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RefinedInsightsAug 4, 2023

A Disappointing Resurgence: Star Wars - The Force Awakens and then Dies.

The much-anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, sadly falls short of its lofty ambitions, as it seems to have traded its beloved interstellar odyssey forA Disappointing Resurgence: Star Wars - The Force Awakens and then Dies.

The much-anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, sadly falls short of its lofty ambitions, as it seems to have traded its beloved interstellar odyssey for blatant politicization and lackluster character development. It took on the colossal task of revitalizing the most cherished franchise in history and instead of channeling its original essence, it morphed into a spectacle with undertones of political discourse. This may be a trend in current-day Hollywood, but it surely doesn't suit a universe as distinctive as Star Wars.

Our protagonist, Rey, is unfortunately portrayed as a character who is inexplicably proficient in nearly every skill presented, with no clear justification or storyline explaining her talents. In stark contrast to Luke Skywalker from the original series, who we witnessed transform from an unknowing farm boy to a Jedi Knight, Rey's character seems to have sidestepped this necessary journey of growth and development. This sudden "mastery" weakens her character arc and dampens the credibility of the narrative.

Furthermore, the film's decision to abruptly discard long-standing characters like Han Solo, arguably because of financial constraints on retaining Harrison Ford, is jarring and disappointing. These seasoned characters hold the heartstrings of many devoted fans and their callous disposal is a disservice to the loyalty of the Star Wars community.

On the antagonistic front, we are presented with a villain, Kylo Ren, who fails to command the same dread and fascination as his predecessor, Darth Vader. His persona lacks the compelling allure and ruthless power that characterized Vader, leaving him as an antagonist unworthy of the Star Wars legacy.

The Force Awakens marks a disturbing decline for the Star Wars series and fans of the original series may struggle with this new direction. It comes across as a politicized drama, a far cry from the space opera we have grown to love and cherish. While it does carry the Star Wars brand, it may be more palatable to viewers if it is considered as an elaborate fan fiction rather than a core addition to the Star Wars canon. This film certainly contains spectacle and high budget effects, but in the face of its narrative and thematic shortcomings, these appear as mere fluff.

In conclusion, while The Force Awakens will undeniably attract a vast audience, the true Star Wars fans should tread with caution. The film's disconnection from the spirit of its predecessors and its capitulation to contemporary politics mark a troubling transition for this beloved saga.… Expand

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tuxpingviiniJul 25, 2023

What a loathsome, ass-sucking **** heap. People like to blame Rian Johnson, but this film laid out the groundwork.

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TabbouMay 18, 2023

Sorry but this is NOT a good movie : copy paste of episode IV with a overpowered female character and that's all

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WeidenwieselApr 6, 2023

Just like George Lucas said himself, this is a carbon copy of the story of Episode IV, but without the old Trio we know, love and wanted to See but instead with new heroes noone wanted.
Rey specifically is an insult to everything Luke standsJust like George Lucas said himself, this is a carbon copy of the story of Episode IV, but without the old Trio we know, love and wanted to See but instead with new heroes noone wanted.
Rey specifically is an insult to everything Luke stands for and achieved in the original trilogy.
She's basically a female Luke, without the training and experience he went through but she easily outperforms him.
Unlike Luke, who failed in his first duel against Vader, she easily defeats Kylo, because of course she does, she's a WOMAN.
This episode is what started it all.
The whole woke and feminist bullsh()t that plagues every modern movie.
When I watched it back then I didn't like it that much, I was mostly confused how they managed to create such an underwhelming movie.
Now, with a more experienced look into modern media, I understand, this movie is where it all went downhill.
Don't watch, its a nightmare.… Expand

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gracjanskiSep 14, 2019

I am watching all the Star Wars Episodes again and this is for sure the worst movie so far: There are boring actors, especially Daisy Ridley as Rey has no charisma, but I am sure they wanted to have a female main character just because ofI am watching all the Star Wars Episodes again and this is for sure the worst movie so far: There are boring actors, especially Daisy Ridley as Rey has no charisma, but I am sure they wanted to have a female main character just because of feminism. John Boyega and the character Fin are very annoying. Adam Driver is not bad, but Kylo Ren is a sleeping pill. Only BB-8 is fun to watch.
The story is boring and simple, reminds too much to episode 4. Do you remember the complex story of episode 1-3 with the dense political backgrounds, this was great. But here you have just action, shouting, deep breathing and dumb dialogues, that do not touch at all. Fun for the dumb masses, but not for people with brain. In addition it is not comprehensible, when you see a 50 kg woman, who just know her jedi powers is fighting a male veteran Sith and can hurt him. Fairy tale, feminist political correct propaganda, you can call it, how you want. Oh, and dont forget, some stormtroppers are black...You remember Episode 2? The stormtroopers are clones and the white man Jango Fett was the original. But they wanted to put a black guy into the movie, because of diversity lol.
The story doesnt sense in the SW universe also: The empire is dead in the end of Episode 6, the jedi won. Where did the new lord came from and why are the rebels so weak again? Just to tell a new simple story? There are even more logical mistakes. I like only one thing in the movie: the visuall effects and some action scenes.

Btw. this movie is rated as 7,8/10 at imdb.com. Look what kind of references are the most helpful one there...the worst ratings. How it is possible to have such a high rating there? And the ratings were much higher years ago. Corruption?… Expand

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LostLokiJan 30, 2023

A politically correct recreation of George Lucas episode 4 a new hope. The only thing this movie awakened was the flood gate of hatred for the Disney showrunners who decided to peddle this.

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macro_zorkiSep 7, 2022

What a disapointment. Disney missed to tell a great story and instead remade the old movies without a soul. shame on you disney. we live in a time where big cooperations buy the creations of great people and milk it to death. shame on you disney.

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SpecifiqueSep 2, 2022

A terrible, pathetic knock-off of the original trilogy with Disney hoping to get as much money out of it as possible.

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JackalsonAug 4, 2022

It is not faithful to the works of George Lucas. Bad writing and grotesque characters.

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Nothing746Jul 12, 2022

Nothing to say, that was bad. That is still bad. That can be bad after thirty years. What was that? I've seen better fan fiction better than that.

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AussieduckJun 11, 2022

The best of the new trilogy, but still an utter disappointment. Painful to think about what a missed opportunity this was.

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GDsReviewsJun 5, 2022

A giant rehash to outright remake of the movie that started it all in Episode 4: A New Hope. Watch A New Hope instead.

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danielcostaJun 1, 2022

Every Star Wars movie that has come since 2015 has **** in history. A big disappointment. The most ilogical thing is a girl awakening absurd jedi power and ability quickly, while Luke, Anakin, Yoda, Obi-wan needed training since childhood,Every Star Wars movie that has come since 2015 has **** in history. A big disappointment. The most ilogical thing is a girl awakening absurd jedi power and ability quickly, while Luke, Anakin, Yoda, Obi-wan needed training since childhood, even though they were geniuses. It completely trivialized the logic of history.… Expand

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SycophantomMar 2, 2022

Imagine yourself as a moron with a 5 second attention span, an insatiable craving for cheap throwbacks and sterile comedy. You are now ready to enjoy this film.

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johndoe43Feb 19, 2022

After the disaster of the "prequel" trilogy, I was initially relieved to hear that Disney had discarded George Lucas's story ideas. Boy was I wrong. The Force Awakens is a pointless retelling of The Return of the Jedi which was a pointlessAfter the disaster of the "prequel" trilogy, I was initially relieved to hear that Disney had discarded George Lucas's story ideas. Boy was I wrong. The Force Awakens is a pointless retelling of The Return of the Jedi which was a pointless retelling of the great original Star Wars. If Disney had an ounce of brains, after spending billions to buy Lusasfilm they would have hired the best sci-fi/fantasy writers they could and plot out a 3-film story arc that would revive the Buck Rogers/Flash Gordon feel of the original Star War. They would have reunited Luke, Han, and Leia here to set in motion a new series of films with a new set of characters—It doesn't happen.

