Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.5 |
| Video | | 4.5 |
| Audio | | 4.5 |
| Extras |  | 5.0 |
| Overall | | 4.5 |
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Martin Liebman March 31, 2020
Disney and Best Buy have collaborated on a store exclusive SteelBook release for 'Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.' The disc and
digital content is identical to that found in the wide release. See the 'Special Features and Extras' section of the review below
for more on the SteelBook's look and feel.
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Disney's glossy, smooth SteelBook will not show too many fingerprints if only for the color scheme that is a bit more forgiving. The front panel depicts
Kylo Ren, down in a crouched position, right hand on the ground in support, left holding his trademark red lightsaber behind him. He is wearing his
reconstructed mask. He appears in front of a divided color background, with blue on the left and red on the right. The film's title appears centered on
the Y-axis while it's a bit above center on the X-axis. The words "Star Wars" in white debossed lettering and familiar type appear center. "The Rise of
Skywalker" is
sandwiched in between. The rear panel depicts Rey, facing towards the viewer's right, in a battle pose with her blue lightsaber in a position ready to
strike. A large wall of blue water appears behind her. It almost looks as if a ghostly figure is in the water directly behind and above her. The panels
reference a key lightsaber duel between the characters outside of a familiar location on a previously visited world. The spine is a flat black color with the
film's title in white running along its length. An UltraHD logo has been placed at the top and a LucasFilm logo at the bottom.
Inside, the digital copy code floats; there are no tabs on the left-hand side. One disc appears on its own hub on the left-hand side while the two others
are situated on the right in staggered-stacked formation. The inner print is a two-panel spread that features the Millennium Falcon cockpit
interior. Rey and Chewbacca are in the front pilot and co-pilot seats, respectively, while Poe Dameron and Finn are behind, the former in the center and
the latter on the right.
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
This is a very attractive SteelBook. The colors and character images on the front and rear are excellent, and what better Star Wars location
than the Falcon interior for an inside spread. The UHD picture and sound content are first-rate and the supplements are wonderful, too. Very
highly recommended.
