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ComandanteCobraJan 12, 2016

Not perfect but entertaining: To sum up better than episode 1,2,3 worse than the old trilogy and Rogue one.
The good: 1) It's the seventh installment of a long movie franchise and It is a decent film...a quite rare fact on its own. It couldNot perfect but entertaining: To sum up better than episode 1,2,3 worse than the old trilogy and Rogue one.
The good: 1) It's the seventh installment of a long movie franchise and It is a decent film...a quite rare fact on its own. It could have been so much worse if you think of the poor quality sequels of other long movie franchise (Transformers films series for example) 2)It has the same feeling of the old trilogy 3)The original trilogy actors are well integrated in the plot and do not make only a brief cameo. 4)It has humour but not too much 5)It is enjoyable for a young public without being boring for an adult. 6)It makes spectator want more. 7)No gungans, no midichlorian, no annoying children!!!!
The bad: 1) The main villain of this episode is not that impressive...almost a little dumb. 2) Plot not too original 3) After the first view in theatre loose his appeal. Keeping in mind that is a sequel give this movie a try.… Expand

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nachonaJan 8, 2016

Just incredible, the feelings, the emotions, being the first star wars movie i see on a cinema i want to watch it 30 times more, but it gave us more questions than answers we had before, also there's not that much originality to it, kindaJust incredible, the feelings, the emotions, being the first star wars movie i see on a cinema i want to watch it 30 times more, but it gave us more questions than answers we had before, also there's not that much originality to it, kinda similar to episode IV. that's why the 7.… Expand

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rohitkishoreJan 10, 2016

The Force Awakens strikes all the right chords, emotional and narrative, to feel both familiar and exhilaratingly new. Filled with incident, movement and speed, dusted with light layers of tarnished "used future" grime. It captures theThe Force Awakens strikes all the right chords, emotional and narrative, to feel both familiar and exhilaratingly new. Filled with incident, movement and speed, dusted with light layers of tarnished "used future" grime. It captures the kinetic energy that made the first film, from 1977, such a revelation to filmgoers who marveled at Lucas’s mashup of B movies, Saturday-morning serials, Japanese historical epics and mythic heft.… Expand

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saxonblue71Jan 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When it became obvious, very early in the movie, that The Force Awakens was going to deliberately and cynically rehash the storyline from the original trilogy, I was almost tempted to dislike the movie. However, I was soon swept up in the scenery and action and, despite myself, really had a great time.

So, what was particularly good?
1. I was particularly taken with the character of Rey. For the heroic lead to be a girl was refreshing. And she wasn't the typical glamour girl in distress either. Rey started out independent and capable, and her looks were tomboyish and unglamorous. I liked that.
2. The spaceship graveyard near the beginning. In addition to being visually stunning, it was an elegant way to generate that feeling of depth in the setting, without getting bogged down in world-building.
3. The pace was non-stop. Even on the occasions when the movie shifted from action to drama, the movie remained a rollercoaster ride.
4. The action scenes were punchy and exciting. This is particularly refreshing after the long (and not especially dramatic) battles and fight scenes of the prequels.
5. The lack of Jar Jar Binks, ewoks, or any similarly annoying character. In fact, BB-8 (the new droid) is surprisingly charming and entertaining.

So, what could have been done better?
1. Didn't like the re-use of the rolling text at the beginning of the movie. I didn't think they were brilliant in the original movies, and it's now 2015/16.
2. I thought that humanising a storm trooper was a great idea, but I thought Finn's desertion from the First Order was a bit too rushed.
3. Kylo Ren is a whiny teenage brat. As the main villain of the movie, he lacked convincing menace. I always thought he was going to get his ass handed to him. It shows that giving a villain a backstory and believable emotions isn't always a good idea.
4. I'm over the whole Rebels vs Empire/First Order thing. The setting has more to offer than that.
5. I'm over the blowing up of Death Stars. I didn't want to see it again.
6. Poe Dameron should have stayed dead. He wasn't a crucial or charming enough to warrant bringing him back near the end.

Overall, the pros outweighed the cons by a significant margin, and I look forward to the next movie.

By the way, who else thinks that Snoke could be Tarkin?… Expand

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Pw77Jan 11, 2016

Enjoyable but found wanting. Watched it twice. Ren is the wink link after the first hr. Tauted as the best villain since vader in the promotional materials, but as soon as he removed the mask he took on a different demeanour. Too unusualEnjoyable but found wanting. Watched it twice. Ren is the wink link after the first hr. Tauted as the best villain since vader in the promotional materials, but as soon as he removed the mask he took on a different demeanour. Too unusual looking in this role without menace, just looked like a weirdo and although driver is 32 he looked and acted like a teen. They could of made him and the ridiculous CGI Snoke far better. He shouldn't of been unmasked or if he did give him character. Not to mention fin/especially Rey getting the better of him. Silly and over rushed. I don't know why since vader and the underused Maul, with the exception to palpatine that SW villains have fans complaining, just look at the extra capt phasma.

I can live with the loosely rehashed ANH story but we kind of got that in ROTJ too. So it's an obvious tie in to success, as that's what we loved but come on, 3 times?

It's pretty much Rey/Fins movie the first half and Harrison ford still pulls off Han Solo. I liked the movie overall, quite enjoyed the characters like BB8 and good to see chewie back, not sure about leia? Again her presence in this film was odd.
Visually it looks better then the prequels. I've taken a few wks to write this as i just wanted to take it all in. People I know who watched it enjoyed what they saw. The die hard fans were more critical along the lines of what the negative reviews have said.

I'll buy it when it's released and it's one of those that's watchable enough. A good Star Wars movie but definitely not on par with the classics, not even Jedi. Still 3rd biggest film of all time so far, so something other than just hype is keeping some happy.
I found 7 a justified score taking everything into consideration despite quite big frustrations.… Expand

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DelphiosJan 16, 2016

It's nice, satisfying and "oddly" frustrating, like a beautiful birthday cake that is eaten till only one last peace is left. Like that birthday cake has aged after it was put in the fridge, has the star wars in the Force Awakens aged. But itIt's nice, satisfying and "oddly" frustrating, like a beautiful birthday cake that is eaten till only one last peace is left. Like that birthday cake has aged after it was put in the fridge, has the star wars in the Force Awakens aged. But it has aged backwards, from the mature wine of Empire strikes back has it turned into a childlike grape juice. And like grape juice is it nice to take in but not as exciting as a prickling wine. The new good characters are well developed and very likable, while the new bad characters seem like toddlers who donned a cape and start crying when they don't get their new toy. The portrayal of the galaxy is very much like the first Star Wars but it lacks the grandiosity of Empire and Return of the Jedi.
The land battles are kept dissappointingly small but the air battles are GREAT.
All together it's a bit like the first one but made with different camera's and camera angles.

