Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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StevieGJDJan 22, 2016
While The Force Awakens is certainly derivative of the first Star Wars movie, now known as Episode 4: A New Hope, there are many things to love about it. The effects are amazing. It is wonderful that the main protagonist is a young woman.While The Force Awakens is certainly derivative of the first Star Wars movie, now known as Episode 4: A New Hope, there are many things to love about it. The effects are amazing. It is wonderful that the main protagonist is a young woman. It was a joy to see the original characters again. It ended leaving me anxious about the next film. But the main villain is weak, There are a too many Nazi overtones of the bad guys for my taste. One of the best new characters (who clearly is the Yoda of this film) is not given enough screen time or enough to do. So it is at least an inconsistent movie. The first movie came out when I was a kid and I loved it. There had never been anything like it before, ever. The Force Awakens is not that film. But it is entertaining and fun, albeit not particularly original.… Expand
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YoumustdienowDec 18, 2015
The Force Awakens is another way of saying A New Hope. If it had a theme it would be rebirth. Although there is wit, a lot of action, personality, there was less surprises. The movie took place in locations we have all seen before. TheyThe Force Awakens is another way of saying A New Hope. If it had a theme it would be rebirth. Although there is wit, a lot of action, personality, there was less surprises. The movie took place in locations we have all seen before. They revisit a small amount of areas making it feel less like an adventure. It almost feels unnessesary because why retell the first SW like it was broken? They played it too safe. Maybe JJ will have more creative freedom with the next one. He probably wanted to put his own cteative stamp on a project after the new characters were established. I would like to see less characters killed off. I think it's used too much as a lazy filler. I'd rather see people die in old age respectfully.… Expand
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TheBearApr 28, 2020
Your response to The Force Awakens will likely depend on what you’re looking for in a new Star Wars movie. If you’re looking for something completely new then I’d look elsewhere, if you’re looking just to be entertained then this surely fitsYour response to The Force Awakens will likely depend on what you’re looking for in a new Star Wars movie. If you’re looking for something completely new then I’d look elsewhere, if you’re looking just to be entertained then this surely fits the bill. It does for me at least. JJ Abrams lacks ambition with his storytelling but makes up for it in general with his delivery and new set of characters. Aesthetically this looks and feels like classic Star Wars; there’s powerful and, for some, emotive imagery plus it’s a breezy affair with great action and humour throughout. It does go too far with its simplicity and for me the final third of the movie is far too similar and done not as good as the classic 1977 original. However this is a refreshing back to basics for Star Wars with interesting new characters, particularly Rey and Kylo Ren, and old faces, Han Solo. The Force Awakens is not as iconic as Empire, as heavy hitting as Sith or is able to deliver the high thrills of Jedi, however it is still a nostalgic thrill ride that entertains immensely and what it does well it does very well. Long time fans may find themselves craving more whilst for a new audience this should do quite nicely.… Expand
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BikerjamesDec 24, 2015
This was a difficult movie to rate. The movie is well made, the action sequences are thrilling, and it was fun to see all the characters from the original trilogy. But ultimately, the movie is a carbon copy of the first Star Wars filmThis was a difficult movie to rate. The movie is well made, the action sequences are thrilling, and it was fun to see all the characters from the original trilogy. But ultimately, the movie is a carbon copy of the first Star Wars film (episode 4), and was almost jaw dropping how it completely stole the story line from that film. It was so predictable throughout that it ruined the scene where Han confronts his son, because you knew what was going to happen. Ultimately I left the theater feeling disappointed. I'm hoping the next one has an original plot.… Expand
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Ansatsu83Dec 22, 2015
This movie was amazing, almost on par with episode 4 in terms of story telling. It has a few flaws that I have difficulty looking past, though. First, it does seem like they tried their hardest to follow the story of Darth Caedus but theyThis movie was amazing, almost on par with episode 4 in terms of story telling. It has a few flaws that I have difficulty looking past, though. First, it does seem like they tried their hardest to follow the story of Darth Caedus but they obviously had to take the movie in a different direction due to the age of the cast. I can understand this and I appreciate their thoughtful nods to the expanded universe. There is still a lot in common with everyone's favorite expanded universe setting.

