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CoreGamer1408Dec 10, 2018

A unsatisfying and dissatisfying Star Wars movie. The old cast are basically a bunch of losers. The new cast run around like chickens with the heads cut off. Pointless and boring Mary Sue Rey didn't even need to be in this movie. They couldA unsatisfying and dissatisfying Star Wars movie. The old cast are basically a bunch of losers. The new cast run around like chickens with the heads cut off. Pointless and boring Mary Sue Rey didn't even need to be in this movie. They could of built this thing up around Finn going from dark to light, from coward to hero. Hissy sissy fit Cosplay Vader Kylo Ren was a joke. A missed opportunity that ended up just as ok and passable to watch, oh well. Steals all the main beats of Star Wars ANH, but without any of the magic, heart and soul. Made by somebody who doesn't get or hates Star Wars.… Expand

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UltraTektiteMay 27, 2016

Meh rehash of the original Star Wars movie. Rey is not a very interesting character, and it relies too much on characters and plot points from the original trilogy. There is a nice "brohood" dynamic between Finn and Poe, but that gets littleMeh rehash of the original Star Wars movie. Rey is not a very interesting character, and it relies too much on characters and plot points from the original trilogy. There is a nice "brohood" dynamic between Finn and Poe, but that gets little screentime.… Expand

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LegoLover58Feb 4, 2023

A hollow rehash of the original Star Wars movie. Rey is the only interesting character.

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GamefhorJan 2, 2023

Ez egy új remény copy annak is gyenge. Az új karakterek nem érdekesek. A főszereplő mindent is tud. Még egy halálcsillag copy.

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KaihakuNov 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately, this movie suffers because of what came before it and what came after it. It undermined the original trilogy and was then undermined by it's own sequel. So it's in an awkward space where it's payoffs didn't land and it's strong elements are kind of soured by the knowledge to what's to come. A lot of the narrative pull was around mystery boxes - What is Luke up to? Why is Rey so awesome? Who is Snoke? How did X happen? - since the sequel did nothing compelling with those mystery boxes we're left with a fun but ultimately crippled film. As a standalone film I'd probably give it a 7. But as a film caught between what came before and what came after it shrivels down to a 4 out of 10. So lets go in the middle and give it a 5. Rey and Finn deserved better.… Expand

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JSX117Sep 6, 2022

A poorly written and wholly mediocre attempt at Star Wars, although not without potential. A basic rehash of episode 4 with bits of the other films sprinkled in. Daisy Ridley while talented falls short of her role, she comes off as awkwardA poorly written and wholly mediocre attempt at Star Wars, although not without potential. A basic rehash of episode 4 with bits of the other films sprinkled in. Daisy Ridley while talented falls short of her role, she comes off as awkward and stilted and somehow still cocky and overconfident. The juxtaposition of her relative skill with her outward attitude makes unlikeable at best and unbelievable at worst. She and her character have plenty of room for growth though. John Boyega on the other hand is wholly out of place. His character is an uninteresting waste of screentime, made worse by an almost childish performance that has no place in AAA cinema. Only the performances of Harrison Ford, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaacs save this from being an entirely unenjoyable film.… Expand

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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

It’s a fine movie. It’s fun at times but mediocre. It’s not awful, but it’s not good.

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AJ_13Jun 15, 2022

I really think it's a nice way to iniciate a trilogy. Introduces great characters such as BB-8, Rey and Kylo, some others not that good as Finn or Poe and rescues legends as Solo and Leia.

Technically completely flawless to my eyes. My mainI really think it's a nice way to iniciate a trilogy. Introduces great characters such as BB-8, Rey and Kylo, some others not that good as Finn or Poe and rescues legends as Solo and Leia.

Technically completely flawless to my eyes. My main problem with it was its script, way too many plot holes, nonsenses and recycled storylines from the original trilogy.… Expand

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AngryGeekJun 6, 2022

A new hope remake looking gooooood :D I wish it had never been done.
I had expectations. After a while I realized how bad it was. Those were strange times.

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Daedric16Jun 3, 2022

The best of the sequel trilogy movies, yet the writing is still lazy and unimaginative. Character development is a bit lackluster and at times, contradictory. Nothing really original or special here to see.

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sugarniteMay 8, 2022

It is a remake of A New Hope, but the pacing is completely off. There are numerous climaxes throughout the film that do little to further the story, and everything wraps up at lighting speed at the end.

Initially, the mostly real sets andIt is a remake of A New Hope, but the pacing is completely off. There are numerous climaxes throughout the film that do little to further the story, and everything wraps up at lighting speed at the end.

Initially, the mostly real sets and practical effects immerse you in this real, lived-in universe… then everything becomes a cgi festival without a single real-looking set or prop for minutes at a time.

The characters are all immediate best friends, and it’s hard to relate to perfect characters. You don’t get to borrow character development from movies that came out 30 years ago, you have to build it in your own movie.… Expand

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NickTheCritickApr 24, 2022

Luke Skywalker is missing. The map with the place where he hid arouses the attention of many: the First Order, a paramilitary organization that refers to the Galactic Empire trying to restore its authority, and the Resistance, a group ofLuke Skywalker is missing. The map with the place where he hid arouses the attention of many: the First Order, a paramilitary organization that refers to the Galactic Empire trying to restore its authority, and the Resistance, a group of republicans determined to oppose authoritarianism of First Order. When Kylo Ren, Darth Vader's evil pantomime, discovers that the map is inside a droid, a relentless manhunt is unleashed, involving Finn, a Stormtrooper who has decided not to kill, and Rey, a girl who lives by reselling junk recovered from spaceships. Several flaws in rhythm and editing.… Expand

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XathiahsFeb 11, 2022

It's a Copy-paste from Episode IV, but worse. To help audience to get used to the new SW universe they ended up copying the story, the scheme and the emotional cliffhanger from the first movie. Barely good.

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Agentep99Jan 27, 2022

Even without the context that this has the same story beats as ANH, it is still such a boring movie, when I thought they were going to do something unorthodox (at least for Star Wars) by making a storm trooper the protagonist, theyEven without the context that this has the same story beats as ANH, it is still such a boring movie, when I thought they were going to do something unorthodox (at least for Star Wars) by making a storm trooper the protagonist, they immediately replace him with an archetypical hero character that we have seen a million times before… Expand

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MikhailSoloJan 14, 2022

When this movie was released, I remember how it was advertised, and I'm like a fan.I went to this one and I liked it, but after the 8th and 9th episodes and deeply immersed in this universe.I changed my mind about this movie.Meanwhile, I wasWhen this movie was released, I remember how it was advertised, and I'm like a fan.I went to this one and I liked it, but after the 8th and 9th episodes and deeply immersed in this universe.I changed my mind about this movie.Meanwhile, I was 12 years old at the time.Let's get to the **** not characters.Ray (Mary Sue) who lives in a hole.He knows how to do everything, talks to droids and the pilot on others..A dumb deserter, a tracing of Han Solo (Paul Dameron) and not the grandson of Darth Vader.Stupid remake with Hope.There was a Death Star on you more than 10 times Starkiller Station.The film is all bad with logic.Why the Republic does not have a regular army.See the remnants of the empire and others.It turns out according to Disney logic, our war is over and "we don't need an army, everything is fine with us, no one will attack us."The dumbest is the first order, which is in a better armament than the Empire.It's not **** clear where this comes from, who sponsors the order, etc.And logically they are rebels, not resistance.The ATO turns out to be rebels against rebels.But in the next FILMS it will be worse.Disney movies only want to put pressure on the nostalgia of the viewer.… Expand

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KirleDec 9, 2021

Boring but still digestible.. it seems to me that Disney is starting a sjw agenda with this one.. unfortunately, instead of considering the long term fans, this movie seems to be made for the masses.

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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021

Straddling the line between nostalgic revamp and cynical cashgrab, The Force Awakens nevertheless sets the saga up well for the future.

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MarkM17Jul 26, 2021

The best of a poor sequel trilogy. It is a carbon copy of A New Hope and Rey's development of her force powers are too rushed but Finn in particular had the potential to be an interesting new star wars story his plot thread I enjoyed the mostThe best of a poor sequel trilogy. It is a carbon copy of A New Hope and Rey's development of her force powers are too rushed but Finn in particular had the potential to be an interesting new star wars story his plot thread I enjoyed the most unfortunately as it turns out Rian Johnson completely ripped the potential he could have used from this play safe movie to pieces in its sequel.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Jul 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna be honest here. Star Wars: Episode VII was the only reason why I started watching Star Wars in the first place. Since it was so popular ($2 billion, seriously? I thought Star Wars wasn't a thing anymore!), I decided to take a look at the franchise and seeing how the original and prequel trilogies were, I was expecting this movie to also be somewhere across those lines. Turns out it is nothing like them. First of all, let's get the praises done with. The CGI is awesome. With that said, let's move on to the bad stuff.