Lets just hope that the next one will be like the first coke you drank, very prickly and sweet at first while it keeps you awake all night.… Expand

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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

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AntonishereFeb 1, 2016

Even if its nowhere near as good as episode 5 and 6 this is still one of the best movies of 2015, totally living up to the hype it justify going to see this on release date, great new comers as well as a lot of nostalgia and a lot of fanEven if its nowhere near as good as episode 5 and 6 this is still one of the best movies of 2015, totally living up to the hype it justify going to see this on release date, great new comers as well as a lot of nostalgia and a lot of fan service, this is a hell lot better than the prequels and its not the piece of **** that some people say it is.… Expand

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BFSkinnerFeb 16, 2016

Although this movie was not great, it is a welcome return to what Star Wars used to be like before the last few Lucas movies destroyed the original series. The acting was not too hot, but the plot was decent and the special effects good.Although this movie was not great, it is a welcome return to what Star Wars used to be like before the last few Lucas movies destroyed the original series. The acting was not too hot, but the plot was decent and the special effects good. Although nothing special it felt good to be back again.… Expand

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toomanygrandmasMar 10, 2016

I am not typically a Star Wars fan but this movie was enjoyable. I enjoyed the cameos and found it to be well rounded in content. It made a good movie for someone that isn't very familiar with the franchise, it definitely stands on its own.I am not typically a Star Wars fan but this movie was enjoyable. I enjoyed the cameos and found it to be well rounded in content. It made a good movie for someone that isn't very familiar with the franchise, it definitely stands on its own. It was nice to see a more mixed gender cast for a change, and without apologetics.… Expand

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Jblack73Mar 14, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this movie, I love seeing the Star Wars back. Unfortunately, there were some aspects of the movie i disliked very much and have degraded my opinion of the movie.

Most of the story in The Force Awakens is copied from A New Hope, even the name can suggest the same thing. Main character grows up on a barren planet without it's parents, has a strong force within him/herself. The enemy has a deathstar / deathplanet. Main enemy character has a teacher controlling/helping him from the shadows(in secret).

I also take issue with the speed at which Rey not only learned to control the Force, but you might even say mastered it. Being able to mind control a storm trooper from the first try and then even controlling him without even having visual connection. Kylo Ren acting out like a 12 year old child, having temper tantrums whenever things weren't going his way.

A lot of things left unexplained, e.g. why did Luke went away, how can Luke's old lightsaber callout to Rey.

Overall I enjoyed the movie and 100% recommend to watch it but things like these I've mentioned ruin the quality of the movie for me.… Expand

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MightyPDKApr 25, 2016

I enjoyed myself. The movie was competent, by today's standards, if a little tone-deaf and riddled with plot holes (albeit mostly forgivable ones).

The creators appear not to have understood why the Empire was menacing in the originalI enjoyed myself. The movie was competent, by today's standards, if a little tone-deaf and riddled with plot holes (albeit mostly forgivable ones).

The creators appear not to have understood why the Empire was menacing in the original trilogy. It was a subtle, bureaucratic evil, teetering on the edge of total control. There's nothing subtle about the First Order. They're just evil and stupid because it's convenient for the plot. You get no sense that they are in charge, as the Empire was. They just go murder stuff until their short-term goal-of-the-day is achieved, then fly back to base and watch some more Nazi propaganda films.

The film makes little effort to humanize anyone on the bad guys' team. The best we get is "I'm not going to listen to you anymore, because I don't want to die." I guess the dehumanization is convenient, since it would be uncomfortable for the audience to have to think about how a bunch of brainwashed children and young adults get massacred. The faceless, impenetrable, inexplicable evil of the antagonists greatly weakens the movie.

I thought the new cast members were great, and I look forward to seeing them in the next ones. Their inexperience shows, but most actors need time to develop. Good things should be in store here.

The script could have used a few extra days of brainstorming and focus groups before they started writing. The central McGuffin, the map, makes no sense whatsoever. You can't make a map to a person. People move. Everybody and his dog has access to a spaceship in the Star Wars universe.

It's essentially a super-high-budget fan film. Good, but not great. Maybe cutting George out of the planning stage wasn't such a splendid idea after all... He seemed to have a pretty good sense of what feels Star Wars-y. You just need to keep him out of the director's chair and far, far away from the script's dialogue. Then make sure everyone on the planning team knows they are allowed, nay, encouraged, to disagree with him when he's excited about a bad idea. Bam! George Lucas gold. Let's bring him back for at least one or two of the follow-ups. I bet he could elevate their game.… Expand

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MovieFanReview6Apr 15, 2016

The force awakens is like a new hope but it doesn't copy everything. This movie has alot of action, a but too much. It is for the first hour, a fight followed by talking followed by more fighting. It's not that bad but because of the overuseThe force awakens is like a new hope but it doesn't copy everything. This movie has alot of action, a but too much. It is for the first hour, a fight followed by talking followed by more fighting. It's not that bad but because of the overuse of fight scenes, the lackluster 5 minutes of Captain Phasma it is realy new hope with a shine and polish.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 17, 2017

La película esta buena y es entretenida. Pero en serio hacía falta traer los mismos conceptos de antes? Es casi la maldita misma trama que Star Wars I y III. La hace predecible y decepcionante.

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AaronWasserman1Mar 26, 2016

The Force Awakens is a good movie, don't get me wrong, but i can't rate it higher because of several reasons. It is A New Hope all over again, and that bothered me. I found the new characters with the exception of Kylo Ren to be enjoyable.The Force Awakens is a good movie, don't get me wrong, but i can't rate it higher because of several reasons. It is A New Hope all over again, and that bothered me. I found the new characters with the exception of Kylo Ren to be enjoyable. There was a ton of potential with Kylo but once we started to truly see him, I was pissed.… Expand

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NehuenMar 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este séptimo episodio de la saga fue perfecto para volver a traer a aquellos personajes de la trilogía original. Muchos se quejan que es una "remake" del "A New Hope", yo pienso que en cierta parte pueden llegar a tener razón, pero más que un "remake" lo considero más un homenaje muy típico de J.J. Abrams que hace en sus películas. Si bien la película me gustó, tengo que admitir que gran parte me decepcionó, pero eso no quita que haya sido una buena película. Uno de los primeras inquietudes que me generó fue el villano Kylo Ren. En los trailers lo hacían ver como un villano "Bad Ass", que parecía que podría llegar a estar en la misma altura de lo que fue Darth Vader, y al fin y al cabo es uno de los villanos más raros y peor logrados de toda la saga. En contraste por ejemplo en "The Phantom Menace", el villano de la película "Darth Maul", no tuvo nada de protagonismo en la película, pero aún así logró convercer y admirar a los fanáticos como uno de los mejores Siths de la saga. Otra cosa que me molesto fue el tema de la fuerza de Rey, no entiendo como de repente puede descubrir la fuerza y poder acabar con el villano, y Luke tiene que entrenar con Yoda en el Episodio V, solo para poder al menos combatir con Darth Vader. En comparación con las precuela, aquí John Williams, me decepcionó, creí que el soundtrack iba a ser algo más épico como las precuelas. Y por último quiero decir que se nota mucho que está hecho por Disney, podrán hacerlo con el universo de Marvel pero con Star Wars no queda igual. Quiero cerrar diciéndo que esta película es buena, entretenida, con actuaciones muy buenas y sobre todo el regreso de Harrison Ford como Han Solo, más carismático en esta película que en cualquiera de la saga. Es un gran regreso para la trilogía original, y de seguro atraerá a nuevo público.… Expand

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JFrostickApr 4, 2016

A worthy return to the franchise. Whilst for me not quite in the same league as the original trilogy it did enough to pique my interest for what is to come.

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night4Apr 5, 2016

For me, the biggest problem is the way they resolved the threat at the end of the movie. It seemed absolutely ridiculous, which is saying something after sitting through every other Star Wars movie ever made, and not once being as appalledFor me, the biggest problem is the way they resolved the threat at the end of the movie. It seemed absolutely ridiculous, which is saying something after sitting through every other Star Wars movie ever made, and not once being as appalled at the lack of thought put into a resolution.

