Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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natedeugJul 25, 2018
Super exciting for long-time fans to see the saga return to form, but the retreading of ideas brings down the replay value. Still a solid movie.
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DerekSCriticNov 23, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is a fun Star Wars film! It's sure not a great as the classics, but I would take it over some of the prequel films and definitely The Last Jedi. Throughout the film, there are several fun action sequences, some likable characters, and the return of old favorites. Unfortunately, there are some flaws including some characters being completely underdeveloped, and the plot is very derivative of A New Hope. Also, the villain for me in this film is a very unlikable characters. I also hated the scene where Han Solo died which killed off Han Solo in the worst way possible. While not holding up as great to the classic films from the past, The Force Awakens delivers quite a fun Star Wars film.… Expand
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ThatOneNerdyGuyOct 3, 2018
The movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is aThe movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is a little too good at the end of the movie, seriously it's a little ridiculous.… Expand
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Mateo3112Mar 10, 2019
The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.
While enjoyable, the movie is not groundbreaking. It's 'good' but not 'spectacular' as I had hoped it would be.… Expand
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Moviecritic43Mar 2, 2019
The Force Awakens is an amazing Star Wars movie and an amazing movie in general. Sure, the plot feels like A New Hope but it’s really not all that similar. It’s called paying homage. The Force Awakens for me, revived the Star Wars franchiseThe Force Awakens is an amazing Star Wars movie and an amazing movie in general. Sure, the plot feels like A New Hope but it’s really not all that similar. It’s called paying homage. The Force Awakens for me, revived the Star Wars franchise after the dissapointing prequel trilogy. This movie had great characters, amazing effects, fun action sequences, and a great story. The only thing I didn’t like about this film was starkiller base, which is basically a third Death Star but bigger. So overall I love this movie and I think The Force Awakens is the best Star Wars movie that Disney has released so far.… Expand
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DerekReideMar 10, 2019
It's good, but it falls short on story. If it wasn't as much of a ripoff of A New Hope, then it would be much better. I can understand why it's almost a direct copy, but whatever. We got what we got.
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Filmix16Jun 12, 2019
Un retour joyeux mais une fin bien tragique pour Harrison Ford. Ses le premier star wars que je suis aller voir au cinéma et je n’est pas du tout été décus. Adam Drive détruit tout les autre acteur dans sont rôle de Kylo Ren. L’idée de gardéUn retour joyeux mais une fin bien tragique pour Harrison Ford. Ses le premier star wars que je suis aller voir au cinéma et je n’est pas du tout été décus. Adam Drive détruit tout les autre acteur dans sont rôle de Kylo Ren. L’idée de gardé Snoke en hologramme durent tout le film est une très bonne idée.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Apr 8, 2019
One of my favorite Star Wars movies, this is a fantastic, epic movie, filled with great action scenes, breathtaking visual effects, solid acting, good writing, a fantastic score and sound design. This could be a 10/10 if the plot wasn't aOne of my favorite Star Wars movies, this is a fantastic, epic movie, filled with great action scenes, breathtaking visual effects, solid acting, good writing, a fantastic score and sound design. This could be a 10/10 if the plot wasn't a rehash of the original 1977 Star Wars, it almost feels like a remake of that movie, which would be fine if it was marketed that way but it isn't, but that doesn't make it a bad movie, it just feels like they played it safe with this. Sure, also some kind of illogical things like Rey just knows how to use the force without any training or things like those but those are minor things that maybe hardcore fans will find annoying, not me, but I noted that.
I like the fact that this movie almost feels like a semi-reboot, because it's basically Star Wars for a new generation, we see new heroes in a new story to save the universe again.

And thank God that this wasn't a borderline cartoon to sell Star Wars toys like the prequels were, the prequels are cartoons for me because they were filled with cheesy dialogue that sometimes became cringe, melodramatic and over-the-top acting and awful CGI that didn't age well. Sure this movie still has some cheesy stuff but it's not as bad as the prequels were.

