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LukeLLDec 23, 2015

I'm so disappointed about this movie and can not understand how anyone give this episode a good rating.
Story from episode 4, bad actors, nothing new. JUST BAD!

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meitgol1Dec 23, 2015

To be honest, this is the first Star Wars movie I've ever seen. It was quite boring, and I fell asleep midway through this fiasco. Technology seemed old and not up to today's standards. Funky looking creatures that made no sense. StoryTo be honest, this is the first Star Wars movie I've ever seen. It was quite boring, and I fell asleep midway through this fiasco. Technology seemed old and not up to today's standards. Funky looking creatures that made no sense. Story line was weak, and I can tell there was hidden disappointment from the hard core fans after the movie was over. The lame attempt at humor didn't even garner a chuckle from me, but of course the hard core fans laughed. Not much thought was put into the design of the advanced space craft fighters, which were essentially a cylinder with an oversized disc on each end...Really?? Not very aerodynamic. Also, all the controls the pilots used to control these pieces of garbage were laughable at best! Essentially press a series of old fashioned looking buttons seems to make these things fly, shoot, make evasive maneuvers, etc. Prior to the movie starting, there was a preview of the new Star Trek movie, which even in preview looks far superior to this piece of crap. The Star Wars series should call it quits and just END IT!… Expand

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dwillDec 23, 2015

I am a long time star wars fan. I've watched all of the movies multiple times. I like both the clone wars and rebels cartoons and I've read about 12 of the books. With that being said, I did laugh a handful of times and enjoy the specialI am a long time star wars fan. I've watched all of the movies multiple times. I like both the clone wars and rebels cartoons and I've read about 12 of the books. With that being said, I did laugh a handful of times and enjoy the special effects but I was looking for something new and creative. I clapped and cheered in the beginning of the movie and by the end I was slow clapping to JJ Abrams. I was so disappointed by the copy cat scenarios and the utter disrespect for the force as I suspect any invested fan will be. The greater betrayal is ultimately these are not the droids I was looking for and probably will never again be.… Expand

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kintarooeDec 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created a metacritic account just for this movie. It sucks, seriously. Like it's been said in previous reviews the story is horrible, the relationships between characted terrible, the character developpement non existent, the villain ridiculous, humor is misplaced (this is not the avengers.) And what the **** is Voldemort doing here ?

I'll add that WE ARE IN 2015 : pretty SFX are standard now. It was amazing back in 70's/80's and was sufficient to make a great movie. But it's not anymore.

Did you watch Starship troopers ? And then did you watch Starship Troopers 2 ? That's it, same sensation. But imagine there was all that big hype around starship troopers 2 and everyone said it was the greatest movie of all time. And you're here like : wait...what ??… Expand

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MeldiDec 25, 2015

So. Let it be known that I was Princess Leia for 6 Halloweens in a row as a child. I played the scene where Leia and Luke swing to safety on my Tarzan swing with my neighbor Kevin 100's of times. When it snowed, we were on Hoth. When it wasSo. Let it be known that I was Princess Leia for 6 Halloweens in a row as a child. I played the scene where Leia and Luke swing to safety on my Tarzan swing with my neighbor Kevin 100's of times. When it snowed, we were on Hoth. When it was summer, we were in Yoda's swamp.

Last night, I was so excited. I thought, 'This is gonna be GREAT!!' So thrilled, what a fun way to spend Christmas Eve.

Now, all I want for Christmas is my memories back. This reboot (redo? Rework?) was god, I don't know. It wasn't funny. It wasn't awesome. It wasn't new. It wasn't a continuation of the story. It wasn't fresh. It wasn't great. Worse yet, it wasn't Star Wars. It. Was. Lame.

And I am sad.… Expand

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nubmanDec 26, 2015

Basically just a rehash of new hope and nothing about the movie drew me in. I didn't care for any of the characters, the dialog was dull and boring , the pacing was just awkward and the villain was just dumb
Overall I was pretty disappointedBasically just a rehash of new hope and nothing about the movie drew me in. I didn't care for any of the characters, the dialog was dull and boring , the pacing was just awkward and the villain was just dumb
Overall I was pretty disappointed with this movie.… Expand

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NotAKyloRenDec 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Copy from episodes IV and V. The story is unbelievably bad, even worse the new characters are failure. Kylo Ren - crybaby villain(who makes you lough at the dark side when he takes of his mask and you see some 17 years old nerd trying to be bad), Rey - overpowered scavenger teen who learns more about force in 3 days than Luke in 3 movies, seeing Leia and Solo old in the movie just felt wrong. This is the worst Star Wars movie till now. Thanks Disney you nailed it...… Expand

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richie5150Dec 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One big dreadful cliff hanger.

Question: Why does Poe decide to leave Jakku after Finn and him crash the tie fighter on their way back to Jakku?

I thought the whole point of going back to Jakku was to find BB8? He would have had no idea that Finn would complete his mission for him.

This is just one example among dozens.

One of the criteria for choosing a new director should have been that they were actually a star wars fan...

DREADFUL!… Expand

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apagee13Dec 27, 2015

I am sorry, this is a TERRIBLE movie! First, a complete rehash of the first one. Second, plot makes NO sense. Third, writing is sloppy, pointless, weak and riddled with errors. Fourth, yes, the CGI is cool, but you just don't care about theI am sorry, this is a TERRIBLE movie! First, a complete rehash of the first one. Second, plot makes NO sense. Third, writing is sloppy, pointless, weak and riddled with errors. Fourth, yes, the CGI is cool, but you just don't care about the characters to matter. Fifth, a SCOTTISH accent from one of the bad guys! The FIrst Order?! It's just SAD that they had all this talent, money and made such a poor movie. I was very disappointed.… Expand

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commonsensemdDec 27, 2015

When you see 2000+ positive reviews for this film remember that the success of this movie is putting food on the table for 25,000+ people, and unfortunately taking food off of mine. What a complete waste of time. If disappointment was aWhen you see 2000+ positive reviews for this film remember that the success of this movie is putting food on the table for 25,000+ people, and unfortunately taking food off of mine. What a complete waste of time. If disappointment was a four letter word it would be “Star,” and if refund was a four letter word it would be “Wars.” It is difficult to know where to start a review when the movie itself didn’t know where to start. The only thing that kept me awake in this film was the occasional cameo of an elderly star or ageless droid. Warning: a teenage scavenger hunt has more plot than this movie. It honestly feels like the Jets and Sharks, Crips and Bloods, and Hatfield and McCoy’s were locked in the writing room with a colorful pharma bowl in the center of the table.
Most of the characters did the best they could with a canned and uninspiring script; however, Chewy and Droids will keep you amused with their deliveries. The villains were a joke. The Napoleonic Ginger (Hux) was a disgrace to gingers; in fact, Boris Becker wielding a tennis racquet would have been more menacing. When Kylo Ren took off his mask I laughed out loud! Then, I had a difficult time focusing on his lines because I was expecting him to wave a magic wand causing doves fly out of his hair. Once again Rafael Nadal wielding a tennis racquet would have been more menacing. With all due respect, I do see this as being a good film if you are 14 or under. I taught 8th grade and for them I will raise the bar to 7 mainly because their internal reference library is much smaller and congested with similar swill.… Expand

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SyFy4LyfeDec 28, 2015

I am still in disbelief at how many things this film gets wrong. The force is cheapened and the struggles of our beloved original heroes so long ago are invalidated. Character development is non-existent. The story offers nothing originalI am still in disbelief at how many things this film gets wrong. The force is cheapened and the struggles of our beloved original heroes so long ago are invalidated. Character development is non-existent. The story offers nothing original and the plot holes are aplenty. It is beyond me how so many people can give this movie a 9 or 10. Those are not critical reviews by any means. The real critics you will find here, in the red. We are not "trolls"; we are very dedicated, concerned Star Wars Fans whom have just collectively witnessed an atrocity and feel the need to voice our dismay.… Expand

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roycatDec 30, 2015

So bad it makes me appreciate Episode 1. It even makes me appreciate Prometheus. no, wait. No it doesn't. Read all the other bad reviews. They articulate the details pretty well. As the excitement of a "new" Star Wars wears off. More peopleSo bad it makes me appreciate Episode 1. It even makes me appreciate Prometheus. no, wait. No it doesn't. Read all the other bad reviews. They articulate the details pretty well. As the excitement of a "new" Star Wars wears off. More people will come forward, into the light, proclaiming their true feelings about this horrible film.… Expand

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AbrownleeDec 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie tells the story of the resistance fight against the totalitarian First Order: space nazis. Unfortunately, the central plot, the battle to take out the nazi superweapon with a squadron of X-wing fighters, has been told before in two previous Star Wars movies, and so the story felt predictable. Daisy Ridley, playing a key character, often delivered her lines as if in theatre rehearsal, effusive and earnest, rather like Hermione Granger. This was an opportunity to use these fables to show is something new, but here was just repetition.… Expand

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Dreoh86Dec 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like Star Wars, but this movie almost felt like a bad remake of A New Hope. Besides that, Kylo Ren is one of the worst villains I've ever seen. Why is he so weak? He was trained by Luke Skywalker and is quite easily defeated by Rey. How is that possible? Oh wait, he's an expert at throwing tantrums.
Then there is the First Order. I know that ODESSA supposedly was the inspiration for the First Order, but all they seem to be is a bunch of incompetent Space-Nazi-Wannabes. Don't they know how the first Death Star was destroyed? Why didn't they implement tougher security measures? ...
I just want some consistency.
Well, at least the actors did a good job, especially Adam Driver (it's not his fault Kylo Ren is such a poorly written character) and Harrison Ford.
I'll give the next movie a chance, but this one has far too many flaws.… Expand

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Tony27nineDec 29, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dull, dull, dull.....
The showing my wife and I went to was around 10% full and mostly with people in their 40's and 50's. This told me a lot. Seeing the show was an act of nostalgia for those that were literally blown away by what we're cutting edge effects in their time.
What Disney have done is dishonest...

Plot....
Some important info is hidden by a fleeing rebel in a droid. The baddies are sent to recover said droid. The baddies have a chuffing big round thing with a massive gun on it that can destroy planets. They use it to destroy some planets which upsets everyone. The rebels need to destroy said round thing which involves someone getting inside, disabling the shields and allowing a load of X-wings to target the vulnerable bit. Which they do. And it blows up. And everyone is happy.
Sound familiar.......?

They didn't even try to hide their shameless plagiarism. Right down to an X-Wing or two flying down a heavily defended channel to deliver the fateful blow, a bar scene with a bunch of very odd looking aliens that all go quiet when the main characters enter, a face off between father and son ( yes, you got it... On a very large, narrow bridge thingy), I could go on.....