The story begins with a Stormtrooper named Finn deciding not to kill innocent people. First of all, what's with these new age space movies and concern for innocent people's lives? It happened in Star Trek (also directed by JJ Abrams, I think I'm seeing a pattern here), it happened in The Expanse and now it's happening here also. Star Wars is meant to be about fighting and killing. Concern for innocent people is exactly the opposite of what we come to watch a Star Wars movie for. And to add insult to the injury, that concern doesn't even stay for very long. Immediately Finn proceeds to kill every single Stormtrooper and escape from there.

After that there's Commander Po, and something something Finn wears his jacket. After some time the scene transitions to female Luke. Now I don't have any problem with a female Jedi, and I don't think anyone does for that matter. Ahsoka Tano was a good character. But when your character's entire personality is being female and having a plot armour because of it, then it goes a little too far. Especially considering a plot armour for being female comes when the character is actually very gorgeous because men normally have a thing for seeing hot girls fight, but Rey here has a very sister-like look. There's no way we would ever want her to win. Keep getting beaten, yes, but not win.

So anyway she teams up with BB-8, Po's droid and then they team up with Finn to find Po which they just happen to do so with some plot convenience. After that they join the resistance to fight the Empire led by Kylo Ren. He's literally the only likeable character in this entire movie (other than BB-8 probably because of the way he gave a thumbs-up with a lighter, it was very funny and cute). It's kinda sad that they ruined him in the next movie. Speaking of the next movie, they also ruined the part where Luke and Rey meet each other. I was expecting it to be a very big moment. Of course I won't be cutting any points from this movie for it, but it's not like the sequel wasn't already planned. They had already planned to play with the audience's emotions like this.

I can understand very well why there are so many people who hate the sequels. This movie looks like a complete rip-off of the original only making it worse in every aspect. Even I hate the fact that its poster does not look like a painting but rather a collage like every other Disney movie nowadays. I simply can't stand watching it again. Only the cool visuals were able to save it from being a train wreck that the next two movies turned out to be.… Expand

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PsychopathicTimMay 14, 2021

I remember being incredibly underwhelmed by this movie upon release. My dad and I were a part of the many people who went to the premiere of Star Wars The Force Awakens. I was cautiously optimistic I was going to like it, surely it was inI remember being incredibly underwhelmed by this movie upon release. My dad and I were a part of the many people who went to the premiere of Star Wars The Force Awakens. I was cautiously optimistic I was going to like it, surely it was in good hands. And yeah, we finished the movie and it... was okay... But surprisingly felt very stale compared the the first six movies. Apparently they're calling it the Skywalker trilogy now, which doesn't make much sense to me, because Star Wars revolved around th Skywalkers, it should've ended after the other 6... but I'm getting ahead of myself.

The Force Awakens was very dissapointing to me, I knew I should like this, and everyone else at my highschool had nothing but good things to say about it. What was this feeling I was getting? For the first time in my life, my beliefs were being challenged as I was the only one of my class that didn't like the new Star Wars movie. People say it was a return to form, but to me, it just felt like a rehash of the old movies. An amalgamation of "Star Wars greatest hits." Particularly A New Hope. I was baffled. It was like when in the anime bleach, where the characters RESET the story, characters and development every arc, and redo the same arc over again, just with different villains.

It feels trite, and overdone. It doesn't feel new to me. I also don't know if it was just me, but I feel like the story beats went by extremely fast, I don't know, but it felt really jarring. I should like this, I should be glad I see Chewbacca and Han Solo after many years. But everything in the movie felt contrived, including the new stormtrooper splinter group that emerged post Star Wars Return of the Jedi. These guys felt like lesser versions of their superior, now defunct, empirical counter-parts. And the man leading them is such a one dimensional, mustache twirling villain. So when he used a planet canon to obliterate 5 other planets ala Death Star style, I felt so numb, I just didn't care. Why would you blow up FIVE, habitable, conquerable planets? If your'e ultimate goal is to subjugate the galaxy and it's subjects, then whats the point if their are no subjects to subjugate?... That was a mouthful...

There are decisions that make no sense in this story that I swear only occurred because "It happened in A New Hope."

On a different note, I was hoping we'd get more characterization from the main characters, but I guess that's too much to ask for. Rey is as one dimensional as they come, she wants to do things for others because "It's the right thing to do" and never shows any sign of nuance. Like, what has the galaxy ever given her? It would make more sense if she was a more synical woman who fends for herself because that is how she grew up her entire life, and her character arc would be to learn to fight for others the more she gets close to them. Because the closer she gets to her new friends, the more likely she'll be to fight for them as they break down her barriers from over the years and make her care for others. THAT would be better characterization of her in my opinion.

And then there's Finn... He's a stormtrooper who deserted the evil stormtrooper group because he no longer wanted to do these evil things. On the surface, that's good character development. REALLY GOOD! And you can do A LOT with that. It would've been interesting to explore his character more. But instead he's rellogated to the role of Rey's body guard. Seriously, everytime he yells "REY! REY! REY!" anytime she gets kidnapped, I want to blow out my ear drums. He is so annoying at times it is laughably bad how much he depends on Rey. But no because "I can't do anything without my master Rey" (a joke quote)

So the characters are poorly written, and don't even get me started on Poe because he felt almost insignificant to the entire movie, he'd be better off left out entirely and instead used in the sequels, like how the OG MC's met new characters in the original movies with every new episode.

I will say now that I think visually the film is great eye candy, and John Williams score is fantastic!

I was just so let down by every other aspect of this movie.… Expand

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FearinatorMay 8, 2021

Only redeeming factor are the incredible visuals. The story is truely horrible. Massive massive plot holes. Only watch if there literally nothing else to watch

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MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021

This seemed like a good start to the sequel trilogy, though it's more of a remake of New Hope with a few things changed.

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TropicalNayrMar 28, 2021

i would rate this a 64%
This movie is better then the ones after it but still was not that good the story was bla.
The charter struggles and acting was horrible. The personality of the charter were bla. not very good star wars movie

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SonatasatFeb 27, 2021

i seem to be the odd one out. I loved star wars since i first saw a new hope and read countless books of the extendeds universe, and contrary to fans who dug as deep into the star wars franchise as i did, i do like episode 3 the most. Buti seem to be the odd one out. I loved star wars since i first saw a new hope and read countless books of the extendeds universe, and contrary to fans who dug as deep into the star wars franchise as i did, i do like episode 3 the most. But Episode 4 is the standard for star wars. Episode 7 just rehashes a new hope shamelessly and banks on fans memories and feelings without adding ANYTHING new or noteworthy. This movie is only to be rated above three, as we now know how the follow up movies performed...even worse. The new triology is a slap in the face of every true star wars fan.… Expand

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Dom007Feb 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the best out of the sequels. But it's still just an average film. The lightsaber duel at the end of the film is underwhelming and the start of the film is somewhat weak. It picks up towards the middle and has some interesting parts towards the end but it's nowhere near the level of the prequels or the sequels.… Expand

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BobbyAxelrodJan 31, 2021

There isn't anything special about this movie. It was slightly above average and highly predictable. It came off more as a fan service to the previous movies but provided nothing new or remarkable otherwise. It had some decent moments but itsThere isn't anything special about this movie. It was slightly above average and highly predictable. It came off more as a fan service to the previous movies but provided nothing new or remarkable otherwise. It had some decent moments but its ultimately nothing spectacular.… Expand

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Redleg1971Jan 29, 2021

It's not a terrible movie, but it's not a great SW movie either. Basically, it's just a remake of the original Star Wars film, only bigger. But not better! Luke, Han, and Leia never having a scene together is a travesty! Rey is overpowered,It's not a terrible movie, but it's not a great SW movie either. Basically, it's just a remake of the original Star Wars film, only bigger. But not better! Luke, Han, and Leia never having a scene together is a travesty! Rey is overpowered, and did nothing to earn her gifts from the script writers. The visual effects are great, but the storytelling is lackluster, and not new at all.… Expand

