Travel at warp-speed to the cinema
JOBURG – Star Wars: The Force Awakens, takes you to a galaxy far, far away in this thrilling instalment of the epic franchise.
Reviewed by: Neo Phashe
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Running Time: 135mins
Director: JJ Abrahams
Starring: Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley
Rating: 9/10
Release Date: 18 December
When seeking a thrill infused with fantasy and the perfect amount of adventure, make sure you make your way to your nearest cinema. Do be sure not to forget your 3D glasses because for the next two hours you are about to go on an adventure that can only be described as a galactic invasion. The movie blends the original cast members with a new vibrant bunch that merge with each other very well.
The Plot: The fight between good and evil continues. To not give anything away, the movie follows the quest to find an important element which is needed to fight against everything that is dark and evil.
The Good: The good in the movie is the greatness within itself, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will have you engulfed in its sheer wonderment. Seeing it in 3D only solidifies why lovers of the franchise would urge those who could care less about the movie to watch it. It fascinates you through its visionary special effects.
The Bad: You need to have been an avid follower of the franchise to understand the movie. It is not easy to follow especially if you have no clue what it is based on.
The Verdict: This movie is for die-hard fans. You would not want to sit in among an audience of heavily invested lovers of the movie and listen to them gasp at new and unexpected information while you sit and try to enjoy your popcorn having no clue of what just happened. Fans of the movie will surely be surprised at the twists and turns in the plot. The reprisal of the original cast members will have them feeling nostalgic and the new cast members will revive the need for innovation and intrigue. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, left nothing to chance. This coupled with the fact that it is in 3D, even if you have never been a fan you will become an honorary member of the Star Wars fan club.
