Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Blu-ray] [2015] [Region Free]

I finally saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Blu-ray with all the Bonus Features. Did I enjoy the film? Yes, I did. Will I watch it again? I honestly don’t know…maybe I will because of the new Jedi, Rey, Hans Solo, Princess Leila, Chewbacca, C-3PO and some of the others from the original cast. Maybe even BB-8. I actually liked the little guy, though I knew he was created for the kids in the audience and to replace R2-D2 during the course of the film. Did I mention that Spoilers would be in this review? Well, they are. Don’t read any further if you don’t want to be disappointed when viewing the film. I will agree that that this movie was somewhat similar to the original Star Wars film from the seventies, which I saw at the theater. That didn’t bother me. I understood that after such a long time away from the Star Wars franchise that the new movie would have to include similarities as well as new folder for the viewers. In the Bonus Features, J.J. Abrams mentions this and the desire not to disappoint the original fans of the movie. I also have to admit that my primary interest in the films have been the Light-saber battles between the Jedi and the Dark Side. I remember thinking after seeing the original Star Wars that Lucas has something going with the Light-sabers, but there simply weren’t enough of them in the final fight sequence. The film was more about the airplane battles and the Death Star. That changed with The Empire Strikes Back and the battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader at the end. That was an epic battle sequence that left its impression on me till the third movie was finally released. It wasn’t until years later with the fourth film, a prequel, which I once again was blown away in the fight sequence between Darth Maul, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor. That not only surprised me, but had me rooting for the Jedi. Of course, l loved Darth Maul and his stick Light-saber and the cartwheels he did during the fight. That’s about all I can tell you about the three prequels. I remember very little about them other than the fight scenes in the first one. I had hoped that this new film, The Force Awakens, would have similar attributes, and it did to a certain degree; but, certainly not as much as I wanted. Everyone should know the general theme of the movie by now. A new Jedi is about to arise to fight the resurgence of the Dark Side. The new Jedi isn’t who we expect. I gave it away at the start of this review so you already know who it is. Yes, it’s the female scavenger, Rey, who turns out to have the Force inside of her and does battle with Ren, whose grandfather was Darth Vader. I won’t say more than that on this particular subject. Have to leave some surprises. Of course, the secret of who Rey actually is and who she was waiting for on the planet of Jakku is a mystery. I’m wondering if she was Hans and Leila’s daughter, though that was never mentioned. For some reason I expected more from Ren, who was representing his grandfather in the film. I knew why Darth Vader wore his helmet. It was because of the wounds to his body and breathing regulator inside the helmet. There was no reason given for Ren wearing his own, rather unique-looking helmet, other than that he looked cool and definitely more powerful when in it. Without the helmet on, he appeared to be nothing more than a bratty teenager, which was displayed in his unexpected bursts of anger throughout the movie. Even without training in Light-saber fighting, there was no way I could see Rey not defeating him in the final battle. She was simply too tough of a person to give in to losing a fight. She was certainly tougher than Ren. No, Hans Solo won’t be coming back. Not after what he experienced at the hands of Ren and then the long drop into the abyss. Though it appeared that Jinn (the former Storm Trooper) or Oscar Isaac’s character of the cocky fighter pilot for the resistance might be the new Jedi, I knew it had to be Rey. That wasn’t just good guessing on my part. It was because her character was so strong and believed in justice and fairness that I had me drawn to her from the very beginning. And, that made the ending even more special to me when she offers the original light saber that Obi-Wan Kenobi had possessed to the last Jedi alive from the past. I have to admit that the Jedi’s uniform was immaculate, which made me wonder where the local Dry Cleaner was located on the Island of the Jedi. Still, the scene gave me goose bumps. It said to me, “Here’s your Light-saber. Now, it’s time to kick some butt.” Certainly, the Special Effects were awesome to see. Those alone will blow the minds of most fans. Everything looked real even though you knew they weren’t. The airplane battles in space were done to perfection, the creatures looked real, the locations were ideal, and the multitude of Storm Troopers appeared to be ready for battle. During the last five months, this film has received an astronomical amount of positive and negative reviews. I doubt that will affect the filming of the next movie, and there will definitely be another one. The reason is that this movie alone grossed over two billion dollars at the Box Office. This movie may be the most expensive ever done, but now every tent-pole film will be trying to reach the two billion dollar mark when it comes out. The Bonus Features are to die for. An Behind-the-Scenes look at the making of the film with over two hours of Special Features. This gives you a pretty good idea of why certain decisions were made and others weren’t. I’m not sure why Mark Hamill was given second billing under Harrison Ford when he is only the film for about one minute. I could see a “and Mark Hamill” at the end of the billing for the major characters, but not second. Maybe it had to do with clout and needing him in the film. I think the next film will probably justify it. So, four or five stars for this review? I would say because of everything involved in the making of the film that five stars is the way to go. Some of the fans will love the movie, while others won’t. I believe every bit of the 250 million dollars can be seen up on the screen. And, there was no Jar Jar Binks in this movie. That alone is worth a 5-Star rating!

