We owned all of the Star Wars movies before our son was born. Like many families in America and across the world, this series is a must have for every home collection. This is a fact from my household, and probably a similar fact in many others.
The reason this is a must have for your home library is two fold. Firstly, as is the case with many Blu-ray/DVD’s, there are deleted scenes, out takes, commentaries, and other extras that we all want to see. Secondly, and more importantly in this case, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a movie you want to see multiple times. I saw it twice in two weeks in the theater and did an amazing review for Fandango Family! And that is still not enough! The entire Star Wars series has enough entertainment value for people to continue viewing all of the individual movies for years and years to come. And this seventh episode is no different, in fact, it is the highest grossing film in the franchise, it is just that good!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens saw the eagerly anticipated reteaming of original Star Wars stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, along with Anthony Daniels, the only actor to have been in all seven Star Wars films, and Peter Mayhew. The returning cast was joined by newcomer Daisy Ridley, who beat out fierce competition to take the principal role of Rey; BAFTA Rising Star Award winner John Boyega (Attack the Block, Imperial Dreams) as reluctant stormtrooper Finn; Emmy® nominee Adam Driver (Lincoln, Girls) as the villainous Kylo Ren, and Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Bourne Legacy) as Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.
It was great to see some of the old cast appear in this movie, but it was even more thrilling to watch the new characters grow and become actors that we cannot wait to see in the next installment! Daisy Ridley as Rey is our first major female Jedi and she is fantastic in the role. The other two major characters, reformed stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) are also in story lines that we want to see continue, and also learn more about their past!
There is a ton of material for many more movies in the franchise to come, and as with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we will see them all on the big screen and buy them all for our home library in the years to come!
Back to the second most important reason to own your own copy: discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. Bonus features include:
- Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary.
- The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script.
- Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe.
- Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life.
- Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren.
- John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens.
- ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.
- Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others.
- Plus Deleted Scenes! Here is my post on The Force Awakens deleted scenes!
Pre-order or get ready to go the store!
Lastly, there is the cutest new character from the movie, he is like R2D2’s cute little nephew:
Disclosure: We received the above copy for review. All opinions are always 100% honest and our own.
Lots of stuff will be included it seems