Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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LomakosDec 15, 2019
Космоопера с фентези подразумевает принятие многих условностей, именно по этой причине не признаю многих претензий к "логике". Интересные персонажи, в особенности великолепный Кайло Рен, отлично сыгранные актерами, в купе с обожаемой мнойКосмоопера с фентези подразумевает принятие многих условностей, именно по этой причине не признаю многих претензий к "логике". Интересные персонажи, в особенности великолепный Кайло Рен, отлично сыгранные актерами, в купе с обожаемой мной сказочностью делают продолжение величайшей саги почти безупречным кинопутешествием.… Expand
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Mendax89Dec 10, 2019
Average movie pushed by Marketing. Bad copy of the first movie. Bad plot, bad writting.
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marcantoinegDec 25, 2015
The worst star wars movie (in competition with its sequel). A shame to the franchise. Irrealistic even from a sci-fi point of view, the same plot as episode 4, stupid and useless characters, It was made to make money off nostlagia and sellThe worst star wars movie (in competition with its sequel). A shame to the franchise. Irrealistic even from a sci-fi point of view, the same plot as episode 4, stupid and useless characters, It was made to make money off nostlagia and sell toys to children. F u disney… Expand
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NioraNov 27, 2019
Disney has China so far up their ass that they removed John Boyega from the Chinese poster. Really? Removing a black man from a movie poster Disney?

Worst part? Boyega brushes it off cause he knows he wont be in the next movie if he speaksDisney has China so far up their ass that they removed John Boyega from the Chinese poster. Really? Removing a black man from a movie poster Disney?

Worst part? Boyega brushes it off cause he knows he wont be in the next movie if he speaks up about it.… Expand
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CrytekNov 23, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of Window dressing, no good story telling, Rey is a Mary Sue.
plot didnt make sense, Luke skywalker leaving a map behind while he doenst want to be found.… Expand
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kamgeforceDec 23, 2015
Super safe approach of J.J. Abrams and the need not to anger fans made Force Awakens incredibly boring, predictable and disappointing. It is New hope remake with tons of fanservice and agenda that is as obnoxious as it is obvious.
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BenderthefourthNov 16, 2019
A soft remake or reboot or whatever: it's not an original movie. With all the money they have and access to the best writers in the world, how come they can't take a "risk" and make something original and, yes, new. Instead they go and copy aA soft remake or reboot or whatever: it's not an original movie. With all the money they have and access to the best writers in the world, how come they can't take a "risk" and make something original and, yes, new. Instead they go and copy a New Hope. Shame!
But ok, you don't have the balls necessary to take on your back suck a heavy weight of a saga that you need to play it safe... at least do it right! What I mean is: gives some character! Character we want. Not bidimensional paper cuts where's really hard to feel any empathy with. Seriously, you giving us a Mary Sue? How can we feel anything for a Mary Sue? This is 21st century... gives also a story that makes sense! That should't be hard with all the money you put in, oh wait, looks like money really is no indication of quality after all.… Expand
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ErimudOct 25, 2019
Protagonist goes from learning about the force to mastering it over the course of a couple days. Antagonist is an under developed whiny gimmick and the actor who plays him (Adam Driver) has the most stiff and uncoordinated chirography I'veProtagonist goes from learning about the force to mastering it over the course of a couple days. Antagonist is an under developed whiny gimmick and the actor who plays him (Adam Driver) has the most stiff and uncoordinated chirography I've ever seen in a star wars film.
I can force myself to re-watch Episode 1 and find moments in the film I enjoy, the same cannot be said about this episode.… Expand
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BionicMattOct 22, 2019
An orphan stranded on a desert planet joins up with 2 friends (one fly-boy, the other straight-edge) and chewie on the millenium falcon and they blow up a big sphere that has just shot a laser at a peaceful democratic planet and now is aimingAn orphan stranded on a desert planet joins up with 2 friends (one fly-boy, the other straight-edge) and chewie on the millenium falcon and they blow up a big sphere that has just shot a laser at a peaceful democratic planet and now is aiming its sights on a rebel base. However, they must first overcome a bad guy in a black mask that makes his voice sound funny, who takes orders from an old man. Also the old guy dies. Sounds similar, doesn't it?

Episode I was criticised for being too different from the OT. It was panned on release but has been given a more generous review in later years. TFA is the opposite: it was exactly what Star Wars fans wanted, but nothing more. Critical acclaim in 2015 has turned to mild satisfaction in 2019.

