Force is strong with new ‘Star Wars’ say critics

NEW YORK (AP) — Critics are praising J.J. Abrams’ “The Force Awakens” as a return to form for the “Star Wars” franchise, albeit one that replays many of the saga’s familiar story lines. Here’s a roundup of reviews:
— Manohla Dargis, New York Times: “The big news about ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is __ spoiler alert __ that it’s good! Despite the prerelease hype, it won’t save the world, not even Hollywood, but