Am I one with the force, the force is with me.

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2016)

The abyss and frustration that enveloped recent past Star Wars movies has been filled! I just walked out of the premiere and just keep saying WOW! Hardcore fans of Episodes 4-6 have a real treat in store, and new comers are greeted with an excellent stand alone film filled with amazing character development, unfolding plot, and a cinematography masterpiece!
Characters- amazing! so thought provoking, in depth, and absolutely detailed performances by the actors. Even Darth Vader has that same jaunt in his step as the original. The cast didn't miss a beat, and no detail of their character went overlooked. I smell some serious nods for one cast member in particular, you all can guess who.
Plot- The plot started off a little disjointed and confusing. You know this is a story about how the rebel alliance gets the plans for the Death Star but that's about it. I have to admit i was a little fearsome the first 20 minutes are so of the movie, with having to learn all the new names, and jumping around to multiple different planets that have not been seen or explored in the Star Wars Cinematic Universe yet. Boy did my patience pay off. They answer just about every question you could possibly conceive and looking back realize the creative approach they took really played more into character development and building an entire experience. Have patience padawan, push through and the force will reveal everything.
Cinematography- The graphics and animations seamlessly meld into the elaborate, impressive and detailed sets I would expect from Old Hollywood, and every picture captures the imagination with possibility and information. A lot of my complaints with Episodes 1- 3 were that their efforts in technology advancements seemed unfocused, poorly guided, and without reflection, giving life to unspeakable horrors like JarJar Binks and flashy incoherent lightsaber swordplay. This movie transports you back to the technological era that existed in Episodes 4-6 and gets rid of the unnecessary clutter and disorganization that plagued previous Star Wars movies. By far the most impressive aspect of this film.
I was extremely worried about where Disney would take this franchise (especially after the standard and steady reintroduction they gave with episode 7) and those fears have been put to rest. Kudos Cast and Crew, I look forward to the next adventure to a Galaxy far far away...