Early Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Impressions Call It 'Hopeful' And 'Satisfying'

Early impressions are rolling in, and yes it appears that the Force is very much with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.


The final film in the core Star Wars canon is about to debut, and also a crowd of critics headed to its Los Angeles, California premiere to be able to see the movie in its entirety for the initial time ever. This is it. All that waiting and anticipating has finally lead up to this moment. How did critics find it?


For the most part, viewers were elated with what they saw, praising The Rise of Skywalker as "hopeful," a "fitting ending," and "satisfying." It sounds like this could very well be one of the most well-received entries in the sequel trilogy, case in point, save for several viewers who needed a little more time to think on things.


Here's a snapshot of how critics felt about The Rise of Skywalker.


Nerdist's Dan Casey called the movie several things," including "violent, low-key horny, and full of the correct sort of fan service."


Interviewer Maude Garrett called the movie "the best film in this trilogy."


Comic Mark Ellis was "emotional," nevertheless happy, thanking Star Wars for coming through "one more time."


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Comic Book's Brandon Davis noted that the movie "is not going to go the way you think."


Writer and director Ben Mekler called it the "ULTIMATE Star Wars film."


The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez had one word for the film: "EPIC!"


Fandango's Erik Davis called The Rise of Skywalker a "terrific finale."


However, while most of the attendees ended up gushing over the film, there were a number of critics who'd more mixed feelings about the premiere, taking to Twitter to mention as such.


Uproxx's Mike Ryan called The Rise of Skywalker "the most convoluted Star Wars," and noted that perhaps it should have taken up three movies all its own.


IGN's Terri Schwartz called the film "a lot," referring to it as a "apology" for The Last Jedi.


Finally, Collider's Steven Weintraub has "a lot to mention nevertheless is waiting up until soon following the movie opens to each person to come forward with his thoughts.


Can't wait to add your own impressions to the lengthy list? You don't have much longer to wait. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker officially hits theaters on December 20. Hopefully you already snatched up those tickets for an early premiere!