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Kelembribor21Dec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Though i am fan of original Star Wars trilogy , and have respect for the Force Awakens desire to be true to originals unlike prequel trilogy , i must say it lacks originality for movie that should light the fantasy of the viewers.
To much of the plot points are same to the original movies even characters and locales remind too much of the previously seen movies.
You have death star , comic relief droid , incompetent Stormtroopers and their commanders, Jaaku is cloned Tatooine, bit of sentimentality is fine but here is just too much,
And villains / antagonist aren't at all impressive or fleshed out except for Kylo Ren who is biggest disappointment of all new characters. ( true Darth Vader wannabe/Adam Driver was also wrong for the rolle in my opinion )

Movie has great effects, nice sentimental moments with old cast, Ray and Finn are ok, and ball droid was funny.

It is nice movie better than most blockbusters recently, but much worse than any of the original trilogy.… Expand

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cnar61Dec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excuse me , but Star Wars Episode VII is disrespectful KYLO REN Rey is beaten up REY There is no education Do not tell people that I do not know how to beat , even if it is selected… Expand

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ctow123Dec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a great movie, but it wasn't bad either. I am a huge fan by the way. If i wasn't a fan of the franchise i might be tempted to give this a 5. This movie did a really good job not leaving the old fans behind with many familiar faces and old references. The special effects and graphics were amazing. The new BB-8 droid is awesome. Also, i thought the new girl Daisy Ridley (rey) did an excellent job and is definitely the actress they should have picked. I liked how the movie kept me full of mystery and wanting to know more, which hopefully they will explain in episodes 8 and 9.
THE BAD:
John Bodega (Finn) did a terrible job as an actor and they should not have picked him. At the beginning he just looked like a wimp. there was no background to show why he was having this conflict. Throughout the whole movie he was constantly just trying to run away from everything. He should have done so, so i won't have to see his god awful face in another scene. The plot was basically a remake of a New hope with parts of episode 5 thrown in. Kids on a desert plant, need to deliver a vital piece of information, the droid has the information, death star, death star blown up, Ben solo confronts father Han solo. This movie was so damn predictable. Also, they 100% should have made the flash back longer to give us more background and depth to the whole movie. I felt like there are a lot of unanswered questions, which hopefully will be answer in sequels. while understandable because they are building a new universe and harrison ford can't act forever. WHY DID YOU KILL THE MOST LOVABLE CHARACTER IN HAN SOLO!!!!!!
FINAL VERDICT
They did a good job remaking 4/5 and setting up the universe for episodes 8/9. I think this movie will be an amazing part of the trilogy, but stand alone it was not up to exceptions. Hopefully 8/9 can build on this and go in a new direction rather than sticking to the tried and tested formula. I am expecting big things from 8/9 please don't disappoint me. I have heard the director for episode 9 is the same guy who did jurassic world (that movie sucked) so i hope he doesn't screw this franchise up. Fingers crossed for the future… Expand

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javilizardiDec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How many times are you goi g to hear the same story. I dont mean similar is the same. The acting was ok, special effects were good, characters specially the villain was ok. So much hype for a so so movie. Hey if you are 7 or 9 you will love it. You probably love britney and bieber too. For everyone else well is the same story and i repeat is just good enough, do not believe the hype.… Expand

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CreativeGhostDec 24, 2015

Okay, this movie is good. But the flaws don't outweigh the positive in my opinion. It felt much too forced to me. They should not have taken the story in such an odd direction. I am a huge star wars fan. I love the movies so much and haveOkay, this movie is good. But the flaws don't outweigh the positive in my opinion. It felt much too forced to me. They should not have taken the story in such an odd direction. I am a huge star wars fan. I love the movies so much and have recently read the books. So, take my word, the movie was not as good as all the other bandwagon star wars fan make it out to me. Let me tell you this, the cinematography was UNBELIEVABLY well done. It was so amazing to see those fight scenes between the starships! However, the story should have been better. I predicted a majority of the outcomes before they even occurred. Moreover, we did not see enough of Poe and Fin!! Their relationship was amazing, yet they focus in on the girl so much for no reason! Look, see the movie, you're going to like it overall. It's worth the money. Except, the The lightsaber scene was kind of sub-par I felt like.… Expand

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FeriatusDec 18, 2015

Star Wars: The Expendables - dialogues are cheesy and screenplay is a blend of the best of star wars! I bet if not for sentimental value this movie wouldn't get a very good reviews. Some action scenes and the new villain is the best part ofStar Wars: The Expendables - dialogues are cheesy and screenplay is a blend of the best of star wars! I bet if not for sentimental value this movie wouldn't get a very good reviews. Some action scenes and the new villain is the best part of the movie. But again nothing new or exciting here.… Expand