A New Hope had droids that spoke and acted like people. The Force Awakens has people that speak and act like robots.… 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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Nhguav5Oct 20, 2019
Amazing. The only complaint is the rehash of episode 4. Besides that, acting, dialogue, music, pace, everything great!
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Eaj6Oct 8, 2019
A decent movie with comical charm and tragedy. Good movie overall except for a very important star Wars figure dying. I have rated it 2 stars because of the appearance of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and of course, Chewbacca.
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NeoconTomSep 29, 2019
Its an enjoyable film, but also extremely overrated and missing potential. Feels like a poor rehash of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, because we can't have anything drastically new, otherwise it will get trashed, like the Prequels did.
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kenchun24Dec 19, 2015
This one hasn't aged well, which I'm used to when it comes to the hack like copy and paste J.J. Abrams films. I rated TFA an 8 back in 2015, all caught up in the new StarWars movie hype. But yeah with Ep. 9 coming out in a few months thisThis one hasn't aged well, which I'm used to when it comes to the hack like copy and paste J.J. Abrams films. I rated TFA an 8 back in 2015, all caught up in the new StarWars movie hype. But yeah with Ep. 9 coming out in a few months this story just isn't compelling, even though the cast is charismatic, this final SW trilogy story (started by Mystery Box Hack Abrams not Rian Johnson for all those that say TLJ ruined this trilogy, nah it started with JJ!)is littered with issues. One of which is they wasted the trio of Han, Luke & Leia and the passing of the torch is muddled with the new cast, again, they do great with what they got, but the script/story just isn't quality. And while I do have issues with Rian Johnson's TLJ, at least he took some interesting takes/weird choices, but some great thematic things I really dug considering Hack Abrams set him up with a weak, copy and paste first entry. But TFA has become a chore to sit through the more I have revisited it.… Expand
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AaronJupiterSep 3, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens will be damaged in retrospective by the horrible The Last Jedi. Rian Johnson wanted to show with The Last Jedi how awesome and outstanding he is as a director and writer. Yes, he will go down in the history books, but not as an ingenious director, but as a director who has brought one of the most beloved franchise to fall. The genius of his subversive and with plotholes and stupid humor only so brimming film is that he has thus also damaged all previous films. If you've seen The Last Jedi, you'll never want to watch a Star Wars movie again. I hope Rian Johnson will NEVER come anywhere near a movie set, either as a director or as a writer. It would be a great relief for everyone! By the way: I liked The Force Awakens, it was a fine start for the new trilogy. Tragic, everything is ruined now!… Expand
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ty92Sep 3, 2019
This movie isn't Star Wars.. It's Disney, It's Kathleen Kennedy's sjw garbage. It's full of dumb comedy. It felt like a bad Marvel film. The characters are terrible. Rey is boring and a Mary Sue. Kylo is a weak villain who cant beat a girlThis movie isn't Star Wars.. It's Disney, It's Kathleen Kennedy's sjw garbage. It's full of dumb comedy. It felt like a bad Marvel film. The characters are terrible. Rey is boring and a Mary Sue. Kylo is a weak villain who cant beat a girl who never trained.. The first scene he was in got destroyed by the dumb dialogue. Poe killed the mood of the scene when talking to Kylo. "Who talks first?" I have an idea.. How about neither.. Finn is another annoying character. His character is lame and meant for comic relief. I don't want comic relief in a Star Wars movie. This isn't a Marvel film Disney! So much other stuff I hate but in order to say I would have to watch the movie again. And I'm not doing that. This is what I would've done. I would've made Kylo actually intimidating and good at fighting. The scene with Poe would end with the death of Poe. My version of Kylo wouldn't mess around. He would kill on the spot. I would make a very dark movie. Rey would fight Kylo on Mustafar. The same lava planet Anakin fought Obi Wan. Rey being untrained would lose and suffer bad injuries. She would have a arm cut off just like Luke and Anakin. Kylo would try to convince her to join the dark side. She refuses in pain. He hits her with force lightning. But force ghost Anakin appears to protect his granddaughter. He reflects the force lightning back at Kylo. And he creates a hole in the force that transports Rey to Luke. Luke is now with her and gives her his mechanical arm. He tells her who she is. The End… Expand
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MikeWazowski2Aug 29, 2019
The Force Awakens is a great movie, but loses a couple of points for being slightly derivative.
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MarinadeAug 18, 2019
Great way to kick off the sequel trilogy, the user score for this should be much higher. Not worth listening to all the sequel haters that cling to the original trilogy and won't expand their interests. The character development is fantastic.Great way to kick off the sequel trilogy, the user score for this should be much higher. Not worth listening to all the sequel haters that cling to the original trilogy and won't expand their interests. The character development is fantastic. The relationships between Finn and Poe, and Finn and Rey are very well done. Han Solo brought back feels just like the Han Solo we all remembered and loved. Kylo Ren is an intriguing villain. The action sequences are done very well, it feels like a pure star wars film. The film though does lack some originality as the plot mirrors that of A New Hope too much. JJ Abrams played it very safe, although there's enough new moments in this movie that allow me to forgive the lack of originality. The ending duel between Finn and Rey vs Kylo is great too. Great film and a must see.… Expand
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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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DecoyAug 9, 2019
Kind of ok start of a new series, but it was not great at all. The next movies could have build upon this movie, but they got much much worse.
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notheguyOct 18, 2018
Not too bad, this movie certainly wasn’t something to go crazy about, but it was a good way of bringing Star Wars back.
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JosephZanabriaJul 27, 2019
0 is even way to much for this film, a big lack of creativity. , and 0 respect for all the new and old characters .
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bartcbemJul 27, 2019
I like J.J. Abrams movies and I`m a fan of his reboot of Star Trek. Not sure what happened here (well, Disney happened) but this is not a good Star Wars movie, and new Rey character is plain unlikable. Ignoring a mess that they made with theI like J.J. Abrams movies and I`m a fan of his reboot of Star Trek. Not sure what happened here (well, Disney happened) but this is not a good Star Wars movie, and new Rey character is plain unlikable. Ignoring a mess that they made with the force and lore of previous films this is simply a poor re imagining of New Hope and a poor movie overall. Lowest rating for starting the true fall of Star Wars franchise.… Expand
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HurQlezJul 25, 2019
Pretty much scene for scene a copy of the original Star Wars movie. More nostalgic than enjoyable.
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manningn15Aug 17, 2018
The Force Awakens continues to make the Star Wars franchise one of the best movie franchise of all time and one of my favorite movie franchises of all time. Not only does this new movie feature my favorite characters and actors from the firstThe Force Awakens continues to make the Star Wars franchise one of the best movie franchise of all time and one of my favorite movie franchises of all time. Not only does this new movie feature my favorite characters and actors from the first three (Harrison Ford as Han, Carrie Fisher as Leia, Mark Hamill as Luke, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca) but it add some of the most amazing new characters to the franchise. This is my favorite Star Wars movie and is one of my favorite movies of all time. The cinematography was executed very nicely. The visual effects, puppets, and animatronics were gorgeous and fantastic especially BB-8 and R2-D2. The writing, story, and screenplay were spectacular. The costumes, makeup, and hair were beautiful. The acting performances from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, and Domhnall Gleeson were stupendous. The voice over performance from Lupita Nyong'o was great. Mark Hamill's cameo was perfect. Also I loved the musical score composed by John Williams it was amazing. A+… Expand
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metalatraiuJun 15, 2019
This movie is compete trash and has no doubt taken the core of star wars and beat it with a bat. The movie is a space format screw you disney
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Filmix16Jun 12, 2019
Un retour joyeux mais une fin bien tragique pour Harrison Ford. Ses le premier star wars que je suis aller voir au cinéma et je n’est pas du tout été décus. Adam Drive détruit tout les autre acteur dans sont rôle de Kylo Ren. L’idée de gardéUn retour joyeux mais une fin bien tragique pour Harrison Ford. Ses le premier star wars que je suis aller voir au cinéma et je n’est pas du tout été décus. Adam Drive détruit tout les autre acteur dans sont rôle de Kylo Ren. L’idée de gardé Snoke en hologramme durent tout le film est une très bonne idée.… Expand
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ElebrilApr 29, 2019
The first nail to the coffin of the SW franchise. An empty shell of a film that pisses on the lore of its predecessors out of simple laziness, with a cheap copycat storyline (plagiarism of a film from your own series), goofy slapstick humor,The first nail to the coffin of the SW franchise. An empty shell of a film that pisses on the lore of its predecessors out of simple laziness, with a cheap copycat storyline (plagiarism of a film from your own series), goofy slapstick humor, single-facial-expression protagonist who succeeds in everything effortlessly, and other issues. If you truly wish to explore the many reasons why this movie is an absolute failure watch MauLer's in-depth analysis of both Ep VII and VIII.… Expand
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NicholasmaximusApr 23, 2019
This continuation of the series is comparable to the Fantastic Beast with Harry Potter. Both predecessors had that unique ability to world build and deliver interesting characters and stories. This next installment had a character withThis continuation of the series is comparable to the Fantastic Beast with Harry Potter. Both predecessors had that unique ability to world build and deliver interesting characters and stories. This next installment had a character with potential but did not deliver. The story lacked innovation and seemed repetitive of episode one. There is so much content within the Star Wars universe that Disney could have pulled from.… Expand
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arrivistApr 20, 2019
The force Aborted. A souless cash-grab and infantile remake of A New Hope. A sad moment in the history of cinema. Star Wars is dead.
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hexaaeApr 15, 2019
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Seriously: it's pure crap for every Star Wars fan. Paid reviews helped it. Forget it and go watch EP IV, V, VI + Rogue One.… Expand
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ZafeerApr 14, 2019
I left the theater trying to decide if it was a good movie or not. Watched it a second time with my kids and still I can't decide. Lots of recycled content. Another desert world? I want to like this movie but it doesn't feel like StarI left the theater trying to decide if it was a good movie or not. Watched it a second time with my kids and still I can't decide. Lots of recycled content. Another desert world? I want to like this movie but it doesn't feel like Star Wars despite the original characters making an appearance.… Expand
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TyranianApr 13, 2019
Certainly more like the originals than the prequels but that's not necessarily a good thing as this one piles on the dumb.
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promised_mahdiApr 12, 2019
Actually I didn't like episode VII it was just a copy of last episodes there are somethings different but main structure is exactly same that was in last episodes and characters are just repeated but in different shapes main story is justActually I didn't like episode VII it was just a copy of last episodes there are somethings different but main structure is exactly same that was in last episodes and characters are just repeated but in different shapes main story is just same maybe it becomes better in next episodes… Expand
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BrunoVn00Apr 8, 2019
One of my favorite Star Wars movies, this is a fantastic, epic movie, filled with great action scenes, breathtaking visual effects, solid acting, good writing, a fantastic score and sound design. This could be a 10/10 if the plot wasn't aOne of my favorite Star Wars movies, this is a fantastic, epic movie, filled with great action scenes, breathtaking visual effects, solid acting, good writing, a fantastic score and sound design. This could be a 10/10 if the plot wasn't a rehash of the original 1977 Star Wars, it almost feels like a remake of that movie, which would be fine if it was marketed that way but it isn't, but that doesn't make it a bad movie, it just feels like they played it safe with this. Sure, also some kind of illogical things like Rey just knows how to use the force without any training or things like those but those are minor things that maybe hardcore fans will find annoying, not me, but I noted that.
I like the fact that this movie almost feels like a semi-reboot, because it's basically Star Wars for a new generation, we see new heroes in a new story to save the universe again.

