Major disappointment

Rating: 5/10 (20 April 2016)

As others have pointed out (but not as many as I thought) this ultimately feels like a poor re-hash of the franchise. Tenuously continuing the story time line in the hope of keeping the original fan base on board, there is a hint of desperation. Unfortunately the plot is an amalgam of episodes IV - VI with bits and pieces of I - III thrown in (for bad measure). A lack of characterisation and narrative drive leaves you (or me at least) caring less than you should for new and familiar faces. Oh well I doubt, given this false step, that the enjoyment of the saga can only stay the same or deteriorate! Let's hope not