Read Positive User Reviews for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - Page 5

10

Jacob1700Aug 5, 2020

Not only is this movie the BEST movie in the sequel trilogy, it is the only good movie in it too. It set up the sequel trology to be really great and Its sad to see that they didn't build on the foundation this movie set up.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

All this user's reviews

7

MrPajamasSep 8, 2020

Star Wars: Episode VII was never supposed to happen. The film is amazing, but Episode VI ended it all, and I don't think they should have gone into it anymore. Overall, Episode VII is a copy of Episode IV set in a new jacket with betterStar Wars: Episode VII was never supposed to happen. The film is amazing, but Episode VI ended it all, and I don't think they should have gone into it anymore. Overall, Episode VII is a copy of Episode IV set in a new jacket with better effects and other characters that I think are worse. Vader replaced Kylo Ren here for a change, which is not bad, but it is not better either. Overall, the film is amazing because it goes for sure. The only thing I can highlight is the ending, which is excellent.… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

All this user's reviews

7

Q8MarrongGlaceApr 19, 2016

Finally the best comeback I really enjoyed that movie I'm happy a wasn't disappointed .
So excited watching it I wish it never ends keeps reminding me of the golden ages of star wars

9 of 19 users found this helpful910

All this user's reviews

10

InglouriousAndyMay 19, 2016

The Force Awakens is pure magic and beauty. J.J. cares so much about the characters he writes and the story he drives. The most fantastical, exhilarating adventure of 2015. A brilliant achievement.

9 of 19 users found this helpful910

All this user's reviews

7

dfgngfnghnDec 20, 2015

Like all of the other movies in this series, no emotional content at all. Kinda like watching a cereal commercial, lots of action, but who cares about any of the characters? I had thought that with a new director and new actors, we might beLike all of the other movies in this series, no emotional content at all. Kinda like watching a cereal commercial, lots of action, but who cares about any of the characters? I had thought that with a new director and new actors, we might be able to have some emotional content with the flash and bang, but no luck. Like the other movies in the series, I won't go out of my way to watch it. There are some good action scenes I might stick around to watch, but the whole movie is, although action packed and fast paced, boring.… Expand

13 of 28 users found this helpful1315

All this user's reviews

7

Josh27Apr 13, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think for what JJ Abrams and Disney had to do (which was bridge the end of a saga and introduce new characters, good and bad) they did a good job. The similarities to the 4th episode ( A New Hope) are explained in the 1 hour long "Making of" documentary. Some things, like the new Cantina, they felt they had to put in to make the film feel Star Wars-y. The visuals are amazing, the actors are great, and Han departs with significant emotional weight. If he had died without any sacrifice it would have felt lame. I think the movie feels like it does because it is a bridge. 8 may be the film we have always wanted....… Expand

11 of 24 users found this helpful1113

All this user's reviews

9

princesspearApr 15, 2016

The Force Awakens improves with multiple viewings. I must admit I was slightly underwhelmed the first time I saw it back in December - not enough Luke Skywalker and a over-familiar story. However since then its gained in stature and there isThe Force Awakens improves with multiple viewings. I must admit I was slightly underwhelmed the first time I saw it back in December - not enough Luke Skywalker and a over-familiar story. However since then its gained in stature and there is much to enjoy - the wonderful new characters, the old gang returning and back on form, the well staged action scenes, the complex new villain and the use of real props, sets and droids.… Expand

10 of 22 users found this helpful1012

All this user's reviews

10

MasterRileyJul 20, 2016

JJ has done it. It was the thing we all thought was impossible, but he did it. Star Wars is back! Practical effects, real sets, an amazing script, great dialogue, great cinematography, amazing music, great special effects, great action, andJJ has done it. It was the thing we all thought was impossible, but he did it. Star Wars is back! Practical effects, real sets, an amazing script, great dialogue, great cinematography, amazing music, great special effects, great action, and amazing performances from the new and old cast make this one of my favourite Star Wars movies. The Force Awakens plays it a bit safe in terms of plot structure but that is quickly forgotten once looking at how amazingly crafted the movie is. I can rest peacefully at night knowing Star Wars is in good hands. Now I just have to wait until Episode 8, it can't come soon enough.… Expand

5 of 11 users found this helpful56

All this user's reviews

10

harrylikespieJul 21, 2016

Star Wars The Force Awakens is an amazing revival to the franchise that captured my imagination all those years ago and is great for the new and old generations. The story continues where the last one left off and introduces a few newStar Wars The Force Awakens is an amazing revival to the franchise that captured my imagination all those years ago and is great for the new and old generations. The story continues where the last one left off and introduces a few new characters while working them in alongside the old characters played by there original actors. The story is amazing, it's quite obvious that J.J Abrams grew up with Star Wars and it shows in this film. A lot of effort was put in to make this as good as the films from the original trilogy from the practical effects and real sets you can see how much the crew and production team at Disney care about what they are bringing up to the table. To say that I loved this movie would be an understatement as this is the best film in Disney's line up for 2015 and to say the least, it's a masterpiece!… Expand

5 of 11 users found this helpful56

All this user's reviews

9

ratiorandallMay 25, 2016

Wow so some people on here think this is the WORST FILM THEY HAVE EVER seen? Hahaha I'm lolling hard at that one. If you think this is THE WORST FILM YOU HAVE EVER SEEN then I can only assume you have only seen a select few films. There isWow so some people on here think this is the WORST FILM THEY HAVE EVER seen? Hahaha I'm lolling hard at that one. If you think this is THE WORST FILM YOU HAVE EVER SEEN then I can only assume you have only seen a select few films. There is absolutely NOTHING here that would qualify it being remotely close to THE WORST FILM EVER. Not the acting, the plot, the SFX, the design. Its all top notch, admittedly derivative but for gods sake its FUN! Star Wars is, you know, actually meant to be fun? For those angry personas who were expciting the Vujon Ving War (or whatever the heck called) or a blue guy with a snake around his neck, remember, anger leads to hate and hate leads to SUFFERING.… Expand

8 of 18 users found this helpful810

All this user's reviews

7

bobbsywDec 20, 2015

It felt to me like the writers sat down and said "let's get back to what was great about the original. Hey, even better, let's just remake it!". So, yeah, it's a good film, but strangely familiar...

11 of 25 users found this helpful1114

All this user's reviews

10

pedroguedesApr 13, 2016

There is a clear difference between George Lucas and J.J. Abrams: while the first generated Star Wars, one of the greatest hits that popular culture experienced in the last four decades, but was sabotaged by exploring too much the commercialThere is a clear difference between George Lucas and J.J. Abrams: while the first generated Star Wars, one of the greatest hits that popular culture experienced in the last four decades, but was sabotaged by exploring too much the commercial potential of his creation (see the expendables remastered versions of Episodes IV, V and VI, the release of the hideous animation The Clone Wars in movie theaters and, of course, the disappointing prequels, that at least counted on a good conclusion), the second is admittedly fanatical about the revolution caused by the trilogy composed of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. And just as he did in 2009 with the great Star Trek, the filmmaker turns Star Wars - Episode VII: The Force Awakens in a fabulous and emotionally rewarding experience for all audiences, highlighting the past with the same skill that faces the present and the future....

REVIEW: hqehd.blogspot.com.br/2015/12/star-wars-episodio-vii-o-despertar-da-forca-critica.html
REVIEW: hqehd.blogspot.com.br/2015/12/star-wars-episodio-vii-o-despertar-da-forca-critica.html
REVIEW: hqehd.blogspot.com.br/2015/12/star-wars-episodio-vii-o-despertar-da-forca-critica.html… Expand

11 of 25 users found this helpful1114

All this user's reviews

7

MovieMEJul 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this was a decent addition to the SW's universe but I did have some problems with it that I felt made it fall short in some ways. First off, I loved the new characters of Poe, Rey, Kylo Ren, and Finn. I think each of the new actors brought something fresh, there was a ton of on screen chemistry, and they were all entertaining to watch. I absolutely loved early scene with tie fighters and I just love some of the shots JJ did with them. Throughout the movie the practical and cgi scenes were balanced out and were executed very well. It was great seeing the original cast as well.

