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Rushed Exposition and Its Consequences
In The Rise of Skywalker, rapid exposition and a lack of contextual buildup are prevalent. Major plot points—such as the use of Sith artifacts or the origin of Palpatine's survival—are dumped on viewers without sufficient explanation or emotional framing. The film treats these revelations as procedural checkboxes rather than meaningful story elements, undermining their potential impact.
This approach results in a plot that feels shallow and disconnected. Instead of fostering suspense or wonder, it leaves viewers bewildered and disengaged. The movie sacrifices emotional investment in favor of pushing plot from one scene to the next.