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bamvamApr 29, 2016

Loved this movie the Force Awakens probably not as good as New Hope or Empire but definitely better than Jedi and of course the prequels. Harrison Ford SOOOOOOO much better in TFA than Jedi. In fact thus Fords best role since the 90s. Let'sLoved this movie the Force Awakens probably not as good as New Hope or Empire but definitely better than Jedi and of course the prequels. Harrison Ford SOOOOOOO much better in TFA than Jedi. In fact thus Fords best role since the 90s. Let's see how these new characters develop I think they will be legends like Luke Han and Leia if the new films can deliver the promise.… Expand

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joodyjoodzMay 4, 2016

Awesome movie, the dude playing the Stormtrooper is fab, so is the new jedi girl she totally kicks ass. The new bad guy is a hoot as well. Amazing graphics and creatures and literally just an amazing film! Love it!

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hagendazMay 27, 2016

THANK YOU JJ ABRAMS for giving me the movie I wanted! Who gives a hoot if its the same as Episode IV, its a good movie, everything's recycled whether you know it or not. Lucas stole stuff wholesale himself for the originals, look no furtherTHANK YOU JJ ABRAMS for giving me the movie I wanted! Who gives a hoot if its the same as Episode IV, its a good movie, everything's recycled whether you know it or not. Lucas stole stuff wholesale himself for the originals, look no further than the opening title crawl that was 100% copied off old Flash Gordon serials. And there's nowt wrong with that. This is brilliant, its a joy from start to finish. This is what Star Wars is all about. Bright people understand this.… Expand

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LordWarkJun 10, 2016

I watch films from SFX point of the view and this has best SFX of 2015, mix of old and new seamless with practical effects, also effects made to look like old school effects from the original films, compare this to the prequel trilogy whichI watch films from SFX point of the view and this has best SFX of 2015, mix of old and new seamless with practical effects, also effects made to look like old school effects from the original films, compare this to the prequel trilogy which looked cold, clinical, this gas soul. Digital effects combinec with practical effects shiws the way forward for Star Wars.… Expand

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Cool123456Jul 7, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an amazing movie that introduces new and interesting characters in Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo Ren along with the beloved original trilogy characters. This movie brings back what truly makes Star Wars great in aStar Wars: The Force Awakens is an amazing movie that introduces new and interesting characters in Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo Ren along with the beloved original trilogy characters. This movie brings back what truly makes Star Wars great in a whole new story. This movie tells an excellent story of the new characters of Star Wars while still connecting in the original trilogy characters in important and creative ways. The movie also sets it self up perfectly for Episode 8 by leaving the fans wanting more and wondering what is to come of certain characters as the force flows through them, as relationships are further formed and as new discoveries are made. Awesome movie, favorite Star Wars movie so far and can't wait for more.… Expand

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SmaseliafDec 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I don’t intend to give SWTFA thumps down, I expected it to be more solid, less cliched. 4 points I disliked:

1) The fact that the son of legendary soldiers of “Good” Han and Leia is the villain (and not just any villain, an evil leader). Family business as ridiculous as Han Solo’s scene of death.
2) The Gollum-like villain.
3) Lack of depth, e.g. how Rey discovers she's gifted with the Force and even beats Ren, a master of lightsabering.
4) Sloppy video game action in some scenes, e.g. on the ship where Han meets Finn and Rey.

Likeable characters, old and new, the lightsaber duel in the snow, and some stunning visuals (epic last sequence) offset some of its flaws.… Expand

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stevesanyalDec 19, 2015

The anticipation leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens was surreal. Perhaps it was the lingering effects of a great night out with old friends the evening prior, which seems to apply how the Star Wars universe feels to me.
I remainedThe anticipation leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens was surreal. Perhaps it was the lingering effects of a great night out with old friends the evening prior, which seems to apply how the Star Wars universe feels to me.
I remained abreast of the hoopla leading up to the release, and avoided any spoilers. I even read selective portions of a few reviews, including one that called this film the greatest of the year.
Having now watched it, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens feels to me like a reimagined version of Episode IV: A New Hope. Perhaps “history repeats itself” is the correct epitaph for it.
It surpasses the prequels and is on par with the originals, but it does not evolve the storytelling to the next level which we have seen with other franchises such as Marvel, DC and even Mad Max.
Still there was plenty to enjoy here, and let’s start with the visuals. The 3D was well laid out. Scenes where a Star Destroyer feels like it is popping out of the screen about to poke your eye out, or tie fighters flying in out of my peripheral vision.
There is great attention paid to physical detail, everything from dents on land speeders to the grungy agedness of the Millennium Falcon. The pacing is well metered, faster with the young new characters, slow and lingering with the older generation.
The heroes in this film are likeable and compelling, a quality I felt was missing in the prequel films. You start to get to know the new heroes Finn and Rey when Han Solo shows up and reminds you why he is without a doubt the best Star Wars character of all (even though I have a soft spot for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi).
I also appreciated how important Harrison Ford was to the success of the old movies, and with the death of Solo’s character I think it will be up to Finn and Rey to emotionally carry this franchise moving forward.
I’ve always felt that JJ Abrams does a great job creating compelling good guys. He does this in spades in the Force Awakens, but now this is where I think JJ’s weaknesses start to show up.
His bad guys are never as compelling as his good guys – take for example Nero in Star Trek, or the baldy baddies from Fringe.
My 5 year old loves Darth Vader and ol’ Darth has to be one of the best all time bad guy villains. To me, the great thing with the original series was that we never knew Vader’s backstory. The mystery of how he was seduced by the force was a compelling part of his character, and the reveal in the prequels did not add up to a net benefit in my books.
Kylo Ren is the main bad guy the good guys interact with in The Force Awakens, and the movie takes an “if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em” approach. He’s another good guy getting seduced by the dark side story.
To me, the seduction plotline worked well for Luke, but for Anakin/Vader it seemed contrived, as it does here.
I thought the best part about Ren was his fits of beat the crap out of something or someone rage. These were well done by Adam Driver, and I laughed along with most of the theatre for its entertainment value.
Yet, it seems odd to me there are no effective anger management classes in a galaxy far, far away and is the whole seduction by the dark side no more than falling in with the wrong crowd at an impressionable age?
The permanence of the dark side’s hold seems so black and white, an outdated concept that needs to evolve in my opinion. And Ren’s character seems beyond redemption at this point after he kills his own father in cold blood.
Ren seems destined to follow the Darth Vader formula of committing one last act of good before dying. I hope this won’t take until the 3rd film because a copycat character is difficult to make compelling for that long.
I felt the word copycat is everywhere in the film as a whole. The new planet sized death star, the attack scenes, the master and apprentice bad guys, the resistance/rebellion.
Maybe everyone was walking on eggshells with the storytelling and decided to stay with a formula that works to get people excited about Star Wars again.
However, if this is more about business people trying to make creative decisions formulaically without an emotional connection it does not bode well for the long term health of the Star Wars reboot. In other words, I can give it a pass this time.
I believe JJ Abrams is the right choice if is partnered with the right people. Once you unwrap the layers in his stories they have little to offer in terms of creativity and originality – Alias, Fringe and Star Trek being the examples for me.
If the original trilogy did not exist, would I be writing this? Probably not – the Force Awakens would fare much higher if we could wipe our collective minds.
In the years to come, will I reach for the Force Awakens every few years like I still do with the original series? Time will tell, but probably not.
Does the Force Awakens provide a step back in the right direction, and give me hope for the future? Absolutely.… Expand

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CrossofironJun 3, 2016

this is beautifully crafted Hollywood entertainment, certainly there's a boat load of nit-picking to be done but it gets the basics right and most of all it feels like a Star Wars movie should.