On to the negatives. My negatives were pretty much with the movie having way too much in common with the original trilogy films and with J.J. playing it safe in a lot of regards. I understand why he does it (to avoid backlash from fans), but it didn't feel like he brought anything new to the sw universe. Also, he had amazing action stars like Iko Uwais (Raid: Redemption) and Yayan Ruhian, and he didn't utilize them at all. If I had those two...immediately i'm making one (or both) of them part of Kylo Ren's underlings that are hunting our new heroes or I'm putting one on each side and letting those two duke it out (they have plenty of youtube vids where they spar and choreograph fights, so you can see what these two can do and you'll understand what i'm saying). That was a wasted opportunity. Also, while I like Kylo i didn't feel as if he were anywhere as threatening as Vader, Maul, Thrawn, Tarkin or any other villain from any SW's work...and that's a problem (in his defense, he did do this cool force move that is pretty legit but a scary villain for me is calm, strategically superior, and who has the ability to be ruthless for a cause they believe in...a wall that cannot be climbed as easily as they made it seem). Also, another Death Star?!?! C'mon guys...you can do better than that

Sorry if I spoiled anything, I tried to avoid too many details. This movie is definitely worth a watch. I think people over hyped it a bit much, but it is definitely better than hearing a jar jar binks say "Me sa help yas I will" or a young anakin saying "Now, this is pod racing".… Expand

3 of 7 users found this helpful34

All this user's reviews

10

BreakingBradApr 16, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is one of the greatest cinematic experiences I have ever had. Star Wars is back! And the hype couldn't be more real, but luckily J.J. Abrams has crafted the best Star Wars movie in 32 years. This was easily myStar Wars: The Force Awakens is one of the greatest cinematic experiences I have ever had. Star Wars is back! And the hype couldn't be more real, but luckily J.J. Abrams has crafted the best Star Wars movie in 32 years. This was easily my most anticipated film of all time, as it was for many other Star Wars fans like myself. But watching this movie I instantly fell back into this universe and seeing all the old characters was like reuniting with old friends who have been gone a while. But what surprised me was how much I loved all the new characters and they almost instantly felt like they belonged in Star Wars. I loved Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, as she was truly a great heroine who might've stole the entire show. Daisy Ridley's sweet, rough, and emotional performance has cemented her in Star Wars for me and I cannot wait to see her in the future of films. Finn, played by John Boyega, was a fantastic new character and had a heart of gold. John Boyega's performance had heart, humor and was overall a grand addition to this great cast of characters. Poe Dameron was another new character that I also really loved, as he was a wisecracking badass pilot who felt similar to Han Solo in the original Star Wars. I wish we had gotten to see more of him, but thats what sequels are for. Oscar Isaac plays Poe and brings a great performance to the film and shows once again why he is one of the best rising stars in Hollywood. Kylo Ren was, along with Rey, my favorite new addition to the Star Wars characters. He was scary, mysterious, complex and he is a brilliant pressence on screen that's similar to Darth Vader. Adam Driver does a fantastic job as the character and handling his dark and tragic character. BB-8 was also a great new droid and I quickly loved him for his humor and personality that we learn through his interactions. He really captures the essence of droids with how while we can't understand their language, we know exactly who they are and what they are saying. Harrison Ford returns as the legendary Han Solo, and boy what a return it is. Han Solo was always one of my favorite characters of all time, and watching him kick ass and make smartass comments with Chewbacca at his side made me feel like a kid again. Ford brings everything he has to the role and I commend him for his unforgettable performance in this film. Seeing the entire old crew back was just indescribable. Seeing Leia, C3PO, Chewbacca, Han was like the greatest family reunion ever. It felt like we were finally home. J.J. Abrams has accomplished what many of us thought was the impossible, he has made Star Wars great again. I realize many people enjoy the prequels, which is fine of course, but for me it didn't have the magic of the original trilogy. This film captured the feel and fun of the original trilogy, without sacrificing the dark elements. The great cinematography was also something I noticed, as it made the emotional scenes and action sequences look and feel beautiful. Many people have said the film is very similar to the original Star Wars from 1977 and while there are definitely similarities, it still is very much its own film with its own identity. To me this was a great tribute to the original trilogy while maintaining its superb story and brilliant characters. J.J. Abrams wanted to bring that experience back to life for both old and new generations and it paid off. I loved this film so much. Of course it had small flaws, which can be found in the original trilogy as well if you look hard enough, but I had the highest expectations ever for this film and as someone who has loved Star Wars all his life I can say that its the best film since Return of the Jedi all those 32 years ago. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an indescribable cinematic experience that was everything I wanted it to be. It was emotional, funny, exciting, occasionally scary, and it did a perfect job at mixing the old and the new. The wait for Episode VIII cannot come fast enough.… Expand

11 of 26 users found this helpful1115

All this user's reviews

7

xhaosisDec 20, 2015

Being a star wars fan, I was a little disappointed, the acting was good teh new actors are a fresh bit of air, but the story just sucked.. No new ground breaking here, to keep it spoiler free it looks familiar...

Harrison Ford, stoleBeing a star wars fan, I was a little disappointed, the acting was good teh new actors are a fresh bit of air, but the story just sucked.. No new ground breaking here, to keep it spoiler free it looks familiar...

Harrison Ford, stole the show, and it even appeared he was the pinnacle to keep this movie going, without him this rerun would not work....

I liked the revamp of star trek better, and I hope the next star wars grows some balls...

It was not a waste of my time, but it also was not something I felt changed my life... The story really sucked..

It is worth a 7 I wont be rude, but the next move better be more original.....… Expand

11 of 26 users found this helpful1115

All this user's reviews

10

billybobharperApr 19, 2016

Amazing movie all round, loved pretty much everything about it - what's more it gets better each time I've watched it. Kylo Ren is a compelling villain and I'm fascinated to see where the series takes him next. The heros are worthy additionsAmazing movie all round, loved pretty much everything about it - what's more it gets better each time I've watched it. Kylo Ren is a compelling villain and I'm fascinated to see where the series takes him next. The heros are worthy additions to the mythology. An easy 10/10.… Expand

8 of 19 users found this helpful811

All this user's reviews

7

saintandrewsfalJan 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I begin, I see a lot of 0s, 1s. 2s, and 3s along with a lot of 10s. I'm sorry but no matter how you shake it, those are unjustifiable number ratings. I know that movies are subjective and we call come from different cultures and experiences, but at the same time we all know that a ham sandwich tastes better than one filled with dog poop. So, all ratings have to be within reason. With that being said this movie is a solid 7 (maybe an 8 on a good day). I'll as brief as possible.

PROS:
1. Felt like Star Wars.
2. Entertaining and fun.
3. Great acting, dialogue, scenery, special effects, pace, etc.

CONS:
1. Vague on the details of the situation with too many unanswered questions (ex: What happened to the Empire? Did the rebels start a new government?) You can find some of these answers in other places but you shouldn't have to..
2. Another Death Star...ugghh...which wouldn't be too bad since it's extremely powerful, but it also gets destroyed in a similar fashion like the previous two.
3. Captain Phasma is not only under used but a wimp that costs the first order the Starkiller base. She lowers the shield with barely any resistance. She should have fought back in that scene and the good guys had to figure out another way to lower the shields. In fact, the explosions that Han and Chewbacca could have been to destroy the shields instead of weakening the base.

There you have it. It's a solid 7. Not a 10 or a 1, but a 7. Looks like the User score is pretty on par with my rating as well.… Expand

13 of 31 users found this helpful1318

All this user's reviews

8

Michael2971Dec 21, 2015

The movie is very good. But I find it kind of disappointing for a big STAR WARS fan like me ! Although, the movie rating was for me 8/10. So anyways, for those who haven't watch the movie yet, I hope you enjoy !!!

BYE

10 of 24 users found this helpful1014

All this user's reviews

9

CriticMLTJun 5, 2016

It is the second favourite star wars movie. The action is pretty good and the acting is great as well. I am really disappointed that Han solo was killed by his own son.