Instead, Disney threw together a soulless, big budget shut-em-up. The only point of the film is lure Star Wars fans back who have vainly hoped that Disney might recapture the magic of the original and The Empire Strikes Back.

The Force Awakens is the War Department Telegram that informs you STAR WARS IS DEAD.… Expand

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XelanakJan 17, 2022

Thanks Disney for this mess,they ruined an epic saga as always.
I dont understand people who dare say this was the best Star Wars ever ...
People are crazy or they like smelly turds

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DJPelekeFrederiJan 14, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was a disappointment. The way Han Solo was written off and killed off was crappy. Kylo Ren is an ugly, bad tempered crybaby that needs to keep the helmet on. Luke Skywalker and Mark Hamill only being at the end was messed up. You hardly saw Poe Dameron. This is not canon to Star Wars Legends of George Lucas’s version of Star Wars.… Expand

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Razrback16Jan 7, 2022

Of the "sequel trilogy" (which I will never acknowledge as canon), this one is the least offensive. There are still tons of plot holes and woke bs in it, but it's the most...tolerable. Thankfully I never bought it, and just watched it at aOf the "sequel trilogy" (which I will never acknowledge as canon), this one is the least offensive. There are still tons of plot holes and woke bs in it, but it's the most...tolerable. Thankfully I never bought it, and just watched it at a friend's house. Would never recommend spending money on this. Disney Star Wars is a joke at this point, they are literally killing the franchise.… Expand

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Pedda11Jan 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Extendet Universe died for this...

This movie is like dangeling keys infront of a toddler.
I once was a huge Star Wars fan, reading the books playing the games and watched the Original Trilogy at least once a year.
TFA is a bad ripoff of A New Hope, the main protagonist is a bland Mary Sue, the other protagonist is a bumbeling idiot, they have a little robot with them wich is a R2D2 ripoff, they need to destroy a bigger Deathstar, MaRey Sue is from a desertplanet and finds not R2D2 wich has information the Empire... the First Order needs(sounds familiar). They coincidentaly find the Milenium Falcon wich MaRey Sue can fly like a pro to escape the not Empire, they coincidentaly meet Han Solo a few minutes later who coincidentaly was near and scanned for the Falcon, coincidentaly Hans enemys (some guys he ripped of) arrive a few minutes later, after that they fly to a cantina Bar where coincidentaly Lukes old Lightsaber is stored.
Just a few examples of the bad writing.
The villian is a bad copy of Vader and the other villian is a bad copy of the Emperor but with a bigger hologram.

If you want episode seven read the Timothy Zahn books or listen to the Audiobooks.… Expand

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TajikNov 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ужасный фильм, тк фильм просто нелогичный кусок кала. Во первых как кайло рен проиграл обосраной мусорщице? Я понимаю, что у нее есть силы и бла бла бла, но силы и талант без обучения полностью бесполезны. Я никогда не поверю, что она была способна хотя бы держаться против кайло рена, как и обоссаный фил. Во вторых когда в фильме говорилось, что до полной зарядки орудия осталось 2 минуты, началась битва кайло и рей, которая длилась около 5 минут, но в фильме почему то это время было равно полутора минутам. Непродуманный и нелогичный фильм. Смотреть не рекоммендую. Не портите впечателение о франшизе в целом.… Expand

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HeliotayNov 10, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a meh movie. The movie is just an easy cash grab for little kids that didnt watch the old ones. Kylo Ren is just the creation of what movie studios think that young kids will think look the coolest and Kylo Ren is just a cheap copy of Vader. Now you could say that it is the point for the reason of that he realy wants to be like Vader but that doesnt even need to be in the story. He just seems like a littly cry baby that whenever something doesnt go his way he gets pissed. Rey is also just a boring character in this movie aswell nothing special about her. Poe is just the new Han Solo and he is not even a good Han Solo at that. As a stand alone character as a Han Solo clone he is not good. Conclusion: Boring movie, nothing realy intresting happens.… Expand

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SIPPIOOct 13, 2021

This is the worst of the worst
because it sets off a horrible post ROTJ StarWars future that is boring,,
No Jedi,,No Empire, No Luke Skywalker,,A Deadbeat Dad,Husband, broke HanSolo,, No Lando, no Prequel era anything. EVERYTHING WE WE'REThis is the worst of the worst
because it sets off a horrible post ROTJ StarWars future that is boring,,
No Jedi,,No Empire, No Luke Skywalker,,A Deadbeat Dad,Husband, broke HanSolo,,
No Lando, no Prequel era anything. EVERYTHING WE WE'RE LEFT OFF WITH IS DEAD..
Shame on you Disney for letting JJ ruin a 5 Billion dollar franchise..
StarWars Toys are valueless. When the Prequels were in theters you couldn't move in ToysRus without bumping into something SW.. And This was the movie that killed it..
Myself and my 7-8 IRL StarWars nerds who spend hundreds a year on everything from hoodies to cards to legos to titanium blahblah all surprisingly STOPPED..without even communicating we all just halted everything & went full vintage..
FastForward to now and i don't even have the heart to support ANYTHING SW anymore..
COmsumed by hatred is a understatement.. I want to throw money at STarWars..
****THE EU BOOKS ARE NOW MY CANON..
Luke finds Jedi apprentices who grow into Uber powerful Jedi Masters with they own apprentices..
Luke is soo powerful that he doesn't even carry his lightsaber..
~Han cruises tha Galaxy in The Falcon with his Jedi Master wife.
Lando always has something going on..
The EMpire respects Luke Skywalker & viceversa..
Order66 survivors exist...
All of this shoulda woulda coulda been in a sequel movie as they are obvious thiings for a post Return of teh Jedi sequel....
KathleenKennedy has serious leverage on someone uber powerful like GeorgeLucas or Bob Igor.
No way does someone this awful and a failure keep their job..
She ruined STarWars value 99%.......… Expand

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D45T4NOct 3, 2021

This movie was a promise for something bigger to reveal later. The promise was false.

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Attila16Jun 6, 2021

A movie with potential but the next movies are ruining it, also the lightsaber scenes suck.

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MichaelTheSlavMar 31, 2021

This movie’s greatest crime is being a NH ripoff, in turn rendering the whole OT void by returning to the starting point. So why did so many fans like this movie at first? I think the biggest factor was nostalgia. There hasn’t been a properThis movie’s greatest crime is being a NH ripoff, in turn rendering the whole OT void by returning to the starting point. So why did so many fans like this movie at first? I think the biggest factor was nostalgia. There hasn’t been a proper SW movie since ROTS so hearing the opening theme WILL give all people in the theater strong emotions. There are numerous less than subtle references to the OT throughout the film as well. The whole excitement can be brought to one single point: Wow, I can’t believe we have a new SW movie, this is so amazing! Yeah, as if SW itself doesn’t teach people not to be blinded by their emotions.

I was guilty of this myself, I was so focused on nostalgia at first. But after coming home from the cinema and giving the movie some actual reasonable thought I was really disappointed by how they made it. But I still was willing to see the next they do. Maybe the 8th part will be better. Yeah, about that…… Expand

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DunyGMar 14, 2021

I don't like Finn's character or Rey's character, but John Boyega and Daisy Ridley acted decently well in my opinion. Adam Driver was awesome and the movie had great visuals, but for me it doesn't feel enough.

