'Star Wars Rise of Skywalker' Movie Review - No Expectations is Key

[@jervishorton7372]

Lando rolled like he was on COLT 45. The whole MOVIE Drunk smooth and LOOKING for WOMEN to MAC ON

[@crowing3886]

Man what? When he came for ol girl at the end i was just like..."pimp hand too strong" 😅

[@smarti1144]

@@crowing3886 rumored deleted scenes suggest he is her father. But it did come off pimpesque to me as well. Lol

[@japango1]

Anaconda Malt Liquor

[@letty4558]

@@crowing3886 lol.

[@markiab5817]

“No pressure, no gravity difference” As a lifelong sci-fi fan this has been my problem with Star Wars for years. I agree with you though no expectations is the way to go into these movies. It was a fun movie.

[@Muutumb0]

Markia B but could you say since they’re wayyyyy into the future that those laws may not apply anymore?

[@DouglasDundee]

@@Muutumb0 it's science fantasy, not sci-fi, so it doesn't have to adhere to hard laws that way. that's why the original & sequel trilogy explain the force the way you would explain magic. the prequel trilogy tried to explain it as some kinda quantifiable power level supported by microorganisms and it comes off disjointed

[@spidavenom4]

It was a fun movie but is also made absolutely no sense in all aspects of everything lol

[@markiab5817]

I thought it was way in the past lol. But I get what you guys are saying.

[@famousthaneus9810]

@@Muutumb0 "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away." A long. Time. Ago

[@defineanachronistic1407]

Forget face scruff Finn's haircut in this movie was nice like he's getting weekly trims.

[@BluEx22329]

Lol

[@jazzbrew68]

Real talk.

[@DjSpinIAm1]

Crispy. He got that rebel fade lol

[@smarti1144]

@@DjSpinIAm1 rebel fade

[@dr.ayannabryanphd9839]

Word, those twists were freshhhhhh! And juicy like he moisturizes and wears a bonnet every night. Every night!

[@MrJBraham1]

I felt like this one had the best pace of the 3. Kept me engaged the entire time

[@dammitmane]

Don't gotta see his eyeballs jiggling for baby Yoda 😂😂😂😂

[@mcrome1679]

“RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEE!!!!” 95% of Finn’s dialogue

[@IAmWizdom1000]

only to freind zone the hell out out of the poor guy lolsmh

[@jhunt32004]

I got so tired of hearing him simpin and screaming for that white women that he just met😒

[@remylebeau3089]

Yo that shit was so annoying!If you took a shot every time he said that you wouldn’t leave the theater !!

[@nicholasbella7459]

Omg yes. He was so far up her ass. I couldnt tell where he ended and she began. Poor Rose just got played to the left.

[@OGSuki.]

John Boyega is dope but Finn? I cannot do.

[@bmgbaby5867]

Spoiler review coming? I would like to hear your thoughts on some of those moments.

[@chefdad609]

Man Tone that is Sooo true The Mandalorian doesn’t have to take off his mask and we still can feel the emotion 😂 damn Hollywood Take Notes 📝

[@roodick85]

Thank you!!! Its so frustrating to see Mando do so well....and the big movies are garbage

[@jay-t1030]

I wish Disney went with the Cade Skywalker storyline instead of this trilogy.

[@nate9030]

I loved it. It was very enjoyable. I will point out that Stormtroopers are well trained, they just stink against main characters because plot armor (same for any other evil organization with a grunt army). The good guys usually only get harmed by the big bad boss. JS>

[@PaperMario64]

I’m a SW fan. I’ve been in love with it for a long time. I enjoyed this film. It will never “end” the Skywalker story for me. It wraps up Reys story,

[@hehatemebad4941]

I’ve watched reviews of movies I seen just cus tony baker has me cracking up

[@Oone2023]

Same. And I like spoilers so sometimes I'll watch before seeing em lol

[@primusj.7802]

"Just throw a carburetor in there and we will take off to another planet, no pressure, no gases, no helmets" 😂 the force protects them all from such trivial matters tony

[@Dukeflyhawker]

Works in the MCU

[@judeSeide]

This movie made me realize what the trilogy could have been if they went with its perspective from the beginning. I mean Rey and Palpatine?! Or even how Snock came to be. So much materials, this could have been so great instead of the mess it is.

