NO SPOILERS!
It does feel like you are watching the original trilogy again, it really does, but with a modern twist, but do not worry, the modern twist is good. The new cast are great, excellent chemistry, and characters. Finn is great, Rey is awesome, Poe is cool, BB8 is adorable, Kylo Ren is public enemy #1, Maz is fun, the new characters are all good, and they work well together. Keep in mind, the new cast does take more screen time than the old cast.
The old cast, well its nostalgia for us classic fans and its really fun for the new fans. Han is witty, cocky, and the same. Chewy is still the Wookie we all love, Leia continues to show her strength, C3PO is quirky and loving, R2 also, Luke.... I said no spoilers hahaha.
They definitely played it safe for the writing of this film, the old fans will recognize it very easily. Its an old formula but it worked. I guess they did it that way to avoid any mishaps from the not so acclaimed prequel trilogy, and yes they avoided it, but to be honest, even though its an old formula which works, it can be a bit of a let down to the classic fans, but since this film is FULL of references from the original trilogy, it certainly serves as a treat. The studio are setting up the Star Wars world again. The Force Awakens WILL remind us of the previous films, so this means Episode VIII should be a completely different movie, after all, they can't be repetitive in all three films of the new trilogy. The film only looks and feels familiar because the studio are just reintroducing us to the Star Wars universe again, and they succeeded in that, this is a good way to go back to Star Wars. The next two episodes will be unique.
What also makes this film good, now Star Wars always has its goofy and comedic moments. In the original its the right amount, prequel OVER done and stopped being funny, here right amount once more which is fantastic. The tone here is darker than the original. The lightsaber duel, I was let down, was expecting much better ones. The battle scenes, pretty good, although the space battle also lacked, and we love our space battles, along with a great lightsaber duel, it is one the unique parts of Star Wars. Do not be alarmed that in the beginning, it sort of does feel like it a different Star Wars film, but slowly the feel of the original trilogy does come back, you will obviously know when that moment arrives in the film.
Ultimately, The Force Awakens lacked a bit, but it was a great reintroduction to the series. The Empire Strikes Back, and A New Hope are still the top films of the series. Return of the Jedi comes below those two, so The Force Awakens comes below Return Of the Jedi, which is fine because lets face it.... nothing will ever top the original films, but this new trilogy will be good, and The Force Awakens is a fine and good start to it. In technical film making terms, editing, special and visual effects, the couple of CGI, production, and set designs are all top. John William's music is the same and good as ever.
Enjoy the movie, anyone can watch, family friendly, you'll have a great time. May The Force Be With You.
NOTE: If you never saw Star Wars and you're interested in checking it out, then please watch it either in Release Order (4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3) or Machete order (4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6), just please DO NOT watch it in Chronological Order (1, 2, 3, 4, ,5 ,6)
It does feel like you are watching the original trilogy again, it really does, but with a modern twist, but do not worry, the modern twist is good. The new cast are great, excellent chemistry, and characters. Finn is great, Rey is awesome, Poe is cool, BB8 is adorable, Kylo Ren is public enemy #1, Maz is fun, the new characters are all good, and they work well together. Keep in mind, the new cast does take more screen time than the old cast.
The old cast, well its nostalgia for us classic fans and its really fun for the new fans. Han is witty, cocky, and the same. Chewy is still the Wookie we all love, Leia continues to show her strength, C3PO is quirky and loving, R2 also, Luke.... I said no spoilers hahaha.
They definitely played it safe for the writing of this film, the old fans will recognize it very easily. Its an old formula but it worked. I guess they did it that way to avoid any mishaps from the not so acclaimed prequel trilogy, and yes they avoided it, but to be honest, even though its an old formula which works, it can be a bit of a let down to the classic fans, but since this film is FULL of references from the original trilogy, it certainly serves as a treat. The studio are setting up the Star Wars world again. The Force Awakens WILL remind us of the previous films, so this means Episode VIII should be a completely different movie, after all, they can't be repetitive in all three films of the new trilogy. The film only looks and feels familiar because the studio are just reintroducing us to the Star Wars universe again, and they succeeded in that, this is a good way to go back to Star Wars. The next two episodes will be unique.
What also makes this film good, now Star Wars always has its goofy and comedic moments. In the original its the right amount, prequel OVER done and stopped being funny, here right amount once more which is fantastic. The tone here is darker than the original. The lightsaber duel, I was let down, was expecting much better ones. The battle scenes, pretty good, although the space battle also lacked, and we love our space battles, along with a great lightsaber duel, it is one the unique parts of Star Wars. Do not be alarmed that in the beginning, it sort of does feel like it a different Star Wars film, but slowly the feel of the original trilogy does come back, you will obviously know when that moment arrives in the film.
Ultimately, The Force Awakens lacked a bit, but it was a great reintroduction to the series. The Empire Strikes Back, and A New Hope are still the top films of the series. Return of the Jedi comes below those two, so The Force Awakens comes below Return Of the Jedi, which is fine because lets face it.... nothing will ever top the original films, but this new trilogy will be good, and The Force Awakens is a fine and good start to it. In technical film making terms, editing, special and visual effects, the couple of CGI, production, and set designs are all top. John William's music is the same and good as ever.
Enjoy the movie, anyone can watch, family friendly, you'll have a great time. May The Force Be With You.
NOTE: If you never saw Star Wars and you're interested in checking it out, then please watch it either in Release Order (4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3) or Machete order (4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6), just please DO NOT watch it in Chronological Order (1, 2, 3, 4, ,5 ,6)