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

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

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

Otherwise, the story is fluid, it puts a lot of good, productive nods, to the fans and the expanded universe. Its basically a movie for fanboys... which is a good thing. All in all, if you like star wars, this is a lot better than episodes 1-3 and worth the ticket price.… Expand
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MantisDec 20, 2015
Let me start of by saying I'm a fan of the extended universe as it's covered in many books and comics. I did enjoy this movie a lot, it's just solid entertainment. But I'm not happy that JJ Abrams kind of used a fix like he did in Star TrekLet me start of by saying I'm a fan of the extended universe as it's covered in many books and comics. I did enjoy this movie a lot, it's just solid entertainment. But I'm not happy that JJ Abrams kind of used a fix like he did in Star Trek to reboot the franchise. I feel that's what happened here and I'm not very convinced this is going in a direction I'll be happy with to see another 1000 movies of which I'm sure Disney is going to launch at us. But I'll surely give it another go with episode 8 but my expectations are lower than before watching this show.
Again, it's a good movie but the deus ex machina to do what ever they want is just too much for me.… Expand
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TrammDec 23, 2015
I was really looking forward to seeing this movie, but i must say that i was a bit dismayed. I watched as few trailers and tv spots as i could, so that i would know as little about the story as possible, but it wouldn't have mad much of aI was really looking forward to seeing this movie, but i must say that i was a bit dismayed. I watched as few trailers and tv spots as i could, so that i would know as little about the story as possible, but it wouldn't have mad much of a difference.

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

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

I so much hope that Episode VIII will be a blast, and the series doesn't seem lost totally. It would just be nice to keep the adult side of star wars alive.… Expand
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Ming120Dec 19, 2015
I will give it a 7 out of 10. It is far more entertaining than Episode I through III, but probably lacks the originality, suspense, and plot of Episodes IV through VI.

I find the new protagonist interesting and like-able, although sadly,I will give it a 7 out of 10. It is far more entertaining than Episode I through III, but probably lacks the originality, suspense, and plot of Episodes IV through VI.

I find the new protagonist interesting and like-able, although sadly, there wasn't much room in terms of character development. This is about the same for the antagonist, and for other supporting characters. It's not that the acting was bad or anything, it's just that the movie left me wondering why I should care for them.

The battle scenes are naturally amazing and good to look at, but it also leans a bit too far on the original Star Wars formula without bringing anything new to the table.

In fact, it feels as though the whole movie was meant to strike at nostalgia more than do anything particularly ground-breaking, which is why I feel I cannot give it a higher score.

All this said, if you are a Star Wars fan, then this is a movie that you cannot miss. It's not perfect, but it will keep you entertained.… Expand
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MB_Dec 22, 2015
Better than the pre-quels.

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

Better than the Ewoks films.

Better than the Holiday Special.

Better than Star Trek 11 and 12.

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

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

Oh I dunno, it was alright I guess. I'll let the kids see this one at least.… Expand
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CrimsonFlushDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give a B for enthusiasm and an F for originality. This is basically a remake of Star Wars folks. One of the best remakes I've seen, but still a remake.

Droid carrying secret data escapes - Check
Dark Lord kills rebel while questioning the location of the secret data - Check
Good jedi turned into Dark Lord by evil emperor (Supreme Leader) - Check
Dark Lord looking to retrieve droid with secret data - Check
Escape from Empire in Millennium Falcon off desert planet - Check
Death Star destroying planets - Check
Child of powerful Jedi discovers Force Powers - check
Escape from Death Star - Check
Attack and destruction of Death Star by rebel forces - Check
Wisened hero is struck down by Dark Lord - Check
Bar Room Alien Menagerie scene - Check