That aside, I really did enjoy most of the movie, so I'll give it a 7.… Expand

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QueenLuxuryApr 14, 2016

Conservatives and Anti-Liberals, why do y'all blame every bad movie that features a female/homosexual/person of color lead on Liberals? How is a movie sucking OUR fault? Next time a **** movie with a straight white Christian male comes out,Conservatives and Anti-Liberals, why do y'all blame every bad movie that features a female/homosexual/person of color lead on Liberals? How is a movie sucking OUR fault? Next time a **** movie with a straight white Christian male comes out, we'll blame the Conservatives.

Back to the review....

This movie actually wasn't bad if judging it as a random movie; it would honestly rate a 7 out of 10 on my list. It's mediocre considering it's a Star Wars movie though.

THE BAD

People saying this is a Liberal's wet dream are wrong. This is a nightmare. Black guy as useless comic relief who might as well be a sidekick, white woman being an OP Mary Sue (I hate weak women, but OP people in general annoy me), and a non-existent guy who's sexually is ambiguous.

Finn, the black guy, only seems to be there to hush people of color up and to make the other white characters look good. There were hardly any Asian people, which is weird because they are the majority of the world's population. Hardly any black people, or any other people of color. They pretty much put Finn as lead, pitiful one at that, just to say, "there's your diversity! Now stop your yapping!" He sucks at fighting, which is weird since he was trained at a military academy.

The woman was OP, being a good pilot, using the force, kicking ass, etc; keep in mind she never had any training. I could buy her being good at fighting, if she's all alone then those skills are required, but good at flying a ship and using the force? I don't think so.

The pilot with an ambiguous sexuality was non-existent.

THE GOOD

It was an engaging action movie, it didn't disappoint with the action. It had several hilarious moments. The characters were unique in personality, and weren't obvious copies of the characters in the previous franchise. The effects were great, and that little robot was adorable. It came out to be a solid movie in of itself. Though I still wanted more considering that it was a Star Wars movie.… Expand

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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

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hoograMay 18, 2016

This movie achieves what it needed to. It restores faith in the franchise by returning to it's roots and sets up a compelling story for the sequels to develop. But to be fair, it doesn't aim high. It plays things very, very safe. Far tooThis movie achieves what it needed to. It restores faith in the franchise by returning to it's roots and sets up a compelling story for the sequels to develop. But to be fair, it doesn't aim high. It plays things very, very safe. Far too safe to ever be considered a great movie. Big chunks of the film will feel very familiar to anyone who has seen the original movie (ie.nearly everybody in the world). If your new to this, prepare to be blown away. Everyone else will likely find this satisfactory but all too familiar.… Expand

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Phil_T_123May 23, 2016

I loved the Star Wars films when I was a kid. You know, the real ones, the first ones: Phantom Menace... Got you! Well, probably not.

After the sequence of contrivances kicked off by The Phantom Menace, I had no hope - new or otherwise -I loved the Star Wars films when I was a kid. You know, the real ones, the first ones: Phantom Menace... Got you! Well, probably not.

After the sequence of contrivances kicked off by The Phantom Menace, I had no hope - new or otherwise - that this film would be worth watching.

DIGRESSIONS!

It turned out that the stormtroopers were all Boba Fett clones because everybody loved Boba Fett - I mean, for ligitimate plot reasons.

It also turned out that 500 Jedi all got exterminated at one Jedi meeting of Jedis because they all needed to be nearly extinct for episode IV - it made complete sense: one Jedi can normally destroy 500 robots on his own (or her own) (or robot own), but as we know, a Jedi's strength is inversely proportional to the number of Jedi around him, therefore, 500 robots cannot destroy one Jedi but can easily despatch 500 Jedi together, within a few minutes.

Turns out, as well, that Darth Vader could fly over lava, and did just so for a scene that went on for at least three hours, until he got low blood sugar, the poor lad, and then just jumped in. So it made perfect sense that he had no legs and a special suit for episode IV, turns out.

Completely irrelevant and unhelpful digressions aside, I really liked this new film. The story was pretty well-structured, the action was exciting, the cameos were great and it had plenty of funny moments. It was, however, kind of an episode IV pastiche. It was almost like they were saying: "Hey, guys. We know the other films took too many liberties with the mythology from the originals. Don't worry. We, are basically just going to use stuff taken directly from them, and use that stuff in the same way. With extra nods to other stuff from those same movies, in case you don't think we are using that same stuff enough, or in a similar enough way. Thanks."

I really enjoyed this film and thought it was well done. I'm willing to label it a pastiche rather than a rip-off; I will give team Disney the benefit of the doubt. But it's the next film that will determine if the Star Wars magic in this film was stolen or taken directly from The Force itself.… Expand

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superbatMay 20, 2020

The Force Awakens is not a bad movie. The action and visuals are great. A few of the new characters are great. The main problem with this movie is the story, which borrows heavily from A New Hope. Because of the cliche story, the film lacksThe Force Awakens is not a bad movie. The action and visuals are great. A few of the new characters are great. The main problem with this movie is the story, which borrows heavily from A New Hope. Because of the cliche story, the film lacks the originality and freshness that it should have. The film also raises questions which ultimately aren't answered, or at least answered well, in the later films.… Expand

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WhereismymindAug 21, 2016

This movie was good. Good was not what I was anticipating, I wanted something as great as the original trilogy. So this movie was disappointing for me, but after re watching it a couple times I must admit it had a lot of good stuff going on.This movie was good. Good was not what I was anticipating, I wanted something as great as the original trilogy. So this movie was disappointing for me, but after re watching it a couple times I must admit it had a lot of good stuff going on.

For starters, I'll point out the things I disliked the most. It tried to feel like the originals but it didn't, at all. The practical effects were good, but the overall tone was very different. Another problem is the fact that whenever they introduced a CGI character was way too noticeable, specially Snoke. Perhaps my biggest issue is how studied every single aspect of the movie seemed to be, it felt as it was developed by a committee instead of one person's artistic vision.

Appart from all those negatives, the movie was overall enjoyable. The new characters are pretty memorable, the old ones still seem relevant and the story builds up a lot of possibilities for the new trilogy.

Let's wait and see how this movie fits on the big picture of the saga. For now it gets a 7.… Expand

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HatersWannaHateOct 3, 2016

Better than prequels and slightly better than Return of the Jedi, but this film lacks the re-watchability of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.

It doesn't stick with you the way the first two films did, and the further I get away fromBetter than prequels and slightly better than Return of the Jedi, but this film lacks the re-watchability of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.

It doesn't stick with you the way the first two films did, and the further I get away from the first time I saw it, the more things about the movie bother me--for example, Starkiller Base, and no space battles in a movie called Star Wars… Expand

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hassallNov 28, 2016

When i first saw this movie i was amazed, but now looking back at it.It is just like episode 6 but i like the new Characters and the first Order.Honesty i think this movie is good but its too Similar to a new hope.

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ourtimehascomeNov 27, 2017

The Force Awakens is clearly just a stepping stone to The Last Jedi. But it still manages to create interesting characters in newcomers Rey & Finn, who are Star Wars character tropes turned upside down. With series' mainstays, the filmThe Force Awakens is clearly just a stepping stone to The Last Jedi. But it still manages to create interesting characters in newcomers Rey & Finn, who are Star Wars character tropes turned upside down. With series' mainstays, the film creates an excellent tone for the next few films, which are inevitable at this point. Even its similarity to A New Hope is just enough to carve out an interesting enough villain to sustain a new trilogy.… Expand

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SomePersonaJan 18, 2017

This movie felt less like a separate Star Wars episode but more like an unrevealing pilot episode. It works well for television shows, but it works to a lesser extent for feature-length, big-budget, sci-fi action films. You can call theThis movie felt less like a separate Star Wars episode but more like an unrevealing pilot episode. It works well for television shows, but it works to a lesser extent for feature-length, big-budget, sci-fi action films. You can call the installments of a franchise 'episodes', but you can't write them like one. The characters are mostly dumb and unoriginal, and the returning players aren't used to their greatest potential. The writing in terms of the story is mostly predictable, with the biggest twists in the movie not being that revealing (I could guess pretty much all of them).

