Genre: Science Fiction / Adventure
Running Length: 2:15
Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Peter Mayhew, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Andy Serkis
Director: J.J. Abrams
STAR WARS: THE FORCE
AWAKENS. After thinking for a long time on how to approach this review
without going into spoilery territory, I figured the best way I know how is to
use a metaphor.
Now imagine a popular band/artist who has been around for
30+ years (think U2, Bon Jovi, Jacky Cheung) and they are still releasing new
music. They are going to hold a concert
tour. If you’re deciding to go for their concert, what would you be hoping to
experience? To see them perform:
1. As many of their new songs as possible + a few of their
greatest hits; or
2. As many of their greatest hits as possible + a few of
their new songs; or
3. A nostalgia fest - only their greatest hits; or
4. 50/50 if possible; or
5. I don't care. I just want to be entertained.
What you want to get out from this concert is going to be
determined by your expectations before you step into the concert venue.
Fortunately/Unfortunately, The Force Awakens was made for
fans; pleasing them with familiar ingredients from the original trilogy (a
homage of sorts with a pinch of new elements thrown in) rather than boldly go
where no man has gone before.
Rating: 8/10
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