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VsaceFeb 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i dn't even have to fuccin explain....these muther fuccers dunno how to make a movie dumb bastards… Expand

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JeffRsonFeb 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Film doesn't deliver on its promises. It is a reboot of Episode IV instead of expanding the Star Wars universe, it reducts it to what we already know too well. The First order is a joke. It is a replica of the Empire, making the victory of Episode VI pointless. A betrayal to the original Star Wars.… Expand

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RianJohnson15Feb 15, 2021

The goal of this movie was to market their characters to sell toys and merchandise instead of telling a compelling story. It may seem false, but this movie was an Episode IV Remaster that recycles the outcome of the Originals. The forcedThe goal of this movie was to market their characters to sell toys and merchandise instead of telling a compelling story. It may seem false, but this movie was an Episode IV Remaster that recycles the outcome of the Originals. The forced nostalgia from the Originals can get on your nerves, and every action sequence was forgettable at best. Jar Jar Binks writes, directs, and produces a clumsy remake that ends up being soulless and dull.… Expand

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BuzbeyJan 20, 2021

Star Wars was a movie about younglings and wayward people's ascention to enlightenment and achievements throught many obstacles that could easily destroyed them all. However the battle on physical world was always in the backstage whenStar Wars was a movie about younglings and wayward people's ascention to enlightenment and achievements throught many obstacles that could easily destroyed them all. However the battle on physical world was always in the backstage when compared to the battles in the main characters. And with these battles you could see how people can be broken and constituted towards enlightenment. New Disney saga completely lacking of the meanşngfull and harsh journey the protogenists, it also destroys the meaning of revolving point of star wars galaxy "force". As George Lucas tried to add his view and concept of God in his moveis Disney completely removed it, like they removed the initiation process of teenagers (expecially boys) in favour of growing and allconsuming voice of aimless feminists materialized in that externally strong (she uses force as if it is her toy) but mentally absent character. Rey can do things without having any kind of backlash or weight to them. This makes the biggest marvels of Disney CGI and the biggest techs in Star wars galaxy as if they were helium filled balloons. And when you see they were destroyed, you won't get any sense of a climactic achievement but just a stressed relief that "this nightmare of weak plotpoint has finally concluded".

There were strong women characters in Star Wars Saga, and it could be a good way to portray a woman as mai protoganist but as I said above implementation of it was an absolute disaster(There were examples like Kreia from RPG game of Kotor II but it is enouther topic) . If we could not conclude by the standards of our physical senses as a human female, like if Rey was an alien, noone could say nothing about her gender. she shows less gender quality than all of the droids in star wars francise.
I don't know if George Lucas needed money or not but I hope he will use the money he got by selling Star Wars to Disney in good faith and hopefully to charity because this mess is not gonna help anybody except Disney for grabbing the money in peoples pocket with useless junks.… Expand

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Nt_your_DadDec 25, 2020

Complete **** no plot not character development. ruined star wars lore. All this movie does is pander to the minority crowd as opposed to the majority crowd that know about star wars.

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MrDeedsDec 17, 2020

Just a terrible movie/story all around. Even my 11 year old nephew figured out Disney just recycled the A New Hope story. I never thought someone could make worse movies than the prequels but that has been accomplished with overwhelmingJust a terrible movie/story all around. Even my 11 year old nephew figured out Disney just recycled the A New Hope story. I never thought someone could make worse movies than the prequels but that has been accomplished with overwhelming success. This movie might appeal to your average hyper liberal feminist, but not to a long time star wars fan. What Disney has done is unforgivable and I will talk trash about this big budget cash grab whenever I am able. Lucas is as much to blame for selling it to megacorporate Disney. Even the most awful star wars fan fiction I've ever read blows this Disney turd right out of the water. It ISN'T Star Wars plain and simple. It's a mega corporate cash grab and I wish nothing but failure on the likes of Disney and their blood-sucking peers… Expand

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exdeeclonewskiNov 28, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. these **** morrons killed han solo this movie sucks. **** pure trash. Forget about disney trash trilogy, you better rewatch the original one.… Expand

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PusheenieloverNov 23, 2020

If you're an old Star Wars fan and went to see this movie when it came out becuase you were excited to see the first new Star Wars movie in over a decade you will be sorely dissapointed. Glad to see the old characters back but story sucks.

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Xolt3cSep 5, 2020

Disney promised that this was going to be a redemption from the Prequels, but all this movie did was be on par with the Prequels. It's a movie that rehashes the entire Original Trilogy, and copied plot of A New Hope. Even when this movie wasDisney promised that this was going to be a redemption from the Prequels, but all this movie did was be on par with the Prequels. It's a movie that rehashes the entire Original Trilogy, and copied plot of A New Hope. Even when this movie was meant to cater to fans of the Original films and a newer generation, they deserve better.… Expand

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sanyosJan 3, 2020

Total failed. I thought that it would be something new and interesting... eh.. one word: Starkiller .... How it can destroy planets so fast from the static point in the galaxy!! ok SW not about real science BUT every child knows how long itTotal failed. I thought that it would be something new and interesting... eh.. one word: Starkiller .... How it can destroy planets so fast from the static point in the galaxy!! ok SW not about real science BUT every child knows how long it takes light to reach the Earth from the other stars: hundreds of years.... ohhhh JJ and KK pls leave the star wars universe because now it's so empty and poor… Expand

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VidyaBumAug 31, 2020

0/10 for the movie the way they intended
10/10 for unintentional laughs
No really, the movie is an Episode 4 ripoff, it's got feminist propaganda all over it (girls always succeed or help while guys always fail, are cowards, or villains) and0/10 for the movie the way they intended
10/10 for unintentional laughs

No really, the movie is an Episode 4 ripoff, it's got feminist propaganda all over it (girls always succeed or help while guys always fail, are cowards, or villains) and it is an all around pointless excuse for a cash grab from gullible fans.

But I haven't laughed this hard in...perhaps forever.

Not at the jokes, they're predictable, terrible and overdone, but at every other scene.

Just this: 90s into the movie, we're in a fight scene. The action slows down and some sad music starts playing and I started thinking "no....you're not real". "You're not really gonna play me that incredibly done to death 'War is Bad mmkay, be sad, War bad'" when I haven't met a single character, I have zero attachment to your movie, you're just shoving lasers in my face for a minute then you play a sad tune. "It can't be that, no way".

Then Finn sat in front of a dying Stormtrooper. And he got a huge slap to the face that left bloody finger trails. And I laughed. I exploded laughing actually, and I didn't stop laughing at every line, every character, every scene, everything that was meant to be taken seriously.

This movie is so vulgar, heavy-handed, and ridiculously simplistic that I couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculous weight signs I was getting. It was like some girl at a bar wanting to show that she's interested in you, so instead of looking at you for a second or two, she pulles a megaphone out her dress and yells HEY YOU YOU'RE PRETTY HOT YOU KNOW?!

Every scene is an unmatched hamfistedry, to a point that I seriously consider watching this drunk to record a laugh track.… Expand

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KTS0228Aug 12, 2020

Kathleen Kennedy proves she is no George Lucas. Pretty weak remake. Is it too late for George to buy franchise back?

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DexEngineerJun 22, 2020

Many inconsistencies that it's difficult to enjoy this movie. It tries to replicate New Hope... didn't work well. I understand that people who do not know original trilogy or prequels may enjoy this movie, but it's my opinion based onMany inconsistencies that it's difficult to enjoy this movie. It tries to replicate New Hope... didn't work well. I understand that people who do not know original trilogy or prequels may enjoy this movie, but it's my opinion based on assumption that creators are consistent with the story.… Expand

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TEMP0May 30, 2020

I sense no potential whatsoever with this Star Wars movie since nothing really memorable happens in this movie. TFA was directed, written, and produced by the man Jar Jar Abrams himself. This goes for TROS too if I'm being honest.