However, the characters are brought up by talented actors that give charisma to their at-first boring roles. The director heightens the dull sequences of the movie and fills them with interesting shots and colors. The score brings up both the characters and the script, giving themes and memorability to otherwise bleh writing.

It's good. Good enough that it is good, but good nonetheless.… Expand

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DirectorCriticsApr 15, 2017

This movie is well, i mean is not that good like the original, but is good, my problem with the movie is that is seems like a remake of the original,the story is not new.

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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017

Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn (John Boyega) crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (DaisyThirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn (John Boyega) crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.… Expand

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mrdr4gonDec 15, 2017

It's mostly a retread, but it's a fun and watchable one. Abrams makes up for the lack of originality in his film by filling it with a whole lot of heart.

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robertoiglesiasJun 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this film. It has its flaws like unnecessary characters, filler segments, a lack of originality, and an underwhelming 3rd act, but I still enjoyed this film.
I liked the main characters, the emotions, and the action.… Expand

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LUKEOPERCOUPOct 3, 2017

It's a worth return to Star Wars, while the movie follows some of the classic storylines, opens a lot of new ones, there's a lot of mysterious around the new characters (much more in the villians) and i know a lot of people is expecting whatIt's a worth return to Star Wars, while the movie follows some of the classic storylines, opens a lot of new ones, there's a lot of mysterious around the new characters (much more in the villians) and i know a lot of people is expecting what all of this is going to turn into. I would loved that some of the scenes didn't seem forced, but is something of the bad points on it, also it seems like some of the new IMPORTANT chaaracters do not have a path to follow or purpose to be involved on the storyline so we could say it's like they don't fit well. Despite this, those are problems that could be solved in the upcoming movies, so talking in long-terms this (and this new hole trilogy) can turn better than we are thinking.… Expand

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HumanoideFilmsDec 30, 2017

The film itself is very good, acting, effects, music, direction, structure and production. It is very dynamic and fun. ON THE OTHER HAND, it puts the canon in a difficult situation by copying episode 4, causing The Last Jedi to be a divisiveThe film itself is very good, acting, effects, music, direction, structure and production. It is very dynamic and fun. ON THE OTHER HAND, it puts the canon in a difficult situation by copying episode 4, causing The Last Jedi to be a divisive movie. If you hated episode 8, you should think that this movie put the star war canon in a bad way.… Expand

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GorbaxDec 2, 2017

This entry plays it disappointingly safe, a good movie that does what it did pretty well, but plays more like a remake of the original than a sequel, lacking very many ideas of its own

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Miles_SDec 3, 2017

This entry plays it disappointingly safe, a good movie that does what it did pretty well, but plays more like a remake of the original than a sequel, lacking very many ideas of its own

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KanjiAug 29, 2018

Pretty good. Daisy Ridley steals the show in this one for me, her performance is sublime. Boyega I'm not so sure about, some of his funny scenes weren't landing and overall his performance lacks conviction. The film makes an enthralling startPretty good. Daisy Ridley steals the show in this one for me, her performance is sublime. Boyega I'm not so sure about, some of his funny scenes weren't landing and overall his performance lacks conviction. The film makes an enthralling start that is very engaging, but the second half is a different story. Although equally soaked in action, it doesn't convey key moments nearly as well as the first. Despite this, as someone not familiar with the Star Wars franchise at all, The Force Awakens does a good job at kindling my interest. Nothing mind-blowing here though.… Expand

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AmazeKingDec 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the common complaint that the film mirrors A New Hope. This film also does many things right. Humanizing storm troopers was something unheard of in the main film series, and this movie pulled it off just right. Reintroducing elements from the original trilogy was handled well. Stopping a blaster shot in the air with the force was an incredible visual. The brutality of the light saber fight is also very realistic and entertaining. Overall plot left much to be desired.… Expand

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Jaredc324May 7, 2019

Force Awakens barely skimped by with sub-original characters and a plot, the only thing holding it up is hey we're in Star Wars again, and oh there's Han, some fun charm, and what is Luke Skywalker up to? But outside of that, it's a prettyForce Awakens barely skimped by with sub-original characters and a plot, the only thing holding it up is hey we're in Star Wars again, and oh there's Han, some fun charm, and what is Luke Skywalker up to? But outside of that, it's a pretty safe-grade movie. Compared to series starters like Star Trek. But the intrigue of its core characters does provide something worth seeing. But if it weren't for it's cliffhanger ending, this would've been a six. But leads into something interesting and exciting, the freshness always provides some zest.… Expand

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PolotkoFeb 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is good but luke didnt said anything but we saw new characters old characters and a new

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LivingTribunalMay 18, 2018

JJ really know the way of old Star Wars and created a new world of Star Wars, but I didn't really feel the feeling when I watched old Star Wars. Old characters put breath into this film. The ending scene was like a miracle to me(but the LastJJ really know the way of old Star Wars and created a new world of Star Wars, but I didn't really feel the feeling when I watched old Star Wars. Old characters put breath into this film. The ending scene was like a miracle to me(but the Last Jedi broke it).… Expand

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RoccoCilleMay 11, 2018

Yes I know the plot is horribly derivative of the original Star Wars (come on, ANOTHER death star equivalent, that's all you could come up with?), but I watched it spell bound, and relived some of my favourite childhood moments again withYes I know the plot is horribly derivative of the original Star Wars (come on, ANOTHER death star equivalent, that's all you could come up with?), but I watched it spell bound, and relived some of my favourite childhood moments again with this movie. Above all, JJ Abrams did a fine job of rebooting the Star Wars universe, it captured the feel and essence of the original trilogy, which was not an easy thing. It introduced many new and interesting characters, and started to build out their development and story arcs - it connected well with old ones and used them (mostly) well.

It was respectful of most aspects of the Star Wars universe in not being too absurd, and it set me up to spend the next 2yrs in anticipation of the (sadly awful) sequel. That's a good Star Wars movie in my books, one that you enjoy repeatedly - there's a lot to love about this film, it gets a 7.5 from me and only not higher because the core plot wasn't imaginative enough.… Expand

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SIDETOSIDEMay 19, 2018

Far from the best Star Wars film, but still has enough good qualities to keep a positive score. They just really need to cut down on the corny jokes that take away so much from the movie.

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natedeugJul 25, 2018

Super exciting for long-time fans to see the saga return to form, but the retreading of ideas brings down the replay value. Still a solid movie.

