A tribute to the Original Trilogy, while also catering to the new generation.

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2015)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues with the Star Wars saga created by George Lucas. This movie takes place 32 years after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi(1983). After the fall of the Galactic Empire, a new threat emerges, calling themselves The First Order. The First Order is led by the villainous, Kylo Ren(Adam Driver). Now, it is up to a couple of unlikely people like, Rey(Daisy Ridley) & Finn(John Boyega), along with the help of Han Solo(Harrison Ford), Chewbacca(Peter Mayhew) & the Resistance to put an end to The First Order & their diabolical plans for the entire galaxy.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an epic film. Director J.J. Abrams has successfully reintroduced Star Wars to a new generation of viewers. Don't worry, Star Wars fans. Abrams makes sure that this film doesn't lose the essence of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope(1977), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980) & Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi(1983) & what made those movies, classics. The special effects are top notch. The 3D puts the viewer, right in the middle of the action on screen. The action set pieces of the film, are one of its many highlights. The 'droid named BB-8 is another highlight of the film. Plot wise, the film has been inspired by Episodes IV, V & VI. However, the script written by, Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams & Michael Arndt adds many interesting twists & turns so that the viewer feels like this is a brand new Star Wars adventure, while also maintaining the continuity of the previous films. You will feel extremely nostalgic as all your favorite elements of the Star Wars movies are intact. The intro, John Williams' legendary background score, the Millennium Falcon, all your favorite characters & much more. I highly recommend that newcomers should at least watch the Original Trilogy, if they truly want to thoroughly enjoy this movie. The performances are another highlight of the film. Harrison Ford is outstanding as Han Solo. Even after all these years, Ford still has the charm & wit that made Han Solo my favorite character in Star Wars. Daisy Ridley is spectacular as Rey. Ridley portrays the various emotions Rey goes through in the course of the film, effortlessly. John Boyega is superb as Finn. Boyega's portrayal of his conflicted character is commendable. Daisy Ridley & John Boyega make excellent protagonists & can definitely headline more Star Wars movies. Adam Driver is brilliant as Kylo Ren. Though Kylo Ren will never be as iconic to fans as Darth Vader, Driver still gives us an extremely menacing & intimidating antagonist. Carrie Fisher is great as Princess Leia. Oscar Isaac is good as Poe Dameron. Lupita Nyong'o & Andy Serkis are amazing in their performance captured roles of Maz Kanata & Supreme Leader Snoke, respectively. Domnhall Gleeson is impressive as General Hux. Anthony Daniels & Peter Mayhew are fantastic as C-3PO & Chewbacca, respectively. Simon Pegg is hilarious as Unkar Plutt. Gwendoline Christie & Max von Sydow are effective as Captain Phasma & Lor San Tekka, respectively. Last but certainly not the least, Mark Hamill is mind blowing in his brief yet significant role, as Luke Skywalker. The supporting cast are good too. This movie is not just an action packed spectacle. Episode VII is a film with an engaging & emotional story, a generous dose of comedy altogether interspersed with spectacular action set pieces. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a must watch, especially on the big screen. Can't wait for Star Wars: Episode VIII!