An almost perfect Star Wars film

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2016)

It is unfathomable how much hate and criticism this film has received. When the prequels had been completed back in 2005, people were complaining that it was nothing like the original trilogy and therefore it was complete garbage. Yes, I agree I was not a big fan of the prequels, but Revenge of the Sith is my third favorite Star Wars film. My number 2? The Force Awakens, and here is why.
Yes, it is a rehash of A New Hope, but the way it does so is amazing and mind blowing. You can pick apart each and every detail and I would not care. This film was an epic rehash and I enjoyed every minute of it.
The acting was superb from the original actors (minus Luke who stood their in silence.) Harrison Ford played the Han Solo I remember watching as a kid and Carrie Fisher led the Resistance as Leia Organa-Solo. Finn (Boyega) and Rey (Ridley) initially to me didn't have good chemistry, but when Han Solo came on screen that all changed. It seemed like a new Star Wars family for the new generation was created.
The pacing was near perfection. The plot twist of the films main villain, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) was the son of Leia and Han was not much a surprise. What was the big surprise was his name. Ben. Named after the infamous Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi.
The way this was introduced was heart breaking as Han had called his name to his son, you knew what was next. This is the reason I really hate but love Ren as a villain. He stabs his father with his saber and pushes him off the catwalk. He finished his transition to the dark side. He was like a mini Vader and the only thing that bothered me was his childishness but it was used for good comedy.
All in all, The Force Awakens is the Star Wars film you have been looking for.
And to the "fans" who hate the film, I think you're wagon hopping. You say you don't like it but HATE it. You aren't a Star Wars fan. I do not like the prequels but I admire them BECAUSE they are a Star Wars film.