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DerekSCriticNov 23, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is a fun Star Wars film! It's sure not a great as the classics, but I would take it over some of the prequel films and definitely The Last Jedi. Throughout the film, there are several fun action sequences, some likable characters, and the return of old favorites. Unfortunately, there are some flaws including some characters being completely underdeveloped, and the plot is very derivative of A New Hope. Also, the villain for me in this film is a very unlikable characters. I also hated the scene where Han Solo died which killed off Han Solo in the worst way possible. While not holding up as great to the classic films from the past, The Force Awakens delivers quite a fun Star Wars film.… Expand

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ThatOneNerdyGuyOct 3, 2018

The movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is aThe movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is a little too good at the end of the movie, seriously it's a little ridiculous.… Expand

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Mateo3112Mar 10, 2019

The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.
While enjoyable, the movie is not groundbreaking. It's 'good' but not 'spectacular' as I had hoped it would be.… Expand

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dxrgamer2234Jun 15, 2022

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JeffJeffyNov 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best movie of the sequel trilogy but it's a copy from episode and there are many things that could have been way better, especially rey's story. I like everyone's part in the story excepte rey's and luke's. Soundtrack is as not as good as it was before but still not bad by any means. There are a few amazing tracks… Expand

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HurQlezJul 25, 2019

Pretty much scene for scene a copy of the original Star Wars movie. More nostalgic than enjoyable.

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AWESOM-0Mar 19, 2020

I don't understand the negative reaction by some. It's like they have an expectation of what it should be based on a memory of what it was. That memory was wrong, every star wars movie all had seriously flaws. Was The first trilogy epic forI don't understand the negative reaction by some. It's like they have an expectation of what it should be based on a memory of what it was. That memory was wrong, every star wars movie all had seriously flaws. Was The first trilogy epic for the time? Yes. Is it dated and simple (not the good way) by any measure of science fiction the last 20 years? Yes. All that being said, this was a good movie. I marked it down because it paralled new hope too much.… Expand

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ItzChristian25Sep 24, 2020

The only good Disney Star wars movie and was a good start to sequel trilogy. Rey is a mary sue and too bad the rest of the sequel trilogy sucks which makes this movie go down from an 8 to a 7

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Clive_cowanJul 30, 2020

I expect better. The fact that its s a copy of episode 3 is really sad. But as a film it is good and lays a good foundation for the next 2 films.

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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020

I liked Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens it felt like a soft reboot.

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callmednaApr 2, 2021

The only good movie that was made in the disney era. This one and Rogue one .

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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

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SirSplendidSep 11, 2020

all they needed to do was focus on the search for luke skywalker plot and they could've avoided being branded as a copy of a new hope. oh well. amazing score, good acting and semi competent story telling.

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Morze232Sep 12, 2020

I am constantly looking for darth varder in the film, I wish the story would have been better if she hadn't died, the effects are very good, a film worthy of star wars

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keonbreezJan 28, 2021

This trilogy had a lot of promise. Even though this movie AGAIN repeats a lot of the same plot points as A New Hope, the new characters of Poe, Finn, Kylo Ren and Rey are great. You feel something about these characters and I ended upThis trilogy had a lot of promise. Even though this movie AGAIN repeats a lot of the same plot points as A New Hope, the new characters of Poe, Finn, Kylo Ren and Rey are great. You feel something about these characters and I ended up enjoying their scenes more than the returning characters. All in all, good characters, good effects, ok plot.… Expand

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ChristianShowDec 16, 2020

It's mostly just nostalgia bait, all fan service and no actual substance hopefully the next film will expand on those ideas.

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cylunJan 6, 2021

The movie has a lot of strong moments. Previously known characters are well integrated. I also like the dynamic and mystery around the two new young main protagonists so far, who seem to build a counterforce to each other. Dialogues aren'tThe movie has a lot of strong moments. Previously known characters are well integrated. I also like the dynamic and mystery around the two new young main protagonists so far, who seem to build a counterforce to each other. Dialogues aren't always thought through though and sometimes, the motivation of certain actions is completely unclear. In these moments, the viewer almost has the impression as if something was cut out and they've just missed the last 5 minutes. Most likely, this is just plot armor and these dialogues and actions just reflect an idea of the writers that had to happen but no one thought how to show the viewer why these things had to happen. In the first part, the viewer might not be very annoyed by this, though, because it fits well into the overall mystery that the viewer might expect to be resolved in the future parts.… Expand

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HowardoJan 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely doesn’t deserve the hate it gets, although lots of missed opportunities(the complete mis use of finn) and the killing off of han solo being terrible. The movie when i saw it in theaters genuinely got me excited for what was next. I’d probably be even more fond of this movie, if TLJ wasnt so bad.… Expand

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MagikMiceFeb 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abrams vitality & teasing lent himself a safe starting point, which ended up as the high point of the trilogy. The final moments on the island elevate my rating. If the movie had cut just before, this would've been a 6 for me.… Expand

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psycApr 1, 2022

It gets off as a well done star wars movie, only because it repeated a formula that is pretty darn good

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liamexeOct 2, 2022

Yes, the movie is fantastic and definitely worth seeing, but there are several issues, the biggest of which is how cliche it is. The film's beats and plot points feel incredibly similar to the OT from the very first scene. The film neverYes, the movie is fantastic and definitely worth seeing, but there are several issues, the biggest of which is how cliche it is. The film's beats and plot points feel incredibly similar to the OT from the very first scene. The film never really establishes anything new because it strives so hard to be unique. People that claim it is a remake are not quite as far off, in my opinion. I was also let down by the character of Finn. Boyega does a terrific job, but his is a very underdeveloped and erratic character. felt more like comedy relief than anything else, which is unfortunate because he almost deserves to be a lead character.… Expand

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

While I do know this film is just retreading a new hope I don't really mind it. Was a nice way to reintroduce old and new fans to the world of Star Wars after being gone from cinema for a decade.

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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the characters and their portrayals, but the plot seems lacking to me, especially with the super weapon and returning to the situation in ANH. I would have preferred a different choice. But all the characters do a great job. Especially Kylo, Rey, Han, Finn, and Chewie. Han's performance is fantastic especially on the bridge. Chewie's reaction to the death in that scene is great. I love Rey's clear concern for Finn, i just wish it had remained in the other films and Finn hadn't been sidelined almost completely… Expand

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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022

A perfect soft reboot and thats all it needed to be for fans and moviegoers

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Passionate_RedJan 17, 2023

I'm an enjoyer.

I saw some compelling arguments recently to like VIII more than VII but I don't feel like rewatching:)

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CaptiosusDec 20, 2015

I walked into the theater very excited. From all accounts, it looked like Abrams was treating this franchise with a high amount of reverence. I also really liked the idea of a Stormtrooper who regained his independence, breaking free of theI walked into the theater very excited. From all accounts, it looked like Abrams was treating this franchise with a high amount of reverence. I also really liked the idea of a Stormtrooper who regained his independence, breaking free of the groupthink brainwashing. When I left the theater 2.5 hours later, I was completely deflated.

Ultimately the movie felt like a checklist of nostalgia items being ticked off of a page rather than attempting something new. The entire plot is the exact same as Episode 4 (so much so that there is a MadLibs style image floating around the net showing how one can transpose names and have the exact same film). Lightsaber battles, check. TIE fighter versus X-Wing big battle sequence, check. Fascist gestapo imagery, check.

Since Abrams and Kasdan didn't bother with any meaningful backstory on the last 30 years of the Galaxy, the Republic, the Resistance, and the First Order were hollow plot devices. Kylo Ren didn't evoke any emotion from me as a villain should, he simply seemed cliche, a milquetoast villain who is bad simply because we're told he's bad. Bad storytelling, poor pacing, nonexistent character development, and frenetic cinematography. Harrison Ford really carries the middle part of the film with his reprisal of Han Solo.