Star Wars: Episode VII, easily one of, if not, the most anticipated film in my lifetime, and the crown jewel of the 2015 blockbusters. Like many fans, I had high, cautiously optimistic expectations. I was not disappointed. The same magic J.J. Abrams worked into 2009's Star Trek by contemporizing the series with a "same-but-different" approach may have instigated controversy by being too derivative of the original trilogy, but revisiting the foundational story elements does serve a purpose in introducing the series to newer audiences, and so that the film can withstand on it's own without relying heavily on its predecessors for context. And now, it on blu-ray. Disney has done a very serviceable job with this initial release. Although not the 3D version, the video quality is pristine, very vivid and detailed, with perhaps the strongest and most varied palette in the saga. Details like the Jakku villagers' clothing and skin textures on aliens like Maz look natural and defined. Like some other reviewers, I noticed some black crush (image aspects like faces seeming to fade into shadows) in some evening scenes, but it's not terribly distracting. Overall, the kind of caliber expected from a modern release. Although not Atmos, we get a perfectly robust DTS-HD 7.1 surround setup. Being a Star Wars film, there is plenty of action to go around. Blasters zipping, engines humming, ships flying, John Williams' score and the dialogue are also evenly balanced and do not suffer from drown-outs. Extras are very good for a standard release, although lacking a commentary, we do get "Secrets of 'The Force Awakens': A Cinematic Journey", a four-part, hour-long, making-of documentary focusing on the most notable, new aspects of the Star Wars universe that this film introduces; such as the LucasFilm-Disney merger, developing the new characters, dramatic story choices, and the return of the original core cast. Several other featurettes running under 10 minutes focus specifically on their eponymous subjects: "Crafting Creatures," "Building BB-8," "Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight," "ILM: The Visual Magic of the Force," and "John Williams: The Seventh Symphony." The most fascinating out of all of these was "The Story Awakens: The Table Read" - Although running four minutes, it's a moving retrospective of the first script reading in London, 2014; a moment J.J. Abrams and the cast and crew recognized as iconic in the franchise's history. Fans may recognize the footage from a photograph of the table read that surfaced online a couple years ago. There is also a neat featurette called "Force for Change," which even though has kind of an infomercial-quality, discusses some very noble charity work and initiatives the cast and crew supported leading up to the release of the film. We also get several deleted scenes, most of them run under a minute and they're not very interesting (mainly character beats), of note though are "Jakku Message", which is an alternative introduction to Leia by her reaction to Poe's disappearance, and it's neat to see Carrie Fisher portray the "no-bull" aspect of Leia's leadership quality. Also, "Snow Speeder Chase", a chase scene with Finn and Rey on the surface of Starkiller Base that's reminiscent of the speeder bike chase from Return of the Jedi. As far as the DVD, both the image and sound quality are impeccable for standard definition and lossy fidelity, but there are absolutely no special features whatsoever. Compared to most current releases, I really should rate this 4 stars, as I'm also not crazy about the packaging (stacked discs annoy me, but I can live with it). However, quality over quantity is a driving factor of this release. The film itself is a great new step forward in the franchise; it's a properly-executed passing-of-the-torch to a new generation, but most importantly, a new beginning with opportunity for stories to head into a different direction.

