Star Wars The Force Awakens Predictions

So, the new Star Wars movie is coming out soon, and for all we know Disney spent $250 million dollars for the 2 teasers and 1 trailer of a movie that doesn't actually exist. In case there is an actual movie on the way, here are some predictions from me:

1. It's actually a remake of A New Hope. The New Order (bad guys in white armor) battle the Resistance (the Rebellion / the underdogs) for control over the galaxy. Now the Darth Vader groupie/wannabe has a fully operating planet destroying weapon (Starkiller Base) to level the playing field. Tthe climatic battle is the Resistance flighting against time to destroy the weapon before it destroys the planet where the Resistance's main base is (with Leia, Han, etc.). Does this sound familiar?

2. Finn is not a Jedi.  I feel like Rey is actually the main character of the movie, and Finn is a decoy. Sure, he's still a main character, but he's not a Jedi. Rey is. Rey is the next Luke, Finn is the next Han, and so on.

3. Han Solo dies in the end of this movie. Harrison Ford has wanted this for thirty years, and sure doesn't want to be in Episodes VIII and IX. Here's the longshot, though: Finn is his son.

So, in Marvel Comics, they introduced a character named Sana Solo, who claims to be Han Solo's wife. Straight out of the Doctor Who playbook, it seems to be half and half where you can believe whatever you want about the marriage. Anyway, Solo dies and gives the Falcon and Chewie to Finn, his son with Sana Solo.

4. Luke Skywalker is not in the movie. Well, not much anyway. He's in exile or hiding or something like that. We see him in a few flashbacks, saying goodbye to R2, etc. Once Rey decides to be a Jedi, she'll need to find where Luke went to just like Luke sought out Yoda. So, Episode VIII will be the search for Skywalker.  He is not the bad guy in black, and he didn't go to the Dark Side. Sorry.

2013 Star Wars 12" AOTC Clone Trooper Review

Feeling Lucky, Punk?

When I first heard the news that Hasbro was getting back on the 1/6 scale wagon, I was cautiously optimistic, being a fan of the Kenner/Hasbro 12" figures from the '90s.  I had envisioned the line similar to the 12" Rise of Cobra figures from a few years ago: basic 12" figures featuring more sculpted than cloth outfits with a weapon at a decent price.

Hasbro, though, went with new sculpts but no cloth items and little articulation.  They seem confident that the trend will bring in big bucks for them as similar 12" figures were present for the new Spider-Man and Iron Man toy lines.

I found this figure at my local Target store. They had both the AOTC Clone Trooper and ROTS Anakin Skywalker. I wouldn't normally pass on a ROTS Anakin, but the sculpt was very weak, and the figures I saw were literally cross-eyed. So that left me with the Clone Trooper...


I was overall impressed with the sculpt of the figure.  There are actually a fair amount of details in the armor of the figure. Compared with the Anakin figure, the Clone Trooper has much better proportions. My main complaint is that the main chest piece is a little bulky, making the arms and legs connections a little awkward looking. When compared to the original 12" Stormtrooper, the Clone Trooper is a little shorter, but is closer in stature to the 12" Stormtrooper from 2004.

Being economical, Hasbro only used black paint to bring out some detailing on the helmet and the trooper's body suit.  For whatever the reason, they stopped at the hips and left the back of trooper's knees white. It seems that the figure is lucky to get that much as it looks like Hasbro is applying little if any paint apps to the backs of the figures of their economical 12" line.

Bare Knees.

Another surprise was that the Clone Trooper had a little more than the "Big 5" in the articulation department.  Yes, the head, shoulders, and hips move, but also the wrists as well. I should also mention that his blaster is molded into his right hand. I have mixed feelings about this, but otherwise, it does not distract from the figure.

A little help, guys?

There are two reasons that this figure would appeal to collectors:

1. Those interested in a vintage-styled figure of prequel characters as this is very reminiscence of the bygone era of when a toy was just a toy.

2. Customizers who enjoy applying their own paint jobs.  Since this is a very bare Clone Trooper, collectors can feel free to paint their own color design, add dirt or scoring to the armor, or just finish the job Hasbro started.

For $9.99, I have no really issue with the figure, considering that people pay $15-$20 for a figure half its size. It's a shame that nothing really makes it stand out as well.

