Everything I Love About The Rise of Skywalker 

Someone: *says something positive about the Sequel Trilogy* Star Wars fandom: *high-pitched demonic screeching*

There. See, there's so much to love about Star Wars. More of this, please.

Ben's redemption is on the top for me. How they were able to use Carrie's passing, and honor both her and her character where great.

"No. Strike me down in anger and I’ll always be with you. Just like your father.” Next movie "Hey kid"

I just have to say respect to you for finding so much to love about a movie you had some issues with. Seriously, with all the negativity that's going around, seeing a video like this is honestly so refreshing and I can't help but appreciate that. I liked a lot about the movie, even though it went completely against what I hoped for. Exegol was such a cool location, it was very ominious and both scenes where Rey and Kylo make their ways to Sidious were so creepy and tense. Palpatine himself was fantastic, he just sent chills down my spine and the atmosphere of his scenes were just terrifying. Ian McDiarmid really nailed the performance and I'm just happy that his return was handled much more seriously this time around. There were catches attached, he was literally a talking corpse, he did not come back unscathed. And the way he mirrored his own death and cursed the Skywalker line was great. Yeah it sucks to see Ben getting thrown down a hole but that kind of poetic vengence is so fitting for Darth Sidious. The scene with the Force lightning storm was a big WHOA moment but it makes sense; he's on the Sith homeworld where his dark side powers would be amplified, like Ahch To and Force ghosts which is what allows Luke and Yoda to interact with the physical world. Everything with Leia was just perfect, I teared up watching those scenes. It looked so good I almost forgot it was all archieved footage. I loved the fact that she trained Rey after Crait and was overjoyed to learn that she actually did do full on Jedi training with Luke, even building her own lightsaber and that we got to see a glimpse of it. Her passing was also so selfless, so graceful, so fitting for Leia. Which brings me to Ben's redemption. I didn't want it to happen. I wanted him to stay and die on the dark side but it was executed so beautifully that I am more than accepting of it. C-3PO willingly sacrificing his memory for the greater good was hands down one of the best moments for the character. Lando was fantastic, of course he was. Billy D's still got the magic and seeing him and Chewie fly the Falcon was great. Like he's almost 80 years old at this point and he's still getting in the action. Luke's scene with Rey is already one of my favourite Force Ghost scenes, it really shows the progression of his character and gives a good lesson for Rey (or anyone for that matter) who has issues with family. That first line about a Jedi's weapon was PERFECTLY executed by Mark Hamill. But my absolute favourite part of TROS was the Jedi Voices scene. For me it was the moment that brought the prequel, original and sequel trilogies together and I love it. I was so emotional hearing the Jedi of old talking directly to Rey and surprised to hear not just the obvious ones; Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Qui-Gon, but also Ahsoka, Aayla Secura, Kanan, Jedi who were not front and centre in the movies or even from other media. It just really gave this sense of solidarity for all of these characters inspiring Rey to take down Darth Sidious.

I love the “My boy, i have been every voice... you have ever heard... inside your head” line

A note on Kylo Ren's rebuilt mask: It's a direct visual reference to the "Kintsugi" style of Buddhist pottery, in which a pot is finished, then *smashed,* and then glued back together with a bright gold glue. It represents change over time, and how one's flaws are actually what defines them. So it's INCREDIBLY appropriate for this movie, reflecting Ren's shattered psyche and how that fuels his overall drive to find his personal identity. It's definitely a win and quite possibly the smartest bit of production design in the entire film.

I liked that across the trilogy Rey learns from all the three og heroes Han,Luke,Leia

Best part was when Kylo threw his lightsaber into the ocean and became who he truly is, Ben Solo, Jedi Knight.

Leia’s death, Luke’s lifting of the x wing, Han’s memory, it was all just too emotional for me, I literally cried in the theatre. This was one of my favorite, possibly my favorite Star Wars film.

This. More of this. I unsubscribed from a half dozen Star Wars content providers because it just became a drone of negativity and I was honestly tired of it. Celebrate what you love.

This is another reason you're my favorite Star Wars youtuber. Finding what you love in something you weren't too crazy about instead of being negative about it really sets you apart. I'm a fanboy who pretty much loves everything Star Wars related, and it's nice to find positive videos about it.

Just because something isn’t perfect, doesn’t mean that there’s nothing redeemable about it

I loved when Finn and Jannah fought together and turned their First Order training against their former masters in the final battle on Exagol.

