The Rise of Skywalker Early Reactions Praise ‘Satisfying’ Conclusion

The premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker took place in Los Angeles on December 16 with the majority of the reactions praising the film for its “satisfying” and emotional end to the Skywalker saga, while some felt it was “rushed” with so much packed into the movie. You can check out some of the early social reactions below!

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Well, #StarWarsRiseofSkywalker is a definitive end to the Skywalker Saga, and a mixed bag. There are moments of inventiveness and crowd pleasing, but much of it is forced. If you thought Game of Thrones was rushed at the end… Leia’s sendoff doesn’t work, but Kylo’s arc does. pic.twitter.com/VjYVwApH6f

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 17, 2019

A quick video reaction to #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker…. pic.twitter.com/KtoFPqdwpz

— ComingSoon.net by Mandatory (@comingsoonnet) December 17, 2019

Just stepped out of #TheRiseofSkywalker. It’s an immensely satisfying and MASSIVE end to the saga. It somehow addresses issues, problematic characters, and most unanswered questions from The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi too. pic.twitter.com/TMKeXCXuUx

— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) December 17, 2019

#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker…OH MY GOD! I am absolutely blown away! I’ve never been so satisfied by a film. This is the end of an era and a franchise that has defined my life and this did it justice in a way I didn’t imagine it could. You WILL cry…. pic.twitter.com/Jfx5bzdZOO

— Jenna Bûche de Noël (@JennaBusch) December 17, 2019

Epic. All of it. #TheRiseofSkywalker is a terrific finale that is just stuffed with so much of everything. Action, adventure — answers!! — humor, heart, love, and grit. I spent the entire second half with tears in my eyes – a wonderful way to end the Skywalker story pic.twitter.com/K2NhHSGWzM

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 17, 2019

I’m emotional, overwhelmed, surprised, shocked & stunned. More than anything, I’m happy. Thanks for coming through one more time, Star Wars.#TheRiseOfSkywalker

— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) December 17, 2019

#StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker is good. It’s big and full of surprises and, in the words of Luke Skywalker, “This is not going to go the way you think.” pic.twitter.com/nruJtzaMC4

— The Brandalorian (@BrandonDavisBD) December 17, 2019

I’m gonna need a minute to digest #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker. There’s so much movie in this movie. But its best moments are the quietest and most human. Giving this more of a think, though.

— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) December 17, 2019

I realized within the first 20 mins of #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker that it was the best film in this trilogy, and it kept getting better right through to the end. THANK YOU!!! #Maytheforcebewithyou

— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) December 17, 2019

My favorite Star Wars are the ones that take their time and focus on the characters. The whole first half felt like all exposition. It does get better. And Lando rules. But there’s just so much plot it feels so rushed. And the Emperor stuff is so weird.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) December 17, 2019

So, I’m not too surprised and at times I felt too much fan service was given, but #TheRiseofSkywalker is everything and nothing that you’re expecting.

So I guess what my immediate reaction is: God I love this franchise and I’ll miss the Skywalker saga.

— Yolanda Machado (@SassyMamainLA) December 17, 2019

#TheRiseOfSkywalker is ummmmmm a lot! tons to love here, no shortage of crowd pleasing moments and twists and cameos, but also quite a bit to . some faves: jannah , d-0 , finn of course . and what a lovely send off for our general leia

— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) December 17, 2019

All I can say is “wow.”#StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker is many things: horrifying, hopeful, violent, lowkey horny, and full of the right kind of fan service.

But most of all, it’s a fitting ending for this incredible, 40+ year-long saga. pic.twitter.com/pd2GEwI7O3

— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) December 17, 2019

When people talk about #StarWars , they talk about their childhoods. Their best memories. The people they loved and shared it with.#TheRiseOfSkywalker brings back all those feelings. And then some.

I absolutely loved it.

And now I feel … pic.twitter.com/5wkQh6v97G

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 17, 2019

First reaction to #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker The Dark Side has never been as creepy. We see why it is “unnatural”!

— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019

The #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker has some great surprises in store for fans that will make you gasp and cheer.

— Scott Chitwood (@Red5Aggie) December 17, 2019

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