A solid film, bringing new life to the franchise

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2016)

We can all admit to the disappointment that was the prequel trilogy, the opener to the brand new trilogy is a big hit, and a great film even though it follows closely to the plot line of the original film, a new hope.
Even though this is the case, it doesn't take away the fact that this is a very entertaining film, J.J Abrams has done a stellar job and has brought new life back to the franchise, and I am actually very excited for the next film without the scare of potentially seeing an outrageous mistake like jar jar binks that was the case after seeing the phantom menace.
The film was handled with delicate care, bringing back the use of animatronics and practical effects to make it resemble the original star wars we all know and love rather than heavy use of CGI, however there is still some, but it is used carefully that it can't be noticed. The story is exciting without the bore of international space politics
Daisy Ridley shines as Rey and executes the role extremely well, and John Boyega and Adam Driver put in a solid performances, Harrison Ford returns as Han Solo.
Overall a good film, just what the franchise needed.