It is rare when a movie beckons me to the theatre for multiple viewings, but director J.J. Abrams found a way. He brought to the screen something familiar, yet new in the absolutely fantastic “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” 
With storylines, scenes, and concepts borrowed from the original trilogy, I found myself feeling as if I was in a comfortable pair of jeans that somehow felt fresh and clean at the same time. It is unique when I am so taken by a film-going experience, that I immediately want to view it again … and again … and again. But that is exactly what happened with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
In this seventh installment of this Star Wars series, a young orphaned woman Rey (Daisy Ridley) stumbles into a storyline of espionage, war, evil sprouting from the seeds of the 
history, and a mystery concerning her very own back story. When the monstrous military Nazi-like First Order seeks to destroy the New Republic and all that is good in the universe, only a hero of the past, a droid with a secret map, and a new hope for the future stands in their way. Rey finds herself teaming up with Finn, a former First Order stormtrooper (John Boyega) who leaves the military power because he realizes “it’s the right thing to do.” Together they ultimately embark on an adventure to save the New Republic from total destruction. Somewhere along the way they come across a Wookie and a smuggler (guess who); a band of misfits at a cantina; space battles galore; a small Force-Sensative enigmatic creature with a wealth of wisdom and secrets; and one big bad masked dude dressed in black, and wielding a nasty light saber as a weapon.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens provides a full balance in a film by providing wonderfully written dialogue, a flawless blend of action, adventure and humor, perfect locations, engaging characters (old and new), and award-caliber special effects and musical score – this film was my favorite movie-going experience of the year.
While so many of these scenes and themes were familiar to me, somehow if felt right… perfect. It was as if I was viewing something that reminded me of why I’ve always loved going to the movies in the first place. At the very core of reviewing films, I seek to be entertained above all. After all, that’s why my parents first took me to films when I was a kid. So when a film like this comes along that can transport someone back to that first joy, it is truly something remarkable and worthy of
respect.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has earned a Cinemascene score card rating of “A+” and it has the potential of being one of the largest box-office draws of all time.
You can guarantee that I will go back to the theatre and pay mucho bucks to see this film on multiple viewings 🙂
The film is rated PG-13 and introduces new actors to the Star Wars universe with Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver it brings back Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels and Mark Hamill to the screen.
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Jan. 2, 2016 update: I’ve now seen this film four times and it keeps getting better for me. #loveit
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