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vonzuchterDec 28, 2015

mediocre at best... I liked the prequels a lot more... Never understood why they got so much hate. This movie was pretty dissapointing. Let us hope the next ones will get better. Script below average , characters weak. The sith lords weremediocre at best... I liked the prequels a lot more... Never understood why they got so much hate. This movie was pretty dissapointing. Let us hope the next ones will get better. Script below average , characters weak. The sith lords were good enough. Good guys where boring. Battle scenes nothing special , lightsaber duel one of the worst so far if not the worst. I couldn't put a "yellow" rating just because this was star wars and we saw Han Solo again but a 7 is the best this movie can recieve.… Expand

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obristsappiaDec 19, 2015

it´s a very beautiful movie for star wars fans, they´ll find everything you need to see, old characters, new ones, nostalgia and excitement, just enjoy and may the force be with you

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bravado1Jun 10, 2016

Much like Creed before it, The Force Awakens showed exactly how to reboot a film series - familiar story beats with compelling new characters and old characters acting as mentors. Thanks for everything George Lucas, but he certainly isn'tMuch like Creed before it, The Force Awakens showed exactly how to reboot a film series - familiar story beats with compelling new characters and old characters acting as mentors. Thanks for everything George Lucas, but he certainly isn't missed here.… Expand

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Ansatsu83Dec 22, 2015

This movie was amazing, almost on par with episode 4 in terms of story telling. It has a few flaws that I have difficulty looking past, though. First, it does seem like they tried their hardest to follow the story of Darth Caedus but theyThis movie was amazing, almost on par with episode 4 in terms of story telling. It has a few flaws that I have difficulty looking past, though. First, it does seem like they tried their hardest to follow the story of Darth Caedus but they obviously had to take the movie in a different direction due to the age of the cast. I can understand this and I appreciate their thoughtful nods to the expanded universe. There is still a lot in common with everyone's favorite expanded universe setting.

The biggest problem is Kylo Ren's temper tantrums... Darth vader would force choke someone if they brought him bad news. General Grevious would slash them in half... Kylo Ren beats on computer consoles/walls much like the angry German kid, when his subordinate brings him bad news... not really intimidating, just awkward to watch.

I also disagree with how powerful Rey becomes, with the force, without any formal training. Just seems odd to me and its hard to look past something like that.

The droid and technology designs also appear to have gone back in time, towards the old republic era... not really progressing forward. Everything looks so... old. I think its because they added a roundness to the droids. Just doesn't feel as modern sci-fi but more ancient world sci-fi... To me, its the exact opposite of what they were wanting. That ball droid is still the most impractical droid I have ever seen. It even has to move a little to use one of its arms, meaning it has to line up PERFECTLY to use its devices... This is just... bad design. I do like its personality, though, and it has a few pretty funny moments.

Otherwise, the story is fluid, it puts a lot of good, productive nods, to the fans and the expanded universe. Its basically a movie for fanboys... which is a good thing. All in all, if you like star wars, this is a lot better than episodes 1-3 and worth the ticket price.… Expand

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DanishReviewDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Minor Spoilers*

Okay, im gonna say it, I found this film a bit disapointing..
This is soooo similar to episode IV, Follow.

1: Bring Information about a secret weapons, in this case, a map.
2. One of the main cast finds out that they have force powers, WITHOUT BIRTH TRAINING..
3. Explosion.

But with all seriusness, its a great movie, it was just overhyped, I loved Finn, he was just the best part of the film! He is really the first time I ever cared about a stormtrooper.

Anyways, a must watch for Star Wars fans!… Expand

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ZH17Dec 18, 2015

My dislikes about the film were that they copied Episode IV. firstly the starkiller base is pretty much death star 3. Another droid that has to be escorted across the galaxy to deliver a message. A kid on a desert planet that wants to getMy dislikes about the film were that they copied Episode IV. firstly the starkiller base is pretty much death star 3. Another droid that has to be escorted across the galaxy to deliver a message. A kid on a desert planet that wants to get away and Kylo being another jedi character gone sith. other than how they copied ep iv I didn't like how Rey could use the force without any training, imo its pretty stupid how she could use a Jedi mind trick and how she ruined Kylo at the end. Other than that i thoroughly enjoyed the movie, it was great!… Expand

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Avalon011May 2, 2016

The force is strong with this one. I was skeptical at first but I can honestly say JJ Abrams really pulled it off, the story is great and original, I have nothing bad to report. The Force Awakens is worthy to be called Star Wars, this movieThe force is strong with this one. I was skeptical at first but I can honestly say JJ Abrams really pulled it off, the story is great and original, I have nothing bad to report. The Force Awakens is worthy to be called Star Wars, this movie is one great adventure, a lot of fun and a few tears.… Expand

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JonathonBMay 16, 2016

Sure, the similarities between "The Force Awakens" and "A New Hope" are many, but the execution of the film's plot is so satisfying that audiences (including myself) didn't seem to care about its lack of originality. "The Force Awakens"Sure, the similarities between "The Force Awakens" and "A New Hope" are many, but the execution of the film's plot is so satisfying that audiences (including myself) didn't seem to care about its lack of originality. "The Force Awakens" accomplished what the original films did so well, and the cast & crew does an excellent job re-creating the spirited, thrilling feel of those beloved films.… Expand

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BandabandeenJul 25, 2016

The Force Awakens is great fun, it really felt to me like the old Star Wars movies in look and feel and spirit. The new characters are fantastic and fun to spend time with, and Han Solo was back on firm after dispointing in Jedi. Luke, not soThe Force Awakens is great fun, it really felt to me like the old Star Wars movies in look and feel and spirit. The new characters are fantastic and fun to spend time with, and Han Solo was back on firm after dispointing in Jedi. Luke, not so much, but lets see were we go with his character in the next one.… Expand

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SozzzzJul 30, 2016

Most of all this Force Awakens truly feels like a 'Star Wars' film. I dont know what that magic is but JJ Abrams has captured it here. And I like the prequels but they just didnt have that magic some how, even though they were directed by Lucas.

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Snowdon-goatDec 20, 2015

Not perfect - or quite the masterpiece I was hoping for - though with so many people to please, I guess that was almost an impossible task (though Mad Max Fury Road managed it!). That said, overall The Force Awakens is a very successfulNot perfect - or quite the masterpiece I was hoping for - though with so many people to please, I guess that was almost an impossible task (though Mad Max Fury Road managed it!). That said, overall The Force Awakens is a very successful attempt to get things going again - and infinitely better than the horrendously flat prequels. Great 1st and 3rd act - but a bit let down by a slightly poor mid-section. I thought Boyega and Driver were brilliant, and although I loved idea of having female lead and like the character of Rey - Ridley was a bit too much of a Keira Knightly-clone for my tastes (with same grating plummy voice) - though not offensively bad.

Still reeling about the death of a certain character. Actually not sure it was the right thing to do for this first film - but certainly made it take off dramatically. Even with its faults this still predominantly felt like "old" Star Wars again (aside from a couple of bits which felt more like the prequels) this is probably the best kid-friendly sci-fi since Avatar, and very excited about the next chapter... Though I wish/hope Abrams takes the helm (and not the Jurassic World guy who's apparently doing it). The force has awoken! (Though scared Disney will flog the franchise to point of nauseam over the next decade - as they have with Marvel!)

Saw it in IMAX 3D - and the 3D was excellent - would never know is was post-converted - some of the best I've seen this side of Avatar, Gravity, Life of Pi... Had me ducking all over - and one shot of star destroyer actually had the entire crowd gasping in disbelief it wasn't in the room!… Expand

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exodus9237Dec 22, 2015

Let's be honest, this movie had many more reasons to fail than reasons to succeed. The hype couldn't be higher, the feelings about the prequels couldn't be more hateful and no one really could think this would be better than the originals.Let's be honest, this movie had many more reasons to fail than reasons to succeed. The hype couldn't be higher, the feelings about the prequels couldn't be more hateful and no one really could think this would be better than the originals. But, Star Wars The Force Awakens delivers, and in a great way.