WOW!!! I have heard sentiments expressed from both ends of the spectrum on this one! Some hardcore Star Wars fans hating it saying let it go enough is enough !!!! Other hardcore Star Wars fans that are overjoyed that new life is being breathed into the franchise!!! There has always been a lot of controversy among the Hardcore fans the moment that the decision was made to change & add scene's to give the franchise a more fluid continuity to it ! Personally if it takes you over 20 years to get your ideas onto film & you have the advantage to update the quality of your older films why not? Star Wars purest can always ask for faded prints of the originals. But if you think long term this is the right thing to do. I grew up watching the acts 4,5,&6 & had to wait for 1, 2, & 3. My kids Got to watch the series in chronological order & enjoyed it no less than me! After this new trilogy is completed new young viewers are going to benefit from seeing their hero's age & new hero's emerge! Star Wars makes money!!! Do you really think the franchise will just be abandoned? When I saw the 1st Star Wars movie back in the 70's I was a huge Sword & Sorcery fan & that's what I saw a sword & Sorcery movie set in a Sci-Fi Universe, but all the standard elements remained sword wielding knights ( Jedi's) Princesses, deadly monsters ( Alien creatures) & magic ( Technology & the Force) & I loved it!!! I also enjoyed this new installment into the franchise, while I may not have liked some aspects & fate of some of the characters I do think that they stayed true to the franchise & just like in real life not everyone acts like you want them to making the storyline believable. When I do reviews I try not to give away spoilers so this review is not going to tell you details about this new installment of the franchise, only that it is so fast paced a second viewing might be helpful if you have any distractions while watching. They did a outstanding job working the old elements of the franchise into the film making for great continuity. Their is a nice variety of characters & the cinematography is beautiful, the acting is great & the conflict between Good & Evil continues. I am eagerly awaiting the next 2 movies of this new trilogy there is a lot of room for some fresh new hero's to arise & the fate of some of the endearing original hero's have not yet been told in what could grow into a franchise that may some day rival the James Bond franchise as far as number of movies it contains. who knows maybe some day this movie franchise may be enjoyed by people watching it in Martian Bio Domes. L.O.L. All in all keep in mind this is just a movie franchise not theism or politics... just entertainment!

For those that haven't seen Force Awakens yet (Which rock have you been under?), no need to worry: **NO MAJOR SPOILERS** My Score 9.3/10 I initially rated this between 2-3 stars, but after watching a few times, it's much better than I originally thought. I still think the plot was a rehash of New Hope, but that doesn't automatically equal "ripoff". The acting/actors was a HUGE step above the Prequels (we're ANY of those roles cast correctly, especially Anakin?), and maybe even a bit better than the Original Trilogy. I loved pretty much everything about this movie, ESPECIALLY the lightsabers and Lightsaber battles (yes I realize there were some plot holes regarding the saber skill level of Rey, but I got over it. And who knows, maybe that will be explained in a future film?) After watching Force Awakens numerous times now, I have really only 1 major gripe: WAY TOO MANY PLOT HOLES!!! Honestly, what the heck happened here!? Was nobody hired to make sure there was continuity? I remember the TV show, "Lost", and they hired like 20 people who's only job was to make sure EVERYTHING made sense and that one thing didn't contradict another. That is NOT the case in Force. Example (and this isn't so much a "plot hole" as much as a "why?"): So, in New Hope the rebels destroy the Death Star because of a flaw. Ok, makes perfect sense. Return of the Jedi, and the same thing happens: They rebuild the Death Star with yet ANOTHER major flaw that was exploited. Ok fine. Now Force Awakens: Why exactly did they build a 3rd Desth Star (yes I know it's actually "Starkiller base") with, wait for it... ANOTHER FATAL FLAW THAT CAN BE EXPLOITED WITH A FEW LASER SHOTS IN THE RIGHT PLACE!! So tell me... WHY does the Empire keep making the dumbest mistake when building a Super-Weapon that probably costs more money than the entire planet Earth has on it? It makes no sense at all!! Everytime, the little guy/Good guy figures out how to destroy it in the simplest of ways, yet the people who built them never figure it out until their dead. Who would spend that much time and money to build something like a Death Star or Starkiller Base, and NOT spend a little extra cash to hire a specialist to make sure there's no major vulnerabilities? Seems a bit short sighted lol. That kind of thing really annoys me, and it I feel it's incredibly lazy film making. There were probably 15-20 times during the movie where I thought to myself "wait, that doesn't make sense", or "why would they do THAT when they could have easily just done THIS?", or "Wow! Those are some dumb people". Trust me, I am NOT the type of person who enjoys nit picking. Actually, I'm the complete opposite. Usually I'm the last one to figure out any plot holes. I always have to read about them and then say "Oh ya! How did I miss that!? That totally makes no sense!". But when they are this obvious, it makes me a bit upset. I feel like the film makers/studios think I'm an idiot and that I won't recognize the problems. The other plot hole I'll mention is in regards to Rey's Jedi skill level. How is it Rey is pretty much a Jedi already without ANY training whatsoever? She's a better Jedi now than Luke was at the end of Episode 6. Luke (who is/was the chosen one) took forever to learn to control his feelings and move things with his mind. Yet Rey is told "may the force be with you" and all of a sudden she can move things with her mind, resist Kylo's mind reading AND turn it around on him to read HIS mind, uses the lightsaber as if she's a Level 7-8 (out of 10) and beats Kylo (who also, for some weird reason, a 7/8 Lightsaber dueler), AND she can already use the verbal persuasion power. There's nothing she can't do, and yet she is on a pretty much identical life-course as Luke was in New Hope. Once Rey is told the Force is real, she tries using it in situations and succeeds lol. "Oh! I can use the Force to persuade people to do what I want? Awesome! I'll just do THAT then when I get in trouble next. No need to ask a Jedi HOW to do it... I'll just do it knowing absolutely JACK about the Force!" Lol. That's really how it felt when she was learning her power. What I want to know is: What is left for Luke to teach Rey? I'm pretty sure Episode 8 will focus on Luke training Rey... So what does he need to cover with her? She's already performed every trick we've seen Luke do in the Originals. Quick Question/Observation What's the point of Storm troopers wearing their armor? Does anyone have a single instance where it looked like the armor saved them? Lol That's yet another plot hole, but it's not Abrams or Disney's fault. George Lucas is the one who should have to explain that one haha. CONCLUSION At the end of the day, with all its faults and plot holes, the film still accomplishes what it's supposed to do: I had a ton of FUN watching it, and it made me EXTREMELY excited for Episode 8. Also, it really did FEEL like I was watching Star Wars. It felt like a TRUE continuation of Episode 6. The Prequels NEVER felt like TRUE Star Wars. The amount of CGI used in Force Awakens was PERFECT and extremely well done. The 1st Millennium Falcon battle scene was jaw-dropping awesome! I highly recommend watching this film for everyone. Even my mother loved it! I had to force her to watch it because she's never liked any Star Wars and really doesn't like Science Fiction much. She was incredibly happy I made her watch. There's something there for everyone, especially humor, which never overdoes it. FINAL SCORE 9.3/10