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wyt491Jul 21, 2020

это просто ужасно. хочется просто забыть о существовании данного творения людей не понимающих вселенную

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OpposeJul 9, 2020

I’ve read fanfiction with better story and writing then the entire Disney trilogy.

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orodri1Jun 29, 2020

A shamless copy of Episode 3. At least de precuels saga tried different stories and characters. This one does not, just repeat the first movie scene by scene.

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Geek_In_RedJun 8, 2020

The movie is everything wrong with Disney owning Star Wars. J.J Abrams preys on nostalgia to sway the opinion of audiences. This is shown by Rey’s costume being resemblant to Luke’s, Kylo Ren’s costume looking like Darth Vader’s costume, FinThe movie is everything wrong with Disney owning Star Wars. J.J Abrams preys on nostalgia to sway the opinion of audiences. This is shown by Rey’s costume being resemblant to Luke’s, Kylo Ren’s costume looking like Darth Vader’s costume, Fin wanting to run away from the danger just like Han Solo in “A New Hope”, the crew having their own droid to follow them around just like R2D2, the existence of a planet-destroying space station, and The first order stormtroopers look like the empire’s stormtroopers. The movie doesn’t do much original and it leaches on its past success without adding anything new. The film also presents our beloved heroes from the originals’ efforts as a failure in an attempt to milk Star Wars dry. This film is enjoyable but for all the wrong reasons… Expand

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WoW1May 26, 2020

I'll destroy everything you love. © Disney
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Я уничтожу все, что ты любишь. © Дисней

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WhyImScottMay 15, 2020

The Force Awakens is about as original as Jurassic World. The characters, worlds, and plot are ripoffs of the original Star Wars. The only difference is that the writing is worse. Whereas in A New Hope Han talks down to Luke ("Who's gonna flyThe Force Awakens is about as original as Jurassic World. The characters, worlds, and plot are ripoffs of the original Star Wars. The only difference is that the writing is worse. Whereas in A New Hope Han talks down to Luke ("Who's gonna fly it, kid? You?"), in The Force Awakens Rey one-ups Han at fixing his own ship. Rey speaks every language, uses the Force without training, and wins a duel the first time she picks up a lightsaber. She lacks any weaknesses or character growth.… Expand

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Rosvel92Apr 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JJ Abrams is by far and away, the worst Star Wars director and writer (so far). Every movie adds some thing new to the Saga, except for the 2 movies by JJ Abrams. I would credit the things that work towards Lawrence Kasdan, the talented actors, and the VFX people, and all all work entirely despite Abrams being involved, rather than. Because of... Which is The first act is good. The part where Rey is ascaravenger on the ruins of a Star Destroyer, and Finn rescues Poe. And Poe, heroically dies.

But the movie akwardly falls apart at the moment where Rey and Finn find and pilot the Millennium Falcon. Plot contrivance much?. Sure one plot contrivance is almost harmless, but a thousand plot contrivances turn the whole film into a giant Chesse Swiss of plotholes. BB-8 carries the map to Luke Skywalker, what are the odds of fondint the Millennium Falcon within 30 meters?And then Han Solo randomly shows up, and he has regressed into his young adult-self doing small ilegal jobs for criminal gangsters. His arc is basically doing an encore of his best moments from A New Hope (except he is fused with Obi-wan in said film, but without being a Jedi). So is the rest of the movie, except everything else gets a new name The Empire is now called First Order, Darth Vader is Kylo Ren, Rey is Luke, the Death Star is Starkiller Base. Finn is Han Solo. Poe is a blend between Leia and Wedge Antilles. And the worst character in the film, and worst stormtrooper in all Star Wars overall, is Captain Phasma, she just gives up without a fight, what a waste.

Part of the problem wit the Millennium Falcon Rey pilots it at the level of Han Solo. Despite being a rookie pilot that has never left Jakuu, and only piloted in simulations. This is why people criticize the character as too powerful (and makes Han Solo feel less necessary). So many would had been fixed had they just left Poe there to pilot the ship or at least by having Finn and Rey, find Han Solo piloting the Falcon himself (they could still have found the gangsters regardless).

Poe's resurection, feels cheap and unexplained. If they really wanted to keep Oscar Isaac, as a pilot they should had said the Poe in the Resistance was his twin brother. That would had worked better, it would had been hockey in true Star Wars style, while keeping the stakes and sense of loss. (instead Poe's resurection, only foreshadows every single poorly conceived character resurection that Abrams would return in 9 Rise of Skywalker, the worst received in the film series).

Despite good new and classic actors, good VFX. It is disssapointing to see Star Wars return without a single new meaningful thing to say. This is the movie that Lucas so badly feared. He spent decades delaying it , until he could find something new to say. Then this movie comes and says nothing, reinforcing his view that it would had been a wasted of time. And that he shouldn't had sold it.
Then the movie doest work on it's own because it lefts too much unexplained, who is Snoke? And where he got the money to finance an army? Why is Rey so powerful? (And then JJ Abrams ruined those answers by saying Palpatine, so it retroactively made The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, worse). The answer in The Last Jedi was far better, Kylo Ren was weak because Luke was a pacifist, so he never trained him to kill.… Expand

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GameRangeApr 15, 2020

Обычная деньговыжималка из фанатов. Самокопирование на самокопировании, и самокопированием погоняет.

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ClinoillaApr 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie opens and we immediately have a rather serious problem, in that the first order make rather little sense as a faction in this universe. Thirty years ago in the universe, the second death star was destroyed, the imperial fleet was shattered, and all of the empire's leadership was killed. The entire galaxy rejoices, and the resistance goes on to form a new republic. Except that that's not actually what happened. The first order is arguably stronger than the empire ever was. They have an army, a fleet, and a planet-sized death star that can destroy a star system with a single shot. On the other hand, Luke has seemingly trained zero jedi, the republic, if it even exists (we aren't told this) are very weak, to the point where they allow the first order to kidnap children en masse to swell their ranks, with impunity. Leia is commanding a very underpowered "resistance" instead of serving as a senator, or chancellor, or general of the republic military. The point is that after their triumph in episode VI, this movie wants us to believe that it was just a minor setback to the bad guys and that the good guys have done exactly nothing since then. Here we see how the general nostalgia-bait in the sequel trilogy comes around to hamper it, as continuity is completely thrown out the window.

Kylo Ren is great in his first moments. Stopping the blaster bolt from Poe with the force was undoubtedly impressive. Then he bungles his interrogation of the old man, makes poor decisions that allow the good guys to escape with the very thing that he wants more than anything, assaults a messenger for telling him something he didn't want to hear when he was the one who allowed it to come to pass and takes his anger out on a computer console like a child. For what is supposed to be our new Vader, he comes nowhere close.

Rey has proven to be a controversial figure and for good reason. In this movie she can speak wookiee despite never having met one, perfectly fly the Millenium Falcon through the skeleton of a Star Destroyer despite never having flown it before, and can beat an experienced force user in lightsaber combat the first time she uses it. It is an established fact in Star Wars that you have to learn how to wield a lightsaber before using it because you are much more likely to kill yourself with it rather than do anything to your enemy. Finn is guilty of this too, but at least he loses his fight with Kylo. Rey is a character with powers and skills she hasn't earned and are unexplained. The rules of the Star Wars universe and the plot of the sequel bend to orbit around her and this does, in fact, make her a "Mary Sue", which is a term you have no doubt heard. No, it is not sexist. I am not a fragile white man, in fact I am none of those things, I am someone deeply passionate about storytelling and movies. Rey is here to push a political agenda and as someone who already aligns with that agenda for the most part, I'm not a fan. She is poorly written, uninteresting and what could amount to decent conflicts are squandered.

