The Turbulent, Whiplash-Inducing, Repetitive Landing of ‘Star Wars’

Nitpicking ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ to Death

Warning: If you have not yet seen The Rise of Skywalker do not read this post. There be spoilers. Read it after you see it.

Let’s begin with the end. I liked the end. I had some minor quibbles (more below — and a lot more below that), but I thought the…