The Force Awakens to Great Applause!

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2016)

Star Wars: Episode 7-The Force Awakens (2015): Dir: J.J. Abrams / Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac: The Force Awakens to the best film in the franchise since Star Wars. Inner battles and abilities surface with the search on for Jedi Luke Skywalker whose whereabouts are on a map hidden in a small droid. Daisy Ridley plays Rey, a scavenger who comes into possession of the droid but secretly possesses powers similar to that of a Jedi. When Skywalker's lightsaber responds to her she begins to question her origins. John Boyega plays Fin, a Stormtrooper for the First Order whose experience during an opening battle has him question the First Order. After rescuing a fighter pilot taken prisoner he joins the Resistance in their fight. Harrison Ford returns as an aged Han Solo who is still in dept along with his Wookie sidekick Chewbacca. When faced again with former princess Leia they realize that their own son has joined the First Order and must be coaxed back to the Resistance. This is a risk that is potentially dangerous when entering enemy base. Adam Driver plays Kylo Ren, dark warrior and son of Han and Leia. He is powerful but flawed, especially when he underestimates Rey's abilities. Oscar Isaac plays a fighter pilot whom Fin rescues. He is said to be the best the Resistance has. Director J.J. Abrams successfully steered the Star Trek franchise in a positive direction and here he moves the Star Wars franchise beyond those horrible prequels and awakens loyal fans to the electrifying special effects and blazing action they celebrate while a new generation awakens to new visions. Score: 9 / 10