Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

This is probably the definition of a mixed bag - there's moments which work brilliantly and there's moments where I am not entirely sold. In particular the opening (for a movie that's two and a half hours, there's a lot of elements here that feel squished for time), and some of the fan-service moments. But at the same time ... it's Star Wars. And it is a conclusion to the saga. And it has great character moments, and strange creatures, and strange moments of grace and beauty. So ... this is probably an interim score.