[@ellimest]

“I don’t have to see his eyeballs jiggle” 😂

[@dammitmane]

Fin had enough time to clean shave and get twisted locs in his hair..... HOW FAM?

[@rozwynn2349]

His line up stayed tight!

[@famousthaneus9810]

He's force sensitive. That was just his abilities coming to the surface lol

[@kowbundy]

His thumbnails are pure comedy😂😂😂

[@thereisnocarolinHR]

I think he took his helmet off so much bc they were trying to humanize him more for his arc and eventually redemption.

[@Oone2023]

Agreed. Also we all need to see Adam drivers face

[@Muutumb0]

Lmao it’s like they just slam helmets on the troopers give em and say “shoot anything that moves”

[@Ikeluve205]

This is the best honest review of it. I liked this one best of the last 3.

[@king_julian327]

I wish I could have the same sentiment. But it's too riddled with plot holes.

[@YelloDuzzit]

"Tom Sith" is Hahlarious

[@terriethompson4929]

Ben’s character is what Anakin should have been. I loved his inner conflict and emotions. He was probably my favorite character of the last three movies. Rey was way underdeveloped. I appreciated the twist of her lineage, but that should have been revealed earlier in the series 🙄. Either way, I actually enjoyed this movie overall. It was definitely a good time 👍🏽

[@IAmWizdom1000]

I'm a very casual Star Wars fan. Did they allude to her lineage at all or they just dropped the bomb in the last movie? because I agree especially if everyone else knew.

[@terriethompson4929]

James Etim they kind of hinted at it in The Last Jedi when Luke began to train her. I feel like that should have be expanded on from that point.

[@GEMINIVice1]

Disagree with Anakin/Vader being more like Kylo Ren aka Ben Solo...I think Anakin having the slow build up to the tragic turn to the dark side in episodes 1-3 was the right call. For the current trilogy, episode 7 was ok as setting up for 8 and 9. Episodes 8 and 9 should have either been flipped (with obvious changes when needed) or the same director should have been allowed to do both of those as well. The details of Rey’s back story should have been in the 2nd film, not the last. Luke’s sendoff probably would have played better in the final film as well as Rey’s training under him a bit longer between episodes 8-9. Leia could have maybe gotten at least one scene with her son in trying to bring him back from the dark side. Han was on screen with Ben twice between the 3 movies I believe. Leia either just spoke of him or used some Jedi telepathy to try to talk to him. Just my opinion.

[@Shrimpslider]

I liked it, Only the ending bothered me as well as the Rey, Kylo kiss seeing you know who come back as well was cool.

[@chevyDboyMike]

Tony's forehead is like Kylo Ren's helmet

[@serfansalot5646]

More like his forehead built like BB 8

[@thaneros]

Glistening?

[@luistorres6956]

Fin was the only one who seemed interesting . And yet the story wasnt about him lol what a waste

[@MeezieMan]

Another point... how the hell was palpatine funding this final order fleet.

[@southeastdaygo6193]

Really been waiting on this review by you. I feel like they dropped the ball on this trilogy, had 2 directors in two different directions 😒🤦🏾‍♂️. Abrams had to clean it up but he also started this fire trying to play it safe with force awakens, which was a nostalgia film instead of going hard in the paint. How is the mandalorian better than the main film series.

[@mylesellison8408]

New theory: storm troopers be missing on purpose because they don’t like the empire either

[@Dukeflyhawker]

Now that's deep. Imagine if they were scared, unwilling slaves this whole time, just waiting for the right time to stand up to the dark side. Willing to martyr themselves whenever facing the rebels for the greater good until then

[@bosshoggsc3739]

As an Army veteran we had soldiers that couldn’t shoot well, but in crunch time they weren’t about to get buried.

