(Maximize in a dark room for full effect.)
Ben and I saw the new film last weekend. I really enjoyed it, although I didn't get the usual adrenaline rush when the first notes of the theme rang out and the screen crawl started. By the time the end credits rolled, I wanted to see it all again. Ben was not impressed.
As has been written elsewhere, Episode VIII is definitely not your father's Star Wars. Sacred cows are slaughtered. And as the movie itself drives home, it's time to let go of the past and move on. I approve of this.