Star Wars: The Force Awakens

     This morning, I awoke with the Force. Well I actually woke because of a force. The door slamming in the other room because my younger brother was rushing to get out of the house. It was 10:30, so I figured Id' probably need to get out of bed anyway. I'm not one to stay in bed long once I've opened my eyes.
     Walking out to the kitchen, I see my older brother appear from the basement in a similar rush.
     "YOU BOYS GETTING READY FOR THE MOVIE?" Our mom yells from her seat at the computer from a different room.
     "Yeah..." My younger brother says begrudgingly. From 23 years on this earth and just about 19 in my parents' house with my brothers, you learn to not speak to each other until you've actually woken up. Just because my eyes are open, I'm breathing and managed to make a bowl of cereal for myself do not mean that I'm awake and ready for the morning interrogation.
     "What time's the movie?" I ask.
     "11." Replies my younger brother.
     Do I go? Do I not go? It's gonna be a matinee, so it'll be less expensive and you've got a gift card, even though you want to use that gift card later as part of the Christmas gift you gave to your younger brother... Go. It's with both of your brothers and it's not like you get to have this experience that often.
     I go with them. And somehow also get roped into driving too. Not sure how that happened. But if I was driving, then the errands to be performed after the movie could revolve around my (the driver's) needs!
   

      Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a really enjoyable movie. For a movie clocking in a 2hrs and 15min, it sure didn't seem that long. Before we knew it, the iris wipe transitioned us into the credits. The film's content flowed smoothly with the conclusion of the third film of Lucas's original installment.
      The film entertained fodder for prequels and sequels galore. Adam Driver, as Kylo Ren plays the son of Han and Leia whom we learn was trained by uncle Luke in the ways of the Force, but somehow turned to the Dark Side. Han and Leia are no longer together and as it seems haven't been for a while. How does Rey have any training with the Force? Who is Rey? What's her background?
      While the movie was extremely entertaining (just enough seriousness and humor - the latter primarily driven by newcomer Finn played by John Boyega), but raised so many questions. For a film who's intent was to reboot the franchise and make some money for Disney, JJ and his team sure did a fantastic job!
      On a side note I'd like to point out how certain publications (*cough Entertainment Weekly cough*) interviewed Gwendoline Christie, referring to her as Star Wars' "first female villain." Though, when watching the movie she was rarely present and didn't put up much of a fight when confronted by our protagonists.
     How about Lupita Nyong'o! I knew she was in the movie, but failed to do any research into seeing which character she played. I also knew she was CGI, but her voice adjustments were amazing for Maz Kanata. Wow!
     Andy Serkis can do no wrong. Still confused on who the hell Supreme Leader Snoke is and where the hell he came from. Prequel/sequel time Disney. You've got me all anticipatory!

     Apologies for the extended review on the movie. Needless to say I loved it and can't wait for what's next! Except this time I'll make sure to see it on opening weekend so I get to see it in the big theater, not the little side ones.

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