Alien at the Movies

Disney magic has re-energized that epic space adventure thought to be long gone forever & only relived in the memories of Blu-Rays & DVDs. A deserter, a scavenger, and a droid with a mission kicks off this revival that will draw Star Wars fans back to the theaters like that high school reunion curiosity of seeing old friends again & recalling all of those good times spent together.  This Star Wars: The Next Generation is still packed with thrilling action & doesn't disappoint as it carries on with the spirit, excitement, and fun of the originals. A smile will come to your face when your old friends like Han, Chewie, Luke & Leia make their grand entrances and you'll feel the shock & awe when the unexpected happens. To some, it will feel like coming back to your hometown seeing some familiar sights & hearing those local phrases again. But for those who have been living on another planet & are unfamiliar with the franchise, don't worry, just let yourself go & feel the Force to enjoy this one. Newcomers Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac look like good picks for their roles. The dark side of the Force reveals some anger management issues. The film raises more questions than providing answers to this continuing saga. Like the mystery of C-3PO's a new red arm, there seems to be a lot more story here to be told in coming sequels. Some heroes & villains have yet to be truly tested.  Thus, audiences will be on the edge of their seats begging for more. The film was shot beautifully in Abu Dhabi, Iceland, & Ireland. John Williams is back adding to his iconic score.

Alien gives it 4 "In Search of the Last Jedi & the First Jedi Temple" stars out of 4.