[@SpecialBeam]

I thought it was fine. It was fun while I was there at the theater. But after the fact.. thinking about everything that happened, and the potential this movie had.. I think that's why people get upset about it. It could have been a 10/10, but sadly we just got a 6/10.

[@kgarrett107]

Yo Tony, this might have been one of your best reviews. Straight comedy

[@yungslvrback9944]

As a 90's baby i grew up on the prequels but i love the OGOT but kylo should have left the mask alone and some of the fan service was pointless

[@craftreesie]

Please do a 'Best movies of this decade' list. I'm sure a lot of the list will be Marvel movies but I'm still interested in hearing what you think 🤔

[@CuddyTG]

I feel like I would've enjoyed it more if I hadn't watched all the bad reviews

[@king_julian327]

Because you wouldn't of gone in knowing all the problems.

[@reggiehollins5204]

I never watch or read reviews before I see the movie. Especially a Star Wars movie. Like Tony said..."You can't please everyone."

[@nicholasbella7459]

Not only do I NOT read reviews before seeing a movie. I don't watch trailers either. That way, I go in completely fresh.

[@MOBROOKS]

I love Rey! But I hate the Kylo Ren/Rey hook up. Kylo Ren is just gross to me. The movie was just edited too hard. Too many quick cuts and different angles. The film was still ok though. However, Rey being a Palpetine makes all the since in the world. I loved that reveal.

[@IAmWizdom1000]

The man looks like Keannu Reeves' geeky kid brother! lol

[@MOBROOKS]

Yeah he does. Hahahahahaha

[@silentthriller]

Star Wars Episode X: Meet Tom Sith.

[@erawa2740]

The Rise of Skywalker is visually stunning, extremely entertaining, fun, touching, rich in symbolism and epic! A delightful experience and a very emotional and powerful conclusion of the Skywalker saga.

[@LEE-337]

*Tony’s left bracelet going crazy with the the green screen is more entertaining than Star Wars rise of Skywalker.*

[@jameswhearry1]

😂 "hey how's it going, the names Tom Sith, I'm kill everybody here, it going be quick and painless".....💀

[@MoonlitNyxx]

I commend you on keeping up and staying relevant with all of these movies, Tony. It’s a lot and we appreciate it because you do so much more than just movie reviews. I’m down for it all! My only request of this year is to please please review “Peanut Butter Falcon” and “Charlie’s Angels”. I want to hear your thoughts 💭

[@jordachejordan90]

Tony created a new word: eyeball jiggle! Genius

[@willigagbob8243]

Tony been creating new words.

[@christophersanchez907]

My biggest take was, how on earth does Rey's outfit stay clean throughout 90% of the movie. Otherwise from that movie was pretty cool.

[@IAmWizdom1000]

RIGHT!?

[@301.allday]

*FORCE RINSE*

[@williamstolberg5996]

I feel everything you said. This was one that’s just entertaining enough to justify a trip to the theater. But didn’t blow me away. Also, without throwing any spoilers out there. I felt there was too much spontaneous information. Like random spikes in the story ark and out the blue solutions to dire situations...decent flick though...not going to lie. I was waiting on this review😊

[@YelloDuzzit]

Mando is Helmet Mcgee!! 😂🤣😂🤣 But all the one shot close up reaction shots of the helmet is hahlarious in Mando

[@carolynwheatley2227]

I had a good time watching this movie. I'm old g. Saw the original Star Wars in 1977 as a little girl. Wrapped it up nicely especially for those of us who have been on this ride for the full 42 yrs!!

[@PlayYourSongz]

It was actually really good, Loved the way they kylo Ren was in this one.

[@BlackLeonardoMusic]

David Grant you mean Benjamin?

[@TiandreJR2414]

If you had to choose between “Return of the Jedi” or “Empire Strikes Back” , what are you going with ?

[@howardwayne8288]

Empire.... Storyline was just better for me....