5 of 12 users found this helpful57

All this user's reviews

8

savagecorgiDec 19, 2015

JJ Abrams deserves credit for preserving much of the cinematic feel the original trilogy had. The scene composure, pacing, and special effects all capture the important feel of the star wars universe that was lacking in EP I-III.

While IJJ Abrams deserves credit for preserving much of the cinematic feel the original trilogy had. The scene composure, pacing, and special effects all capture the important feel of the star wars universe that was lacking in EP I-III.

While I won't spoil the twist(s), when you sit through the movie they become fairly apparent if you're paying attention... but the effect is powerful nonetheless. I'm not afraid to admit I teared up a few times... from nostalgia, from happiness, from sadness... sometimes all at once.

I think the plot could have been more original at its core, but putting that aside, it was still a triumph. The Star Wars "nerd" in me took issues on some of the near instant character progression (you'll see what I mean), but I think that's to be expected in today's instant gratification society I think.

In the end, it is a success, it is fun, and it was great to continue the story. My hope is that this is a launching pad for the franchise, and that there will be more complicated and innovative plots in movies to come.… Expand

12 of 29 users found this helpful1217

All this user's reviews

8

KylejamesDec 23, 2015

I really did enjoy this film, the only problem I had with it was it felt too much like A New Hope. They both basically have the same plot and both movies end the same.

12 of 29 users found this helpful1217

All this user's reviews

7

nandokioApr 22, 2016

I thought reasonable , I believe it is somewhat dependent on the next movies to better feel the intensity of the plot, the characters were developed Mid way and nothing " spectacular." Still, it's Star Wars .

7 of 17 users found this helpful710

All this user's reviews

8

hieraxDec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been hyped before i saw this movie. I am a Star Wars fan and i love the Star Wars universe. When the intro-text began i have been close to tears of joy. Same when the old characters appeared on screen. It was just epic to see "the old ones" back in action. The animations are great, they get a solid 9.5/10, with a minus of 0.5 because there where just approx. five 3D Effects if you went into the 3D version of the movie -> classic 3D-scam. The sound was epic, same goes for the overall design. Dont miss this movie, its real good entertainment ! *SPOILERs FOLLOWING* The story was a bit of a turn down for me because it is again with a, now bigger, death star, which could be destroyed if you turn its shields down and, you might guess it, destroy its powercore. Its like they just recycled this part of the story. One single person has to push one button and the multi-billion-bazillion credit Death Star is unprotected and free to destroy by one single superpilot... Kylo Ren is like a spoiled kid, trying to be darth vader. They recycled the Anakin/Darth Vader story for him. He ended similar to Anakin and maybe we will see his version of Darth Vader in the next Episode... Luke Skywalkers daughter (or not ?) made a huge cliffhanger at the end. I guess in the next episode an artificial modified half cyborg Kylo Ren will try to take revenge on the returned jedis (Luke&daughter) and Kylo Ren and his master will build a mega-ulti-giant-deathstar which could be destroyed by one single fighter while its shields are down. Nevertheless it was good action, with some funny moments and i recommend to watch it for every science fiction fan.… Expand

9 of 22 users found this helpful913

All this user's reviews

10

gulwingdawApr 22, 2016

WOOOOOOHOOOOOO! The Force Awakens is the best comeback since Lazarus. Watching it now again at home and love it more each time. Acting, dialogue, action - all top notch. THIS is what Star Wars should be about. TFA f*****g rocks!

9 of 22 users found this helpful913

All this user's reviews

8

GohenkoDec 19, 2015

Great fun. Almost feels like a Star Wars reboot of sorts, and I mean that in a more positive than negative way. Superb acting by the lead actors, plus great sound and visual design. Probably the funniest Star Wars movie to date, I actuallyGreat fun. Almost feels like a Star Wars reboot of sorts, and I mean that in a more positive than negative way. Superb acting by the lead actors, plus great sound and visual design. Probably the funniest Star Wars movie to date, I actually laughed out loud quite a few times. The biggest let-down for me was the lack of innovation, J.J. Abrams seems to have realised the recipe for Star Wars magic and doesn't try to mix it up too much. The movie relies heavily on nostalgia, but thankfully not so much it would feel too overbearing.… Expand

11 of 27 users found this helpful1116

All this user's reviews

8

lightsaber76Dec 23, 2015

As a huge Star Wars fan, I enjoyed this movie. Yes it has its flaws, but Abrams managed to bring back the nostalgia while still having new faces and moving forward to future films. I get that people say it felt like a new version of A NewAs a huge Star Wars fan, I enjoyed this movie. Yes it has its flaws, but Abrams managed to bring back the nostalgia while still having new faces and moving forward to future films. I get that people say it felt like a new version of A New Hope, but it still continued the story and I'm anxious for the next chapter.… Expand

10 of 25 users found this helpful1015

All this user's reviews

9

imissedthebusApr 12, 2016

A solid, confident start to the new saga, the Force Awakens is thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end - it drops a point for playing too safe with the story. Special mention to BB-8, the adorable ball droid that is destined to become aA solid, confident start to the new saga, the Force Awakens is thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end - it drops a point for playing too safe with the story. Special mention to BB-8, the adorable ball droid that is destined to become a pop culture icon… Expand

10 of 25 users found this helpful1015

All this user's reviews

9

BonnyscottyNov 9, 2016

First and foremost this is pure entertainment, with memorable characters and a propulsive story. We are introduced to new heroes worthy of the original trilogy and a new villain who surpasses expectations. The involvement of the old cast isFirst and foremost this is pure entertainment, with memorable characters and a propulsive story. We are introduced to new heroes worthy of the original trilogy and a new villain who surpasses expectations. The involvement of the old cast is sensitively handled. Familiar designs are subtly reworked. The story feels like classic Star Wars. Pretty much exactly what I wanted from this movie.… Expand

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

All this user's reviews

9

monnomestNov 24, 2016

I don't get why people hate this movie so much. Yes, I agree, it was overhyped but I still had a lot of fun while watching this movie. In my opinion, it is the best Star Wars film ever. It was incredibly well shot, the actions scenes wereI don't get why people hate this movie so much. Yes, I agree, it was overhyped but I still had a lot of fun while watching this movie. In my opinion, it is the best Star Wars film ever. It was incredibly well shot, the actions scenes were spectacular, the end was tragic, the CGI was good, the story was super and the characters finally got more developement then "Oooh, I have a double lightsaber" Easily the best flick of 2015… Expand

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

All this user's reviews

7

Fabricionet232Dec 18, 2015

Not much character development, a lack of drama and too fast-paced for it's own good, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is saved by the engaging action and good performances to make up for the narrative flaws.
Plus i want to mention how thisNot much character development, a lack of drama and too fast-paced for it's own good, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is saved by the engaging action and good performances to make up for the narrative flaws.
Plus i want to mention how this movie is essentially a New Hope remake, it follows the same basic structure and it feels like you have seen it already.… Expand

13 of 33 users found this helpful1320

All this user's reviews

7

crit-sDec 23, 2015

The film is cotton candy - tasty, but not filling. This movie is an 8.25 if you look at it stand-alone and blank-out that anything else related came before it. That said, I watched 2 trailers and saw the movie poster and wrote what IThe film is cotton candy - tasty, but not filling. This movie is an 8.25 if you look at it stand-alone and blank-out that anything else related came before it. That said, I watched 2 trailers and saw the movie poster and wrote what I thought would be the plot - Sometimes I even amazing myself...Unfortunately :(

If you have watched Episodes 4-6, and are a FILM connoisseur - you will give it a 4 or lower, because of the lack of originality.

IF you are a Star Wars fan and not a film connoisseur you'll give it a 9.

I'll average them and call it a solid 7.

The Good:
-Main two characters are great - Great job by the actors.
-Sound is excellent.
-Opening 25 min is strong and fresh.
-Mandatory "Hidden Fortress" sidekick BB8 is better that C3PO and equal to R2.
-Han Solo continues to be a good supporting character.
-Pretty locations that are not purely CGI.