Many people has mentioned the good things. Great writing, excellent effects, (both CGI, and practical) beautiful art production, and soulful performances. Also, many people has mentioned its defects, including commentaries about how it feels all too familiar or even changing all the good things I just mentioned into failures. In one of the reviews I read, the reviewer mentioned that we would all feel the same about this movie in ten years, like we feel about the Phantom Menace today, with his arguments relying in our "blinding stupidity". Other reviewer said that what George Lucas did in the prequels was in some way good, the politic discussions and all that. I mean it's okay, personally I don't hate the prequels but Lucas tried to explain every little thing, so I don't see why going 'back to basics' is a bad thing.

It's actually a very good thing. This movie has soul and personality and it doesn't rely in a lot of CGI like other blockbusters (and/or seguels/reboots) this year. Also the quality of other matters, like performances or writing, to be redundant, differentiates this one from its high-budget buddies.

The story is quite simple, and it does resembles Episode IV, but it combines familiar elements with good and exciting new ones. It is clearly an introduction to this sequel trilogy, so maybe the other ones will expand the story and deepen into it, but this one is just what it needs to be, a new start, a fresh start.

I've seen it two times. At worst, is a good movie, at best, is everything we wanted from an Episode VI sequel. For the next ones I can't talk, and maybe Episode VIII will have a lot more pressure, but this one is extremely satisfying.… Expand

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grusheedApr 24, 2016

Star Wars Episode VII is a brilliant return to form, an old fashioned swashbuckling adventure true to the spirit of the golden era of Lucasfilm (late 70s to mid 80s). Hopefully they'll be taking a similar approach with the new Indy movies.

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Sontate72Dec 22, 2015

First off, I'd like to say that a movie doesn't deserve a score of 1 for "playing it safe," or using nostalgia. I agree it's not very subtle, but I'd rather have a remake-sequel compromise than to see a movie go too far from the focus of aFirst off, I'd like to say that a movie doesn't deserve a score of 1 for "playing it safe," or using nostalgia. I agree it's not very subtle, but I'd rather have a remake-sequel compromise than to see a movie go too far from the focus of a series.

This is worth your time and money. Although the action scenes do borrow from the original trilogy in not-so-obvious ways, the movie's plot is all about the wide cast of characters, each with specific character arcs, and this isn't a bad thing: they all work together in such a sensical and realistic way. Although it's not without its flaws, it's a damn fine start to a new Star Wars trilogy. I look forward to the next one.… Expand

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dragonwar1Dec 18, 2015

J.J. is truly a master story teller. Here is why. Despite the fact that the core narrative structure being much similar to those of New Hope or TPM, the complexities of character development and interactions are more closer to the EmpireJ.J. is truly a master story teller. Here is why. Despite the fact that the core narrative structure being much similar to those of New Hope or TPM, the complexities of character development and interactions are more closer to the Empire Strikes Back. Unlike the remake of Star Trek series, his task was to satisfy fans by providing enough nostalgic moment but simultaneously feel attached to new characters ! ! In other words, he had to work on twice as many characters than any of previous installments. This of itself is such an undertaking! So having a simple plot for this episode was essential in order to appropriately introduce each character and give every one of them some moments.
I have to admit that the evil depicted in this film seemed to be rather weak. kylo ren seemed to be vulnerable rather than threatening. But this was by designed. Unlike any of previous films which had pure evil, this film is showing the evil we will find in the heart of every one of us. So, I was able to sympathize a lot more to kylo. Will he become a Sith or will he turn to the light side? As vulnerable as he is, any possible outcome can be worth considering . The film also had fun, excitement, thrill, humor, a bit of romance, a great music scores and everything else that made Star Wars a space opera.… Expand

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MB_Dec 22, 2015

Better than the pre-quels.

Better than the Ewoks films. Better than the Holiday Special. Better than Star Trek 11 and 12. Basically just a remake of Star Wars but with a better script. Could have done with a little trimming.Better than the pre-quels.

Better than the Ewoks films.

Better than the Holiday Special.

Better than Star Trek 11 and 12.

Basically just a remake of Star Wars but with a better script.

Could have done with a little trimming. Nazis symbolism was antiquated and ham fisted for example.

Oh I dunno, it was alright I guess. I'll let the kids see this one at least.… Expand

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Spilly0403Dec 19, 2015

I don't understand some people on this website. They don't like the fact that the plot of this movie is not very original, and I agree with them. But that is not a reason to give this movie a 0 or a 1. This movie has great characters, greatI don't understand some people on this website. They don't like the fact that the plot of this movie is not very original, and I agree with them. But that is not a reason to give this movie a 0 or a 1. This movie has great characters, great dialogue that is very "star wars-y", exciting action scenes and awesome special effects. Now that I say it, this movie reminds me a lot of mad max: fury road. That was also a movie with great characters and special effects, but with an unoriginal story. Therefore I believe that this movie fell victim to the hype train, unlike mad max (which was rated a lot higher by most people). I do understand that this movie has its flaws, but I don't think that it is godawful, like some people do.… Expand

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maydaforthMay 4, 2016

Cracking return to form for Star Wars and a thumping great action movie in its own right, with charisma to spare. JJ Abrams has a gift for getting the most from his performers and its the performances that are the strong point of The ForceCracking return to form for Star Wars and a thumping great action movie in its own right, with charisma to spare. JJ Abrams has a gift for getting the most from his performers and its the performances that are the strong point of The Force Awakens - star making turns from the new leads, a wonderfully creative take on the traditional Star Wars villain by Adam Driver and triumphant returns from the O.T, cast. The story moves briskly but the emotional beats hit hard and the action is as good as you'll see.… Expand

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Tss5078Dec 23, 2015

***THIS IS A NON-SPOILER REVIEW***

For the first time in thirty-two years, the cast of the original Star Wars has reunited, to tell billions of fans around the world, just what happens next. With the largest weekend opening in the history***THIS IS A NON-SPOILER REVIEW***

For the first time in thirty-two years, the cast of the original Star Wars has reunited, to tell billions of fans around the world, just what happens next. With the largest weekend opening in the history of film, and the merchandising off the charts, Does the Force Awakens live up to the hype? Yes and no.

The story starts with Leia (Carrie Fisher) still in charge of the resistance, looking for a missing Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil). The only clue to his location is inside a droid, that is discovered by a planetary scavenger and a former storm trooper, who together embark on a journey to return said droid to the resistance.

As far as special effects, make-up, sound effects, costumes, and 3D goes, this is easily the best Star Wars ever. Even if you're a person who has never seen a Star Wars film, you can't help but be impressed by the visual impact of the film. It's was also amazing to see the old cast back together again for another adventure, but even that somewhat failed to meet my expectation.

Maybe my hopes for this film were too high, but as I watched it, I couldn't help but think that I was just watching A New Hope again! The characters may be different, but throughout the film, certain situations are almost exactly the same. I am sensitive to spoilers, but I will give a small example, using just the description of the story.

A New Hope, Princess Leia sends a droid down to a desert planet with a hidden message, where it is discovered by a young worker, who takes it to Obi Wan and then on to the resistance. The Force Awakens, a droid is send down to a desert planet with a hidden message, where is is discovered by a young scavenger, who takes it to Han Solo and then on to the resistance.

Unfortunately the parallels don't end there, as they continue throughout the entire film. In reading other reviews, some people say it was intentional, to honor the original film, but with one of the largest budgets and audiences ever seen in the industry, why not instead go for originality? That's not the only thing that bothered me, as this film takes place thirty years after the original, the empire has fallen and a new villain has arrived, yet everyone still uses the same ships, blasters, and technology? Has this civilization not progressed at all in three decades?

