After much anticipation and build up, J.J. Abrams "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has finally screened and fans can breathe a big sigh of relief.
Have no fear. I will not spoil your experience of seeing “The Force Awakens” with any details that haven’t already been readily available in trailers. I was so obsessive about not knowing too much that I simply stopped looking at any information.
I watched the teaser trailer at Star Wars Celebration in April and then avoided anything on the film. So I ran out of theaters if the trailer came on and covered my ears and hummed if anyone started speculating on where Luke might be or whether or not John Boyega was really a Stormtrooper. I’m a “Star Wars” fan and I respect people’s desire to not have their first experience of the film ruined by knowing something they didn’t want to.
But I did get to see “The Force Awakens” on Tuesday morning and was bound by Disney to not reveal anything on social media or in a review until 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. So it’s 12:02 a.m. and now I can finally talk about the most eagerly anticipated film of the year.
Although many screenings are sold out, Fandango suggests checking with theaters for newly added showtimes. Some theaters are opening up additional screens so more tickets may be available.
May the Force Be With You!