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

I love this movie! As a fan of Star Wars movies and good movies in general, I really consider this an amazing movie worth watching. Obviuously it's not Oscar-worthy and we all know that some people might not be interested in movies like Star Wars but if you like Star Wars or action space movies, this is a must-see.… Expand
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RyanHerofTimeMar 21, 2019
I'm Half and Half on this movie. I love star wars, But this movie was ok. -To start I'm not into the idea of reconning the Expanded universe for this movie. It was a bad idea. -This is a reskin of a new hope. Plot by plot. it helps with theI'm Half and Half on this movie. I love star wars, But this movie was ok. -To start I'm not into the idea of reconning the Expanded universe for this movie. It was a bad idea. -This is a reskin of a new hope. Plot by plot. it helps with the nostalgia factor. but I think that's a cheap way to make a movie. Compared with the prequels at least they were different. -The old cast where amazing! It was amazing to see Han and Leia again. Ford and Fisher always do a stellar job.

- The New cast were ok. Adam Driver was great! John boyega and Daisy ridley were ok, but felt stale. I think this is more a writing problem than a casting problem.

What I have a problem is it feels like too much Disney, not Star Wars. I don't understand why this movie did not get the hate as much as Last Jedi. I think it was that nostalgia factor, that helped it. I think sequel films do not have a real plan. unlike George Lucas had. I hope Episode 9 can have this trilogy.… Expand
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WapitikevMar 11, 2019
A great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopersA great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopers within the 1st order to defect and fight their slave-masters is utterly wasted. Instead, he becomes the comic relief janitor on DeathStar 3.0. Rey's mysterious force-powers (because she is a clone of Luke Skywalker's right hand, severed by Vader on Cloud City) begin to manifest without any concrete explanation, making her character arc baffling and un-earned. Han Solo dies before the band can get back together. Luke is exiled to an island for no specific reason. Phasma is a coward instead of the strong female warrior the marketing sold us. Kylo is diminished as a villain the instant he takes off his mask. The list could go on and on. Not recommended.… Expand
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DerekReideMar 10, 2019
It's good, but it falls short on story. If it wasn't as much of a ripoff of A New Hope, then it would be much better. I can understand why it's almost a direct copy, but whatever. We got what we got.
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Mateo3112Mar 10, 2019
The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.The Force Awakens borrows heavily from all three movies in the original trilogy, particularly A New Hope. I happen to like that ~because A New Hope was a fantastic sci-fi opera~ but you don't get more points for doing the same thing twice.
While enjoyable, the movie is not groundbreaking. It's 'good' but not 'spectacular' as I had hoped it would be.… Expand
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mecheng03Mar 9, 2019
It was a 6 before the Last Jedi but now I can't even muster the strength to even consider re-watching it with my kids so I'll give it a 4. Who knew Disney would make the prequels ok-ish again? I guess a bad movie is all relative when youIt was a 6 before the Last Jedi but now I can't even muster the strength to even consider re-watching it with my kids so I'll give it a 4. Who knew Disney would make the prequels ok-ish again? I guess a bad movie is all relative when you keep doubling down on bad ideas.… Expand
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BenaudMar 7, 2019
This Star Wars movie was pretty meh.
It had an uninspired main character with no flaws. It relied too heavily on nostalgia on one hand and failed to give OT fans the only thing they wanted on the other (a reunion). It retold A New Hope exceptThis Star Wars movie was pretty meh.
It had an uninspired main character with no flaws. It relied too heavily on nostalgia on one hand and failed to give OT fans the only thing they wanted on the other (a reunion). It retold A New Hope except poorly. The visuals were nice and there were some nice moments, mostly involving X-Wings.
The thing that fails it, that turns it from a 7/10 (for me) into a 3/10 is The Last Jedi. To be clear, I don't think 7/10 is good enough for a Star Wars movie...
Nothing that had potential to become interesting from this movie (Knights of Ren, Snoke, seeing Luke again, etc) amounted to anything at all in The Last Jedi, which seems to have existed only for the purpose of destroying Star Wars. Unable to touch the almighty OT, it has had a devastating effect on other movies in its own trilogy.
So since this is a trilogy, not a standalone movie, a 3/10 it gets and TFA is lucky to get that. Throw out your BluRays, this movie is hot garbage.… Expand
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TeoTestMar 7, 2019
Not what i expected. A disappointing long-awaited sequel. Sure, the effects & music of the movie are great no doubt about that, but that's about it. The story and the new introduced characters are really really AWFUL. A ton of plot-holes plusNot what i expected. A disappointing long-awaited sequel. Sure, the effects & music of the movie are great no doubt about that, but that's about it. The story and the new introduced characters are really really AWFUL. A ton of plot-holes plus this movie was a dis grease to the old and beloved characters. I really lost confidence in J.J.Ab. What a shame.… Expand
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Moviecritic43Mar 2, 2019
The Force Awakens is an amazing Star Wars movie and an amazing movie in general. Sure, the plot feels like A New Hope but it’s really not all that similar. It’s called paying homage. The Force Awakens for me, revived the Star Wars franchiseThe Force Awakens is an amazing Star Wars movie and an amazing movie in general. Sure, the plot feels like A New Hope but it’s really not all that similar. It’s called paying homage. The Force Awakens for me, revived the Star Wars franchise after the dissapointing prequel trilogy. This movie had great characters, amazing effects, fun action sequences, and a great story. The only thing I didn’t like about this film was starkiller base, which is basically a third Death Star but bigger. So overall I love this movie and I think The Force Awakens is the best Star Wars movie that Disney has released so far.… Expand
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emirbudDec 29, 2015
Yes, there are cons, but there are pros as well. Let's deal with the cons first:
1. It is not very original. There are too many similarities to New Hope.
2. Learning curve for these new heroes is way too steep. They acquire skills too fast.Yes, there are cons, but there are pros as well. Let's deal with the cons first:
1. It is not very original. There are too many similarities to New Hope.
2. Learning curve for these new heroes is way too steep. They acquire skills too fast. This is my biggest objection to this movie, however the story would not work without it, or there would have to be other characters involved.
3. Too many unanswered questions. I understand they do not wish to reveal everything in one movie, but at times it feels like the sole purpose of this movie is to serve as teaser for sequels.
4. Action is back to the level of episodes 4, 5, and 6 (not even 6).
5. The new Sith lord is not very impressive (at least compared to the Emperor). He looks like alien who crashed on Earth and got hit on the head with an axe by a villager (which is what the people of my village used to do whenever aliens visited)
Other than that, I have no major objections. And for the pros:
1. Han Solo and Chewbacca.
2. Finn is funny and likable new character, and he works out well with Han Solo.
3. Rey is pretty, when she's not trying too hard to act with intense emotions
4. No Hayden Christensen or Natalie Portman. Their screen time in parts 1 through 3 was one of the worst movie experiences ever.
5. No Jar Jar Binks or the like.
6. The new droid is adorable. I love the way it climbs down the stairs. I'd love to see R2D2 try that.
if this was the first Star Wars movie ever, it could have been much more impressive. We've just had too much of the Star Wars Universe in the past, and expectations were seriously high.
Here is how I would list/rate Star Wars movies starting with the best:
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Hew Hope
3. Revenge of the Sith (Oooh if it wasn't for Portman and Christensen, this one would be number 1)
4. The Force Awakens
5. Return of the Jedi
6. Phantom Menace
7.Clone Wars
I only wish the technology had been available when they made parts 4, 5, 6 to make the action and special effects better. Yoda fighting and other action scenes are the only reasons I even acknowledge Clone Wars and Phantom Menace.… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 9, 2019
Perhaps countering the majority of the audience, I had very low expectations regarding this movie. I liked the two previous trilogies, but I was afraid that a re-launch would have as its main objective to raise a few million dollars from thePerhaps countering the majority of the audience, I had very low expectations regarding this movie. I liked the two previous trilogies, but I was afraid that a re-launch would have as its main objective to raise a few million dollars from the studios. I did not feel cheated, the movie is good and worth it, but I must admit that anything is lacking to match the older ones.