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guyweknowJan 14, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, congratulations, Star Wars, on reaching adulthood. From the opening shots, one cannot miss that the franchise is under the Iron fist in a three fingered glove management of Disney, not LucasFilm; there is no doubt that it will be handled with the same careful nurturing that managed to husband the tiny shoots of diverse 19th century fairytales into unstoppable GMOs of worldwide marketing. Abrams successfully puts Star Wars back on the main line to tons of future stories. By the end of the movie we introduced a new generation of bold characters (Finn and Rey) and dispatched old storylines with prejudice. We have no more Jar Jar; no more Yoda, no more Obiwan, no more Qui-Jon. In fact, and more on this later, aside from the main opposition characters, no master figures at all who aren’t related to the bloodline.
As one might expect, SW:TFA does have a real identity crisis. Is it a reboot, a sequel or a retirement tour? It’s asked to serve all three masters so ends up a bit of each, which makes it feel torn in different directions. It does give a very loving sendoff to all the old characters. And, I mean all of them. They managed to tip the cap to every race and minor character that the writers thought the audience could even vaguely stand* (who knew that the Cantina band had gone Reggae?) even if they had to herd them into one shot together so they could all take a bow without chewing up any storyline (I’m looking at you, former Admiral, now 5th spearcarrier from the left, Akbar). Come on, R2D2 was literally rusting in the corner and got woken up for one scene just to bleep goodbye.
Others have observed as well, and I agree, with the innumerable look and feel ‘tributes’ this film gives to the original - lines, shots, visuals, music cues, sound effects, in every scene. I had to overcome the feeling that SW:TFA writers were rummaging around in my emotional pockets trying to scrape together enough loose change to buy them a genuine nostalgia for the original SW, back before the dark times, before the prequels. But, I suppose thankfully, it became so routine by the middle of the movie that I became numb to it.
Abrams also wastes no time in advancing the story, delving not a jot into the interior life of the characters, except in the most cursory way with Kylo Ren, which is both good and bad. Star Wars is at its best a good rollicking adventure - short on planning ahead, long on diving in.
However, I am not alone, I hope, in noticing that the only sources of conflict in the latest two Star Wars movies are child figures who are possessed by the dark side of the force in what seems to amount not to the telling of a grand monomyth of oedipal conflict but rather to their teenage snits over how their parents didn’t like them. I commented on this in re Episode III, but Kylo Ren in SW:TFA seems to suffer from it also. Doesn’t the galaxy have any pressing problems other than parents who are a pain in the ass?**
As an aside, since this looks like the last hurrah for all the old actors, will the character of ex-princess Leia of Alderaan disappear before her legacy is explained? As we follow all the plot, the other Skywalkers leave a legacy, either good or bad, in the next generation. What about Leia? For instance, between Mr and Mrs Solo, who is more likely to have turned young Kylo on to the Dark Side? Han, who despite his protestations, as played by Harrison Ford, doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and runs rather than fighting, or Leia, who as played by Carrie Fisher, practically claws everyone’s face off in every scene where she appears. Leia actually has some motivation for Dark Side revenge too. She actually had a planet shot out from under her adopted family (well, even her whole adopted culture) by the Empire, now under new management as the First Order. Speaking of misses, it is notable when Poe Dameron who seemed to have some promise as the swashbuckling replacement for Han Solo disappears off screen, only to turn up half the movie later without more than a brief explanation. Shades of Biggs and Wedge, I guess X-wing pilots don’t deserve screen time except when attacking large round death stars, uh, death planets.
Overall, not too bad. And, yes, JJ Abrams is much better suited to do Star Wars bang-bang than ponderous Star Trek man-man-vulcan love. Sure, lots of rehash of the old, but we expected that. On the up side, this movie opens the door for some good stories if the writers can take advantage, especially to create new situations and characters in the Star Wars universe. The open question is still, by time this series has gone the full nine innings, and credit to my wife for this quote: “Will it be anything more than ‘At Home with the Skywalkers’”?
[*] Sorry, Jar Jar, or is that Darth Jar Jar?
[**] Perhaps it is the writers’ opinion that the Skywalker men are simply whiny **** but I suppose teen angst will fit right in with the Disney model.… Expand

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Brokenjok3rDec 18, 2015

The newest iteration of Star Wars does a lot of things right. The characters are believable and fun, their camaraderie seems earned, and they get something to rally behind that we can all root for. The cast, both the old and the new are veryThe newest iteration of Star Wars does a lot of things right. The characters are believable and fun, their camaraderie seems earned, and they get something to rally behind that we can all root for. The cast, both the old and the new are very comfortable in their roles, and it immediately feels familiar. Having said that, there are still quite a few things that are very, very, wrong.

Where the film struggles the most is the severe underdevelopment of every character and making us care about the circumstances at hand. The film begs you to invest in the main antagonist's personal struggle, we see him throw temper tantrums that are laughably exaggerated when he fails or someone fails him. Begining as a callous and wicked new addition to the colorful rogue's gallery of the franchise quickly deteriorates as the curtain is rather underwhelmingly pulled back to reveal not more than a sniveling cry baby with little characterization. Both his deep hatred for his parents and reverence for his lineage are never explained, despite an integral moment in the film being anchored in the expectation that this internal struggle has been thoroughly explained enough to be believable. The truth is that it isn't, and we receive a cheap sucker punch moment that sucks the joy out of the film as it tries so very hard to emulate the resonances of those other major losses from previous films. Though everyone tries to make you care, this pivotal moment seems forced, heavy handed, and above all else, unearned.

My investment in "Kylo Ren" ended very abruptly with the introduction of the new "emperor" like character, and another rival for the antagonist that twice mocks the over emotional main antagonist we are supposed to be so invested in. The pragmatic second in command emulates the cold demeanor of Admiral Tarkin from A New Hope, and despite being very one dimensional, still serves as a much better villain casually utilizing the new major space weapon to exterminate whole planets. It is simply infuriating that even the film's own characters do not take Kylo Ren seriously. Despite the cheap escalation of the plot's stakes, the third leg of the film is serviceable, as the plucky determined new face of the franchise holds her own against the lame maskless Kylo in the penultimate chapter of the film. If I have everything to say negative about the discount Alan Rickman cry baby antagonist, the protagonist Rey, is phenomenally likable and very fun. Both Rey and Finn are excellent choices and serve the film well. Finn serves as both comic relief and partner in crime to Rey as they tread over the familiar ground of fighting for the cause because ya know, you should. He has the most development, though that isn't saying much, than any other character, though his initial reasoning for his involvement is unclear and woefully cliche.

BB-8 alongside all the other characters are wonderful and the universe itself feels very lived in and alive thanks to numerous appearances of various aliens and wildlife. The best part of the film is the environments and the new creatures. Including practical effects alongside the refined and more importantly, restrained, use of CGI serves the film quite well and makes for a stunning backdrop to the loose plot.

The end is stale and very underwhelming, though it is obviously intended as the bridge into the new films, it only serves to aggravate, the arbitrary reasoning behind it seemingly being " well, because the plot demanded it."