Aggressive Negotiation

"Does anyone else want to negotiate?"

The Thankful Trooper

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Today, some of us go back to work while others are able to spend time with their family and loved ones. Not to mention, to sleep off their ridiculously full bellies. In either case, take a moment to count your many blessings, and step away from Black Shopping Madness for a moment of silence and remembrance.

Everyone at this moment in time is very lucky, even if they haven't realized that yet.

The Clone Wars Rage On (Quietly)

The third season of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" started about a month ago, and again, with the start of a season, the series shifts its focus. Of the seven episodes shown so far, only one of them is an all-out battle-type story. All six of the remaining episodes are character-oriented pieces focused more on intrigue and suspense than huge battle epics. The last handful of episodes have been put an emphasis on the female characters including Padme Amidala, Padawan Ahsoka, Satine Kryze, and Aurra Sing.

Tonight's episode will bring the droids into the spotlight as C-3PO becomes a target to bounty hunter Cade Bane. As with previous seasons, C-3PO will be voiced by Anthony Daniels who has portrayed the golden fussbucket for over thirty years in a variety of different media. Talk about commitment to a character! Hopefully, the episode may have a nod or two to the droids' own animated show from the 80s, "The Droids."

I'm not sure how the season will shape from here on out, but I've enjoyed the effort made to flesh out the characters, especially the female ones, and prove that it's not all about the "Wars."

Review: Clone Wars "Blue Shadow Virus"

In the latest episode of Star Wars, we are introduced to another underused aspect of the Clone Wars: germ warfare. Dr. Nuvo Vindi (played by the brilliant Michael York) is recreating the Blue Shadow Virus in a secret lab hidden in the Naboo swamplands. I enjoyed his warped logic, that "viruses are living creatures too" and should not be eradicated. Unfortunately, he also sounds like he has a German accent. Oh, well.

With Jar Jar and Padme captured while investigating the swamps, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka have to storm an underground lab, free the prisoners, and deactivate hundreds of bombs with the virus in them. This pretty much fills out the second half of the story. Anakin, obsessed with Padme's safety, is a lot more rough around the edges and I appreciate the darker slant on Anakin. Afterall, he supposed to be Darth Vader.

As Naboo's first appearance in the series, it's a very well rounded episode. Captain Tycho, from the prequels, makes a cameo, but doesn't do much. The viewer never gets to find out what the Blue Shadow Virus does to a person, and all it amounts to is Jedi juggling small vials. Still, pretty sound entertainment. B

Review: Clone Wars "Dooku Captured"

In the latest chapter of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Anakin and Obi-Wan pursue Count Dooku to a remote planet, where Dooku gets captured by a gang of pirates and is held for ransom. Anakin and Obi-Wan are sent by the Republic to confirm the pirates' claim, but are they also walking into a trap?

The episode stars two key figures, who have remained in the background for most of the series so far: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Count Dooku. The episode in general is fairly average, pretty much what I thought the whole series was going to be like, but there are a number of things that should be commended.

First of all, Skywalker and Kenobi. Not even in the animated movie have the two spent much screen time together, and here we get to see the two of them in action, Anakin's recklessness and Obi-Wan's experience playing off each other. There are a number of playful quips as they banter back and forward. It's nice to see a more cavalier Skywalker than the brooding, angsty one in the movies.

Second, all three Jedi are deprived of their lightsabers fairly early on, making them rely on themselves and the Force. It's always fun to see how a Jedi will get out of a jam without their most reliable tool at their disposal.

Third, this episode features Jim Cummings as the voice of the pirate leader. Cummings is probably most known for his variety of work for Disney over the years, and it's great to hear him in Star Wars. Luckily he will be in next week's episode where the pirates seemingly capture out heroes and put them alongside Dooku. B-

Review: Clone Wars "Lair of Grievous"

In the most recent episode of Star Wars: Clone Wars, Kit Fisto and his former padawan are tricked into entering Grievous's home and are forced to face the evil general if they hope to leave. Count Dooku, tired of General Grievous' continual failure against the Jedi, tests the droid army general by allowing two Jedi to enter Grievous' home under the false pretenses. The episode is well-paced with action, suspense, and character development. I can't say that I was surprised how the episode played out, but it was entertaining to the end.