The film basically resumes the story decades after the events of "The Return of the Jedi". There are many new characters (inevitable), and some of the old ones are back, with the focus on Han Solo, a secondary character in the films of the original trilogy. I confess that it was very enjoyable to see the veteran Harrison Ford, back to a character who greatly helped to consecrate his career, and it was good to see Chewbacca and Carrie Fisher again. I think the new actors like John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver did their best, but I do not know if the material they received allowed them to create characters as striking as the older ones.

Technically, the film is flawless. The CGI, which has always been one of the strongest points of the franchise, has been pushed to the limit of what can be done today. Great and realistic, it makes the experience of seeing the film a visual spectacle. The sets and environments of the several planets were carefully thought out and executed. Costumes, cinematography, editing, sound effects and soundtrack etc... all thought out with caution, seeking to please new audiences without disappointing unconditional fans. It's all right.

But the truth is that the film has serious problems. Let's start with the script, which practically copies and tries to update the story told in the opening film, "A New Hope". Kylo Ren, the newest villain in the franchise, is no more than a second-rate Darth Vader on a new costume. Indeed, despite the commitment of the actors, which I do not want to question, the new characters lack charisma and the ability to delight. I also felt that action is lacking, compared to the previous movies, and the attempts to make humor sounded as funny as the "grandfather jokes" that Roger Moore used whenever he played James Bond. The end also seemed a bit anti-climatic too.

Anyway ... all these problems make the film, fatally, the weakest of all in the franchise to date. I didn't feel cheated because I expected little of it, but I believe that many fans (at least, those who have not been blinded by their passion) were dissatisfied.… Expand
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RagarJan 28, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am incredibly disappointed. Dumb script. From the ashes of the empire did the First Order arise? What is it like? In episode 6, the rebels defeated the empire and became the ruling force in the galaxy. How did it happen that the rebels were still the rebels and the empire became even stronger ?! It sends in the trash, the plot of past films!Characters are ridiculous in their behavior, inappropriate dialogues and dubious motives. The transformation of the imperial storm trooper Finn into the emotional humanist and anti-militarist from being trained to kill since childhood seems unthinkable. Next Luke Skywalker.Just think one of his pupils became bad. Why not continue to rebuild the Order of the Jedi Luke fled to the edge of the universe to feel sorry for himself. Yes, so that relatives and most loyal people do not know where he is. And this is the moment when peace and tranquility collapse again in the galaxy?This is the "brilliant revelation of the legendary Luke Skywalker."Why Kylo Ren worshiping Darth Vader? After all, he stood on the bright side in episode 6. More logical to Kylo Ren worshiped cloak or photo Darth Sidious.Kylo Ren an adherent of the dark side,wielding Force,trained by Luke Skywalker and he unable to defeat former storm trooper Finn and scavenger Rey who takes the lightsaber for the first time in they hands?! Stupid plot, stupid characters. Worst star wars movie.… Expand
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YesterJan 2, 2019
The world building is absent and the rise of the First Order is unexplained and it defies all logic that a galactic republic wouldn't have an army. The most compelling narrative going into the movie is the "sentience" of the Storm Trooper butThe world building is absent and the rise of the First Order is unexplained and it defies all logic that a galactic republic wouldn't have an army. The most compelling narrative going into the movie is the "sentience" of the Storm Trooper but it is conveniently forgotten and the most interesting character concept is turned into a buffoon.

The movie is entertaining if you do not want to rewatch it or think about what happened in the movie, so in that sense, it's better than the prequels but it fails to be a Star Wars movie.… Expand
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RoyledesmaDec 22, 2018
El peor bluckbuster de la historia del cine. Una completa copia del episodio 4. Una burla hacia GL y hacia su universo.
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SarionDec 16, 2018
next to Last Jedi and Phantom Manace - one of the worst Star Wars experience in history. Shameful disgrace this is and nothing more
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RudygerDec 11, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People rightfully complain about The Last Jedi destroying the franchise. But to be accurate, The Force Awakens did hurt the franchise A LOT. It settled an unbelievable political status quo, 30 years later. It's stille the Empire (First Order) against the Rebellion (Resistance). WTF? Where's the new republic? Please, don't even mention the 5 planets destroyed by starkiller (yeah, status quo, another death star). All of this made the original trilogy completely POINTLESS. Not to mention the horrendous characterization. A stormtrooper suffering for PTSD was a great idea, poorly executed. 5 mn after we meet him, he starts killing his former mates with no remorse whatsoever. Then we have Rey, or should I say, MaRey Sue. Kylo Ren, a Vador wannabe...
I can't believe this movie was well recieved. It's a shameful clone of A New Hope. A soft reboot from Disney. This is how a great franchise dies... with thunderous applause.… Expand
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. STAR WARS LE REVEIL DE LA FORCE
Les Amis je veux le revoir avec vous encore!! Tellement c'est du génie!!!

-Un film de JJ.ABRAMS l'un de mes réalisateurs préférés !! Réalisateur de Star Trek; Star Trek Into Darkness; super 8; mission: impossible III; Lost, les disparus; le scénario de Frindge... JJ.ABRAMS est un passionné du temps, de l'espace et de lumière. Ses trois principes se retrouvent toujours dans toutes ces productions!

-POUR CONCLURE !! SANS SPOIL !!
Ce n'est pas un film FAN SERVICE Abrams à su prendre l'essence même de Star Wars pour en faire quelque chose de meilleurs donc que vous aimer ou pas Star Wars ce film est fait pour vous la prélogie n'ai pas une obligation d’être vu !!!!!!! ;)
Les base sont poser à quand le prochain ??? !!! ;

-Star Wars est pour moi une série de films qui a changé les standards du cinéma. Ils sont, a eux seuls révolutionner le monde de la science-fiction (au niveau cinéma). Il y a Jadice 38 ans (Star Wars, épisode IV :Un nouvel espoir) à révolutionner le cinéma en intégrant des triches ou technologies comme les monstrueux vaisseaux impériaux reproduit à échelle raisonnable qui accrocher par des câbles parcoure, devant un écran bleu. Mais cessons de parler du "PASSER", mais parlons du "PRÉSENT" avec cette STAR WARS 7

