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The Force Awakens (No Spoilers)

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NO SPOILERS OR ANY PLOT DETAILS 10 years ago, George Lucas put what we thought was the final nail in the Star Wars coffin with Revenge of the Sith, the culmination of the hugely disappointing prequels that laid waste to all that Star Wars was in the first place. Simply put, the series is best known for its fun factor, providing numerous breathtaking sequences with an expansive universe of lore and some of the most imaginative design ever seen. Who better then to resurrect Star Wars than JJ Abrams, fresh from his successful rebirth of Star Trek (though let's not dwell on its sequel, Into Darkness, for too long).  With The Force Awakens, Abrams brings back to the series what Lucas had been trying to do for years: pure, unadulterated fun.  The directing style is ambitious in the best possible way, drawing the viewer right into the heart of every scene and amplifying the impact of every exchange and battle.  What really stands out from the very first scene too is the vibrancy