Aside from the similarity to A New Hope, I did enjoy seeing the cast again, and every actor involved in the new story was outstanding in their own right. Star Wars continues to be the pinnacle of success at the box office that all films are measured by, but I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't tell you, the similarities to the first film are more than just perceived, and in my opinion, they take away a lot from the franchises third trilogy, right from it's very beginning.… Expand

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MalonDec 20, 2015

This movie was fantastic,aside from some minor acting problems (fin) and a little feel of remaking New hope the movie is fun and entertaining to watch.I had my cousin who had never watched a Star Wars movie before and taught its stupid butThis movie was fantastic,aside from some minor acting problems (fin) and a little feel of remaking New hope the movie is fun and entertaining to watch.I had my cousin who had never watched a Star Wars movie before and taught its stupid but she loved it (she is 15).The only thing i realy didnt like is how little Luke we got for a movie that was all for Luke,oh well i am sure he will have a much active role in the Next one.… Expand

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RemDec 20, 2015

It retreads much of the same plot points as A New Hope, but The Force Awakens puts its primary focus on character building rather than world building since this is already a universe we are already familiar with. The new characters areIt retreads much of the same plot points as A New Hope, but The Force Awakens puts its primary focus on character building rather than world building since this is already a universe we are already familiar with. The new characters are likeable and while I saw a certain character death from a mile away, there is no denying that the The Force Awakens isn't just riding on nostalgia, but rather effectively setting up a new story arc through its focus on gorgeous setpieces and more well rounded characters. I would have appreciated if some characters got more screen time, but we have two more films for that.… Expand

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ahnehnoisDec 18, 2015

I went in without any plot spoilers (though I had read some news about production and such) and I wish I'd gone in knowing less, so no spoilers here. However, be aware that if you've seen the original Star Wars and the JJ Abrams Star Trek,I went in without any plot spoilers (though I had read some news about production and such) and I wish I'd gone in knowing less, so no spoilers here. However, be aware that if you've seen the original Star Wars and the JJ Abrams Star Trek, you won't see much new here. Not that this is the worst thing; The Force Awakens can't be accused of any great originality but it beats the hell out of the prequels.

Scattered thoughts:
*John Boyega is the best thing in this movie. He's asked to sell so many different emotions and to convey a difficult character with very little screen time devoted to his backstory, and he somehow makes it work. I wish we'd seen more of him.
*BB-8 is the second best thing. Whatever it is about fake robots and bleeps and blorps, it just works.
*Oscar Isaac is the third best thing, and probably the most skilled actor in it, but he's underused.
*Chewbacca is the movie's principal action hero. Yes, really.
*Mark Hamill has far more stage presence in this movie than he did in any of the originals.
*Rey (Daisy Ridley) demonstrates her strength by complaining about sexual harassment during a battle for no reason. But otherwise is a passable Luke Skywalker redux who will hopefully grow into the role as he did.
*Han Solo and Princess Leia's future is kind of a disappointment.
*Kylo Ren is ridiculously emo, and whiny, and really a disappointment.
*The location shooting is great, and this movie looks much better than the CGI foolishness of the prequels.
*There is mass genocide of people we're given no chance to care about.
*The whole thing takes place in JJ Abrams Time, this weird time warp where it seems like actually less time may have passed on screen than you spent watching it and where people decide to do things and then instantaneously appear wherever they need to be to do them.
*You could drive a Star Destroyer through some of the plot holes.
*Other than lines repeated from earlier Star Wars movies, there isn't much in the way of memorable dialogue.
*Likewise, the new John Williams score is fine, but hardly lives up to perhaps the best known film scores ever.
*Every now and then a decent joke lands.
*The next Star Wars is heavily teased. This won't be the last one, folks. Surprise!

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AxeTDec 19, 2015

In interviews both J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy talk about the task of decoding and recapturing the original "Star Wars". The director says he wanted most of all to create for today's audience that same feeling of awe the original didIn interviews both J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy talk about the task of decoding and recapturing the original "Star Wars". The director says he wanted most of all to create for today's audience that same feeling of awe the original did for him as a kid (who hired to helm this property wouldn't?). This movie probably has done it as well as can be done. The bad news is it simply cannot truly be done short of retread. When the revolutionary original came out in 1977 it set new standards creatively, technically, and as a business model. Sci-fi movies weren't anything new, but taken to that aesthetic level and to such stratospheric success surely was. It created a new space fantasy sub-genre and never had it been so much fun or inspiring at the movies! Flash forward 38 years and thousands of genre movies, TV shows, video games, graphic novels, merchandising galore (ad nauseum), etc. and you have to ask yourself before getting your hopes up too high: How can a new Star Wars ever match the experience anybody (at any age) felt when they saw the first one in the late seventies, those that got it that is? The answer is it cannot, just as the prequels no matter how popular with the youth at the time could not attain that level of newness again. It's about the times we live in. Just think of the sheer endless volume of entertainment choices kids have today whereas decades ago going to a blockbuster movie was more of a big deal. Since then the ever evolving sophisticated VFX spectacle offerings have been increasingly the norm. Even by the time of "Return of the Jedi" in 1983 this was becoming evident. Another factor is you cannot replicate the unknown, against all odds irreverent kind of moviemaking enterprise it began as after it becomes the most successful franchise of all time. They did it once, but by the time of the prequels Lucas was so powerful and revered that the actors were probably too timid to challenge anything he wanted. So with all the money and means still at hand but different people in charge now, how did this one turn out?

Its production value is as huge as expected and the style is thankfully in unison with the previous chapters. J.J.'s solid touch and fresh energetic visual approach work for the storytelling not instead of it. The right dose of humor is there. Ford is good (though I expected more from the character) while the new cast is completely interchangeable with any of hundreds of other young actors. The villain is miscast. There is no doubt this movie was cast with a marketing agenda for diversity. Now does that make it more realistic or do those obvious strategic maneuvers behind the scenes hinder character depth and take you out of the story? It's debatable. The main problem is halfway through I realized I've seen it all before! It's the same plot basically as the original with all the same flourishes updated to today's cinematic standards. It feels extremely calculated rather than original and of its own. Well that's pretty much what every sequel and reboot is. Bigger is more but rarely do they capture the original magic or expand upon it. The real magic goes back to these characters we love and how we felt when we first encountered them. For that matter I'm not sure I even want to see where they are thirty years later just as I wasn't thrilled to actually see what came before the original trilogy. I sure thought I would be, but after it was executed the original itself became forever tainted. When you show the back story or the after story, it inherently kills some of the offscreen mystery we all individually fill in with our own minds. Star Wars is completely geared for episodic sequels though, and this one is probably right on the money (yeah $!) as far as what the studio wanted.
The genius of the original was nobody was asking for it. It was an unknown. The genius of the first sequel was it stayed true but also added new depth and dark textures. Here it's one big nostalgia fest with a sheen of high spectacle gloss. They didn't take any chances. Instead of focusing on an original story the script makes sure to connect the dots. This checklist formulaic mentality is ruining big tent pole movies these days which leave me bored and only admiring of the incredible artifice of it all not the movie itself, and that aspect is incredible here if not that old inimitable magic.

The look is far superior to the prequels yes (I don't fault George for pushing digital though, and all his critics fail to realize he will ultimately go down as an innovator of the entire medium rather than an artist working within it like say Spielberg). Fortunately the 3D pretty much delivers, at least better than most now which idiotically hold back on it. If anything is completely conducive to 3D it's Star Wars.

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MattBrady99Dec 22, 2015

"Chewie, we're home".

The Force Awakens is a continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as"Chewie, we're home".

The Force Awakens is a continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as well as heroes from the former Rebel Alliance.

It's been awhile since we've seen a Star Wars movie hit theaters and the last one wasn't that great. Fans today are still not over what George Lucas did. Then the news came out about a 7th film in one of the biggest and most iconic franchise of all time, but that only made fans more worried. Everyone had doubts over J.J. Abrams directing a new Star Wars movie, because Star Wars is one of the BIGGEST movies ever and fans seriously don't want another Phantom Menace on their hands, but after seeing the movie I can safely say that J.J. Abrams nailed it.