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DarkiozsJan 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars el despertar de la fuerza o The Force Awakens es una pelicula mediocre tiene un buen elenco de actores pero el guion es confuso y para pertenecer a la franquicia Star Wars posee muchas coherencias la mas grande para mi es cuando Rey empuña un sable de luz sin siquiera haber usado uno antes en su vida ademas, lo rescatable de la pelicula fue Kylo Ren un villano atrapado en la confunsion y con un transfondo interesante, sobre lo demas personajes como Finn que tienen una papel inconcluso y que no lleva a ningun lado al actor perfectamente Finn pudo ser un jedi, con respecto a Rey ella es un persona muy marie suey ser tan buena empuñando un sable y tener un control en la fuerza sin haber entrenado antes fue un gran error en la trama de la pelicula hubiera preferido que a rey le hubieran dado un origen mas aceptable para los fans, lo que destaco de la peli fue la muerte de Han Solo, los Escenarios y la banda sonara la pelicula pudo ser mejor pero se enfocaron más en darle total protagonisma a rey que hablar de otros temas dentro de la pelicula siento que Rey apoca a los demas personajes, pero eso no es culpa de la actriz si no del mal guion y el la mala organizacion de ideas de pelicula, esta pelicula siendo sincero no es tan mala como su continuacion pero para ser el origen de una nueva triologia deja mucho que desear la nota que le daria es un 6.2/10 por que considero que para ser una pelicula de star wars comparandolas con entregas anteriores queda bastante corta pero como una pelicula casual y que sea disfrutable esta bien la pelicula pudo ser mucho mejor, gracias.… Expand

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anticlovekDec 21, 2020

really cheap start of new trilogy but still not the worst movie... at the time of premiere of this movie I still had hope for Disney SW... the word "had" is important

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xtabrisxDec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too bad people is trying to troll this movie. The cast is superb. As people already said, Finn fits the comedy role pretty well. Rey is just amazing, everyone's so hyped about this character. Even little boys were picking Rey's toys over other characters. She's probably the best female Star Wars character ever.
The classic characters also shine on this one. I thought they might not fit well with the others, but they did a great job. You can feel the excitement in every scene.
About Kylo Ren/Adam Driver. Can't understand all the hate. I think the character is easy to understand... he's just a kid who wants to make Snoke (and Vader's memory) proud of him. He's obviously overwhelmed by the pressure and his trembling voice while he speaks with Rey really says a lot about the character .Funny to see many people complaining about the similarities with "A new hope" and after that saying that "Ren is a Vader wannabee, we cannot accept him as a new Vader".
Highly recommended, this movie is great it's Star Wars top 3 for me, over episodes VI, I, II and III.

PS: BB-8

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CalandriaOct 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is the only movie in this new triology that i fell that it has Star Wars scent, by this and a good special effects this movie gets a 5, but this movie gets a lot of mistakes that it is stand out.

First the plot, it is a copy the episode IV, but worse Why?, easy boring characters, aliens and worlds, the first orden (in these movie because in novels is better) is the bad version of Impire.

Second the Universe is bored, this is a big sin in Star Wars because in before episodes this aspect was practiacally the best parth, here is the worst, i have to say that New Republic is a joke, because only we saw it destruction, but why?; that you have to read in the novels.

Third the soundtrack, is not the worst (Because next episodes are worse).

I liked this movie, but here starts the star wars decancy.… Expand

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StarminorSep 1, 2020

It's a decent movie and the trilogy starts off decently well. But that's as far as I'll give this movie credit.

This movie could've not been more obvious in it's copy and paste remake of the New Hope.

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FLaaVEnAug 11, 2020

The best start for a star wars trilogy since 1977 and overall an enjoyable movie.

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CavemaximusJun 19, 2020

It was mediocre, flawed, but still semi-competent and somewhat respectful to [some] of the original characters. It didn't kill off luke sykwalker's character in the most despicable way imaginable.

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RemmuDec 22, 2015

+ Good acting and good actors, apart from a few. + Nice video effects. - Old trilogy story re-skinned. - Random unexplained parts, which I really hope will be addressed in the other movies. Right now it seems the only way to know important+ Good acting and good actors, apart from a few. + Nice video effects. - Old trilogy story re-skinned. - Random unexplained parts, which I really hope will be addressed in the other movies. Right now it seems the only way to know important parts of the story, which weren't mentioned in the movie, is by reading the comics. And making comics mandatory to get the bigger picture is just not fair for the viewer who just hopes to see a great move.… Expand

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FortifierMay 6, 2020

Two words; Episode IV.

The movie had a lot of potential, and the special effects are absolutely amazing, yet Disney didn't do the series right by advertising this movie as a sequel and making it a reboot-in-disguise instead.

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Potatoskins89Apr 27, 2020

This was a really disappointing movie for me, I was expecting something great but I was just meh. On a quality level this is a 5/10, it’s not a very interesting movie but there are a few good scenes. It gets a 4/10 because of how much itThis was a really disappointing movie for me, I was expecting something great but I was just meh. On a quality level this is a 5/10, it’s not a very interesting movie but there are a few good scenes. It gets a 4/10 because of how much it takes from other movies and does nothing with that. This movie is a carbon copy and it’s a lame one at that. People seem to like it but I didn’t.… Expand

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ksnApr 17, 2020

The only thing that hold this film from bottom of franshise is special effects.
logic is totally broken.

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BruskyNov 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie looks and sounds like Star Wars, what with the similar characters and ships and lightsabers galore! But it certainly didn't feel like a Star Wars movie. The movie plays like a re-imagining of Star Wars: Episode IV (plus a few tidbits from Empire and Jedi), but with a lot less *magic*. Which, to me, makes it not even worth it. Who would have known Star Wars would fall victim to the reboot culture of Hollywood? This movie did as well as it did merely by stroking your nostalgia strings, but fails to provide much else of substance. I would have preferred they at least make a standalone remake of Episode IV because they spent so much time trying to hit the same beats of movies long past that they couldn't really tell the story of Episode VII unfolding before our eyes.

It's been 30 years since our heroes' last mission on screen together, but things don't seem to be going the trajectory we appeared to be headed during the credits of Episode VI. And sadly, JJ Abrams' attempts to take us back through memory lane meant very little time was spent explaining just what was going on in this movie. Why is the galaxy back in turmoil? Who is the resistance... or why are they resisting at all? I thought the rebels won? Why is the Empire just as strong, if not stronger than before, but with a different name? Why should I care about Hosnian Prime? What happened to Coruscant? These questions, plus more, are left up to the novelization and future movies and entries into the series. Which, in English, means "pay Disney extra bucks for content that should have been in this movie." Being a fan on opening night, giddy with excitement after 11 years of a Star Wars drought, I was left with more questions than answers. More frustration than joy. The characters themselves are enigmas with questionable motivations. Finn seemed like he'd be a very deep character: a storm trooper turned good guy (or Jedi, given the bait and switch marketing). But no. He has PTSD from seeing his friend die in battle, then sees a pretty girl and decides he wants to fight again, but against his old friends. What? Overall I feel like his character doesn't do very much at all except for being comic relief. A big disappointment, considering they marketed him holding a lightsaber in some trailers. Overall I feel like he's wasted as a character. That brings us to Rey. Not a lot is told about her, but you can tell that characters around her know who she *really* is. They are telegraphing her secrets so hard that you know they're going for a "No, *I* am your father"-type moment in Episode VIII or IX. What happened to subtlety? A lack of backstory nonwithstanding, the movie lacked in atmosphere. Things felt very formulaic and stale. I used to love hearing John Williams crank it up to 11 in the original trilogy and the prequels. It would get my blood pumping for a fight scene or make me feel more in touch with the characters' emotions. It would allow the scene to breathe a bit. This movie? Nah. Williams and company phoned it in on this one. At no point did his score overtake the scene and get my blood pumping -- at least not after the initial opening crawl. Worse so, the scenes that are meant to be nostalgia trips are quite heavy handed that it's 4th wall breaking. It's almost like JJ Abrams popped up in the seat next to me and went, "Hey, remember this scene from the original STAR WARS!?" Yes, I remember. I just watched all 6 before coming to the theater. And none of them had helicopter shot cliffhangers either.

All in all, I didn't hate the movie, but I certainly didn't love it either. A 5/10 is the best I can give this movie. It had its bright spots. BB-8 steals the show, hands down. And it was good to see Han, Luke and Leia on the same screen at all. I like the use of a woman and PoCs as main characters. Big props for that. But with those in mind, I definitely didn't wait a decade for a half-baked remake of Episode 4 advertised as Episode 7. If they wanted to smash together a remake and a sequel, just do what Creed did. The former main character becomes the mentor to the new one while they embark on a brand new journey. Not copy+paste an old script from a classic that didn't need to be touched. I thought Abrams would have learned that after seeing how bad Star Trek: Into Darkness turned out. Now instead of 3 unique movies in the new trilogy, we'll have at best 2. That's assuming Episode 8 isn't a remake of ESB. Lastly, it's painfully obvious that George Lucas was behind the "Star Wars magic" this whole time. Awful characters and all, you still felt like you were watching authentic Star Wars.… Expand

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abcdefgg11Apr 6, 2020

This trilogy is just feminist and SJW propaganda at it's finest. I think the actors did a good job, specially Adam Driver, but they can't save the mess. I like Daisy Ridley as Rey, too bad she plays the stereotypical and generic strong femaleThis trilogy is just feminist and SJW propaganda at it's finest. I think the actors did a good job, specially Adam Driver, but they can't save the mess. I like Daisy Ridley as Rey, too bad she plays the stereotypical and generic strong female protagonist (Mary Sue) with no development or weaknesses, just innately the best at everything. Then we have the multicultural and inclusive good guys, that fulfill every quota, against the evil white males. Action scenes are good if you can ignore the many cliches and deus ex machina that take away all tension.