I love this movie! As a fan of Star Wars movies and good movies in general, I really consider this an amazing movie worth watching. Obviuously it's not Oscar-worthy and we all know that some people might not be interested in movies like Star Wars but if you like Star Wars or action space movies, this is a must-see.… Expand
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MikeWazowski2Aug 29, 2019
The Force Awakens is a great movie, but loses a couple of points for being slightly derivative.
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MarinadeAug 18, 2019
Great way to kick off the sequel trilogy, the user score for this should be much higher. Not worth listening to all the sequel haters that cling to the original trilogy and won't expand their interests. The character development is fantastic.Great way to kick off the sequel trilogy, the user score for this should be much higher. Not worth listening to all the sequel haters that cling to the original trilogy and won't expand their interests. The character development is fantastic. The relationships between Finn and Poe, and Finn and Rey are very well done. Han Solo brought back feels just like the Han Solo we all remembered and loved. Kylo Ren is an intriguing villain. The action sequences are done very well, it feels like a pure star wars film. The film though does lack some originality as the plot mirrors that of A New Hope too much. JJ Abrams played it very safe, although there's enough new moments in this movie that allow me to forgive the lack of originality. The ending duel between Finn and Rey vs Kylo is great too. Great film and a must see.… Expand
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r96skFeb 3, 2021
An enjoyable beginning to the sequel trilogy!

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' entertained me. It felt like a fresh direction for the overall franchise, which I guess is little surprise given George Lucas was not a major part of this. IAn enjoyable beginning to the sequel trilogy!

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' entertained me. It felt like a fresh direction for the overall franchise, which I guess is little surprise given George Lucas was not a major part of this. I actually didn't notice a great deal of difference, or at least as much as I thought there'd be given his exclusion.

I enjoyed seeing the new cast merge with the old trio, even if there are only small appearances from two of the latter. Daisy Ridley and John Boyega are excellent additions, both give top performances - I will say I didn't sense major chemistry between the two, but I assume that'll come soon enough. Adam Driver, meanwhile, suits his role nicely.

Original trio Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill all feature, though - as alluded to - Ford is the only one that has a major part to play. Either way, it's cool seeing them back in the franchise.

Everything else about the film satisfied me, I'm not saying it's perfect - esp. the plot - but I found it perfectly fun to watch. For me, it's a strong start for this era of 'Star Wars'.… Expand
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callmednaApr 2, 2021
The only good movie that was made in the disney era. This one and Rogue one .
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keonbreezJan 28, 2021
This trilogy had a lot of promise. Even though this movie AGAIN repeats a lot of the same plot points as A New Hope, the new characters of Poe, Finn, Kylo Ren and Rey are great. You feel something about these characters and I ended upThis trilogy had a lot of promise. Even though this movie AGAIN repeats a lot of the same plot points as A New Hope, the new characters of Poe, Finn, Kylo Ren and Rey are great. You feel something about these characters and I ended up enjoying their scenes more than the returning characters. All in all, good characters, good effects, ok plot.… Expand
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ItsmayaJan 24, 2021
A great movie for new fans and old fans as one.
The movie was just pure fun!
Every aspect of this movie was well thought out what made him fun and a exciting!
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SoloYTDec 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So what if it's familiar? So what if it follows the same template as A New Hope. That doesn't deflate my enjoyment of this movie, or keep me from believing that this is the best SW film Disney has offered us. In this movie we are introduced to a new generation of heroes. Rey is a scavenger who was abandoned on the harsh desert planet Jakku by her parents. Finn was a stromtrooper who was stolen from a family he's never known, but chooses to run rather than slaughter innocents for his superiors. Poe is the Resistance's best pilot who is sent to retrieve the films maguffin: a map leading to the last Jedi Luke Skywalker. We are also rejoined with iconic legacy characters: Han Solo, Leia Organa, Chewbacca, and kind of R2,3PO,and Master Luke. They must go up against the First Order with has arisen from the ashes of the Galactic Empire and decides to one up them by creating a even bigger Death Star. Great job guys you really did it this time didn't you. Anyway this new regime is headed my Supreme Leader Snoke who has his own wannabe Vader in Han and Leia's son: Kylo Ren/Ben Solo. What this film does right is the characters, action,fan service, and over all entertainment value, however I must say that the film's greatest strength in sticking to the formula of the original is also it's greatest weakness. It fails to establish the relations between the all the factions, leaving that up to the novels and visual dictionaries to do, it also can be a bit convenient at times: Han finding the Falcon and R2 showing up with the map, and finally the inclusion of the Starkiller Base doesn't connect to the main plot line.

