STAR WARS for a new generation

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2015)

It's beautiful to look at and the cast is awesome. The new villain Kylo Ren is fantastic and the two new leads are wonderful. The pacing is spot on, the nods and tributes to the originals are perfectly placed. I loved the movie. I do have to admit that my only issue is its lack of "soul". George Lucas IS Star Wars and separating this new franchise from him and his creative force was a huge mistake. His "presence" is greatly missed here... I was 6 years old when my parents took me to see New Hope on opening day, and I've never been the same again, so I'm not being closed minded in my opinion, I just felt like something was missing and in my opinion that someone is George Lucas.
The generation of film gosers will hopefully feel differently, and I have high hopes that the next director will at least attempt to capture the spirit that is Star Wars. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
Kylo Ren!!! (My favorite new character).