The Best Thing Thing That Could Have Happened to Star Wars

Rating: 9/10 (23 December 2015)

The Best Thing Thing That Could Have Happened to Star Wars Is Lucas handing it over.
This may have been my favorite Star Wars. Empire was my favorite, until tonight. I need to see it again but so far its a winner.
Certainly not a perfect 10. Sure there's recycled themes and situations but it was so well done (and with new twists) that it kept my interest. Plot holes? Sure but most pretty tame or explainable.
The effects were good, but the characters (new and old) and the amazing acting is what stole the movie. Lots of stuff in there for die-hard fans and a bit overly nostalgic at times bit still close to a 10.
BB-8 is worth the price of admission. Adam Driver's acting ability exceeds what was on screen, so hopefully he'll be allowed to really shine in the next movies. Rey was spectacular. Harrison Ford was believable whereas Fisher a bit too tame.
I don't understand the overly negative reviews. Maybe I'm just too willing to enjoy it for what it was instead of what I thought it should be. So far everyone I know either really liked it or LOVED IT. I can't wait to see it again.