But other then that this is a Star Wars movie that can be loved by all fans of the franchise both new and old.… Expand
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HowardoJan 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely doesn’t deserve the hate it gets, although lots of missed opportunities(the complete mis use of finn) and the killing off of han solo being terrible. The movie when i saw it in theaters genuinely got me excited for what was next. I’d probably be even more fond of this movie, if TLJ wasnt so bad.… Expand
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JACOBJORDANBAJun 23, 2021
Star wars episode 7 the force awakens is a good sequel to episode 6 I did see Star wars episode 1 and episode 2 and episode 3 episode 4 episode 5 episode 6 and I seen episode 7 the force awakens which I like more cuz this is a good sequel notStar wars episode 7 the force awakens is a good sequel to episode 6 I did see Star wars episode 1 and episode 2 and episode 3 episode 4 episode 5 episode 6 and I seen episode 7 the force awakens which I like more cuz this is a good sequel not going to lie … Expand
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ChristmasLoverAug 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good it’s sad that Han Solo died but it’s still really good and it’s the third highest grossing movie ever… Expand
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RonbaAug 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Świetny film Gra mi się przypomniała Najlepszy film.
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
I'm happy to say that "The Force Awakens" triumphantly succeeds at making the unnecessary necessary by continuing the Star Wars story from its 1983 conclusion with characters both new and old and the same fairy tale plotline we have all comeI'm happy to say that "The Force Awakens" triumphantly succeeds at making the unnecessary necessary by continuing the Star Wars story from its 1983 conclusion with characters both new and old and the same fairy tale plotline we have all come to love, expect, and appreciate from the franchise since its inception. It is a tad disappointing that Episode VII borrows heavily from Episode IV in terms of its story delivery, but honestly, there was probably no other way to have been able to get the franchise up and going again with the same attention to care and detail as the previous films, specifically, the first three made between 1977-1983.… Expand
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KathleenKenedyAug 29, 2021
This movie is the bold take on the franchise. It's the movie that renovated the Sci-Fi genre and 43 years later this movie still ages well. I hope everyone is enjoying their Star Wars Disney princess Rey and I hope they buy my loads of BB8This movie is the bold take on the franchise. It's the movie that renovated the Sci-Fi genre and 43 years later this movie still ages well. I hope everyone is enjoying their Star Wars Disney princess Rey and I hope they buy my loads of BB8 merchandise.… Expand
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Roguejedi92Sep 22, 2021
The Force Awakens is a great blend of nostalgia and adventure that many fans love about the franchise. While it is a bit unoriginal in story, it does make up for this in a successful introduction of new characters and re-introduction intoThe Force Awakens is a great blend of nostalgia and adventure that many fans love about the franchise. While it is a bit unoriginal in story, it does make up for this in a successful introduction of new characters and re-introduction into legacy favorites (even if they don’t get equal attention). It is a movie made to delight the inner child at heart, paying homage to what has come before, while setting up new stakes and further adventures for a new generation of fans. While not all the new characters get equal development, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are standout performances with the respective roles. Driver embodies a perfect blend of pent of rage and vulnerability, as Ridley is enduring and charismatic to a fault. Harrison Ford’s reprisal of Han Solo in over 30 years is a joy and blast, and it does feel like “we’re home” just like he said in that teaser. The Force Awakens feels like a reunion with old friends, and it proves Star Wars is still very relevant to fans and audiences.… Expand
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makarosuJan 30, 2022
Когда я впервые посмотрел этот фильм в кино, мне он невероятно зашел: картинка хорошая, актеры неплохие, да и в принципе смотря этот фильм, ты "залипаешь" и тебе интересен тот экшен, который происходит на экране. Я в тот момент ничего не зналКогда я впервые посмотрел этот фильм в кино, мне он невероятно зашел: картинка хорошая, актеры неплохие, да и в принципе смотря этот фильм, ты "залипаешь" и тебе интересен тот экшен, который происходит на экране. Я в тот момент ничего не знал об этой франшизе, но все равно мне этот фильм нравится и по сей день. Рекомендую.… Expand
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JORDANJACOBJORDJan 29, 2022
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BANNEDGGlndccntJan 31, 2022