Finn is interesting, but woefully mishandled. It is legitimately an interesting concept to present what amounts to the epitome of a faceless henchman actually being a real, complex person. But 5 minutes later he's happily mowing down his fellow child soldiers in a TIE fighter and unfortunately doesn't get too many impactful character moments after that. Still, John Boyega's performance was one of the positive aspects of this film.

To round off the review, some more things I liked. The film was very visually impressive. The action kept me engaged even if the plot couldn't. Han Solo is always a win in my book.… Expand

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Rick-CastApr 1, 2020

The movie thrives on practical effects,splendid CGI and great new actors which are both a breath of fresh air from the prequels. However, this movie is basically a shot for shot remake of the the original New Hope movie. The main protagonistThe movie thrives on practical effects,splendid CGI and great new actors which are both a breath of fresh air from the prequels. However, this movie is basically a shot for shot remake of the the original New Hope movie. The main protagonist grew up on a desert planet, the Jedi are dead, a galactic empire(2.0) is the big baddie,there's a dark robed antagonist with a robotic sinister voice, a droid needs to get to the rebellion while carrying important information, there's a death star. There's even a freaken trench run! A sequel does not retell the original story, it's supposed to build off the franchise, continuing where it left off.It also hurts that this movie undid everything the rebel heroes gained in between episodes 4–5–6.
And some of the new characters where very lacking orr very bad... Kylo Ren is one of the worst villains I have ever seen in a movie, bar none.This is a man-child and I really,really don't understand his motivation. If you have parents like Han and Leia and you grow up in the resistance, I can understand being neglected sometimes. I honestly get the feeling that I could take him one-on-one with a lightsaber. I seriously wonder how the bad guys were able to build such a super weapon when it is obvious that they lack the power or the competency to pull anything like that off without Leia and the New Republic knowing about it? Why are the New Republic armies called the "Resistance" when they won the galaxy thirty years ago.
Rey, at first introduction is a scavanger girl with a giid heart(tohugh she was gonna leave BB8 behind AFTER saving him) the nas the plot progresses she comes out as annoyingly PERFECT? There's no inner turmoil,no adversity,no power struggle and no really great trials or effort on her part to accomplish things.She picks up things way too quickly and it lacks the sense of someone even trying for example… How doesn't she know how to work ships when she's only been salvaging Star Destroyer parts? How can anyone remember that scene where she force mind controls a stormtrooper to basically do everything except bend over and take her lightsaber up the arse. Her lack of experience or rather suspiciously too much of it. Kylo Ren was a flawed character but at least you could tell he HAD training in how to use his powers and lightsaber — you don't put a toddler in charge of an Empire do you?
TFA relies heavily on random ass coincidences to propel its plot more than any other star wars film, even including TLJ. And it is certainly derivative and lays a shaky foundation for the new trilogy in some ways. But on the whole, it created massive potential for TLJ and the sequel trilogy to go in a new and interesting direction. TFA is a good film to enjoy but as part of a franchise the worst new addition. I feared the franchise might be heading in the wrong direction. Boy was I right.… Expand

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JP32Mar 24, 2020

The uniqueness of Star Wars is that it all comes from the mind of one, incredibly creative, kind of quirky man. Episodes 1-6 are the official Star Wars story as told by the man who created it. Any other story is, by definition, an imitation.The uniqueness of Star Wars is that it all comes from the mind of one, incredibly creative, kind of quirky man. Episodes 1-6 are the official Star Wars story as told by the man who created it. Any other story is, by definition, an imitation. Lucasfilm can try all they like to make these new movies look and feel like the real deal, but the truth of the matter is, they will never be the genuine article. Lucas' touch is what makes Star Wars special.… Expand

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CtlstMar 22, 2020

They butchered the franchise, no one should have to endure this movie, not even my worst enemies

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Daishou_UeshibaJan 6, 2020

Rewatching this film after the prequels and originals, i am absolutely STUNNED how many mindless drones seem to enjoy this corporate disney drivel with the "Star Wars" label.

This isn't a Star Wars film, it's a socio-political message aboutRewatching this film after the prequels and originals, i am absolutely STUNNED how many mindless drones seem to enjoy this corporate disney drivel with the "Star Wars" label.

This isn't a Star Wars film, it's a socio-political message about feminism and diversity hamfisted so hard by Disney it's hard to take the heroes, villians or stakes seriously.

The majority of the film is a carbon-copy of A NEW HOPE, except it fell on it's head as a child. No Nuance, No real threat, No life lessons or morals. Just a Mary Sue protagonist perfect at everything and a "villian" who throws temper tantrums and pouts in every scene.

This film is a joke, it's up there with Anakin complaining about Sand and Tuskan Raiders.

The only thing it has going for it, is it's pretty. Pretty, but completely shallow.… Expand

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DvachskatilsaJan 5, 2020

Well, it is really disappointing, what disney did to star wars. This film don't deserve to exist due to the lack of a good directing, characters and plot. Every detail in the film is DISGUSTING, and b.c people still watching this nonsense inWell, it is really disappointing, what disney did to star wars. This film don't deserve to exist due to the lack of a good directing, characters and plot. Every detail in the film is DISGUSTING, and b.c people still watching this nonsense in the cinema, disney still get money.… Expand

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NecroMnemicJan 4, 2020

Really disappointing rehash of episode 4. Copying the death star but making it even more over-the-top was the final nail in the coffin for this movie. Shame, but was to be expected.

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WbnFobDec 29, 2019

Just retelling episode 4 The A New Hope but with much worse style, acting and basically everything else. Garbase except the visual effetcts.

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bosrs1Dec 28, 2019

Having seen it’s poorly done successors in no way lessens this movie’s appeal. A well made entry in the Star Wars canon.

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luchianDec 26, 2019

I really wanted this movie to be good, but it couldn't manage to be palatable. Spoon-fed nostalgia aside, there isn't much here. The action is forgettable, and we've seen it all before. It retreads the original Star Wars and brings nothingI really wanted this movie to be good, but it couldn't manage to be palatable. Spoon-fed nostalgia aside, there isn't much here. The action is forgettable, and we've seen it all before. It retreads the original Star Wars and brings nothing else of value or interest. The main character would be forgettable except for blatantly functioning as a plot device rather than being an actual person.… Expand

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Lucas_tDec 25, 2019

Perhaps this is the most cowardly Star Wars movie, just making a formula that worked in 1977, the movie is not risky or bold. I would describe this movie as the most cowardly of the saga and the trilogy.

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DrArztDec 23, 2019

Pretensions and arrogant attempt, but yet futile. Weak and chaotic retelling of, mainly 4-th episode, original trilogy motives.
Oh and spoiler alert - if you have at least rudimentary taste in storytelling you'll be disappointed.

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Katarn127Dec 22, 2019

Pathetic rehash that trashes on the OT in more ways than one.

All refinement and good visuals, but no actual substance beneath it.

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MatthewTh0Dec 22, 2019

This movie was the least enjoyable of the sequels. It was rarely bad but it was never good and far from every being great. While both of the other parts of the trilogy had moments that didn't make sense in-universe (and should have been cut),This movie was the least enjoyable of the sequels. It was rarely bad but it was never good and far from every being great. While both of the other parts of the trilogy had moments that didn't make sense in-universe (and should have been cut), they also had moments that were rather great and actually felt like authentic Star Wars. This movie, on the other hand, had none of that, also featuring little to no original plot (most of it was taken from other Star Wars movies and a few other things), and for some reason, Rey actually felt strongest in this movie relative to other characters (and later parts don't actually fix this at all if one actually thinks about it).… Expand

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pyros003Dec 21, 2019

Plain and simply awful. Not much else to say rather than it's a cheap copy of the old movies.

