The Force Is Stronger Than Ever!

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2015)

The most awaited film of the recent times, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens finally arrived in India today! Being a fan-boy, I treated myself a ticket to celebrate my Xmas inside the cinema. And luckily & expectedly, the seventh installment in the main Star Wars film series, packs a solid punch!
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is SOLID ENTERTAINMENT. Its a Blockbuster made with passion & ambition. The Writing is crisp, The Direction is tight, The Performances work & The Visual Effects are O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G! In short, The Force Is Stronger Than Ever!
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Synopsis: Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is a Terrific continuation to a legendary, cult legacy. The storyline is packed with several twists & turns, which by the way, offer some extremely shocking moments. I wouldn't want to spoil your fun, but all I can say is, this is the most thrill driven Star Wars flick in ages.
J. J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan & Michael Arndt's Screenplay is arresting all through. What I loved about the narrative is that, despite the legendary characters who appear here, the story gives scope to newer characters to take the lead & particularly builds a Great Villain in Kylo Ren. And its all because the Writing remains power-packed. A special mention for the wonderfully laced humour. It compliments the goings-on so well!
J. J. Abrams has lived his dream. And The Fan-boy in him has left no stone unturned to make a Blockbuster to reckon with. And he delivers, as his Direction remains tight. Dan Mindel's Cinematography is top-class. Mary Jo Markey & Maryann Brandon's Editing is very well-done. Art & Costume Design are excellent. Visual Effects are the highpoint of the enterprise. John Williams's Score is unmatchable, yet again!
Performance-Wise: Its such a joy to watch Harrison Ford return as Han Solo. The Legend shines & its indeed a pleasure to watch him kick-ass. Carrie Fisher is back as General Leia Organa & so is Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Their appearances are brief here, but effective. Of the newer cast, Daisy Ridley as Rey, is sensational. The actress shows tremendous potential & performs with enviable confidence. John Boyega as Finn, is lovable & contribute to some of the film's funniest moments. Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, is first-rate, as usual. But its Adam Driver turn as the villainous Kylo Ren, who stands out. Driver creates an all-new menace, paying a perfect homage to the Eternal Darth Vader! Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux & The Legendary Max von Sydow as Lor San Tekka, leave a mark, while Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata, provides a superb vocal performance.
On the whole, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' lives up to the expectations & offers great entertainment. Don't Miss It!