Star Wars - The JJ Style

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2015)

I really had a great expectations on Star Wars: The Force Awakens which directed by JJ. Especially JJ is one of the great director who best in sci-fi.
But after watching it, I just feel that it was only OK or only above average film. Don't get me wrong, let me explain more details in here.
I love JJ Abrams film, it got the impact, his kinda way of telling story, the uniqueness of character he directed.....definitely star wars the latest trilogy have his shadow or his own feeling in it.
But of course, viewers / audience will compare his works with the previous classic star wars (especially IV, V, VI), and also may compare to his previous works like star trek, etc.
No doubt, can see that JJ Abrams pays tribute to George Lucas and the classic star wars trilogy, the opening, the transition, music, almost everything was copied the same like the IV, V and VI. And when its cross over with the directional of JJ Abrams, it definitely will have a different chemistry which will bring this sequel to another level.
But if compare to JJ Abrams Star Trek, I may found star trek will be more entertaining, because JJ have use his own unique way of telling story, to change the original idea of what previous classic star trek was but still maintain the spirit on it.
As for star wars the force awakens, can really see JJ Abrams was working very hard to break through it and maintain the original spirit, yes it is, but some how, just feel that some part of the story telling may be too much or over? and some part may be too "easily" or too "simplified" to move over to another chapter. It had many things to tell in 2 hours time, but you may feel a bit lost or emptiness too.
But, no doubt, it still quite entertaining, fun, the x-wings which appears again on theater, will definitely give you heart pumping and excitement, overall still good.
Just may be my expectations was a bit over? or may be it goes to the same with other viewers / audience too.
Well, it still good to see star wars back in action, but for sure, it is better than the episode I, II and III. :)