It's the very first one all over again but with a bit more advanced cgi.
Regurgitate a formula, hype it up, make a squillion.
Embarrassing that I fell for it.

Glad I bought the large popcorn bucket because counting it gave me something to do whilst all the noise and shooting was going on.… Expand

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GiveitbacktoGLDec 30, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a LIFELONG Star Wars fan, I cant accept this tripe. Ive read thousands of pages of expanded universe material, played thousands of hours of the video games, am absolutely enamored with this setting, and its characters. If anyone could give it a pass, it should be me.

It wasnt just a bad Star wars movie...it was a bad FILM.

The main features of the movie are: a rehashed story, flat dialogue, uninteresting characters, More action than acting, Doesnt follow pre established lore, Deus ex machina all throughout, sad silly forced feeling comedy, Suspension of disbelief impossible.

The movie literally brought me to tears, not because of the emotional weight of the scenes or story, but in the fact that Disney has proven they have no respect for this venerated series.

Did the rebellion defeat the empire? Did the characters we love and missed evolve in any meaningful way? Does this movie feel like a legitimate sequel to episode 6? Nope, Nope, Nope.

It felt like the people behind this movie didnt even watch the original films or the prequels, how much would it have cost Disney to hire someone who actually knew anything about Star Wars?

Disney retconned the EU for THIS garbage?

The Lightsaber that Luke lost on Bespin is in the service room(that also serves as a force cave)in some random bar, in the box from Obi Wans house on Tattooine.

Han doesnt know what a bowcaster is, and is generally an incompetent boob, Fin is unbelievable, Poe is flat.

Rey is a mary Sue, Kylo comes off as a complete weakling that no one would follow into anything.

Luke going into hiding makes no sense, the map he left makes no sense, The first Order going after an apparently non issue in Luke whos hanging out in Ireland for some reason makes no sense, R2D2 makes no sense, The Falcon on Jakku makes no sense, the garbage man Fin not cutting off his own head with the lightsaber, makes no sense. Reys unexplained piloting expertise, force using expertise, The list goes on and on and on.

The death of Han Solo scene was so emotionally weightless, I didn't flinch.

It should be Illegal to do this to classic Americana, its like peeing on the Alamo. I hope the mockery of our mental capacities as fans bankrupts the monstrosity called Disney and everyone involved in writing, directing, and overseeing the creation of this movie lives in poverty and shame for the rest of their days.

Shame on you Disney, Shame on you Abrams

You've broken my heart.… Expand

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AdrenalinDec 30, 2015

This film was an insult to the Star Wars franchise. Atm I'm feeling like it is the worst movie of the whole saga, even worse than Episode 1 which I already rate quite low. The simple but devastating reason for this is that the movie did notThis film was an insult to the Star Wars franchise. Atm I'm feeling like it is the worst movie of the whole saga, even worse than Episode 1 which I already rate quite low. The simple but devastating reason for this is that the movie did not expand the lore at all but copied almost everything from Episode 4 and mixed it with stupid diversity crap. The stuff that was made different from the originals almost always ends in senseless luck moments. - Coincidences are the driving force of the plot, which is just a joke.

It doesn't immerse you, it doesn't feel like Star Wars.

For me this isn't Star Wars or canon.

Anyone who rates this higher than Episode 3 is no true Star Wars fan.… Expand

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SkipperrDec 30, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not Star Wars.

First, I am not Hard Core Star Wars fan.
Never read any of the star wars books etc.
My family loved all six Star Wars movies, fun for entire family.

Three generations of my family watched this new movie. No one liked it. Why?

I will try to write the main reasons:
1. Plot is hollow - bad copy/paste job from Ep IV through VI.
The main goal is “Find Luke Skywalker” - why, never explained. When they find him - all is over - Bad guys are defeated, their Super Death Star destroyed and their army with it.
2. Scenes are poorly stitched together - too many coincidences.
3. Another Death Star - this time unbelievable. How close to the sun this planet must be to harvest its energy? It is attached to the sun and has atmosphere, forest, snow? Everything should be scorched within seconds. How dumb we should be? Is it a starship-planet or it is built in republic system under their noses to destroy entire republic. Is the Republic only in one star system now?
4. Republic is destroyed by the Super Death Star and Super Death Star with a huge Bad army is destroyed by the Republic. What is left?
5. Characters:
- Good old Han Solo - 70 years old smuggler? Was he not a general and hero in Ep VI? HE WAS KILLED BY HIS OWN SON - who is pathetic bad ass little worm. The worst death of a hero I have ever seen. Sorry, he is not hero in this movie, he is only very insignificant character.
- Princess Leia, why is she here - another very insignificant character. Her part is very small and pale... Zero emotions between her and Solo in the scene where they talk about their son. Very strange, sorry I forgot, C3PO is to be blamed for that.
- Stormtrooper Phil - why is he in this movie? The answer is simple - they wanted a black man with a light saber. They made him look like a cowardly moron. He loses every fight in this movie. First Ray punched him in the face, BB8 shot him in the leg, then his fellow stormtrooper discards a blaster to fight him with some silly weapon and he would have killed him if not..., and finally he is again fighting with light saber against pathetic sith moron (sorry, moron is not correct word - that would mean two morons, I must think of a better word) - he loses again. What a character.
- Bad Guy with some new and scary powers at the beginning - turned out to be a puddy cat. And I called him a moron, sorry again, I really must think of a better word.
- Ray, cute and very shiny - we could have loved her if she was presented more human and less superhuman, sorry wrong word again - supergirl. She is there alone in all her glory, strong independent woman, surrounded by weak, incompetent, moronic (I must stop to use this word) men. Who needs men anyway? Someone else said, she is instant Jedi, knows everything and can learn anything in seconds, really impressive. She eats Sith Lords for breakfast. All characters in this movie are there just to support her greatness.

5. Some power behind this movie really hates men. And, with a very good reason:
Han Solo abandoned his wife and his son - he is a criminal, it is to be expected.
Luke Skywalker abandoned everyone and everything, including his child or children. Entire planets have been destroyed, millions died and he just doesn’t care. Not even for his own blood. How cruel and selfish - even Jar Jar would have said “how rude”.
Supreme leader Snooky, Snoopy, sorry his name is hard to remember, really evil man, kills everyone who stand in his way.
Big Bad Sith (Black) Puddy Cat, he is evil, what can be expected from the son of a criminal. Well, he is evil in a good way, poor, poor boy. He has more good in him the 3 evil men from above (Han, Luke and Snoopy). He just can’t see it. Well, he is not actually bad, he just looks like a frightened school girl and that is his quality.

I give this only one star because it has Star Wars in its title - that is a lie. Without that, it would be 5 or 6 stars.

To all of you who write 10 stars reviews and call us, disappointed people, haters.
There is nothing to hate - just disappointment.

Why are you so upset about negative reviews, when there are 100.000 of you and only a handful of us?

I am not upset with your 10 stars with very short reviews.
And please when you write review and give 10 stars, please explain why (in details) this movie deserves 10 starts in more then two sentences if you can.

To all of you out there, I say, go and see for yourself. Some people may love, others may hate, only you can judge for yourself.… Expand

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WylyQuimbyDec 30, 2015

A lazy con-job by the best con-artists in the business.

The Force Awakens is a poor copy of the original with none of the vision, scope, or artistry. Most of the plot elements, sets, and props are poorly recycled from A New Hope. TheA lazy con-job by the best con-artists in the business.

The Force Awakens is a poor copy of the original with none of the vision, scope, or artistry. Most of the plot elements, sets, and props are poorly recycled from A New Hope. The established rules of the galaxy's lore, technology, politics, and economy tossed out the window. The treatment of the original characters is baffling. Somehow, JJ Abrams has made the galaxy seem small.

If you must watch this train wreck, watch it at second-run theater that serves beer and pizza. Afterwards, I recommend watching the original again.… Expand

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Serious_catJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hated Lucas prequel, but at least he tried something.
Here we just have a lazy rehash of a new hope featuring such original features as:
* another desert planet
* another snow planet
* another cantina
* another Yoda character, except red
* another death star
* guess what, this death star happens to have a trench to its weak point. I guess it's a mandatory feature
* another death star exploding
Also for some reason, despite the fact the Rebellion killed the Emperor and blown up the Death Star (the second one), 30 years later it's still the Rebellion fighting the Empire except now the Rebellion is called the Resistance and the Empire is called the First Order, because... Well because probably the writers were afraid of coming up with original ideas.

The Kylo Ren character is kind of interesting in that he has some personality. The main problem is it's the personality of a whiny child, almost a Scott Evil parody which is *actually* played for laughs once in the movie. While it is a bit refreshing it is actually very inappropriate for a villain that should instill some menace and that instead is so inefficient at litterally everything that you almost want to point and laugh at him. The general guy seems looks like some teenager in an ill-fitting costume and Darth CGI is, well, just big lump of CGI. In fact the bad guys are so inept almost like cluncky cartoon villains. Maybe they didn't to scare children because Disney? Anyway it's bad.

The good guys are as white bread as it goes. The Finn character is supposed to have some depth because he was a stormtrooper or something but seriously who cares, he just ends being your generic wise-cracking sidekick.
Rey makes you think about some bad video game character. She is completly bland. She can do anything and she goes from one Serie's main character to another in a series of pointless cameos.
The characters from the old trilogy are shoe-horned into the movie for no good reason.

The plot is the same as in "a New Hope" except with more coincidences. The Death Star is bigger but it blows up just the same. Actually when the Rebel... eh, I mean the Resistance blows it up your just surprised not having some StormTrooper yelling "Oh, no, not again!".

Again, I hated Lucas prequels but at least he was trying to come up with new ideas. In comparisons this movie is some kind of souless counterfeit concocted by Disney's mad scientists.

