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For a sequel to one of the most iconic finales from any saga I’ve ever seen, I’d expect something new and fresh, especially when it comes to the treatment of the original characters. Instead, this movie focused on rebooting the series by passing the torch to a new generation, introducing new characters and familiar set-ups. Not only that, but there’s a new threat on the horizon, risen from the ashes of the Galactic Empire, that wants to seize control of the galaxy. Under the guidance of the original trio, it’s up for our new main leads (Daisy Ridley and John Boyega) to take a stand and restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. It’s as cliché as it gets. Being an avid Star Wars fan since the very beginning, I’ve always admired the original trilogy. With some of the most memorable space battles, lightsaber duels, chemistry, and music from the great John Williams, it was something I was so hooked upon that I can quote all the iconic lines. So it was no surprise to me that when this long-anticipated continuation to “Return of the Jedi” was announced, I couldn’t think of any other movie during the time that I was so incredibly hyped up for. Surprisingly, it was my first real experience of any Star Wars movie in theaters (not including “The Phantom Menace” in 3D). From the moment the famed opening crawl began filling the entire screen, I was shivering from head to toe, ready to give a wild round of applause at the end. However, right as the film had ended, I was conflicted on what to think of it. Coming from someone who’s re-watched the original trilogy over the years countless times, my thoughts on this movie are mixed. Taking something so beloved over the years and trying to incorporate the franchise in a different direction would be nearly impossible for the filmmakers to achieve. To some extent, they actually managed to pull it off pretty well, especially when it comes to some of the newer characters and even the visual effects, which rely mostly on practical effects rather than an overuse of CGI done in Episodes I-III. Unfortunately, everything that went into production, it wasn’t enough to make this standout like the originals did, in that the story was largely predictable and some of the villains were seriously underused, down to the point where they were just thrown in for merchandising purposes. I think this goes without saying that this is a carbon copy of Episode IV, but with different names for the planets and its main characters to make it seem different from its predecessors. For being such a huge Star Wars fanatic, I was disappointed with this film, but it’s definitely FAR from the worst in the franchise (that would have to go to “The Last Jedi”). As a film on its own or if you’ve yet to see any of the previous films, I think it would be a visually stunning surprise and can be enjoyed for what it is. However, for someone who’s seen and admired the original trilogy (especially “A New Hope”), I’d pass on this and re-watch that instead.