![]() Much as he did for Star Trek in 2009, Abrams has revived and re-energized a sci-fi franchise that many had thought was a spent force. Abrams has accomplished a feat that series creator George Lucas was unable or unwilling to do over three underwhelming Star Wars prequels from 1999 to 2005. In a single stroke, incoming director J.J. The Force Awakens isn’t just one the finest movies of 2015, it’s the best movie of the year, full stop. ![]() It’s a complete pleasure to behold from start to finish: from the familiar scene-setting scroll - this time pulling us into the story’s central mystery and quest - to the final triumphant notes of John Williams’ classic score. The Force Awakens is the Star Wars movie fans have been waiting for, lo these many years.Īs much a restoration as it is a reboot of a cherished movie franchise, it’s the first return trip to that galaxy far, far away since at least 1983 that requires no excuses or apologies. Opens wide Friday at major theatres, with screenings Thursday night at select theatres. Starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac.
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