“Star Wars Episode VII, The Force Awakens” premiered on Thursday, Dec. 17. The movie picked up years after Episode VI. There is a new cast, and there are appearances from the original “Star Wars” cast.

In this movie the dark side, now called The First Order, is fighting the rebel side. Both sides are trying to acquire a map that leads to Jedi Luke Skywalker. Three of the new characters work together to try to find the map and destroy The First Order.

While on their mission, they run into some of the characters from the original “Star Wars.” I don’t want to spoil, anything so I won’t say much more about the plot.

As a huge fan of the “Star Wars” franchise, and someone who grew up watching all of the “Star Wars” movies, I was in no way disappointed by this movie. It was absolutely fantastic. The entire movie was action packed, and there was nothing about it that bored me. It had very good humor too.

I have been waiting for this movie since I first heard about it two years ago, and it exceeded my expectations. I definitely recommend it.

I give this movie a 10 out of 10. I wish I could say more, but I don’t want to spoil anything. This movie is awesome.

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