Yes, it is true, they made another Star Wars! And it was SO GOOD! Let's start at the beginning...
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
Star Wars is epic. We all grew up watching it. We all grew up cheering for the Jedi and quoting Darth Vader to every person named Luke that we know. When I was in high school they came out with episodes 1,2 and 3 (4,5,6 came first- confusing I know) and they were just, meh...okay. It was exciting to see the story and fun to see the action but they were not really up to par with the three original movies. When the announcement of the 7th movie was made it was exciting and apprehensive at the same time; was it going to be good, disappointing like the first three episodes or totally lame like all 100 Rocky movies?
The excitement grew, Ben watched the previews 100 of times and was pretty sure he knew the time line (he was wrong) and we watched as Star Wars, again, started seeping into all aspects of our lives. Then we learned that for Ben's work party they were renting out a theater and have a pre-showing of Star Wars- PRE SHOWING!! (He got to see it at 7 and it opened at midnight) The only glitch, it was employees only. I was heart broken and had to come with terms that I was not going to see this (already sold out) movie until the new year.
The day quickly approached (December 17) and I sent Ben to work, knowing that the next time I saw him he would have this epic story in mind. I then got a call that morning that Ben had gotten an extra ticket and I could come!! I was so excited. Babysitters were called but it was finals week (excuses excuses) so Mom drove up to watch the kids (thank you thank you).
I got to the theater and just walked in, no line, and sat in the most amazing seat (reclining and in the PERFECT place in the theater), got free popcorn and a drink (thanks Crocs) and hunkered down. And.... it was amazing!
The original cast, now old, were in it and there were quotes and nods to the originals that made it so fun and memorable. There was good action and good new characters. I laughed and I cried (boy did I cry). The moment it ended I could have sat down and watched it again.
As we walked out of the theater I walked past everyone, who had pre-ordered their tickets weeks/months in advance, standing in line, hours early, waiting and thought "You guys have no idea how cool this is.... and I got to see it first..ha" (yes, maybe a little childish but I was feeling nostalgic and childish).
It was a great movie and it was fun to remember and have my childhood brought back. It's fun to see the new generations loving when was old (and it was old when I watched it) and so see this amazing story continue. Elizabeth loves chewbaca and life is good!
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