Almost perfect

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 2015)

It was good, at the very least, but not a classic. A bit too safe and predictable? Yes, but then again again it was emotional and clever at times.
Being a product of the 70'ies I grew up with the original trilogy. The prequels were OK to me but they left wanting for more. In fact I got more satisfaction playing games set in the SW universe than from the prequel trilogy. Anyway I went to see The Force Awakens without any expectations (skipped a day at work I might add) and it didn't disappoint.
If I think about the task the writers and J.J. were faced with I think that they pulled off a perfect re-boot: visually stunning, entertaining and a clean product. I know that many will miss some edginess, and I too dislike the "Disney polish" a bit, but all in all it was very good.
I liked the ending too. I couldn't imagine a better way to close the first movie of the coming trilogy. Sure there is room for improvement so let's see if the golden rule of second installments in trilogies remains true with this one...
Just go see it!