Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer #3 Reaction

Ok first things first *a-hem*: SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

'Star Wars' has to be my favourite movie franchise of all time with 'The Empire Strikes Back' not only being the best of the saga but possibly my favourite movie ever. So as you can imagine this trailer got me hyped!

What's interesting about this trailer is the lack of plot details revealed. In a world where trailers give away crucial plot details (hello Terminator Genisys!), it's satisfying to see that the trailers for the most anticipated movie of 2015 give away little of the plot. However, it leaves enough to piece together some clues and get me excited!

Secondly, it's interesting to see that we might have a female protagonist this time round! One issue with the Star Wars films are the lack of female characters. Yes Leia and to some extent Padmé were awesome but they were the only major female characters in the whole saga. Finally, we may get a Star Wars movie that passes the Bechdel Test (Google it!).

Thirdly, the shots! This movie looks gorgeous and unlike any Star Wars movie we have seen before... but still recognisably Star Wars! The cinematography makes you feel like you're flying with the ships and the colour palette is rich so the movie looks aesthetically pleasing to look at! Even if the plot turns out to be rubbish, it will still look amazing. (One highlight is the hyperspace scene!)

Lastly, the tone. This Star Wars movie looks like it's going to blend dark and mysterious with fun action! That's good! That's the same tone as Empire!

Other things to note/speculate:

• Kylo Ren looks set to be a terrifying villain! Ok he's not Darth Vader but the scene where he tortures Poe Dameron looks daaaaaaaaark.
• I like how Han Solo is the guide and how his character has grown into believing the Jedi now
• Speaking of the Jedi, they're myth?
• The lightsaber duel has a brilliant set-up! A Jedi-in-training who knows little in lightsaber combat vs. a powerful force user? Sign me up!!!

Overall, there's little to expect in this movie which will make watching it all the more exciting! Bring on December 17th 2015!!!!