![]() The man that created Star Wars had somehow forgotten why his own movies worked, leaving the most ubiquitous franchise in film history without a custodian. Even when the prequels ended, it was the galaxy’s greatest anti-climax, nearly tarnishing the character whose story it was telling. There were familiar names and design choices, but the sense of wonder, hope, and optimism that permeated the original films was swapped out for a strange combination of kid-friendly antics, dull political conversations, and an off-putting digital look and feel. It was a feeling that was noticeably absent when Lucas dove back into the Star Wars universe in 1999 with The Phantom Menace. When the first film took off in 1977, it captured a feeling: nostalgia, yes, but also a stirring call to action that could make anyone feel that just outside their door was the promise of adventure and undiscovered greatness. It’s impossible to evaluate The Force Awakens outside the dramatic ups and downs of the films it succeeds. (We’ll be delving into the details later this week after people have had a chance to see the movie.) The secretive marketing efforts and subdued trailers are part of a cohesive whole, and it has somehow, surprisingly, all worked - so if you’re looking for big reveals and a beat-by-beat breakdown, you’ll have to wait. It’s a film meant to be viewed without the audience knowing a single thing about it - and while I’m sure that subsequent viewings will bring their own discoveries and surprises, the first time you see this movie should be with as clean a slate as possible. From the opening title crawl to the final frame, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a movie that has a sense of discovery in its DNA. Space Opera, Good vs.First things first: this review is not going to spoil any plot details. December 18th, 2015 (IMAX) by Walt Disneyĭecember 18th, 2015 (Wide) by Walt Disney
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