Rise of Skywalker - rottentomatoes.com

Well at this point I'm not going to look at any more reviews. I've got an idea where critics and fans stand here. I'm basically going to go in with an open mind and just try to take the film as it is. Speaking for myself, I've liked the previous two films even though I won't say they're flawless so I think the odds are in my favor.

I will say I'm not a demanding moviegoer. I can be more forgiving of certain flaws than others. If a movie, say, is a retread of a previous film, doesn't do much new, has too many fan service stuff, etc., it doesn't necessarily kill my enjoyment of a film. I can still be entertained despite this stuff. If it's executed well and entertained me, then the movie has done its job. Plus, like with everyone else here, I've had many films come along where I've agreed with and disagreed with critics. Hell, this year I've disagreed with critics on popular films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Irishman.

I'm speaking for myself here, but I've had a movies in a franchise come before that were beaten by critics and cause trepidation, but I've sat down and watched the film and was like "Well this isn't flawless, but it's certainly not that bad". The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an example for me from recent memory.

Anyway, I'm basically saying that I think the best bet for anyone here that wants to see the film despite concern over reviews is to just go in with as open mind as possible and try to take it on its own terms. See an early showing at a cheap price if you're that concerned about disappointment. This way you won't feel like you've entirely wasted your day or money if you're disappointed. You're always rolling the dice every time you see a film. Hopefully you can go in and get your money's worth in the end. If you end up disappointed, then just pick up the pieces and move on.