J.J. Abrams broke his back making this movie, I mean taking on a project like this is a big deal. Abrams himself is a fan of the original Star Wars movies and while watching this movie I could tell. He put everything in this movie and it absolutely paid off. I can't imagine anyone else directing this movie and I think it's a perfect idea for a Star Wars fan (like Abrams) to direct the movie, because he knows his roots better than Lucas. Abrams really listened to fans and this isn't the first time a director did that, I mean with J.J. Abrams wanting to make a good Star Wars movie, he wants to get everything nailed down perfectly and the best way he could do that is by listening to what people what. Abrams did fantastic job directing this movie as he added a mix of A New Hope, the old school film making and a little bit of a Star Trek feel to it.

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega play new character's in the Star Wars saga and both of them are unknown stars to some people. Both of them deliver a great performance and their characters were enjoyable to watch. The characters themselves are interesting, you care for them and you have a little glimpse of their back story that makes you want to know more about them. All the characters in the movie are great and I'm talking about the old and new characters.

Now lets talk about the villain 'Kylo Ken' played by Adam Driver. This might honestly be the most fleshed out, human and understandable villain we've had since Vader, now I'm not saying he's the next Vader or he's up up there with Vader, but he is a menacing villain that's quite frightening at times. He's not the type of villain that's just evil or tries to have a clear motivation that's done poorly in other movies, but here (Without spoiling everything) is more than that. He was a great villain and just his presence can make anyone go silent.

I loved the use of the CGI in this movie. Abrams went back to original way of filming things and that's blending the CGI into the background that this universe is set in, and it's execution was beautiful. Now when I think about it, the whole movie is one big "f**k you" to George Lucas and how this movie avoids the things that we hated in the prequels (two of them is the use of CGI and Jar Jar).

To those wondering if Luke Skywalker is in the movie and again without giving much away, yes, he is.

Now for the flaws: A lot of people have said that The Force Awakens is basically a remake of A New Hope and I do agree on that. Some might have no problem with that and that's fine be me, but there were some call backs that felt a bit force (No pun intended).

I already talked about how amazing the visual effect's look, but some effect's were a bit noticeable. I think some of the noticeable effect's were some of the CGI character's. But all that a side, the rest of the effect's was really good.

Overall The Force Awakens is a great Star Wars movie and it feels good saying that. It's way way better than the prequels and Return of the Jedi. It's absolutely worth seeing.

P.S. Here is something for those people who are going to spoil this movie for others. "Those attempting to spoil Star Wars for others, know that it's the most attention you'll likely receive in life". - Quote by Chris Stuckmann… Expand

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MouthofSauronDec 19, 2015

The Force Awakens is a welcome return to the lived-in universe of the well-loved original trilogy. The characters are engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story adeptly balances the old and the new. TFA's greatest flaw is its plot,The Force Awakens is a welcome return to the lived-in universe of the well-loved original trilogy. The characters are engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story adeptly balances the old and the new. TFA's greatest flaw is its plot, which is essentially a rehash of A New Hope. The story is fleshed out in a different way, but the bones of the tale remain similar, sometimes to a fault. Despite this, TFA manages to recapture the beauty and escapism that embodied the original trilogy and was so lacking in the prequels, a warm return to a galaxy, far, far away...… Expand

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monster0420Jan 20, 2016

A great movie and a great return to the Star Wars franchise! Brought back the best feeling of standing and waiting in line for hours waiting for the new Star Wars film! Gives me hope for the next trilogy!

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juangonzalezDec 25, 2015

I don't understand the hate. First pass viewing I too found it easy to be critical and compare it for following elements of Star Wars and Empire too closely. But on closer inspection, I think this was exactly the right thing to do. PackedI don't understand the hate. First pass viewing I too found it easy to be critical and compare it for following elements of Star Wars and Empire too closely. But on closer inspection, I think this was exactly the right thing to do. Packed with elements and feelings that made those two (particularly Empire so great). I also found that when I watched it again, I was struck by the quality of the scenes (music, dialogue, humor, cinematography, etc). I found some scenes pure magic. Again, I don't get the hate, I think the haters aren't true fans. I was 7 when the first movie came out and probably saw it 27 times in the theaters throughout the years (that's what megafans did in those days in the Midwest). I thought Rey was fabulous. Calm and patience make her a natural with the force. Maz, Fin, etc. All good stuff.… Expand

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SpangleDec 20, 2015

The Force Awakens is a great film. Not only does it brilliantly set up Episodes VIII and IX with some great story material, it has some great characters. Finn, Rey, BB-8, Poe Dameron, General Hux, and especially Kylo Ren, are some seriouslyThe Force Awakens is a great film. Not only does it brilliantly set up Episodes VIII and IX with some great story material, it has some great characters. Finn, Rey, BB-8, Poe Dameron, General Hux, and especially Kylo Ren, are some seriously great characters. Even more, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, and Adam Driver, are fantastic actors and do a great job here. I cannot wait to see where the series goes from here. JJ Abrams does a great job blending new and old here by giving diehards the nostalgia they crave and giving the new generation the new adventures they crave. The writing was strong and the special effects were out of this world. The score was great, but should not win the Oscar for Best ORIGINAL Score due to just being a copy-paste of previous Star Wars scores with some new tracks alongside the ones of old. My main problem with Episode IV and then the prequels were the whiny characters and thankfully that is not the case here. At no point are they whiny and this really elevates the film. I think much of the criticism in regards to characterization and story are kind of stupid admittedly because this is the first of a trilogy. Of course nothing feels explained or fleshed out...there is nearly five more hours of story to be told.… Expand

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rbgerrishDec 19, 2015

IT was amazing, and exactly what it needed to be. The visuals were much better than the prequels, character development was great, and the environments and world were outstanding!

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SirSepctacularDec 18, 2015

Not disappointed at all!

Music: Well, not much to say, it was good. As well pretty similar to this from past episodes (as it had the same composer). It can be good information, that we could hear some good old tracks, that we alreadyNot disappointed at all!

Music:
Well, not much to say, it was good. As well pretty similar to this from past episodes (as it had the same composer). It can be good information, that we could hear some good old tracks, that we already knew.

Plot:
Story was OK, and i wasn't bored by the most part of the movie, but i guess movie was missing overall backstory, so we wasn't sure what happen in past 30 years. I was pretty disappointed about the end, because i heard some spoilers about it, and it destroyed the whole climax. :V

Visual:
We've got similar climate to this from old trilogy. But in this case, director had more opportunities to make this universe alive. I was enjoying every single second of this beautiful balance between CGI and good old-fashioned SW.

There is much emotions, that I rly can't express, as it's my first review ever, but there was something about this movie that kept me saying in my mind "OHH MY GOSH OHH MY GOSH OHH MY SGOSH" the whole time. I guess I'm not ready enough to tell you all i feel about this movie, but all I want you to know is that, it's definitely worth watching.… Expand

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Verschiel16Dec 18, 2015

Star Wars is a new revival for the beloved franchise that defines the movie until now. It is as brilliant, vibrant and brash as the light saber which symbolizes for the entirety of the movie. The force awakens is a step right back to theStar Wars is a new revival for the beloved franchise that defines the movie until now. It is as brilliant, vibrant and brash as the light saber which symbolizes for the entirety of the movie. The force awakens is a step right back to the glory days of the saga which Disney, Lucasfilm and JJ Abrams worked hardly on. They created a movie masterpiece that will hopefully form a trilogy as good as the original. The film is step in the heart of the 21st century but at the same time keeps the franchise's traditional elements. The introduction of new leads who are full of hope and strength that course through the movie. Rey is steadfast, brave and smart. She portrays with grace yet strong and defiant. Finn adds a lighter and funnier mood to the movie with his humor. But he is also passionate for those he holds dear. BB 8 is full of life which will make another fan favorite. Kylo Ren is relentless but insecure. Such a fresh idea to show the villains' insecurities.The original cast, of course, aren't left out of the spotlight just yet. The triumphant return of the saga's original characters helped in shaping this movie. The Force awakens is full of new light and new ideas. It is visually grand with a clear and concise plot and with leads that will shine as the new stewards of the franchise. There are some moments in the movie that would make you reminisce the love you had for the movie over thirty years ago. I applaud Abrams for creating a modern version of Star Wars with its trademark elements. The unexpected fates of characters and the strong portrayal as the villain can stand at par with the original. Fueled by strong performances, stunning visual effects, and plot's well thought-of path, The Force Awakens stands as a great revival of a franchise loved by all. This movie will defiantly catch the hearts of movie-goers for years to come and definitely define a new era of popular culture.… Expand

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NigelJan 19, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a ride. Within a couple of thrilling hours all memory of the prequels are well and truly laid to rest. The Force Awakens recaptures the core feeling and experience of the original trilogy in spades, whilst introducing refreshing new characters, locations and concepts.