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 2, 2022
JJ Abrams breathes new life into this franchise by getting back to its roots of strong characters, fun adventure, and exciting action. Despite sticking a bit too closely to the plot of the original Star Wars, Abrams and writer Lawrence KasdanJJ Abrams breathes new life into this franchise by getting back to its roots of strong characters, fun adventure, and exciting action. Despite sticking a bit too closely to the plot of the original Star Wars, Abrams and writer Lawrence Kasdan do enough to put a new spin on certain character tropes while keeping the film moving at a brisk enough pace to keep it engaging throughout.… Expand
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psycApr 1, 2022
It gets off as a well done star wars movie, only because it repeated a formula that is pretty darn good
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AV-Apr 28, 2022
really fun movie. i actually had hope for the sequels when i went and saw this movie. what a shame...
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Rickniks38May 8, 2022
While I do know this film is just retreading a new hope I don't really mind it. Was a nice way to reintroduce old and new fans to the world of Star Wars after being gone from cinema for a decade.
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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the characters and their portrayals, but the plot seems lacking to me, especially with the super weapon and returning to the situation in ANH. I would have preferred a different choice. But all the characters do a great job. Especially Kylo, Rey, Han, Finn, and Chewie. Han's performance is fantastic especially on the bridge. Chewie's reaction to the death in that scene is great. I love Rey's clear concern for Finn, i just wish it had remained in the other films and Finn hadn't been sidelined almost completely… Expand
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Easy_mode123Jun 8, 2022
this is a nine to me great movie it would have been a 10 if it didnt have so slow pacing.
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NINTELDRITCHJul 31, 2023
It's well-written, wonderfully scored, has great characters, is acted phenomenally, has astounding action and special effects, conveys emotion beautifully... The problem is, it's just Episode IV but the characters are switched around a bit.It's well-written, wonderfully scored, has great characters, is acted phenomenally, has astounding action and special effects, conveys emotion beautifully... The problem is, it's just Episode IV but the characters are switched around a bit. There are some new roles, and some returning characters, but the plot and characters are so incredibly derivative of A New Hope that it's hard not to factor in. However, it is still a very well-made film, and adds just enough new stuff to feel like it's worthy to exist.… Expand
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JimshakesAug 8, 2023
This was so good, the perfect movie for the franchise to return with! Plenty of nostalgic moments whilst bringing in new characters...
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ElebrilApr 29, 2019
The first nail to the coffin of the SW franchise. An empty shell of a film that pisses on the lore of its predecessors out of simple laziness, with a cheap copycat storyline (plagiarism of a film from your own series), goofy slapstick humor,The first nail to the coffin of the SW franchise. An empty shell of a film that pisses on the lore of its predecessors out of simple laziness, with a cheap copycat storyline (plagiarism of a film from your own series), goofy slapstick humor, single-facial-expression protagonist who succeeds in everything effortlessly, and other issues. If you truly wish to explore the many reasons why this movie is an absolute failure watch MauLer's in-depth analysis of both Ep VII and VIII.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorSep 25, 2022
Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A new story about old stories. The obvious thing is that the new film of the new trilogy looks very nice, even when compared with the films of the 2000s, and especially when compared with the original trilogy.Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A new story about old stories. The obvious thing is that the new film of the new trilogy looks very nice, even when compared with the films of the 2000s, and especially when compared with the original trilogy. But, the story itself very strongly in some places begins to resemble the "New Hope". There are Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and others in this film, but in a more different form, which is why history begins to repeat itself accordingly. But even with these moments, you want to watch the new Star Wars, because it's all just as beautiful and interesting. New characters have entered this huge universe well and I hope they will take root well in it.… Expand
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manningn15Aug 17, 2018