I love how palpatine looks in the film. In the end when he uses the life force of their bond, I love how his eyes glow more than we’ve ever seen, like the dark side in him cannot he contained

Thank You! In a time when the Star Wars fandom has become down right toxic, anything nice about why we love Star Wars is much needed. I wish it wasn’t so hard to explain to people, it’s ok not to like stuff, don’t be a toxic human.

My only complaint is that I wanted more Rose. She was a very important part of TLJ. And I'm not trolling. I genuinely loved her part. She did more for us than most people realize

There's a reason you just don't force rez someone back from the dead. You'd give your life for theirs so it was likely forbidden by the Jedi Order, hence why Rey learned it in the old texts.

Alex: “this is far from my favorite Star Wars movie” also Alex: [likes literally everything about it]

After all these years of Star Wars, WE came to the point that all of us understood Wookiee. I understood the moment Chewie heard Lela was gone, his sorrow was clear.

Thank you! I've been hoping CinemaWins would do an "everything great about TROS" video, so to get your version of one, complete with namedropping CW, was just what I needed! I agree with most of what you said in your review, this movie was fun and I enjoyed it, but I also had a lot of issues with it, and it's not one of my favorite Star Wars movies. But the things I liked about it I REALLY liked, such as finally seeing the trio together and *especially* Kylo's redemption and finally getting to see Ben Solo and how instantly lovable he was. Han and Ben's conversation was my favorite scene in the movie by far, and one of my favorite scenes in SW. So moving and powerful! So nice to see some positivity in the SW fandom for a change!

Finn was a stormtrooper, so of course he shoots wide!

Thanks for bringing some love. It's a little bit needed lately.

"And what did it feel like, finding Lando again?" "What did you say?" "What did it feel like finding Lando a-" "Lando never left me!"

20:58 I think I loved Kanan’s line the most. “In the heart of the Jedi lies her strength”

For me, I love Rise of Skywalker quite a bit! I love how the movie opens with Kylo Ren finding the Wayfinder, Palpatine was great to see again despite the lack of explanation, Luke was amazing to see again, C-3PO was funny and great in it, Leia was great and I loved how she handled despite the tragic situation with Carrie, the relationship between Rey and Kylo Ren is absolutely amazing and every scene they're in is phenomenal and is the big reason why I love the movie, as well as the characters individually, it's awesome seeing Rey, Finn, and Poe together since we haven't seen them together until Skywalker. And it genuinely felt like an adventure! It has some issues and it does move a bit too fast, but honestly, I loved the movie!

Things I loved about Rise of Skywalker: 1) the Chemistry of Poe, Rey and Finn. I loved how Poe and Rey bicker and Finn's exasperated look and just the overall energy they had. 2) The bound between Rey and Ben/Kylo. I have always loved their bound and how they are two sides of the coin. While Kylo has struggled with the pull to the Light, Rey struggles with the pull to the dark. I wish that Ben solo didn't have to die to find redemption, but That is me. 3) I LOVED the fact that Chewie got his damn medal. I had always thought Chewie had been robbed. and after losing all his friends, he gets the recantation he deserves. 4) I liked the redesign of Kylo Ren's mask... not much more to say. 5) this line of diolouge: "I AM THE SPY!" "...WHAT?!" 6) The handleing of Leia's passing. I thought, with what they had to work with...our princess, a woman of hope, gave her life in the hope she could finally reach out to her son..and she did. 7) the conversation between Han and Ben. the moment he said "Dad." Broke my heart that's all I can think of at the moment. Overall, I loved the squeals. flaws and all.

7:48 I thought it was funny how Force Healing was literally introduced to fans of the SW Universe the week before TRoS came out. The Mandalorian episode from that week was the first time we saw anyone Force Heal someone. 8:17 With the way Lucasfilm and Marvel have put false Easter Eggs in their trailers, the Chewie fakeout had me going for a couple minutes, and I was pretty surprised and kinda devastated. The trailer showed Chewie in the Falcon with Lando, but the trailer for Rogue One also showed Jyn facing down a TIE Fighter. There weren't really any guarantees that anyone would survive to the end of this movie. What kept me from completely breaking down was my out-loud laugh that Finn's scream was higher-pitched than Rey's.

You’re perspective on Rey Skywalker is perfect.

My favorite thing this movie did was how they honored Leia/Carrie Fisher. Her character seems to be powerful even after her death.

i loved how kylo snatched a necklace that was lightyears away.

I love this video. Just a raw shot of positivity is very welcome.

So what did you love about Ep IX? *Star Wars*

Thank you for seeing a movie, having thoughts and feelings about, and deciding to let those simmer down before talking more about it. It's not like this movie has ruined lives, but there are some people who treat movies that they don't like as world ending events, which warrant the oppression and disregard of the people who do enjoy them.

