Media Res Redux

Rating: 6/10 (24 December 2015)

So this movie starts out just like the original - media res.
We get the middle first.
If you ever watched an episode of Alias - you know this is JJ's favorite plot device.
And then there is Lucas' own decision to begin with Episode IV.
With 30 years of in-between, my bet is number eight will not be a carbon copy of TESB but a major series of flashbacks telling the untold stories of Han and Leia, Luke, and how C3P-O has a red arm.
It remains obvious that a significant contribution to this film was the research and mining of the original for subtleties which made it so endearing - (incredible scale of ships - throwaway appearances of nocturnal creatures - the little empire bot that zips around the floor) these I personally appreciate and do not scorn.
Thank you all for not spoiling the plot points until my own viewing with family - more surprised that I did not know what would happen than with what did happen.
Haters gotta hate - and lovers are blind.
If you really want to get excited - bring back the Cooper and true 70 MM.
With all the other indulgences we afford ourselves, why can't we have a great theater anymore?
It was good yarn and at times comfort food - did miss the 20th Century theme but even I can add that later.
Expecting to retire around Episode 12 or so - which should be about half way through the franchise.
Media Res Redux