-Dés sa scène d'introduction est imposer un grand respect, une excellente maîtrise de se qui nous a toujours fait plaisir dans Star Wars. [spoiler] Les robots [/spoiler] , les angles de vue qui nous font perdre l'orientation, les lumières, les déguisements, les planètes, les vaisseaux...(j'en passe tellement et des meilleurs)je n'oublie pas non plus l'UNIVERS. Nous retrouvons [spoiler] un semblable de R2D2 appelé BB8, [/spoiler] la encore les blagues sont si nombreuse... Il a été fait pour vraiment nous faire rire. Son design est tout à fait surprenant ce qui permet de lui faire faire des choses totalement improbables. Nous découvrons énormément [spoiler] de nouveaux monde, races, créature, mimique [/spoiler] En découle une histoire qui se dévoile lentement mais surement. L'intrigue est bien gardée, les personnages se dévoilent au fur et à mesure que les effets spéciaux se multiplient sans accro. Une Décadence de l'univers est remarquée. [spoiler] Nous passons d'un environnement chaud, désertique aux couleurs orangées où se désine tristesse et pauvreté ou notre regard se pose. À un environnement plus sombre (car on en apprend plus) mais vert et plein d'espoir. Pour terminer dans l'obscur blanc, froid et sans couleur car tout espoir disparaît lors du déroulement d'une bataille sans piter fait rage (remarquer le travail des lumières). Puis on retourne dans un environnement propre éclairé d'un ciel blanc (le blanc aurait la signification de terre pure) sur une île. [/spoiler] De multiples rebondissements qui ne m'ont pas choqué à la connaissance et l'analyse de toute la filmographie de ABRAMS. Mais suffisamment surprenante [spoiler] pour terminer par une scène tout à fait remarquable. Cette dernière scène ou nous voyons Luc et Rey sur une ile ou Rey tant sa main avec le sabre laser à Luc a ce moment le plan est filmé d'une prise de vue aérienne la terre ne bouge pas tandis ce que l'eau défile à l'écran ce qui indique que pour JJ le temps est liquide donc que le temps avance vite. J'imagine que le prochain épisode ne reprendra pas tout de suite après, mais quelques années plus tard....Entre nous tant mieux je ne veux pas la voire apprendre devenir jeudi George Lucas n'avait pas fait l'erreur donc ... Une 3D qui ne force pas seulement le respect, mais impose son nouveau standard Elle est tellement puissante !! (Coeur lège ne vous mettait pas au 1er rang). Alfonso Cuaron avec son "Gravity" vient d'être surpassé sur ce point. Des débordements d'image, une profondeur réglée au micron. Génère des batailles en vaisseaux Spatiaux digne des plus grands chefs d'oeuvre hollywoodiens. JE ME SUIS ÉCLATÉ !!!!! -Dans les défauts, car il y en a toujours
Je regrette que John Williams n'est était plus inspiré ;) Pour un prochain Star Wars je choisirai comme compositeur Michael Giachinno… Expand
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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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BroyaxJan 11, 2017
Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie.Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie. En outre, de la part de JJ Abrams, tâcheron maladroit qui a sévi sur le déterrage des Star Trek, on pouvait s'attendre au pire mais contre toute attente, il délivre un filmage assez soigné et très présentable, aidé évidemment par la débauche sidérante des effets spéciaux (ça pète de partout, c'est trop magnifique de sa race).

Autre point d'importance, le rythme est excellent et ne se perd jamais en bavardages ou longueurs inutiles, on retrouve là le dynamisme de la vraie trilogie, celle du temps où Georges n'avait pas le fric qui lui était monté à la tête et transformé son cerveau en beignet.

Cette resucée numéro 7 est l'occasion de nombreux clins d'oeil (forcément nostalgiques...) mais aussi de nombreux recyclages et à ce train, lorsqu'on regarde bien, ce n'est plus de l'inspiration mais une photocopieuse qui fait du neuf avec du vieux. Pourtant ils s'y sont mis à 3 sur le scénario... qu'est-ce que vous avez branlé les branques ? vidé tous les sucriers de coke ? ou vous vous êtes roulé des joints avec les feuilles de la machine à écrire ? ou torché avec peut-être (une enquête est en cours).

Oh bien sûr, pour combler le vide, vous avez balancé une révélation et un coup de théâtre, du genre de celles ou ceux qu'on avait pu expérimenter avant, dans le temps que Georgie... mais vous connaissez la chanson : un homme averti en vaut deux et on était déjà averti... alors vos révélations à deux balles qui sentent le réchauffé (encore !) vous savez où vous pouvez vous les mettre...

Alors évidemment, on a ces pauvres vieux qui sont venus faire leur ultime baroud d'honneur -sauf Mark Hamill qui fait juste un caméo- mais que voulez-vous, un vieux faut bien que ça mange ! Ils passent le témoin à la jeune génération... qui ne vaut pas tripette, car autant dire qu'ils ne m'ont pas convaincu, ni les uns ni les autres. Le John Boyega a un certain talent pour incarner une petite frappe de banlieue mais sorti de sa zone, il n'y a plus personne ; la petite Daisy Ridley est mignonne mais serait plus à sa place dans une sitcom ; quant à l'autre, là, l'autre jeune zouave, on dirait un hippie, sans compter le pilote, là, encore un tocard.

Même la musique de cet autre pauvre vieux, John Williams, est devenue méconnaissable : franchement à part le générique (qui remonte à Mathusalem, on est d'accord) impossible de se rappeler un thème potable, ce vieux Johnny fait juste gueuler ses violons et ses cuivres dans tous les sens, pourvu que ça fasse du bruit, un bruit désagréable.

Voilà donc ce Star Wars nouveau : comme un Beaujolais sans éclat il se laisserait presque boire mais il a comme un arrière-goût de piquette. Attendons les prochaines vendanges, elles seront peut-être pires, on ne sait jamais...… Expand
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DerekSCriticNov 23, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is a fun Star Wars film! It's sure not a great as the classics, but I would take it over some of the prequel films and definitely The Last Jedi. Throughout the film, there are several fun action sequences, some likable characters, and the return of old favorites. Unfortunately, there are some flaws including some characters being completely underdeveloped, and the plot is very derivative of A New Hope. Also, the villain for me in this film is a very unlikable characters. I also hated the scene where Han Solo died which killed off Han Solo in the worst way possible. While not holding up as great to the classic films from the past, The Force Awakens delivers quite a fun Star Wars film.… Expand
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ThoresuNov 19, 2018
At first I gave this movie a pass because it was the first one Disney produced. A mistake I will never make again. This movie is a really bad copy of A New Hope and a disgrace to Star Wars
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RoqueNENov 11, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another lost child on a desert planet that knows nothing about its power. Another villain in a mask with torn feelings. This time it is the father who wants to bring the son back to the light side. Another death star alias Starkiller. Another little droid as Sidekick.