You should've included that Rey loses to Kylo AND dies fighting Palpatine. It shows Rey is not perfect and Kylo was truly one of the strongest characters, especially after he became Ben Solo. I think the Rise of Skywalker is truly about Kylo, or at least includes him in the title's meaning. Also, the white gold lightsaber deserves WAY more credit. The detail that it's made from get staff and the color's meaning of balance and protection is one of my favorite parts of the whole sequel trilogy.

Anyone who didn't get goosepumps when Rey's theme started playnig when she returned to Ajan Kloss is heartless

This video is what sets you apart from every other RU-vidr, I love it!!

Love that billie lourd was the face under the leia cgi and that she was in a similar outfit in the final act to Leias on Endor

I love the smirk on Luke's face as he lifted the x wing...self affirming that he finally did it...plus using the exact score from the scene in Empire was perfection.

You mentioned CinemaWins, you have earned a like :)

Hux being a spy is what I loved, it makes sense. He was offered a powerful faction, but was forced to work with someone he hates, throughout the entire time. Seeing someone he hates kill someone that he can always complain to (snoke), and be the new supreme leader, would be devastating af. Kylo ren and Hux are like Megatron and starscream xD

I love it that I am not alone. Love the sequels!!

What broke my heart was Wedge showing up a moment too late to save Snap. That literally hurt my heart in the theater

What I like: C-3PO D-0 and BB8 Babu Frik Palpatine’s old self back General Pryde The pacing: it’s quick paced and I was never bored The atmosphere of Exegol The chemistry between the characters Voices of the past Boolio’s accent Rose: in the scenes she’s in, I always had a smile on her face The Aki Aki visuals The work from ILM How Leia was handled Kylo Ren’s arc and resolution The battle on the wreckage The scene where Kylo’s helmet is repaired Billy Dee’s mustache There are more of us Pasaana entrance head turn Poe and Zorii’s conversation on the roof Luke’s entrance Red Five Luke and Leia’s training Wicket’s cameo Battle on Exegol What I don’t like: The pacing: It’s too much sometimes. I feel like it works in favor sometimes but I feel it’s overwhelming Rose’s underuse The twist with Rey’s heritage The Chewbacca fakeout death Jannah: nothing is down with her The underuse of Connix

Finally someone else who likes “the dead speak”. I feel like people forgot that this is Star Wars and not No Country for Old Men, it’s supposed to have a silly side.

"I don't care if I win. I need you to lose." -Me playing board games

not hearing ezra's voice made me wonder if he is alive at that point of story.

"You're the only one that knows the odds - do we have a choice?"

I'm a positive thinking person, and I like most movies I see, just because I concentrate more on the positive aspects than on the negative ones. And it's the same with this movie. I didn't like how Palpatine was brought back, but retrospectively I feel it provided a bracket for all 3 Trilogies. 3 generations of Skywalkers were faced with him. Only the middle one was able to not be seduced by him. And the 3rd generation almost ruined what the ones before had achived. In the end, Rey had all generations of the Skywalkers in her when she defeated him. She was trained by Luke & Leia, she had the life force of Ben, and all the old Jedi (I think that included Anakin?) gave her strength. So all the 3 generations of Skywalkers had their bit in defeating Palpatine for good. And his defeat gave rise to a new Skywalker. And Rey is a Skywalker, because she lives with Bens life force. He is part of her now. I loved that. I like how you don't let the thinks you disliked about this movie get in the way of enjoying things you like about it. It does have its weaknesses, but it does have strengths as well.

This video came at the perfect time for me. Just watched TROS last night for the first time since it's release. I still struggl with the choices made, so I wrote a list last night of all my favorite moments and characters it introduced. So you can imagine my surprise and excitement to see you had done the same....and I agree with almost everything you shared. Thanks Alex!

Thanks for making this video. I've frankly been avoiding any content online about TRoS because I was sick of seeing so much hate for something I love. This movie isn't my favorite by any means, but I enjoyed it, and this video has helped me remember why. Thank you so much

0:30 "The Dead Speak! The Emperor has a podcast?" Also does Disney have an issue with the Falcon's lower turret?

The Crimson Corsair was with Finn on the Star Destroyer, you can see him for a few frames

Accolades to you. This video was over due. The movie could have been better, but it was far from terrible. I would also enjoy a similarly formatted video for the other movies as well.

