Star Wars - The Force Awakens is the seventh chapter of George Lucas's Star Wars franchise, but with one major difference from the first 6 movies. It has not been directed by George Lucas himself, but he transferred the directorial reins to JJ Abrams of Star Trek fame.
The movie 's events are set a few years after the time of The New Hope. The story begins unfolding and we get to know what has transpired in the few years after the last chapter. From there the movie's story and action moves from several starships to the Millenium Falcon and to various planets. The way JJ Abrams has handled the movie is totally different from what George Lucas would have done. Ths is evident in the first few scenes itself. Thus where the previous three instalments directed by Lucas himself were deemed a bit slow in narration, this movie is very fast paced and does not let you settle down on your seat. This is why this movie is very exciting to watch and you keep guessing what is going to happen next. Though the events are similar to previous movies they seem very different in their execution. This is one of the best action movies to have released this year.
With this movie returns the pair of Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Carrie Fisher as Princess leia. Carrie Fisher is ok in her role, but Harrison Fords is just outstanding as old Han Solo. He lends the comic mood to the movie and he steals the show. Daisey Ridley as Rey is good and looks fabulous is several scenes of the movie. The audience would fall in love with this character as she is very endearing. Job Boyega as Fin is very good in the movie and is also a highlight. Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, is good but he does not seem so intimidating as Darth Vader, yet. Maybe he will become more ominous in the coming two instalments. Oscar Isaac as Poe, the best pilot of the resistance, is ok. Other cast has also done a good job in making the movie a watchable affair.
Coming to the best part of the movie - the direction. Whatever praises I can laud upon JJ Abrams would not be sufficient to justify his efforts. He has totally transformed the way people look at a Star Wars movie and has increased expectations for himself. The way he has shot the movie or envisioned the scenes is superb. The action scenes are a high point of this movie as they are very creative. They keep you hooked onto the screen and give you the feeling of a joy ride with all the changing camera angles and the outstanding visual effects. Even the other scenes have been directed very well and build towards the climax. Overall the movie has been directed and edited very well.
In the other departments what stands out are the elaborate sets, the crisp editing, the good screenplay and the visual effects, all of which make this movie a superb one to watch.
Overall this is a great movie to go and watch with the whole family. We have to wait and watch whether the second part would be as good as this one. I am eagerly waiting for it.
Rating - 4 / 5
The movie 's events are set a few years after the time of The New Hope. The story begins unfolding and we get to know what has transpired in the few years after the last chapter. From there the movie's story and action moves from several starships to the Millenium Falcon and to various planets. The way JJ Abrams has handled the movie is totally different from what George Lucas would have done. Ths is evident in the first few scenes itself. Thus where the previous three instalments directed by Lucas himself were deemed a bit slow in narration, this movie is very fast paced and does not let you settle down on your seat. This is why this movie is very exciting to watch and you keep guessing what is going to happen next. Though the events are similar to previous movies they seem very different in their execution. This is one of the best action movies to have released this year.
With this movie returns the pair of Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Carrie Fisher as Princess leia. Carrie Fisher is ok in her role, but Harrison Fords is just outstanding as old Han Solo. He lends the comic mood to the movie and he steals the show. Daisey Ridley as Rey is good and looks fabulous is several scenes of the movie. The audience would fall in love with this character as she is very endearing. Job Boyega as Fin is very good in the movie and is also a highlight. Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, is good but he does not seem so intimidating as Darth Vader, yet. Maybe he will become more ominous in the coming two instalments. Oscar Isaac as Poe, the best pilot of the resistance, is ok. Other cast has also done a good job in making the movie a watchable affair.
Coming to the best part of the movie - the direction. Whatever praises I can laud upon JJ Abrams would not be sufficient to justify his efforts. He has totally transformed the way people look at a Star Wars movie and has increased expectations for himself. The way he has shot the movie or envisioned the scenes is superb. The action scenes are a high point of this movie as they are very creative. They keep you hooked onto the screen and give you the feeling of a joy ride with all the changing camera angles and the outstanding visual effects. Even the other scenes have been directed very well and build towards the climax. Overall the movie has been directed and edited very well.
In the other departments what stands out are the elaborate sets, the crisp editing, the good screenplay and the visual effects, all of which make this movie a superb one to watch.
Overall this is a great movie to go and watch with the whole family. We have to wait and watch whether the second part would be as good as this one. I am eagerly waiting for it.
Rating - 4 / 5
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