Glaring gaps in logic and poor casting choices for the lead villain aside, the film serves two purposes, it will reinvigorate your enjoyment for this long gestating saga and bring some love to the old cast as a new generation's interest is piqued in the franchise's beloved history. See the film, take it for what it is, and remember that if Maul got cut in half and survived, there is still hope that we haven't seen the last of you know who. -RT-… Expand

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FranzHcriticDec 21, 2015

It doesn't have the force of 'Blade Runner,' yet it triumphs over each prequel movie by many, many galaxies. Yes, I don't think it was meant to be a masterpiece, and it was filled with frequent cliches, yet I enjoyed the ride nonetheless. NotIt doesn't have the force of 'Blade Runner,' yet it triumphs over each prequel movie by many, many galaxies. Yes, I don't think it was meant to be a masterpiece, and it was filled with frequent cliches, yet I enjoyed the ride nonetheless. Not the most thoughtful, but it's not intended to be that way. Still, I think it was over hyped just a little too much for fans' sake. But, overall, it was a good two hours.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Dec 24, 2015

Good star War Film, however, more not.
As a fan of the episodes 4-7 the film is worth for me well, however, not the hype. It is to be started to reach surely hardly anew and a similar Fastination of the first three parts. But what one hasGood star War Film, however, more not.
As a fan of the episodes 4-7 the film is worth for me well, however, not the hype. It is to be started to reach surely hardly anew and a similar Fastination of the first three parts. But what one has promised has not been kept.
The old stars show the young savage like one must do it. Without Chewi, Han Solo, princess Leia and hatch the film would be disappointing. Two new young actors will have to become it very hard cult characters. New "Darth Vader" is ridiculous for me. He hardly has fear factor also whom he his father kills.… Expand

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TheJuliePenguinOct 21, 2016

It's hard for me to give this a mixed score because The Force Awakens was a good movie. It had likable characters, great acting, fantastic music, awesome action scenes, good pacing, appropriate emotional cues, basically everything you wouldIt's hard for me to give this a mixed score because The Force Awakens was a good movie. It had likable characters, great acting, fantastic music, awesome action scenes, good pacing, appropriate emotional cues, basically everything you would want from a great movie going experience. I loved the plot, but that should come as no surprise. I saw The Force Awakens because I'm a Star Wars fan and, as a Star Wars fan, I've seen and loved Episode IV. The Force Awakens is the exact same movie with new characters and a revamped death star. For this reason, I felt utterly betrayed by George Lucas by the time the movie was over. Creating all this hype for a new Star Wars trilogy to just give the audience a completely unoriginal plot is nothing other than lazy. I'm willing to cut Lucas some slack, though. The prequels received an unearned amount of hatred simply for doing something different and, given the ratings of TFA, it seems that many fans were so blinded by nostalgia that they really did just want a retelling of the same story. And maybe the goal of this movie was to introduce a new generation to a classic story and recapture the hearts of older fans. Perhaps the next movies will diverge and contain exciting new stories. If this is the case, I will be grateful and probably look back more fondly on TFA. But, based on the ending of the movie, I'm not sure it is.… Expand

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TheMasiMan1Jan 22, 2016

Is the plot recycled for the third f**king time? Yes. Is the music good? Yes, but not as good as the previous Star Wars films. Is it a good movie? Kinda. Do I hate it? No.

Force Awakens is a good way to start off a trilogy. Snoke justIs the plot recycled for the third f**king time? Yes. Is the music good? Yes, but not as good as the previous Star Wars films. Is it a good movie? Kinda. Do I hate it? No.

Force Awakens is a good way to start off a trilogy. Snoke just feels like a s**t character. Kinda like the dark sides Jar Jar Binks. Why is my score so low then? Two words: STARKILLER BASE. The plot of this almost-to-2-billion-dollars movie has the same plot as did A New Hope back in 1977!… Expand

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thomasadApr 16, 2016

Not sure why this has such a high rating?
Nice to see the old actors involved with the exception of billy dean.
Im assuming its his son playing the role of Finn. Next episode.(Spoiler alert) JJ abrahms just reskinned the original. TheresNot sure why this has such a high rating?
Nice to see the old actors involved with the exception of billy dean.
Im assuming its his son playing the role of Finn. Next episode.(Spoiler alert)
JJ abrahms just reskinned the original.
Theres an evil doer in a mask-(Maybe)
Theres a larger death star. fly in, and destroy it. Kill your father.
Fall in love with a jedi princess. The droid has the data.
Theres a party at the bar with aliens dancing.
Its nice to have another star wars, but aside from the monsters eating people.
Im left to ask. Whats original about this episode? A tractor speeder?… 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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YorkManDec 29, 2015

TFA is exactly what it was supposed to be, nothing more, nothing less.... People seeking something completely new and extravagant in what is effectively another J J Abrams 'reboot' should set their expectations somewhat lower than they mightTFA is exactly what it was supposed to be, nothing more, nothing less.... People seeking something completely new and extravagant in what is effectively another J J Abrams 'reboot' should set their expectations somewhat lower than they might hope.
However, the film itself isn't inherently bad, and is a MASSIVE improvement over the God-awful mess that was the prequels.
Gone are the 99% CGI/Green-screen backgrounds that dated the film practically the moment of their release.
Gone are the unnecessary racial stereotypes which made everyone uncomfortable.
Gone are the bland 2-dimensional characters played by actors who, after the first film, must have been held to the letter of their 3 film contracts.
Gone (Thank The Lord) is the pathetic, stilted, borderline patronising dialogue spouted forth without emotion nor conviction, either for pointless exposition, or to merely tie up the loose ends.

In their place we have proper characters, fleshed-out and actually interesting. A lot of proper, old-school, practical effects, although there is a fair bit of CGI it is 'blended' into the physical aspect of the cinematography very well.
The film includes some real emotional depth, introducing new actors into roles which (on the whole) they brilliantly portray, leading into a storyline that pulls you along for the ride quite nicely.

OK, the film is far from perfect. People have (quite rightly) highlighted the similarities in structure to the original Star Wars. But it's different enough to stand on its own.

