Star Wars: The
Force Awakens
It was like
seeing old friends again, human and non-human. This film is very nostalgic, it
harkens back to the first Star Wars film in 1977 (which I saw eleven times). There
are numerous similarities between the two films. The same X wing star fighters
are used, the Millennium Falcon was dusted off, and even the rebel attack
formations were copied. Jumping to light
speed was choreographed in the same manner as before and the Death Star was super-sized.
This connection between this film and the original Star Wars legitimizes J.J.
Abrams and films to follow.
Han Solo and
Chewbacca made the scene. Harrison Ford showed the effect of thirty eight years
on his grizzled face. Chewie on the other hand looked marvelous, no grey fur
anywhere. Princes Leia was de-bund and is now a general; rehab worked wonders. The
dear old droids made cameo appearances.
There are new characters. Finn, the
ex-Stormtrooper now rebel, Rey (female) the scavenger, Poe the new ace pilot
and the scene stealing rolli polli droid, BB-8 (destined to be the number one
Christmas toy) This is the foundation
for the franchise going forward. There is a phalanx of bad guys that I cannot
talk about.
I would
really like to say something about the plot, but I value my life!
For a fanboy
it is a feast for the eyes and ears. The John Williams score soars. For those
who have never seen Star Wars (only God knows who they may be), this is still a
watchable and entertaining film.
This film is
critic proof. In the end this movie is a shameless set up for the sequel (did I
say too much?). May the force be with the box office.
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