Big action, weak story. All in all mediocre.… Expand
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DoniJrNov 8, 2018
It's good to have Star Wars back on the big screens and with the modern technology that makes the visuals even more beautiful. The story does not appeal to me so much, but it's a good starter with great antagonists and interessingIt's good to have Star Wars back on the big screens and with the modern technology that makes the visuals even more beautiful. The story does not appeal to me so much, but it's a good starter with great antagonists and interessing protagonists (Finn and Poe chemistry it's great to watch).… Expand
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YeetusMcGeetusNov 5, 2018
One of the best Star Wars movies ever made. Period. If you grew up with the original trilogy on VHS, then this is the film for you. It lived up to and surpassed the hype.
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HammerOfThoriumOct 16, 2018
Derivative, devoid of appealing characters, and a central protagonist who, aside from being portrayed by a spirited but inept actress, lacks anything even remotely resembling an arc. If one were to describe her as a "Mary Sue" one would beDerivative, devoid of appealing characters, and a central protagonist who, aside from being portrayed by a spirited but inept actress, lacks anything even remotely resembling an arc. If one were to describe her as a "Mary Sue" one would be correct. Alas, one would also be "sexist" somehow, so I shan't.… Expand
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Popcorn55Oct 12, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Groannn... wow this was pretty bad, terrible story and lame execution. The usual effects are OK, though very cliche now. The way the script just throws away Han Solo with little fanfare... come on! There has to be a heroic exit for Solo! Like ramming an Imperial battlecruiser to save his friends, something like that? But no! Terrible storyline decisions and bad writing cripple this mishmash. And the son -- totally unsympathetic and uninteresting character acts like a petulant boy. Awful. Every bit as bad as the prequels.… Expand
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GarethBOct 5, 2018
Initially I rated this far higher as it seemed to capture the elements that made star wars great but it has been retroactively ruined by TLJ with plots leading nowhere.
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ThatOneNerdyGuyOct 3, 2018
The movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is aThe movie is extremely fun entertaining and packed with amazing special effects. 2 problems though, the movie is a new hope but in 2015 and with new characters, if the story was more original i would love it. And the main character is a little too good at the end of the movie, seriously it's a little ridiculous.… Expand
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MovieManiac75Sep 22, 2018
Worst Star Wars movie ever Disney ruined the Starwars franchise by Killing fans favorites characters and creating new boring characters and boring stories boring vilains an insult to the fans
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KanjiAug 29, 2018
Pretty good. Daisy Ridley steals the show in this one for me, her performance is sublime. Boyega I'm not so sure about, some of his funny scenes weren't landing and overall his performance lacks conviction. The film makes an enthralling startPretty good. Daisy Ridley steals the show in this one for me, her performance is sublime. Boyega I'm not so sure about, some of his funny scenes weren't landing and overall his performance lacks conviction. The film makes an enthralling start that is very engaging, but the second half is a different story. Although equally soaked in action, it doesn't convey key moments nearly as well as the first. Despite this, as someone not familiar with the Star Wars franchise at all, The Force Awakens does a good job at kindling my interest. Nothing mind-blowing here though.… Expand
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bigcountrylolzAug 21, 2018
You were supposed to be the chosen one! Instead you ruined everything. I left the theater early this movie was so bad, I have tried to watch it again, but I have never made it past about 20min in. For a fan who read the expanded universe,You were supposed to be the chosen one! Instead you ruined everything. I left the theater early this movie was so bad, I have tried to watch it again, but I have never made it past about 20min in. For a fan who read the expanded universe, for a fan of the setting, this was pure garbage. So many things that should not happened, happen. No one besides droids speak binary, you cant fly a TIE without life support. It was the laziest writing ever, and probably ruined the franchise. At least all your new naive fans have no idea.… Expand
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BuckyWhiteWolfAug 4, 2018
The purpose of "The Force Awakens", other than to cash in on the Star Wars brand, is to begin to make things right. That's a promise that is made early on the film and it delivers on that promise. We meet a whole bunch of interesting, threeThe purpose of "The Force Awakens", other than to cash in on the Star Wars brand, is to begin to make things right. That's a promise that is made early on the film and it delivers on that promise. We meet a whole bunch of interesting, three dimensional new characters with intriguing pasts and goals that the audience can easily be invested in. Some of the older cast members of the original trilogy reappear and prove that they have lost none of the charm that they had back in the late 70s-mid 80s. The plot is an homage to that of the original Star Wars film but distinguishes itself enough to be a refreshing adventure that older fans will geek out about and newer fans will fall in love with. A perfect example of how to bring a franchise back to its glory and introduce it to a brand new generation of moviegoers.… Expand
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DyliebarAug 3, 2018
J.J. Abrams has made a movie that left me wanting more after the credits started rolling, I am impressed!
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ArchVaderAug 3, 2018
This was so awful I cannot fathom why Disney would go against the fans of the EU with this film. All they had to do was start with the New Jedi Order which would have passed on the movies to a new younger group of Jedi. It would have been awesome.
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natedeugJul 25, 2018
Super exciting for long-time fans to see the saga return to form, but the retreading of ideas brings down the replay value. Still a solid movie.
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SammyghhgJan 6, 2016
Ok. I hate doing this, but this is a split review. Cinematography, directing and pretty much every actor in the film gets a 10/10.

The story gets a generous 3. As the movie progressed, I felt like I was sitting into a resetting ejectionOk. I hate doing this, but this is a split review. Cinematography, directing and pretty much every actor in the film gets a 10/10.

The story gets a generous 3.

As the movie progressed, I felt like I was sitting into a resetting ejection seat specifically designed to hit my **** meter.

EJECT EJECT EJECT.... that was my brain every time some **** happened that NEVER would have happened in Star Wars.

Stormtrooper is neurotic and freaked out by everything. No... Finn had decided to leave, why would he be scared. He's well trained and is executing a plan of action. Why make the black guy a **** in the first 3 minutes of meeting him? HE'S A STORMTROOPER... not some cowardly **** Surely some of the training would have stuck.

Then Homie the Poe guy can't outfly four highly destructible missiles like Anakin did in RoTS (ep 3.) but instead IS capable of shooting down literally every tie fighter in on Maz Kanata's planet, but then is incapable of replicating that feat when trying to blow up the Death Star 3.

Kylo Ren freezes time... not a blaster bolt... time... if it was the bolt, the electricity surrouding it would have kept jumping. It didn't it stopped TIME.

Ok... Kylo has an insta win in the first 10 minutes.... I almost walked out.

I settled in for the long haul and had to hit eject again when they escaped from tatooine... how does a girl lost in a desert know how to fly a ship that apparently doesn't work after changing one switch.

Then hit eject again.

Random meeting with Han and Chewie.

Then again.

Space bug doesn't immediately eat Finn.

Then again.

The Lightsaber gives visions? uhhhh...hhhhhuuuuu?
How?

Then again.

An X-wing somehow snipes stormtroopers while moving, and doesn't even cause explosions... which then take place moments later when someone who isn't poe completely misses the stormtroopers.

And again.

When Poe Dameron ganks 6+ tie fighters in less than 10 seconds. A feat that no other pilot, jedi or non-jedi has ever replicated. Even in the now non-canon books.... at least with lasers cannons.

And again.

When everyone meets at the rebel base and no one gives a **** about how Poe survived, or why he hadn't told anyone about Finn's place in the escape

And again.

When the entire planning session to destroy a planet sized star killing super base took a whole 30 seconds of **** conversation and easy answers.

Then again.

When Han flies a millenium falcon under the shields at light speed and no one asks why this wasn't the plan for Death Star 2.
Then again. When Kylo and Rey have a semi-orgasmic screaming match which apparently portrayed Rey finding out that she can read minds too..... because that's always been a Jedi thing right? AND AGAIN When Rey immediately knows how to mind trick Daniel Craig... I mean ... some anonymous stormtrooper into doing whatever she wants.... and if that's the case, just do it to everyone you encounter and take the base over 100%. And again. When Rey starts climbing over stuff because she likes climbing over stuff. Then again When Finn announces he doesn't know anything really and is just a sanitation guy. Funny but **** you. Then again When Finn announces he knows how to disable the shield after all. Then again When Phasma gives up the codes so easily it's as if the film makers were looking for a surefire way of confirming why women should never exist in combat roles. Then again when the shields could be turned off without a redundancy And again when only 12 x-wings are all that's left of the rebel alliance after 30 years of growth.... bad job leia. And again when they pull out 400 bombs from a satchel the size of the one from Hangover. And again when Han has a stilted and boring conversation with the nutso individual with a red lightsaber and all black clothing. And again when the sun was finally pulled into the weapon and the room went dark and that caused the DARKNESS ... it's dark side ****ers and that's retarded. And again when everyone runs away from Kylo ren and 3 stormtroopers. And again when Kylo rocks up and a sanitation attendant duels him with a lightsaber, being extremely proficient at a number of points, eventually succumbing to his wounds. And again when Rey jumps up after being concussed, wins a force pull battle against a trained Anti-jedi after showing almost no indication of knowing the force was even a thing ever, but suddenly owning said jedi in saber combat after less than two miinutes of back and forth. And again when R2 turns on an knows exactly where the map is. And again when it's the only missing peice of said map And again when they send desert planet girl to see Luke instead of his sister who he would know and give more than two ****s for. So yeah. Pretty average story... again. being super generous with the 3/10. I am really reluctant to see it agian as it might turn me off star wars for ever. BAD.… Expand
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sL360Jul 17, 2018
I hate this movie. My distaste of it does not stem from mostly arbitrary reasons; How it looks, how it sounds, the aesthetic. Quite the contrary. I walked out of that theater in December 2015 exploding with eccentricity. My mind raced overI hate this movie. My distaste of it does not stem from mostly arbitrary reasons; How it looks, how it sounds, the aesthetic. Quite the contrary. I walked out of that theater in December 2015 exploding with eccentricity. My mind raced over every possible string of events, all the potential that Star Wars had now in the current generation. I couldn't withhold my excitement as I discussed the possible outcomes of our favorite characters and new ones, ignoring the nagging doubts that built underneath.