When the honeymoon period wears off, I have a feeling more people will realize this movie is mediocre (much like they did with Phantom Menace, which also got rave reviews early on). As we left, I turned to my wife and said, "Disney obliterated all of the expanded universe for THAT?" There were tons of better post-RotJ books that could have been adapted into a new trilogy but now they're all 'erased', replaced with this poor shell of a movie.… Expand

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WakkoJan 2, 2016

Decent Star Wars movie. Would have rather seen Lucas' production; not JJ Abrams. Lucas tells a story. Abrams sells you a pretty picture so quickly that you have to watch it a few times to make sure you didn't miss it; which was prettyDecent Star Wars movie. Would have rather seen Lucas' production; not JJ Abrams. Lucas tells a story. Abrams sells you a pretty picture so quickly that you have to watch it a few times to make sure you didn't miss it; which was pretty shallow in this movie and a repeat / mash up of Star Wars New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.

The worst part is that JJ Abrams literally pisses all over the old Star Wars without most people realizing it. His super terror of this movie wipes out EVERYTHING the previous movies did while repeating it in a very boring fashion.

Return of the Jedi was the end of the Empire and a sign of peace and home for the Star Wars universe.

This movie basically feels like a cop out repeat of Star Trek without the time travel to reset the universe to do what he wanted to do.

FYI, Kylo Ren comes off as being a cry baby throwing temper tantrums instead of a villain. Darth Vader had control of his sinister self in a very malicious way that inspired fear from the start. Kylo Ren makes me want to smack the dweeb upside the head.

Its entertaining, its pretty, its enjoyable. It's what you expect from JJ Abrams. It is not a George Lucas production.… Expand

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ZzgashiMay 6, 2016

A plain, boring, and inoffensive movie that lacks any of excitement or surprise of the originals. It's only ambition is to prove how much it fits in by re-using themes.

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SpectralAnubisDec 26, 2015

Star Wars: Episode VII will clearly go down as one of the best box office successes. It is very evident, why too. Consumers eat this level of brand up. Is it a "good" movie though? I'd argue it has merit, yet most of movie viewing is entirelyStar Wars: Episode VII will clearly go down as one of the best box office successes. It is very evident, why too. Consumers eat this level of brand up. Is it a "good" movie though? I'd argue it has merit, yet most of movie viewing is entirely subjective. Will it satisfy, your inner geek and lover of space adventure? Yes, it will. Will it satisfy your craving for the Star Wars franchise? Probably, but pieces of you will be disappointed or entirely jaded. Episode VII is one part episode IV and one part episode V, with a dash of unexpectedness laced in.

It does have a nostalgic feel in minor parts. There are obvious hints and throwbacks to the original titles. However, it doesn't overwhelm you. The plot is a mashup, with not a lot of substance or filling. Numerous scenes seemed rushed, not that they weren't acted or shot correctly. Just it lacked information, it was moving faster than should have been. I'll frame it as a reboot, which has potential to be stronger than it's predecessors. The series going forwards, has a good deal of upside.

I give it a 6 out of 10. I recommend a viewing, if your a fan of Star Wars or not. Take it for what it is.… Expand

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mixxalotJan 24, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just saw it after reading all the negative reviews.

First the good

1. Special effects and see new characters and old. The actress who played Rey was good.
2. I liked the new BB robot droid he was cool.
Now what knocked off a few stars:

1. Complete rehash of Star Wars A New Hope Episode IV. Nothing original.
2. Fake in that Rey could pilot the Falcon and fix it better than Solo with zero training or experience!
3. Lame how Rey could fight better with a light saber and use force powers with no Jedi training!
4. Harrison Ford was a major letdown as Han Solo. He did poor job acting and looked like he did not even want to be in the movie!

5. Lame end with Luke and Rey stare at each other with no words spoken that sucked.

6. Villain was weak and Kylo Ren could have been better if he never removed his mask!

7. Stormtrooper guy Finn was out of place in the movie.

I paid $6 for matinee but probably won't watch it again. Disney and Jar Jar Abrams ruined Star Wars!… Expand

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podunk411Dec 22, 2015

Solid 6 out of 10. Shocked at the rehashed story (pretty much ripped wholesale from the prequels) and endless plot holes. Because you've seen this story before (ahem) none of the story moves are surprising-- you see every move coming. TheSolid 6 out of 10. Shocked at the rehashed story (pretty much ripped wholesale from the prequels) and endless plot holes. Because you've seen this story before (ahem) none of the story moves are surprising-- you see every move coming. The acting was great (given the material) and there are some really great moments, it's just too bad J.J. Abrams & the writers couldn't come together on a more original script. This script feels written by the Disney marketing team. I still had fun watching TFA though, even if the nostalgia is a big part of it.… Expand

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RemmuDec 22, 2015

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

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ReginthornDec 18, 2015

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

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guyweknowJan 14, 2016

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

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irongamerDec 30, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What this movie did right was to bring back the theme and feel of the original films. What I didn't like about the movie is the use of almost identical plot mechanism as the previous movies. If you have not seen the originals it may feel like more fresh scifi.

I wasn't expecting much when I went. This usually allows me to leave the theater having been pleasantly surprised that the movie was better than expected. Unfortunately I left the theater disappointed by this film. This was not the fresh scifi I was looking for. The next director is said to be more risky, perhaps then we will have a truly new Star Wars adventure in the setting of the originals.… Expand

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skykappahJan 21, 2016

I came out of the cinema with the same feeling as when I finished watching The Phantom Menace.... It's questionable if TFA is even better than the prequels. It is entertaining, though it feels empty. There's lots of lazy writing, convenientI came out of the cinema with the same feeling as when I finished watching The Phantom Menace.... It's questionable if TFA is even better than the prequels. It is entertaining, though it feels empty. There's lots of lazy writing, convenient situations and plot devices.

Having gone in thinking JJ would make his own Star Wars film, I didn't expect it to be an embarrassing re-tread of episode 4, a bit of Empire Strikes Back and others. If I knew TFA was going to be like that... Then I'd have actually wanted to see what Lucas would have done with it. JJ didn't make this his own film... He borrowed heavily from Lucas.

On positive ide there's a lot of visual goodness in this and the new characters are on the whole, are likeable. Daisy Ridley is the best thing about the whole movie. She fits into the universe like a glove. Oscar Isaac was seriously under used and his character, Poe should really have been the costar. Not enough of Poe at all. Kylo Ren, Adam Driver was basically an emo Darth Vader. Finn, played by John Boyega was the usual slightly bumblesome male character... I'm on the fence about Fin. We'll have to see if he gets better in the next film. As for seeing Han Solo and Leia? Hmm... it was weird.... I thought I'd get quite emotional, I did not. It's got to be the writing...