Dooku is portrayed as devious and manipulative as his master, pitting both sides against each other. If Grievous succeed, then there would be two less Jedi to bother Dooku, and if the Jedi won, Dooku would just find a new pawn to lead his army. Either way, Dooku wins. When Grievous returns home and finds his home invaded by Jedi, he attacks immediately, but the two Jedi cut him down to size. A weakened Grievous then has to rely on his home's array of booby traps and secret passages, while he is being repaired.

Writer Henry Gilroy stated that inspiration for the episode came from old serials where villains lived in elaborate lairs filled with monsters and deathtraps. I applaud the episode for attempting to flesh out the character of General Grievous. Most of the series, and Episode III, Grievous is just played as a two dimensional villain. Here, we see statues of Grievous back before he became a cyborg, and we meet the closest thing to a friend, his doctor droid.

My only complaint about the episode, aside from there could have been more booby traps used, is that Kit Fisto sliced the doctor droid in half. It just seems uncharacteristic of a Jedi to attack someone from behind, much less a noncombative, like the droid doctor. B+

Review: Clone Wars C-3PO

I recently bought the C-3PO figure modeled off of the new animated series, The Clone Wars. This particular figure is a mixed bag. Let's start with what's good about the figure. Hasbro, as always, has done a good job capturing the animated look of the figure. Unlike Obi-Wan and Anakin, C-3PO has the same look as in the live-action films, only a little more streamlined and simplified. The figure has a ton of articulation: neck, shoulders, elbows, mid-chest, knees, ankles, etc.

The bad thing is that C-3PO doesn't come with anything. Nothing. He only has a "light-up" feature, thanks to a transparent spot in the back of his head, which will light up his eyes when a strong beam of light is directed through said spot. The figure also seemed small, but he's as tall as Hasbro's other C-3PO figures. His arms are very thin, and feel, at times, like they're fragile.

Hasbro also decided to make the animated C-3PO with a dark bronze finish, instead of their usual golden chrome finish. The pictures I've seen of C-3PO in the show has him as more of a bright yellow-orange sheen. I'm not sure why they did this. I'm not saying that I don't like it, but it makes the figure less accurate. C+

(The other C-3PO pictured is the 2006-2007 figure with the Ewok chair. It, in my opinion, is the best mold Hasbro has made for C-3PO. The second best would be 2005's ROTS figure which is very similar except for the lack of knee joints.)

General Kenobi is Coming!

I got an email the other day from Sideshow Collectibles, saying that their 12" General obi-Wan Kenobi figure (in clone armor) will soon be on its way.

I've always find it so distressing how much of these high-end collectibles sell and fast. I've seen pictures of fans' collections with shelves and shelves of Medicoms and Hot Toys, each costing at least $150. My question is where do they get all that money? I know I'm not one to speak, seeing that I just admitted that I pre-ordered a $90 figure, but I had to twist my own arm to get it, and it's the only Sideshow figure I'm getting this year.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is how much people spend on statues, busts, "premium format" figures, as well as the 1/6 scale figures. Or rather how much are YOU spending on these things?

CD Review: The Clone Wars Soundtrack

The Clone Wars is the latest entry into the Star Wars franchise, a pilot movie for the upcoming television series. Kevin Kiner got tapped to score the movie (and presumedly the tv series.) Is he a John Williams wannabe? No. Kiner wasn't afraid to write music totally different than what's usually expected in a Star Wars film. And that's why many people are very disappointed with this soundtrack.

Let's first look at Kiner's strengths. Kiner's very talented at writing energetic pieces; the action pieces are clearly the highlight of the score, and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra just sounds lively and robust. But listening to "Battle of Christophsis," it sounds like Kiner pulls more from Silvestri or Goldsmith rather than Williams. Again, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but I wonder if Kiner made an effort at avoiding to sound like Williams. Afterall, it is refreshing to hear his ethnic music for the Teth planet.

Unfortunately, his weakness lies in thematic material. Again, he could just be avoiding Williams' themes, but even his own themes are sparsely used. His main theme (heard at the beginning of "General loathsom/Ahsoka") is hinted at from time to time, but never full blown. Kiner's use of Williams' main Star Wars theme is limited to 15 seconds in the main title and a 45 second end credits. I want to like his version of the theme, but it feels too clunky and half hearted.

