Loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2016)

As we all know, pressure makes diamonds. J.J. Abrams had more pressure on him than I can imagine. I can only say that while watching it, I had a smile on my face. The movie is practically perfect. Despite any doubts I had about J.J. Abrams ability to create a story to live up to the legacy of the previous George Lucas ones, he did it superbly.
30 years later, Luke Skywalker is training new Jedis. One of which is Leia and Hans Solo's son, Ben Solo, going by the name Kylo Ren. A typical confused young adult, you see him not wanting to follow in his father's footsteps and not knowing how to talk to girls, so he is seduced into completing the legacy of his grandfather, Darth Vader. However, he remains conflicted in his heart (true of many young adults) about his path.
The good vs. evil, light vs. dark conflict is as relevant in the movie as light sabers. The good is represented by both old and new characters: Finn, a converted Storm Trooper, Rey, a girl abandoned by her parents, and of course, Chewbacca. The internal conflicts and family ties are as compelling as they were in The Empire Strikes Back. Hans Solo has the feelings that many parents will understand when they love a child who they see stolen by the dark side.
Listen to me when I say, go see it! And may the force be with you.