Oh, yeah, the laser saber fights ditched the dumb jumping around from the prequels to something more appropriate. So at least there's something.… Expand

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MD5774Jul 24, 2016

It's sad all these movie reviews came back to this move and gave it 8,7,and 10's. Money talks I guess, this movie was Terrible. From start to finish , this Star Wars movie was a carbon copy of the Star Wars A New Hope movie , with just a fewIt's sad all these movie reviews came back to this move and gave it 8,7,and 10's. Money talks I guess, this movie was Terrible. From start to finish , this Star Wars movie was a carbon copy of the Star Wars A New Hope movie , with just a few characters switched around . Rey became Wonder Woman within the last 30 minutes of this movie , while a beloved character of the Star Wars franchise was offed by a villain wearing mask and didn't need one at all. This movie was a insult to the Star Wars fanbase. I guess in the next Star Wars movie - The World Order Strikes Back, Fin will be frozen in carbonite and Rey will train Luke Skywalker on using the force .… Expand

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insomniac0Jan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Atmosphere? -0 I didn't felt I was in the space on a foreign star system of some sort. More like Nevada, Scotland and Germany.
Casting? -0 Emotionless, talentless, un-charismatic stars. From Ray to Finn to Ren.
hanging - This is the part that truly made me jump in my seat. Really long loooong pauses in dialogues vague starring.
Script? Ran a SW marathon just before the TFA to refresh my memory. Oh boy the rip-of. Completely copy-pasted the script of Ep4. And the dialogues suck soo soooo soo much.
Photography? An absolute failure. Apart from one good take (while moving forward the camera on the subject instead of zooming in ) it's bland, no amazing landscapes no interesting lines nothing.
Information? The movie doesn't give us any at all.
Plot holes? Lightsabers are supposed to be used only from the trained jedi. Not some girl from the movie twilight who "concentrated" and learned to use the force while fighting between a cliff and a SUPER-VILAIN apprentice who is taught greatly in the ways of the force. A guy who can stop blaster beams!!!.
Gore? Seriously this has to stop. It's called star WARS not star fights. It's supposed to have killings, death dismemberment. Where are the hands that are cut off clean? Just because the teens of today will have nightmares we are denied from the privilege of some good ol' fashioned violence?
Music? toun toun toun to totoun to totoun, bam bam bam ba babam ba bam. I don't remember any tune from TFA.

Whenever I watch movies at home I jump forward the bits that suck. I could watch TFA at half the time and still not miss a thing.
Poor movie. Maybe watch it once. Compared to the others is ****
And I am not a SW fanatic I think they are ok, a classic like LotR or Godfather but this has no rewatchable value at ALL.… Expand

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Trent2012Jan 2, 2016

Feels more like a remake or remix than a continuation of the Star Wars saga. I felt almost like I was watching a fan made film that took the best parts of the original trilogy and combined them together. There are also too many plot holes andFeels more like a remake or remix than a continuation of the Star Wars saga. I felt almost like I was watching a fan made film that took the best parts of the original trilogy and combined them together. There are also too many plot holes and not enough creativity. I can understand leaving a few plot holes to be answered in the next movie, but so many things are left unexplained that it's hard to believe that they will all be answered in the next film.… Expand

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drDirt2200Jan 2, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My wife and I viewed the movie separately, and both came home really disappointed. Looking at the reviews, it is interesting that although most reviews were positive and the movie has a 4.5 star rating, the "most helpful" list contains almost exclusively bad reviews - a demonstration of the hype associated with this movie. Rehashed Episode 4 indeed, and I am an avid Star Wars fan. My complaints are basically in two areas:

1. Totally uncompelling characters. I had trouble even remembering the names of the people, Finn being the only one that stuck. The Darth Vader-wannabe was a truly pathetic villain, indeed he looks like a kid that would be beat up in high school, and whines like one that would have his head stuffed in a toilet. Even Han and Leia just came across as old and tired. Remember Grand Moff Tarkin from 30 years ago - tall, gaunt figure with skull-like face and excellent villain voice? Remember any of the Imperial commanders in this movie from 30 minutes ago?

2. Lack of continuity with Return of the Jedi, forget the EU. ROTJ ended with the Rebellion victorious, Han and Leia ready to be married, Luke Skywalker in his prime as a Jedi. Now TFA comes along, Han has lost the Falcon for some time (he'd rather die first), he and Leia have had a force-powerful child (Leia I suppose) and have broken up, the Republic pretty much defeated by an Imperial remnant, and Luke Skywalker wandered off due to disappointment. Killing off a major character (Solo) in a series is also generally considered a continuity problem in literature.

In a way it's a good thing that the villain was such a dweeb - it would be hard to explain Darth Vader being defeated by a couple of total noobs. There are numerous other problems, like that planet weapon would never have fired again anyway because there was no sun left to draw on, and people crossing large distances in a short time on foot.

On the plus side, X-Wings are still cool. Star Destroyers are still cool. TIE fighters are still cool, although with all the complex systems shown at the beginning, I think they lost the original idea of TIE fighters being quick and cheap to produce.

I dreaded what Disney would do to this movie from the day I heard they were doing it, and was horrified that the Extended Universe was going to be dropped. Every real Star Wars fan know the name of the real Episode 7 - "Heir to the Empire". The only good thing about Thrawn being left out of this movie is that Abrams didn't screw up Thrawn the way he screwed up Khan.… Expand

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ch77Jan 2, 2016

I watched this the other day in the cinema and to begin with was carried away on a glorious wave of nostalgia. The film went downhill quickly though, after a promising opening; derivative in the most lazy way imaginable, little to noI watched this the other day in the cinema and to begin with was carried away on a glorious wave of nostalgia. The film went downhill quickly though, after a promising opening; derivative in the most lazy way imaginable, little to no discernible plot, terrible pacing, zero creativity, huge plot holes, and a complete disregard for the OT. This film tries hard to recapture the magic and innocence of New Hope but comes across as a very well made advert for Disney.… Expand

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blee207Jan 3, 2016

What made this movie a joke:

1. There are so many Storm Troopers so only one dude that worked in sanitation grew a conscience? 2. Speaking of sanitation, how does a janitor know where the most vulnerable part of the planet was located?What made this movie a joke:

1. There are so many Storm Troopers so only one dude that worked in sanitation grew a conscience?
2. Speaking of sanitation, how does a janitor know where the most vulnerable part of the planet was located?
3. It was dumb for the Death Star to have a single point of destruction and yet not be completely protected with like a million turrets. But that was made 30 years ago and I didn’t care because my expectations back then were very different than what they are today. It’s a complete failure of the story that many years have passed since the Death Star and they continue to make the same mistake! What a joke.
4. Now that I’ve barely scratched the surface of sword fighting through training, I can tell you that anyone who goes up against a trained swordsman will not last more than a few swings let alone a few minutes. The black guy and the girl should have been cut into pieces way before she discovered the force within.

Anyway, I did enjoy the movie overall because of two main factors:

1. The updated graphics and effects gave new life to a very old story.
2. Seeing the old cast in the movie brought back some very old memories and profound emotions.… Expand

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jonordyJan 6, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: The special effects were a good blend of CGI and actual sets. I've gotten to a point that I tune out when I see CGI but they had enough real props and tangible stuff in this movie that it kept me intrigued. Seeing the old faces and my old toys back on the big screen was awesome too.

Cons: In just a few words, this was terrible story telling. The story was completely disjointed, literally no character development, way too fast paced and I left the theater not caring about any of the new characters. Poe seemed like the only old school star wars character in the movie and I think I would rather see a movie about his development. Finn absolutely annoyed me. His character flaws made him unlikeable and I wish he had bailed, or ran away one of the numerous times he said he would or never woke up from his coma. Rey is interesting but not a great character to build a franchise on. Kylo Ren looked promising but by the end, I hated him because he was such a loser. Snoke looks dumb. A huge, giant big miss with Phasma. The voice just did not match that trooper and then Phasma does nothing of relevance. On the whole, the first order is made up of spoiled nazi youth kids which is hardly a novel image in a movie and I can't take any of the seriously.

There were a plethora of opportunities to really build up scenes and add some gravity to the situations but literally if was like a cliff notes version of a movie. They could have really built up seeing the falcon for the first time but instead it was treated as unimportant. How Hans Solo was handled was a travesty, although I wished his same fate sitting in the theater. When I saw the death star I literally laugh out loud in the theater. You have got to be kidding me, is this space balls 2? They did a spectacular job in the fact that 5 planets of good guys got destroyed and I had 0 emotional reaction too it. That takes serious lack of story telling. The plot holes and never ending train of fortuitous coincidences made me want to gag and left me shaking my head. A guy who could stop a laser with his mind, couldn't handle a sanitation worker?

They said JJ is just trying to sell toys, but who would a 7 year old boy play with in the cast of new characters? My son won't likely pick Rey as he is a boy boy and none of the other new characters are not very cool. In all, I am very sad. I would have been much better off watching the trailers because the movie I had played out in my head was so much better than what I saw on the screen.

Ok, here is how we fix it. Kylo is actually a good guy and faked Hans death. Finn is a spy for the dark side and tries to get Rey away from the jedis influence and recruit her. Rey can keep being Rey but they were hiding her from learning about the force because she would be too powerful. She turns to the dark side, after finding out that Luke left her even if it was for her own good. Kylo does his best to try to help his cousin find the light side. Poe keeps being starbuck. Snoke mysteriously is never seen again in another movie unless Harry Potter movie comes out.… Expand

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DarthSidiusJan 6, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst Star Wars film ever!

As I finally got to see Star Wars last night I felt the soul of Star Wars universe evaporating before my very eyes. The movie was cringe worthy. Yikes. How can it be getting such good reviews??? With the exception of the original casting (Harrison Ford...) the acting was terrible. The character Finn was annoying and incredibly awkward. Worse then the addition of Jar Jar Binks. He ruined the movie. And just when I thought Disney managed to produce a cool sith lord Kylo Ren takes off his mask and reveals he's some mix of side show bob and the Jonas brothers goofy step child. And what about super size Gollum as the "Supreme Leader" of the dark side.

And Don't even get me started on the plot. All the writers at Disney did was plagiarize George Lucas's plot from the first three films and tweak it a bit. Come on Hans Solo is Kylo's father, all they did was reverse George Lucas's epic revelation in Empire that Darth Vadar is Luke's father. This film has ruined star wars for me forever.

Only great thing about the film was the great acting of the Original cast. And then they go and kill off one of Star Wars best characters, Hans Solo. Terrible film.… Expand

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Lich_MasterJan 8, 2016

I didn't like that movie at all.
I went with my wife, she was sleeping, and I was constantly saying stuff like "why?", "why that?", "is this new hope again?"
Most of the world rates that movie 100 out of 10, so I feel wierd. Maybe I amI didn't like that movie at all.
I went with my wife, she was sleeping, and I was constantly saying stuff like "why?", "why that?", "is this new hope again?"

Most of the world rates that movie 100 out of 10, so I feel wierd.
Maybe I am too old - Star Wars is meant for younger audience.
Maybe I just didn't like whole PC concept - main characters are:
Woman
Black Guy
Gay
Transvestite
Old man.
I can't recommend this movie, but on the other hand - everyone saw it. So just go, see it (maybe DVD), just not to be left out… Expand

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AbsozeroJan 21, 2016

Disappointing at best. There isn't much more to say. It's was poorly written and was boring, trite and uninspired. I give it a 1 and I wish people didn't drink the koolaid so hard with this film.