The Bad:
- Recycled plot - Carrion birds don't pick at corpses the way this film gores itself on the plot of Episode 4, while dining on the best bits of Episode 5 and 6 too.
- Missed opportunities to tell more about the state of the galaxy, 30 years since Episode 6.
- A few bad edits and weird changes in depth of field.
- I think could tell which scenes were filmed first with Leia, because I think she had "acting rust" she had to rid herself of.
- A few bad choices in CGI usage...
- Bad Guy is angsty; which not scary or intimidating - and his motivations are a complete mystery. (Well acted though)
- Lead character is improbably good at everything - AKA Mary Sue.

The Ugly:
- Plot holes...
- Disney corporatism.
- JJ Abrams’ ability to always leave a project feeling unfinished.

Final thoughts:Imagine - there was a theme park with awesome rollercoaster you visited frequently as kid. Now, a large corporation bought out the theme park and opened up a new area of the park. The first coaster they built they copied the designs of the coasters you loved as a kid, but scaled it down a bit and took out some the twists – leaving you to feel like it was unfinished. Why? Because they wanted to play it safe, because if they made it too different, they might not profit as much and not make that All Important and Singular Driving Force in their industry (as they see it) ROI.

Sorry I had a lot to say...… Expand

13 of 33 users found this helpful1320

All this user's reviews

8

TributeManDec 21, 2015

We're home Chewie!

J.J Abramsie dziękuje. Przywróciłeś Star warsom ich dawną chwałę. Największe wrażenie zrobiło na mnie użycie tak dużej ilości efektów specjalnych, ale nie komputerowych. około 90% kosmitów nie jest CGI (wyglądająWe're home Chewie!

J.J Abramsie dziękuje. Przywróciłeś Star warsom ich dawną chwałę.
Największe wrażenie zrobiło na mnie użycie tak dużej ilości efektów specjalnych, ale nie komputerowych. około 90% kosmitów nie jest CGI (wyglądają genialnie), a co jeszcze bardziej zaskakujące - wiele sporych eksplozji nie jest efektem komputerowym. Brawo! Z pewnością Przebudzenie mocy czerpie garściami od Nowej nadziei, ale nie jest to jego wadą. Historia wydaje się być świeża dzięki nowym bohaterom. Moim zdaniem wszyscy dali z siebie wszystko i z niecierpliwością czekam na ciąg dalszy. Jest jedna rzecz, której bardzo mi brakowało. Jest to muzyka. Niestety, ale w części VII nie uświadczymy tak epickiego soundtracku jaki był w poprzednich 6 częściach. Film rekompensuje to wspaniałymi walkami i nareszcie nie sztucznie wyglądającymi walkami na miecze świetlne. Polecam każdemu, kto lubi dobre kino.… Expand

11 of 28 users found this helpful1117

All this user's reviews

9

CriticFerDec 23, 2015

It has some things copied from the first trilogy , but what he did JJ Abrams with Star Wars is fantastic . The new characters will make you much pleasing (especially BB8), the action sequences, the comedy and the tragedy made from classicIt has some things copied from the first trilogy , but what he did JJ Abrams with Star Wars is fantastic . The new characters will make you much pleasing (especially BB8), the action sequences, the comedy and the tragedy made from classic to Star Wars. The villain is a bit queer , but looks better with his mask and his black suit. Star WarsThe Force Awankes delivers what it meets. It is not as extraordinary as episodes 4, 5 and 6, but is an excellent return to the galaxy.… Expand

14 of 36 users found this helpful1422

All this user's reviews

7

DCMovieDec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is mostly a copy+paste from the originals. Another death star, older mentor dies, we find out a father/son relationship on opposite sides, droid carrying secret message, main character doesn't know about the force and lives in the desert, the list goes on. So my biggest problem is with originality. The second problem is the storyline. Characters are just not developed and instead ex machina'd through situations. I understand the desire to have a strong female lead, and I'm fine with that. But when she has no idea of The Force early in the movie, then suddenly (and without training) can "Jedi mind trick" storm troopers and defeat Kylo Ren in a light saber fight, that's a little too much. There's also no backstory to the rise of the First Order, or the New Republic. Not that you need to spend much time on it. For a movie that's just over 2hrs long, you could spend 15 minutes on what happened the last 30 years. Kylo Ren is not an intimidating bad guy, and my guess is that he will be converted to the good side eventually. Overall, it is worth seeing. The action is great, and I look forward to seeing the next 2.… Expand

10 of 26 users found this helpful1016

All this user's reviews

7

jml8080Dec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars The Force Awakens has enormous expectations. There was tremendous hype with this movie from most, if not all people, across the United States and the globe. With the recent underwhelming prequels and lackluster acting performances, my expectations were minimal at best and I was surprised to see a solid performance from J.J. Abrams and new cast of characters.

The movie spends a great deal of time being (nearly) a remake of A New Hope, accept with some differences. Rey,is waiting for someone (family?) to return, which is in direct contrast to Luke, and Finn is a stormtrooper defecting from the First Order. They meet with Han, Chewie, and other familiar faces from the episodes IV, V, VI. Most of the plot focuses around the disappearance of Luke Skywalker. The backstory of what actually occurs to make Kylo Ren (Ben Solo) turn to the dark side and join the Knights of Ren is one of the most intriguing aspects of this movie. The flashback scene of Rey viewing the Knights of Ren and a young girl screaming, is most likely, if played right, may have a huge twist, comparable to the "I am your father" scene from V. Looking closely, I did notice that Han and Maz may have purposefully put Rey into that place for a reason. Hopefully, the background on Snoke, Kylo, Luke, and a younger Rey will be explained thoroughly in Episode VIII. Some will think that Rey is a Mary Sue, but my guess is that Rey was the only survivor of the a Jedi massacre and the trauma caused Luke to erase her mind, when she was a child. However, the abandonment could speak to something much darker.

The death of Han Solo was tragic and its a shame to see that there was chemistry being developed between Harrison and John Boyega. His death at the hands of his son was short lived and created an emotional impact. He is stabbed and falls down a shaft, touching his son's face. Something, tells me that Kylo's emotional instability will cause him to be replaced by Snoke, proving Han right. For Han, this was great character development and this was a far cry from the lovable rogue performance in the original trilogy. I suspect that his death drove Luke out of hiding and he did something to activate R2D2. At the end of the movie, Luke looks incredibly forlorn and sad. You can sense that he has gone through something reaaallllllyyyyy baaaadddd. This was the same man, who thought his father was still redeemable and well this doesn't work out for Han :( Possibly, Luke might have fought (wounded/killed) his own students that were seduced by the dark side and maybe, spared Kylo. The amount of possible scenarios, regarding this issue is what (I think) is going to make or break this new sequel trilogy.

Now, with the bad. The pacing of this movie at times felt too rushed. Personally, I thought the pacing was better in A New Hope. It delivers for the fans, but most of the plot are recycled from previous movies, as in (Luke=Yoda, Rey=Luke on desert planet, Starkiller=deathstar, Obi Wan=Han death, Father=son twist)...you get it. So in some ways it isn't breaking new ground. The plot seems to be thin at times, with so much being put in for its running time. It does make me wonder if 10-30 years from now, we will see the same type of formula used again for the next set of sequels. So I do hope it takes some risks with the next sequels. My greatest fear is that Disney will milk this franchise completely dry every six months to a year.

I don't know. Han being himself for 30 years and Luke disappearing. This seems to be a very weak plot point, but will see how this holds up in later movies.

Some questions. Who is Snoke? (Plageuis)? Is there another above him? (A hidden Sith) Who was the screaming young girl in the flashback scene? Why did Luke leave? What is up with Rey? How will the death of Han impact Leia, Luke, and lastly, Kylo (Ben). And oh my, Kylo's temper tantrums and EMOtional angst was completely like Anakin.

Overall, solid movie 7.5/10 stars. Worth a watch.… Expand

10 of 26 users found this helpful1016

All this user's reviews

9

gotdonMay 25, 2016

Very good movie. Exciting action and funny, good graphics and easy to watch for people who aren't Star Wars fan. This will be the start of many good Star Wars movies with these actors.