The Force theme and the imperial March seemed to be hinted at in "The Shield," while "General loathsom/Ahsoka" has a snippet of the Force theme before changing into a new theme. "Fight to the End" contains the only full statement of Williams' Force Theme as well another hint of the Imperial March. And that's pretty much all the John Williams music present in the score. (I should mention that the beginning of "Admiral Yularen" resembles the Cloud City theme from ESB, but i don't know if this was intentional.)

Overall, the music is well done and excellently performed, but stronger use of themes would make this album sound more than a collection of diverse clips. C+

Recommended tracks:
03. The Battle of Christophsis
08. Anakin Vs Dooku
10. Destroying the Shield
11. B'omarr Monastery
13. The Shield
16. Obi-Wan's Negotiation
26. Courtyard Fight
31. Fight to the End

Legacy Collection Wave 2

Continuing my rant on Star Wars figures is a review of General Obi-Wan and Padme from Wave 2.

The two figures are wearing outfits from the first animated Clone Wars series, but are sculpted to resembled the actors from the live-action movies. Hasbro has already made a few figures like this, such as Anakin with ritual tattoos.

My feelings for the Obi-Wan figure are very hard to pin down. First of all, I'm a big fan of Obi-Wan clad in clone trooper armor, and can't wait for the 1/6 scale version later in the year. There's already been much talk about his face, but it doesn't really bother me. Overall, his sculpt holds up, but something seems off with the figure. Maybe the fact that his robes are half plastic and half cloth (and the cloth's pretty flimsy at that.) He has plenty of articulation and accessories: clone helmet, Episode III lightsaber, and lance. B



Padme, on the other hand, is down right perfect. Her cloth cape blends in with her plastic hood. She doesn't suffer from anorexic arms or legs like many other female figures. Her costume is a little plain, but the sculpted fringes on her arms and legs are nicely done. She has almost every kind of articulation you could ask for. Sadly, her only accessory is her pistol which fits perfectly in her holster. A-

Legacy Collection Wave 1

Sandstorm Han Solo and Luke Skywalker:

Along with the Clone Wars figures, Hasbro made more "realistic" figures as well. The two I got from the first wave are Han and Luke. These figures are based on a deleted scene where the gang struggle through a sandstorm in order to reach the Falcon after defeating Jabba the Hutt. Han's face is one of the closest sculpts to matching Ford's features that I've seen, though it's been at least a year since I last bought a Solo figure. Luke's a decent likeness, and it's always nice to get a new Jedi Luke, since it doesn't seem like Hasbro make them as much as they do the other Lukes. They both come with a great array of articulation: head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees, and ankles. Han has an addition mid-chest joint. Luke comes with his saber, lit and unlit, goggles, and desert shaw with hood. It looks like Luke got Obi-Wan's Episode III saber and not his own, though I could be mistaken. Han comes with his blaster, goggles, and desert shaw. Overall: Han Solo: B+, Luke Skywalker B-

Top 10 Soundtracks of 2005

Anyone who knows me, or even looks at this list, will know that I'm very biased, but hey, it's my list, okay?

1. Revenge of the Sith
2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
3. Munich
4. Memoirs of a Geisha
5. Goblet of Fire
6. Corpse Bride
7. War of the Worlds
8. Kingdom of Heaven
9. Fantastic Four
10. Batman Begins

Grevious and the Droids

One of the shames of the prequel trilogy is the many cuts in John Williams's music there were. One of them from Episode 3 is from very early in the movie is called "Grevious and the Droids" from the OST. Only about a minute of this track is present in the film. Now, with a DVD player and CD player, you can listen to what John Williams had originally intended.

Start the music at 0:18:15 of the movie. If you did it correctly, the brass flair (about 0:17 into the track) will coincide with the exterior shot of Grevious's flagship and the faint Luke's theme will be playing while Anakin gives his witty comeback to Grevious. (I was trying to be sarcastic about that "witty" thing.)

John Williams' Music in the Movie

Commenting about where the music is in Revenge of the Sith is probably going to have spoilers.

