Fun, action packed, but missing some of the epicness

Rating: 8/10 (17 December 2015)

Star Wars is back and it feels fresh and different. JJ's universe looks and feels gorgeous but some of the depth and epicness of the originals was lost in the process. Although the film offers exhilarating action and a very fast pace, with little time to give viewers a better understanding of whats going on across the galaxy (giving very little of what the prequels maybe gave us too much). Humor is very present, and jokes work well for most of the film, but more then once, silly quotes ruin some dramatic moments and ultimately, ruin a little bit of the epicness and gravity of some moments. The range of emotions you can get with this film however is very wide, from nostalgia to pain, from anxiety to comfort. JJ learned with the prequel's mistakes. The plot is light, uncomplicated and straightforward. It will be a huge hit with kids and people who are not very familiar with Star Wars, while the crazy amount of fan service will also please the old school fans. If you don't go to the cinema with extremely high expectations, you might even surprise yourself. It is not best Star Wars movie ever, but it's a hell lot of fun.
Enjoy!