On the 17th December 2015, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' hit theatres and cinemas all around the world. As any keen fan of Star Wars and all around geek, I went to see the film on the opening night with friends, spoilers of the film had been spread around the school but some of us managed to make it throughout the day not having heard them and essentially shutting ourselves away from everyone else, all for the sake of seeing the film and experiencing everything ourselves.
Not many films these days have the power to make (some) people shut themselves off from the world to avoid hearing spoilers for the film, however this film, Star Wars is a reboot of the classic and nostalgic film series that everyone knows and loves, you can show anyone a picture of Darth Vader or another classic character and be certain that they will know their name (anyone who doesn't needs to reconsider their lives).
Director J.J Abrams delivers the first chapter in a brand new trilogy in the world of Star Wars. With familiar faces (such as Luke, Leia and Han Solo etc) returning to our cinema screens. The film was sure to be a thriller and one to remember.
(SPOILERS AHEAD)
Having entered the cinema, excited and surrounded by other avid fans, the film began, in none other than the classic text roll iconic to all other 6 movies, everyone sat giddy and happy in their seats when the 'Star Wars' text burst on screen with the loud, classic music (composed once again by John Williams) to accompany it.
Throughout the film there was non-stop action with heart warming scenes and some less so. The scriptwriting and dialogue was well done, with some scenes arguably being a bit patchy, but none-the-less still felt real and didn't take away from the excitement of the film. Moments to remember in the film were when iconic characters Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his co-pilot and partner smuggler Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) re-entered the Millennium Falcon for the first time accompanied by inspiring music and the cinema audience (genuinely) went up in applaud and different chants such as "WOOO" and "YESSSS!", that is the true power of film and clearly was very well executed by Abrams and the rest of the Star Wars crew, as well of course Harrison Fords well executed and frankly emotional line "Chewie... We're home." followed with Chewie's growl.
A few other scenes had the same impact (not as crazy though) such as when Princess (now General) Leia (Carrie Fisher) appeared on screen and met with Han Solo, this scene also saw the re-introduction of everyone's favourite droids RT-D2 and C3PO. C3PO who of course interrupted the emotional reunion with a witty and funny line "Goodness, Han Solo...".
Another scene that saw a more upsetting response from the audience was the upsetting death of an iconic character, Han Solo, killed by his own son Ben Solo, known more commonly as Kylo Ren. The cinema was left silent with a few people expressing there upset with muffled gasps and whispers to their friends, from there on everyone felt dismal and distressed that we'd lost such an iconic character in the film franchise, and for some, a person who brings a lot of nostalgia. Despite his death, the film went on now with a burst of inspiration, as if Han Solo's death meant that our 'good guys' had to succeed. Epic action scenes continued with classic X-Wings, Tie Fighters and of course a cool lightsaber battle between our main characters in the new trilogy Rey and Finn and new villain, Vader's grandson Kylo Ren.
Overall the film was a great entrance into the new trilogy and brought back a sense of nostalgia as well as introducing new characters for the next generation of Star Wars lovers. Some may argue that the film was too similar to 'A New Hope' and that Abrams played it safe, whatever way you look at it, it worked well and received a very positive response from fans and newcomers around the world.
Rating: 8/10
Rating: 8/10
R.I.P
Carrie Fisher
1956-2016
1956-2016
Kenny Baker
1934-2016
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