Brilliant film! Star Wars is BACK!!!

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2016)

Firstly, a note to the haters of this film, who refer to themselves as 'die hard fans' who have been bashing and nitpicking this film...the expanded universe is gone. Let it go. Also, the Thrawn Trilogy is gone too, and will not be made into a film. Let it go.
*breathe out. calm.*
This film absolutely blew me away. After the prequels debacle, I held strong reservations about any modern Star Wars film. I was wrong this time. Star Wars The Force Awakens is a brilliant, fast paced, exciting film.
The two leads, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega shine as Rey and Finn, much to the chagrin of the minority of'die hard' (read 'stubborn, conceited) old fans, I feel. They do an excellent job of picking up the mantle. They have a real chemistry on screen, not bogged down with romantic rubbish.
Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew are on top form as Han Solo, and Chewbacca, adding a fun nod back to the originals.
Another welcome return is Carrie Fisher as General Leia, who comes across as war weary, and wracked with guilt (not saying why)
Finally, we have the two polar opposites. Oscar Isaacs as the heroic Poe Dameron, and Adam Driver as the evil Kylo Ren. Both are outstanding in their respective roles.
The action scenes crackle with almost tangible energy, the music is amazing, and there is a surprising amount of humour.
JJ Abrams has nailed it with this one, and I highly recommend seeing it with family, as these are the intended audience.
Destined to be a classic!