A Worthy Continuation of the Original Trilogy

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2016)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is by far the best Star Wars film we've gotten since Empire Strikes back. It's a love letter to fans, from fans This movie was made with absolute love and it shines throughout every corner of the film - from the practical effects to the returning characters to the NEW ones we've now been introduced to. Daisy Ridley as Rey is absolutely fantastic. She's bad ass, independent, and the strongest female lead I've seen in a long time (save Jessica Jones), and Daisy Ridley gives a PHENOMENAL performance. John Boyega as Finn is strong, likable, and you cheer for him from the moment you see him try to save Po. He's relatable and always asks the hard questions, and by far has an extremely strong arc, from Stormtrooper to resistance fighter. Adam Driver as Kylo Ren is villainous but EXTREMELY sympathetic. Kylo Ren is memorable, scary, but torn between the light side and the dark, making you question whether he is truly evil. Up there with Darth Vader, I expect awesome things from him in the next movie. The Story itself is fast paced, break-neck action combined with truly heartbreaking AND heartwarming twists throughout it. From the opening attack on the village to the final battle, it never stops, and it never lets you go. Even the quiet moments are so gripping you sometimes forget to breath.