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TerribleWTFJan 9, 2016

WTF, that's some movie which i hated. I'm one of the first generation star wars fan's. but this movie is terrible. Self the bad boy is no secret anymore. When he is angry he destroys the Console with his light saber instead of killing theWTF, that's some movie which i hated. I'm one of the first generation star wars fan's. but this movie is terrible. Self the bad boy is no secret anymore. When he is angry he destroys the Console with his light saber instead of killing the messenger. There is not really any story behind it. just a combination of old topics. Nothing is really new. And the new Actors are terrible. This movie don't deserve a rating at all. That's more made for from the production straight into the video store. terrible… Expand

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evilbearApr 18, 2016

Awful in EVERY way. I am not going to bother explaining why, as many people on here have already comprehensively covered what makes this movie so bad. Whether or not you compare it to the other Star Wars movies - the movie is just awful. WhatAwful in EVERY way. I am not going to bother explaining why, as many people on here have already comprehensively covered what makes this movie so bad. Whether or not you compare it to the other Star Wars movies - the movie is just awful. What an embarrassment. Case in point - the most anticipated movie of the last decade did not last long in the theaters - not even a couple months. End of story.… Expand

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arihalliJan 10, 2016

Just saw Star Wars. This is what i thought.
1) It was so juvenile it should have been on Nickelodeon.
2) The casting/acting was terrible, cliched but with what the actors had to work with wasn't much they could do. 3) The script wasJust saw Star Wars. This is what i thought.
1) It was so juvenile it should have been on Nickelodeon.
2) The casting/acting was terrible, cliched but with what the actors had to work with wasn't much they could do.
3) The script was so uninteresting and dull. Didn't make sense. The characters only interest was their historical Star Wars interest for some SW'ars afficiondos.
4) The special effects were totally dull.
5) This movie must be a tribute to Madison Avenue marketing.
6) The only redeeming feature i can think of was that I saw something in 3D (which i like a lot) but the thouroughly stupid/childish script and poor special effects ruined that too!
7) Lastly, i was laughing at parts i shouldn't have laughed at and if they advertised this as a comedy 'take off' on Star Wars i think it might have had some redeeming value.… Expand

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ResaRestartDec 21, 2016

it is Re-shoot of "A new hope" With Unknown faces and One of the SINGULARITY-hyped director (J.J Lens flare) The script is a miserable with huge plot-holes HOW did that character get off that planet and how did he even get separated from theit is Re-shoot of "A new hope" With Unknown faces and One of the SINGULARITY-hyped director (J.J Lens flare) The script is a miserable with huge plot-holes HOW did that character get off that planet and how did he even get separated from the other one in the first place. ETC. Well the CGI was better than in EP1… Expand

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boppyJan 12, 2016

When I first saw the trailer, it gave me goosebumps. It hit all the right buttons with fans, and was intriguing enough to draw in new fans as well. Mission accomplished in that respect.

The movie itself sucked balls. Superficial, DisneyWhen I first saw the trailer, it gave me goosebumps. It hit all the right buttons with fans, and was intriguing enough to draw in new fans as well. Mission accomplished in that respect.

The movie itself sucked balls.

Superficial, Disney cartoon nonsense.

No depth or mystique.
No compelling epic/saga vibe which all the other Star Wars movies had.

It just sucked, and I'm not any kind of butt-hurt fanboy either.

More than anything, I'm irked that I was duped by the awesome trailer into seeing this ridiculous Disney formula rubbish...… Expand

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dunboy7Jan 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say? With so much hype and anticipation I was always worried it might not live up to expectation, but I really was shocked and taken aback by how many missteps this film makes! I love the original Star Wars movies, I didn't think to much of the prequels or though I loved the story and the back story of Palpatine / Darth Sidious.

So I was hoping for a fresh story, some new and old characters that could push the films forward. We got the characters but not much else, the story is possibly the laziest, most patronising piece of drivel you could come up with. They have literally just rehashed A New Hope and sprinkled in a few bits from Empire and ROTJ!
If you ran a competition for 12 year olds to come up with the next Star Wars story i'm convinced it would have been x10 more original, thought provoking and true to origins than this!

The plot holes are too numerous to mention the amount of ridiculous coincidences are embarrassing even if the force is somehow guiding the characters destinies it still boarders way to often on the ludicrous. I really could have lived with all this if they just made it semi believable and at least tried to explain things but they didn't.

As many people have mentioned the main character Rey manages to pick up everything way to quickly, within minutes of being on the Millennium Falcon she's telling Han Solo whats wrong with it!? She masters Jedi skills quicker than any Jedi from any of the movies or even the books (admittedly I've not read all of the EU books...YET?) but still this just comes across all wrong, we want to see her grow in a way Luke did in the original trilogy. I liked the idea of Finns character a storm trooper with a conscious, but again its handled in way to pander to a younger audience and felt like another missed opportunity.

Kylo Ren was my favourite part of the film, I know a lot of people thought he was too weak and no doubt he was but I liked Adam Driver in this role and thought he conveyed the inner conflict thing well and couldn't help think if only Anikin had been done more like this in the prequels. Ultimately he disappoints though as he gets bested way to easily by the two leads, I mean come on? He was stopping blaster bolts with the force at the beginning of the film but by the end he struggles with a ex storm trooper who's just picked up a lightsaber for the first time!

One lesson I hoped they'd learned from the prequels was when to use CGI characters and when not too, but for some reason they thought the role of the wise old Maz Kanata would be better suited to CGI, she just didn't fit in with all the other real characters around her, the whole cantina/cafe/bar was full of fantastic aliens all of whom looked real and true to the original films so why CGI Maz? Especially when you've got a fantastic actor in Lupita Wyong'o doing the motion capture and voice work?? Just get her to actually play the character?

Another scene was on Han Solo's ship when he's transporting/smuggling some huge monsters, this done right could have been a great scene! but instead we get ridiculous poorly done CGI giant otcoslugs! that conveniently get accidentally released and eat all the bad guys who again conveniently show up at that exact moment! I mean come on Disney, surely you must have realised that this scene just looked like something straight from Farscape or doctor who?

I really could go on all day expressing my utter disappointment but I think I have already ranted on far too long and for that I apologise but it hurts to see a franchise beloved by so many get treated like this.

Its clear that this film was all about ticking boxes to maximise its marketing potential to recoup some of that 4 BILLION Disney spent buying up the franchise. I suspect JJ Abrams probably had a lot less input into this film than he'd of liked, it really feels like a board of directors tore up the original script and said we have a better idea JJ now tow the line theres a good boy! Two words sum up The Force Awakens - Corporate Greed!… Expand

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jjsucksJan 19, 2016

Episode VII is an exact remake, plot point for plot point, of Episode IV with a dash of elements from Episode V and VI, except with far less compelling characters who undergo zero character development throughout the film. Though I'm a fan ofEpisode VII is an exact remake, plot point for plot point, of Episode IV with a dash of elements from Episode V and VI, except with far less compelling characters who undergo zero character development throughout the film. Though I'm a fan of throwbacks and self references, Episode VII takes it too far - to the point where I started to wonder if JJ was trying to constantly remind me that I'm supposed to be watching a Star Wars film. Its attempt at humour fell flat, is misplaced for the Star Wars series to begin with, and is reminiscent of the goofy attempt at humour of the much hated prequels.

On the plus side, the CGI was fantastic. Although it is far from a saving grace, seeing the Millennium Falcon and X-Wings dogfight with Tie Fighters again was a nice, albeit brief, reprieve from an an otherwise terrible film.

Star Wars Episode VII: A New Hope (2015) is a mediocre attempt at a remake falsely marketed under the guise of furthering the saga.… Expand

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Betamax77Jan 21, 2016

This movie and The Martian made me lose all respect toward official reviewers. A movie should not get a high score for including ”all” possible minorities. It should not effect the rating of a movie in any way. And still both movies got raveThis movie and The Martian made me lose all respect toward official reviewers. A movie should not get a high score for including ”all” possible minorities. It should not effect the rating of a movie in any way. And still both movies got rave reviews, when The Martian is very average and Force Awakens is just plain bad. The latter of course benefits from the fact that it's super hyped SW film. Even on rotten tomatoes, my (ex) go to site, even the users review are overtly positive. Because of this I'm using Metacritics' user reviews as my guide for now on because here you can still find some common sense.

Jar Jar Abrams has now remade A New Hope twice. It was ok when it was called ”Star Trek” but not in the case of TFA because it's in the same movie series. It doesn't work when you watch them in order. How he is not ashamed to deliver a ”soft” reboot of one of all time classics?? On top of it being a completely lazy rehash, the plot and happenings in it don't have any weight in them. It's a super hollow movie ticking fanboy pleasing boxes: Desert planet, check. Falcon, check. X-wings, check. Tie fighters, check. Some new design please other than beginning's flying popsicle. In addition the planets and environments in this are so basic the movie is lacking any sense of scale except one speech scene. Most of these ”other worlds” could be shot by fanfilm makers near their homes. And yes, prequels had better story, scale and sense of wonder.

One point comes from two original scenes/ideas in the movie that were quite nice. Those who say this is better than RotJ: Go take a look in the mirror, then slap yourself hard to wake up! Want to see a good recent space adventure? Watch Guardians of the Galaxy instead!

I feel dirty paying money to see this.… Expand

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HatirJan 27, 2016

More Mickey Mouse than Darth Vader.

JJ Abrams seems to be absolutely the right guy to kill every franchise. Except the old ones there are no credible characters that fit the Star Wars universe presented in this movie. Again thatMore Mickey Mouse than Darth Vader.

JJ Abrams seems to be absolutely the right guy to kill every franchise. Except the old ones there are no credible characters that fit the Star Wars universe presented in this movie. Again that talentless director doesn't care a second of existing story lines of the franchise and so tossing the fans blatantly into the face, once more he shows that he is only able to make terribly childish remakes of existing movies - just like at Star Trek.