So sad that plot was not original in anyway, don't see where they can go with this but down. I don't want to see a remake of Empire Strikes back in episode 8.… Expand
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DukeJonDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw this about an hour ago, found it pretty underwhelming. The good parts; better than prequels, good acting by the two new leads (especially Daisy Ridley), excellent effects. Bad; plot is basically a reboot of "A New Hope". Too many wtf plot points and coincidences to mention. Very few original ideas; the wistful loner unaware of their force powers living a backwater desert planet. The droid containing secret plans. The trench attack on the death star. Trying to bring down the planet shield. The bad guy with the black mask (but this time he doesn't actually need to wear it). The hissing emperor. The cantina. Seen it all before. Harrison Ford was doing his best Harrison ford impression. Carrie Fisher is like a grandmother who hasn't aged well, she sounds like she smokes 100 cigarettes per day. The prequels may have been disappointing but at least the plots tried something new. In this film everything feels very small; no massive space battles here; it's 30 x wings versus 30 tie-fighters, like playing the battlefront video game. Abrams basically copied "Wrath of Khan" to make "Star Trek : Into darkness" and ended up making a poor photocopy of a much better film. He's done the same with "Star Wars : The force awakens". Don't get me wrong; it's a good film. It just isn't all that.

All this hassle just to give an old guy his sword back.… Expand
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H1TMAN930927Apr 6, 2016
To put it simply, it was a badly executed good idea. Im glad i didnt pay to watch this because if i did, id have a bit of an empty feeling after. but thankfully Thepiratebay and i are very good friends, would of never paid to watch it. but itTo put it simply, it was a badly executed good idea. Im glad i didnt pay to watch this because if i did, id have a bit of an empty feeling after. but thankfully Thepiratebay and i are very good friends, would of never paid to watch it. but it was ok to kill 2hrs of my meaningless life… Expand
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Tss5078Dec 23, 2015
***THIS IS A NON-SPOILER REVIEW***

