In many ways it is a celebration of the universe while also an expansion of it. The story lacks originality but more than makes up for it in energy, non-stop heart-thumping thrills and excitement, generosity, a cheerfulness that is positively space operatic, vibrant charm and a few fresh twists along the way. The characters are memorable with easily identifiable leads, the original trilogy characters bringing a lot of affectionate nostalgia and a well executed if not iconic (not by Darth Vader standards anyhow) villain in Kylo Ren (unpredictable and dangerous but feeling he is morally justified). While it certainly dazzles in spectacle and action, 'Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens' doesn't feel too big, too noisy or too chaotic at the expense of creating memorable characters, a fun story and brains and heart. JJ Abrams, and this may be considered blasphemy, does a much better job here than he did with his 'Star Trek' reboot films, here he keeps the original spirit of the original trilogy intact while giving the film its own identity at the same time. Exemplified by bringing back major characters from the original trilogy in supporting roles. However, instead of being done in a cheap and slap-in-the-face way, it felt like an affectionate and nostalgic homage. It has been criticised for being a re-hash of 'A New Hope', understandably.
'Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens' is not the most original plot-wise. The best 'Star Wars' film since 'The Return of the Jedi?' Yes. Better than the prequels? Absolutely, and although some may disagree this is saying a lot. Finally mustering the courage, count me in as somebody who loved 'Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens'. Didn't think the prequel films were that bad personally, but they had a lot wrong with them and were a long way from great, especially 'Attack of the Clones'.ĭespite seeing 'Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens' around the time it first came out (maybe a little after), there was a long time of being put off by the vitriolic hate it's gotten here and the practical war zone there is in order to review it (even when it was critically acclaimed).
Especially 'Empire Strikes Back' while considering 'A New Hope' a genre landmark. Loved the original 'Star Wars' films as a kid, still do.
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