Simply Marvelous

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2015)

I've had the displeasure of speaking to a few people who called this movie the worst Star Wars movie ever. This is simply not the case. The movie definitely played things safe by echoing a lot of what happened in episodes IV and V. But that didn't necessarily make it predictable. "The Force Awakens" was written to regain the trust of the fans who were scorned by the infamous prequel trilogy. And this movie succeeds brilliantly. The humor is never forced in this film. And every funny scene is actually funny! The special effects are used sparingly, and the practical effects look wonderful.
To make a long story short, any true Star Wars fan will love this movie. But you don't have to be a Star Wars fan walking into the theater to enjoy it. Anyone who hates the movie is arguably still bitter from the last few movies to be willing to give this movie a chance. But trust me, it is worth the watch.