I've watched it three times since it came out digitally. I like it more and more. It may be in my top 3 SW films

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Me: *sPaCe ChImPaNzEe*

Yes for positive videos! I love Rey after this movie. She’s a beacon for kindness!

Thanks for this! The thing about redemption people often miss: When dealing with human justice systems, you can't know what's truly deep in a person's heart/character. But when it comes to the Force (or God etc), these have to do with cosmic consequences, which ARE directly based on the true inner character of the person without guesswork. So, in human justice (at its best) we are trying to transform an individual through consequences, conditioning, counseling, time, etc. MOST of the time, a real transformation takes lots of time, after which we often allow a person to 'turn themselves around'. It very rarely happens quickly. BUT, it probably does, in very rare cases, happen quickly through major epiphany and breakthroughs. But human justice we can't acknowledge it because it's so rare and we have no ability to see into their 'soul' with perfection. But, with any system truly based on their actual personhood with perfection, sudden transformation could follow with treatment in accord with their new character.

I love this trilogy so much... this is my Star Wars trilogy that I grew up w.

I honestly love this movie. The whole trilogy was a big success in my opinion. Awesome characters and three really good movies.

I really do wish that people could stop despising this movie. I absolutely love it, flaws and all. To me, this is the perfect conclusion to not just the Skywalker Saga, but the entirety of Star Wars as a whole. Even though new movies, shows, games, etc, will be released, all of that will eventually lead up to this movie.

Thanks so much for making this video. I feel that nowadays you can't have nuanced takes on things you like because the new or core fandom will denouce you if it doesn't align with their sensibilities. As a whole, I do have gripes large and small with the Disney era movies. But I also have gripes with the other films too. Does that make me a "bad" fan? I don't think so. As for the CinemaWins shout out, I agree that it's better to find things you like than focus wholly on the things you dislike. 😁🤘🤘

I admit I personally loved the ending to this movie. Rey didn't even have to say she was a Skywalker but I understand her reasoning with others that she talks to. I like the irony that Palpatine's legacy is what lives on. I wonder what Darth Plagueis the Wise would have thought knowing that Palpatine's decedents would be responsible for destroying the Sith. It would be amazing that they revisit the Plagueis book and add a comment on this and what might happen in his future.

I think the reason Finn misses a lot is because he was trained as a stormtrooper.

I loved it all. The prequels, the original trilogy, and most of all the sequels. Then again I got into the saga with the force awakens but I love all the lore and your channel is so positive I love it.

I love X-wing lift

There was an older guy in my theater who started laughing when Chewie found out about Leia's death. There's a special place in hell for him.

I like the idea Rey uses Luke's old home as her first temple

I loved your commentary on this movie. I have to admit, when I first saw this movie in the theater there were several things I was disappointed about by seeing it again at home, I really loved a lot about it and you really hit upon most of it! Keep up the good work!

I feel TROS to be the most “action-film” of the films when it came to its opening with the Falcon and the film’s fast pacing. And in a sort of weird way I kinda liked that because it harkened back to how I used to feel about Star Wars as a kid loving all the space battles and not giving a toss about the story and themes. Voices of Jedi’s past was good too.

The positivity and sharing of Star Wars love is really nice, thanks for making this video!

This was sooooooo needed! Thank you! Wow, a glass of fresh water. You didn’t pretend that the movie is perfect but focusing on the good is such a true Star Wars Fan thing to do. Thanks.

I also loved when Finn discovered he was Force senitive and then he used his newly found abilities to find the Sith star destroyer that controlled the whole fleet when no one else could find it.

When I've been running into sequels hate all day to the point of feeling anxiety, this is great.

Honestly, The Rise of Skywalker is my third favorite STAR WARS Episode movie, behind Episode lV and Episode VI. I loved it, I always love when the heroes win the day and save The Galaxy. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS. well done video, btw sir, keep up the awesome work.

Finally some positive reviews about this film

I love that you’re being positive. I unfollowed quite a few channels as they all put up their Star Wars super-dump videos. I don’t even care if they were making good points, because they were coming from and giving out negativity. It’s an incredibly cheap move to bandwagon on hate. It matters that you’re trying to make us all stronger, together.

