Kids of the Force

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 2015)

Very frequently, we can hear promises and vows, coming from movie creators and producers. They tell us, that their next movie is going to be unique, exceptional and, then it's going to delight all of us so much, that we will look forward to see the sequel (sometimes even more than just one). Unfortunately, most of these words turn out, as an elements of huge marketing machine, and they're not being reflected in final version of films in cinemas. That's the main reason, why we should be really happy - because, all of what J.J. Abrams has promised us, is being proved in Episode VII. And there have been a lot of it.
What it really means : "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"? It's not only the movie with extremely high budget, made to earn billions dollars from viewers' pockets. It's production created by fans and directed to other fans. Three years long process of preparing whole world for continuation it's lovely sci-fi saga, let Abrams to deliver us the movie, which is not only the next part of our beloved Star Wars series but also the biggest tribute to the Oryginal Trylogy, ever made.
Abrams couldn't have made any mistake. He had known, what would have happened to him, if he had failed. As we can see now, such pressure has turned out greatly helpful. He has directed the movie, which could comply with any possible requirements. Quick and dynamic action, which absence has been painfully perceptible in New Trylogy, is the basic component of the whole story. Thanks to that fact, it perfectly fits to "New Hope", "The Empire Strikes Back", and "Return of the Jedi", and also extends them, about new galactic adventure, narrated in more contemporary style. Because of that, "The Force Awakens" is going to satisfy older fans as like those, which scarcely start their experience with universe created by George Lucas.
If you are familiar with 1977's Episode IV, you will surely notice pretty much references and easter eggs, taken verbatim from it. Some of them are, unfortunately, too literal, what can make you fill, that you're probably watching the remake of the first Star Wars movie. However, the amount of fresh ideas and conceptions is much bigger. Comedy potential of character is being used in right way (so don't worry, you won't find here another Jar Jar Binks). In connection with great plot, it makes from Episode VII simply one of the best blockbusters of the last decade.
The choice of the cast members is also faultless. The return of well-known, elder actors (Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels) was, of course, indispensable. They are direct connections between "The Force Awakens" and previous episodes. Although, congratulations shouldn't be addressed only to them but also to the younger ones, for which it's their first appearance in any Star Wars movie or even in any such a big production. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac (ok, let's be honest - the last one has a much experience, after taking part in "Ex Machina") have created unique styles for their characters. They've given them a great opportunity to become memorable symbols of Third Trylogy, using their potential. Thanks to that, we know the motivations of all of new heroes and we'll look forward to seeing the next part of their adventures. Is there any better way to form movie characters? I don't think so.
If you still can't understand the reason of success of Episode VII, take a ballpoint and write down all the things, which you've loved in Original Trylogy. From what should you start? Lightsaber duels? Sky-battles? Han Solo's repartees? Villains wandering on the decks of Star Destroyers? Or maybe, just...the Force? All of those classic elements, you can find in newest Abrams's movie. "The Force Awakens" not only extend this amazing universe but also redefines, what we call Star Wars.
Has "The Force Awakens" deserved for huge level of agitation, which has grown around it during last three years? Certainly, yes. With the support of Micky Mause Company, Lucasfilm revived the legendary series, giving it a new opportunity for gaining next generation of fans. There are people who say, that Disney will literally "consume" Star Wars, by bringing us new movie, every single year. But, if their productions are going to be similar to the last one, I can only say : "enjoy" to all of them. ;)