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aside from the similarity to A New Hope, I did enjoy seeing the cast again, and every actor involved in the new story was outstanding in their own right. Star Wars continues to be the pinnacle of success at the box office that all films are measured by, but I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't tell you, the similarities to the first film are more than just perceived, and in my opinion, they take away a lot from the franchises third trilogy, right from it's very beginning.… Expand
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JoeCoolJan 15, 2017
Not the best Star Wars movie by far, but not the worst either, so I guess it's actually reasonably good, even if that may be more because of all the questions it raises than the answers it gives. What happened after Palpatine was destroyed?Not the best Star Wars movie by far, but not the worst either, so I guess it's actually reasonably good, even if that may be more because of all the questions it raises than the answers it gives. What happened after Palpatine was destroyed? The Empire sorta crumbles and is replaced by The first Order, which is basically the new Empire and the Rebels just stay the Rebels. Well, if you're going to start thinking about the movie it's only going to get worse and worse. Kylo Ren is pretty underwhelming in his role of wannabe Darth Vader. Rey is nice as she discovers her power. Wait and see whose daughter she turn out to be.… 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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Trev29Dec 27, 2015
Star Wars is very imaginative with fascinating likable characters. The story is simple, and that is what I like about it. It doesn't try to over complicate things. It runs just a little too long with repetitive looking action sequences.
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PeabarterJan 9, 2016
Great special effects, but short on original story line and character development. It appears that Disney feels that you can't restart the Star Wars franchise by bothering to develop interesting characters to set the stage for the next 4Great special effects, but short on original story line and character development. It appears that Disney feels that you can't restart the Star Wars franchise by bothering to develop interesting characters to set the stage for the next 4 movies. Instead, they were too busy setting up the next special effects scene. They better get it right next time or my patience and attendance will wait for a video rental service. I did not appreciate the portrait of Kylo Ren having temper tantrums with his light saber when things didn't go his way. Aren't Jedi trained to control their emotions? He is no Darth Vader. Taking off the mask was a mistake and made him lose much of his mystique.… Expand
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JuanSebastianDec 19, 2015
The Force Awakens is such a great movie between the original ones and the prequels. Like the most grossing movies of this year The Force Awakens pays tribute to its original roots. Think about how Jurassic World has the same plot as the firstThe Force Awakens is such a great movie between the original ones and the prequels. Like the most grossing movies of this year The Force Awakens pays tribute to its original roots. Think about how Jurassic World has the same plot as the first Jurassic Park movie, so I'm not complaining about that because what I liked the most about this Star Wars sequel is that its story is the same, we know what they're looking for and what they're gonna destroy at the end, but here we see an amazing direction work by J.J. Abrams, also the acting was terrific and those things mixed worked really well. What I think that didn't work the most on the prequels was the acting, but here... hey we have the three original actors and a new ones that keep the movie fresh and classic. We still have a lot to see on the coming episodes but this a great start for a franchise that keeps moving generations of people.… Expand
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blackdrakeDec 19, 2015
I had a very bad feeling about this. But the movie was unexpectedly good. Not a masterpiece though. But enjoyable. It's still Star Wars. In some parts it forgot to be a Star Wars movie, in others it's full of fanservice, but the story?I had a very bad feeling about this. But the movie was unexpectedly good. Not a masterpiece though. But enjoyable. It's still Star Wars. In some parts it forgot to be a Star Wars movie, in others it's full of fanservice, but the story? Believable. The characters? Well written, new. The humour? Definetely the Star Wars type. The continuity? Kept. So, go see this movie yourself, you could enjoy it or hate it, but remember: it's a Star Wars movie, nothing less, nothing more. 7.5 is my vote, because this is a "good start".… Expand
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shepard75Jun 2, 2016
The technical side is really made great, it's up to date for todays movies but the rest....Watch once, nice entertainment for the evening, and then it's done! Sorry Mr. Abrams, but your Star Trek Movies are much more better and worthThe technical side is really made great, it's up to date for todays movies but the rest....Watch once, nice entertainment for the evening, and then it's done! Sorry Mr. Abrams, but your Star Trek Movies are much more better and worth re-watching them! My Opinion as a SciFi-Fan.… Expand
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PepefromageDec 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a fan of the first trilogy like JJ Abraham, i would say the movie respect the spirit of the 5 to 6 era. Some of the complains i heard were about the sidelined of certain character. I suppose the absence of Luke Skywalker was a BIG part of the complain. Actually i don't understand the need to see him at the end of the movie... We could have saved him for the next movies. J.J. Abraham is no stupid . But like Kylo Rhen(who is a fan of Darth Vader) he's a big fan of the franchise and we could see that .So many scenes taken from the old star wars movies: twisted family relations , big ship battles, light saber duel,even a death star to destroy etc... From a teacher point of view , he would get a low score for the cut and paste feel of the whole thing.The plot is dedicated for a six years old child to comprehend. So leave your brain at the lobby and enjoy the ride at least for the new actors who did a decent job.… Expand
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brindle88Dec 18, 2015
The first half of this movie was very impressive then it went of on a tanjum pretty bad. Darth vader 2, deathstars, shields that need to be deactivated basically just a ripoff from previous starwars films. Surely they could have come up withThe first half of this movie was very impressive then it went of on a tanjum pretty bad. Darth vader 2, deathstars, shields that need to be deactivated basically just a ripoff from previous starwars films. Surely they could have come up with something more original than that. The new dark vader kylo ren was pretty cheesy aswell.

Having said all this there where some really good points in this movie that where unbelievably emotional and visually impressive. Just seeing all the old characters come back to life was quite emotional. The final skywalker scene had most of the cinema in tears I think.… Expand
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Patrick94Apr 3, 2016
It's Star Wars done right. Not much else to say about it. Finally, a Star Wars movie that puts right what the prequels destroyed. Can't wait for the rest. BTW I find it a travesty that the garbage that is Batman v Superman has a better userIt's Star Wars done right. Not much else to say about it. Finally, a Star Wars movie that puts right what the prequels destroyed. Can't wait for the rest. BTW I find it a travesty that the garbage that is Batman v Superman has a better user score than this lol… Expand
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PeikkonaamaDec 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frankly, it is just impossibru to rate a movie more than 8 since its plot is mainly based on events and twists copied from earlier episodes. I mean: another deathstar, and, another "son kills his father"-storyline? Come on! I mean: Anakin tried to kill his master (twice). Luke tried to kill his father (twice). Darth Vader killed his master, Palpatine. Any1 else see a pattern here with male-centric son-father/sensei-violence here?