5 of 13 users found this helpful58

All this user's reviews

9

sforcesDec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOME SPOILERS

I went and saw this movie opening morning, and I grew up on Star Wars. The last three were okay, this movie was ten times better. The sets being real with obvious CGI, but theres no way completely around it. The acting was great, however between Leia and Han the dialogue was weak. The entire time I watched the movie, I was looking for Luke to appear, NOPE. Once everything happened on the Starkiller base and Rey took off with Chewie, I knew Lukes appearance was brief. Which was exactly that. Im conflicted with that because I understand that the next couple of movies, Luke will really show up. I wish his introduction back wasn't that short.

I will say that Ren is a bad ass and is extremely powerful, however Rey is a badass… Expand

13 of 34 users found this helpful1321

All this user's reviews

7

FallsDownzDec 19, 2015

Well i think this is gonna be kind a weird that i gave The Force Awakens only 7 out of 10 but please hear my perspective.

Okay i must admit i'm not really a Star Wars fan (or Star Trek neither if you wonder) i'm just a movie maniac but iWell i think this is gonna be kind a weird that i gave The Force Awakens only 7 out of 10 but please hear my perspective.

Okay i must admit i'm not really a Star Wars fan (or Star Trek neither if you wonder) i'm just a movie maniac but i must admit Star Wars is a special franchise it's not only the franchise that huge amount of people love but it's the franchise that inspire a lot of movies today.

So after i take that out of the way let's go the my thoughts of The Force Awakens i think it's a pretty good movie but great or perfect ? not really

The bright site is this is probably exactly what Star Wars fan wants not only the return of franchise they love but the return of something big something Epic and J.J. Abrams definitely delivers that he proof once again that he's such a visionary director his creativity and storytelling is just so good not only that the movie epic but he just doing such a perfect job of introducing new character to the universe and make those character so interesting , without a doubt J.J. Abrams brings the old Star Wars fan know and love back and fill it with a new exciting energy like a Phoenix that came back from ashes

Now here's come the dark site The Force Awakens is not perfect it's a flaws and a huge one too and that's the villain the bad guy the dark power or whatever you want to call them, while the new hero character introduce really well and so much interesting the new 'bad guy' is pretty bland repetitive and predictable which is kind a weird since J.J. latest work Star Trek Into Darkness has such an amazing villain

The thing is this part hurts, not only it makes the movie kind a less interesting since the bad guy is kind a boring and predictable it's just makes a HUGE and i mean HUGE surprise not memorable as it should be which is kind a shame since this plot twisted part should really just blow me out of the window but instead i saw it coming from a mile away (especially if you always read news about future Star Wars movie from Disney)

One of the main reason why the villain in The Force Awakens is in this state is because of it's actual script it's just so repetitive almost everything you saw have been done before and because of Disney plan of Future Star Wars sequel it's hurts even more since they can't really go too far in this film and that's make everything seems so simple so repetitive there's no real interesting conflict it's just Light vs Dark , Good vs Evil once again and that's like kind a let down consider J.J. Abrams is a director

But in the end Star Wars: The Force Awakens still a fun popcorn movie it's a movie that you will feel like 30 minutes more than 2 hours + it's fun it's entertaining it's kind a worth your movie ticket price but unfortunately it's only do that, it's never really challenge or offer something new and that's make The Force Awakens not as memorable as it should be.… Expand

12 of 32 users found this helpful1220

All this user's reviews

8

GauntletKIDec 18, 2015

Good, but odd things: Very strange closeup facial shots (reveal of RN, him walking through desert, reveal of Ben, his face shown all the time). Cliche Black male, white female to be relationship (kinda rapey when he keep grabbing her). VeryGood, but odd things: Very strange closeup facial shots (reveal of RN, him walking through desert, reveal of Ben, his face shown all the time). Cliche Black male, white female to be relationship (kinda rapey when he keep grabbing her). Very odd "Look at that!" reveals: forced in your face nostalgia, RN reveal. Very strange that RN can do Everything he tries on his first try, I don't understand why they were trying so hard on his character, but he acted well for what they gave him.
Female lead was Great!, no problems what so ever.
Male lead was a good comic relief that they made into a disappointing jack of all trade character (co-main character, comic relief, romantic interest, main fighter for every fight, change of heart character (too quick), Can do everything he tries thought he shouldn't be able to)
Only qualms is that I wish the female lead didn't have to split so much of the movie with her side kick, the male lead RN.… Expand

12 of 32 users found this helpful1220

All this user's reviews

7

JuanSebastianDec 19, 2015

The Force Awakens is such a great movie between the original ones and the prequels. Like the most grossing movies of this year The Force Awakens pays tribute to its original roots. Think about how Jurassic World has the same plot as the firstThe Force Awakens is such a great movie between the original ones and the prequels. Like the most grossing movies of this year The Force Awakens pays tribute to its original roots. Think about how Jurassic World has the same plot as the first Jurassic Park movie, so I'm not complaining about that because what I liked the most about this Star Wars sequel is that its story is the same, we know what they're looking for and what they're gonna destroy at the end, but here we see an amazing direction work by J.J. Abrams, also the acting was terrific and those things mixed worked really well. What I think that didn't work the most on the prequels was the acting, but here... hey we have the three original actors and a new ones that keep the movie fresh and classic. We still have a lot to see on the coming episodes but this a great start for a franchise that keeps moving generations of people.… Expand

9 of 24 users found this helpful915

All this user's reviews

10

akino3Jul 29, 2016

There is this thing called "the star wars feeling" in the entire star wars saga. It can't be described exactly but the moment you get this joyful feeling, you know you're in the star wars universe. With the last movie of the prequel series,There is this thing called "the star wars feeling" in the entire star wars saga. It can't be described exactly but the moment you get this joyful feeling, you know you're in the star wars universe. With the last movie of the prequel series, the saga strayed from this feeling into another, darker tone.
With the force awakens, the saga tries to restore balance to the force and successfully brings back that original star wars feeling. Thank you a thousand times, disney and JJ Abrams, for giving me the star wars fix I've been longing for too long.… Expand

3 of 8 users found this helpful35

All this user's reviews

8

BroofistDec 18, 2015

Everything about the film feels right, but the plot is weak. Should Finn really be able to use a lightsaber to defend himself against a guy who trained under Luke Skywalker? The scenery, camera work, and action sequences are perfectlyEverything about the film feels right, but the plot is weak. Should Finn really be able to use a lightsaber to defend himself against a guy who trained under Luke Skywalker? The scenery, camera work, and action sequences are perfectly executed, but the overall story is not how I envisioned it. It's slightly disappointing as a person who grew up watching the originals constantly, but I understand, and can tolerate the use of tried and true gimmicks and plot lines. I can't help but feel the same way I felt during the second and third Hobbit movies, primarily, that they need to find the balance between innovation and what works already. Hopefully the second movie can infuse some new life, since they wrapped the first one up so(probably too) neatly.… Expand

13 of 35 users found this helpful1322

All this user's reviews

8

gabrielvalim12Dec 18, 2015

Amazing, had some problems in the script, untold histories, but bring back the spirit of star wars, and deliver to the fans that they are expectinc for

13 of 35 users found this helpful1322

All this user's reviews

10

OliraDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a good movie, is it mind blowing and AMAZING, no far from it. **Spoilers. Minimal**

This was better than recent Starwars movies but doesn't hold a candle to the originals. It's very comical, take that as a good thing or a bad thing, there is lots of laughter throughout the movie. It feels very rushed like their juts wanted to blow through a bunch of filler to set themselves up for the next movies in the series. The originals are barely in the movie it does focus heavily on the newcomers, again which is good or bad. Leia does nothing major and has minimal lines, yet again they are blowing up a death star, this one's just a bigger. It ends on a cliffhanger that most can see coming. Silly things like someone who's never used a lightsaber before kicking a trained sith lords ass in mere minutes annoyed some of my die hard friends. It was a beautiful movie to watch, I really did enjoy it, not being a die-hard fan, it made me laugh, it gave me action (albeit cookie-cutter space action copied from all the to other movies). Will it disappoint you? In some aspects yes, but it will still give you goosebumps, you'll still cheer when you see Chewie and Han, you'll love hearing the lightsabers again, seeing the fight scenes and some familiar faces. It's worth seeing, could have been far far worse, it's a solid Good movie.… Expand

10 of 27 users found this helpful1017

All this user's reviews

8

propeller74Dec 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **Minimal Spoiler review** This film deserves a high score strictly on the fact that there was A LOT riding on this and JJ Abrams had to create a film that satisfies a wide number of very harsh critics. Let's face it, with a franchise like Star Wars, the fans will never be happy with a film. We can all agree that Empire is amazing, but there are still things about it which could be better.

