Epic!

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2015)

My childhood was filled with the original trio of Star Wars movies, numbers IV/V/VI in the series, and they blew me away. A New Hope (IV) remains one of my all-time favourite movies. As a result, I found the prequels a complete letdown, as did many others. So I approached The Force Awakens (VII) with some reservations.
We saw it in the IMAX, best seats in the centre, and the 3D effects were excellent, as was the audio.
The acting was top-notch, from new and old cast members. The script was snappy and there was some great humour interspersed with some really touching moments.The different generations of actors really meshed well and there was obvious chemistry between them all.
The story moved along at a cracking pace (the two hours+ flashed past in no time!). The CGI was well used and meshed well with the traditional effects. The locations were amazing, as was the cinematography.
JJ Abrams has created a worthy addition to the series and I await the next instalment keenly!