My main problem with the film is that there is no sense of risk from the main protagonist, who is introduced as a scavenger on a desert planet whose background is never revealed. It is revealed she is powerful with the Force (leading to certain levels of speculation from those who've watched the film), but she also has unarmed combat skills, is apparently an accomplished pilot, understands mechanical engineering, seems able to sneak around undetected.... And none of that is rationalised, but is defined in the story as a overly-simplistic means to have her get from A to B to C.

People on here have complained that the film is too much like the original film, and these are probably the same people advocating a return to the sensibilities and storytelling etc of the original Trilogy. The bottom line is you can't have it both ways, for a film to 'be' within the Star Wars universe it has to have certain tropes and elements that viewers are familiar with. Otherwise it might as well just be another generic Sci-Fi film.

Hopefully this will lead into a second part of the (planned) trilogy that really does open up the taps on the story and takes it into new and completely unexplored directions.
That, for me, is the film's greatest achievement....
It's made me want to see what happens next, find out more about the characters introduced, understand more about what the 'Awakening' in the Force actually is, and how it will culminate in terms of the story arcs which are now underway.… Expand

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NuckooMar 24, 2016

Easily the worst Star Wars film. It's just recycled bits and pieces of earlier films, a lot of painfully cliched dialogue and people doing weird stuff that doesn't make any sense.

Granted the directing is better and it's nice to see moreEasily the worst Star Wars film. It's just recycled bits and pieces of earlier films, a lot of painfully cliched dialogue and people doing weird stuff that doesn't make any sense.

Granted the directing is better and it's nice to see more diversity but this is still a dreadful film. Putting aside the whole resetting the timeline business I quite enjoyed Abrams' Star Trek films so was really expecting this one to be good.

The scene with Han trying to talk his way out of trouble was fun but the rest was boring.… Expand

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Faker_PaperDec 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is sort of a disappointment. It's definitely better than Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones, but I felt like it was slightly worse than Revenge of the Sith. The old actors did great, but some of the newer ones weren't that good. I liked Finn his character was good, but most of the other new characters were uninteresting especially Rey. The plot is good at parts, and bad at others. Some stuff wasn't explained Eg: How did they get Luke's lightsaber, how did the Empire become more powerful than they were before, and most importantly how the heck does BB-8's head not fall off (okay, maybe not that one). Over all I think this movie was fun, but nothing to wright home about.… Expand

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MooncalfianMar 24, 2016

It's like watching a very average - but very high budget - Star Wars fan film, from somebody who didn't really understand the original saga, or even how to direct a well-paced movie.

Usually when it comes to reviewing sequels of oldIt's like watching a very average - but very high budget - Star Wars fan film, from somebody who didn't really understand the original saga, or even how to direct a well-paced movie.

Usually when it comes to reviewing sequels of old fan-favourite films, I find myself hampered somewhat by nostalgia; my love for the originals expands my expectations to the point that they become unrealistic. But not so here. With The Force Awakens, I found my nostalgia satisfied (due to the exorbitant and constant fan pandering), but I attempted to appraise from the perspective of somebody who had never seen the originals. What I saw was a film which barely measured up to the typical cliched tripe Hollywood superhero movie that is churned out on a tri-annual basis.

Some of the acting is good, the scenes are pretty, and there are some fairly emotional moments in the film, but that's literally all the good things I have to say about it.

It is rushed, jumping from poorly-considered action scene to action scene, without really stopping to build any real character relationships, nor pause to authenticate the fictional universe and its massive mythos. The rest of the acting is fairly hard to swallow, particularly from the 'bad guys' and the typical fanfare of Lost / Heroes cast which J.J Abrams parades in just about every project he gets his mitts on, but also some of the time the acting from Rey felt overdone and patronising.

Indeed, patronising would be a word I would use to describe the entire movie. From the plot which seems to throw all of the prior work out of the window, to the spoon-fed 'wow he's a great pilot!' exposition, to the cliched gags. The entire showing bares the unsightly brand of J.J.Abrams' hubris, as he dances on the premature grave of George Lucas, declaring the the world that he knows better; that his vision of Star Wars is superior.

Spoiler alert: it's not.

It's a fun movie, but that's it. And when the hype of the big screen dies down, people will remember this as what it was: an average cash-in without any real heart or soul.… 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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RPKHMar 25, 2016

Star Wars is one of the greatest and most successfull franchise ever although i don`t like all the episodes but i accept and admit it. There are things that bother me about the new episode and i think a lot of people agree with me, first ofStar Wars is one of the greatest and most successfull franchise ever although i don`t like all the episodes but i accept and admit it. There are things that bother me about the new episode and i think a lot of people agree with me, first of them is the story and why George Lucas is not the writer? You know, when you create characters and all the materials that relevant to them such as the world around them, they are only belongs to you and no one else can change or expand your story, so...? Of course G. Lucas helped in writing but its not original. In the new episode we see new characters but less locations, characters that they don`t have a strong personality, specially the bad-man of the film, he is so weak that even looses in fight against Rey who just discovers her powers and abilities and had no training and no master. The big thing is the number of fights specially between the main characters, remember the second trilogy and breathless lightsaber fights, shame that is no more.… Expand

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Eva-UnitOneMar 23, 2016

JJ is ruining series left and right. It should be written in some form of United Nations convention that one person cannot direct Star Trek and Star Wars...or be allowed to ruin them both.

It does't have the Star Wars feel... It has JJ'sJJ is ruining series left and right. It should be written in some form of United Nations convention that one person cannot direct Star Trek and Star Wars...or be allowed to ruin them both.

It does't have the Star Wars feel... It has JJ's feel... a feeling that he's trying to let the audience know that he knows about other movies or something, where the film feels like it's a series of homages/references to the other star wars films so the whole movie just feels like a damn meme.