This one is the better of the 3 (or should I say the less bad). It's passable all-around, and entertaining if you just want to turn off your brain, forget it's Star Wars and spend a couple hours with an OK movie.… Expand

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zurnzurnDec 20, 2015

"That's not how the Force works!"

Frikkin' HILARIOUS!! Seriously that line was legitimately funny, well built up and delivered. I laughed *at* the Ren temper tantrums, but *with* Han and Fin on that line. It's what I'm taking from the"That's not how the Force works!"

Frikkin' HILARIOUS!!

Seriously that line was legitimately funny, well built up and delivered. I laughed *at* the Ren temper tantrums, but *with* Han and Fin on that line. It's what I'm taking from the movie.

JJ nailed it with Star Trek but the rest has been fan-service retreads that betray a lack of storytelling prowess. It's all for effect, with no depth, nothing to pull you in. I'm just glad I didn't see the trailer, because the promised emotional weight would have gotten me too pumped to not walk out of the theatre supremely annoyed.… Expand

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xXClutchDutchXxJan 2, 2020

The best thing about this movie was hearing the X-Wing and Tie Fighters screaming through the air again like Banshees but besides that you have another rehash of the same story with no risk and an over powered Jedi for no reason other than toThe best thing about this movie was hearing the X-Wing and Tie Fighters screaming through the air again like Banshees but besides that you have another rehash of the same story with no risk and an over powered Jedi for no reason other than to drive a forced story plot.… Expand

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CakperDec 31, 2019

Film is ok, good but not very good. Its decent good, but not the goodest.! xD y

weak 5

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JohnTYDec 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 4 is mainly for BB8, Boyega and Ridley. But it kinda makes any victories the good-guys had in the original trilogy a bit pointless doesn't it? Empire's back (First Order); Death Star's back (Starkiller Base); Luke has seemingly trained only one dude in 30 years since ROTJ and that dude has gone bad; You can learn to use the force, and a light-sabre, in about 5 minutes as evidenced by Rey - Luke and Vadar and the rest must really be slow learners; Han is a smuggler again and he and Leia's relationship is a mess; Sith lords can use the force to read minds now - why didn't Vadar just "mind-meld" the Rebel Base info out of Leia's head in ep IV? And all this talk of getting rid minimising CGI only to have the main villain and a yoda-wannabe needlessly animated.

I think this is my problem with Abrams reboots: He has so much respect for the franchise but close to zero respect for the people that worked on it before him.… Expand

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ratikka_1Dec 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first scene, where they present the new villain, was cool. But after that it comes more and more boring. It was not a terrible movie, but it was not a good one either. Action scenes are cool, but the writing and the plot is quite bad.… Expand

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DavidLammyDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well the best thing about this film was the way that annoying, sexually abusive, overly manly gay pervert known as Han Solo got killed by his own Son, serves the bastard right. I loved how stupid Han was to actually believe his Son still cared about him and was actually worth his time to even speak to, it felt like a fitting end to the worst character of all time that took a poop on Anakin's legacy by sexually abusing his daughter. However, this is a poor remake of A New Hope for the most part except Luke is a cheap replacement for Obi-Wan as Luke has no dialogue and only appears for 5 seconds and the other main characters are even more mindless than the OT main characters. It also had featured far too much spaceships in this film to the extent I think it's done some children some damage by encouraging them to wreck the environment by spending as much time in motorised vehicles as possible. I was also disappointed that this film wasn't anywhere near as sexy as previous Star Wars movies, the lack of sexy bum cheeks made me very upset.… Expand

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mrHallodriDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much fanservice. No original stories. The ONLY highlight was that HS gets killed. Turns out, that was the only bold move in the new trilogy. Disney is hurting the franchise.… Expand

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KraistlinDec 19, 2019

Attempt to copy Episode IV 40 years later, with less interesting characters and in a universe we already know. The disney touch created things to sell merchandising stinks. Totally expendable, if you like Star wars, you can continue the sagaAttempt to copy Episode IV 40 years later, with less interesting characters and in a universe we already know. The disney touch created things to sell merchandising stinks. Totally expendable, if you like Star wars, you can continue the saga in its classic novels and comics before Disney.… Expand

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Mendax89Dec 10, 2019

Average movie pushed by Marketing. Bad copy of the first movie. Bad plot, bad writting.

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BenderthefourthNov 16, 2019

A soft remake or reboot or whatever: it's not an original movie. With all the money they have and access to the best writers in the world, how come they can't take a "risk" and make something original and, yes, new. Instead they go and copy aA soft remake or reboot or whatever: it's not an original movie. With all the money they have and access to the best writers in the world, how come they can't take a "risk" and make something original and, yes, new. Instead they go and copy a New Hope. Shame!
But ok, you don't have the balls necessary to take on your back suck a heavy weight of a saga that you need to play it safe... at least do it right! What I mean is: gives some character! Character we want. Not bidimensional paper cuts where's really hard to feel any empathy with. Seriously, you giving us a Mary Sue? How can we feel anything for a Mary Sue? This is 21st century... gives also a story that makes sense! That should't be hard with all the money you put in, oh wait, looks like money really is no indication of quality after all.… Expand

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BionicMattOct 22, 2019

An orphan stranded on a desert planet joins up with 2 friends (one fly-boy, the other straight-edge) and chewie on the millenium falcon and they blow up a big sphere that has just shot a laser at a peaceful democratic planet and now is aimingAn orphan stranded on a desert planet joins up with 2 friends (one fly-boy, the other straight-edge) and chewie on the millenium falcon and they blow up a big sphere that has just shot a laser at a peaceful democratic planet and now is aiming its sights on a rebel base. However, they must first overcome a bad guy in a black mask that makes his voice sound funny, who takes orders from an old man. Also the old guy dies. Sounds similar, doesn't it?

Episode I was criticised for being too different from the OT. It was panned on release but has been given a more generous review in later years. TFA is the opposite: it was exactly what Star Wars fans wanted, but nothing more. Critical acclaim in 2015 has turned to mild satisfaction in 2019.

A New Hope had droids that spoke and acted like people. The Force Awakens has people that speak and act like robots.… Expand

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NeoconTomSep 29, 2019

Its an enjoyable film, but also extremely overrated and missing potential. Feels like a poor rehash of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, because we can't have anything drastically new, otherwise it will get trashed, like the Prequels did.

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kenchun24Dec 19, 2015

This one hasn't aged well, which I'm used to when it comes to the hack like copy and paste J.J. Abrams films. I rated TFA an 8 back in 2015, all caught up in the new StarWars movie hype. But yeah with Ep. 9 coming out in a few months thisThis one hasn't aged well, which I'm used to when it comes to the hack like copy and paste J.J. Abrams films. I rated TFA an 8 back in 2015, all caught up in the new StarWars movie hype. But yeah with Ep. 9 coming out in a few months this story just isn't compelling, even though the cast is charismatic, this final SW trilogy story (started by Mystery Box Hack Abrams not Rian Johnson for all those that say TLJ ruined this trilogy, nah it started with JJ!)is littered with issues. One of which is they wasted the trio of Han, Luke & Leia and the passing of the torch is muddled with the new cast, again, they do great with what they got, but the script/story just isn't quality. And while I do have issues with Rian Johnson's TLJ, at least he took some interesting takes/weird choices, but some great thematic things I really dug considering Hack Abrams set him up with a weak, copy and paste first entry. But TFA has become a chore to sit through the more I have revisited it.… Expand

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DecoyAug 9, 2019

Kind of ok start of a new series, but it was not great at all. The next movies could have build upon this movie, but they got much much worse.

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notheguyOct 18, 2018

Not too bad, this movie certainly wasn’t something to go crazy about, but it was a good way of bringing Star Wars back.

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NicholasmaximusApr 23, 2019

This continuation of the series is comparable to the Fantastic Beast with Harry Potter. Both predecessors had that unique ability to world build and deliver interesting characters and stories. This next installment had a character withThis continuation of the series is comparable to the Fantastic Beast with Harry Potter. Both predecessors had that unique ability to world build and deliver interesting characters and stories. This next installment had a character with potential but did not deliver. The story lacked innovation and seemed repetitive of episode one. There is so much content within the Star Wars universe that Disney could have pulled from.… Expand

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ZafeerApr 14, 2019

I left the theater trying to decide if it was a good movie or not. Watched it a second time with my kids and still I can't decide. Lots of recycled content. Another desert world? I want to like this movie but it doesn't feel like StarI left the theater trying to decide if it was a good movie or not. Watched it a second time with my kids and still I can't decide. Lots of recycled content. Another desert world? I want to like this movie but it doesn't feel like Star Wars despite the original characters making an appearance.… Expand

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

Certainly more like the originals than the prequels but that's not necessarily a good thing as this one piles on the dumb.

