Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – What Went Wrong?

The video critiques 'The Rise of Skywalker', highlighting its failure to satisfyingly conclude the Star Wars saga. It discusses the film's reliance on repetition and nostalgia, comparing it to historical and philosophical concepts of repetition. The video argues that the film's callbacks to previous Star Wars movies lack the emotional weight and context that made the originals successful, resulting in a parody rather than a meaningful continuation.

What was the initial promise made by JJ Abrams regarding the Rise of Skywalker?

• It would introduce new characters.

• It would be the longest Star Wars film.

• It would tie up all previous storylines.

• It would focus on a single character's journey.

Which character is tasked with ending the Jedi in the Rise of Skywalker?

• Rey

• Finn

• Poe

• Kylo Ren

According to George Lucas, what is a recurring theme in the Star Wars saga?

• The rise of new technology

• History repeating itself

• The importance of family

• The power of friendship

What philosophical concept does JJ Abrams incorporate into the Star Wars films?

• Existentialism

• Nihilism

• Repetition of history

• Determinism

How does Karl Marx's view of history differ from Hegel's in the context of the Rise of Skywalker?

• History is a cycle of peace and war.

• History repeats as a farce.

• History is a linear progression.

• History is unpredictable.

What is a major critique of the Rise of Skywalker according to the analysis?

• It is too short.

• It introduces too many new characters.

• It focuses too much on one character.

• It relies heavily on nostalgia without originality.

What is the relationship between Rey and Palpatine revealed in the film?

• She is his granddaughter.

• She is his daughter.

• She is his apprentice.

• She is unrelated to him.

What inconsistency is highlighted about Palpatine's character in the Rise of Skywalker?

• His new costume.

• His unexplained survival.

• His lack of screen time.

• His sudden change of heart.

What does the Rise of Skywalker fail to do according to the critique?

• Introduce new planets.

• Create a unique identity.

• Develop new technology.

• Focus on side characters.

What is the main reason for the Rise of Skywalker's reliance on past films?

• To introduce new themes.

• To reduce production costs.

• To appeal to a younger audience.

• To capitalize on nostalgia.