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega are two magnificent acting talents to be leading the franchise into the future, and Rey is the perfect female lead Star Wars so desperately needed to bring the films into the 21st century. The dynamic between her, Finn and Poe is electric, and Poe's contribution to proceedings will hopefully grow as the trilogy plays out; he seems a real gem of a character already.

Adam Driver plays perhaps a more interesting and layered version of Darth Vader in Kylo Ren, displaying the internal conflict of a transition to the dark side through his fine acting. Those moments Ren lashes out in rage at control panels and electrical equipment with his crackling cross-guard lightsaber are shocking to say the least and show us we have an unpredictable and inexperienced villain who is clearly going through a very rough time mentally. The reveal that Ren is in fact the son of Han and Leia is tragic, and one I didn't see coming. If anyone was in any doubt as to whether he could live up to Vader as a central villain, those doubts would have been shattered the moment he slayed the Star Wars fan favourite, his own father. Although perhaps an unpopular turning point, this scene will surely prove to shape the events of the next two films and gives the audience reason to hate Ren even more than they did Vader.

The set design and props for the film are stunning and prove old filming techniques and methods still have a vital role to play in modern cinema. Some of the creature animatronics were unbelievable in intricacy and seeing the Millennium Falcon in all its glory once more was worth the ticket price alone.

The lightsaber duels felt weighty and grounded in reality, with the inexperience and vulnerability of the lightsaber users clearly evident. A scene involving a lightsaber-wielding Finn getting beaten by a furious stormtrooper and his staff was one of the standout moments of the movie and dared to venture into new Star Wars territory.

Although certain scenes felt unnecessary or too long (the rathtars attacking the Falcon springs to mind immediately) The Force Awakens takes it's audience on a journey back to the space opera 70s but also on a path to the future of this expansive universe. I went into the cinema with incredibly high expectations and was not disappointed. Christmas 2017 cannot come sooner. Luke might even get a line this time!… Expand

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SquadPoopJan 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are a Star Wars fanboy then please get off the internet, and go back to your special little corner where the only movies in the world that matter are the original trilogy, please, its time for the grownups to talk.

Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens is a good movie. That is a summary of it all. However for more reasons, just continue reading. Lets start with the story, people are complaining that it is a terrible rip off of A New Hope, and my response is: So what? Does this reasoning mean that you also hate A New Hope? Does it mean that this movie recreates it badly? No. It retells the story in a way that is familiar and also fresh. The cinematography helps the feeling of hugeness and epicness that JJ Abrams wanted, in the action scenes the camera is moving at a pace that feels intense but also lets the audience see what is happening and let them breathe, during more soft moments, Abrams lets the camera linger and slowly move to help immerse us into the scene, basically the camera work and lighting is phenomenal. The dialogue and character interactions and acting are also well done, people may not remember, but the acting and dialogue for A New Hope wasn't as brilliant as we think today. People may argue that there are plot holes and plot points that don't make sense, but guess what? ITS THE FIRST IN A TRILOGY. They are bound to explain it, there are 2 more movies coming. There is also the argument that the villain Kylo Ren shouldn't have been beaten so quickly, but guess what? He was still in training. I wonder if people just forget the scene when Hux is talking to Snoke, and Snoke clearly says: "bring me Ren, it is time to complete his training" so that argument is invalid. Basically this is a good movie, and unfortunately, it has reached the point where suddenly its cool to hate it because "Yeah, I'm different." and that is a shame. Don't let those people defer you, because most likely they are a bunch of fanboys who know nothing about film making and just want to dislike something because it doesn't reach the standards they set. I would highly recommend seeing this movie… Expand

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PeabarterJan 9, 2016

Great special effects, but short on original story line and character development. It appears that Disney feels that you can't restart the Star Wars franchise by bothering to develop interesting characters to set the stage for the next 4Great special effects, but short on original story line and character development. It appears that Disney feels that you can't restart the Star Wars franchise by bothering to develop interesting characters to set the stage for the next 4 movies. Instead, they were too busy setting up the next special effects scene. They better get it right next time or my patience and attendance will wait for a video rental service. I did not appreciate the portrait of Kylo Ren having temper tantrums with his light saber when things didn't go his way. Aren't Jedi trained to control their emotions? He is no Darth Vader. Taking off the mask was a mistake and made him lose much of his mystique.… Expand

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BibafattyDec 24, 2015

The movie is about an 8.5 to 9. Voted 10 because like most online polls you have to vote to the extreme since people will say its either 0 or 10. So vote with the heart. If you don't drown yourself in science babble or cry about it notThe movie is about an 8.5 to 9. Voted 10 because like most online polls you have to vote to the extreme since people will say its either 0 or 10. So vote with the heart. If you don't drown yourself in science babble or cry about it not being a perfect film you will enjoy it. If you are the type that hangs on every little flaw and cant accept anything but yourself as perfect you likely won't. Take it as you will.… Expand

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SenseiAgotDec 28, 2015

I loved this movie. It's not a perfect 10 but i'm giving it one because there are way too many morons who are giving it a 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 to this movie, failing to recognize at the very least the craftsmanship behind it. Is this really aI loved this movie. It's not a perfect 10 but i'm giving it one because there are way too many morons who are giving it a 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 to this movie, failing to recognize at the very least the craftsmanship behind it. Is this really a movie deserving a 0? Are you completely nuts? There's a limit to be a hater (or a fanboy). Normally i would give it an 8 or 8.5, maybe, when i just left the theater, i would have gave it a 9, but because of all the retarded people who are giving it a 0 (REALLY????), i'm going the other way.… Expand

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DonnySniperDec 19, 2015

By far better than Episode 1-3, on one level with Episode 4-6, maybe even better.

Dear Team of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I was flashed. The first time for about ten years. After Episode 1-3, Episode 7 brings Star Wars back to theBy far better than Episode 1-3, on one level with Episode 4-6, maybe even better.

Dear Team of Star Wars: The Force Awakens,

I was flashed. The first time for about ten years. After Episode 1-3, Episode 7 brings Star Wars back to the roots. There are only actors who know what they are doing and everytime they do it, you see that they love Star Wars. Everytime we recognize the spirit of the old movies (some on here call it "ripoff from previous movies", I would never call it like that) we see the spirit of the new movies based on the Originals. We see a mixture of drama, great humour, lovely nostalgia, hatred and sadness. I am just glad about this new Episode of Star Wars and I am looking forward to the next Movie. The entire Team of Star Wars Episode 7 brought the original Star Wars Trilogy back.
Thank you!
A Fan.… Expand

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omegamarxDec 19, 2015

cualquiera que haya disfrutado los episodios IV, V y VI de la saga va a disfrutar mucho esta septima entrega. La trama es atrapante con algunos pequeños giros de comedia que la hacen mas llevadera y muy buenos efectos visuales.