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promised_mahdiApr 12, 2019

Actually I didn't like episode VII it was just a copy of last episodes there are somethings different but main structure is exactly same that was in last episodes and characters are just repeated but in different shapes main story is justActually I didn't like episode VII it was just a copy of last episodes there are somethings different but main structure is exactly same that was in last episodes and characters are just repeated but in different shapes main story is just same maybe it becomes better in next episodes… Expand

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RyanHerofTimeMar 21, 2019

I'm Half and Half on this movie. I love star wars, But this movie was ok. -To start I'm not into the idea of reconning the Expanded universe for this movie. It was a bad idea. -This is a reskin of a new hope. Plot by plot. it helps with theI'm Half and Half on this movie. I love star wars, But this movie was ok. -To start I'm not into the idea of reconning the Expanded universe for this movie. It was a bad idea. -This is a reskin of a new hope. Plot by plot. it helps with the nostalgia factor. but I think that's a cheap way to make a movie. Compared with the prequels at least they were different. -The old cast where amazing! It was amazing to see Han and Leia again. Ford and Fisher always do a stellar job.

- The New cast were ok. Adam Driver was great! John boyega and Daisy ridley were ok, but felt stale. I think this is more a writing problem than a casting problem.

What I have a problem is it feels like too much Disney, not Star Wars. I don't understand why this movie did not get the hate as much as Last Jedi. I think it was that nostalgia factor, that helped it. I think sequel films do not have a real plan. unlike George Lucas had. I hope Episode 9 can have this trilogy.… Expand

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WapitikevMar 11, 2019

A great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopersA great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopers within the 1st order to defect and fight their slave-masters is utterly wasted. Instead, he becomes the comic relief janitor on DeathStar 3.0. Rey's mysterious force-powers (because she is a clone of Luke Skywalker's right hand, severed by Vader on Cloud City) begin to manifest without any concrete explanation, making her character arc baffling and un-earned. Han Solo dies before the band can get back together. Luke is exiled to an island for no specific reason. Phasma is a coward instead of the strong female warrior the marketing sold us. Kylo is diminished as a villain the instant he takes off his mask. The list could go on and on. Not recommended.… Expand

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mecheng03Mar 9, 2019

It was a 6 before the Last Jedi but now I can't even muster the strength to even consider re-watching it with my kids so I'll give it a 4. Who knew Disney would make the prequels ok-ish again? I guess a bad movie is all relative when youIt was a 6 before the Last Jedi but now I can't even muster the strength to even consider re-watching it with my kids so I'll give it a 4. Who knew Disney would make the prequels ok-ish again? I guess a bad movie is all relative when you keep doubling down on bad ideas.… Expand

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TeoTestMar 7, 2019

Not what i expected. A disappointing long-awaited sequel. Sure, the effects & music of the movie are great no doubt about that, but that's about it. The story and the new introduced characters are really really AWFUL. A ton of plot-holes plusNot what i expected. A disappointing long-awaited sequel. Sure, the effects & music of the movie are great no doubt about that, but that's about it. The story and the new introduced characters are really really AWFUL. A ton of plot-holes plus this movie was a dis grease to the old and beloved characters. I really lost confidence in J.J.Ab. What a shame.… Expand

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emirbudDec 29, 2015

Yes, there are cons, but there are pros as well. Let's deal with the cons first:
1. It is not very original. There are too many similarities to New Hope.
2. Learning curve for these new heroes is way too steep. They acquire skills too fast.Yes, there are cons, but there are pros as well. Let's deal with the cons first:
1. It is not very original. There are too many similarities to New Hope.
2. Learning curve for these new heroes is way too steep. They acquire skills too fast. This is my biggest objection to this movie, however the story would not work without it, or there would have to be other characters involved.
3. Too many unanswered questions. I understand they do not wish to reveal everything in one movie, but at times it feels like the sole purpose of this movie is to serve as teaser for sequels.
4. Action is back to the level of episodes 4, 5, and 6 (not even 6).
5. The new Sith lord is not very impressive (at least compared to the Emperor). He looks like alien who crashed on Earth and got hit on the head with an axe by a villager (which is what the people of my village used to do whenever aliens visited)
Other than that, I have no major objections. And for the pros:
1. Han Solo and Chewbacca.
2. Finn is funny and likable new character, and he works out well with Han Solo.
3. Rey is pretty, when she's not trying too hard to act with intense emotions
4. No Hayden Christensen or Natalie Portman. Their screen time in parts 1 through 3 was one of the worst movie experiences ever.
5. No Jar Jar Binks or the like.
6. The new droid is adorable. I love the way it climbs down the stairs. I'd love to see R2D2 try that.
if this was the first Star Wars movie ever, it could have been much more impressive. We've just had too much of the Star Wars Universe in the past, and expectations were seriously high.
Here is how I would list/rate Star Wars movies starting with the best:
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Hew Hope
3. Revenge of the Sith (Oooh if it wasn't for Portman and Christensen, this one would be number 1)
4. The Force Awakens
5. Return of the Jedi
6. Phantom Menace
7.Clone Wars
I only wish the technology had been available when they made parts 4, 5, 6 to make the action and special effects better. Yoda fighting and other action scenes are the only reasons I even acknowledge Clone Wars and Phantom Menace.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 9, 2019

Perhaps countering the majority of the audience, I had very low expectations regarding this movie. I liked the two previous trilogies, but I was afraid that a re-launch would have as its main objective to raise a few million dollars from thePerhaps countering the majority of the audience, I had very low expectations regarding this movie. I liked the two previous trilogies, but I was afraid that a re-launch would have as its main objective to raise a few million dollars from the studios. I did not feel cheated, the movie is good and worth it, but I must admit that anything is lacking to match the older ones.

The film basically resumes the story decades after the events of "The Return of the Jedi". There are many new characters (inevitable), and some of the old ones are back, with the focus on Han Solo, a secondary character in the films of the original trilogy. I confess that it was very enjoyable to see the veteran Harrison Ford, back to a character who greatly helped to consecrate his career, and it was good to see Chewbacca and Carrie Fisher again. I think the new actors like John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver did their best, but I do not know if the material they received allowed them to create characters as striking as the older ones.

Technically, the film is flawless. The CGI, which has always been one of the strongest points of the franchise, has been pushed to the limit of what can be done today. Great and realistic, it makes the experience of seeing the film a visual spectacle. The sets and environments of the several planets were carefully thought out and executed. Costumes, cinematography, editing, sound effects and soundtrack etc... all thought out with caution, seeking to please new audiences without disappointing unconditional fans. It's all right.

But the truth is that the film has serious problems. Let's start with the script, which practically copies and tries to update the story told in the opening film, "A New Hope". Kylo Ren, the newest villain in the franchise, is no more than a second-rate Darth Vader on a new costume. Indeed, despite the commitment of the actors, which I do not want to question, the new characters lack charisma and the ability to delight. I also felt that action is lacking, compared to the previous movies, and the attempts to make humor sounded as funny as the "grandfather jokes" that Roger Moore used whenever he played James Bond. The end also seemed a bit anti-climatic too.

Anyway ... all these problems make the film, fatally, the weakest of all in the franchise to date. I didn't feel cheated because I expected little of it, but I believe that many fans (at least, those who have not been blinded by their passion) were dissatisfied.… Expand

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BroyaxJan 11, 2017

Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie.Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie. En outre, de la part de JJ Abrams, tâcheron maladroit qui a sévi sur le déterrage des Star Trek, on pouvait s'attendre au pire mais contre toute attente, il délivre un filmage assez soigné et très présentable, aidé évidemment par la débauche sidérante des effets spéciaux (ça pète de partout, c'est trop magnifique de sa race).

Autre point d'importance, le rythme est excellent et ne se perd jamais en bavardages ou longueurs inutiles, on retrouve là le dynamisme de la vraie trilogie, celle du temps où Georges n'avait pas le fric qui lui était monté à la tête et transformé son cerveau en beignet.

Cette resucée numéro 7 est l'occasion de nombreux clins d'oeil (forcément nostalgiques...) mais aussi de nombreux recyclages et à ce train, lorsqu'on regarde bien, ce n'est plus de l'inspiration mais une photocopieuse qui fait du neuf avec du vieux. Pourtant ils s'y sont mis à 3 sur le scénario... qu'est-ce que vous avez branlé les branques ? vidé tous les sucriers de coke ? ou vous vous êtes roulé des joints avec les feuilles de la machine à écrire ? ou torché avec peut-être (une enquête est en cours).

