“Darth Vader’s head was massive, I remember it popping up on screen. We had never seen anything like it before.
”The characters are so interesting and unique. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan, the droids. They each have their own characteristics.”
His enthusiasm passed on to his two daughters. Kya, who is seven, was hooked after watching the first three and started making lightsabers and wearing costumes.
“They like the adventure, the space odyssey."
Mr Solomon said there is a great story behind the films and this is what compels his daughters.
“They are thinking about what will happen next, which is good for inquisitive minds.”
Mr Solomon understands the Star Wars hype because he used to own a cinema in Palmerston North. He remembers university students cramming in to watch the Phantom Menace in the late ’90s.
“This new one is going to be the biggest box office hit in history. It is a big call but it has sold out all across the globe.”
The film premieres at the Odeon at midnight tomorrow.