I substract one point from hasty storyline, unwitty, unrealistic dialogue and bad screenplay. Yes. Bad. screenplay. It is unbelievable that back in the 70s and 80s camera angles and perspectives were more complex than today. When modern technology makes it possible to have cameras practically anywhere and/or make the scene with digital technology, it is just astounishing how dull and uninnovative screenplay is.

With all the money Disney had, they could only copy&paste earlier Star Wars movies. Boooo-ring. Yeh, i am a fan of the original 3, but many of the problems of the Episode VII are not related to Star Wars but Hollywood movies in general. Hasty crap this one. Worth one view, though.… Expand
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samichsupernovaDec 20, 2015
It's not the best or most original in the series, nor is the plot airtight, but the film is exciting, humorous, well made, and at least as good as it needed to be. Harrison Ford really brought it and the new cast is excellent. The X-WingIt's not the best or most original in the series, nor is the plot airtight, but the film is exciting, humorous, well made, and at least as good as it needed to be. Harrison Ford really brought it and the new cast is excellent. The X-Wing sequences and saber action were legit.

The film moves at a quick pace and it's easy to follow, although some bits make less sense than others. The art direction, character designs, sets, and sound design all harken back to the original trilogy. Fans' mileage may vary with the new characters, but I loved all of them, Rey and Finn especially. Ridley and Boyega really shine here. I just wish we knew more about these characters. We barely spend time with Oscar Issac's Poe Dameron, for instance.

Sure, this movie isn't perfect. The filmmakers make a lot of odd decisions and old friends Han, Leia, and Luke aren't where we thought they would be in 30 years. It also recycles "Episode IV" to a great extent, even blatantly ripping off entire plot points, single shots, and individual sequences. The core story isn't strong, either, with coincidences and unexplainable occurrences flying out all over the place. However, the film does have a few saving graces, particularly in the performances and dialogue/banter.

I'm very glad I went in with tempered expectations - in tossing the Expanded Universe out the window and remixing classic elements while barely adding to the existing mythology, in many ways "Episode VII" is as much a quality work of reverential and referential fan fiction as it is a continuation of the "Star Wars" saga. Sure, this hero's journey is more diverse and technically polished, but a strong sense of deja vu permeates this production via familiar plot points, mise-en-scene, designs, set pieces, editing and even John Williams' score. For many, that nostalgia will be a comfort, but I'm torn on the sheer amount of it, especially in the latter half of the film. It will take a second viewing for me to decide whether this film's overuse of "Star Wars" iconography is earned or not, but I can forgive them playing it safe and erring on the side of excess fan service simply because this is the first "Star Wars" film in a decade and they're just settling into the rhythm of things.

As far as I'm concerned, there are the six "original" films and the Expanded Universe, and this and any further books, shows, and movies constitute a whole new canon, which I'm calling the "Disney canon". I remain curious as to what Lucas' version of Episodes VII-XII would have been and hope he publishes his ideas some day. Kasdan's script has the action and humor down, but it remains to be seen whether Disney has any idea how to deal with the more mythic and mystical aspects of the franchise, such as the Force. They need a writer who understands Eastern philosophy on a deep level.