I like this movie. I don't love it, but I don't need to. The Force Awakens wasn't really meant for someone like me. Let me explain by starting with who I am in regard to Star Wars. One of my first conscious memories is watching The Empire Strikes Back in the theater during its 1982 re-release. I've seen the original trilogy's entries dozens of times. I know all the lines. I know all the sound effects. I can recite the script and every sound effect to John Williams' score. I have a lot of action figures. I know the names of most characters, ships and locations. I'm a Star Wars nerd. I got it bad. Star Wars is our modern mythology. Mine, anyway. It defined my childhood, present — and future. Back in 1983, media buzz was that George Lucas ascended from the franchise, waiting "15 years" for technology to catch up, before his second coming would deliver new chapters. And Lo, Lucas returned, beginning with the trilogy's Special Edition. I was a hopeless, late-teens fanboy. Yet all the extra stuff, all the changes to the story and dialogue and pacing, all the bigger and brighter computer-driven special effects . . . something was wrong. But what? I got my answer in 1999, when the opening prequel film released — the first Star Wars feature for which George Lucas had the first and final words on everything, and all the resources in the world. I don't know how else to describe it other than the opera scene in Citizen Kane: the camera pans upward from Dorothy Comingore's very un-operatic character to a couple of stagehands, one who holds fingers to his nose. Not even unlimited power can make a stinker not a stinker. I gave up after Episode I. By the time 2005's Revenge of the Sith got churned out, movie-goers returned in smaller and smaller numbers — so did consumers and retailers. "New Star Wars movie" meant bad acting and indulgent CGI. The only people paying attention for longer than a matinee showing were people who would take Star Wars however they could get it. Star Wars wasn't a factor in entertainment or culture any longer. That's why The Force Awakens isn't for nerds like me. It's for every other person in the theater who hasn't seriously paid attention to Star Wars for 20 years. Or who never has seen Star Wars. They don't mind if the movie is so derivative that it pays homage to its own series, because they connect with characters and have emotional investment in the story being told. If every Disney movie is like The Force Awakens, that might be problem — but Disney had to convince the world that Star Wars was worth watching again, first. That meant going back to, and repeating, the basics. It worked. Enjoy The Force Awakens for what it is. And if you can't, be happy for the many, many others around you who can.