"Revenge of the Sith:" It starts with the main title but with its usual fade-out music, then there's some new music that goes into the militaristic Force Theme as featured in the track and continues with the music from the track until Grievous' motif. It then goes into new music and tracked music. I don't really know where the last two minutes are used.

"Grievous and the Droids:" I heard about thirty seconds of music towards the end of the track, when Obi-Wan and Anakin are fighting Grievous in the ship's bridge. Where's the rest of this track?

"Grievous speaks to Lord Sidious:" Pretty intact up until Grievous' motif, the rest of the track is from the end of the movie where Padme's leaving for Mustafar.

"Anakin's Dream:" Intact in the movie.

"Palpatine's Teachings:" From all over the place: the beginnings from part of the opera scene, then goes into about 15 seconds of when Palpatine reveals himslef to be a Sith, then the part with the Imperial March hint and the Force Theme are from anakin facing the Jedi Council, and finishes with Obi-Wan meeting up with Bail and Yoda.

"General Grievous:" All cut up: Begins with Obi-Wan taking a boga and listening in on Grievous. Fragments of it are used during the chase and final battle between the two of them.

"Padme's Rumination:" First part is used as Anakin considers going to Palpatine. The second half, that sounds more foreboding, is used after Anakin and Palpatine have killed Mace Windu.

"Anakin's Betrayal:" Mainly used for when the Jedi are slaughtered. Sounded like it started from the middle of the track. I'm also sure that part of this track is used for when Anakin confronts Padme on Mustafar.

"Enter Vader:" Intact. It's featured when Lord Vader goes to Mustafar.

"Anakin's Dark Deeds:" It starts with Anakin killing the Separatists, then I can't tell if the middle is used, but the ending is used when Anakin's on the bridge/ledge.

"Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan:" Pretty intact expect for a few pauses in the film. The Imperial March music is used when Yoda confronts Palpatine.

"Battle of the Heroes:" A substantial amount of it is used when Obi-Wan and Anakin fight on the lava.

"Immolation Scene:" Intact.

"Birth of the Twins and Padme's Destiny:" Pretty intact, expect the track ends before the final rendition of the funeral music that actually covers Padme's funeral.

"A New Hope:" Some new music at the beginning.

"End Credits:" The whole Throne Room sequence is edited out.

5 Most Listened to Tracks

5. "Enter Lord Vader" Once you hear this in the movie, it will make total sense, and you'll have a new appreciation for it.

4. "The Immolation Scene" One of most emotional and well composed tracks on the score.

3. "Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan" Battle of the Heroes and the Imperial March. What else do you need?

2. "Anakin's Betrayal" Beautifully tragic and works so well in the movie that it'll make you cry your eyes out.

1. "Grievous and the Droids" Still my favorite track, despite hearing very little of it in the movie.

The Last Star Wars Movie

is out. Have you seen it yet? If not, what are you waiting for?

CD Review: The Revenge of the Sith Part III

Many describe this soundtrack as a disappointment, but I believe that it's a matter of what your expectations were from the start. If you were expecting each track to be like "A New Hope" (crammed with old themes), then yes, you'll be disappointed with this score. My only expectation was that Williams would, like the previous movie, do something completely different than his previous score. And in that aspect, Williams did not disappoint.

Rather than relying heavily on themes, Williams took the much harder task of using more nonthematic music. His use of themes in the score, or at least the measily seventy minutes (out of rumored 140 minutes he wrote), are more subtle and fragmented. Again, this left fans without a score oozing the Imperial March and the Emperor's theme. I was personally happy just to hear him use the main theme (Luke's theme) in the actual score again. ("Grievous and the Droids" and "A New Hope")

Also, Revenge of the Sith presented Williams with a chance to try some new sounds, especially the ambient droning in "Palpatine's Teachings." Unfortunately, some of his cues sound similar to already existing scores, most notably "Padme's Ruminations" which is commonly compared to Hans Zimmer's "Gladiator." Some have even flat-out accused Williams of stealing from his contemporaries. While I find that unlikely, I believe that Williams, with less experience creating such sounds, just ended up creating music that was not up to his usual standards and therefore sound similar to other scores. (Either that or Lucas tracked the music over Williams' original music.)