Back to this one. The Force Awakens has a lot to do. This film could easily have been 3 hours long (which may have worked) because there were so many back stories and characters to address. Throughout the film you find yourself asking a bunch of questions, mostly to do with the state of the Galaxy, First Order, Senate, etc. JJ had to "pass the torch" by starting with a handful of familiar characters, which needed screen time and introducing us to the protagonists to move this franchise forward. Trust me, it's an awful lot to do in 2:15 minutes plus make the movie fun and interesting.

Is it annoying that there is a repetition of plot? Yes. Does it in a sense feel like a reboot of Ep. IV for a new generation? Yes. Is that OK ultimately? Yes and no. Being that the original film is coming up on 40 years of age, we've seen franchises rebooted for far less. I am sure that the OG Star Wars trilogy doesn't resonate with the Millennials as it does with my generation. JJ's approach satisfies all customers. I feel like the new characters all had an appropriate amount of depth to them to make you care for them. I didn't care what happened to any of the characters in the prequels, so this is a win, but as an older fan, I could have used something else than another "death star".

One of my favorite things about the film, is how relatable the characters and environments are. They're no longer pristine. They eat and drink. The film has light moments as well as tender and is nowhere near the cheese-filled, buddy film, which Jedi was.

All-in-all, this is a great "re-boot" of the franchise and it will be very curious where is goes from here now that this chapter is out of the way. This film was here solely to bring us all back into the fold and now the story may continue in a manner that some will find more pleasing.… Expand

10 of 27 users found this helpful1017

All this user's reviews

7

MantisDec 20, 2015

Let me start of by saying I'm a fan of the extended universe as it's covered in many books and comics. I did enjoy this movie a lot, it's just solid entertainment. But I'm not happy that JJ Abrams kind of used a fix like he did in Star TrekLet me start of by saying I'm a fan of the extended universe as it's covered in many books and comics. I did enjoy this movie a lot, it's just solid entertainment. But I'm not happy that JJ Abrams kind of used a fix like he did in Star Trek to reboot the franchise. I feel that's what happened here and I'm not very convinced this is going in a direction I'll be happy with to see another 1000 movies of which I'm sure Disney is going to launch at us. But I'll surely give it another go with episode 8 but my expectations are lower than before watching this show.
Again, it's a good movie but the deus ex machina to do what ever they want is just too much for me.… Expand

12 of 33 users found this helpful1221

All this user's reviews

7

TrammDec 23, 2015

I was really looking forward to seeing this movie, but i must say that i was a bit dismayed. I watched as few trailers and tv spots as i could, so that i would know as little about the story as possible, but it wouldn't have mad much of aI was really looking forward to seeing this movie, but i must say that i was a bit dismayed. I watched as few trailers and tv spots as i could, so that i would know as little about the story as possible, but it wouldn't have mad much of a difference.

The movie seems filled up with lame small jokes, and what was great about the old movies was, that it was subtle jokes, that fit in the right places. Here, it just seems out of place, and gives the chars something unseriousness to them.

The sound side was also a bit disappointing, and i cant remember a single tune, besides the original theme. At least i remember dual of the fates from E1.

I so much hope that Episode VIII will be a blast, and the series doesn't seem lost totally. It would just be nice to keep the adult side of star wars alive.… Expand

8 of 22 users found this helpful814

All this user's reviews

7

TriggatomicDec 20, 2015

I was expecting more from this movie, however it still did fascinate me at some parts. It isn't great but it's pretty good, I enjoyed watching it but as I said I expected much more from a Star Wars movie.

8 of 22 users found this helpful814

All this user's reviews

8

RereRayendrasMay 5, 2016

The film is well acted with amazing visual and special effects and the acting is great. The score from John Williams isn't the best but there are some great new things from the score.

4 of 11 users found this helpful47

All this user's reviews

7

NZreviewDec 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abrams brings back most of what worked with the original Lucas trilogy. There is superb action and strong performances. It was a treat to see Han & Chewie back and having a major part in the movie.

The script was reasonable and there was some humour which I appreciated.

There were some genuinely moving moments in relation to tensions between family loyalty and what side of the force you are on as with the previous films.

Negative points:

I felt that the fairly blatant portrayal of the First Order as proto-Nazis was cliched. Were there any blonde, blue eyed people on the side of the resistance? Hopefully that's not JJ Abrams ethnic animus coming through.

It was ludicrous for Rey to be an expert with the lightsaber straight away. It made a mockery of all the training they supposedly undergo.

Overall though I enjoyed the movie and would rate it about 7.5.… Expand

9 of 25 users found this helpful916

All this user's reviews

7

ZedonDec 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a fun movie. It brought back the star wars feeling from the original trilogy. There were some definite plot /character issues.

Spoilers below:
I will just talk about my biggest issue which hurts the flow of the movie. Rey was a poor acting and looked sweaty the whole movie but the bigger problem is her character becomes a jedi essentially with 0 training and not even any knowledge of it. It's the biggest character leap I've seen in any movie. Defeating someone(Kylo) trained in the force and use of weapons their whole life the first time she turns on a light saber was ridiculous.

Couple of other hings to note, general premise is a rehash of the death star plots.
There are clearly some jumps in story and history that are unexplained and don't make sense to the viewer once you thin about it.

it's good for an adventure movie over all.… Expand

9 of 25 users found this helpful916

All this user's reviews

10

donkioteApr 26, 2016

Absolutely brilliant ! I enjoyed the Force Awakens very much, mainly due to how enjoyable the characters were, although I also found the action very exciting. And great to see Harrison Ford back on form and seemingly enjoying himself again.Absolutely brilliant ! I enjoyed the Force Awakens very much, mainly due to how enjoyable the characters were, although I also found the action very exciting. And great to see Harrison Ford back on form and seemingly enjoying himself again. The man's an absolute legend!… Expand

5 of 14 users found this helpful59

All this user's reviews

10

jarelvisApr 29, 2016

Fantastic continuation of the Star Wars saga with all the magic, excitement, joy, tragedy and mythology we've come to expect. JJ Abrams has crafted a perfect mix of the new and the old to rejuvenate the franchise. So excited to see what's toFantastic continuation of the Star Wars saga with all the magic, excitement, joy, tragedy and mythology we've come to expect. JJ Abrams has crafted a perfect mix of the new and the old to rejuvenate the franchise. So excited to see what's to come from the sequel trilogy.… Expand

5 of 14 users found this helpful59

All this user's reviews

7

jimjubjimMay 9, 2016

A competent movie in its own right, aside from an interesting new villain, this doesn’t really have anything new to offer the franchise. It’s essentially a well made remix of what’s gone before. This will work just fine new fans but olderA competent movie in its own right, aside from an interesting new villain, this doesn’t really have anything new to offer the franchise. It’s essentially a well made remix of what’s gone before. This will work just fine new fans but older fans might be found wanting. Personally I found they crossed a line too far with the scene where they prepare for the attack on the Death Star (sorry, Starkiller base) which strayed much, much to close to Episode IV. The Force Awakens is okay as a starting point but things need to get more creative for Episode VIII. That movie won’t be given the benefit of the doubt like this has.… Expand

