Not perfect, but definitely nostalgic

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2015)

I don't understand all of the negative reviews. Yeah it was really similar to a new hope, but so what. We've went 10 years without a Star Wars movie, and over 30 years since the last good one. The Force Awakens was really well done, it had its flaws, but there have only been a handful of movies that could be described as perfect. Episode 7 had the mesh of action, scifi, humor, and characters that made for a great movie. I am personally satisfied with this movie and I cannot even begin to understand why people are hating. I think 8.5 is the perfect rating for this movie. The problem is all the Star Wars fans are trying to compare it to the original magic of the trilogy, but at the end of the day nothing can ever beat the original magic. But this is definitely the next best thing and the closest we can get. The new cast blended perfectly with the old cast, and the special effects were on point and the story was heart felt. The chemistry between the characters is amazing too. All in all the force awakens was a great movie and a great return to the Star Wars franchise.