The hype was through the roof for this anticipated sequel (and beginning of a string of movies) to the Star Wars saga. Instead of another prequel, this is a continuance from Star Wars Episode VI and unless you've been living under a rock, there are some returning characters but the protagonists are brand new characters. There were a lot of comments regarding how The Force Awakens feels similar to A New Hope and that is a fair comment. Regardless, The Force Awakens is a really fun movie that follows the new characters Rey and Finn who were likable protagonists. The movie lacks a bit of humor at times and the gung-ho attitude of the previous films. The plot was predictable with no surprises. While it had a strong start, the bulk of the film ended up being just a tad too slow paced and generic, with no excitement until the climactic battles. At its best, such as the lightsaber duels and aerial battles, The Force Awakens is amazing.
