Star Wars The Force Awakens

I am a movie nerd, and i am proud to be one.

I can tell you that, i have seen so many cool movies since i was a child, that it would take forever to count them all. But lets talk about one film that changed the whole world in 1977. It was the science fiction film Star Wars , by director George Lucas. This was a very unique film in many ways. A completely different world of planets, monsters, costume designs, weapons,and strong characters. The film became a worldwide box office hit, and a whole new franchise gave life to an entire new world of science fiction fans. As the sequels came along, the audiences did not let the films down. They are some of the most loved science fiction films of all time. Since the release of Return Of The Jedi in 1983, it seemed as if Star Wars would not return. We all know that it did come back, but it was a long progress, and many ideas shifted apart. It would take more than 15 years, before George Lucas decided to make the three first chapters of Star Wars, back on to the screen. Beginning with The Phantom Menace, this was the first time we were introduced to Anarkin Skywalker as a child. My biggest problem with this film was the character Jar Jar Binks, a character we should not have had included. On the other hand, there are plenty of good looking action sequences, and nice to see Liam Neeson fighting with a laser sword. The second chapter Attack Of The Clones included even more action, and nice to see Yoda in battle. Revenge Of The Sith, the final film of these three films was the most epic film of them all, with much more darkness, more details on the characters. The final battle scene is also something i really enjoyed, as i look back. Since the release of Revenge Of The Sith, you could hear rumors that there was an discussion to bring Star Wars back. Of course, no one knew when this would happen exactly, until information came out that director J.J. Abrams would take on the job, to direct The Force Awakens. Fans worldwide were very pleased about this, because he managed to bring back Star Trek, on a whole new level. And i had a feeling that he could be the right man to continue the story of Star Wars. So, when the film finally arrived to cinemas, i just had to see if cinema magic would be possible again, 10 years later. Is J.J. Abrams finally giving us a Star Wars film in the old school feeling we all wished for, or should they have given the job to another director ?

30 years after the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke Skywalker ( Mark Hamill ), the last jedi, have disappeared. The first order have risen from the fallen Galactic Empire. They seek to eliminate Luke and the New Republic. The Resistance, led by Luke´s twin sister General Leia Organa ( Carrie Fischer ), opposes the First Order, to make sure they can´t find Luke. Resistance pilot Poe Dameron ( Oscar Isaac ) meets Lor San Tekka ( Max Von Sydow ), on the planet Jakku to obtain a map on where Luke is located. Suddenly stormtroopers arrive with commander Rylo Ken ( Adam Driver ), who destroy the village and capture Poe. Poe´s droid BB-8 manage to escape out in the desert, with the map to Luke´s location. BB-8 encounters scavenger Rey ( Daisy Ridley ). She decide to let BB-8 follow her. Meanwhile, Poe is tortured by Rylo Kenn, using the force, as he get the information he needs on BB-8. But stormtrooper FN-2187, also known as Finn ( John Boyega ), helps Poe to escape into a stolen TIE fighter. The ship crash on the planet Jakku, and Finn seems to be the only survivor. Finn encounter Rey and BB-8, but the First Order locate them and launch an airstrike. But they manage to escape together in the rundown ship, the Millennium Falcon. Eventually, the Falcon breaks down and is captured by a much larger ship, run by Han Solo ( Harrison Ford ) and Chewbacca ( Peter Mayhew ). The crew on board Millennium escape when gangs attack, who want to settle with Han Solo. With the help of C-3PO and BB-8, they hope to find the location to where Luke is hiding. But Rylo is prepared to stop the Resistance force.

If you love Star Wars, and if you love the old films mostly, then be prepared to love The Force Awakens. This is definetely a throwback to the George Lucas classics, with more depth and stronger characters, than in the first films, that started off with The Phantom Menace. Now, don´t get me wrong, i enjoy all the Star Wars films for different reasons. But i will say that chapter 4, 5 and 6 feels both more nostalgic, and magical, compared to the first films. There are plenty of reasons to why i feel this way, but i suggest we talk about The Force Awakens instead, and i will explain more later. I was worried that a new Star Wars film would not be as good as i was hoping for it to be. After walking out from a cinema, i can guarantee that you will be very pleased. You have amazing CGI effects here, very good acting performances, a solid storyline, and very well made cinematography. We even have princess Leia ( Carrie Fischer ) back on screen, including Han Solo ( Harrison Ford ), and of course Luke Skywalker ( Mark Hamill ). But these are not the main characters, in fact we have 2 new characters. Finn, played by Joey Fodega, and of course the strong female character Rey , played by Daisy Ridley. Since there is a new generation, and Star Wars have also developed in certain details, we also get classic characters to come back. We have Chewbacca, of course played by legendary actor Peter Mayhew. But that´s not all, C-3PO is also back, played by Anthony Daniels. There are more characters you will recognize, but we also have new ones, that fit very well with the story. The Force Awakens feels much more detailed, than the first films from the millennium. And i will try and explain why. Even if The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith, were packed of action, and many great actors, you always felt that perhaps the true spirit of chapter 4, 5 and 6 was not there. This is something director J.J. Abrams picked up with The Force Awakens. Everything feels more majestic, more cinematic, and more detailed to bring the true spirit of Star Wars back on a bigger level. The evil character Kylo Ren, have a unique style, and is well played by actor Adam Driver. In the battle scenes, you get a sense that he is a different version of Darth Wader, but still not as cool as Darth Maul. Either way, this is a step in the right direction for Star Wars, and you feel so much joy to see the classic characters back, with a new cast included. There is no doubt that The Force Awakens was needed to be made, Star Wars feels more relevant today than ever, and we need this franchise for the next generation of new fans, and old fans of course. Be prepared to have a blast, there are many details that you will enjoy along the way. The acting delivers very high quality from most of the actors, and the CGI effects is really well made. Thank you J.J. Abrams, for bringing Star Wars back to classic ground. The whole world needed this, and we might see a bigger chance of world peace, thanks to The Force Awakens.

Rating: DDDD