The Force Awakens continues to make the Star Wars franchise one of the best movie franchise of all time and one of my favorite movie franchises of all time. Not only does this new movie feature my favorite characters and actors from the firstThe Force Awakens continues to make the Star Wars franchise one of the best movie franchise of all time and one of my favorite movie franchises of all time. Not only does this new movie feature my favorite characters and actors from the first three (Harrison Ford as Han, Carrie Fisher as Leia, Mark Hamill as Luke, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca) but it add some of the most amazing new characters to the franchise. This is my favorite Star Wars movie and is one of my favorite movies of all time. The cinematography was executed very nicely. The visual effects, puppets, and animatronics were gorgeous and fantastic especially BB-8 and R2-D2. The writing, story, and screenplay were spectacular. The costumes, makeup, and hair were beautiful. The acting performances from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, and Domhnall Gleeson were stupendous. The voice over performance from Lupita Nyong'o was great. Mark Hamill's cameo was perfect. Also I loved the musical score composed by John Williams it was amazing. A+… Expand
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GorbaxDec 2, 2017
This entry plays it disappointingly safe, a good movie that does what it did pretty well, but plays more like a remake of the original than a sequel, lacking very many ideas of its own
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
This entry plays it disappointingly safe, a good movie that does what it did pretty well, but plays more like a remake of the original than a sequel, lacking very many ideas of its own
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Jaredc324May 7, 2019
Force Awakens barely skimped by with sub-original characters and a plot, the only thing holding it up is hey we're in Star Wars again, and oh there's Han, some fun charm, and what is Luke Skywalker up to? But outside of that, it's a prettyForce Awakens barely skimped by with sub-original characters and a plot, the only thing holding it up is hey we're in Star Wars again, and oh there's Han, some fun charm, and what is Luke Skywalker up to? But outside of that, it's a pretty safe-grade movie. Compared to series starters like Star Trek. But the intrigue of its core characters does provide something worth seeing. But if it weren't for it's cliffhanger ending, this would've been a six. But leads into something interesting and exciting, the freshness always provides some zest.… Expand
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TomSatanJan 13, 2023
Just an incredibly fun, stylish, exciting, emotional and funny return to form for Star Wars. Super likeable, charismatic new characters, and some great moments with the old ones too. Absolutely love it. Except for a couple of details,Just an incredibly fun, stylish, exciting, emotional and funny return to form for Star Wars. Super likeable, charismatic new characters, and some great moments with the old ones too. Absolutely love it. Except for a couple of details, basically a perfect Star Wars movie.… Expand
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JeffJeffyNov 9, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best movie of the sequel trilogy but it's a copy from episode and there are many things that could have been way better, especially rey's story. I like everyone's part in the story excepte rey's and luke's. Soundtrack is as not as good as it was before but still not bad by any means. There are a few amazing tracks… Expand
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HurQlezJul 25, 2019
Pretty much scene for scene a copy of the original Star Wars movie. More nostalgic than enjoyable.
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DawdlingPoetOct 8, 2022
I enjoyed this, as somewhat of a Star Wars newbie. I saw 'Rogue One' a while back and thought it was ok but I haven't seen other Star Wars films (that I can remember). I'm glad I gave this a go - I wasn't sure I could necessarily follow theI enjoyed this, as somewhat of a Star Wars newbie. I saw 'Rogue One' a while back and thought it was ok but I haven't seen other Star Wars films (that I can remember). I'm glad I gave this a go - I wasn't sure I could necessarily follow the main gist of the story but I did actually. The CGI is very good/impressive, as you'd expect. Its pretty engrossing and of course I enjoyed watching BB-8 - gotta love a cute miniature robot type being!. I think you could enjoy this if your not a massive fan of the franchise - its an enjoyable, entertaining sci-fi fantasy film with some decent CGI and a good cast, so it's worth a watcg, yeah. I would recommend this film, yes.… Expand
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TudorPopescuNov 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is a very "safe" movie with which to start a new Star Wars trilogy. It is similar to A New Hope, which was the first movie in the original trilogy and it was also financially succesful and very well received, so it makes sense they have a lot of elements in common.