This album is for us diehard music fans. Those who just gloss over it, expecting easy themes to recognize and enjoy, will not like this music. Williams has woven a complex web of music, and I enjoy listening to it, time and time again, picking up those little jems: hints and fragments of past themes. And while more new themes would have been nice, the Battle of the Heroes theme and Grievous' motif easily kick musical butt.

To sum up, Revenge of the Sith isn't a perfect score and barely contains any new themes. But it's still the best prequel score. Williams seems to have really pulled out all the stops in trying to create the best music for the last Star Wars movie. And here's the reason why I'm giving this an A: I have always found that the two previous prequels scores have sounded a little flat. That the orchestra just doesn't sound the same as in the original trilogy. But the Revenge of the Sith score is vibrant and has that energy I usually associate with John Williams. A

CD Review: The Revenge of the Sith Part II

Here's the second half of my track by track analysis:

8. "Padme's Ruminations" (3:17): The other track that many people don't like. It starts with quiet synth sounds followed by wailling/moaning by a female vocalists, something akin to the finale from the last movie or Minority Report but not as good. I like the last minute or so when the orchestra joins in and creates some cool eeiry/menacing sounds. Overall, it's much too subdued for me to really sink my teeth into and enjoy. 5/10

9. "Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan" (3:57): Easily one of best tracks on the album. We're treated to samples of the "Battle of the Heroes" theme with interruptions from direct cues from the Empire Strikes Back duel music. (Mainly the Imperial March with a flourish from the Escape from Bespin cue.) It ends with a great use of the Force theme over chorus sounds. A great action cue that's more theme-oriented to keep old school fans happy. My only problem with the track (artistically speaking) is that up to this point, Williams has been very subtle with old themes, and it's a little jarring that all of the sudden there's a track that's blaring the Imperial March. Not that that's really such a bad thing. 9/10

10. "Anakin's Dark Deeds" (4:05): Opening quiet, this track contains more dramatic music backed by chorus while Anakin goes farther towards the dark side. The music is highly energized with its own motif that slowly builds into a grand overture. I'm curious to see how this track (and the next one) plays out in the movie. 7/10

11. "Enter Darth Vader" (4:14): Everyone's probably disappointed with this track because it's not four minutes of the Imperial March, me included, but with further listenings, it's really grown on me. It contains this upbeat march that persists through most of the track with some quiet undertones in-between. This march continues with a very militaristic tone that ends with a few bars of the Imperial March. The music climaxes with the Force theme and an all-too-brief snippet of the Emperor's theme, which is strangely enough its only appearance in the soundtrack. 8/10

12. "The Immolation Scene" (2:42): This is another favorite that grew on me. It begins with a very string-oriented elegy that's simple yet mournful. Horns pick up towards the end to create a very satisfying track. It's way too short though... Oh, well. 9/10

13. "Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious" (2:49): This track is composed mainly of a upbeat fanfare. A chorus comes in at the end of it, and while it produces a good sound, the chorus seemed a little like overkill. The rest of the track seemed to be mainly quiet undertones except for a reinteration of the fanfare theme (or is it Grievous' motif?) and Across the Stars. While cool to listen to, it doesn't really add anything nor is it really that special of a track. 6/10

14. "The Birth of the Twins and Padme's Destiny" (3:37): The beginning of this track sounds very Harry Potterish. It also contains one of the only other thematic links to the other films: the funeral music from the Phantom Menace. (Is that a spoiler?) Anyway, the funeral theme is then repeated. The funeral theme really fits in with the overall emotional content of this score. 8/10

15. "A New Hope and End Credits" (13:06): "A New Hope" is wonderful yet short. It manages to perfectly flow from Leia's theme to Luke's theme and concludes with a full statement of the Force theme. The end credits, on the other hand, is a totally different matter. It's presented as Luke/main title theme, Leia's theme, Battle of the Heroes, Throne Room, variations on the Throne Room, and then back to the main theme. Unfortunately, at around 12 minutes long, the end credits just don't justify wasting that much space on this CD. Leia's theme and Battle of the Heroes are pretty identical to previous concert versions, and many transitions were awkward at best. I would have prefered an edited version with more music from the actually movie. A really disappointment compared to the end credits to Williams' last Potter film. "A New Hope" 10/10, End Credits 5/10 Average: 7.5/10

Next will be my conclusion to this review and final comments.