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Swfan2019Dec 21, 2019

I cannot understand how was this film so well received.
For me THIS killed Star Wars, not TLJ.

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Red_WindstormDec 18, 2019

It's stupid start to a new trilogy. Uninteresting characters, empty world, repetition of plot moves from old films of the franchise. This film will appeal only to children who have not seen the past parts

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marcantoinegDec 25, 2015

The worst star wars movie (in competition with its sequel). A shame to the franchise. Irrealistic even from a sci-fi point of view, the same plot as episode 4, stupid and useless characters, It was made to make money off nostlagia and sellThe worst star wars movie (in competition with its sequel). A shame to the franchise. Irrealistic even from a sci-fi point of view, the same plot as episode 4, stupid and useless characters, It was made to make money off nostlagia and sell toys to children. F u disney… Expand

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NioraNov 27, 2019

Disney has China so far up their ass that they removed John Boyega from the Chinese poster. Really? Removing a black man from a movie poster Disney?

Worst part? Boyega brushes it off cause he knows he wont be in the next movie if he speaksDisney has China so far up their ass that they removed John Boyega from the Chinese poster. Really? Removing a black man from a movie poster Disney?

Worst part? Boyega brushes it off cause he knows he wont be in the next movie if he speaks up about it.… Expand

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CrytekNov 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of Window dressing, no good story telling, Rey is a Mary Sue.
plot didnt make sense, Luke skywalker leaving a map behind while he doenst want to be found.… Expand

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kamgeforceDec 23, 2015

Super safe approach of J.J. Abrams and the need not to anger fans made Force Awakens incredibly boring, predictable and disappointing. It is New hope remake with tons of fanservice and agenda that is as obnoxious as it is obvious.

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ErimudOct 25, 2019

Protagonist goes from learning about the force to mastering it over the course of a couple days. Antagonist is an under developed whiny gimmick and the actor who plays him (Adam Driver) has the most stiff and uncoordinated chirography I'veProtagonist goes from learning about the force to mastering it over the course of a couple days. Antagonist is an under developed whiny gimmick and the actor who plays him (Adam Driver) has the most stiff and uncoordinated chirography I've ever seen in a star wars film.
I can force myself to re-watch Episode 1 and find moments in the film I enjoy, the same cannot be said about this episode.… Expand

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XanderBOct 22, 2019

Member when Star Wars was good or at least creative? I member. Sadly no originality in this at all.

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Eaj6Oct 8, 2019

A decent movie with comical charm and tragedy. Good movie overall except for a very important star Wars figure dying. I have rated it 2 stars because of the appearance of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and of course, Chewbacca.

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ty92Sep 3, 2019

This movie isn't Star Wars.. It's Disney, It's Kathleen Kennedy's sjw garbage. It's full of dumb comedy. It felt like a bad Marvel film. The characters are terrible. Rey is boring and a Mary Sue. Kylo is a weak villain who cant beat a girlThis movie isn't Star Wars.. It's Disney, It's Kathleen Kennedy's sjw garbage. It's full of dumb comedy. It felt like a bad Marvel film. The characters are terrible. Rey is boring and a Mary Sue. Kylo is a weak villain who cant beat a girl who never trained.. The first scene he was in got destroyed by the dumb dialogue. Poe killed the mood of the scene when talking to Kylo. "Who talks first?" I have an idea.. How about neither.. Finn is another annoying character. His character is lame and meant for comic relief. I don't want comic relief in a Star Wars movie. This isn't a Marvel film Disney! So much other stuff I hate but in order to say I would have to watch the movie again. And I'm not doing that. This is what I would've done. I would've made Kylo actually intimidating and good at fighting. The scene with Poe would end with the death of Poe. My version of Kylo wouldn't mess around. He would kill on the spot. I would make a very dark movie. Rey would fight Kylo on Mustafar. The same lava planet Anakin fought Obi Wan. Rey being untrained would lose and suffer bad injuries. She would have a arm cut off just like Luke and Anakin. Kylo would try to convince her to join the dark side. She refuses in pain. He hits her with force lightning. But force ghost Anakin appears to protect his granddaughter. He reflects the force lightning back at Kylo. And he creates a hole in the force that transports Rey to Luke. Luke is now with her and gives her his mechanical arm. He tells her who she is. The End… Expand

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tandriottiAug 16, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched them building and killing a character in minutes and a soldier with the weirdest mental breakdown I've seen. It looked like a bad fanfic but I had hope after I've seen Rey on a behavior more alike a SW character. Hold watching patiently it until the Falcon flight, that was pretty good. Then, the teenager reaction after it was way too cringe, never that a scavenger or a soldier would react like that. I gave up, rewatching the prequels was more entertaining than this.… Expand

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JosephZanabriaJul 27, 2019

0 is even way to much for this film, a big lack of creativity. , and 0 respect for all the new and old characters .

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bartcbemJul 27, 2019

I like J.J. Abrams movies and I`m a fan of his reboot of Star Trek. Not sure what happened here (well, Disney happened) but this is not a good Star Wars movie, and new Rey character is plain unlikable. Ignoring a mess that they made with theI like J.J. Abrams movies and I`m a fan of his reboot of Star Trek. Not sure what happened here (well, Disney happened) but this is not a good Star Wars movie, and new Rey character is plain unlikable. Ignoring a mess that they made with the force and lore of previous films this is simply a poor re imagining of New Hope and a poor movie overall. Lowest rating for starting the true fall of Star Wars franchise.… Expand

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metalatraiuJun 15, 2019

This movie is compete trash and has no doubt taken the core of star wars and beat it with a bat. The movie is a space format screw you disney

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arrivistApr 20, 2019

The force Aborted. A souless cash-grab and infantile remake of A New Hope. A sad moment in the history of cinema. Star Wars is dead.

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hexaaeApr 15, 2019

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Seriously: it's pure crap for every Star Wars fan. Paid reviews helped it. Forget it and go watch EP IV, V, VI + Rogue One.… Expand

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BenaudMar 7, 2019

This Star Wars movie was pretty meh.
It had an uninspired main character with no flaws. It relied too heavily on nostalgia on one hand and failed to give OT fans the only thing they wanted on the other (a reunion). It retold A New Hope exceptThis Star Wars movie was pretty meh.
It had an uninspired main character with no flaws. It relied too heavily on nostalgia on one hand and failed to give OT fans the only thing they wanted on the other (a reunion). It retold A New Hope except poorly. The visuals were nice and there were some nice moments, mostly involving X-Wings.
The thing that fails it, that turns it from a 7/10 (for me) into a 3/10 is The Last Jedi. To be clear, I don't think 7/10 is good enough for a Star Wars movie...
Nothing that had potential to become interesting from this movie (Knights of Ren, Snoke, seeing Luke again, etc) amounted to anything at all in The Last Jedi, which seems to have existed only for the purpose of destroying Star Wars. Unable to touch the almighty OT, it has had a devastating effect on other movies in its own trilogy.
So since this is a trilogy, not a standalone movie, a 3/10 it gets and TFA is lucky to get that. Throw out your BluRays, this movie is hot garbage.… Expand

