a great movie

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2016)

As somebody who grow up on watching movies with my family, I am always looking for great movies to add to my collection. In order for me to purchase a movie it has to have a great plot, interesting characters, believable actors, stand up to the hype, and with some crazy back story, for bonus points. I enjoyed Star Wars 7 so much I am going to buy it on Blu Ray.
PLOT: While basic, the plot of this movie is very enjoyable. The were times were I was rooting for characters, and other times I was hoping that they would fall off into an abyss, due to something that the plot made them do. This movie provides just enough action and character building to provide an interesting movie while not lulling me to sleep or feel like an eighties action movie. This movie has an event that even caught me off guard.
CHARACTERS: All of the characters are intriguing and experience major character development. I can honestly say that I do not know which one of the characters I liked the most.
ACTING: With J.J. Abrams directing this movie, excellent acting is almost a guarantee. Adam Driver does an amazing job as the brooding Kylo Ren. Daisy Ridley, as Rey, and John Boyega, as Finn, have amazing chemistry, and I am looking forward to see them working together in future films. The original actors from previous movies even returned to play their roles. With the next movie coming out roughly a year from now I am even more excited for it after seeing all of these actors in action.
THE HYPE: I know that there was an exceptionally large amount of hype surrounding this movie, so all I can say is this; This movie does more than live up to the hype of it's predecessors.
BACKSTORY: This is a fricking Star Wars sequel! If you didn't know about the legendary other Star Wars movies unfortunately this movie doesn't provide much insight, but it is entertaining even if you have no idea who some of the characters are.