I'm glad I didn't pay a dime for that. Get LOST!… Expand

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AustenJan 27, 2016

Luke Shywalker: disgusting coward. Having faced down Darth Vader twice, walking into Jabba's Palace and facing down the Rancor, and refusing to give in to the dark side and the Emperor on the second Death Star, the gutless Luke ShywalkerLuke Shywalker: disgusting coward. Having faced down Darth Vader twice, walking into Jabba's Palace and facing down the Rancor, and refusing to give in to the dark side and the Emperor on the second Death Star, the gutless Luke Shywalker shows his true colors and makes a complete hash of training his padawan - another recycled plot point - and runs and hides instead of dealing to the weak and confused teenager & his handful of 'Knights of Ren' - a grandiose title for a pack of angsty wannabe sith. Luke - far from being a strong and true Jedi - is the kind of muppet who would flee to the other side of the galaxy rather than deal with the new crisis, leaving a bizzare and obscure map as some sort of desperately inadequate cry for help. Having allowed the New Order to destroy 3 planets + their own planet (4 planets in total) now he's going to front up and stop being a ****
Also a comment on the Republic. From a seeming position of overwhelming strength after ROTJ they have allowed the New Order to construct a sun sucking base which has the power to destroy 3 planets simultaneously but the energy being sucked in doesn't seem to destroy Starkiller planet......what a joke.
It used to be that Botham spies had to deliver plans to the Death Star into rebel hands. Now the resistance have all the plans they need.....more deux ex machine.
But this movie is really all about Luke Shywalker. Run and hide Luke! Run and hide!… Expand

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Mike_K16Jan 30, 2016

This is basically a Disney movie with Star Wars ideas. The original creators of Star Wars had nothing to do with this. Instead of an original score they reused the music from the original movies. If you get a chance to see the original moviesThis is basically a Disney movie with Star Wars ideas. The original creators of Star Wars had nothing to do with this. Instead of an original score they reused the music from the original movies. If you get a chance to see the original movies you can compare them yourself. Hollywood has a history of remaking movies.........Clash of the titans, Karate Kid, The Bad News Bears, Arthur........… Expand

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ap9813Jan 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Possibly the worst star wars due to the infinitely recycled plot points, extensive plot holes, sappy music, a quarter of the movie with two characters staring at each other as the music swells, characters as tropes, and this ren girl being magically better at the force than one of the strongest dark force users in the universe without any training who can also fight without any training and who doesn't kill the main baddie because of a magical chasm that appears between the two just in time. Oh, and there's another death star that gets blown up again. Basically, just watch the original 3 again and you basically just watched this lazy cookie cutter movie. The only reason it isn't 0 stars is because it had great visual artists.… Expand

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ceasley7Jan 30, 2016

This has to be the dumbest movie of all time. And this is from somebody who enjoyed the previous 6, minus the second in the prequel trilogy. Honestly, they can't update the Stormtroopers uniforms in the year 2016. Every internet page I lookThis has to be the dumbest movie of all time. And this is from somebody who enjoyed the previous 6, minus the second in the prequel trilogy. Honestly, they can't update the Stormtroopers uniforms in the year 2016. Every internet page I look at is more modern than their supposedly advance civilization in space. The plot is so predictable I actually fell asleep in the movie. And the dialogue is just plain ridiculous, and the political correctness is nauseating. I'm done with them.… Expand

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david_sFeb 16, 2016

Embarrassing all round - from the dialogue, to the acting, to the plot. The sight of an ancient Harrison Ford tottering around, his blaster waving and wobbling like he's just woken with some blistering hangover, Carrie Fisher - like yourEmbarrassing all round - from the dialogue, to the acting, to the plot. The sight of an ancient Harrison Ford tottering around, his blaster waving and wobbling like he's just woken with some blistering hangover, Carrie Fisher - like your grandma was just appointed head of some crack special forces unit.... so much, that I did not know whether to cry or just try to cover my eyes and ears. And the 'plot'! "The old Death Star was this big, this one is THIS big" and they hatch a plan to destroy it in like 10 seconds... It was tortuous, it was stupid and it'll fit right in with the other films in this stupid franchise.… Expand

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stevencestareJan 16, 2017

THis is a complete replica of the fourth movie, terrible movie. Some how rey can beat kylo in a sword fight totally unrealistic, this movie is awful. Only reason it has high ratings is because people are drowning in nostalagia. Get over it

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Zephier15May 3, 2016

The Force Awakens relies on cheap nostalgia, flashy and fast effects to wow the audience. The worst part is it pretends to be a Star Wars film when it damages the franchise many times worse than the prequels every did. it ruins Han, Leia, andThe Force Awakens relies on cheap nostalgia, flashy and fast effects to wow the audience. The worst part is it pretends to be a Star Wars film when it damages the franchise many times worse than the prequels every did. it ruins Han, Leia, and even Luke with their actions and new occupations.
The landscape of the galaxy's factions are unclear for someone who doesn't read the new books, and even then the layout of the factions doesn't make any sense and have no relevance to the previous six films.
For example the First order which is basically a reformed fragment of Empire seems to have 100 times the resources then the Empire did when they are just a fragment of the Empire that was all but wiped out 29 years before. they create a planet sized super weapon that can magically suck in a star that is hundreds of millions if not billions of times bigger than it and fire it out at another solar system. This super weapon is absurd and childish where as the previous super weapons Death Star and
the Death Star II which each took at least 10 years to build and are 100 times smaller than this hollowed out planet super weapon and they (the Death Stars) had an Empire that controlled over 1,000 planets that was needed to build them. On top of all that how would this planet move to the next star? the Death Stars could move because they were much small and were space stations not planets with atmosphere's. The Resistance which is basically a cheap, illogical, rehash of the Rebels seem to have a fleet that is made up of about
15 X-Wings the reason for this? cheap nostalgia and simplicity for the new bandwagon fans and in doing this it disregards all the military realism that Star Wars has always had even in the first space battle ever in Star Wars the Rebels had Y-Wings and X-Wings and at that time they were a tiny organization. At this point in the film they were trying to destroy a facility on the planet that kept the planet from imploding so just using dog fighting fighters which is what X-Wings are was stupid
The final faction is the New Republic which is just destroyed by the First Order's absurd super weapon.
I felt like I was in a board room meeting with Disney and they just thought that because the prequels were not the best (but at least they are star wars story's) and the prequels had a Republic that they should just destroy the New Republic's capital which is called Hosnian Prime so that they can fight the Resistance upon first viewing I didn't know what planet they were destroying or why or why destroying one system would make 1,000 other systems bow to the First Order as they say in the film.
The Resistance and The New Republic should have been combined to form a new faction called The New Republic because the Resistance makes no sense other than the fact they wanted to make it extremely dumb down to make it more conceivable to the new bandwagon fans I guess.
On top of all this the movie has no moments like when Luke looks out longingly into the sunset and you never get a chance to enjoy the John Williams score which is lacking besides a few themes.
The Story is a frame for frame copy of A New Hope with bits of The Empire Strikes Back which I would have no problems with if the issues I stated in this review were addressed.
The one scene that was good was Han Solo's death when his son Ben Solo now Kylo Ren kills him on the bridge in the facility that keeps the planet from imploding.
Rey is a cool character but here ability to basically become a Jedi Knight in 10 minutes will be another huge disregard for the Star Wars Universe unless she was trained before and is a recreation of someone powerful from the past
Finn is a character that serves no purpose other than to tell Han who to point a gun at tell to lower the shields and takes a shot to the back from a lightsaber that would kill anyone else, overall he should have died right then.
Poe isn't in the movie much he is a great pilot and has potential.
Kylo Ren had some bad dialogue and took off his mask a little to early, overall he isn't very commanding, intimidating, or cool but could have been very cool, him getting hurt by Finn who is a clumsy, defective stormtrooper makes him even less intimidating.
Han Solo is just as bad ass and rogue as he was in the orignal films with and addition of a wise man side, he is the one right point in this film.
Overall the movie isn't much more than a quick cash grab for Disney to continue milky the Star Wars cash cow till it is dry. This is sad but true.… Expand

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VeryShwayMar 26, 2016

This was NOT a Star Wars film. It felt more like a popcorn Michael Bay flick than anything else. The story was a complete rehash of a New hope. The characters were bland and one dimensional. Rey had 0 room to grow because she knew how to useThis was NOT a Star Wars film. It felt more like a popcorn Michael Bay flick than anything else. The story was a complete rehash of a New hope. The characters were bland and one dimensional. Rey had 0 room to grow because she knew how to use the force right from the start. The worlds were lifeless and lacked detail. Kylo Ren was a terrible knockoff of Vader with a voice synthesizer to attempt to make him sound menacing. Somehow he had the ability to stop laser projectiles yet even Master Yoda couldn't do this? This same guy was beaten by Rey who just heard the word the Force and beats him in combat with zero training. Overall this film was a mess and trash in every way. If you loved the rich universe Lucas made before then you can definitely pass on anything Disney churns out in the future. Star Wars is now a soul less cash grab.… Expand

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DJ118Mar 28, 2016

The movie was a horrible addition to the legendary saga. It was basically the same plot of A New Hope IV, but of course, with a coating of Political Correctness; more women and minorities added to appease SJWs. I will not watch the nextThe movie was a horrible addition to the legendary saga. It was basically the same plot of A New Hope IV, but of course, with a coating of Political Correctness; more women and minorities added to appease SJWs. I will not watch the next movies I know the plot will be exactly like Star Wars 5 and 6.… Expand

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YunieMar 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most overrated Star Wars movie ever.
The perfect word to describe it is: "fanservise", but I can't blame too much Disney or Abrams for that... A large part of Star Wars fandom doesn't understand Star Wars at all, they loved the original trilogy as children, but they don't know why these movies are so important in cinema history, they liked the spaceships, the battles, lightsaber and laser blasters, and of course Darth Vader because he was badass. And of course they hated the prequels because of the politics, too boring, it's too difficult to think and try to understand the plot, they wanted only the same story again with a lot of shootings! Well I hope that now the fanboys are happy, we have TFA, basically A New Hope all over again, after Return of the Jedi there is the same situation than before, again the empire (First Order) against the Rebellion, the politics doesn't exist at all (so you don't understand why the hell there is still a part of the empire, the new republic and the rebellion at the same time, but the fans are happy!) and a new DEATH STAR, but this time BIGGER. Even the settings are so boring and uncreative. This is embarrassing, really, marketing and nothing more. I can't understand fans who like this but hate the prequels. The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones were bad executed, but they had heart, the courage to try something new. Revenge of the Sith is just awesome, full of emotions, incredible settings, amazing plot and music... The Force Awakens in comparison looks like a fan fiction. Please use your brain, Star Wars saga deserves more than pure marketing with no heart. P.S. I'm not American, sorry for my bad English.… Expand

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stanthejeepApr 8, 2016

I had so much hope. Just like i did for the prequels. Each and every one I thought "finally getting back to the good old days". Always let down. Here's another one. Oh well Star Wars produced 2 good movies and a bunch of crap. Disney is notI had so much hope. Just like i did for the prequels. Each and every one I thought "finally getting back to the good old days". Always let down. Here's another one. Oh well Star Wars produced 2 good movies and a bunch of crap. Disney is not getting any more money from me and my sons for this franchise… Expand

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ViharTancosApr 16, 2016

Terrible story telling. Boring from the middle. Ocean of plot holes. Empty planets. And another death star....
At least the acting not terrible.
A big PR feature from Disney.

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FerzenantJun 12, 2016

Worst SW film ever made: stupid scenario, poor actors play, bad actors setup.
And what is more important - a few retards in Disney decided that the can remade the whole SW universe for just a few weeks, while it took more than thirty yearsWorst SW film ever made: stupid scenario, poor actors play, bad actors setup.
And what is more important - a few retards in Disney decided that the can remade the whole SW universe for just a few weeks, while it took more than thirty years for Lucasarts to create it.