The dude lacks originality, and lacks the ability to stay true to someone else's creative vision.… Expand

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FraggyMuffinDec 28, 2015

Not a bad movie but not a classic. Lots of action and nostalgia although at times it felt really forced. The two "factions" are never explained and what their motivations are aren't clear. The same can be said for the main characters, whyNot a bad movie but not a classic. Lots of action and nostalgia although at times it felt really forced. The two "factions" are never explained and what their motivations are aren't clear. The same can be said for the main characters, why they do what they do is a mystery. Overall a solid film that holds interest and has a decent flow but I wouldn't want to watch it again… Expand

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FolderMathMar 19, 2016

Looking at all the negative reviews, I can understand some of the bad things that people are saying about this movie. My own math teacher hates this movie with all of his heart, and he provides some pretty good reasoning. But, there wereLooking at all the negative reviews, I can understand some of the bad things that people are saying about this movie. My own math teacher hates this movie with all of his heart, and he provides some pretty good reasoning. But, there were moments of palpable brilliance, contrary to many people's belief. Daisy Ridley's acting was pretty OK, by no means a masterful performance however. Kylo Ren's tantrum scenes were laughable, and there were a few good jokes. In general, I'm not a fan of JJ Abrams' directing style, but making a sequel to one of the most treasured and beloved franchises of all time is no easy task. Abrams did not by any means fail with this movie.… Expand

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JoroAMar 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can be said that already hasn't been? This is the anti prequel sequel. It is the complete opposite of the prequels and is a useless reboot of the original with no identity of it's own and in 5-10 years will be a weak movie that is just "part" of the skywalker saga. Forgettable, bland, unoriginal and lazy is the best way to describe. At best it is "ok" or "mediocre".

Also the dialogue is too modern for Star Wars. In every media it has a specific dialogue but here we have things like "your cute boyfriend" which is very out of place.

The music, like the movie is forgettable and disappointing.
Everything in this movie is the same as IV but bigger and not better. You have the Luke character but he is a always winning woman now, a comedic black character and the worst death star clone i have ever seen.
J J did the same with Star Trek and now Star Wars...… Expand

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Thejudge21Mar 27, 2016

One thing you would have hoped for for this new star wars would have been an original story, and what do we get ? Come on . The two young main actors overact and are not charismatic enough, the rest is ok , the action the special effects andOne thing you would have hoped for for this new star wars would have been an original story, and what do we get ? Come on . The two young main actors overact and are not charismatic enough, the rest is ok , the action the special effects and music. Its another star wars film but with very little magic that the first two had. And finally bringing back three old actors who should have retired a long, long time ago in a distant galaxy..hasnt helped the film one bit.. Even i could have written something more original than this script. Very dissapointing, and the most overated film in recent years.. Probably because of love for the old films , rather than this predictable movie.… Expand

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CharlemagneApr 10, 2016

Makes the prequels look good. The prequels at least had some semblance of a story and not a plot consisting of just a bunch of random happenstance that happen to echo the original.

What it has going for it is excellent casting. But evenMakes the prequels look good. The prequels at least had some semblance of a story and not a plot consisting of just a bunch of random happenstance that happen to echo the original.

What it has going for it is excellent casting. But even that is cheapened by destroying the immersion with random lines from real world cultures - Rey's "Oi" hardly seems Stars Wars, Poe seems too 'New York', Boyega at least exceeds the black-American comic relief role they intended for him (does no one else cringe at this kind of soft racism of stereotypical roles?). Adam Driver is what Anakin should have been.

I like the character Rey and I like Daisy Ridley as Rey, however there is a trade offs between pushing politics and making art, choices arise where one choice serves art and the another politics... and the makers of this movie choose politics every time at the expensive of the art. And Phasma is another example - put in yet does nothing, it's as if the movie's makers aren't even real believers in strong female characters because they can't conceive of them to write them, they're just filling quotas with one dimensional characters.

Too many English accents and English actors... they seem to have not understood that the original trilogy was rehashing the American Revolution with the accents: English accent = empire/tyranny/bad, American accent = rebel/freedom/good. And instead just thrown in an excessive amount of posh English accents and actors "because it's cool".… Expand

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Shadiac1985Mar 26, 2016

What an awful awful Star Wars flick. In fact, it looks and feels like a remake of the first film rather than something fresh and new. We got a dude who just figured out he doesn't want to be a soldier (after years of training and practiceWhat an awful awful Star Wars flick. In fact, it looks and feels like a remake of the first film rather than something fresh and new. We got a dude who just figured out he doesn't want to be a soldier (after years of training and practice right when his first mission - surprise! - turns out to go kill some innocent people), an Anakin/Luke girl hybrid who, instead of being discovered and raised to be strong with the Force (at least an eary green creature could've been somehow involved), just, well, figures it out eventually. And apparently she knows how to fly the Millennium Falcon even though she never left the planet she was told on to "wait" for... Luke? Okay, Han and Chewie do manage to make a spectacular entrance and to remain genuine in this film. Leia is there just because, and the droid "crew" are clearly made fun of by a single rolling ball model pretty much able to replace both of them. Some Resistance, huh? Anyway, the biggest, the ugliest and the most obnoxious problem with "The Force Awakens" is Kylo Ren. I'm not kidding! He's meant - at least the way I thought it started out - to be an intimidating yet somewhat still humane villain looking for his ways to accept the Dark Side (Anakin from Ep. III, anyone?)... except all he really does is parody Darth Vader from later movies until he removes his mask, at which point he just starts looking like Severus Snape very unsure of himself. Um... what the flying heck?! This guy can't even manage his acting in this one, how can he "be one with the Force"? In fact, what unbright leader ever thought of putting him on the job ordering the whole stormtrooper army around? Seriously, there wasn't ONE SINGLE scene I didn't find myself laughing at him without his mask on. Most ridiculous villain ever! You have to see the movie just to see Kylo say "pphhlease?" at the end. Aw god. So yeah, spoonfed cameos of old actors (in both senses), nothing explained, good visuals, musical score, lots of plotholes and sloppy acting. Oh J.J., you can blame it all on Disney. We'd forgive you.… Expand