I hate this movie because it is a testament to how low we will sink as fans. They cheapened the Star Wars experience, watered it down with safe, lazy writing and overuse of our favorite imagery. They played our desires and made off with two billion dollars by reselling to us what we'd already cultivated for three decades. We ate it up for all its worth and then some like rabid starved dogs, applying our own theories and projecting our hopes onto the story or characters in an effort to make up for what they didn't tell us, to pick something, anything out of the pile so we could keep believing. Just look at what it's become; Dead in the water not even two years later, stuffed with generic, bland characters whose fates we could care less about. Unremarkable copy-cat locales, forgettable or non-existent world building. Overzealous, blatant political messages and themes, creators who don't give a **** about us or our relation with the universe and its denizens, just our damn money. Ruined legacies of characters we grew up idolizing and pretending to be because they inspired us. We thought we'd seen it all with the Prequels. But even those movies understood the difference between Star Wars and other films, the elusive quality that they lacked and the majesty of the setting. But when you need to have more films to explain the ones you've just watched, they've already won. That's the game. Episode Nine is only going to drive this nail deeper than ever before, one movie can't fix this mess we helped create.

This series used to mean something because it took risks. George had little faith in Star Wars before it was called A New Hope; There never were supposed to be any sequels or prequels, but he and all those involved took a chance on us and it worked. It carried a depth and weight that shook the foundations of our popular culture to its core. Even if you didn't care about the underlying themes of galactic conflict, family, hopeful optimism, the timeless tales & lessons etc you could just take it as it was, a silly but charming movie perfect for all ages, simply enjoyable to sit down and watch. But you just can't replicate genius. Not when a big business takes the reigns over a cultural icon.

Three points is all I can muster to give. The Force Awakens will forever remain a painful reminder of what could have been, what was traded away in favor of an assembly line constantly spitting out worse and worse movies every year. It wasn't worth it.… 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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KonlinerJul 16, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent execution, but let down by the lack of originality. I really want to rate it higher, but I just can't because the story is too similar to Episode 4. But apart from the rip-off story, if I imagine myself never seeing a Star Wars movie before, I would rate it 9 out of 10.

This movie is excellent in many ways. The plot (let's forget about the rip-off problem) doesn't seem to have any significant problem. It has a clear objective, character transformation, and a classical "Hero's Journey" type of story. It's not a complex story, but there's nothing wrong with it.

Much praise for the actors' performance. Abrams did a great job in selecting the right actors with the right casting. This is the first Star Wars movie that has a female main character, and it proves to be effective. Rey is a lovable character and has the innocence of Luke.

The main antagonist, Kylo Ren, is something that is totally different from the previous Star Wars villains. His impulsiveness is his uniqueness. I'm a bit disappointed that he took the mask too early because I would like his real face to be revealed in the climax of the story.

There's chemistry between the characters. The friendship between Poe and Finn is very emotional, even though they just met for a couple of minute. The same goes for Finn with Rey and Han. Another thing to praise is the stunning visuals and music. It displays Abrams' impressive directing skill. I like how everything is quick-paced, which is compatible to the story style. Almost every scene is emotional.

There are some few things that annoy me, like how Maz Katana was able to obtain Luke's lightsaber, which he lost during the battle with Vader in Episode 5. Unlike many people, I actually don't have any problem with Captain Plasma's lack of background story. She, like Bobba Fett, is just an instrument in this movie and not meant to be an important antagonist. Overall, a masterpiece. Would've been a lot better if the story is more original.… Expand
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ShellbyC__GT500Jul 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ah! The first star wars movie in 10 or so years. I wonder what they will do. oh another death star? very creative Disney.… Expand
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YippeeJul 3, 2018
Not a fan of the ‘mistery box’ style with an IOU where the protagonist back story should be. Also when the film was promoted they claimed it has more diversity than the Lucas 1-6 but took its only black character and had him as a JanitorNot a fan of the ‘mistery box’ style with an IOU where the protagonist back story should be. Also when the film was promoted they claimed it has more diversity than the Lucas 1-6 but took its only black character and had him as a Janitor where the plot would have been more believable if he was an Architect or Engineer. Disney will be churning one of these out per year more like how iPhone operates hence this film will be called ‘Disney 1.0’.… Expand
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benskylerhillJun 6, 2018
Though it never manages to reach the heights of storytelling prowess and cinematic glory of the original trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens succeeds in just about everything it could be asked to do: it pays homage to the legacy of itsThough it never manages to reach the heights of storytelling prowess and cinematic glory of the original trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens succeeds in just about everything it could be asked to do: it pays homage to the legacy of its predecessors and passes the torch to a new generation of surprisingly realized characters.

There is a great deal of personality brought by the script, with sharp humor and characters that have unique and relatable issues and desires. Some of the dialogue is clichéd, but it's leaps and bounds better than that of the prequels. The characters and their personal arcs are very well-established on screen, even if they all seem a bit too good at everything, always able to get out of any situation with little-to-no difficulty. There are some times where this makes for a less-compelling story as tension gets drained from the action, but there is still a great deal of personality and heart in the script that largely makes up for this. The story is where The Force Awakens really shows glaring weakness. The entire plot is a recycling of A New Hope, and although the lack of originality is somewhat helped by the unique tone and characters, the movie still fails to provide the thrills that it could have because it's all just something that we've seen before. The Force Awakens is a fun, humorous, action-packed adventure that's certainly elevated to status of greatness by its well-written characters. It’s refreshing to see more of a reliance on practical effects that made the originals so stunning. It’s a remarkable return-to-form for the franchise after the dud of the prequels even if it is somewhat flawed in its development of plot and characters.

Story: 5
Acting: 8
Script: 9
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 8

OVERALL SCORE: 8/10… Expand
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AntonEgoJun 1, 2018
I intentionally loved it, but now really don't like it. I personally don't like the acting or the cop-out story from the original Star Wars film, although I like the visual effects and am okay with how the star wars saga continued after theI intentionally loved it, but now really don't like it. I personally don't like the acting or the cop-out story from the original Star Wars film, although I like the visual effects and am okay with how the star wars saga continued after the original trilogy.… Expand
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Xenon_54May 29, 2018
It's A New Hope all over again. I don't know exactly why it annoys me so much but you can equate basically every character and story development with the original example from A New hope.
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StomyProMay 27, 2018
While I had fun when I first watched it, every single time I think about this movie it gets worse and worse. In the context of the other films it makes absolutely no sense. Rey is inexplicably the most powerful force user in existence withoutWhile I had fun when I first watched it, every single time I think about this movie it gets worse and worse. In the context of the other films it makes absolutely no sense. Rey is inexplicably the most powerful force user in existence without any hint that there might be more to her than what is readily apparent.

The new villains are a flanderized Empire fan-club with inexplicably more resources than the Galaxy-spanning tyranny they intend to revive. Meanwhile the New Republic is barely mentioned, seemingly powerless and only appearing once on screen when the capital is destroyed by the bad guys Planet-Sized Death Star with a big laser somehow visible from all parts of the galaxy.

The characters a mixed bag with returning fan favorites underwhelming and new characters underdeveloped. All of Han Solo's development from the original trilogy completely undone with no explanation. Leia leads a supposedly Republic-backed "Resistance" force against the new bad guys, the First Order lead by a new totally-not-Emperor shadowy villain.

