Star Wars: The
Force Awakens (Star Wars Episode VII) is more than awesome—it’s moresome.
The movie takes its time to introduce us to the new heroes of the galaxy: Finn,
the rebel stormtrooper, and Rey, the scavenger waiting for her parents to
return.
The last
addition to this cast is Kylo Ren, the grandson of Darth Vader and the new
antagonist. Like Darth Vader, he has a mentor guiding him in the ways of the
dark side.
The movie moves
fast and slick, with no dull moments. My friend and I were completely drawn in
by familiar scenes, like:
- The destruction of Starkiller Base, which feels
reminiscent of the Death Star’s destruction.
- The emotional father-son reunion.
This 2015 space
opera was directed, co-produced, and co-written by J.J. Abrams. It’s the
seventh installment in the Star Wars film series and the first of a
new trilogy. The movie is set about 30 years after Return
of the Jedi (1983). Luke Skywalker had begun training a new
generation of Jedi until one of his apprentices turned on him. After the
incident, Luke, the last Jedi, disappears.
A new dark side
order, called The First Order, has risen from the ashes of the Galactic Empire.
They seek to eliminate Luke and the Republic.
Standing in
their way is The Resistance, backed by the Republic and led by Luke’s twin
sister, Leia. However, The Resistance isn’t strong enough to take down The
First Order alone, so they search for Luke to gain his help in stopping this
new dark force.
Disney wanted to
cash in big on this movie to recoup their $4 billion purchase of the franchise
and Lucasfilm. They brought back the original team: Luke Skywalker (Mark
Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca,
and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2.
What I
appreciated most about this movie is the plot. It’s accessible enough for new
fans while still satisfying longtime Star Wars lovers. The movie
opens with the classic Star Wars intro, complete with the scrolling
text, bringing both new and old fans together on the same page.
Thanks to CGI,
we get to see incredible and memorable flight scenes, packed with explosions,
thrills, and drama.
Disney is sure to set records with this movie. It’s already received critical acclaim and continues to break box office records as the days go by. You have to see this, it is a wonderful addition to the Star Wars franchise.
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