Wow, 3000+ reviews already; But, what the heck, I loved it!

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2016)

Thirty or so years after the Rebels got rid of the Emperor, the Dark Forces have risen again. Their new leader, Snoke (Andy Serkin), has a wily, evil assistant, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and a trustworthy General Hux (Domnhall Gleeson). In addition, the last great leader of the Good Forces, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), has gone into hiding. Yet, there is hope. A fighter pilot, Poe (Oscar Isaac) has secured a vital part of a map leading to Luke and hides it in a new age droid, BB8. This is a good thing, as Poe find himself captured by Ren. This roly poly droid lands on a desert planet where Rey (Daisy Ridley) is eeking out a living in scrap metal and waiting for her relatives to return. She captures BB8 and teams up with a Storm Trooper deserter, Finn (John Boyega) to get the information to General Leia (Carrie Fisher). Stealing a battered flying machine from the scrap yard, they are startled to learn it is the old Milleniem Falcon when they are picked up by a larger, scavenger ship piloted by Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his faithful Chewbacca. Naturally, Han, though glad to have his ship back, is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Dark Side. This is ten times so because Han knows who this Kylo Ren is and its killing him inside. Nevertheless, Han, Chewie, Rey, Finn, BB8, Maz (Lupita Nyong'o) , Poe, General Leia and others team up to defeat Ren, Hux, and their BRAND NEW superweapon powered by the energy of a giant star. Who's going down? What a grand entry into the realm of Star Wars films, fans. Old and new cast members are total delights, especially Ridley and Driver. Then, too, the costumes, cool gadgets, sets, effects, script and buoyant direction join forces to make a visual and heartfelt movie. This viewer loved Rey's garb immensely, an elegant scrap of wisp. One word of caution. There are some scenes and happenings which may be hard for the youngest kids to handle. Yet, all in all, join forces with your loved ones and make time for SW VII!