Phew ...

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2015)

I went into the movie almost fearful.Wasn't sure at all, if this baby could possibly be rocked. I was relieved to say the least.
Considering the notion, that more sequels are to come, the movie doesn't give away too much with TFA, after all, there needs to be a bit flesh left for the next ones. Although the movie is on some levels completely NOT-Star Wars, I loved the fact how it bridged nicely to the older movies, which in turn turned it into Star Wars as we remember it.A few surprises, yes, and one big one for me personally, I see no reason to be harsh on the writers for using known plots from 4 and 6. TFA in my eyes is clearly to be understood as a way to give us older fans of SW a reconnecting straw to our memories from back then as well as way for new generations to feel and connect to the thrill of SW but on this new level. TFA is the entry point for the next ones,they HAD to build it somehow.. On the business side I have to say they managed extremely well, to continue a well established franchise with so much passion for the feel of SW.And knowing that our favorite actors of SW like CF, HF and MH are getting older they did a great job to introduce the new characters and let us viewer accept them. And let's be real, one day the old stars will be gone forever but we have accepted the new ones. I understand the mixed feelings about Adam Driver. During the movie I myself was puzzled why they chose him. But the longer I was watching him, I could see why they chose him. And they picked the perfect one. What I liked very much in the TFA is, that for once it was not the dark side tempting a character but the good side. A really new thing in Hollywood. And a welcome change, I have to say. I've kind of had it with the good always being tempted by the bad. It's VERY refreshing to see the bad being tempted by the good. Overall, I clearly feel a paradigm shift happen in Hollywood and thus in SW. TFA is not the only one that has this strange new feel to it. Almost as if Hollywood forces us into new habits we don't really want, yet, Like forcing us to drink water when we are used to sirup. I am VERY relieved it turned out as good as it did. Thank you for not messing this up.