The Rise of Skywalker is the last of the classic 9-movie series that George Lucas envisioned back in the 1970's. The three trilogies cover three generations: the rise of Darth Vader and the Empire; Luke and Leia and the Rebel Alliance; Rey and Kylo Ren and the First Order.

By this last movie Rey (Daisy Ridley) is an accomplished Jedi with formidable powers (especially considering what Luke Skywalker was showing in Return of the Jedi, a bit of power creep there). Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) find the Big Boss who offers him a newly restored Empire in return for Rey.

Once again it's a planet hopping adventure as Rey and friends look for clues to find the Sith homeworld while Kylo Ren and his forces chase them. Really nice vistas that you don't appreciate on an iPad. Lots of fighting and action and Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) having a small but significant role.

The ending is suitably epic and I really like the last little bit with Rey to end the series.

Overall, there is nothing like being a teenager watching episodes 4-6 in theaters. I suppose being that age and watching these current movies would have the same impact. For me it's nice to see the arcs of my favorite OG characters like Luke, Leia, Chewbacca and C-3PO.