The Force is awoken, alive, and well

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2015)

After a year of skepticism, cynicism, and the like, Episode VII is finally here...and I couldn't be happier! Everything that was hated in the prequels is mostly absent from this installment and, it is a jolt of lightning for the series. We once again have a Star Wars with relatable, deep, and charming characters, meaningful, well-written dialogue, and beautiful, practical special effects. My one true criticism is unfortunately a spoiler, so I won't go into details. One thing people are having a problem with is the abundance of parallels between 1977's original. These parallels are obvious and whether or not they are an issue is up to opinion. Overall, it didn't bother me in the slightest. If you're a fan ready to see Star Wars returned to its former glory, it's time to buy your ticket (or DVD/Blu-Ray depending on when you're seeing this review)!