1917 opens with no grandeur, no spectacle, but a dreamy view of a vast meadow; of the landscapes of northern France where the British are stationed during the First World War.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is not the finale you’re looking for. Its superfluous fan pandering along with unjustified retconning of story beats from previous films is moot. However, despite the many problems it has, it does make for an enjoyable ride in the galaxy far, far away.

Doctor Sleep is a sequel that manages to respect the classic story and stand on its own. And that is rare to see these days.