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RyFoxDec 19, 2015

I greatly enjoyed this movie to be honest. I can say part of it was probably due to nostalgia since Star Wars was one of the first series of movies I watched. The story also kept me hooked throughout and I enjoyed the effects. So if you haveI greatly enjoyed this movie to be honest. I can say part of it was probably due to nostalgia since Star Wars was one of the first series of movies I watched. The story also kept me hooked throughout and I enjoyed the effects. So if you have the chance, I recommend watching this movie.… Expand

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ellesDec 22, 2015

Some of these reviewers are clearly trolls, I mean 0 out of 10 for a film of this magnitude, seriously? well its the only attention they are gonna get, bye bye trolls Star Wars and its millions of fans have struck back. The Force Awakens isSome of these reviewers are clearly trolls, I mean 0 out of 10 for a film of this magnitude, seriously? well its the only attention they are gonna get, bye bye trolls Star Wars and its millions of fans have struck back. The Force Awakens is the biggest and best film in the Galaxy.… Expand

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Traitor101666Dec 23, 2015

As a fan of Star Wars since the early 80s I was looking forward to this film - and was glad it delivered on all fronts. This is an immensely enjoyable romp, and yes it does retread some old ground from A New Hope, but that is notAs a fan of Star Wars since the early 80s I was looking forward to this film - and was glad it delivered on all fronts. This is an immensely enjoyable romp, and yes it does retread some old ground from A New Hope, but that is not necessarily a bad thing in my eyes. The new characters are very likeable and believable, and the film is mainly well paced throughout and although the running time is over 2 hours it doesn't feel long. Harrison Ford puts in a great performance as well, reminding us why we loved the original films.

JJ Abrams is obviously a fan of the series, there are several nods to extended universe in the film as well as a plethora of references to previous films. I thought Kylo Ren was a great baddie, the actor plays him as very calm yet at the same time mentally unhinged. Yes he's not that powerful compared to previous baddies but as was mentioned at one point, he hasn't completed his training - so this is just setting him up for the next films.

People moaning about leader Snoke being computer generated - you do realise he's meant to be a hologram of the character? Also there are some plot holes which don't make sense around the main characters skills but until we have seen the rest of the trilogy we need to let those go as I'm sure they may have some back story which will explain this. My only issue was the too brief appearance of Mark Hamill, but it seems like he will have a much bigger part in the next film.

Everyone I know who has been to see this has loved this film, so not sure why so many people don't like it on this site, guess people just don't like the lack of back story in the film about why the galaxy is in the state it is, who the main characters are etc. But I'm guessing we'll get that in the next film, so I just enjoyed a great action romp with a sense of nostalgia and didn't think too much about it.… Expand

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papeadojhonDec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens es una película innegablemente entretenida, J.J. Abrams hizo un excelente trabajo mostrándonos una nueva perspectiva de Star Wars, pero considere que así como es entretenida, también tiene muchos problemas, por ejemplo: considere que el segundo y tercer acto fueron muy rápido, hasta ser un poco confusa. También considere que The Force Awakens se aferra mucho en la fórmula clásica de Star Wars, muchos cosas aquí ya se han visto allá, sobre todo con Episode IV-A New Hope, muchos fans pidieron que esta nueva pelicula debía mantener elementos de las películas clásicas, porque muchos errores de las precuelas se basan en eso, y sí, en The Force Awakens algunos elementos clásicos funcionan, pero la mayoría de ellos en vez de funcionar parecen mas bien reciclados, y a veces la película es un poco predecible gracias a eso. El CGI aquí, es muy bueno, no se siente abrumador (parte de eso se debe al uso de efectos prácticos, gracias J.J. Abrams), pero mi problema se enfoca es en el Motion Capture, los personajes tales como Maz Kanata o también el Líder Snoke, son obviamente CGI, no son personajes innovadores como Gollum o incluso César (Planeta de Los Simios). También otra cosa que no me gustó es la relación entre los nuevos personajes, NO los personajes en sí, me encanto la forma en que los personajes se desarrollaron, sus historias, lo que no me gustó fue como se relacionaron, sí Finn ayuda a escapar a Poe Dameron, luego se encuentra con Rey y blablablá, hasta ahí bien, pero la forma en que su relación (los 3) se desarrolló se sintió muy rápida, hasta a veces forzada (mención especial a cuando Finn se reencuentra con Poe Dameron cuando creyó que había muerto, y cuando se encuentran se tratan como si fueran amigos de toda la vida, cuando en realidad la escena en que ellos se conocen no dura ni 10 minutos), ahora que lo pienso, hay varios errores muy notables que para fans de star wars pueden ser mortales, no he terminado. Otra vez, con elementos reciclados, esta vez con la nueva base estelar de la primera orden, que si si, es 10 veces más grande que la estrella de la muerte y es súper intimidante y eso, pero al igual que en A New Hope, en realidad no fue muy difícil de destruir, plan-punto débil-boom ¿se entiende? Otros personajes nuevos SÍ se sienten forzados como Maz Kanata (que desperdicio de potencial de un personaje memorable), a quien sentí que trataron como que de hacerla una nueva Yoda (por favor), el líder supremo snoke tampoco me gustó mucho que digamos. Probablemente lo que menos me gusto de la película fue la rapidez con la que Rey se convirtió en un Jedi, de un momento a otro ya puede manipular mentes y profesionalmente manejar un sable de luz sin entrenamiento alguno (por favor). Creo que ya abrume mucho con todo o malo que parece que ya no puede haber algo bueno, pero no es verdad, y no me malentiendan, The Force Awakens es una película muy entretenida, disfrutable y muy agradable de ver, lo admito estuve súper emocionado, pero también estaba muy preocupado, todo el primer acto es PERFECTO pero raramente el punto débil de esta película es lo rápido que fue, que no se dieron cuenta de que muchas cosas se forzaron, y otras cosas que pudieron ser épicas, no se aprovecharon, así como también se aferraron demasiado a la formula clásica en vez de preocuparse más de ser independiente y única. Sí, los intentos de esta película de ser súper épica son mayormente fallidos, cuando en realidad solo fue disfrutable, entretenida, y si, a veces sorprendente en algunas cosas, pero no súper épica. No salí del cine decepcionado ni mucho menos, la recomiendo fuertemente si quieres pasar un buen rato. Algunos fans se decepcionaran, otros la odiaran, otros la amaran, otros (como yo) pensaran que solo estuvo bien). Sé que es inoportuno, pero si me gusto el personaje de Kylo Ren como villano, y ¡Valla sorpresa! (los que ya la vieron me entenderán). Como resultado le daré a Star Wars: The Force Awakens 7/10 (B+).… Expand

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PepefromageDec 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a fan of the first trilogy like JJ Abraham, i would say the movie respect the spirit of the 5 to 6 era. Some of the complains i heard were about the sidelined of certain character. I suppose the absence of Luke Skywalker was a BIG part of the complain. Actually i don't understand the need to see him at the end of the movie... We could have saved him for the next movies. J.J. Abraham is no stupid . But like Kylo Rhen(who is a fan of Darth Vader) he's a big fan of the franchise and we could see that .So many scenes taken from the old star wars movies: twisted family relations , big ship battles, light saber duel,even a death star to destroy etc... From a teacher point of view , he would get a low score for the cut and paste feel of the whole thing.The plot is dedicated for a six years old child to comprehend. So leave your brain at the lobby and enjoy the ride at least for the new actors who did a decent job.… Expand

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starrdoggDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a perfect movie, but I thought it was a highly enjoyable one, and a triumphant return to the franchise after a decade away. The negatives have been hammered home, and yes, this movie borrows A LOT from A New Hope, but it honestly didn't bother me all that much until the very end (did we really need ANOTHER movie ending with the Rebels exploiting a weakness in a Death Star!?).