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DemoraseDec 20, 2015

You can choose to be bitter and complain that it's too much like A New Hope or just enjoy what this new SW movie has to offer. The new characters are fantastic, the acting is on point, the effects are a pleasure for the eyes, with CGI that'sYou can choose to be bitter and complain that it's too much like A New Hope or just enjoy what this new SW movie has to offer. The new characters are fantastic, the acting is on point, the effects are a pleasure for the eyes, with CGI that's not overdone, and I for one can't wait for Ep VIII or even Rogue One next year. Star Wars is back guys, just let it in!… Expand

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LongshotsJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. terrible dialog. anything that Han Says is gold. like seriously. G O L D . but everyone else not so much. especially Leia. shes Ship and forced. we could have had someone new BUT NOOOOO WE NEEDED HER. funk that. C3P0 was forced. R2 was stupid. BB8 WAS FUNNY AND GREAT. id prefer not seeing not Leia, not Luke(at least his face), not C3P0. and not R2 (besides that 1 shot with Luke).

the movie would have not felt like a cockrub to fans if it did that. if it removed these characters. if it kept us waiting. expecting. excited to see them as SIDE CHARACTERS. they should have just kept Han and Chewie as big side characters. wasted potential.

it also is EPISODE IV 2. same plot. this and what i said before connects to the fact that the movie doesn't have an identity. it feels like its a tribute to the originals. something that the prequels did way better. they had their own characters and story. this movie doesn't work in that aspect, which is because they kicked George Lucas's ideas were kicked along with him from the movie. this is why i'm happy JJ isn't making the next film . these movies need an identity. it has to have one. acting is also all over the place. Rey is stupidly outrageous in some scenes and i just laughed in the theater.

im disappointed but trilled to watch it again because its SO FUN! the movie is SO FUN and i cant wait to watch it again tomorrow!… Expand

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OlrikusApr 9, 2016

I didn't expect much of it and even with my low expectations I was disappointed. Plot is laughable and looks like a wasted opportunity to bring something new from the rich lore of Star Wars (or add to it). Daisy Ridley screenplay is bleak andI didn't expect much of it and even with my low expectations I was disappointed. Plot is laughable and looks like a wasted opportunity to bring something new from the rich lore of Star Wars (or add to it). Daisy Ridley screenplay is bleak and dull and my biggest question is how with such huge budget special effects are just okay. When Harrison Ford is on the screen it is the entire different story and his brilliant acting makes the rest of the film feel even worse by contrast.… Expand

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orangefanMar 22, 2016

Deeply flawed but competent remake/sequel of the original Star Wars movie.

JJ rips the entire plot directly from the original Star Wars, playing it safe seems to have paid off.

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ForgewolfApr 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Good
-The special effects
-Some new characters and re-visiting some old ones
-The Millennium Falcon
-Other familiar Star Wars assets
-Kylo Ren's opening scene with him using the force to hold a blaster round suspended in the air. Probably the only bad ass scene with him in the film.
-A great start in the beginning "
-Music

The Bad
-Lack of originality to the story and character development
-Fin and Ray's friendship or love thing felt not only rushed, but artificial
-Another Deathstar like weapon, but with more inconsistencies.
-Commander Phasma wasn't the one to yell out, "Traitor" and duke it out with Fin..
-Kylo Ren's hissy fits were not bad ass or dark. They were immature, childish and almost annoying
-How quickly Fin and Ray picked up on using a lightsaber with less training than Kylo, yet managed to keep up with him. A lightsaber requires extension Jedi/Sith training to wield effectively.
-The new facial design of the stormtroopers seems a bit silly if you ask me.
-R2D2 randomly being activated at the end of the film. Why could he not be fixed and powered up at any other time?
-After the beginning magic wore off, it felt like the movie was steadily going down hill.
-Fin being a stormtrooper who cleaned toilets, are you kidding me!?

What should have been done
-Darth Jar Jar as Snoke (Would have made Jar Jar relevant to the Star Wars lore and an epic plot twist)

-Kylo Ren attempts to revive/clone Darth Vader OR create a clone army of Darth Vaders or other fallen Sith warriors
-Have Luke force grabbed his lightsaber at the end of the film from Ray
-Should have had Commander Phasma be the one to yell out traitor and fight Fin in hand to hand combat.
-I would have had former clone troopers make an appearance from both the First Order and the Rebels.… Expand

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Natalie_TotkaApr 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry....But this one is just totally off..there are some good moments, but a lot of cliches and it's nothing compared to other episodes. I watched this movie in a theatre in Paris...on the 2nd of January...and i seriously was falling asleep...I barely watched the second half of it...it was so...can't say boring, but not as exciting as any other Star Wars movie. And Han Solo "passing away" from the hand of his evil son???? Come on....incredibly predictable.… Expand

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RoyMunsonJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have read a ton of the negative reviews and I understand why people did not like it but we need to back up. People on here are writing that the Episode I, II, and III are better than TFA. The prequels are so bad I will not even let my 4 year old watch them. Some of the worst acting I have ever seen because of Lucas' poor script. Lucas made the prequels for 4 year olds and they didn't even like them. In the prequels the Jedi's have ridiculous powers that not even Darth Vader or the Emperor even possess in the originals. The prequels were such a joke and also had a ton of plot holes in them and LUCAS wrote them. How does a guy not follow storylines that he wrote for the original movies.

As for TFA, visually it was pretty amazing. I was disappointed with the story but I get it, they had to find a way to tie in all the old characters and make us feel nostalgic again and I was. I enjoyed seeing Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Luke (Leia sucked in the originals was hoping they blew her up with the Death Star 2) As the movie developed we didn't get a lot of answers to why Rey has such strong Jedi powers and why Kylo Ren is rather weak. The movie is called the FORCE AWAKENS so obviously the force will be strong in Rey since she is the protagonist. As for Ren, we learn from all the other movies that it is easy to turn to the dark side Ren is the grandson of Darth Vader, so maybe Vader and Anakin's spirit is talking to him, kind of devil and angel. If they told us everything that was happening, that would be very poor storytelling. Now what I am getting from most of the negative reviews are that they are mad because they did not get all the answers they wanted because they do not want to wait. Hopefully all are questions will be answered in the next two films. If we look at the original trilogy it goes as followed: A New Hope: good movie, acting is great and great character building, Empire strikes back: great movie, it gives us everything we want Star Wars to be, Return of the Jedi: an okay movie not great, this is where we see Lucas wanting to make Star Wars a movie for little children. Really, a bunch of teddy bears beat up storm troopers with rocks, great storytelling there. Lucas had created something great and by the end of storytelling he completely destroyed it with four bad films (Jedi and the prequels). So what I see is that we get a reboot of Star Wars by Abrams which I think he tried to fix Lucas' mess in TFA and hope that this trilogy follows the like of Nolan's Batman trilogy. Let me state that if Christopher Nolan made Star Wars it would have been unbelievable.

