Yes it's a remake of sorts, but still enjoyable

Rating: 6/10 (5 July 2016)

Like many of the folks I have seen on this website, I too was a bit disappointed in how predictable the plot was. From a business standpoint it does make sense to stick to the tried and true Star Wars formula, this decision brings younger fans into their market but also alienates some older ones. But aside from that it was an enjoyable movie, not great but enjoyable none the less. I don't understand how a film that has excellent cinematography, good action, and decent enough dialogue can earn so many 1 star ratings. Especially since I think this movie was far better than the prequels were. When it comes to the dialogue, not having George Lucas involved actually helps this film. Mr. Lucas himself has admitted that writing dialogue is his weak spot, and in this film when people talk it actually sounds like real conversation. The pacing in this movie is excellent and it needed to be due to the predictability. As far as the characters, they have their pros and cons obviously. Rey and Finn had good chemistry together but occasionally you'll find yourself thinking "how come this girl is amazing at everything she tries, right off the bat". When it comes to the villain, Kylo Ren is very complex. At times it feels like they're revealing too much of his personal emotions for him to be menacing, but it also could be used to build his character if they plan on keeping him as the antagonist. Like I said before, the main problem in this movie is that it's more or less a rehash of A New Hope. I'm sure that let people down initially but if you understand that before watching it, you'll probably enjoy the movie anyways. It's well executed, well choreographed and all things considered it is a good movie. It's not a 10 star movie, it certainly isn't a 1. If you're on the fence just give it a shot, you might be pleasantly surprised.