The Rise Of Skywalker Re-Reviewed

MY FIRST REVIEW AFTER WATCHING IT AT THE THEATRE: LINK

So I finally got to see this again and this time at home, slowly, paying attention to the music, the

subtle moments, trying to figure out what

JJ Abrams was trying to strive for(besides fan serving), and with more of a second chance

mindset, and to be frank I actually like this movie. Actually I'm starting to LOVE this

movie. Also I went in this time imagining that the title of this movie was,

"THE RISE OF PALPATINE"(a double meaning), and that these 3 movies has nothing

to do with the "Skywalker" lineage and its really its own stand alone movies.

With that mindset and reconstructive perspective the movie was fabulous. Yes yes

the whole Yoda's "There is another" to the Sith's rule of 2, along with all the other

key lores of the force, etc etc...But if actually watch this as its own 3 series movie and

as they have tried to do was to give us something new, then lets let them have it.

We got something new and fresh, and not more of the same. Yes yes I know

they have implemented a lot of things that looked like the original 3, but its okay to me.

A new lore, a new way. Of course I am still a bit disappointed, but with the change of

mindset that I made(and its not far off because this movie did sideline our

expectation for the Skywalker family and history) it really makes Rey more interesting

and loved. I like the character now more than I have before. And you know what?

I've already watched this 5 times over. 6 times including the time I saw at the theatre.
Oh and the music...if you listen carefully you'll hear all sorts of easter eggs and call backs

from all the past series. Delving deeper on the new X-Wing fighter design (which I didn't 

really like from the start), I have found out that designs of the new X-Wing fighters are the original designs drawn by Ralph McQuarrie. So big plus for that. Now I like the new fighter designs. lol.

So here's my new gradings for "THE RISE OF PALPATINE"

IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%

MY Rating: B+

Re-Watch Value: A

Music Rating: A

First Viewed: Theatre (Opening)