That said, they're off to a rollicking and energetic start here and I am so glad they were able to get the original cast members to reprise their roles. I'm curious to see where Gareth Edwards' "Rogue One" and Rian Johnson's "Episode VIII" take the series. Thanks for reading my thoughts. May the Force be with you all!!… Expand
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FallsDownzDec 19, 2015
Well i think this is gonna be kind a weird that i gave The Force Awakens only 7 out of 10 but please hear my perspective.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But in the end Star Wars: The Force Awakens still a fun popcorn movie it's a movie that you will feel like 30 minutes more than 2 hours + it's fun it's entertaining it's kind a worth your movie ticket price but unfortunately it's only do that, it's never really challenge or offer something new and that's make The Force Awakens not as memorable as it should be.… Expand
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stevegroundhogDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt like I was watching Episode 4 for the first time again. Pros: It got the extremely bad taste of the prequels out of my head. No Jar Jar. Scenes that definitely weren't for younger kids. Good start to a new trilogy. Liked how the Republic was finally wiped out and the weapon had multiple beams for multiple planet destruction. The ginger General did a good job motivating the hate while the weapon fired. Cons: Kylo Ren I thought at the beginning would be a good Sith Lord and then he turned into a whiny college grad with career issues over the light and dark side. The new Supreme Leader I have no clue where he came from but all the Star Wars characters seemed to had issues with him. Really confused how a Storm trooper training since he was in diapers suddenly has compassion. It was way too easy to destroy the Death Planet and trenches were reintroduced again like in Episode 4. Even had a guy who resembled Porkins. Gwendoline Christie's character I was disappointed she had very little screen time, how easy it was to have her drop shields, and never took her helmet off. She looked sexy with all that chrome. Han getting killed was a shocker but again his son was extremely whiny. Plus the mourning period was incredibly short. Well Han died so you can take the Millennium Falcon girl I hardly know -Said Leia. Finally I was uneasy about Daisy Ridley, she did a great job, but looked almost identical to my ex wife. The planet blows because once again another obvious exhaust port that wasn't well defended. The ginger General flees the planet along with Ren (didn't show that part), and did Gwendoline Christie survive or was she killed in the planet's explosion? The ending where Daisy Ridley pulls out the light saber and Mark Hamill stands there thinking how the hell did you find me. Finally they tried to put too much information into the movie.… Expand
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AlsvhaDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not 10 out of 10 by far.

It's a decent Star Wars movie, with plenty of faults which anybody who sees it will pick up on if they're not just hyped fanbois; Basically it tries to be too much episode 4-6 to the degree where you come out with the "Haven't I seen this before" feeling.
Right from the 'droid with the secret plans on a desert planet found by the hero who doesn't realise her powers, to the death star 3 with the design flaws and the I am your father speech on a walkway..... and so many other similarities.
Basically - fast forward through 4 to 6 and you'll have seen a large part of 7.

The movie is better than EP:1 to 3 simply because it's better cast. The actors carry the story and if they do EP 8 right, it will lift this one.

It does seem more like a build up to episode 8 with half shelled out characters but with good potential.

7 out of 10.… Expand
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jamessJan 25, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally saw SWTFA this past weekend after all the hype and hyperbole has died down and stayed away from any spoilers. That said, the movie was definitely entertaining. But afterward, I felt something was missing. I hate to use the word pedestrian, but besides the nostalgic feeling seeing the favorite characters (Chewie practically stole every scene he was in, IMO, not to take away from Ford though) return to the big screen, the magic was missing. The action sequences were well staged, the special effects (except for the Rathtars in the hallways) were well done (let's admit, effects artists can create ANYTHING nowadays) and mostly practical. John Boyega and Daisy Ridley (her first film??!!) did very well as our protagonists, while Adam Driver was mixed (seriously, SPOILER......Han and Leia created THAT face?) And that's another problem I have with the series as it continues. It's like the line from Spaceballs..." I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." In a galaxy not only far away, but assumingly populated by billions of people and creatures, does everyone have to be related?… Expand
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Josh27Apr 13, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think for what JJ Abrams and Disney had to do (which was bridge the end of a saga and introduce new characters, good and bad) they did a good job. The similarities to the 4th episode ( A New Hope) are explained in the 1 hour long "Making of" documentary. Some things, like the new Cantina, they felt they had to put in to make the film feel Star Wars-y. The visuals are amazing, the actors are great, and Han departs with significant emotional weight. If he had died without any sacrifice it would have felt lame. I think the movie feels like it does because it is a bridge. 8 may be the film we have always wanted....… Expand
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Swishalicious29Apr 1, 2016
A decent return for Star Wars. While it is no where near the awfulness of the prequels, it also doesn't quite reach the heights of a film like Empire Strikes Back. John Boyega did a great job as Finn and the rest of the supporting cast wasA decent return for Star Wars. While it is no where near the awfulness of the prequels, it also doesn't quite reach the heights of a film like Empire Strikes Back. John Boyega did a great job as Finn and the rest of the supporting cast was pretty good as well. Rey on the other hand I found to be annoying and whined too much. Also a big reveal occurs much too early for it to have a major impact later in the film. Overall The Force Awakens has some great visuals, excellent action scenes and some good performances. This film isn't a masterpiece or even the best film of 2015, but it is a fun time.… Expand
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hemmo1986Mar 9, 2016
The force awakens is definitely a Star wars movie that can proudly sit in the top end of the Star wars spectrum. However, one could be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu when watching this box office beast.