So yeah the lazy and convenient (at times perplexing) writing totally knocks off a good portion of the score from me... Above average at best.… Expand

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emirbudDec 29, 2015

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

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DecoyAug 9, 2019

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

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Will_RJan 10, 2016

It was visually pretty awesome. But as far as the story goes, it basically copy-pasted the plot from A New Hope and combined that with a nostalgic trip, reintroducing old characters. It seemed that everything was underdeveloped - characters,It was visually pretty awesome. But as far as the story goes, it basically copy-pasted the plot from A New Hope and combined that with a nostalgic trip, reintroducing old characters. It seemed that everything was underdeveloped - characters, dialogue, and the overall storyline. And in some ways, it came off as more of a big, blockbuster action movie than a genuine Star Wars film. Since I had pretty high expectations for a new Star Wars movie, I came away disappointed. I just wished that they had tried to be more original and used their imaginations some more on this one. One thing I really did enjoy though was BB-8 - I thought it was a really cute and clever character!… Expand

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LivingonairDec 19, 2015

If you turn your memory off and forget that you ever saw the first original star wars from '77, then I would give this movie an 8. However, as someone who is a fan of the original and saw the original movie recently, this is basically aIf you turn your memory off and forget that you ever saw the first original star wars from '77, then I would give this movie an 8. However, as someone who is a fan of the original and saw the original movie recently, this is basically a remake being passed off as a sequal. Although I enjoyed the movie, several times throughout the movie I kept saying "are you kidding me?", as one plot point after another was painfully recycled from the original. Basically in summary, this was a clever and well done remake of the original, and an over the top attempt at fan nastalgia. I doubt J.J. Abrams had anything to do with the script and feel that he did an excellent job of working with what he had. The makers of this movie played it very safe by recycling many plot points of the first star wars script, and took a gamble that they would still make a huge amount of money, and of course they will be proven right. Even though it completely lacks originality, it's still an enjoyable film that I'll probably see again a year or two from now when it comes out as a rental.… Expand

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meediocreJan 8, 2016

A thrilling and fun movie, but riddled with so many copycat moments, same-old plot developments and implausible scenarios, that you can't help feeling that Disney, like the recent Battlefront game, have tried to appeal the broadcast possibleA thrilling and fun movie, but riddled with so many copycat moments, same-old plot developments and implausible scenarios, that you can't help feeling that Disney, like the recent Battlefront game, have tried to appeal the broadcast possible audience - there's nothing original or interesting about this new film, but it is pretty entertaining I suppose.… Expand

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Mak54291Dec 22, 2015

6.5

Good movie and well made: Nice cgi and sound. Music is also good. But repetitive story considering the past movies and extreme luck to a lot of people.

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Elf-HealerDec 19, 2017

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

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DemoraseDec 20, 2015

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

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LionheartedDec 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writing was was pretty bad, I felt what killed it was the pellet-bar-mashing pace as if every expected member of the audience was supposed to have the attention span of a Goldfish. While George Lucas wasn't here to photobomb every scene with a 5-year old (Jah Jah), his legacy of dismal un-pruned writing lived on.
I didn't mind Han Solo dying at the hand of his son (Kylo Ren), it was actually an excellent choice, and I didn't mind the somewhat cartoony characters, what I minded the lack of development of the characters with almost sole exception to the Poe and Finn together. I minded the complete disservice to Han lacking any new development before offing him unceremoniously.
The chemistry between Finn and Rey seemed completely forced as well, no sparks at all.
In fact the best character development of the entire movie was the final 30 seconds of silence ...

The other thing is if you are going to create a story, create one that has at least some "believability" behind it. The reasoning behind the entire movie was so thin as to completely dismiss that there ever was a history behind this Episode at all. Useless plot, and unnecessary insertion into the Star Wars universe indeed.

Furthermore it wasn't just that the pacing was terrible, it just didn't feel like Star Wars because of the lack of emphasis on the Star Wars unearthly howls and mechanical wonderment, JJ almost completely railroaded this essential portion of the Star Wars "feel". There was an attempt with a canteena scene *nod* and BB-88 was fun! But just not enough to offset the spoonfed (for who knows what commercial reason the original Star Wars didn't spoon feed anything) writing.

I did like this movie better than the new Star Treks, at least it had the good taste to kill great characters instead of murdering them through poorly conceived re-writes. And I would actually go see this movie again .. if it were free.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Dec 26, 2015

Dammit, I understand all the Episode IV rip-off criticism now that I've seen it. And Harrison Ford at 73 and Carrie Fisher at a rough-looking 59 are to be commended for their capacity to appear but their presence only served to bolster theDammit, I understand all the Episode IV rip-off criticism now that I've seen it. And Harrison Ford at 73 and Carrie Fisher at a rough-looking 59 are to be commended for their capacity to appear but their presence only served to bolster the criticism that VII leans too much on IV/VI. And though "the force awakens" in newcomer Rey, it all came a bit too easy to her - in fact the scene where she realizes she has Mental Persuasion - quickly descends into self-parody. And of course it follows that Rey is "a new hope", and dollars-to-donuts, with the Rebels', er Resistance's win, Episode VIII will parallel "The Empire Strikes Back" with the First Order recovering and having another go at the Resistance. The orig trilogy ended in '83 with "Return of the Jedi", so we all hoped that given a biblically long 32 year wait, our socks would be knocked off with a set of sequels (most of us want to forget the prequels). Instead, it appears the new set is cut from the same cloth as the old. Sure they'll all make their billions of dollars and rate 6 or 7 of 10, but it sure would've been great to have a set of 9s or 10s like Eps IV and V. JJ Abrams could've done this but it's like he held back, like he felt culture-bound to replicate rather than innovate, too bad.… Expand

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ShermosDec 16, 2016

While I did enjoy TFA, it felt far too much like a rehash of the original film. JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm needed to have the courage to take a risk, and try something new. The character Rey is almost a text book example of a Mary Sue. I can'tWhile I did enjoy TFA, it felt far too much like a rehash of the original film. JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm needed to have the courage to take a risk, and try something new. The character Rey is almost a text book example of a Mary Sue. I can't go into why too much without spoiling the film, but if you think back to the learning process Luke Skywalker went through to get to where he was at the end of the Trilogy, you'll see that Rey is just too good and competent considering that she has never had any pilot or jedi training (the film didn't tell us so at least).… Expand

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dc127Dec 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went in with very mixed expectations. The prequels set the bar so abysmally low that almost any movie put on the screen would be received with universal praise. The early reviews of the movie were exactly that, universally praising the film. After leaving the theater on opening night (woo hoo 7pm rather than midnight early releases) I was . . . underwhelmed. The film is visually spectacular and has some amazing scenes in it. Finn, Poe, and Kylo are great new characters. Han is amazing. Rey is convincing as a tough but torn individual but I hated that she is just a cypher that can literally do anything. Individuals rating the film as an 9 or 10 must have seen a completely different film than I did.

The Force Awakens opens with Poe seeking a piece of a map to Luke Skywalker from a mysterious figure on the planet Jakku. Not surprisingly the Empire, I mean Nazi's, I mean The First Order shows up disrupting Poe's plansn. The map ends up in the hands of BB8, and it is up to this little plucky droid to complete the mission. Along the way he picks up a rough and table individual who is unknowingly strong in the force and they fly around in the Millennium Falcon a lot.

Does this sound familiar a bit? This is one of the most glaring problems with the film. 90% of the movie is a retread from the previous film. I mean there is even a trench run by x-wings on a death star. Wait I mean Starkiller base. Too often the movie goes beyond fan service to downright lazy writing.

The second think that struck me the wrong way is that a good 30-40% of the film is simply setting up FUTURE films. While I like a coherent narrative, I should be able to watch a movie on its own. Who are Rey's parents? Is she Luke's kid? Why did Ben turn to the dark side? Is Snoke a Sith? How did the lightsaber get into that trunk? Why did the New Republic allow the First Order to rise? Who are the Knights of Ren? Who is Max Von Sydow's character? How is Ren able to fly a ship, fix everything, wield a lightsaber against a more heavily trained (and evil) force user. I was having flashbacks to LOST. You can introduce some unanswered questions, but the movie just had too many. Disney/Abrams clearly have gone all out on maximizing the franchise rather than making sure this movie made sense in its own right.