The movie was not without promise though. All of its mistakes could have been undone if Episode 8 had repaired the damage done to the setting (instead of doubling down and making everything infinitely worse) The new Darth Vader -type character, Kylo Ren was an interesting concept, a villain who was unstable due to constantly comparing himself to a far greater evil he's trying to emulate. Even the First Order itself could have been very interesting if they were portrayed more as an insurgent force with the bereaucratically-entangled Republic attempting to hunt them down ineffectually.

As it stands this film is just a hollow soft-reboot that undoes everything accomplished in the Original Trilogy while wearing its skin to fool people into thinking they're watching the 1977 classic again. What a wasted opportunity...… Expand
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TassarinianMay 25, 2018
Abrams played it a bit too safe and some things felt a bit too much like ANH 2.0, but despite that, it was a great return to the Star Wars world and I instantly fell in love with the new crew (and was delighted to see the old one).
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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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SIDETOSIDEMay 19, 2018
Far from the best Star Wars film, but still has enough good qualities to keep a positive score. They just really need to cut down on the corny jokes that take away so much from the movie.
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LivingTribunalMay 18, 2018
JJ really know the way of old Star Wars and created a new world of Star Wars, but I didn't really feel the feeling when I watched old Star Wars. Old characters put breath into this film. The ending scene was like a miracle to me(but the LastJJ really know the way of old Star Wars and created a new world of Star Wars, but I didn't really feel the feeling when I watched old Star Wars. Old characters put breath into this film. The ending scene was like a miracle to me(but the Last Jedi broke it).… Expand
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KillgaMay 14, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say the average user score (~7) is about right where I feel about this movie. I genuinly enjoyed much of it, in particular the Rey character and the little droid as well as Han and the Wookie. Ben's most frigthening moments come when he is trashing walls in anger - otherwise he is almost as poor of a villain (or semi-villain) as is the hapless general (what is it about poor leadership choices with the Empire/First Order?!) and this Snoke (really?!) guy who seems to come right from the Hobbit universe. And dont get me started about that stormtrooper guy - I mean we knew those are hapless chaps but boy is he hard to watch! Honestly I dont know if we really needed that look behind the stormtrooper helmets? Overall the old guard along with Rey and the droid are more than just saving this movie from being awful..… Expand
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NolanLundgaardMay 11, 2018
This Star Wars reboot, The Force Awakens, does a good job of keeping everyone engaged while not giving them an exact replica of A New Hope.
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RoccoCilleMay 11, 2018
Yes I know the plot is horribly derivative of the original Star Wars (come on, ANOTHER death star equivalent, that's all you could come up with?), but I watched it spell bound, and relived some of my favourite childhood moments again withYes I know the plot is horribly derivative of the original Star Wars (come on, ANOTHER death star equivalent, that's all you could come up with?), but I watched it spell bound, and relived some of my favourite childhood moments again with this movie. Above all, JJ Abrams did a fine job of rebooting the Star Wars universe, it captured the feel and essence of the original trilogy, which was not an easy thing. It introduced many new and interesting characters, and started to build out their development and story arcs - it connected well with old ones and used them (mostly) well.

It was respectful of most aspects of the Star Wars universe in not being too absurd, and it set me up to spend the next 2yrs in anticipation of the (sadly awful) sequel. That's a good Star Wars movie in my books, one that you enjoy repeatedly - there's a lot to love about this film, it gets a 7.5 from me and only not higher because the core plot wasn't imaginative enough.… Expand
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Highlander372May 10, 2018
This is everything I wanted in a Star Wars movie... finally. The Force Awakens has an amazing cast such as Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. I highly recommend seeing this movie if you haven't.
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ukrScorpionMay 1, 2018
Hard version Hunger Games
Film so boring and main villain with the face of an offended schoolboy.... + There are no epic battles. 90210
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TovbotApr 30, 2018
It's just a parody for 4th episode and very bad parody. I expected a new story, not the same.
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
The Force Awakens launched the Disney era of Star Wars. It took what the original trilogy set up, and started a relatively new story with new characters and modified factions. In it, we find ourselves following a new young cast which hasThe Force Awakens launched the Disney era of Star Wars. It took what the original trilogy set up, and started a relatively new story with new characters and modified factions. In it, we find ourselves following a new young cast which has striking similarities to the original trilogy. The story also feels very familiar, but it's different enough to not be looked at as a remake of A New Hope, in my opinion. And really, if you take out Star Killer Base, this movie really isn't that similar to other Star Wars movies apart from a certain character's arc. The new characters are likable, the new storyline is formidable, and the visuals are incredible. I just wish some of the humor wasn't so ludicrous. I find myself enjoying this movie more and more everytime I watch it, and I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being widely regarded as one of the best films of the saga a few years from now.… Expand
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Joesmith457Apr 24, 2018
This movie is derivative, it rides off the coat tails of the original trilogy. The characters are set up for interesting arcs but end up being nothing but false flags, nothing's changed really, it's just the original trilogy all over again,This movie is derivative, it rides off the coat tails of the original trilogy. The characters are set up for interesting arcs but end up being nothing but false flags, nothing's changed really, it's just the original trilogy all over again, the only interesting new character is the Kylo Ren character but that's about it.… Expand
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DamonRamseyApr 14, 2018
Star Wars is back! At least that's what I thought after I saw this delightful movie. )Of course it has since died because of the The Last Jedi). The old characters were brought in well, but more importantly the new characters were so muchStar Wars is back! At least that's what I thought after I saw this delightful movie. )Of course it has since died because of the The Last Jedi). The old characters were brought in well, but more importantly the new characters were so much fun, charming and likeable (in contrast to Holdo, Fin, DJ). There were some elements that were unoriginal (another Death Star? come one!), and the set up with 'resistance' and 'First Order' echoing the OT was ja shame. But so much of this film and fun and exciting! And of course, it almost doesn't need to be said, but John William's soundtrack is amazing.… Expand
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SheidcraftApr 11, 2018
This is the worst episode in the saga. He's empty and uninteresting, all that Abrams can do is copy it from Lucas. A shame!
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HPFANBOY1237Apr 14, 2017
People complain that it's too much like A New Hope, and while yes they are very similar. Is that really all bad? In my opinion, no. A New Hope is a fantastic film and this film is pretty darn close. Is it as good as A New Hope? No. It's notPeople complain that it's too much like A New Hope, and while yes they are very similar. Is that really all bad? In my opinion, no. A New Hope is a fantastic film and this film is pretty darn close. Is it as good as A New Hope? No. It's not quite as good. It has some plot conveniences that you can nitpick about and I suppose a new fresh film would have been better. But the new characters are amazing and I just can't help but go on this journey. I really do love this film. A… Expand
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TheRussianatorDec 18, 2017
The Force Awakens has amazing CGI, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Chewbacca. Unfortunately, it also has Rey, who can do absolutely everything, a boring sidekick, and the weakest villain in the franchise. At first, I was happy to see a fewThe Force Awakens has amazing CGI, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Chewbacca. Unfortunately, it also has Rey, who can do absolutely everything, a boring sidekick, and the weakest villain in the franchise. At first, I was happy to see a few references to A New Hope, but when the references turned into a whole plot, I was let down. This is a remake of A New Hope, but it lacks the charm and charisma that the original movie had. And yeah, if it's called Episode 7, it should be a sequel not a rebirth or a reimagining.… Expand
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wesker2012Mar 27, 2018
Completely destroyed the soul of the previous 6 films. Total cash-in by Disney.
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RunkaBalleMar 23, 2018
A bad version of ANH, watch it if you have no life whatsoever. If you do, do not even come close to this movie.
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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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wkronzerMar 17, 2018
great movie. Good acting, good direction,good music, good plot, somewhat reminiscent of A New Hope, and the Rathtar scene wasn't all that good.
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filmbuff96Mar 14, 2018
Its lack of risk to allow Disney's trilogy to possibly transcend to new heights is its downfall, however its homage to the force, and its intriguing new characters still makes this a unique film. Also, Star Wars is back!
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