5 of 14 users found this helpful59

All this user's reviews

7

moviemitch96Dec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When this film along with a whole new trilogy was first announced, A LOT of mixed feelings ran through my mind, what with hearing J.J. Abrams would be directing, the fact that Lucasfilm and the Star Wars universe altogether was being sold to Disney, etc. I didn't find myself as near as excited as most everyone else was for this film, despite the fact that I consider myself somewhat of a big Star Wars fan. Then again, why shouldn't I have my doubts? We already got a Star Wars trilogy that nobody really cared for. And honestly, I found it incredibly difficult to believe that any new trilogy, let alone any new film for that matter, would be able to top any of the three films from the original trilogy. However, it was just this week that I finally had a change of heart after seeing all the rave reviews and great word-of-mouth this film was generating. So I went into this almost completely cold, trying as hard as humanly possible not to come across any spoilers online, in trailers, or possibly even in interviews. I figured that way it might surprise me and I might end up loving it all the more for not knowing as much. Well, all I can really say is that while I found the film rather good overall, it certainly wasn't great like I had hoped. There were things that I really loved about it, but there were also some things that really pissed me off as well. First, I loved the fact that this completely looked and felt like a Star Wars film. Once the traditional opening title sequence we've all come to know and love from every past film begins, I knew that I wouldn't be let down in terms of being fully immersed with the Star Wars universe once again. It served as great nostalgia for me and brought back the joy I experienced watching the previous films at home (of course I'm talking about the original trilogy.) Of course, I was also happy to see the return of the three original characters from the original trilogy as well. As for the many new faces, I really enjoyed most of them and their performances. Daisy Ridley and John Boyega gave great and fun performances each. It was also great to see other actors I'm familiar with, such as Oscar Issac and Domhnall Gleeson. However, the real standout of the new cast is Adam Driver's powerful and villainous performance as Kylo Ren. Some more pluses included the score from John Williams, which perfectly captured the feel of the original soundtrack, as well as the eye-popping visual effects and action. *Sigh*, now for the negatives (spoilers beyond this point.) I'm just going to come straight out with it and say that I'm beyond pissed at Han's death, not just because he died, but also because the way he died was terrible and no one even gets the chance to recover his body or hear any last words from him! It's like his character was simply just thrown away or tossed aside like a piece of trash, which is absolutely disgraceful! I also felt that it was completely unnecessary to kill him off and that it happened just for the sake of shock or drama (damn you Abrams!) Another thing that irritated me was the ending, which left me wanting much more than the meager amount that they gave us at the very end with Luke, who also felt wasted, given that he doesn't even utter a single word at the end! So overall, yes it's better than any of the prequel films by a longshot, but at the same time I was expecting bigger things from a big film like this, and the major issues that I mentioned before prevented me from loving this movie and simply enjoying it for what it was worth. As an action/sci-fi film, it was very enjoyable and fun, but as a Star Wars film, it fell somewhat short of my expectations.… Expand

13 of 37 users found this helpful1324

All this user's reviews

8

AWassermanDec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took a while for me to get my feelings together on this movie. Upon seeing it Saturday night, I walked out very disappointed. The rehash of the death stars, Kylo Ren getting beat so easily by Rey, The rehashing of the New Hope and Empire Strikes Back plots. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how happy I actually was with this movie. Was it the best Star Wars movie? In my opinion, No, but it did not have to be. It brought us as an audience back into this world, and allowed us to see what happened after Return of the Jedi. I still found myself disappointed with Kylo Ren. I was excited to see his character, and I loved it up until he took off the mask. and saw SNAPE?!? HAHA NO. but really i wanted to see more of a badass, like vader. I understood that he felt upset that he was not as powerful as vader and he felt the light in him. However, the movie hinted at the return of a more sinister and badass Kylo to follow, so if thats the case, then this movie was even more clever than I thought, but only time will tell. However, I still found enjoyment and I do recommend this film. I am excited to see what is next for Star Wars, J.J. did a great job and the next director will hopefully do the same. Final verdict, Solid movie and use of passing the torch to the next generation of characters, but still overhyped and a bit flawed.… Expand

7 of 20 users found this helpful713

All this user's reviews

10

goody2shoozMay 24, 2016

This movie straight up rocks. It's the best movie I seen all year so much cool **** going on with lots of cool characters. Very exciting and funny to this has the Star Wars feel all over. This proves Harrison Ford has still got it this is hisThis movie straight up rocks. It's the best movie I seen all year so much cool **** going on with lots of cool characters. Very exciting and funny to this has the Star Wars feel all over. This proves Harrison Ford has still got it this is his best role for many many years, he is cooler here than he is in Jedi. All the new actors are great too and Kylo Ren is outstanding villain, very interesting.… Expand

7 of 20 users found this helpful713

All this user's reviews

7

iero7Dec 27, 2015

Meh wars. The real Star Wars was about imagination, sure they where using the plot of the seven samurai then the magnificent seven also 7 main characters in the original Star Wars , but Lucas created a whole mythology around it. This ,Meh wars. The real Star Wars was about imagination, sure they where using the plot of the seven samurai then the magnificent seven also 7 main characters in the original Star Wars , but Lucas created a whole mythology around it. This , though sets looked like Star Wars and the music was ok, had no imagination, Star Wars holiday special mark 2. It was ok instead of epic… Expand

9 of 26 users found this helpful917

All this user's reviews

7

rensuirDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bom filme , porem nao passa de um simples remake de new hope , para quem esperava um grande filme ou algo criativo esqueca , foram pelo seguro e ja consagrado enredo do longa de 77… Expand

9 of 26 users found this helpful917

All this user's reviews

7

dafragstaDec 18, 2015

SPOILERS AND YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ THEM.

People probably posted their reviews while still high on nostalgia. It wasn't bad, but I don't think it was very satisfying. It felt like a tour of memories and nostalgicSPOILERS AND YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ THEM.

People probably posted their reviews while still high on nostalgia. It wasn't bad, but I don't think it was very satisfying. It felt like a tour of memories and nostalgic nods rather than a good movie. Kylo Ren is clearly an emo kid prone to fits of rage and yet he shows no emotion or connection to Han in a pivotal scene. Han and Lea sound like actors reciting lines flatly than parents missing a lost child, that conveniently, they now want to get back.

It's better than two of the three prequels. Arguably not better than Revenge of the Sith. I feel like the motivations are just as flat and unimaginative as the prequels, while keeping the focus a lot tighter. I honestly did not connect with Rey and the force came too easy to her. The movie gets too grand too fast. I feel like there was on legitimate tension because it was always rushing to a ridiculous payoff.… Expand

10 of 29 users found this helpful1019

All this user's reviews

9

SigilFeyDec 22, 2015

THAT's how you make a Star Wars film!

This movie goes a long way in healing the hurts of Episodes I-III. The story introduces new characters that are going to be quite easy to fall in love with and re-introduces old characters that weTHAT's how you make a Star Wars film!

This movie goes a long way in healing the hurts of Episodes I-III. The story introduces new characters that are going to be quite easy to fall in love with and re-introduces old characters that we already love. There are both heroes and villains that we care about and a balanced and beautifully told story that does not rely on CGI effects to generate excitement. The humorous moments are very qualified and very real -- a welcome feeling after the effects of Jar-Jar Binks and the ilk in the prequels.

Disney was not afraid to include dark moments where needed, include a hard-hitting (if not completely unforeseen) twist, and leave the plot in a place where you're bouncing in your seat to know what happens next.

I withhold one point for a couple of wonky/underplayed moments of dialogue and the reliance on yet another Imperial super-weapon as a plot device. (No more "Death Stars"...please.)