Alright, to stuff I didn't like about TFA is a new Death Star, how many times do I need to see a giant planet weapon be blown up, i guess 3. I believe if this was not the major storyline there would be a lot more happy people. I do not understand how Abrams could have thought by totally remaking the original movie was what Star Wars fans wanted. Also the fact that Luke turns into what Obi Won Kenobi turned into, a recluse, you would think that Luke the last Jedi would let millions of people die. Who makes a map of where they are hiding? I guess Luke didn't really want to stay on the island from Lost for ever. Don't we ever learn from the past. I did enjoy the movie for being a Star Wars movie and that I did get to laugh a few times at the jokes. Someone wrote a review that are to be no jokes in Star Wars, I guess calling someone a scruffy looking nerfherder is not a try at comedy. Oh and the fact that Yoda is muppet and is smacking his cane on R2D2 is not straight out of a Charlie Chaplin flick. Laugh it up fuzzballs!

I am the eternal optimist and truly believe that Star Wars Episode 8 will be a great The First Order Strikes Back. Hang in there Jedi's and Jedette's the force will get stronger and this trilogy will and is already better than Queen Amadila's acting or the fact that Lucas made a character in Star Wars from Cool Runnings.… Expand

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dmoldwinDec 20, 2015

Overall, the movie was exciting and cinematography excellent. Having said that, I have many issues with the film. First off, as many have said, the plot is almost identical to "A New Hope," and nothing major really happens except that HanOverall, the movie was exciting and cinematography excellent. Having said that, I have many issues with the film. First off, as many have said, the plot is almost identical to "A New Hope," and nothing major really happens except that Han Solo is killed. What about Captain Phasma?? She was built up to be this new badass villian in trailers and on the poster.... She was barely in the movie at all and was the least bit intimidating. I mean a total pansy. On another note, I think Adam Driver is a great actor, but idk, I think he as Kylo Ren was more psycho creepy/ weird than he was evil. And how about the lightsaber fight?.....Pathetic!!! He should have been able to kill Fin with his eyes closed in a split second. What was that? So dissapointing in my opinion. And how did the New Order come to power? And the stormtroopers were raised to become a part of the New Order? Who convinced all of these people to become stormtroopers? And Fin has been a stormtrooper since he was a young boy and all of a sudden he realizes that they kill innocent people and are evil and changes his mind and runs? C'mon!!! So stupid!... I just feel like the producers had a lot of cool ideas and characters and had to find a quick way to make it all work, but couldn't develop all of them well in 2.5 hours. There were also way too many unexplained peices in the story. Who are the Knights of Ren?, How did Maz Kanata get Luke's lightsaber?, Why is C3P0's arm red?, How did this 30 something year old General Hux become the leader of this New Order? And one last thing- not that this is an issue with the movie itself, but jeeez... Carrie Fisher sounds like she's been chain smoking for the past 30 years or something.

Though it doesn't seem so from my reivew, I actually think the movie was fun and entertaining... But I think if you are going in expecting a deep story line with legit character and plot development, you might be dissapointed. And if you follow the logic of the original Star Wars and the way the force works, this movie was pretty inaccurate in my opinion. It's great if you want to see some fun action with cool costumes, lightsabers, spaceships, and excellent cinematography.… Expand

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TornadoCreatorApr 9, 2016

I've never been a big fan of Star Wars, but I can appreciate the style of the franchise. It's got a certain gravitas to it that is very fun. This film does have that gravitas, and throughout much of the film I enjoyed the scenes for what theyI've never been a big fan of Star Wars, but I can appreciate the style of the franchise. It's got a certain gravitas to it that is very fun. This film does have that gravitas, and throughout much of the film I enjoyed the scenes for what they where. The acting was far better than the franchise usually gives off but that's not saying too much. The action scenes where well shot and exciting. The characters where at least moderately interesting. It's a film I could describe as the perfect popcorn nonsense flick. You can't however think about this film too much and doing so has severely dropped it's rating in my mind.

A second viewing was enough to heavily highlight the flaws in this film, which has one of the most nonsensical plots ever. The so called "science" in this film is laughably bad, and even suspension of disbelief can't save it. The way the plot so closely mirrors Episode 4 while also actively trying to one-up the film every chance it gets leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It's a film that feels mean-spirited at times.

If you're a fan of Star Wars, this is a safe entry into the franchise with some good scenes and spectacle that you'll enjoy, but if you want a cohesive story and consistent world; this is the worst in the franchise so far. The flaws in this film are flaws with the core storytelling so if you're not a fan of Star Wars, the more you think about this film the less favourably you'll see it. Some films age like fine wine, this one will age like bread.… Expand

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alexmelgarlJan 11, 2016

Just to be the movie star wars is a good film, is as necessary to be considered good in the category of Star Wars movies. The story makes me somewhat repetitive, almost rudely to the viewer, in the sense that "oh have valuable information, IJust to be the movie star wars is a good film, is as necessary to be considered good in the category of Star Wars movies. The story makes me somewhat repetitive, almost rudely to the viewer, in the sense that "oh have valuable information, I give the robot finds the person who will be a Jedi, he / jedi he makes friends and meet his teacher. "Where I saw that. A median performance of the actors can not ask them too much given how vain to reach some scenes. A movie that is totally hangs from the previous trilogy (chronologically speaking). In short it is a good movie Star Wars, which could be much better.
NOTE: It bothers me that the movie does see the strength and the sword can be controlled by anyone. For me the magic of strength lay in its rarity and the training that had to have to handle (Look trains with Yoda to control it, and only then could control minds), that's part of its beauty… Expand

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tgirgisFeb 20, 2016

A complete re-skin of New Hope, right down to the giant planet destroying super weapon destroyed in a trench run. If that was the only issue, it wouldn't be so bad, but there are many more issues, including...