Oh bien sûr, pour combler le vide, vous avez balancé une révélation et un coup de théâtre, du genre de celles ou ceux qu'on avait pu expérimenter avant, dans le temps que Georgie... mais vous connaissez la chanson : un homme averti en vaut deux et on était déjà averti... alors vos révélations à deux balles qui sentent le réchauffé (encore !) vous savez où vous pouvez vous les mettre...

Alors évidemment, on a ces pauvres vieux qui sont venus faire leur ultime baroud d'honneur -sauf Mark Hamill qui fait juste un caméo- mais que voulez-vous, un vieux faut bien que ça mange ! Ils passent le témoin à la jeune génération... qui ne vaut pas tripette, car autant dire qu'ils ne m'ont pas convaincu, ni les uns ni les autres. Le John Boyega a un certain talent pour incarner une petite frappe de banlieue mais sorti de sa zone, il n'y a plus personne ; la petite Daisy Ridley est mignonne mais serait plus à sa place dans une sitcom ; quant à l'autre, là, l'autre jeune zouave, on dirait un hippie, sans compter le pilote, là, encore un tocard.

Même la musique de cet autre pauvre vieux, John Williams, est devenue méconnaissable : franchement à part le générique (qui remonte à Mathusalem, on est d'accord) impossible de se rappeler un thème potable, ce vieux Johnny fait juste gueuler ses violons et ses cuivres dans tous les sens, pourvu que ça fasse du bruit, un bruit désagréable.

Voilà donc ce Star Wars nouveau : comme un Beaujolais sans éclat il se laisserait presque boire mais il a comme un arrière-goût de piquette. Attendons les prochaines vendanges, elles seront peut-être pires, on ne sait jamais...… Expand

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RoqueNENov 11, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another lost child on a desert planet that knows nothing about its power. Another villain in a mask with torn feelings. This time it is the father who wants to bring the son back to the light side. Another death star alias Starkiller. Another little droid as Sidekick.

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DoniJrNov 8, 2018

It's good to have Star Wars back on the big screens and with the modern technology that makes the visuals even more beautiful. The story does not appeal to me so much, but it's a good starter with great antagonists and interessingIt's good to have Star Wars back on the big screens and with the modern technology that makes the visuals even more beautiful. The story does not appeal to me so much, but it's a good starter with great antagonists and interessing protagonists (Finn and Poe chemistry it's great to watch).… Expand

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Popcorn55Oct 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Groannn... wow this was pretty bad, terrible story and lame execution. The usual effects are OK, though very cliche now. The way the script just throws away Han Solo with little fanfare... come on! There has to be a heroic exit for Solo! Like ramming an Imperial battlecruiser to save his friends, something like that? But no! Terrible storyline decisions and bad writing cripple this mishmash. And the son -- totally unsympathetic and uninteresting character acts like a petulant boy. Awful. Every bit as bad as the prequels.… Expand

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GarethBOct 5, 2018

Initially I rated this far higher as it seemed to capture the elements that made star wars great but it has been retroactively ruined by TLJ with plots leading nowhere.

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AntonEgoJun 1, 2018

I intentionally loved it, but now really don't like it. I personally don't like the acting or the cop-out story from the original Star Wars film, although I like the visual effects and am okay with how the star wars saga continued after theI intentionally loved it, but now really don't like it. I personally don't like the acting or the cop-out story from the original Star Wars film, although I like the visual effects and am okay with how the star wars saga continued after the original trilogy.… Expand

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TheRussianatorDec 18, 2017

The Force Awakens has amazing CGI, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Chewbacca. Unfortunately, it also has Rey, who can do absolutely everything, a boring sidekick, and the weakest villain in the franchise. At first, I was happy to see a fewThe Force Awakens has amazing CGI, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Chewbacca. Unfortunately, it also has Rey, who can do absolutely everything, a boring sidekick, and the weakest villain in the franchise. At first, I was happy to see a few references to A New Hope, but when the references turned into a whole plot, I was let down. This is a remake of A New Hope, but it lacks the charm and charisma that the original movie had. And yeah, if it's called Episode 7, it should be a sequel not a rebirth or a reimagining.… Expand

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LightPothJan 24, 2018

Not an amazing first time watching but it sure does get better for age in my opinion.

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ArquireJan 16, 2018

Borrows far too much from A New Hope, while also doing it worse. Rey is a boring character with few limitations and nearly no room to grow. Kylo is an interesting character, and a welcome addition if he can be more fleshed out. However, it'sBorrows far too much from A New Hope, while also doing it worse. Rey is a boring character with few limitations and nearly no room to grow. Kylo is an interesting character, and a welcome addition if he can be more fleshed out. However, it's disappointing to see so many wasted opportunities.… Expand

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KyBaJan 2, 2018

Despite many defects of the films and some disturbing aspects, I prefer it to SW8 because it is a Star Wars and not the 8, which in contrast is only an action movie

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joshmorgan64Dec 27, 2017

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geekroDec 28, 2017

SW 7 is like a a super model, it's fun and pretty, but it lacks some meat. And seriously, i could stop here.

The story is inexistent, we have a so called new republic, but, what is it? 3 planets and a Fleet of a dozen spaceship. A group ofSW 7 is like a a super model, it's fun and pretty, but it lacks some meat. And seriously, i could stop here.

The story is inexistent, we have a so called new republic, but, what is it? 3 planets and a Fleet of a dozen spaceship. A group of extremist, hiding in an unknown sector, called 'the fisrt order' with a Supreme leader named 'Snoke'.
A group of rebels, named 'The resistance' who fight the first order and are leaded by Leia.

None of the characters are really detailled, they don't have motive, they don't have past or trauma.
None of the groups are detailled, we know the Resistance fight the first Order, but we don't knwo why. In SW4, we didn't knew all the backstory at first, but we had a lot more information. We knew their was an evil Empire that ruled the galaxy, that a group of rebels try to resist and the protagoist were well introduced. Luke is a yound adult who dream of becoming a pilot, he trained whenever he can. He has a motive to fight and follow obiwan, the Empire has killed all of his family (he also discover he is a Jedi). Han, obiwan, dark vador, leia, they all were finely introduced, even if we didn't know much of their past.

In the 7, i seriously don't know why Rey left Jakku, she could have found a hideout, and start over somewhere else on the planet. Finn want to flee, why? He is brainwashed and trained since his childhood, why do he want to flee? and why do he change his mind and start fighting back when he knew there is no hope to win ? Poe is useless, he has no past, no motive, he abandoned BB-8 and his mission in a heartbeat, is that a rebel hero ?
Kylo Ren is an angry child, he obey Snoke because. And why do he want to be the heir of dark vador ? Why can't he use the force when he fight? He's powerful but easily beaten by a coward and a young untrained force user... Is that an antagonist for a movie ? He is ridiculous ! He could have been so much better.

How, and why do they change the way light speed work? Seriously, you can go out of light speed near a planet now ? So, why didn't they used cargos full of explosives to destroy the starkiller, just send them waves after waves piloted by droids. Problem solved. And to destroy the other spaceship, just use the x-wings as a light speed missile. Ah, and the plan to find Luke... Seriously, a f*****g map with a 'road'... If you only have a part of that map, you can easily find that planet with another map of the galaxy. And even, if you don't have the exact planet, you can just send multiple team to search in the blank zone. I could go on, and on, but it need to stop, as this trilogy.… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Touches on all the Star Wars nostalgia but fails to be more than just another Star Wars film. Considering that most of the audience will have seen the previous 7 films, it could have done much better. Loses points for that. Still, a must seeTouches on all the Star Wars nostalgia but fails to be more than just another Star Wars film. Considering that most of the audience will have seen the previous 7 films, it could have done much better. Loses points for that. Still, a must see film for fans of the genre.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 18, 2015

So, after seeing the Last jedi, I kinda decided to go back and rewatch all the star wars flicks to see if my opinions on them have changed. K, so The Force Awakens. Ehhhh, I do love the new Characters that are introduced. In fact, the firstSo, after seeing the Last jedi, I kinda decided to go back and rewatch all the star wars flicks to see if my opinions on them have changed. K, so The Force Awakens. Ehhhh, I do love the new Characters that are introduced. In fact, the first half of this film is actually pretty fantastic the way it introduces all these new characters. And I Do think it was a great decision, and a very safe one, to basically do a sort of soft re-bootesc sequel to the original Star Wars film. But it lacks os much personality, it doesn't stand out, it is awfully bland. And on repeat watches, its clear to see that it's just trying its hardest to please the fans. Which is fine, but idk, the shots are awfully bland, cinematography is visually stock standard. Its okay. Not great. But okay. Also it does underuse a lot of the new characters, particular Poe. I kinda think, the best way to look at this starting point, is basically just an intro. Its alright, its passable, but hopefully as the album or series progresses it becomes much more dynamic and interesting.… Expand

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DBPirate1129Dec 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SKIP TO THE END FOR REVIEW SUMMARY.

