Great Intro to Star Wars for a New Generation

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2019)

Even though this trilogy couldn't stick the landing by any means, I find The Force Awakens to still be memorable and enjoyable five years later. Yes, it generously borrows plot points from A New Hope, but adds just enough new stuff to make it a relevant sequel to such a beloved franchise. The same cannot be said for the films that follow.
The way J.J. Abrams portrays the Force in The Force Awakens is particularly fantastic, same being said for the lightsabers, as they both have a new sense of strength, power, and intensity.
Also, don't mind the people who came back to give this movie a 1/10 after seeing The Rise of Skywalker. I was disappointed with that movie to say the least, but would never rate this movie differently because of it. Hate for the sake of hating is a waste of everyone's time.