A Huge Disappointment

Rating: 5/10 (11 July 2016)

This film is essentially a remake of the original Star Wars (episode IV) and, for me, it was a huge disappointment. The original film had many visual effects that were new and original. Working with the much enhanced palette of computer graphics, this film is visually boring and introduces nary an original image or sequence. The creativity that turned a space soap opera into the most influential film of its time is sadly lacking in this new opus. The film introduces a set of new characters for the many Star Wars sequels yet to come. And again, not one really strikes a creative note as a basis for future episodes. I loved the original three Star Wars (IV, V and VI). This film is a miss.