Safe As Possible J.J. Abrams.

Rating: 6/10 (23 December 2015)

We all knew going into the new Star Wars film that J.J. Abrams feared ruining the original story about as much as 'The New Order' feared 'The Resistance' locating Luke Skywalker before they do - so, what's the best way to come out looking like the lone hero? By being J..J Abrams, that's how. The play-it-by-the-book guy he's always been. A guy capable of making a good film, but, so far, not having the guts to do what has to be done to make that great film most directors dream about.
So, does 'Star Wars' live up to expectations? If you're a fan of the original trilogy, you're going to have fun here. It's practically a reboot - with weaker characters, better special effects, and less than stellar acting. So, I'll post three of the weaker moments in the film.
1. Han Solos Death - You take a classic character, maybe the best character in the film's franchise, and give him the most anti-climatic death imaginable. There was more emotion from Ben Solo (Kylo Ren,) the guy responsible for killing him, than from anyone else in the film. If I were a betting man, I'd put my money on the audience being more broken up about the death, than any character in the film (Chewie was ready to roll just minutes after the fact.) Who can blame him, right? I mean she is slightly prettier than Harrison Ford.
2. Kylo Ren - You're going to stretch this guy on for how many more films? The entire plot is based around both sides finding Luke Skywalker.. 'The New Order' fears that IF 'The Resistance' locates Skywalker first, it'll put an end to their evil plan... So, fast forward a bit - well, to the end of the film, I guess.. Shortly after Kylo Ren gets destroyed by our supposedly untrained female Jedi, we hear the words - 'It's time to put Kylo Ren through his final training.' So, your biggest fear is Luke Skywalker, yet you send out a villain who hasn't even completed his final training? Unless his final training includes Rocky Balboa and Master Yoda, I don't see how the disappointment in Kylo Ren's character can be redeemed. The mystery is gone, the hype is dead. And, no, Adam Driver, your hand gestures won't work on me either.
3. 'The Emperor' - Uh, I mean ''Supreme Leader'' looks as if he were ripped from a 'Harry Potter' book. Nice job there, guys. Probably a bigger disappointment than Kylo Ren.
Random Ramblings of a Madman: ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' is a good film. It's a safe film. J.J. Abrams can rest at night knowing he was never in any danger of ruining the franchise. Some of you think it's the best film ever made.. The rest of us have to find a reason to bother watching the upcoming story, because Luke Skywalker training his daughter is about as lame, and J.J. Abrams-esque as a film can get. A showdown between Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren lost most of it's flare, but I can see it coming from a mile away - as Luke lies on the ground taking his last breath, calling for Rey - 'Rey, I am your FATHER.' Rey crying, now trained to defeat Kylo Ren, whom she already destroyed in the first film, ready to get revenge for her father in the 3rd film.. and us just eating that predictable, rehashed garbage like it's Thanksgiving Dinner... I just hope Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma had enough time to have a few children, so the series can continue through 2025.