[@reggiehollins5204]

Empire

[@famousthaneus9810]

RoJ was meh af fam. Empire's the best of the OT

[@RolandDeschain198]

JJ is right... but he's also wrong. You're never going to please everyone, but you can do a hell of a lot better job than they have with Star Wars. Marvel manages to pull it off time & time again with very few beats missed.

[@bsinclairfuturebillionaire]

No suit, no gravity difference for real!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@leatherjacket9]

I agree. It's difficult to deal with a beloved movie, make sequels, and follow a classic. If someone tries to make a sequel to Casablanca or Scarface or something... it will typically bomb

[@popularchat6723]

They coped out not having Rey and Finn engage in a romantic situation. They forced force much even as a stand-alone trilogy it felt forced(no pun intended). Rey Palpatine? Really?

[@IAmWizdom1000]

right how are they gonna make it so that fam can literally sense Rey's presence and not have any type of romance, but she kisses Ren after all the bs that man put her through? it sorta irked me. They literally kept Po around this man to cock block him the whole movie especially at the end lol.

[@popularchat6723]

James Etim lmfao you ain’t never lie. Hey kissing REN didn’t even make sense. She’s related to Palpi but they didn’t have her fight enough to really show her resisting the Darkside. And her Kissing Finn or Her being connected to Finn via the Force I guess would’ve made too much sense.

[@MotoroidARFC]

So the Palpatines destroyed the Skywalkers since Ben is dead?

[@serfansalot5646]

I agree with the No Expectations point, I went in there assuming it wasn't gonna be good or bad, and ended up simply enjoying the film

[@rozwynn2349]

I actually only went to see it because I found out JJ Abrams was back. The Last Jedi dragged to me and after taking a 20 minute nap I walked out, one hour into the movie. I had no intention of seeing this film until I heard JJ Abrams was back. So glad that I went, I got deeply involved in the movie. Loved it, especially the character Arc for Kylo Ren. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@madams8632]

Idk I think the storm troopers in general finally stepped it up this movie

[@curtisbannerman2934]

George Jefferson's face scrub...🤣🤣🤣

[@sdot7117]

😂 Every planet does have oxygen and the same Gravity in Star Wars lol

[@israelperez3342]

“HE” should have stayed dead imo, if you saw the movie you know who I’m talking about lol

[@poetrykidd84]

Senator Palpatine.. Horrible storyline... Finish big... Was disappointed

[@willigagbob8243]

If you saw the trailers you know who he's talking about.

[@jshox22]

Tony's stressed out Rebel character is needed in the next movie!!!!! I was in stitches!

[@MascaraManniquin]

Just had a good laugh about the Stormtroopers being trash. "Who's training these guys?" Shot in the leg, fall out. 😂😂😂😭😭😭💀💀💀

[@Inthecoverofnight]

Another 🔥 review Tony. Good job. God bless.

[@keionchase2144]

Skippity pats and Krams vs THE FORCE WHO you got?

[@DHB2]

The force can kill you with no hands... So yea 😂😂😂

[@keionchase2144]

@@DHB2 But, but FRESHLY BAKED SKIPPITY....Oh NO HANDS🤔🤔😕😕😕 I SEE YOUR POINT

[@kylosolo8815]

Force push force grab,force lightning, force choke take ya pick

[@keionchase2144]

@@kylosolo8815 FLAWLESS VICTORY....😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@kylosolo8815]

@@keionchase2144 😂😂😂

[@RyoHazuki224]

I absolutely loved Rise of Skywalker. The few gripes that I had had more to do with pacing. But thats with most movies today, the pacing is too quick. Its like they make movies for ADD-children, for people that cant sit through a slow dialogue scene. The opening few minutes of this movie had far too much going on, it was actually jarring. After that it settled down somewhat. I did like the adventure part, where they have to find some McGuffin to find another McGuffin to find where they are going. Thats all fine with me, it had some Indiana Jones flavor in that regard. The characters meshed well, the music is fantastic, and I thought they wrapped up everything nicely, as nice as they could have.