GJ Disney! Please sell SW franchise to someone else.… Expand

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rmssasAug 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anybody that gives this movie a good review is either ignorant, unintelligent, paid by Disney, pleased by the forceful P.C. themes, or stubbornly wants to like it.

Sounds harsh, right?

Like other negative reviews, simply put, this is a unimaginative remake of Episode IV with a few elements of Episodes V & VI sprinkled in. The plot holes are HUGE. I could write an elaborate description of at least 10, but they are mostly covered by other negative reviews.

Kylo is a disappointment as a spoiled brat, temper tantrum throwing, excuse for a villan that gets defeated easily after making an impressive entrance. Rey is a likeable person that against common sense and Star Wars mythos, gains knowledge and skill without any effort, which makes her either unlikeable, or impossible to relate to by the end of the movie. Finn is a cool dude that has an unrealistic attack of conscience, given his circumstances and history. Seeing Han and Leia was nice, but not necessary. Luke has no lines in the movie, which was a disappointment.

The political "correct" themes are annoying, unrealistic, and untrue to the continuity of the Star Wars universe. The lack of female or minority characters in the previous films may not be excusable, but we're talking about a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, right?

J.J. Abrams did well with Star Trek, but this is not Star Trek. George Lucas should have been consulted as he wished to be.… Expand

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Nomad67Sep 2, 2016

When sizing up a movie like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, you have to go back to what made the original trilogy so special. Each was an original film built on a foundation of legend any mythological archetypes. If the stories had not beenWhen sizing up a movie like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, you have to go back to what made the original trilogy so special. Each was an original film built on a foundation of legend any mythological archetypes. If the stories had not been so enchanting, there would have been no merchandising juggernaut. Return of the Jedi -- though flawed by ewoks -- was presented and ended in a terrific finale with the Emperor, Vader, and Luke followed by a mind-blowing battle sequence that is all the more technically impressive given the lack of CGI. In other words, the story came first.

This is the primary sin of SW: TFA; it has no purpose other than to serve as a naked commercial for conspicuous progressive "right-thinking" and selling crappy toys.

One of the most iconic things about the storm-troopers in A New Hope was the mechanical sameness of them. It was better not seeing what was under their mask, and we never did unless Luke and Han were wearing the costumes. As the Empire were naked "Space Nazis," it was absurd to introduce a black stormtrooper. Lando was a far better character that was true to thematic form and actually was consequential to the story! All we have in Boyega's character is a runaway "Tom" straight out of Huck Finn...(probably where the screenwriter got the idea.)

The film simply doesn't work.

Star Wars worked because it was like nothing anyone had ever seen up to that point. This film fails because it is exactly what we have seen before, and done better to boot.

Time will ultimately be unkind to this movie, and deservedly so. It is the work of a hack. It will pay the bills for now, but it will not stand the test of time and will be an embarrassment to an otherwise impressive trilogy.… Expand

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BigwilmaAug 15, 2016

A masterpiece of fake film making and truly, truly awful. TFA, conceptually, as a project has to be the most deeply cynical film ever commissioned. Abrams stunning lack of ambition and originality in this remake of SW A New Hope have somehowA masterpiece of fake film making and truly, truly awful. TFA, conceptually, as a project has to be the most deeply cynical film ever commissioned. Abrams stunning lack of ambition and originality in this remake of SW A New Hope have somehow been rewarded at the box office and received a favourable critical response. If Michael Bay had made this exact same film he would have been crucified.… Expand

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RavarathSep 6, 2017

It's like New Hope all over again just... worse. I'm a big Star Wars fan and watching this episode made me cringe inside every 10 minutes. Story is just revamped story from New Hope, The Big Baddie - Kylo Ren - is a wuss, not even possible toIt's like New Hope all over again just... worse. I'm a big Star Wars fan and watching this episode made me cringe inside every 10 minutes. Story is just revamped story from New Hope, The Big Baddie - Kylo Ren - is a wuss, not even possible to compare him to Darth Vader. Do not have big expectations after this one it's just another money grab. Star Wars saga ended after episode VI and Rouge One.… Expand

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JP32Mar 24, 2020

The uniqueness of Star Wars is that it all comes from the mind of one, incredibly creative, kind of quirky man. Episodes 1-6 are the official Star Wars story as told by the man who created it. Any other story is, by definition, an imitation.The uniqueness of Star Wars is that it all comes from the mind of one, incredibly creative, kind of quirky man. Episodes 1-6 are the official Star Wars story as told by the man who created it. Any other story is, by definition, an imitation. Lucasfilm can try all they like to make these new movies look and feel like the real deal, but the truth of the matter is, they will never be the genuine article. Lucas' touch is what makes Star Wars special.… Expand

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Iamthe1Nov 8, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 17 months later still sucks

It's almost been a year since I saw this movie and I'm still butthurt. This movie is so bad I'm going to point out why I hate it

- Racism and holocaust theme. There's no doubt that Finn is a racial stereotype for a black slave in the civil war. His whole motives of running and wanting to escape and be free of the first order is loud and clear to these themes. To add to this there's a scene where Finn is whipped on the back (which should of killed him) by the big nosed emo. Also why is there a Nazi scene where that red head looks like his on drugs

- Completely unoriginal. It's disappointing that they had three years to write a new story and they couldn't think of anything. There's no way this story is original so how the 'beep' is this a continuous story from Return Of The Jedi. Why not make a reboot like you did to Star Trek you lazy f***

-Terrible acting and characters. Ok the acting was bad in A New Hope but everyone was likeable in that film. I can't support any of the new characters in this film because they are either without flaws, annoying or just plain weird. Why the hell is there a weird interracial relationship between Finn and Rey? this isn't STAR TREK!!

I'm sorry but this is the worst movie I've ever seen I don't understand how this got 80 on this site and I don't care about the story or what's going to happen next.… Expand

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Jan_FetzerDec 27, 2016

I absolutely love Star Wars and have been a fan for as long as I can remember and sadly this film was a massive disappointment to me. Not just because it didn't live up to my hopes but because IMO it just isn't a very good film.

The plot isI absolutely love Star Wars and have been a fan for as long as I can remember and sadly this film was a massive disappointment to me. Not just because it didn't live up to my hopes but because IMO it just isn't a very good film.

The plot is basically plagiarised from A New Hope (young hero from a desert planet gets sucked into a conflict in which an evil super power has built a terrifying weapon with a critical weakness etc.) except that nothing in this film makes any sense. Why is the empire now a super powerful terrorist organisation? How are they so powerful with no real resources? Why is the new Republic separate from the political leaders of the Rebellion and why does it not have its own army?
Why is Luke sulking in some corner of the galaxy and if he's so important, why do they just send Rae for him in the end?
Why is Kylo (mopey Anakin clone) Ren so desperately trying to be evil when he clearly doesn't want to be?

I could go on and on. Not only does this film completely re-write the post Emperor Star Wars epoch for no reason, it does so incredibly badly. I just don't get why they didn't simply create the screen play based on some of the amazing Star Wars novels that already cover this period in time. Don't get me wrong, the re-writing part isn't a problem in itself. I just think it was done incredibly badly.

And to top it all off, the film is just riddled with teasers and cliff hangers that make you feel as if you watched half a movie, rather than a complete one.

To me, The Force Awakens is the weakest film of the Star Wars series. A bad movie with lazy script writing where almost everything is tied together with convenient and unbelievable coincidences.… Expand

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GilbertShredsJun 7, 2017

A trite plot with unfascinating similitude to the IV episode, with loose ends and unreasonable scenarios delivered in prosy dialogues and bad acting. Highly disappointing and absolute rubbish. PS - The force isn't all that special anymore ifA trite plot with unfascinating similitude to the IV episode, with loose ends and unreasonable scenarios delivered in prosy dialogues and bad acting. Highly disappointing and absolute rubbish. PS - The force isn't all that special anymore if a scavenger can beat a certain darth lord. What a joke.… Expand

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tandriottiAug 16, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched them building and killing a character in minutes and a soldier with the weirdest mental breakdown I've seen. It looked like a bad fanfic but I had hope after I've seen Rey on a behavior more alike a SW character. Hold watching patiently it until the Falcon flight, that was pretty good. Then, the teenager reaction after it was way too cringe, never that a scavenger or a soldier would react like that. I gave up, rewatching the prequels was more entertaining than this.… Expand

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mcheroesDec 16, 2017

The bad, horrible, no good, dirty rotten Star Wars begins. A copy and paste modern reboot remake of the original Star Wars film, sold to us on pure nostalgia.

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nova6868Dec 17, 2017

This movie is entertaining, but you will have no interest in rewatching it even a second time. The characters are just uninteresting. Rey is a complete Mary Sue with no character arc - boring. This movie just rehashed fan fiction. Terrible.This movie is entertaining, but you will have no interest in rewatching it even a second time. The characters are just uninteresting. Rey is a complete Mary Sue with no character arc - boring. This movie just rehashed fan fiction. Terrible. JJ Abrams makes forgettable trash.… Expand

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AFriendlyManDec 18, 2017

Star killer (Death star), jakku (tatuin), BB8 with important info (R2D2),some Rey with force (Luke), New order controlling galaxy (Galactic Empire)... enough!!!

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MafburDec 23, 2017

Mal guion. Se pueden contar muchas historias y continuaciones de star wars, pero esto que ha hecho disney a parte de remake es destrozar la saga. No es digna de George Lucas. Una burda copia mala de la primera pelicula de star wars.

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Movie-BuffDec 29, 2017

The hack JJ Abrams made a fanfilm of the original trilogy that is full of fanservice. It’s not a sequel, it’s a reboot. But unlike his Star Trek reboot (where the first one was an original and the second was Wrath of Kahn) where he amped itThe hack JJ Abrams made a fanfilm of the original trilogy that is full of fanservice. It’s not a sequel, it’s a reboot. But unlike his Star Trek reboot (where the first one was an original and the second was Wrath of Kahn) where he amped it up and added a SUPREMELY better cast, this time around he actually manages to star worse actors, have a more boring plotline, and make it more superficial. Your film is bad, Abrams, and you should feel bad.… Expand

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ElborJan 5, 2018

The new trilogy excels at the level of inconsistencies, scripting facilities, in superficiality, with a deafening absence of a quality soundtrack.
No captivating narration, characters little charismatic, this film brings nothing good to theThe new trilogy excels at the level of inconsistencies, scripting facilities, in superficiality, with a deafening absence of a quality soundtrack.
No captivating narration, characters little charismatic, this film brings nothing good to the universe.

I have to put a bad note to alert Disney.
I hope they will think about their scenario for the next longer.… Expand

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AndyWollandJan 9, 2018

Nothing but a badly written re-hash of episode IV with a 'Mary Sue' main character. Plot holes aplenty, just a plain lazy attempt.