The Force Awakens is basically A New Hope, but with modern effects and new characters. And I love the new characters. Rey is a likable and charismatic protagonist. She's a scavanger on a desert planet, waiting for her parents to return. Kylo Ren is the "new Darth Vader" and I find him interesting. He worships Darth Vader and he's young, angry and brash. The way he stops a blaster shot is cool as hell. His red lightsaber is also unique. Finn is another interesting character. What's special about him is that he's initially a "bad" guy. He's a stormtrooper, but he defects and joins the good guys. And there are certain moments when his knowledge about the New Order comes in handy, so I thought that was very cool. The story itself is great. As I said earlier, it's similar to the story of A New Hope and I don't mind that. The big twist is that Kylo Ren kills his own father, Han Solo.

I'm a Star Wars fan and I enjoyed The Force Awakens. It's what I expected. I had fun watching it and I recommend it to every person who is interested in Sci-Fi movies with a dash of space magic.… Expand
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ChristianShowDec 16, 2020
It's mostly just nostalgia bait, all fan service and no actual substance hopefully the next film will expand on those ideas.
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geewahJan 8, 2021
I really liked this movie.
I get it's a lot like A New Hope but after the chaotic mess the prequels were at times, it's good to come back to something that resembled the Star Wars universe we fell in love with.
Diversity in casting &I really liked this movie.
I get it's a lot like A New Hope but after the chaotic mess the prequels were at times, it's good to come back to something that resembled the Star Wars universe we fell in love with.
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cylunJan 6, 2021
The movie has a lot of strong moments. Previously known characters are well integrated. I also like the dynamic and mystery around the two new young main protagonists so far, who seem to build a counterforce to each other. Dialogues aren'tThe movie has a lot of strong moments. Previously known characters are well integrated. I also like the dynamic and mystery around the two new young main protagonists so far, who seem to build a counterforce to each other. Dialogues aren't always thought through though and sometimes, the motivation of certain actions is completely unclear. In these moments, the viewer almost has the impression as if something was cut out and they've just missed the last 5 minutes. Most likely, this is just plot armor and these dialogues and actions just reflect an idea of the writers that had to happen but no one thought how to show the viewer why these things had to happen. In the first part, the viewer might not be very annoyed by this, though, because it fits well into the overall mystery that the viewer might expect to be resolved in the future parts.… Expand
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MagikMiceFeb 16, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abrams vitality & teasing lent himself a safe starting point, which ended up as the high point of the trilogy. The final moments on the island elevate my rating. If the movie had cut just before, this would've been a 6 for me.… Expand
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liamexeOct 2, 2022
Yes, the movie is fantastic and definitely worth seeing, but there are several issues, the biggest of which is how cliche it is. The film's beats and plot points feel incredibly similar to the OT from the very first scene. The film neverYes, the movie is fantastic and definitely worth seeing, but there are several issues, the biggest of which is how cliche it is. The film's beats and plot points feel incredibly similar to the OT from the very first scene. The film never really establishes anything new because it strives so hard to be unique. People that claim it is a remake are not quite as far off, in my opinion. I was also let down by the character of Finn. Boyega does a terrific job, but his is a very underdeveloped and erratic character. felt more like comedy relief than anything else, which is unfortunate because he almost deserves to be a lead character.… Expand
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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022
A perfect soft reboot and thats all it needed to be for fans and moviegoers
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RJFDec 13, 2022
Great film! Pulled me back into the SW family! Don't listen to he hated, enjoy this movie!
