Ratings Central - Movies

Let's get the easy stuff out of the way. As most of you that read my reviews already know, I am a die-hard Star Wars fan. I read the books, I watch the shows, read the comics, watch talk shows about Star Wars. You could say I'm into it a bit. Also, let's get this out of the way: I love (yes current tense) The Last Jedi. Ok, so now that I've already got you angry and yelling at me for my opinion, let's continue to make you mad. Last night I went to view Star Wars 9: Rise of Skywalker. I came out very...unsure of my feelings. I have never been privy to simultaneously some of the greatest Star Wars I have ever witnessed, and some of the absolute largest pile of garbage that might exist in any medium. Let's start with the positives. Finally, a "Skywalker Saga" film acknowledged, accepted and embraced many parts of the lore canon created in books, comics and games. Many, many times there was moments that I was giddy with the "Oh my god! I can&#