As the classic title music began and the traditional opening plot introduction rolled down the screen, I couldn't help but smile. It really did feel like coming home, like meeting up with family members you hadn't seen in a while, and yet their warm smiles made it feel like yesterday. Throughout the film the classic star wars transitions, wimpy generals of the dark side, mighty heroes we love, and the general feel of the planets and battle scenes were maintained, and it was fantastic.
I felt goosebumps as Chewy and Han entered the scene, and at that point, it really felt like I was watching one of the original films. I was so excited about the fact that my most favourite original Star Wars characters were playing a major role in the film, and it was also an interesting experience to meet the new crew. The new fighters are brave and selfless, and as they fought alongside the originals, there was a sense they would fit in very well as legends of the Star Wars Universe.
The plot was equally enthralling, from many twists, unexpected family connections, wonderful flashbacks to flights and conflicts of the past, and even hints at cherished creative aspects from previous films.
There was one part of the plot that I wasn't happy with at all, it resulted in the death of one of my favourite characters, and brought tears to my eyes, I really wish things didin't turn out that way. I feel that Star Wars won't be the same without this character, unless they are brought into the story in some other way. Hopefully the other characters will come close to how great this character is, and continue to do justice to the Star Wars universe into the future.
The film ended on a cliffhanger, quite literally, and I am eagerly anticipating what will happen next in this story in a galaxy far far away.
I am awarding this film four out of five quills, definately a must see(it loses a quill as a direct result of the death of one of my favourite Star Wars characters). May the force be with you.