Stellar

(This is a review by my son, Matthew Corrigan) Spoilers ahead...Be Warned :)... "I've got a bad feeling about this." -Han Solo That's what many fans were saying as they shook their heads months before the release. Despite the positive reception of the trailers and the applauded casting and directing choices, many fans still doubted whether this new Star Wars adventure was going to live up to the hype set by the previous entries because, let's face it, Star Wars is the greatest franchise of all time. Not only is it immensely successful, but nearly every movie has been critically praised, the story is considered timeless, and the franchise has developed a cult following so strong that Star Wars is as much a culture as it is a movie series, leading to even religions being formed based off of it. If you don't believe me, google "Jedi Religion" and see what pops up. That being said, "The Force Awakens" lives up to the hype and then some. With strong performances by the old as well as the new characters, beyond eye-catching visual effects, a classic story worthy of the franchise, and thousands of references to the previous movies, "The Force Awakens" bursts through the line that it was expected to meet and delivers in every cinematic promise that long-awaited sequels are heir to. Best Scene: There are dozens of fantastic scenes, and practically every scene in this film is magnificent. However, if I had to pick one scene that surpasses them all, it is Han Solo's death scene (I told you there are spoilers). The writing and acting are both perfect, and the viewer can see the emotional complexities in the character's expressions and the enriching dialogue. Even as Han Solo is stabbed, which could have been his doing, the viewer can see Han Solo being both forgiving and sympathetic to his lost son, who it is clear he loves, regardless of the circumstances. Chewie's screaming as Han Solo falls to his death displays every viewer's reaction: shocked, angry, and sad, all at once. It's the perfect combination. Best Line: This was a hard one. The film is full of great lines, from light hearted jokes to forcefully tear-jerking ones (no pun intended). However this one, delivered by Han Solo on board the Millenium Falcon, takes the cake: "I used to wonder about that myself. Thought it was a bunch of mumbo-jumbo. A magical power holding together good and evil...the dark side and the light. Crazy thing is...it's true. The Force. The Jedi. All of it. It's all true." -Han Solo Best Part About the Movie: Harrison Ford. It's always Harrison Ford. End of discussion. Overall Impression: Just in case I have not made this clear, this movie is as perfect as a film can get while still being charismatic and entertaining enough to enchant viewers young and old. I highly recommend it to everyone. Here's to Star Wars: "May the Force be with you, always." -Ben Kenobi, "A New Hope"

Having watched Episode VII in the theater back in December like everyone else for the most part, I really enjoyed the movie. I have been a long time fan ever since the beginning on May 25, 1977. Today, I bought the Limited Steelbook Edition from another retailer. I found the packaging very well done and much like the recent steelbook editions for I - VI. You get all the formats in one package, 1 DVD edition of the movie located on left side when you open it, 2 Blu-rays on right side. One is the film, the other is the Special Features or Bonus Features, then the digital download copy insert. The Blu-ray looks fantastic on the Ultra 4K 55"! The sound is awesome at English 7.1 DTS HD, plus other languages at 5.1 DTS HD. ******** ALL STAR WARS BLURAYS PLAY 2160p if you have a 4K TV of any make and an UPSCALING 4K BLURAY PLAYER ********* NO NEED TO WAIT FOR A PHYSICAL 4K DISC OR PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED FOR A 4K PLAYER. ALL VII are STUNNING !! (I have a Sony 3D 4K upscaling Bluray player, 2016 model, bought at about $90 at local retailer) **The following may contain "spoilers" if you have not seen it by now ** It is basically 30 years after the Battle of Endor and remnants of the Old Empire have regrouped and formed "The First Order". Luke is in hiding and the "Resistance" is led by General Leia among others. A new "enemy" has emerged as well for the "Dark Side", Kylo Ren, but he is no Sith, not yet anyway. Old favorites are back from the original series as well as the droids from all 6 prior movies. A new droid makes it's appearance, BB-8 and is really a good character. "Rey", a scavenger, may just yet find that she has "Force" abilities she may or may not be completely aware of until the very end. There are familiar situations, etc. that "take you back" to the past, for certain. That didn't bother me, really. Hey, as long as I didn't see JarJar Binks in this one, I am a much happier SW fan. lol If you really want a nice package for your Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Movie, you really should get the Steelbook Edition and to compliment your other 6, if you have them. I have attached the photos to my review below! The back cover to the steelbook is a picture of Captain Phasma. Kylo Ren and his red lightsaber are on the front... Inside is a battle scene of the Millenium Falcon flying and getting shot at from a pair of Tie Fighters. ** NOTE ** ALL Special Features in this set are on the BLU-RAY second disc, "Bonus Features". ** There are NO Special Features on the DVD edition, just the movie itself with a decent menu. ** Special Features are described in the "Details section" for this movie here on Amazon. Loved them all. ** 3D version is exceptional! ** 3D VERSION ** since Amazon can't separate the reviews for the standard/steelbook/3D packages of this movie, I have to add it to mine here already. I love the 3D packaging, very nicely done. Black leather like slipcase. A worthy collector's item certainly. I have attached the photos of mine to this review. I love the slipcase and the feel of it, everything. Good to own this one.

