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Full disclosure: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is a bad film - which is to say that it is, in general, poorly written and poorly edited. A lot of good work has been completed by a lot of people for this highly anticipated final chapter of a 42-year-long saga – including actors, costume design, set design, and visual effects – but, unfortunately, all of those outstanding contributions are thoroughly undermined by myopic writing and direction. In an effort to leave every thread tied, this film contorts itself into nonsensical shapes for the sole purpose of fan-service. The pro...

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