Cinemawins? I love that guy ❤️

Finally some positivity

I enjoyed TRoS. It was a great film that I felt was a great send-off to the Skywalker Saga. Honestly I only have a few minor complaints. I wish we got more of Rey and Ben together. But I do love the scene where Ben saves her. It immediately reminded me of Darth Plagueis. I totally hated that the Emperor was back. However, his scenes were awesome. While I'm upset he didn't come back sooner, I'm glad Billy Dee came back to play Lando. I absolutely love the fact that Luke had started to train Leia. It makes her powers in The Last Jedi a bit more believable. While I'm upset that we did hear Ahsoka's voice in the voices of the past Jedi, I'm actually pretty surprised we didn't hear Ezra. I'm guessing he's still alive. I love seeing the wreckage of the second Death Star. Seeing those old stormtrooper helmets was an awesome moment and reminded me a bit of the Clone Trooper memorial things in Jedi: Fallen Order (Also please do a lore-play for Fallen Order). I love Rey's new yellow lightsaber. Maybe she'll study both sides of the Force and teach the future Jedi in both sides like Mace Windu. I understand that me liking Rise of Skywalker is a very controversial opinion. But it's an opinion that I am glad to have.

It's really easy to pick apart Star Wars movies, ANY Star Wars movie, I think if you truly love the series, maybe take a second to think about everything you loved/liked about every film. It may not make you suddenly enjoy a film you disliked, but it may at least give perspective and allow you to respect those that do.

Finn shoots wide a lot because he WAS a Storm Trooper...

I was super happy with this movie and the whole trilogy. I still get chills when the Jedi talk, when Rey says she is all the Jedi, and Rey Skywalker. Ugh, love Sunflower so much. And good guy Ben is amazing.

Thank you for this! RoS is one of my favourite Star Wars films, and taking cues from CinemaWins is always a... erm, win. One thing I really love especially in TLJ and RoS is Rey's *consistency* in never really being tempted to join Kylo or the dark side; she gets a bit aggressive/dark a couple times, but never *consciously* is tempted whatsoever. Two moments that really stand out to me is after the fight with Snoke's guards when Kylo starts his speech about them ruling the galaxy and she says "Don't do this, Ben" over top of him, along with the moment mentioned here in RoS about vowing to kill Palpatine. That resolution and confidence to simply be good, even if some of her actions lean dark reminds me of RotJ era Luke, and it's why Rey and RotJ (and sequel) Luke are two of my favourite characters in Star Wars.

TROS is not my favorite SW movie but I honestly and genuinely enjoy it in spite of all its many flaws, if it succeeds in anything is it reminds me of why I love this franchise, I'm so sick and tired of the hyperbolic negativity in the fandom, also the hypocrisy that I'm willing to overlook the flaws and enjoy what's good about the movie because there is really good stuff that was done with true passion, J.J. didn't wanted people to hate this, no one who has ever made a Star Wars movie did it with malicious intent, ever, nor should we be so vindictive if any of these movies isn't to our liking, it's just movies. There's a difference between not liking a movie and being purposefully malicious in how we express that dislike, and it's sad people are still treating Abrams and Johnson as if they were evil schemers.

I wish Billie Lourd had a bigger role in the movies. She's such a talented actress

I love it that the Mandalorian is so connected to the sequels. Every episode adds extra information.

I really loved The Rise of Skywalker. It's one of my favorite Star Wars movies.

Honestly; I totally thought Chewie was disintegrated the first time I saw the movie

This is in my top 3 favorite Star Wars movies. I can’t wait to own it and get to watch it as much as I want.

Hey Alex! Great video. I truly hope a lot of people watch this video. Honestly seeing other RU-vid videos dissing the ST makes me very sad and drains me sometimes. But I always know that I can come to your channel to hear a positive message about the ST. Thank you for that. You have become my favorite Star Wars RU-vidr. May The Force Be With You.

This is what Star Wars commentary should be. Seeing the positive in even the most unappreciated parts. Keep it up.

Excellent video. Nice to see TRoS getting some love. I truly love the film.

Finally someone makes something positive about the sequel trilogy. The Rise of Skywalker is the third best Disney Star Wars film(behind Rogue one and Solo yes I find Solo good)

Thank you! You guys provide brilliant stuff and are going to be very important to us all over the next few weeks! Thank you for your efforts and your brilliance!

"The Sith will never come back" *< MAYBE LAUGHS IN DARTH KRAYT>*

Everything I loved about the sequels : Kylo Ren

I always think Rey dying right after killing palpatine, as if both the Jedi and the sith die and something new is reborn when Rey (a child of the dark who chose the light) and Ben (a child of light who fell to the dark) meld their essence into something new. The skywalker is formed, a legacy of the light and dark but moving past such dogmatic notions.

One of my favorite lines in all of SW is when Palpatine says to Rey: "Luke Skywalker was saved by his father. The only family you have here is ME."

This was the video that introduced me to this channel. This is now my favorite Star Wars Channel on RU-vid.