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DaddyO3Feb 14, 2018

Love the older Star Wars movie. Did not care for this. It seems like they modeled it after the original. How about some originality folks! My kids and I enjoy the Clone Wars series on Netflix much more than the main movies.

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fotografMar 7, 2018

Its just a rehash and reboot played safe by Disney so as to make some money. mediocre at best. It was nice to see old characters reanimated though.

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Throwaway124351Mar 20, 2018

Jar Jar Abrams is a studio hack and this film is a lazy theft of A New Hope. And all the new characters are poorly written and uninteresting. And all the plot points are ruined by the next movie.

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shingoreviewMay 20, 2018

Complete recycle of ideas from the classic trilogy with inferior plot and unlikable characters. Leaves too many questions in a very negative way unlike the classic and overall it is an complete bootleg version and therefore there is noComplete recycle of ideas from the classic trilogy with inferior plot and unlikable characters. Leaves too many questions in a very negative way unlike the classic and overall it is an complete bootleg version and therefore there is no compelling reason to watch this movie if you have the classic trilogy which is absolutely superior in every way.… Expand

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ThumokJul 17, 2018

Sadly the plot is very unimaginative. There are soulless filler characters everywhere. It took quite a bit of force to chew through this one.

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ZahltagNov 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is basically episode 4 but with a whiny female millennial as the protagonist. And a black guy of course, you got to be politically correct nowadays, am I right? Of course, a movie with such a budget has great special effects, but if you look past them, there is not much else, except the exact same story from episode 4. Ladies and gentlemen: Politically correct wars, the social justice warriors awaken (to ruin another great franchise) And just to make this clear: the female protagonist is not the reason why I dislike the film, neither is the black guy. But the cast and the story (so basically the whole movie) just feels so forced and unnecessary.… Expand

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XanderBOct 22, 2019

Member when Star Wars was good or at least creative? I member. Sadly no originality in this at all.

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MatthewTh0Dec 22, 2019

This movie was the least enjoyable of the sequels. It was rarely bad but it was never good and far from every being great. While both of the other parts of the trilogy had moments that didn't make sense in-universe (and should have been cut),This movie was the least enjoyable of the sequels. It was rarely bad but it was never good and far from every being great. While both of the other parts of the trilogy had moments that didn't make sense in-universe (and should have been cut), they also had moments that were rather great and actually felt like authentic Star Wars. This movie, on the other hand, had none of that, also featuring little to no original plot (most of it was taken from other Star Wars movies and a few other things), and for some reason, Rey actually felt strongest in this movie relative to other characters (and later parts don't actually fix this at all if one actually thinks about it).… Expand

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danielcostaJun 1, 2022

Every Star Wars movie that has come since 2015 has **** in history. A big disappointment. The most ilogical thing is a girl awakening absurd jedi power and ability quickly, while Luke, Anakin, Yoda, Obi-wan needed training since childhood,Every Star Wars movie that has come since 2015 has **** in history. A big disappointment. The most ilogical thing is a girl awakening absurd jedi power and ability quickly, while Luke, Anakin, Yoda, Obi-wan needed training since childhood, even though they were geniuses. It completely trivialized the logic of history.… Expand

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orodri1Jun 29, 2020

A shamless copy of Episode 3. At least de precuels saga tried different stories and characters. This one does not, just repeat the first movie scene by scene.

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KTS0228Aug 12, 2020

Kathleen Kennedy proves she is no George Lucas. Pretty weak remake. Is it too late for George to buy franchise back?

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CaptainChaosDec 18, 2015

I'm not usually a hater, but I have to say this is the second series of my youth, JJ Abrams has destroyed. First of all, the acting is absolutely terrible. Secondly, the plot is practically a rehash of two of the oldest Star Wars movie.I'm not usually a hater, but I have to say this is the second series of my youth, JJ Abrams has destroyed. First of all, the acting is absolutely terrible. Secondly, the plot is practically a rehash of two of the oldest Star Wars movie. Seriously? Can you find a new writer please. Third, without spoiling anything, certain things made absolutely no sense, like how quickly certain people learn new skills. Fourth, I love how the empire doesn't have anyone over 25 in their command structure. Seriously? I know you want to make it young and hip, but battleships typically aren't commanded by children. This is not only by far the worst of all star wars movies, it's one of the worst movies I ever saw. Phantom Menace was better. No I'm not kidding. At least Liam Neeson carried his parts. Oh and btw, I thought Revenge of the Sith was the best of the all 7, so I'm not opposed to giving the new movies a fair shake (yes, the chemistry between Christensen and Portman was terrible, but everyone else was a superb actor, the movie was so much fun, and the plot was excellent).… Expand

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agagilApr 18, 2016

A silly, childish movie which isn't fit to be part of the Star Wars history. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but even the second trio was better then this. At least it had creativity and fresh ideas. This was just a sad rehash.

WhenA silly, childish movie which isn't fit to be part of the Star Wars history. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but even the second trio was better then this. At least it had creativity and fresh ideas. This was just a sad rehash.

When exiting the cinema I heard a 12 year old say to his big sister: "A death star? Again?" - kinda sums it up...… Expand

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PumpkinsDec 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rey starts the move having no Idea that the Jedi ever existed and at the end she is able to defeat a trained Sith without ever using a light saber before...… Expand

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NazguleroDec 31, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really, I had a bad feeling about this one even before sitting down in theatre. After 30 seconds I thought no, they are not going to tilt the camera down to show a planet. Well, they did. I felt like a 13 year old kid again, because that was my age when I first watched A New Hope. Either way, the first 15 or 20 minutes were actually quite entertaining, minus a few minor issues, such as the twin seat TIE fighter, Poe the pilot being ejected upon crash landing, but his jacket, which was ON him at the time, not having so much as a scratch, a storm trooper being able to just abduct a high profile prisoner on board of a star destroyer without his buddies even noticing, or the Millennium Falcon sitting in the desert for more than twenty years collecting dust and sand and still being fully functional.
When Solo's cargo ship tractor beamed the Falcon, things started to get ugly. No, Han's boyish smirk just doesn't work anymore when the rest of his body has aged and now looks like the host of Wrinklemania.
Anyway, too much of a coincidence for him to be there at that exact moment. And how the heck did the hooligans with heavy British accents get on his ship completely unnoticed ? By that time, I wanted J.J. Abrams to be eaten alive by one of the rathtars. But things got even worse when Leia showed up; that is what happens to post menopause aged women, nobody wants to see them anymore, especially not in numerous never ending close ups. We now also know why Carrie Fisher never had an acting career.
How the heck did Kylo Ren get Darth Vader's helmet ? And why the heck was HE wearing a mask ? Vader needed it for life support, Kylo did not. That said, he should have never taken it off. Never take off a mask when you are the villain, especially if under that mask you look like a cheap porn actor in a gay movie.
The most cringeworthy scene was the Nuremberg style space nazi gathering including the red and black wall decoration and the Adolf like speech with General Hux foaming at the mouth. Add to that Snoke, who came up with that ridiculous name ? Snoke, who looks like the mutated love child of E.T. and Gollum...he also looks sick. Fresh air and a few vitamin pills might help.
To sum it up: a complete mess.… Expand

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BarnyJan 29, 2016

The tantrums of Kylo Ren pretty much resume the whole movie: this is intended for teenagers and children mature enough to be accompanied by their parents to watch this 2 hour long ad. Apart from these aspects, the direction by JJA is goodThe tantrums of Kylo Ren pretty much resume the whole movie: this is intended for teenagers and children mature enough to be accompanied by their parents to watch this 2 hour long ad. Apart from these aspects, the direction by JJA is good enough to avoid the potholes (and not plotholes) of episodes 1-3 but it falls short of being able to deliver any sensible experience to the adult viewer. The plot holes however are an other story: any decent sci-fi buff will be seriously annoyed: the planet destroyer could not have any atmosphere, neither vegetation. The key characters could/should never have met (it was nearly inconceivable in episodes 4-6 but in this universe it is worse). The key characters are evolving from scene to scene: i.e. the non violent stormtrooper suddenly have not a single regret killing many of his ex-comrades (when they are sharing a similar enrollment). For the brain-equipped individuals, watching this production is a painful experience, for the others... well I cannot speak for them but it looks like they enjoy IT.… Expand

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MarvikNov 3, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The poverty, insult the entire series !!!
J.J. Abrams - remove Star Trek, it's better to get you ((((
Where Richard Marquand, why he did not shoot a sequel!?!?!
Studio as always regretted money!?!?
Here, I received full gov..no rather than a continuation !!… Expand

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alltoohum4nDec 22, 2015

This is not a movie: it's the combination of a far left, degenerate social agenda, brand marketing and a lot of gimmicky nostalgia.

The sheen will quickly fade, even for the true believers, but they'll fall for it all over again when theThis is not a movie: it's the combination of a far left, degenerate social agenda, brand marketing and a lot of gimmicky nostalgia.

The sheen will quickly fade, even for the true believers, but they'll fall for it all over again when the next episode comes around.… Expand

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PCforeverJan 23, 2016

The most disappointing film I have ever seen. Phantom Menace was superior to this movie that's how bad it is. I don't want to repeat what everybody else is saying about why it stinks but just google "40 major plot holes in the forceThe most disappointing film I have ever seen. Phantom Menace was superior to this movie that's how bad it is. I don't want to repeat what everybody else is saying about why it stinks but just google "40 major plot holes in the force awakens" by Abramson of the Huffington Post.

It nails it perfectly as to why this is one of the worst films ever made and adds to the growing evidence that JJ Abrams is the worst directer in the history of film making.… Expand

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failedagainDec 20, 2015

They could have went so many places with the new star wars films but JJ decided to rehash the same old crap and at the same time force politically correct bullcrap down peoples throats.

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emeraldstormDec 22, 2015

Terrible writing.. plot twists and developments that are entirely implausible and inconsistent with common sense or what was previously established. Corny, and just not a very good movie by any means. Now.. for the fun part. Ready?

StarTerrible writing.. plot twists and developments that are entirely implausible and inconsistent with common sense or what was previously established. Corny, and just not a very good movie by any means. Now.. for the fun part. Ready?

Star Wars: The Force Awakens? More like Star Bores: I Fall Asleep. Dumb movie.… Expand

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CanisrahDec 27, 2015

Well. I went and saw it with an open mind. And now having done so - I pose the following question: suppose you are handed the Star Wars license - a treasured and cherished world... the possibilities are endless... the implications withoutWell. I went and saw it with an open mind. And now having done so - I pose the following question: suppose you are handed the Star Wars license - a treasured and cherished world... the possibilities are endless... the implications without limit. The story-lines that you could pursue - the rich and varied canon upon which you could draw... the menace you could conjure from the depths of deep space... the eternal struggle between the Dark and the Light sides of the Force... anything is possible.

