LOS ANGELES — "The Rise of Skywalker" was meant to provide a satisfying conclusion to 9 "Star Wars" films but for many critics, its aim was as wide of the mark as a stormtrooper in a blaster battle.
The Los Angeles Times called it "an epic failure of nerve" with a "succession of cheap 'gotcha!' twists." Many reviewers have compared it unfavorably to the previous installment, "The Last Jedi" (2017), now widely seen as a more experimental "Star Wars" film which critics enjoyed but which enraged a vocal minority of hardcore fans.A few reviewers, honoring the balance that is a central tenet of the Jedi Order, pushed back with their own glowing appreciations, however.
"A massive opening weekend is in the cards irrespective of reviews or audience sentiment," said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. "Not really... it really is a love letter to the fans and the people who have stuck in there for these 40-some odd years to be able to see this film," said James Wood, the Disney-owned theater's director of special events and production.
French fan club Planete Star Wars leaped to the film's defense following its release there Wednesday.
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