The Force Awakens has been touted as one of the best films in the Star Wars saga. Why? Because it's not the prequels. Unfortunately, it's just not that simple.

When it comes down to it, The Force Awakens is a complete rehash of Episode IV: A New Hope. A rebel gives something to a droid who travels across a desert planet and finds a Force-sensitive person. The person meets an old veteran of a previous war and they travel to the rebel base. They then destroy a planet-killing super weapon. The problem is, this time, the plot is held together by coincidences instead of purpose. The Force Awakens is well acted, with Harrison Ford as Han Solo being the standout. The main character, Rey, who has unimaginable power and is able to do anything throughout the entire film is not really interesting so former stormtrooper Finn and brash, angsty Kylo are left to pick up the slack.

Despite its flaws, Episode VII is an entertaining film -- it's just not necessarily one with a lot of depth. The visual effects are great and the soundtrack is, well...John Williams. Do I really need to say more? The problem with this film is J.J. Abrams played it much too safe and laid a poor foundation for The Last Jedi.

Overall, The Force Awakens is a fun film that suffers from a lack of originality and a retread of old material that relies a little too much on nostalgia.

Review was redone ahead of The Last Jedi.… Expand

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JyroJyroJul 29, 2017

This storyline might be a lazy half-copy of A New Hope but I still found it entertaining enough. The cinematography is wonderful and so is the character development - which is especially surprising given how we have another two films to comeThis storyline might be a lazy half-copy of A New Hope but I still found it entertaining enough. The cinematography is wonderful and so is the character development - which is especially surprising given how we have another two films to come in this new trilogy.… Expand

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Elf-HealerDec 19, 2017

Now with the release of The Last Jedi the first part of the so-called "Modern trilogy" makes even less sense. The excitement of finding map which leads to Luke just vanished, and the beginnings of Rey and Finn are now useless as thisNow with the release of The Last Jedi the first part of the so-called "Modern trilogy" makes even less sense. The excitement of finding map which leads to Luke just vanished, and the beginnings of Rey and Finn are now useless as this characters, according to The Last Jedi, serve just as a bland fillers. Still, The Force Awakens is promising attempt, if you just divide it from its sequel. Not because a lot of original characters appear as a beautiful nostalgia moment, but because it has quite consisted plot and is full of mysteries, which, unfortunately, will never find their passion in the 8th installment. Jedi are dead, and now you can see the emptiness of hope of the 7th episode in its full scale.… Expand

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crazycoconut247Dec 19, 2017

The beginning of the end for star wars. Too much Mary Sue and forced diversity. Literally a SJW product and the beginning of the abuse of Star Wars as a cash cow.

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HyapeDec 17, 2017

If I were shooting this film, probably, he would be just like that. The millennial falcon, Han Solo, Chui, laser sword, nostalgia. a lot of nostalgia!

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CarewolfNov 2, 2017

Boring and predictable. Mediocre acting, mediocre action, the worst of the worst story telling ever put to film. All in all, slightly better than the prequels, but not recommended.

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TinyInfinity6Jul 23, 2017

Lazy writing on top of more lazy writing. The only reason this got the reception it did is because it carries the Star Wars name, which coincidentally happened to Phantom Menace too, and look how that movie is reviewed now.

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PluutozzMay 29, 2017

It has some entertainment value, but as a Star Wars film it dissapoints. The trailers looked good and all but when I finally saw it I felt a little cheated, especially with the "story" which is ofcourse is a covered rehash of A New Hope.It has some entertainment value, but as a Star Wars film it dissapoints. The trailers looked good and all but when I finally saw it I felt a little cheated, especially with the "story" which is ofcourse is a covered rehash of A New Hope. Lucas had some orginality with his prequels atleast though they were poorly executed. After Force Awakens I have little to no interest in what the future holds for Star Wars, atleast within the new trilogy.… Expand

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Voodoo123May 21, 2017

I genuinely enjoyed this first time I saw it -exciting visuals coupled with OTT character acting ala star trek 2009... a tipsy hyped-up star wars fans film/crowd pleaser for sure... Sadly upon future viewings sadly that's all it remains toI genuinely enjoyed this first time I saw it -exciting visuals coupled with OTT character acting ala star trek 2009... a tipsy hyped-up star wars fans film/crowd pleaser for sure... Sadly upon future viewings sadly that's all it remains to be. A shallow JJ abrams franchiser, a somehow plot-less action experience peppered with lots of 'OTT emotional actor' moments, dense with atmospheric emptiness. A poor re-telling of 1977 with the exact same plot... Say what you will about the prequel episodes but at least George told a new story about a galaxy far far away! For decent SW fan service see the superior Rogue One.… Expand

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tonysopranozMay 18, 2017

I basically hated this movie. I liked the prequels way more than this one. Even though the prequels had flaws, they were more exciting and entertaining than this crapfest. Boring movie, lame characters, frustrating plot, and a badI basically hated this movie. I liked the prequels way more than this one. Even though the prequels had flaws, they were more exciting and entertaining than this crapfest. Boring movie, lame characters, frustrating plot, and a bad continuation of the Star Wars saga.… Expand

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mozesdicksonMay 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After watching all of the star wars installments in chronological order starting from the prequel trilogy to the the original Star wars films and now the sequel trilogy starting with The Force Awakens,
I just have this to say,
This is the third time they are trying to destroy a huge planet like battle station, I don't get why they couldn't think up any more creative issues to solve, it doesn't help if you watch the original series before this one because that's all they did in the original series.. Attack a death Star.
speaking of which, from the Sith, to the Empire and now the First order?? This is the most shallow evil that has come up in the series, I don't even get their backstory, they just seem like anarchists with strong affiliations with the Force, summarily Sith knockoffs
Kylo Ren simply is the most useless Sith-whatever In history, a pathetic Vader knockoff without a fearsome presence or a believable internal conflict within himself (which he is supposed to have)
Now Finns character, firstly a new method of recruitment for storm troopers was introduced, no longer mass clones of Jango Fett, now Finn was recruited but ever since his recruitment he has had mixed feelings towards serving the Order, how did he last so long within the ranks without getting spotted, even when Kylo Ren observed his behavior it wasn't taken up, aren't Strom troopers supposed to be docile and obey all commands without question,
Another thing I didn't understand with this Finn character was his attachment to Rey, how could it have become so intense after just meeting her a few times, so much so he was willing to sacrifice life and limb for her, his behavior towards her was just not believable enough, once again, I'd just have to use the word shallow, if you compare it to how Leia Organa warmed up to Han Solo, at least they gave them enough screentime to pretend to be important to one another,
Let's not talk about Finns acting which was decisively hard to watch, too many pointless reactions, it simply took away the intensity of the plot
Speaking of acting, no one was as unpleasant to watch as the pilot Poe, Firstly I feel his character was completely unnecessary, and his mannerisms pointless as well, I wonder if he'll be Central to the plot in coming installments because his introduction into the series begs alot of questions.
What was that female tin can that looked alot like Boba Fett even doing in this movie?
The lightsaber battles were so boring, why did two novices spar with a supposed master such as Kylo Ren and hold their own for that long, Rey has the Force, what did Finn have? Someone trained as a bloody Strom trooper
The director opened up many plots that they couldn't follow through, which is common in the star wars franchise but this one lacked closure and felt very open ended, especially Rey's backstory, and how she was derailed off course with relative ease, the same happened with Luke Skywalker when Obi Wan came to recruit him for his glorious destiny in the original film
They killed off Hand Solo, that's a very painful development but at least he didn't go without an enjoyable performance,
Overall the movie was decisively shallow compared to any of the installments, and not surprisingly, it grossed over 2 billion dollars, that goes to show you, build a big enough franchise and people would pay to watch just the credits if they have to.
Star Wars is a beautiful movie franchise, but they have apparently given into the trend of recent movies lacking intensity and depth.… Expand

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Ozon58Apr 23, 2017

The film is almost a complete copy of Episode 4. But here we have a boring new characters and a lot of garbage scenes. It seems that the authors just didn't want to take risks and come up with something new.

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SavageYetiAug 9, 2016

This movie plays like a bad fan fiction rewrite of a new hope, with the main character who is the definition of a Mary Sue. The fact that this movie was so well received by fans is just and insult to the original trilogy. I wouldn't recommendThis movie plays like a bad fan fiction rewrite of a new hope, with the main character who is the definition of a Mary Sue. The fact that this movie was so well received by fans is just and insult to the original trilogy. I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone EVER, instead go watch new hope again.… Expand

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SquaredRenApr 3, 2017

Don't understand where the over the top reviews come from....this is a movie we already seen before. If it was called Episode IV remake, then I would understand it and give it a higher score, but it's Episode VII...nothing new, very powerfulDon't understand where the over the top reviews come from....this is a movie we already seen before. If it was called Episode IV remake, then I would understand it and give it a higher score, but it's Episode VII...nothing new, very powerful main character. Just a copy/paste from Lucas first Star Wars film.… Expand

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dabyd1304Feb 2, 2017

Adam Driver es de lo poco salvable en "El Despertar de la Fuerza". No creo que sea coincidencia, que ademas su personaje sea el único que merezca la pena de los mas que cuestionables, y faltos de carisma, nuevos personajes.

