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Yesterday, I went on a surprise viewing of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Way back in 2012, when production of the movie was first made known, my immediate thoughts were very negative, worried that they would milk the franchise for all its worth instead of actually making worthwhile films. While the milking part is indeed true, I gained more faith in the movie over time, and by the week before premiere, I was pretty confident it would be good. When I actually saw it, I was surprised by how great it was. Sure, it isn't as good as the original trilogy, but it stands well on its own while still holding true to the Star Wars franchise. I have to say, I was shocked by how excellently the action scenes were handled.