If you're still hesitating -- go see it / go see it / go see it!!! Star Wars is back!… Expand

13 of 38 users found this helpful1325

All this user's reviews

10

DavidV293Jan 21, 2016

I watched this film like 2 weeks ago and forgot to give it my review. Well I'm not a Star Wars fan but I have seen the trilogy and the prequels. This film is to get yourself entertained and leave you a big smile throughout the whole film. TheI watched this film like 2 weeks ago and forgot to give it my review. Well I'm not a Star Wars fan but I have seen the trilogy and the prequels. This film is to get yourself entertained and leave you a big smile throughout the whole film. The film is packed with action and some laughs. Kylo Ren might not be everyone's favorite but he's a good villain. Don't really have much to say but I did love the cast and the lovely characters. Kids today are sure lucky that this movie came out because it sure as hell will make them fans.… Expand

12 of 36 users found this helpful1224

All this user's reviews

8

AlecSweatshirtJan 6, 2016

Okay, this is a good movie. Even though it is A New Hope, the story has some varieties. Also, the movie looks great, feels like a Star Wars movie, and the new cast is refreshing and they work well with the old cast. Overall, it's a fun watchOkay, this is a good movie. Even though it is A New Hope, the story has some varieties. Also, the movie looks great, feels like a Star Wars movie, and the new cast is refreshing and they work well with the old cast. Overall, it's a fun watch and it definitely brought the series back. (To all the haters, think of this, then think of the prequels. It's not that bad now is it???)… Expand

12 of 36 users found this helpful1224

All this user's reviews

9

archil007Jun 10, 2016

it was something similar to SW4 but having great visual effects and action(though lightsaber fight was terrible in comparison to SW3 REVENGE OF SITH) it was worth watching on big screen.......but acting,story and direction was better init was something similar to SW4 but having great visual effects and action(though lightsaber fight was terrible in comparison to SW3 REVENGE OF SITH) it was worth watching on big screen.......but acting,story and direction was better in prequel version of star wars (specially performances of yoda,anakin, sithlord,obi wan and many more).......prequel version has no match till date… Expand

4 of 12 users found this helpful48

All this user's reviews

9

JemislandsJun 12, 2016

The Force Awakens is third best Star Wars movie behind Pt.4 and Pt.5. This was better than Jedi in my opinion, nothing so annoying as Ewoks lol. And yes, needless to say this almost erases the memory of Pt.1-3. Kylo Ren is the interestingThe Force Awakens is third best Star Wars movie behind Pt.4 and Pt.5. This was better than Jedi in my opinion, nothing so annoying as Ewoks lol. And yes, needless to say this almost erases the memory of Pt.1-3. Kylo Ren is the interesting villain in Star Wars and the new heros will become legends like the old ones im sure… Expand

4 of 12 users found this helpful48

All this user's reviews

9

movieconsultantJun 26, 2016

A wonderful movie balancing both emotion and action.Fantastic movie but similarity to a new hope killed off some score.Cameos from classic Star Wars heroes but a lack of appearance of Luke Skywalker will make us 2 more years to see another one.

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

All this user's reviews

9

GhaJul 2, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked this very much, sure it wasnt the most original story okay i accept that but the characters felt original to me. And the action was exciting and overall it was a great fun movie, a total blast. This course corrects Star Wars.… Expand

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

All this user's reviews

10

JefffjonzeJul 16, 2016

I seriously love this movie - have watched it many times both at the cinema and at home and just live it more. Its the characters that make it.....i really cant wait to see where they go with Rey Finn Poe and mostly Kylo Ren who is a greatI seriously love this movie - have watched it many times both at the cinema and at home and just live it more. Its the characters that make it.....i really cant wait to see where they go with Rey Finn Poe and mostly Kylo Ren who is a great and emotionally complex villain, so much different from what was expected. Really cant wait for Episode 8… Expand

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

All this user's reviews

8

TrevorsViewDec 16, 2016

Oh, boy. I just don’t know what more to say about this achievement that hasn’t already been said by literally everyone else. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has already been hailed for restoring the franchise to its former glory,Oh, boy. I just don’t know what more to say about this achievement that hasn’t already been said by literally everyone else. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has already been hailed for restoring the franchise to its former glory, even though some still nitpick it for being too similar to A New Hope.

But you know what I say about that? I don’t care if it’s similar to the very first movie. In fact, it just makes it feel all the more like an old story told a new way for a modern millennial audience. The best part is that you don’t even need to be all into the franchise in order to love it: you can be male or female, young or old, Greek or Jew, yin or yang, and you’ll laugh and cry your way to the end.

The opening crawl is now as epic as ever before, not rambling on with political mumbo jumbo like the prequels did. Then it turns as intense as you’d expect when an army of technologically updated Stormtroopers from the First Order assault a base on the helpless desert planet Jakku, where a pilot from the Resistance is said to contain a map that leads to Luke Skywalker, the last of the Jedi Knights.

The adorable little ball droid, BB-8, is left to keep the map safe from harm as it’s transported to the Resistance base. While he’s more of a comic-relief plot device than an actual character with fears and opinions, BB-8 adds the perfect dose of personality to make The Force Awakens the funniest of all the Star Wars features, and that’s based on cockiness, not a Gungan’s slapstick fart jokes.

Now on to the rest of Jakku, we are introduced to this new planet through the female scavenger Rey, who hunts through the skeleton of a fallen Star Destroyer in search for items worth trading. Her entire four minute introduction is done without any dialogue, relying on the delicate John Williams score and views of fallen empire battle stations to establish her place in the world.

Then at the heart of this barren junkyard of a planet lies a marketplace that feels like an interdimensional Morocco. While we may be too familiar already with the whole “desert planet” idea, it’s easy to see why the filmmakers are so drawn to it: the desolate landscapes add all sorts of narrative opportunities on the big screen that makes you feel like you’re there in the unkind environment.

One of Rey’s relationships is with the escaped Stormtrooper seeking redemption from life with the First Order. He is named FN2187, until named “Finn” by his new friend from the Resistance. Together they are playful and deep and casual, just like best friends of the opposite sex who mutually agreed on the friend-zone. That’s not to say though that there’s a possibility of a romance between the two in future movies…

Then there’s Han Solo. Yes, you heard right: Han Solo is a part of Rey’s journey against the First Order. But let me tell you, the father-like-daughter bond that they share is the heart and drive of this dark story. Who knows? Maybe future movies will reveal Han to be Rey’s father! They sure seem to be setting that up.

Even though it’s been a year since this film hit theaters, I still can’t get over how awesome it all looks! It’s not afraid to get on-the-nose political with its Nazi imagery, and keeps to expressing old cultural practices as the republic of this galaxy meets its demise (Midi-Chlorians not included).

Then there’s the First Order’s ultimate weapon, Starkiller Base, which is literally a much bigger third Death Star, but this time is more like a winter-forest planet than a space station. The different locations perfectly set the tone between the sand and snow and the green planet of Takodana, where the Resistance keeps their base, along with a nearby gypsy-like pirate whose castle is bustling with patrons much like in the Mos Eisley cantina. If you can just ignore a couple of weak performances and bad foreign accents, the grimy nature of the originals is as alive as ever in every part of the galaxy you’ll see here.

So George, thank you for selling your work into the hands of your fans. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens will now live on in history as evidence that the fans of a franchise know how to respect their material and reinterpret it for everyone’s benefit. And best of all, this movie does not mean the end—for we now have Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX, and a Han Solo spinoff to look forward to. May the force be with us all!… Expand

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

All this user's reviews

10

potatoman222Jul 21, 2017

O Despertar da Força parece familiar aos acostumados com a saga Star Wars. A estrutura narrativa desse é feita aos moldes de "A New Hope" de 77, coisa necessária para trazer confiança aos fãs desapontados com a fatídica trilogia Prequel.O Despertar da Força parece familiar aos acostumados com a saga Star Wars. A estrutura narrativa desse é feita aos moldes de "A New Hope" de 77, coisa necessária para trazer confiança aos fãs desapontados com a fatídica trilogia Prequel.

Aqui temos um filme apaixonante, cativante, decisivo e divertido. J.J Ambrams sabe com o que está lidando. A direção e os aspectos técnicos do filme são impecáveis, Os movimentos de câmera, a fotografia a trilha majestosa de John Williams...

Star Wars 7 nos apresenta o melhor dos personagens (novos e velhos) com uma história familiar e muito mistério ainda a ser desvendado. E nós com certeza esteremos lá para testemunhar.… Expand

2 of 6 users found this helpful24

All this user's reviews

9

shod3030Jun 5, 2017

30 years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire, Rey, a scavenger from the planet Jakku, finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of the long lost Luke Skywalker. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown30 years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire, Rey, a scavenger from the planet Jakku, finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of the long lost Luke Skywalker. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the daunting legions of the First Order.… Expand