20 Most WTF Movie Moments Of 2019

2. The "Reylo" Kiss - Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

Star Wars Kylo Ren Rey
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There are so many baffling creative decisions made in the latest Star Wars movie, but nothing, not even the resurrection of Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), strained credibility more than the fan fiction-esque final kiss between Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

After Kylo Ren uses what remains of his Force powers to resurrect a dead Rey, he shares a passionate smooch with Rey before fading away...except this wasn't remotely earned by the narrative itself and just feels like a lazy, patronising concession to the more sentimental quarters of the fanbase.

Rey - you just kissed a guy who killed his own dad, tried to kill his own mother, and slaughtered billions of people with the Starkiller Base's laser. But you wouldn't give Finn (John Boyega) the time of day? Ugh.

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