Abrams’ Triumph in STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS

 

I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the Uptown Theater with some hardcore fans/friends/family. The film is very good with plenty of reverence for the original trilogy especially in its style and spirit. There are rousing action scenes and moments of poignancy and yes, sadness. Director J. J. Abrams has achieved the right mix of respect and embracing the Star Wars legacy while forging new directions for the franchise that offers some startling surprises. The classic cast blends seamlessly with the engaging new faces. There are plenty of funny lines of dialogue that enrich a well written screenplay.  I already knew halfway that this film was way better than the prequels.  It is among the better Star Wars films and ranks probably just below The Empire Strikes Back.  In fact when it ended on a memorable shot.  I wished it could still go on.  If you loved Star Wars:A New Hope, then go see this one-it is your destiny.  seamlessly with the engaging new faces. There are plenty of funny lines of dialogue that enrich a well written screenplay. I already knew halfway that this film was way better than the prequels. It is among the better Star Wars films and ranks probably just below The Empire Strikes Back. In fact when it ended on a memorable shot, I wished it could still go on. If you loved Star Wars: A New Hope, then go see this one-it is your destiny.