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fefekoJun 11, 2023
loved the movie. In my opinion, it was fantastic and everything that I wanted it to be. The key words here are "I" and "opinion". What bothers me is the fact that some people who did not like the movie feel that I am some kind of idiot orloved the movie. In my opinion, it was fantastic and everything that I wanted it to be. The key words here are "I" and "opinion". What bothers me is the fact that some people who did not like the movie feel that I am some kind of idiot or just plain crazy for my opinion of liking the movie. If you did not like the movie, that is fine by me. You are 100% entitled to your opinion, but it is flat out just your opinion. Remember, you can be the only person in the whole world that enjoys something, and the only thing that ever matters is how you feel.… Expand
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Overall very nice movie with a good characterization of almost all the characters, the special effects are beautiful and the action scenes are masterful. As defects there are the management of the emperor and the protagonist, as the first isOverall very nice movie with a good characterization of almost all the characters, the special effects are beautiful and the action scenes are masterful. As defects there are the management of the emperor and the protagonist, as the first is not even seen practically and the second is senselessly too strong right away.… Expand
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thatsaxyguymikeDec 13, 2022
So I know the Sequels get a bunch of hate for various reasons, but I have a feeling that we look at the movies like we're all a bunch of amateur film critics, and miss the fact that movies are meant to be enjoyed more than dissected. We canSo I know the Sequels get a bunch of hate for various reasons, but I have a feeling that we look at the movies like we're all a bunch of amateur film critics, and miss the fact that movies are meant to be enjoyed more than dissected. We can spend all our time debating over semantics and minutia over canon and lore, comparing which movie makes more sense. I didn't watch star wars until I was 18 when I was a senior in high school, so I don't have a bunch of nostalgia for one movie or another. Personally, this movie was an enjoyable experience. I had a fun time watching this movie in theaters and the times I've seen it at home. It's very much like Episode 4, if not a bit less wondrous than we may have experienced when first watching it. There are few perfect movies out there, and no perfect Star Wars IPs, but I enjoyed this movie from start to finish and watched it again without feeling the movie was boring or contrived. Give the movie a chance, if nothing else as an actual movie first and an installment of Star Wars second, it'll do you a lot of good.… Expand
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DemWookieeCheekDec 13, 2022
The Force Awakens is a great addition to the Star Wars saga. It manages to not only act as sort of a reboot of the franchise, but also manages to be a fantastic sequel as well, filling us in on a lot that happened between 6 and 7. TheThe Force Awakens is a great addition to the Star Wars saga. It manages to not only act as sort of a reboot of the franchise, but also manages to be a fantastic sequel as well, filling us in on a lot that happened between 6 and 7. The characters are great, the music is great. There is a lot to love about this movie.… Expand
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Passionate_RedJan 17, 2023
I'm an enjoyer.

I saw some compelling arguments recently to like VIII more than VII but I don't feel like rewatching:)
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Huzaifa67Jan 10, 2023
Such a strong first movie of the trilogy. Really great way to start the trilogy. Great job by JJ Abrams.
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DarthRick87Jan 11, 2023
I just love this Movie.
Perfekt Start of a New Generation of Star Wars. The Same Magic as the Originals
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MohibWhJan 11, 2023
A top quality movie of Star Wars. JJ Abrams did great job. Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are great addition to SW. Brilliant performance.
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alerikandersonApr 25, 2023
Star Wars The Force Awaken is a movie I've always defended because it gave me a fun nostalgia ride that was enjoyable to watch.
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JACOBJORDANB200Jun 1, 2023
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a GOOD STAR WARS MOVIE for the fans and they brought back Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher before Carrie Fisher passed away and they brought back Luke Skywalker before last Jedi ending horrible
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is the right seventh chapter of Star Wars. A film or, it would be better to say in this case, an episode, which brings together young and old for a new beginning for the saga. It was necessary? No.Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is the right seventh chapter of Star Wars. A film or, it would be better to say in this case, an episode, which brings together young and old for a new beginning for the saga. It was necessary? No. Was the result obtained positive? Yes.… Expand
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Reylo2017Apr 11, 2023
This movie checks all the right boxes. A familiar formula that WORKS, STUNNING action, a great mix of practical and CG effects and a fantastic cast of actors. Truly the greatest Star Wars film…… until the NEXT one……
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
Isn't the best of the series, but is the best one of this AWFUL silly trilogy.
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warking14Aug 29, 2023
The Force Awakens is by far my favorite Star Wars movie of all time! I never liked how Luke was so timid in the originals and the prequels was not memorable. However, I absolutely love this movie! I saw it in theaters 9 times.
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