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Introduction
I saw Star Wars VII on Thursday night. I enjoyed the movie and was certainly entertained. However, the entire movie felt like a recycled menagerie of episodes IV, V, and VI.
It is clear that JJ Abrams is a fan and really wanted to respect and pay tribute to the original trilogy but I think he went too far. Instead of paying respect to the original trilogy, he copied it.
I had very high expectations for this film. Many of them were fulfilled. What follows are the things that had me scratching my head during the film, interrupting my immersion in the experience. Also know that I have not read any of the books. I’m a huge Star Wars fan but have only seen the movies; that is my point of reference.
Spoilers follow, so if you have yet to see the movie and want to be surprised, do not proceed any further.
John Atilano 