I’m glad I decided to watch all 11 of the Star Wars movies in chronological order. It really did make a difference in how I perceive the entire Skywalker Saga. It also gave me an interesting perspective on the relative quality of the individual movies in comparison with one another.
Last night we watched The Force Awakens, the next movie in the Star Wars chronological timeline after Return of the Jedi.
This is not a review and it isn’t meant to rain on anybody’s opinion of this movie – it’s simply an attempt to articulate my own feelings about it. Your mileage may mostdefinitely vary.
I went to see The Force Awakens at the theater with mixed emotions – hopeful that it would rekindle the spark of the Star Wars original trilogy, and fearful that it might fall even farther short of the mark than the prequel movies. I was thrilled to have my hope rewarded. I’ve watched The Force Awakens multiple times since then, and I’ve enjoyed it more each time. It really did re-awaken my love of Star Wars.
Warning! Spoilers Below (if there can be such a thing as spoilers for a movie released in 2015).