Filme excelente já tinha visto outras vezes mas em UHD realmente espetacular.

Having watched the Star Wars: The Force Awakens on IMAX 3D back in December. I still really enjoyed watching it in normal 2D on Blue Ray, and all the extras provided on the second disk. The 70 min behind the scenes documentary was informative and interesting. The deleted scenes were a bit short, and I had expected them to be a longer. Lucasfilm may be holding them back for another time, but that is pure speculation and if you believe what is written on the internet:-) The film has re-awaked my love of Star Wars. I have seen all the Star Wars films at the cinema and was a massive fan growing up. I hated the prequels so much, that it totally tarnished my view of the whole universe and the original films. I turned my back on the franchise and was no longer interested in it. TFA has reminded me, what I loved about the originals. The feelings of wander, joy, and the familiarity brought me back to my younger self. Yes, there are many familiar parts But that was the whole point from JJ Abrams; to bring us back to the experience of the original films, reboot the franchise, to introduce the Star Wars franchise to a new set of fans around the world (and makes huge amounts of money). I am entitled to my own opinion, as are others who have the opposite view. The film seems to have really upset a few people. But here are some facts to highlight the film's critical and financial success: 1 Greatest cinema success in the UK in the UK for the past 40 years. (BFI: Inflation adjusted total of £122 million followed by Skyfall, Avatar ). 2 Third film in history to gross over $2 Billion dollars worldwide, although the figures are not inflation adjusted (BoxOffice Mojo. Behind Avatar and Titanic). The bad $ exchange rate dented its earnings. 3 Five Star ratings from "The Times", "The Telegraph", and "The Guardian". 92% rating from Rotten Tomatoes, and 81% from Metacritic. 4 The film has had good longevity for a blockbuster, particularly at the UK/Ireland/Malta box office and the US. It has been making money for 120 days. I expect the DVD/Blue Ray sales to continue in a similar vein, but time will tell. 3

I think if you have to say the worst thing about The Force Awakens it is that someone has taken all your favourite Star Wars toys and is playing with them, and you are just watching. And that in a nutshell is most likely what causes most people the MOST grief about the film. For me my first "awareness" of the whole Star Wars saga was back in 1976 when we heard via newspapers and the odd TV news that "something" was coming across the Atlantic. And I was sitting in school and we'd just been given a new "book" catalogue and there was the paperback for Star Wars written by George Lucas (as I learned a few years later actually by Alan Dean Foster............) Loved the first (no 4). Actually read the book of Empire Strikes Back before I saw the film (another Dean Foster tie in) - those were the days - and although I liked Return of the Jedi I did think it had gone too "childish". In fact I saw it in a packed local cinema, now an OAP home, where at 17/18 I was the oldest person amongst a mass of 7 to 12 years olds. The target audience. Then. Now JJ Abrams and me are about the same age and he has tackled what most would not want to tackle. Something that has to "hit" me and my age group and something that will "hit" the new target market like my kids who have grown up with Dad saying "You HAVE to see this!" Yes we all suffered through the Lucas era of I, II and III. Not so much someone playing with your toys but actively selling new ones to you! And that is what is strange about this film. It does not SELL you anything. Old characters, new characters, old ships, new ships, but Disney have been surprisingly "adult" about it. Maybe in many years when we have Star Wars 27: Return of Jafar and His Crazy Sidekick.......... So no spoilers and I did not see it on release, I waited for the Blu Ray, but it is worth it. And something else? It is a film that will be worth watching again, and it will get better with each viewing. Blu Ray quality is excellent - they really could not drop the ball. Abrams likes to move the camera and some of the shots in the aerial battles are stunners and will NEED to be watched again and again. I'd had a rubbish week with me losing a job through redundancy. This was something to look forward to. It made me forget. It did what Star Wars was meant to do. Roll on the rest, Disney.

Great movie

Episode VII, good, I liked the movie.