oh so bad rehash of original-had to be a money grab by George

Rating: Null/10 (23 December 2015)

George Lucas has gotten old and run out of fresh ideas. Anyone who saw the first Star Wars will be watching a very poor facsimile. For those who haven't seen the first Star Wars you'll be watching a very poor facsimile.
Terrible character development. Couldn't figure out why the two main characters are drawn to each other. In the original Han, Luke, Leia, Chewee, and Obi Wan meet and join forces in a believable way. The entire movie revolves around the adventure that brings these people together as life long friends. You can see the progression of their friendship. In this movie it is unbelievable that these two characters could or would bond. There is no plot line that makes their bonding understandable.
They meet and run away from an attack. He leaves and she goes after him like a long lost love. They meet again and she gets captured. He chases after her like a long lost love. Just can't be believed or understood.
The girl accesses the force as if she is a Jedi Master. In the original Luke had to be taught how to focus on using the force. In sequels they are always training young Jedis to use the force. Some had abilities that were recognizable and were recruited to be trained. Remember young Anikan. The idea that this girl knows how to use all these abilities like a Jedi Master goes against every other notion of the force put forth in earlier films.
The resistance has to destroy another death star. Hidden in a droid are the answers everyone seeks. The attack on the death star is exactly like the attack scene in the original. The aircraft and the outfits are exactly the same. After 40 years it's impossible to believe technology didn't change the weaponry and the flight suits.
I guess we should expect to see another American Graffiti remake. Of course it will suck because George has gotten old and forgotten how to make movies. But don't worry, at $10 a ticket he'll still make millions.