All of that is important, of course.īut what is kind of being overlooked is that the The Force Awakens also marks the return of John Williams to one one of his most iconic scores. The new trilogy (and proposed anthology spin-offs like Rogue One) will also be restarted with JJ Abrams at the helm, a filmmaker with unparalleled geek cred and an established track record with huge properties ( Alias, Lost, Fringe, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, etc), who’s uniquely positioned to wash away the bitter aftertaste of the prequels. There’s a lot to look forward to with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Įpisode VII celebrates the glorious return of the king of fantasy franchises, and the continuation of a universe that means so much to so many people, young and old alike.