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RagarJan 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am incredibly disappointed. Dumb script. From the ashes of the empire did the First Order arise? What is it like? In episode 6, the rebels defeated the empire and became the ruling force in the galaxy. How did it happen that the rebels were still the rebels and the empire became even stronger ?! It sends in the trash, the plot of past films!Characters are ridiculous in their behavior, inappropriate dialogues and dubious motives. The transformation of the imperial storm trooper Finn into the emotional humanist and anti-militarist from being trained to kill since childhood seems unthinkable. Next Luke Skywalker.Just think one of his pupils became bad. Why not continue to rebuild the Order of the Jedi Luke fled to the edge of the universe to feel sorry for himself. Yes, so that relatives and most loyal people do not know where he is. And this is the moment when peace and tranquility collapse again in the galaxy?This is the "brilliant revelation of the legendary Luke Skywalker."Why Kylo Ren worshiping Darth Vader? After all, he stood on the bright side in episode 6. More logical to Kylo Ren worshiped cloak or photo Darth Sidious.Kylo Ren an adherent of the dark side,wielding Force,trained by Luke Skywalker and he unable to defeat former storm trooper Finn and scavenger Rey who takes the lightsaber for the first time in they hands?! Stupid plot, stupid characters. Worst star wars movie.… Expand

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YesterJan 2, 2019

The world building is absent and the rise of the First Order is unexplained and it defies all logic that a galactic republic wouldn't have an army. The most compelling narrative going into the movie is the "sentience" of the Storm Trooper butThe world building is absent and the rise of the First Order is unexplained and it defies all logic that a galactic republic wouldn't have an army. The most compelling narrative going into the movie is the "sentience" of the Storm Trooper but it is conveniently forgotten and the most interesting character concept is turned into a buffoon.

The movie is entertaining if you do not want to rewatch it or think about what happened in the movie, so in that sense, it's better than the prequels but it fails to be a Star Wars movie.… Expand

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RoyledesmaDec 22, 2018

El peor bluckbuster de la historia del cine. Una completa copia del episodio 4. Una burla hacia GL y hacia su universo.

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SarionDec 16, 2018

next to Last Jedi and Phantom Manace - one of the worst Star Wars experience in history. Shameful disgrace this is and nothing more

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RudygerDec 11, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People rightfully complain about The Last Jedi destroying the franchise. But to be accurate, The Force Awakens did hurt the franchise A LOT. It settled an unbelievable political status quo, 30 years later. It's stille the Empire (First Order) against the Rebellion (Resistance). WTF? Where's the new republic? Please, don't even mention the 5 planets destroyed by starkiller (yeah, status quo, another death star). All of this made the original trilogy completely POINTLESS. Not to mention the horrendous characterization. A stormtrooper suffering for PTSD was a great idea, poorly executed. 5 mn after we meet him, he starts killing his former mates with no remorse whatsoever. Then we have Rey, or should I say, MaRey Sue. Kylo Ren, a Vador wannabe...
I can't believe this movie was well recieved. It's a shameful clone of A New Hope. A soft reboot from Disney. This is how a great franchise dies... with thunderous applause.… Expand

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ZahltagNov 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is basically episode 4 but with a whiny female millennial as the protagonist. And a black guy of course, you got to be politically correct nowadays, am I right? Of course, a movie with such a budget has great special effects, but if you look past them, there is not much else, except the exact same story from episode 4. Ladies and gentlemen: Politically correct wars, the social justice warriors awaken (to ruin another great franchise) And just to make this clear: the female protagonist is not the reason why I dislike the film, neither is the black guy. But the cast and the story (so basically the whole movie) just feels so forced and unnecessary.… Expand

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ThoresuNov 19, 2018

At first I gave this movie a pass because it was the first one Disney produced. A mistake I will never make again. This movie is a really bad copy of A New Hope and a disgrace to Star Wars

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HammerOfThoriumOct 16, 2018

Derivative, devoid of appealing characters, and a central protagonist who, aside from being portrayed by a spirited but inept actress, lacks anything even remotely resembling an arc. If one were to describe her as a "Mary Sue" one would beDerivative, devoid of appealing characters, and a central protagonist who, aside from being portrayed by a spirited but inept actress, lacks anything even remotely resembling an arc. If one were to describe her as a "Mary Sue" one would be correct. Alas, one would also be "sexist" somehow, so I shan't.… Expand

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MovieManiac75Sep 22, 2018

Worst Star Wars movie ever Disney ruined the Starwars franchise by Killing fans favorites characters and creating new boring characters and boring stories boring vilains an insult to the fans

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bigcountrylolzAug 21, 2018

You were supposed to be the chosen one! Instead you ruined everything. I left the theater early this movie was so bad, I have tried to watch it again, but I have never made it past about 20min in. For a fan who read the expanded universe,You were supposed to be the chosen one! Instead you ruined everything. I left the theater early this movie was so bad, I have tried to watch it again, but I have never made it past about 20min in. For a fan who read the expanded universe, for a fan of the setting, this was pure garbage. So many things that should not happened, happen. No one besides droids speak binary, you cant fly a TIE without life support. It was the laziest writing ever, and probably ruined the franchise. At least all your new naive fans have no idea.… Expand

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ArchVaderAug 3, 2018

This was so awful I cannot fathom why Disney would go against the fans of the EU with this film. All they had to do was start with the New Jedi Order which would have passed on the movies to a new younger group of Jedi. It would have been awesome.

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SammyghhgJan 6, 2016

Ok. I hate doing this, but this is a split review. Cinematography, directing and pretty much every actor in the film gets a 10/10.

The story gets a generous 3. As the movie progressed, I felt like I was sitting into a resetting ejectionOk. I hate doing this, but this is a split review. Cinematography, directing and pretty much every actor in the film gets a 10/10.

The story gets a generous 3.

As the movie progressed, I felt like I was sitting into a resetting ejection seat specifically designed to hit my **** meter.

EJECT EJECT EJECT.... that was my brain every time some **** happened that NEVER would have happened in Star Wars.

Stormtrooper is neurotic and freaked out by everything. No... Finn had decided to leave, why would he be scared. He's well trained and is executing a plan of action. Why make the black guy a **** in the first 3 minutes of meeting him? HE'S A STORMTROOPER... not some cowardly **** Surely some of the training would have stuck.

Then Homie the Poe guy can't outfly four highly destructible missiles like Anakin did in RoTS (ep 3.) but instead IS capable of shooting down literally every tie fighter in on Maz Kanata's planet, but then is incapable of replicating that feat when trying to blow up the Death Star 3.

Kylo Ren freezes time... not a blaster bolt... time... if it was the bolt, the electricity surrouding it would have kept jumping. It didn't it stopped TIME.

Ok... Kylo has an insta win in the first 10 minutes.... I almost walked out.

I settled in for the long haul and had to hit eject again when they escaped from tatooine... how does a girl lost in a desert know how to fly a ship that apparently doesn't work after changing one switch.

Then hit eject again.

Random meeting with Han and Chewie.

Then again.

Space bug doesn't immediately eat Finn.

Then again.

The Lightsaber gives visions? uhhhh...hhhhhuuuuu?
How?

Then again.

An X-wing somehow snipes stormtroopers while moving, and doesn't even cause explosions... which then take place moments later when someone who isn't poe completely misses the stormtroopers.

And again.

When Poe Dameron ganks 6+ tie fighters in less than 10 seconds. A feat that no other pilot, jedi or non-jedi has ever replicated. Even in the now non-canon books.... at least with lasers cannons.

And again.

When everyone meets at the rebel base and no one gives a **** about how Poe survived, or why he hadn't told anyone about Finn's place in the escape

And again.

When the entire planning session to destroy a planet sized star killing super base took a whole 30 seconds of **** conversation and easy answers.

Then again.

