JJ Abrahms succeeds where many men have gone before.

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2013)

Recreating characters that are so ingrained into media and social memory in a way that does not steal from its predecessor is quite a difficult task that has failed miserably in the past (if not generating a few few baby boomer bucks). Yet this summer blockbuster is repeatedly impressive and wildly thrilling. The "pre-quel" plot both stays true to the TV series and at the same time is all so incredibly new. The timing of action, drama, machismo and humor are flawless, exhilarating and fresh, relegating the original space good guys of Star Wars to cute, but dated, action heroes. Really happy for the Target recommendation! Without getting too deep into actors portraying other actor stereotypes, this cast was quite special in making me forget our aging icons pitching products and remember the strong characters who entered our living rooms every week.