The Force has truly Awakened

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2016)

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is, many ways, very similar to the 1977 Original that captivated a generation and became a global phenomenon - a raucous, joyous ride through the galaxy. While the return of old faces (Han Solo, Leia, C3PO,R2D2) stirred the nostalgia bubbling in the hearts of many, The Force Awakens truly succeeds in it's new faces, particularly the characters Rey, Fin, Poe and Kylo Ren. Not to mention the bumbling, lovable BB8. The story beats echo the films that spawned it, but The Force Awakens restores the fun and energy that was sorely lacking in the prequel trilogy, and sets a new generation of Star Wars fans up for what hopefully will be a return to glory for this beloved franchise.