A Masterful Return of an Epic and Fantastic Saga.

Rating: 8/10 (17 December 2015)

So many years ago, in this very galaxy, a young generation of people witnessed the birth of one of the greatest fantasy stories in existence. Each and every viewer succumbed to the magnificent world that had been created for their delight and the fantastic characters that conveyed all this information. A fictional universe so strong and magnetic, that despite its downs and inevitable flaws felt so real.
No film is perfect, The Force Awakens isn't an exception, and neither are any of all other Star Wars movies, but what a ride it was. J.J Abrams pulled off something incredibly difficult, combining six movies and old characters to a new generation and a progression of the story, while still expanding the internal mythos of Star Wars. Although there are a few plot points that felt stretched, overall the story felt natural and, above everything else, imersive. We were introduced to fantastic characters portrayed by phenomenal actors through a fast-paced chain of events that simultaneously kept us on the edge of our seats, but still providing room for contemplation and relaxation, and a major emotional bond.
Retaining similarities to the Original Trilogy was necessary, so we would feel the most at home and in touch with what we know from that era and those characters, and preparing the ground for future movies. As always, John Williams soundtrack is on spot, never disappointing and permanently reminding us of what Star Wars feels like.
Visually, this movie is unparalleled in quality. The use of practical effects was perfect and the CGI felt natural and, obviously, necessary. Above all these evident traits of visual quality exists a tone of astonishing and fresh cinematography, which served a pivotal role along the development of the plot.
Although this movie is not without its flaws, they are mostly understandable and certainly irrelevant when faced with such a wondrous film. I give my thanks to Abrams and all the production and crew involved in this movie for allowing me to submerge once again in the magical world of Star Wars.