Clerks director and sci-fi cinephile Kevin Smith visited the Star Wars: Episode 7 set today, and was so moved by the experience he posted an Instagram picture of himself crying with joy, declaring that “the Force is with this movie”.Smith’s seal of approval will no doubt please fans worried about the JJ Abrams-isation of the franchise, given that Smith is something of a purist and long-time sci-fi and comic book fan.

read more Star Wars 7: Kevin Smith leaves the set in tears – News – TV & Radio – The Independent.