El episodio 7Adam Driver es de lo poco salvable en "El Despertar de la Fuerza". No creo que sea coincidencia, que ademas su personaje sea el único que merezca la pena de los mas que cuestionables, y faltos de carisma, nuevos personajes.

El episodio 7 deja a la saga con un argumento interesante, pero bastante alejado de lo que convirtió a Star Wars en una franquicia de éxito.

El director ha creado un batiburrillo con muchos altibajos. Cuando parece que la película va cogiendo forma, siempre se desinfla. El exceso de CGI para impresionar al espectador en 3D la convierte en una más de entre todas las grandes producciones "blockbuster" del Hollywood de hoy día. Es una lástima porque son varios los momentos que ilusiona y que parece que puede tener identidad propia. Pero siempre se estropea con un fanservice de baratillo y acción casi constante, como si necesitaran estas dos cosas para mantener al espectador atento.

No es mala, ni mucho menos. El problema con "The Force Awakens" es que le falta alma. Y no ayuda nada que tenga todos los vicios del cine actual taquillero.… Expand

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RetrodoxMar 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its thematically amazing and the visuals are stunning but its a carbon copy of the previous movies and it has quips,mini messages,goofy characters,and cliches'.All makes for purely popcorn too kid friendly movie.The acting was actually pretty great by the youngsters I didn't particularly care for the original generation's acting and Harrison Ford's acting seemed depressing.thats why this movie gets a 3.9 Gimmicky,lazy,effect heavy,Disney-like.… Expand

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LoveeLandMar 25, 2017

I'm not sure if it was just overhyped or if it was because the movie was attempting to lay the groundwork for the trilogy, but I was underwhelmed after seeing this film. The acting was mediocre at best. While Daisy Ridley did a great job ofI'm not sure if it was just overhyped or if it was because the movie was attempting to lay the groundwork for the trilogy, but I was underwhelmed after seeing this film. The acting was mediocre at best. While Daisy Ridley did a great job of being a good fighter in the film, the intimate or emotional scenes were cringe worthy to say the least. I thought that John Boyega, while funny, almost seemed out of place throughout the film. I don't think this was necessarily his fault as it may have been the writing, but his character just didn't act like a Star Wars character. He acted almost just like a normal person you'd run into anywhere. There were far too many cliché moments in this movie. It has a nearly identical plot with 'A New Hope' only this time the planet killing space object is bigger and badder. Kylo Ren was fantastic, until he took off his mask. After that it seemed whenever he spoke he was struggling not to cry. The movie does contain a good twist near the end. However, the final duel is a bit ridiculous to me, as Rey has no experience fighting nor using the force and yet is able to hold her own in a fight with a sith. To me it just seemed absurd. I was disappointed in the movie overall, and I hope the next movies are better. Should you see it? Of course you should, its Star Wars. Just don't spend a lot of money or miss something important to watch it.… Expand

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kennythekoalaDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I left this movie feeling so heart broken and disappointed. It did not live up to the hype at all, however, how could it have?

This movie is a fan service to Star Wars fans, unfortunately it does not go about this in a subtle way. Nostalgia is forced at every opportunity, usually pointlessly, and it left me sighing. I wanted a new fresh Star Wars movie that used the past movie as support, not the entire back bone of the movie. Han and Chewie were the exception to this, they felt very natural in this movie.

The new actors are talented, but i feel as if Finn is the new jar jar as he's used for comic relief so often. He is a storm trooper that was trained in a hitler youth like program, yet he is completely different than all the others with seemingly no external force pushing him in that direction. It didn't make sense to me. The first scene where Finn refuses to shoot innocent people may have been the worst opening scene I have seen in a very long time. It was extremely cheesy and weak.

Rey is amazing and powerful, but at times I felt she was too much. Her discovery of the force was so weak I almost yelped in the theater. Then, after her discovery, she becomes like a god and is invincible like the avatar in his spirit state. I thought the way she crushed Kylo Ren though she'd never even held a lightsaber was the worst part of the entire movie. Kylo had been training since he was a kid and this random girl who just learned she had the force an hour before crushes him in combat. ARE YOU SERIOUS.

Captain Phasma was so heavily advertised and she maybe had 3 minutes of screen time. WTF.

Kylo Ren is the weakest villain in Star Wars history. He was weak. He was easily manipulated. He couldn't beat a girl in saber combat who just picked it up an hour before. And I HATE TO SAY THIS because my hopes were so high for Adam Driver, but he was not intimidating or even interesting on screen. He easily had the weakest performance. When he spoke without his mask for the first time, half of the theater laughed at how nasaly and nerdy he was.

The plot itself was: Find this droid with this secret message and help us destroy this spherical super weapon. Where have I heard that before??? Wait, so the Empire had two Star Destroyers destroyed by rebels YET THEY BUILD ANOTHER THING BUT BIGGER??? This is irritating even now. There was hardly a speck of creativity in that.

Han Solo's death was a beautiful scene I have to admit. The way it was lit and shot was amazing, however, WHO bought that Kylo or "Ben" was actually gonna turn good? I hope any one with a brain cell saw that betrayal coming.

The way Kylo's back story was explained when Leia was talking to Han was just criminally horrible story telling.... WHY TELL US in the least interesting way possible? Every thing about "Save our son" "get our son back" just felt straight up stupid. The reveal that he was Han's son was horrible and his back story was continually explained in a horrible way.

All in all I would give this movie a 5, I know I sound bitter but I am just so frustrated with the way they went about this movie. I feel truly duped.

My order of favorite to least favorite now goes:

1) Return of the Jedi

2) Revenge of the Sith

3) Empire Strikes Back

4) A New Hope

5) The Force Awakens

6) Attack of the Clones

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Tony1984Dec 28, 2016

The hype didn't match the output. The nostalgia was fantastic and it deserves praise for that, but the rest was basically bland. It's a remake of IV but without the tension. Plot holes abound and even in the land of suspension belief there isThe hype didn't match the output. The nostalgia was fantastic and it deserves praise for that, but the rest was basically bland. It's a remake of IV but without the tension. Plot holes abound and even in the land of suspension belief there is a limit and they shattered that boundary here. Kylo Ren was especially disappointing and I mean really poor.… Expand

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varmadmcgooDec 23, 2016

While I enjoyed watching TFA and many moments contained therein — Harrison Ford’s reprisal as Han Solo comes to mind — I cannot look back on it favorably. So much of it seems, quite simply, cheap: The recycled plot. The inexplicablyWhile I enjoyed watching TFA and many moments contained therein — Harrison Ford’s reprisal as Han Solo comes to mind — I cannot look back on it favorably. So much of it seems, quite simply, cheap: The recycled plot. The inexplicably reincarnated Empire by another name. The tragic loss of a key character in a way that doesn’t seem earned or even believable. The injection of clumsy, modern 'romance' into a series that was just fine without it. The fight between a Sith lord and someone who has never used a Lightsaber before. I could go on. The short of it is: If I were an exec and Disney reviewing a submitted script like this, I would give it back, rejected, with the notes: “A new Star Wars movie must be true to the Star Wars universe and legacy, and it must also be original and compelling. Your script is neither.” But somehow, this turd of a movie was actually made.

I don't understand why critics have rated this disaster so well. I guess a lot of the analysis didn't get much deeper than “it’s nice to have a strong female lead.” Sure. True. But Luke trained hard to become a Jedi. There is nothing empowering about someone just lucking out with magic powers without earning it — and that doesn’t change just because that someone is a female lead!… Expand

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ActionJacksenDec 17, 2016

So glad to have found a site that actually has negative reviews for this horrid attempt to be a star wars movie. I gave it a 6, but as i walked out of the theatre i actually wanted my money back. I guess that Disney must have done somethingSo glad to have found a site that actually has negative reviews for this horrid attempt to be a star wars movie. I gave it a 6, but as i walked out of the theatre i actually wanted my money back. I guess that Disney must have done something to block negative reviews over the weekend in an attempt to increase sales, as well as pay all the "critics" for their positive reviews. This movie lacks a a plot, character development, character chemistry, and any logical connection between scenes.
I am glad I am not the only one, i was starting to feel like the guy who was trying to point out the emperor isn't wearing clothes, but no one else is willing to say anything...… Expand

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