A missed opportunity

Rating: 7/10 (15 December 2016)

I'm reviewing this against my expectations based on what I think the story could have been like. Firstly, let's just say, this film has been produced to a high standard delivering the well-loved format of the Star Wars franchise, a similar calibre to The Force Awakens. The casting is excellent, the visual effects eye-wateringly beautiful.
However, it's quite clear Disney have compromised the potential edge this story could have had, to cash in on massive audiences. I would have loved this story to be told as an intergalactic spy thriller rather than a Rebellion caper. The script was fine but rather predictable and corny. The story didn't have enough intrigue or twists for my liking.
This is a film for a new generation of fans but the old generation like me are gonna get a bit sick of being fed the same showmanship instead of progressive sci-fi action drama.
I'm a devoted Star Wars fan but if the franchise continues to churn in this direction, the Star Trek reboots are looking much, much classier.