After watching for the 2nd time, nd knowing Tarkin was CGI, I went straight home to watch ANH.
They did a great job of CGI Tarkin. Tarkin is such a robotic and calculated character to begin with, and Peter Cushing barely moves his head in ANH. The replicated his movements and mannerisms perfectly IMO.
I thought the pinnacle of the movie was when Leia turned around and said "hope". It was important to CGI her in instead of doing a recast.
Having said all of that about good CGI, practical effects should always be the first choice if possible. Practical effects made TFA so good.
Also worth mentioning for the millionth time, that Vader scene at the end was nerdgasmic. Makes Kylo look like a little pomeranian puppy nipping at someone's heels LoL.
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