A return worthy of the Jedi

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2015)

After two dismal prequels and one barely acceptable one filled with lackluster story telling, a complete overuse of CG and green screen, villains that instill no fear, and Jar Jar Binks the Star Wars legacy rested solely on the original three films. These films brought us excitement, they introduced us to instantly iconic characters and locations that blew our minds, special effects that made us feel like we were flying with an X-wing squadron or clashing lightsabers with Darth Vader himself and they introduced us to the classic good versus evil tale that know and love so much. The Force Awakens now too caries this impressive legacy. As soon as I heard the music and saw the bold title I got goosebumps, this film is a triumph on its own but as a part of the Star Wars story it really feels like the return that fans have awaited for so long. The new story is interesting and right from the start you feel invested in this new saga, I felt like this is a story that's really going to be special. The mix of new characters and old classics truly made me emotional, old characters fit in seamlessly and the dynamic between Rey, Finn and BB-8 works so incredibly well. As for the dark side and the villains I felt the true power and conflict behind Kylo Ren and I believe he was an intimidating bad guy and intriguing character for this new saga and one of my personal favorites from the Star Wars universe. Contrary to what some people are saying I personally feel like this was not a remake of the original films, it took the essence of those films and yet made it feel entirely new and fresh. Of course this is not a perfect film but this is certainly a perfect Star Wars film with all of the heart and soul of the original films but with a new feel to it.
As a final thought I left the cinema and I had a realisation, the original films were what my Fathers generation grew up with and passed on to me and my generation. This new saga is what my generation will grow up with and pass on to our children. The Star Wars legacy continues with The Force awakens.