Check it out, but keep your expectations in check.… Expand

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fluxmulderDec 22, 2015

This movie is basically a remake of A New Hope. Kylo Ren = Darth Vader, Rey = Luke, Starkiller Base = Death Star Looking for Luke = Looking for Obi Wan. There's also too much reliance on nostalgia. Get ready for spurts of fanservice ever 15This movie is basically a remake of A New Hope. Kylo Ren = Darth Vader, Rey = Luke, Starkiller Base = Death Star Looking for Luke = Looking for Obi Wan. There's also too much reliance on nostalgia. Get ready for spurts of fanservice ever 15 minutes or so. Oh look, there's the Milenium Falcon. Oh look, it's C3PO and R2D2. Oh look, the cave sequence from Dagobah, except in the basement of a bar. The new characters are ok. Rey was the strongest of the 3 new protagonists, but didn't really shine until the last quarter of the movie. The returning cast were great, especially Han Solo, who I felt carried most of the movie. The visual effects and sound were excellent all around. They mostly used practical effects and it looks much better than the CGI fest that was the prequels. For the next one: less reliance on old characters and tropes. Give us something new.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 18, 2015

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

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MrInkyDec 24, 2015

Modern remake of first Star Wars movie Different name but same movie with updated cast. If you are 10-20 years old new great movie, over 50 waste of time snd money

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MooseSpoonDec 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film had a lot of hype. Sadly it could nkt live up to the hype. The problem is this time the hype wasn't purely fan made. A solid addition to the star wars franchise but not without serious issues. This is essentially A New Hope with a different cast and setting

THE GOOD:
The nostalgia brought on by the original cast gives people who have seen the other movies a warm feeling. Things get wrapped up quite well and an aged cast seems to pick up where they left off

Poe and Finn had amazing chemistry. From the moment they met it was clear they would be a good pair. Even when they were apart, they were commanding of the screen. Hopefully they show up more.

Beautiful landscapes, great technology, some good battles.

BB-8. Love that droid. Figuratively.

THE BAD:

For all the nostalgia, we never see the old cast together.

Rey. A girl out of nowhere magically starts understanding jedi powers and using a lightsaber in combat against a trained opponent. While she is acted well, she is poorly written and ends up being a "mary sue" character. All her successes come off as oddly convenient rather than actual skill.

Poe and Damaron need more time on screen together.

Kylo Ren. A sith with daddy and grand daddy issues that for all his bravado cant seem to beat a girl untrained in the force or combat. While pride makes a good downfall, his roguish nature often goes against the empire he serves and inconveniences his master.

Starkiller base. A death star with multiple beams but the same relative weakness? Really? Humorous but just really convenient and overused. The problem with the old deathstar was a small port, so why not make a big port?

The resistance must be full of genius pilots. Somehow a handful of pilots can handle an imperial fleet. If that is the case, then why not just destroy the empire entirely?

Captain Phasma. I expect her to come back with a vengeance, but her character was comical and underwhelming. The leader of a military force so easily compromised seems poor choice.

The ease of killing imperial officers makes them like red shirts in star trek.

Han solo's death. I expected a better death for such an interesting character. A rogue smuggler letting his guard down for his son in a moment of family weakness. Care to explain how a guy who left his family behind all of the suddenly became a family man?… Expand

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Cognizant1Jan 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If I didn't see this movie on the IMAX 3D Screen my rating would have been lower.
Special Effects: 9
Directing: 7 1/2 to 8
Writing: 6
Plot: Disjointed mess
I would just like to say that this is an opinion of someone who grew up in the 70's. I saw the movies while I was young and still love the originals. I had almost every toy from Millennium Falcon to the Ewok village. Tons of figures and friends who loved Star Wars. Sure, I was a little let down by the prequels Jar Jar but the "Story Plot" still held True and Firm the Star Wars Canon. Also, some of the actors weren't my favorite or first choice either.
I think the people who say this movie was great are the people who just want to see Character's, space, space vehicles and anything that has to do with Star Wars even if it doesn't have that great of writing or hold true to the Star Wars story or just starting of a new one.
**Some what of a Spoiler Alert!**
The movie felt like it needed to put in something a little something from 4,5,6. Comedy felt forced in and some reunions felt awkward(like meeting for the first time) and with some lousy dialogue.Also, when someone trains in anything it takes a while to become good. Yes, there are people who have natural talents, but to do something that takes a long time train to do just doesn't add up.
Might of worked better if it was shown that said person slowly notices things when younger and try's things little by little.
***Major Spoiler Don't read further if you haven't seen the Movie!!***
Would have been better to know more about Kylo-Ren's past. Or even the 2 main protagonist's story of growing up and the Republic's response to the new threat.
If they started the movie maybe 10 to 15yrs after Vader's Death
How does someone best a person who has been training as a Jedi since they were 5.?????
I don't have the time but this movie could have been better.… Expand

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SergeantSozDec 25, 2015

Since this is Episode 7, I wanted to give it a 7 but just couldn't do it. Actually the movie is pretty decent. I was going in expecting it to be way worse but you could tell they put a lot of money in the budget, except for the writing.Since this is Episode 7, I wanted to give it a 7 but just couldn't do it. Actually the movie is pretty decent. I was going in expecting it to be way worse but you could tell they put a lot of money in the budget, except for the writing. Honestly is there any Star Wars movie with decent dialogue. Also the movie relied on bringing back old characters to let nostalgia make the movie better than it seems. So as far as the pros go, the CG looked really good and the overall story and setup for the next movies was good.

I want to give this episode a 7 out of 10, but I’m going to be brutally honest. The movie was good, but not great. I’ll keep this organized and list the good and the bad. The good – great action and special effects, nostalgic old characters, music and cinematography. The bad – new characters, lame villain, and bad writing.
Good: This is a good Star Wars movie. I would rank it in the middle below Episode 3, 5, and 6. That means it’s better than the films of the first trilogies so this one is off to a great start. The action, sound, and special effects are all suburb. Obviously they had a blank check because this is easily a billion dollar movie.
Bad: So this is a billion dollar movie but they couldn’t hire a decent writer? Honestly I can’t think of any Star Wars movie with good acting or writing. Usually the acting is terrible. This time around it’s mostly ok but my biggest problem with this movie is Fin. No I don’t hate him because he’s black. I hate him because he does not convince me that he trained his whole life to be a storm trooper. The guy is fidgety and always sucking wind (Like Jack from Lost – maybe it’s a JJ Abrams thing?). Every line that comes out of his mouth is corny. This isn’t the actors fault. It’s the writers. They clearly did not put any effort into this character. He’s just flat awful. Most of the dialogue feels forced. The conversations don’t seem natural and it seems the actors are just taking turns saying their lines. The film has plenty of one-liners and not a single chuckle in the movie theater occurred. You want a movie writer who knows how to come up with dialogue, go see Hateful Eight, because Tarantino is excellent at that. The second new character is Rey, the girl who falls prey to the cliché strong female protagonist who single handedly can take down an army of guys who were trained their entire life with a weapons she’s never even used before. She is hot though and her accent is sexy. Lastly the villain Kilo Ren or whatever is one of the weakest villains I’ve seen. I’ll wrap it up with this one question. So Fin is a Stormtrooper and he has no problem aiming a gun but every single other Stormtrooper can’t hit the broad side of the barn? The Hobbit had the same problem. The good guys cut down hordes of enemies like butter with no opposition. For the next Star Wars movies, I want to see some real WAR! The beginning of Episode 3 is what I’m talking about. Still to this day, that was one of the most exciting scenes ever.
I know I complained a lot, but go ahead and see it. Everyone is. Just hang in there until Chewy and Han Solo arrive. Then it gets good, because like I said, Fin is terrible.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Dec 24, 2015

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

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