1. Lazy plot devices (i.e.A complete re-skin of New Hope, right down to the giant planet destroying super weapon destroyed in a trench run. If that was the only issue, it wouldn't be so bad, but there are many more issues, including...

1. Lazy plot devices (i.e. R2D2 wakes up just in time, and Rey stumbles across Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber because it randomly decided to "called" to her...)

2. Generic Space Nazis...Called the "First Order" (As if the reference to Nazi's wasn't boring enough, they decided to title them "First Order" to confuse the Sh*** out of everyone)

3. "Mary Sue" Rey (she is flawless at everything, instantly, and nearly masters the force by the end of the movie.)

4. No brain-cells required (no politics, hidden secrets, or just about anything you could ponder on after the movie ended.)

The movie did do somethings right - the cast was well chosen, the visuals were stunning, and the filming style was perfect. It just could have done with a bit more originality and a focus on suspension of disbelief.… Expand

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RipandreadJan 15, 2016

I thought the Storm Troopers were all cloned from Bobba Vett’s father. If so where did this black guy come from?

Why does Luke look more like Obi One Kenobi? He couldn’t have aged that much. Take away the special effects and this movieI thought the Storm Troopers were all cloned from Bobba Vett’s father. If so where did this black guy come from?

Why does Luke look more like Obi One Kenobi? He couldn’t have aged that much.

Take away the special effects and this movie leaves so many unanswered questions.

Finally, according to Sith legend, there is a master and an apprentice. But Darth Vader killed the Emperor and Vader died. Thus no master or apprentice. So where did all these evil folks come from?… Expand

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qwerty8883Mar 29, 2016

Easy to read review -

Awful casting
Good special effects
Terrible story
Terrible cameos
Good Music
Awful Casting
Awful Casting
Awful Casting
Awful Casting
Did i mention it has Awful Casting?

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ReginthornDec 18, 2015

The Force Awakens is an excellent Star Wars movie. Does the film have a ton of flaws? You bet! I made the mistake of watching it the first time round as a critic. The second viewing was more enjoyable as I realized I was having a blastThe Force Awakens is an excellent Star Wars movie. Does the film have a ton of flaws? You bet! I made the mistake of watching it the first time round as a critic. The second viewing was more enjoyable as I realized I was having a blast despite them. The good elements of the film far outweigh the bad. The Force Awakens proves that the franchise has a future. In short, please do yourself a favor and see it.… Expand

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AGKFeb 18, 2016

This movie wasn't bad in total but there were a lot of sins in the movie in terms of storytelling and general movie creation. Aren't all storm troopers meant to be the same because they are clones?

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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.

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TheFotskiJan 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best to review this from two viewpoints. As a Sci-Fi standalone "B" film, with a big budget I'd give it a '7'. In "B" films you have to "suspend disbelief" a lot more and not worry about details. As a science fiction movie in the Star Wars universe here's a '3'. Where historical or a scientific background has been established. So an average of '5'.

Some of my additional plot point issues from the beginning:

* Tech scavenger 1 captures robot and gives it up to scavenger 2 without a fight or payment.
7 Knows she's bad-ass and wants nothing to do with her.
3 Doesn't know she makes Star Wars dolls, eats with her mouth open and licks her plate clean, armed with just a knife and big stick. Hardly bad-ass.

* 20 minute mark. Need action scene. Let's have them steal a tethered Tie Fighter and start shooting things up.
7 Cool sequence, boom bam.
3 Tethered? Guess the storm-trooper missed the Tie 101 class that Tie Fighters don't have hyper-drive.
(First of a few action scenes that did nothing to move the plot along.)

* 30 minute mark. Heavy action.
7 Cool action, blowing up the camp, lots of running, and explosions.
3 If they wanted to capture the droid, why all the shooting. Might they destroy it?
(Guess they haven't invented keys to their starships yet.)

* Guy dressed in black gets pissed and chops up a control panel
7 Wow, really showed his mean streak.Light saber is powerful.
3 Control panel controls something, possibly important. Someone now has to fix it.

* Old guy with hairy sidekick recovers stolen ship.
7 Happened to be in the area.
3 Star Wars universe has over a million planets. Someone must have activated a distress call, hyperspace travel is fast.

* Bar on lush green planet with a hundred patrons.
7 Wow. Lots of aliens. I want a bar stool with my name on it there.
3 Bar in middle of jungle. How did all the patrons get there? No scene of a parking lot filled with Trailway Las Vegas buses, or a cool monorail system. Must have dosed off here.

* 70 minutes in. big battle scene.
7 Cool fighters blowing up the bar. Good guys arrive to save the day. Awkward reunion of estranged old people family.
3 Why attack this place? Nice reunion of previous young people.
(Another unnecessary shoot up.)

* Flashbacks
7 Hints of character cool hidden motivations.
3 "We don't need no stinkin flashbacks," but a couple of flashforwards are ok.

* Girl able to do well against all bad guys without training.
7 Anyone with the force thing can speak, robotese, hairy companionese, "repeat my words" mind trick, and dueling expertise.
3 Luke was a slow learner.

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7 Can't wait to catch up on the full series. Although, I do hear that episode IV is very derivative of this movie.
3 Time to re-watch the cartoon channel's "The Clone Wars," for superior villains, planets, good guys, and story lines. Collapse… 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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DanielonApr 1, 2016

Sitting patiently waiting for the film to catch speed, I needed a star wars film. Disney unleashed a free for all to give every actor the right to have their way. "Special effects" that rival the Avatar film it was a miracle in the image.

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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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FLaaVEnAug 11, 2020

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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