That said, I thought this movie had a lot of positives that far outweighed the one major negative.The Force Awakens nails the vibe and look of the original trilogy, something the prequels whiffed on completely. I also loved the new characters, as Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren all had compelling stories, and all three actors did fantastic jobs in their roles. Compelling characters were perhaps the biggest flaw of the prequels, and this more than makes up for it. Surprisingly, this movie had some legitimately funny scenes, something we haven't seen in a Star Wars movie since maybe Empire. Oh, and the action scenes were great and the aliens were cool (as a fanboy, I feel compelled to point this out).

All in all, this movie neither exceeded my expectations, nor did it disappoint me. It's far better than the prequels and a wonderful start to a new trilogy. I just hope they take these wonderful characters and this fantastic new world in which they exist and put them to a more creative use the next time around. For now though, I'm happy with this movie, and I'll absolutely be seeing it again.… Expand

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adam32492Dec 21, 2015

If You're expecting a lot of character development and unforeseen twists in the plot to a formula story, you won't get it. The main character (Rey) is obviously Skywalker's daughter but it delivers the action scenes you expect. Don't waitIf You're expecting a lot of character development and unforeseen twists in the plot to a formula story, you won't get it. The main character (Rey) is obviously Skywalker's daughter but it delivers the action scenes you expect. Don't wait for any scenes after the credits for this is not a marvel studios movie.… Expand

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MrMadMonkey18Dec 19, 2015

This movie is better then it looks.Im not saying its the best star wars movie ever but it has quite amazing acting and the trailer looks amazing.I also love how the characters look older now.

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MatthewEDec 21, 2015

To be honest I had some issues with The Force Awakens. Several different writers (J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt) worked on the story, and it shows a certain mishmash.

However, the combination of humor, thrills, nostalgiaTo be honest I had some issues with The Force Awakens. Several different writers (J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt) worked on the story, and it shows a certain mishmash.

However, the combination of humor, thrills, nostalgia and (yes) powerful storytelling should satisfy most Star Wars fans as it did me. The Force is definitely with it.

I am looking forward to seeing the next episode, hoping that it will be a real classic.… Expand

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DarthNihilusDec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like the film's villain, Kylo Ren, I'm torn between the light and the dark. The fan in me wants to love this movie but the critic in me is sorely disappointed.

The Good

The movie has amazing visuals and high production values that will not disappoint. It was great to see the Millenium Falcon on Jakku in IMAX 3D. The worlds were beautifully designed and full of life. I was interested to see the Force used in a new way (i.e. Kylo Ren stopping a blaster bolt in mid air). There was a feeling of nostalgia while watching the film that people who grew up with the franchise would only get. The lightsaber battles were decent when compared to the highly stylistic duels of the prequels.

The background villain (Supreme Leader Snoke) was menacing and cool. I wanted to see a lot more of him. The movie is highly entertaining and that's the best thing going for it. The story, while it has been done before, offers a lot of potential for the future. Its a good starting point for the new trilogy.

The Bad

This movie felt like a 2+hr fan service flick filled with forced humor and cliched story elements. The biggest problem with the Force Awakens is the narrative. There was absolutely ZERO character development. Finn meets Poe and helps him escape, they don't meet again until later and are suddenly best friends? Finn crash lands right near where Rey lives from Orbit? Rey discovers she is force sensitive and is able to master the Jedi Mind Trick at will? Finn, a non-force sensitive male is able to duel on par with Kylo Ren (who's had YEARS of training under Luke and Snoke)? Rey picks up a lightsaber and beats Kylo Ren easily with no prior experience with dueling or the force? These moments were confusing and extremely frustrating. Not to mention the big reveal that Ren is Han Solo and Leia's son felt cheap and rushed. Han Solo's death was no surprise either, anyone with a brain saw that coming miles away.

Captain Phasma looked cool but did nothing to advance the plot at all. She was basically eye candy for nerds. I felt like this movie could have been a lot better if it had taken some risks. This was basically a rehash of the original trilogy right down to every storyline.

The humor in the movie felt out of place and forced. This isn't a Marvel movie, its Star Wars! things are supposed to feel natural even the laughs. This movie suffers from an identity crisis. Say all you want about the Prequels but at least they were something new that none of us had ever seen before.

The single most frustrating thing is that after sitting through the movie I have no idea what the title was in reference to? None of the other movies had that problem:

The Phantom Menace (The Sith reappear)
Attack of the Clones (The Clone Wars Began)
Revenge of the Sith (The Sith take over the galaxy)
A New Hope (Luke begins the path towards saving the galaxy)
Empire Strikes Back (Vader captures everyone and beats Luke)
Return of the Jedi (Luke defeats Vader and the Emperor)
The Force Awakens (???)… Expand

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grueygtwoeyMay 7, 2016

I enjoyed this very much. The focus appears to have been to create an entertaining movie that can appeal to everyone, of all ages, genders, not just Star Wars fans, and it is a massive success on that respect.

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whereamiMay 10, 2016

This was a good movie, perhaps not a great one but it should be setting up great things hopefully. As a middle aged fan who didn’t care too much for the prequels I liked the fact that it mirrored the original movie, although I can see thatThis was a good movie, perhaps not a great one but it should be setting up great things hopefully. As a middle aged fan who didn’t care too much for the prequels I liked the fact that it mirrored the original movie, although I can see that this would be a problem for some. It’s not without original elements - BB8 is a perfect mix of new and old, Kylo Ren is a type of villain we haven’t seen in the Star Wars Universe (more three dimensional Darth Vader or Darth Maul), Finn is a new type of character and the flight through the ruins of Imperial ships was inspired. I thought the character of Rey, whilst likable and well played by Daisy Ridley, could have done with a weakness of some description to balance things out – I’m not sure where they can go with this character as she already seems to be an able and fully formed Jedi. Overall, entertaining and well-made but definitely room for improvement.… Expand

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TagirixJul 7, 2016

Personally, I mistunderstand the people saying that Episode VII is bad, it's actually not. They released a new movie, c'mon! It's a great moment to joy! I was into the plot, all characters were awesome. If you have not watched the film yet, IPersonally, I mistunderstand the people saying that Episode VII is bad, it's actually not. They released a new movie, c'mon! It's a great moment to joy! I was into the plot, all characters were awesome. If you have not watched the film yet, I definitely recommend.… Expand

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tywinlanniMay 31, 2016

Okay so when I first saw this I was slightly disappointed because I wanted Luke to show up and kick a** at the end but now - I love this movie, like actually LOVE it. seen it five times, again last night and enjoyed it more than ever. and youOkay so when I first saw this I was slightly disappointed because I wanted Luke to show up and kick a** at the end but now - I love this movie, like actually LOVE it. seen it five times, again last night and enjoyed it more than ever. and you know what, I actually lilke StarKiller Base - yeah I know, crazy, but I like it, I think its a funny twist on the Death Star, I like the way it sucks the life out of a star then spews it back out as a weapon. Who gives a **** if its not science, since when has that mattered to Star Wars??? Like, how can the Millenium Falcon fly in atmosphere, it has no aerodynamic qualities at all, no flaps or rudders, but no one ever complained about that? I cant actually believe people use this as a criticsm of this film. Starkiller is great, and while I'm on, I like Snoke as well. He's creepy and a good design. Voice by Serkis is good. Looks like he’s had some kind close encounter with a lightsaber on his forehead, nice design. BB8 is just flat out awesome. Perfect.… Expand

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BikbonJul 27, 2016

Good:
The characters
The special effects
The humour
The Star Wars feel
The music
The new bad guy

Bad:
The CGI monsters
No Luke (almost)
The dream sequence????

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dargis49Apr 20, 2017

To all the haters ragging on the story. It was necessary to make it feel like the original trilogy. To get the loyalists back and introduce Star Wars to a new generation. This film was masterfully done.