When Han flies a millenium falcon under the shields at light speed and no one asks why this wasn't the plan for Death Star 2.
Then again. When Kylo and Rey have a semi-orgasmic screaming match which apparently portrayed Rey finding out that she can read minds too..... because that's always been a Jedi thing right? AND AGAIN When Rey immediately knows how to mind trick Daniel Craig... I mean ... some anonymous stormtrooper into doing whatever she wants.... and if that's the case, just do it to everyone you encounter and take the base over 100%. And again. When Rey starts climbing over stuff because she likes climbing over stuff. Then again When Finn announces he doesn't know anything really and is just a sanitation guy. Funny but **** you. Then again When Finn announces he knows how to disable the shield after all. Then again When Phasma gives up the codes so easily it's as if the film makers were looking for a surefire way of confirming why women should never exist in combat roles. Then again when the shields could be turned off without a redundancy And again when only 12 x-wings are all that's left of the rebel alliance after 30 years of growth.... bad job leia. And again when they pull out 400 bombs from a satchel the size of the one from Hangover. And again when Han has a stilted and boring conversation with the nutso individual with a red lightsaber and all black clothing. And again when the sun was finally pulled into the weapon and the room went dark and that caused the DARKNESS ... it's dark side ****ers and that's retarded. And again when everyone runs away from Kylo ren and 3 stormtroopers. And again when Kylo rocks up and a sanitation attendant duels him with a lightsaber, being extremely proficient at a number of points, eventually succumbing to his wounds. And again when Rey jumps up after being concussed, wins a force pull battle against a trained Anti-jedi after showing almost no indication of knowing the force was even a thing ever, but suddenly owning said jedi in saber combat after less than two miinutes of back and forth. And again when R2 turns on an knows exactly where the map is. And again when it's the only missing peice of said map And again when they send desert planet girl to see Luke instead of his sister who he would know and give more than two ****s for. So yeah. Pretty average story... again. being super generous with the 3/10. I am really reluctant to see it agian as it might turn me off star wars for ever. BAD.… Expand

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sL360Jul 17, 2018

I hate this movie. My distaste of it does not stem from mostly arbitrary reasons; How it looks, how it sounds, the aesthetic. Quite the contrary. I walked out of that theater in December 2015 exploding with eccentricity. My mind raced overI hate this movie. My distaste of it does not stem from mostly arbitrary reasons; How it looks, how it sounds, the aesthetic. Quite the contrary. I walked out of that theater in December 2015 exploding with eccentricity. My mind raced over every possible string of events, all the potential that Star Wars had now in the current generation. I couldn't withhold my excitement as I discussed the possible outcomes of our favorite characters and new ones, ignoring the nagging doubts that built underneath.

I hate this movie because it is a testament to how low we will sink as fans. They cheapened the Star Wars experience, watered it down with safe, lazy writing and overuse of our favorite imagery. They played our desires and made off with two billion dollars by reselling to us what we'd already cultivated for three decades. We ate it up for all its worth and then some like rabid starved dogs, applying our own theories and projecting our hopes onto the story or characters in an effort to make up for what they didn't tell us, to pick something, anything out of the pile so we could keep believing. Just look at what it's become; Dead in the water not even two years later, stuffed with generic, bland characters whose fates we could care less about. Unremarkable copy-cat locales, forgettable or non-existent world building. Overzealous, blatant political messages and themes, creators who don't give a **** about us or our relation with the universe and its denizens, just our damn money. Ruined legacies of characters we grew up idolizing and pretending to be because they inspired us. We thought we'd seen it all with the Prequels. But even those movies understood the difference between Star Wars and other films, the elusive quality that they lacked and the majesty of the setting. But when you need to have more films to explain the ones you've just watched, they've already won. That's the game. Episode Nine is only going to drive this nail deeper than ever before, one movie can't fix this mess we helped create.

This series used to mean something because it took risks. George had little faith in Star Wars before it was called A New Hope; There never were supposed to be any sequels or prequels, but he and all those involved took a chance on us and it worked. It carried a depth and weight that shook the foundations of our popular culture to its core. Even if you didn't care about the underlying themes of galactic conflict, family, hopeful optimism, the timeless tales & lessons etc you could just take it as it was, a silly but charming movie perfect for all ages, simply enjoyable to sit down and watch. But you just can't replicate genius. Not when a big business takes the reigns over a cultural icon.

Three points is all I can muster to give. The Force Awakens will forever remain a painful reminder of what could have been, what was traded away in favor of an assembly line constantly spitting out worse and worse movies every year. It wasn't worth it.… Expand

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ThumokJul 17, 2018

Sadly the plot is very unimaginative. There are soulless filler characters everywhere. It took quite a bit of force to chew through this one.

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ShellbyC__GT500Jul 5, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ah! The first star wars movie in 10 or so years. I wonder what they will do. oh another death star? very creative Disney.… Expand

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YippeeJul 3, 2018

Not a fan of the ‘mistery box’ style with an IOU where the protagonist back story should be. Also when the film was promoted they claimed it has more diversity than the Lucas 1-6 but took its only black character and had him as a JanitorNot a fan of the ‘mistery box’ style with an IOU where the protagonist back story should be. Also when the film was promoted they claimed it has more diversity than the Lucas 1-6 but took its only black character and had him as a Janitor where the plot would have been more believable if he was an Architect or Engineer. Disney will be churning one of these out per year more like how iPhone operates hence this film will be called ‘Disney 1.0’.… Expand

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Xenon_54May 29, 2018

It's A New Hope all over again. I don't know exactly why it annoys me so much but you can equate basically every character and story development with the original example from A New hope.

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StomyProMay 27, 2018

While I had fun when I first watched it, every single time I think about this movie it gets worse and worse. In the context of the other films it makes absolutely no sense. Rey is inexplicably the most powerful force user in existence withoutWhile I had fun when I first watched it, every single time I think about this movie it gets worse and worse. In the context of the other films it makes absolutely no sense. Rey is inexplicably the most powerful force user in existence without any hint that there might be more to her than what is readily apparent.

The new villains are a flanderized Empire fan-club with inexplicably more resources than the Galaxy-spanning tyranny they intend to revive. Meanwhile the New Republic is barely mentioned, seemingly powerless and only appearing once on screen when the capital is destroyed by the bad guys Planet-Sized Death Star with a big laser somehow visible from all parts of the galaxy.

The characters a mixed bag with returning fan favorites underwhelming and new characters underdeveloped. All of Han Solo's development from the original trilogy completely undone with no explanation. Leia leads a supposedly Republic-backed "Resistance" force against the new bad guys, the First Order lead by a new totally-not-Emperor shadowy villain.

The movie was not without promise though. All of its mistakes could have been undone if Episode 8 had repaired the damage done to the setting (instead of doubling down and making everything infinitely worse) The new Darth Vader -type character, Kylo Ren was an interesting concept, a villain who was unstable due to constantly comparing himself to a far greater evil he's trying to emulate. Even the First Order itself could have been very interesting if they were portrayed more as an insurgent force with the bereaucratically-entangled Republic attempting to hunt them down ineffectually.

As it stands this film is just a hollow soft-reboot that undoes everything accomplished in the Original Trilogy while wearing its skin to fool people into thinking they're watching the 1977 classic again. What a wasted opportunity...… Expand

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shingoreviewMay 20, 2018

Complete recycle of ideas from the classic trilogy with inferior plot and unlikable characters. Leaves too many questions in a very negative way unlike the classic and overall it is an complete bootleg version and therefore there is noComplete recycle of ideas from the classic trilogy with inferior plot and unlikable characters. Leaves too many questions in a very negative way unlike the classic and overall it is an complete bootleg version and therefore there is no compelling reason to watch this movie if you have the classic trilogy which is absolutely superior in every way.… Expand

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ukrScorpionMay 1, 2018

Hard version Hunger Games
Film so boring and main villain with the face of an offended schoolboy.... + There are no epic battles. 90210

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