The Rise of Skywalker
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| Name | The Rise of Skywalker |
| Caption | Theatrical release poster |
| Director | J. J. Abrams |
| Producer | Kathleen Kennedy, J. J. Abrams, Michelle Rejwan |
| Writer | J. J. Abrams, Chris Terrio |
| Starring | Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill |
| Music | John Williams |
| Cinematography | Dan Mindel |
| Editing | Maryann Brandon, Stefan Grube |
| Studio | Lucasfilm, Bad Robot Productions |
| Distributor | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Released | 2019, 12, 16, TCL Chinese Theatre, 2019, 12, 20, United States |
| Runtime | 142 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $275 million |
| Gross | $1.077 billion |
The Rise of Skywalker. It is the third installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and serves as the final chapter of the nine-part Skywalker saga. The film follows the remnants of the Resistance as they face the First Order, now led by the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. Directed by J. J. Abrams, the narrative centers on Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron's quest to locate the Sith Lord while Kylo Ren grapples with his destiny.
Plot
Following a cryptic message broadcast across the galaxy, the Resistance learns that the supposedly deceased Emperor Palpatine has returned on the hidden Sith world of Exegol. Rey continues her Jedi training under General Leia Organa, while Kylo Ren seeks the Emperor to secure his power. Aided by a clue from a First Order spy, the heroes journey to the desert moon of Pasaana, where they find a Sith dagger that points to the location of a Wayfinder. Their mission takes them to the wreckage of the Death Star on the ocean moon of Kef Bir, leading to a confrontation between Rey and Kylo Ren that reveals her lineage as Palpatine's granddaughter. The final battle unfolds above Exegol, where the combined fleet of the Resistance and its allies confronts the Final Order. Rey, embracing the Skywalker name, defeats Palpatine with the help of all past Jedi, while Ben Solo sacrifices himself to save her.
Cast
* Daisy Ridley as Rey, a powerful Jedi trainee. * Adam Driver as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo, the Supreme Leader of the First Order. * John Boyega as Finn, a former Stormtrooper turned Resistance hero. * Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, a commander in the Resistance. * Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa, leader of the Resistance, using unreleased footage from The Force Awakens. * Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, appearing as a Force ghost. * Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, the protocol droid. * Naomi Ackie as Jannah, a former Stormtrooper from the Ocean moon of Kef Bir. * Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, a high-ranking officer in the First Order. * Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde, a loyalist to Emperor Palpatine. * Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata, the pirate ally. * Kerry Russell as Zorii Bliss, a smuggler from Kijimi. * Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious.
Production
Development began under the direction of Colin Trevorrow, who was originally set to write and direct before departing the project. J. J. Abrams, who directed The Force Awakens, returned alongside writer Chris Terrio. Principal photography commenced in August 2018 at Pinewood Studios in England, with additional filming in Jordan and the Lake District. The production faced the significant challenge of incorporating Carrie Fisher's role following her death, achieved by repurposing unused footage from previous films. John Williams returned to compose the score, marking his final work for the Skywalker saga. The visual effects were managed by Industrial Light & Magic, creating extensive digital environments and characters like the Sith Eternal.
Release
The world premiere was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on December 16, 2019. The film was released theatrically in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2019. It was accompanied by a large-scale marketing campaign and premiered in several international markets, including the United Kingdom and Japan, in the same week. A home media release followed in March 2020, including digital downloads and physical formats like 4K Ultra HD.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects, action sequences, and performances by Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver, but criticism for its pacing and narrative choices. It holds a 52% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metascore of 53 on Metacritic. Commercially, it grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2019. The film was nominated for several awards, including three at the Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects. Audience reception, as measured by CinemaScore, was more positive, with an "A–" grade.
Themes and analysis
The film explores themes of legacy, identity, and redemption, central to the Skywalker saga. Rey's struggle with her lineage as a descendant of Emperor Palpatine contrasts with her choice to adopt the Skywalker name, emphasizing found family over blood. The dynamic between Rey and Kylo Ren continues the saga's examination of the balance between the light and dark sides of the Force, culminating in Ben Solo's redemption through self-sacrifice. The return of Palpatine reinforces cyclical conflicts of power and tyranny, while the final battle symbolizes unity through the gathering of galactic allies, echoing themes from Return of the Jedi. Scholars have noted the film's focus on spiritual inheritance and the conclusion of a generational myth.
Category:2019 films Category:American films Category:Star Wars films