[@ricogoldstar]

The movie is Trash. "Have fun with it"? Children will play in garbage if you let them, they don't know any better, but hey kids...have FUN with it!

[@bosshoggsc3739]

I love Star Wars as a Movie Franchise BUTT, BUTT.............BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT It took some time and love to adjust to the new additions. No expectations is the best advice given.

[@bmgbaby5867]

Been waiting for this one!

[@WTDSChannel13News]

Me too eye enjoyed it. That was a point that I should have made in my review is social media and the internet are ruining a lot of movie experiences that normally we probably would enjoy because we wouldn't know that much about the movie keep in mind pre social media all we would have known as a poster or commercial that's it we would have been able to dig find out directors find out actors find out different scenes rewrites all this stuff that we can find out ruins a lot of the movies before they even come out due to social media so when it came to this particular movie I just didn't even entertain social media till after I seen the movie that was a point that I should have made in my review is social media and the internet are ruining a lot of movie experiences that normally we probably would enjoy because we would know that much about the movie keep in mind pre social media all we would have known as a poster or commercial that's it we're going to be able to dig find out the actors find out actors find out different scenes rewrite all this stuff that we can find out ruins a lot of the movies before they even come out due to social media so when it came to this particular movie I just didn't even entertain social media till after I seen the movie but I enjoyed it is the Michael Bay of Star Wars movies I'm going to keep saying it cuz it was so much Op s*** in it not bad but it is what it is

[@dr.ayannabryanphd9839]

True, stormtroopers are trained since childhood and they still can’t shoot with a damn. It’s silly in a way. Like Benny Hill chases. Also don’t be too hasty about Kylo keeping his costume off. It worked well last time.

[@virgoolokun3088]

Great video, man. You looking all sleek and aerodynamic, yo. Keep up whatever you doing. Happy New Year!

[@THEPAPERBOYZRUNLS]

Thumbs up for the helmet importance statement alone.

[@koolaiddrowland]

Yeah you're right about not going in with expectations because i did that with the last jedi and was let down. I went to this one with zero expectations and loved it. When they were on kylo rens ship and the storm troopers only got one hit it was three people against how many storm troopers they are the worst employees ever lol

[@rantsandfaves]

R.I.P Nipsey Hussle #Crenshaw #TMC

[@geeninebee]

After Last Jedi I had no more expectations going in, and I thought it could only get better. Ups, that was an expectation... My bad. And even with the plot issues Last Jedi had, I still prefer it because it was made for slightly adolescent and mature audiences. Rise of Skywalker was specifically tailored for kids of 13 and under. It strangely reminded me of the Sailor Moon 1st series finale

[@JDotWill]

Tom Sith! 😂 Yo you gotta shoot that skit Tony

[@KoolSocietyFilms]

J. Will facts @tonybaker do it lol

[@hueyx791]

Lol I would love to see a happy jolly type sit. Someone really likable although he’s gone kill everyone

[@tomadon]

pulls ship out of ocean. Hops in. Flies to another planet.

[@rozwynn2349]

🤣😂

[@PaperMario64]

Tony, check out The Clone Wars animated show by Dave Filoni. He did a great job making Anakin, and really the prequels, likable and enjoyable. Also, can we get a Mando review after you watch the finale?

[@johnthompkins9593]

The people that loved it are weirdos don't know star wars.

[@IAmWizdom1000]

John Thompkins but aren't people who love Star Wars normally weirdos anyway?

[@johnthompkins9593]

@@IAmWizdom1000 we are the right kind of weirdos

[@VerrocchioStudio]

No fiery explosions in space lol Also my gripe is the fact they maneuver through death stars or small moons or planets like we maneuver through the mall! Haha

[@hughrobertsjr.3032]

Due hard Star Wars Fan right here is it worth going to the theater to watch or wait for it to come on DVD?

[@ianj4389]

Completely disagree, but I love your comedy and respect your point of view.