But instead, Disney and JJ give us an uninspired, derivative, soulless turkey.

This movie is a train wreck from start to finish (aside from the first 15 minutes which aren't too bad and the last 2 minutes which was OK). The gaping holes in the plot, the lineup of weak and pointless villains, and the eerie sense of reverie for the classic films embodied in the returning cast recalls the ghosts of much better films in what, even in it's best moments, is a pale imitation without soul or substance.

The new cast members are a mixed bag. Finn has no gravitas (and that's not because he's black - its because he's working with a crap script where he's given only comic relief and because he doesn't strike me as a very good actor), while Rey is passable but mired in feminist symbolism. Captain Phasma is completely superfluous - all the hubub about her was puzzling considering she gets about 2 lines and 1 minute of screen time... if she wasn't a female you wouldn't notice the character at all. The only standout was Poe Dameron but he doesn't get much screen time.

The returning cast were nice to see - but they look old and tired - leaving the viewer pining for the classic films in more ways than one. But don't worry - the entire plot is pretty much Star Wars - A New Hope - and that's not an exaggeration - even down to disabling the shields so that the rebels (er... resistance) can destroy the Death Star (er... Star Killer).

Then you have the climatic scene where one of the film's big moments occur - which essentially boils down to a domestic between parent and child that could play out in any suburban lounge room. It's a pathetic and silly end for a beloved character.

And on top of the superficial lip service to adventure, we have to contend with a thick layer of political correctness. Seriously - it's beyond a joke. I didn't buy into whole 'white guys upset because of a black lead' stuff that was in the media before I saw the film... but having seen it - the Social Justice Brigade are out in force in this movie... and you know what... that wouldn't be so bad IF THE DIVERSITY ANGLE HAD A CONTEXTUAL PLACE in the story... if it made sense within the constraints of the narrative... and it doesn't.

If you wanted too - you could note that the bad guys are all white Europeans (almost all male) with English accents - representative of those nasty white males who are responsible for every problem with the world ever conceived; while the 'resistance' are the Social Justice Inclusivity Brigade with lots of different cultures and genders represented - representative off all the 'oppressed' people who suffer so terribly with all those micro aggressions and first world 'issues' which a generation of pampered, self-entitled narcissistic millennials constantly whine about. It's pretty easy to see the sulky brat villain with his daddy issues pining after Darth Vader (i.e. patriarchy) easily put down by the strong feminist lead with her black guy sidekick - and a female Jedi is fine... but she's got no training, no nothing, but still kicks ass with the light sabre and force powers. Seems training isn't needed anymore, like a lot of other elements of Star Wars canon - it's just chucked out. All a bit pathetic.

It will make a truckload of money because it's got the Star Wars label on it - but it's not Star Wars; just a cheap counterfeit, like bad fan fiction written by a first year Gender Studies millennial. Once the hype dies down, most will see it for what it is.… Expand

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HellionDec 27, 2015

Overrated and over-cliched. Full of plot holes. Rushed simple story. Little in the way of substance and they turned the Empire into Nazi poster boys and then throw in a black guy as a Stormtrooper just to mess with us Empire fans. TypicalOverrated and over-cliched. Full of plot holes. Rushed simple story. Little in the way of substance and they turned the Empire into Nazi poster boys and then throw in a black guy as a Stormtrooper just to mess with us Empire fans. Typical Hollywood garbage screwing with the original creator's vision. A movie made by liberals for liberals in the age of political correctness. Just wait for the original and untouched Lucas trilogy we all know and want on blu-ray and call it a day.… Expand

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RattazustraApr 4, 2016

The film is disgustingly bad. It may seem nice at first, but only on the surface.

Good casting. Good effects. Good acting. Mostly good design. Horrible plot. Horrible structure. It feels as if Asylum had written the script andThe film is disgustingly bad. It may seem nice at first, but only on the surface.

Good casting.
Good effects.
Good acting.
Mostly good design.

Horrible plot.
Horrible structure.

It feels as if Asylum had written the script and controlled the cut, while everything else was done by a top notch studio.… Expand

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battleTerrorDec 30, 2015

A poor film. JJ Abrams has brought his TV show sensibilities to a universe that demands the most cinematic treatment and crafted 2 hours of shallow, scrappy B movie buffed to a high shine with beautiful CG. If you've seen his Star Trek rebootA poor film. JJ Abrams has brought his TV show sensibilities to a universe that demands the most cinematic treatment and crafted 2 hours of shallow, scrappy B movie buffed to a high shine with beautiful CG. If you've seen his Star Trek reboot you know what to expect. Many of the problems with this film rest almost entirely upon his shoulders. The casting is just atrocious and one of the biggest weaknesses in this soul less and committee led cash cow. It has no ideas of its own and as others have said, plays like a remix of moments from the first trilogy. Credit is due to ILM and the talented artists and designers who have made this the best looking Star Wars movie to date but that's about the only good thing I can say about it.… Expand

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SpunkyMonkeySep 21, 2017

An absolute abomination of a film, which not only doesn't give us anything remotely new & regurgitates things we've seen many times before, but also takes a big dump all over the Original trilogy in the process. A woefully scary reflection ofAn absolute abomination of a film, which not only doesn't give us anything remotely new & regurgitates things we've seen many times before, but also takes a big dump all over the Original trilogy in the process. A woefully scary reflection of just how shallow & stupid Joe Casual has become, and how some folk gobble up anything with a brand name.… Expand

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osoJan 3, 2016

This is the work of Disney rapeing the most awesome scifi franchise of all time. The movie is filled with childish jokes that result in absurd and ridiculous characters that were once epic. Some of them are so shallow-brained and replaceableThis is the work of Disney rapeing the most awesome scifi franchise of all time. The movie is filled with childish jokes that result in absurd and ridiculous characters that were once epic. Some of them are so shallow-brained and replaceable it wouldn't stand out if they weren't there at all, even story wise. Considering the story it's like some 10 year olds were asked to write a remake of episode 4 just with cheaper actors. They disobey the lore of the classic movies and desperately try to get some connections, probably for the older audience. I think the decision to use some old faces was a generally a good idea but Carrie Fisher looks so wasted and pumped with Botox they shouldn't have used her. Daisy Ridley does her job quite well, but overall there's just a lack of legendary individuals like Christopher Lee, Alec Guinness etc. The evil characters seem flat and unauthentic. One could say a poor copy of once great villains.… Expand

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SangheliZealotXDec 30, 2015

A shameless rip off of New Hope. Rey was a mary sue. Ren was butchered and looked like an incompetent loser at the end. A lot of bad quips too. At least the prequels tried something new.

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QGJDec 30, 2015

A movie made not to tell the next chapter of the saga, but to pander the disgruntled "fans". No, this is not a continuation of the six-part saga from George Lucas. That was a story made by an artist. This is a cheap copy of one of itsA movie made not to tell the next chapter of the saga, but to pander the disgruntled "fans". No, this is not a continuation of the six-part saga from George Lucas. That was a story made by an artist. This is a cheap copy of one of its chapters made to sell.… Expand

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totemDec 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the few interesting things about "The Force Awakens" is witnessing how a massive entertainment corporation co-opts talented writers, producers and actors, pulverizes their contributions into a shallow, incoherent pulp, and yet still succeeds financially through a massive cross-promotion campaign.

As for the movie, there's not much good to say. Coincidence is the storytellers' choice for connecting scenes and plot developments: the Millennium Falcon just happens to be rusting away with the keys in the ignition for the protagonists to steal. Han and Chewie just happen to be cruising by as our heroes flee their planet. Luke's light saber just happens to be lying around in the basement of a pub where Rey finds it. Rey suddenly displays the same force powers that every other Jedi acquired through rigorous training. R2D2, dormant for years, inexplicably awakens to provide the map everyone is looking for, etc., etc., ad nauseam. Honestly, if you had just cut up the script from "A New Hope" and given the pieces to a barrel of monkeys, they could have rearranged them to produce a story of similar quality, since there was nothing to connect the plot elements, anyway.

For all the talk about practical effects by Kathleen Kennedy, the movie was mostly the same CGI garbage you find in other Hollywood films these days. As much as I resent the failings of the prequels, George Lucas' creative absence was deeply felt here. The creatures, costumes, and models, perhaps the chief strength of the original film, were cliched and ordinary in this one. The "supreme leader" character (I couldn't tell you who he was even if I wanted to since, like everything else, it was never explained) was eerily similar to the Last Engineer from "Prometheus," a sure sign of the film makers' fecklessness and missed opportunities.

The acting was an aspect I would argue surpassed the prequel trilogy, though admittedly I'm hunting for compliments. The new trio added plausibility to the porous script. On the other hand, casting Harrison Ford to reprise a central role was a mistake, though hardly an unforeseen one given his string of uninspired performances over the last decade. Repeating errors somehow rarely seems to matter to the film industry.

All in all, my takeaway is that George Lucas comes away smelling like roses after this debacle. I never thought anyone could make his maligned prequels look savvy by comparison, but at least he knew the difference between a story and a gimmick. There truly has been a disturbance in the Force.… Expand

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AthanasiosTFeb 24, 2016

METACRITIC you should begin filtering Out reviewers, who (for obvious reasons) create accounts for only one movie. It's tiring and it's removing All Credibility from the User Reviews, which is the Main reason I keep coming to this site. AsMETACRITIC you should begin filtering Out reviewers, who (for obvious reasons) create accounts for only one movie. It's tiring and it's removing All Credibility from the User Reviews, which is the Main reason I keep coming to this site. As for SW, it is a sad sad, unimaginative, untalented copy of Episode 4, with extremely poor writing and inspiration. For me SW movies are dead, burned and buried.… Expand

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mAs7eRaMar 9, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking at the reviews, it makes sense. This was one of the most marketed movies of all times. Sooo much hype, and for what?
For recreation of an old Star Wars but in a much more "dumbed down" version. We have another deathstar, another robots with the deathstar architecture, another meaningless tunnel that can blow the whole deathstar (like they didn't learn from last time), same resistance without anything new, epicly dumb wanna be sith, epicly dumb dialogues between Han Solo and Leia.
I imagine that after reading the script, Han Solo asked "please kill me in the movie".
To people, who are not so familiar with the old Star Wars it might be fine. But for me, this movie was an offence. I didn't expect the new Star Wars to be just a plagiarism of one of the old movies.. Such a dissapointment. But when I heard that Disney were the creators, I didn't have high hope.. Typical Disney stuff. good guy, bad guy, make-up, I felt the movie more like an indian soap opera, than a sequel of the Star Wars Franchise. Not going to any of the next movies in theatre.… Expand

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