Star Wars is indeed AWAKENING ! ********Spoiler Free*********
Bravo, J.J.! Cheers, actors! Thanks a million, George Lucas, for finally seeing yourself out! Rejoice, fans and people from all around the world, cause Star Wars is alive and kicking! Kicking like a bull and breathing like a newborn. We all awaited for it, and it's finally here. I should mention I'm fresh out of the cinema, first with eyes wiiiide open cause of the price for four tickets, and then with heart still pounding after watching the show. Yes, it's a great comeback, and a really well done movie.
No, it's NOT a remake, NOR a reboot. People saying this are all full of bull... you know the rest. :) It's a New Star Wars, raised by the old ones but with it's own spirit. Visually stunning, the audio part is as amazing as always (90% thanks to mr. John Williams), with mostly the soundtrack we love and know returning, and some new bits of music that were really a joy to my ear. Due to technological advancements, the effects are now a wonder. There are some moments in which you feel sucked into that world.
Now for the actors, one can immediately see they enjoyed doing this a lot. They did it with passion and commitment. J.J. did great by joining the old characters that we love with young ones (great choices!). Daisy Ridley is by far the star of our movie, and man she shines like a lightsaber! Beautiful young woman,I felt lots of modesty in her way, and this only adds to her talent. What I like most about her is that she's natural, and they didn't used a ton of makeup stuff on her, a thing that i deeply appreciate!If you ever read this, Daisy, keep on laughing, smiling and being yourself, the path ahead of you is filled with greatness! The bond between her and John Boyega (well done, man!) is really good, and it feels throughout the show. Nothing forced, with funny moments. Oscar Isaac as Poe was also a great choice, I only wished there were more moments with him. Then of course we have Adam Driver, who's the dark side itself! He plays it very well, although I felt like his character was a little bit rushed. Don't get me wrong, he's that badass which we all expected, but still a little too thin as far as complexity, development. Probably the next parts will do him more justice, cause hell, there is much potential there! As for the good old actors, yes, they are there, but it feels like they are in it more for offering that nostalgia (then again, there's nothing bad with that). I smiled and felt overwhelmed seeing them again after all this time. You'll feel the same, that's certain. The story is indeed built on the skeleton of the originals (mostly episode IV), meaning it stays true to it while same time being freshly new. I must repeat, even if you'll feel familiar with some stuff you'll see, it's not a remake or reboot. My worst fear was that it would become too "modern", only to please the waves of nowadays young rebels. But rest assured, it's not the case. The old and the new unite in a great final product of imagination, years of work, passion and magic.
Yes, it's magic. Can't wait for the next installments, there's so much more to be done and told and shown! Star Wars is here to stay, with renewed force and vitality. Now go see it! And skip watching youtube or bad reviews before you do that, you'll thank me after. May the awakened force be with you!