[@acasualgamer2809]

As a stand-alone movie it’s good. But when you follow the story from the other movies .. this is TRRAASSSHH ‼️

[@elijah1126]

I hated the ending I would give it two stars

[@swacfan100]

You mean two 🎷😄

[@elijah1126]

Lol

[@Sharpswordherald]

They only put fin in the movie just to be the token black guy, but they wanted to make sure he wasn’t a sex symbol or attractive in anyway so that is why they had him being a Simp chasing after Ray and yelling her name all three movies. And that is why he didn’t have any facial hair or a lineup on his haircut until this last movie. They could’ve easily put in Michael B Jordan type of black guy in there or at least let the guy who plays fan come off as more masculine but they wanted to push their feminist agenda of having a strong independent woman who doesn’t need a man as the main character. And no I’m not intimidated by nor do I hate women but what I just said was straight facts

[@sphakamisozondi]

I hate Rian for making: 1. Finn a comic relief. 2. Luke a grumpy old geezer. 3. Chewie an uber driver. 4. Gravity where there shldnt be any, (I'm sure Albert and Newton are turning in their Graves). 5. Was Too long.

[@perfektg]

I'm over here cracking up watching this review because all the takeaways are truthfully hilarious! 🤣😂🤣 By the way, I enjoyed the movie too.

[@Bjay1987ful]

The stormtrooper rant got me crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DHB2]

John boyega is my darker twin so him with no facial scruff bothers me slightly

[@veksone77]

The Mandalorian doesn't take off his mask because he's not allowed to lol...

[@pilgrim5355]

You completely missed his point

[@a7pha208]

Funked Up he definitely did..

[@jjoswalt]

Them walking around on a spaceship in the middle of space without any breathing apparatus that’s what got me like what the fuck

[@jessies9081]

I liked it. Star wars fans hating on the sequels like episode I, II, and III didn't even happen.

[@michellej9003]

I have a small theory. Finn never wanted to be a storm trooper, and he found out there were others like him. Maybe it’s possible they are trash because of that? If I had to take one bullet in a fight i don’t want to be in, even if it’s in the leg or foot, I would hit the ground and stay there. Maybe that’s why?

[@zepcrazyfre]

Top 9 Star Wars films from Worst to Best: 1. Attack of the Clones 2. The Phantom Menace (I loved that film smhlol) 3. The Last Jedi 4. Revenge of the Sith 5. The Force Awakens 6. Rise of Skywalker 7. Return of the Jedi 8. A New Hope 9. Empire Strikes Back That's my 2 cents...fight me later;

[@qksilvr73]

I thought this one was much better than that last one.

[@SkarryTerry]

Damnit, when I thought Tony couldn't out do his thumbnails.😂

[@roodick85]

Mando eats,sleeps,prays and beats cheeks with the helmet on man! That's a good damn show

[@Lexio3031]

Eight movies of build up, a sequel finale to a trilogy, and to go in with no expectations...... Well the first stage of grief is denial

[@koolaiddrowland]

I wanna see if the mandalorian is going to play into this and what direction they go with thaf.

[@michaelwilson4972]

I came out the theater thinking it was a solid 3 and a half outta 5 stars. Wondered what people on letterboxd thought and they all trashed it and gave long ass paragraph reviews that nobody's trynna read. It's a Star Wars movie, lighten up!

[@nicholasbella7459]

I didnt have any expectations, but Rey has never been an interesting character and all her staring in the film reminding me of Twilight and Meet Joe Black. Movie was an hour longer than it needed to be because of all her staring off into whatever. Finn chasing around after her got annoying real quick. Kylo's arc was very much like Darth Vader's only less epic. The only parts I really enjoyed were with Poe and C3PO. This movie gets my guilty verdict.

[@ShadowVisord]

The original ending to Rise of a Skywalker would have been better where Rey and Kylo was supposed to fight each other and Palpatine wasn't in it

[@ebonih7138]

I was thrown by the kiss 😂 I missed any signs of romance between the two.