast for the eyes. And the Blu-ray version really brings those visuals to life, with stunning colors and crisp details that make you feel like you're right there in the middle of the action. But it's not just the visuals that make this movie a standout. The performances from the cast, particularly Adam Driver as Kylo Ren and Daisy Ridley as Rey, are powerful and nuanced. It's clear that they've both grown as actors since their first appearance in the Star Wars universe, and their chemistry on screen is electric. And of course, it wouldn't be a Star Wars movie without some iconic moments and fan service. The Rise of Skywalker delivers on both fronts, with cameos from beloved characters and a satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga. But what really sets The Rise of Skywalker apart from other Star Wars movies is the emotional weight of the story. This is a movie that's not afraid to tug at your heartstrings, and the final scenes are a poignant reminder of the power of hope and the enduring legacy of the Star Wars universe. Overall, I would highly recommend Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Blu-ray to any fan of the franchise. It's a force to be reckoned with, with stunning visuals, powerful performances, and a story that will stay with you long after the credits roll. May the Force be with you!

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Star Wars had an intrinisc theme ... the hero's journey, with Joseph Campbell as an advisor. In large part in the last segments this has been lost although there were shades with this episode ... at the end. Whether this matters or not is up to the viewer. The hero's journey underpins all the world's great myths that have antimated civilized culture (see Campbell's "Hero of a Thousand Faces"). This was an entertaining movie so start with the good. The special effects were stunning although through most of them it wasn't clear why we were seeing them, many non-sensical. The acting was excellent, top actors largely unknown performing very well. The 'application' of technology was well done although some of it a little goofy and other actions such as starting up a submerged starshp after decades a little strange as in 'what physics allow this?'. The other well done but somewhat strange and inexplicable was the projection of primary characters (with powers) across time and space (if you're dead, you're dead, aren't you?!). The worst was Harrison Ford as Han Solo. I liked it, and applaud its inclusion but if you think about it, Solo had no Jedi powers so by what logic can he project himself from the dead to interact? Steady ... it's a myth so it's OK. Myth aside and I love these, what is poor is the plot. The plot is disjointed, many times hard to figure out as in 'why are we seeing this?'. This comment doesn't relate to the dual plot lines being alternated, but to a single plot line that makes no sense in transitions. All we can do is watch and move on. This becomes so bad at points that you wonder 'why are we seeing this at all?', 'it does nothing for the story'. With all of the good, the plot is awful, even to the point of reverting to a part of Return of the Jedi of blowing up the shield generator on the planet (in this movie it was blowing up the navigation transmitter which is a technically absurd concept, implies galactic space ships are incapable of navigating on their own ... silly). Last, an idea at the end is Rey can't kill the emperor because the emperor's "spirit" would flow to her and she would be taken to the 'dark side'. Whether you believe this or not it sets up a strange ending when Kylo Ren returns to help. However, what should not happens, happens. So what happened to the emperor's spirit concept? Between the plot disjoints and dead ends, scenes included that have no meaning or lend little to the story, and several pieces of the story that make no sense ... like the emperor's spirit 'thing' ... what we are left with is an entertaining movie with very little connection to the 'hero's journey' and a muddled theme and plot. Enjoy it. Don't think about it.

The problem with streaming the shows I watch on my 85-inch monitor is that I lose track of what physical media I have. I was looking through my collection of discs and realized that I never purchased STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. This was quite the scandal, at least in my mind. I immediately went online to order the disc. I received it within a couple of days and popped it into my Xbox One S to view on the big screen. I am not going to review the movie. It's Star Wars and one of the Third Trilogy that has plenty of controversy surrounding it but there is some good stuff in this movie. I am a completist though and so I had to order it. The package comes with a standard Blu-Ray disc, a 4K Blu-Ray disc, and a digital code for streaming the movie. The 4K image is fantastic and the sound quality in my 5.1 surround system was as I expected it to be. The important thing is that the disc was sealed, in perfect condition when received, and I got it super fast after ordering it. What more do you want? Pros: - Sealed and in mint condition on receipt. - It's Star Wars! - Blu-Ray and 4K Blu-Ray discs. - Digital code to watch on YouTube and other streaming services. - Excellent price. - Fast shipping included! Cons: - It's a Third Trilogy movie, but you get what you get.