If it wasn't for the thirtyThe force awakens is definitely a Star wars movie that can proudly sit in the top end of the Star wars spectrum. However, one could be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu when watching this box office beast.

If it wasn't for the thirty year gap between sequels, then forgiving this movie for its recycled plot, might not have been so easy. Luckily its a thrilling experience to see such a beloved universe being given new life.… Expand
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CCooombsJan 2, 2016
It's difficult not to get wrapped up in the hype that surrounded 'The Force Awakens' before it was released. As you watch the beginnings of the film, its even harder not to find yourself falling into nostalgia and comfortable familiarity in aIt's difficult not to get wrapped up in the hype that surrounded 'The Force Awakens' before it was released. As you watch the beginnings of the film, its even harder not to find yourself falling into nostalgia and comfortable familiarity in a franchise we have all grown up with. But, from a completely objective viewpoint, The Force Awakens can be considered both a success and a failure for various reasons.

Firstly, this film succeeds in relaunching a world for a younger generation. Older Star Wars fans can get heated about the pacing, familiar story, and character use in this film, but ultimately it is a picture for fresh eyes. There is humour, personality and light-heartedness throughout the two hours and it is all handled well. Additionally the visuals are used appropriately and really do add to the overall experience, rather than saturate it. Uses of lighstabers feels raw and heated, rather than over choreographed and unnecessarily flamboyant. In terms of effects, story, character, and humour, The Force Awakens ascends above the prequels in leaps and bounds.

But there are some disappointing elements too. At times the plot seems clunky, running along at break-neck speed and it can take an effort to keep up. The plot points here are so painfully close to the original Star Wars films that it can be a struggle to feel like this film is anything fresh. We've seen all this before. We've been through this journey at least once over. Sure, the ride is fun, but it would have been much nicer to have something that offered a difference to what we've already seen.

Older characters feel forced in at times, and generally I felt there wasn't enough time for things to really breath and be expanded upon. Within minutes we are sent from planet to planet, from one situation to the next, and I feel it could have benefited with simply pacing itself slightly slower. As well as this, there are several parts to the story that seem to disregard previous laws in the Star Wars universe, and contradict much of what has been established in Lucas' original films.

Overall, this is a good, fun film. It is best enjoyed with a open mind and an acceptance that this is more about the fun than the deep and rich rules of the Star Wars universe. If you are a huge fan of the series, there will undoubtedly be moments you will feel underwhelmed with, frustrated with, perhaps even angered by. But for each of these scenes, there is another that reminds you why you liked this universe to begin with. There is plenty of action, character and colour here. And that's something that's easy to enjoy, once you let go of impossibly high expectations and the films clear flaws.… Expand
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vonzuchterDec 28, 2015
mediocre at best... I liked the prequels a lot more... Never understood why they got so much hate. This movie was pretty dissapointing. Let us hope the next ones will get better. Script below average , characters weak. The sith lords weremediocre at best... I liked the prequels a lot more... Never understood why they got so much hate. This movie was pretty dissapointing. Let us hope the next ones will get better. Script below average , characters weak. The sith lords were good enough. Good guys where boring. Battle scenes nothing special , lightsaber duel one of the worst so far if not the worst. I couldn't put a "yellow" rating just because this was star wars and we saw Han Solo again but a 7 is the best this movie can recieve.… Expand
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PerfectJayDreadDec 18, 2015
Extremely recycled to the point of obscenity, with nostalgic nods in such frequency and magnitude its hard to not feel like some of the main characters of the film aren't just extended cameos! But for all its faults, in the end this is stillExtremely recycled to the point of obscenity, with nostalgic nods in such frequency and magnitude its hard to not feel like some of the main characters of the film aren't just extended cameos! But for all its faults, in the end this is still a GOOD Star Wars. Is it great? No. Is it bad? Definitely not. Its a first step in the right direction, if a small one.… Expand
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SmaseliafDec 28, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I don’t intend to give SWTFA thumps down, I expected it to be more solid, less cliched. 4 points I disliked:

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

Likeable characters, old and new, the lightsaber duel in the snow, and some stunning visuals (epic last sequence) offset some of its flaws.… Expand
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artardmosheaDec 18, 2019
Lots of implausible nonsense but still enjoyable.

Feels like the film makers decided to not be serious and try to have more fun with it. Rey and Finn are fun new characters but unbelievable how adept they seem to be at everything that is soLots of implausible nonsense but still enjoyable.

Feels like the film makers decided to not be serious and try to have more fun with it.

Rey and Finn are fun new characters but unbelievable how adept they seem to be at everything that is so hard for everyone else in this universe.

Kylo Renn was a bit over the top, making him relatable also makes him less menacing.… Expand
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moviemitch96Dec 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When this film along with a whole new trilogy was first announced, A LOT of mixed feelings ran through my mind, what with hearing J.J. Abrams would be directing, the fact that Lucasfilm and the Star Wars universe altogether was being sold to Disney, etc. I didn't find myself as near as excited as most everyone else was for this film, despite the fact that I consider myself somewhat of a big Star Wars fan. Then again, why shouldn't I have my doubts? We already got a Star Wars trilogy that nobody really cared for. And honestly, I found it incredibly difficult to believe that any new trilogy, let alone any new film for that matter, would be able to top any of the three films from the original trilogy. However, it was just this week that I finally had a change of heart after seeing all the rave reviews and great word-of-mouth this film was generating. So I went into this almost completely cold, trying as hard as humanly possible not to come across any spoilers online, in trailers, or possibly even in interviews. I figured that way it might surprise me and I might end up loving it all the more for not knowing as much. Well, all I can really say is that while I found the film rather good overall, it certainly wasn't great like I had hoped. There were things that I really loved about it, but there were also some things that really pissed me off as well. First, I loved the fact that this completely looked and felt like a Star Wars film. Once the traditional opening title sequence we've all come to know and love from every past film begins, I knew that I wouldn't be let down in terms of being fully immersed with the Star Wars universe once again. It served as great nostalgia for me and brought back the joy I experienced watching the previous films at home (of course I'm talking about the original trilogy.) Of course, I was also happy to see the return of the three original characters from the original trilogy as well. As for the many new faces, I really enjoyed most of them and their performances. Daisy Ridley and John Boyega gave great and fun performances each. It was also great to see other actors I'm familiar with, such as Oscar Issac and Domhnall Gleeson. However, the real standout of the new cast is Adam Driver's powerful and villainous performance as Kylo Ren. Some more pluses included the score from John Williams, which perfectly captured the feel of the original soundtrack, as well as the eye-popping visual effects and action. *Sigh*, now for the negatives (spoilers beyond this point.) I'm just going to come straight out with it and say that I'm beyond pissed at Han's death, not just because he died, but also because the way he died was terrible and no one even gets the chance to recover his body or hear any last words from him! It's like his character was simply just thrown away or tossed aside like a piece of trash, which is absolutely disgraceful! I also felt that it was completely unnecessary to kill him off and that it happened just for the sake of shock or drama (damn you Abrams!) Another thing that irritated me was the ending, which left me wanting much more than the meager amount that they gave us at the very end with Luke, who also felt wasted, given that he doesn't even utter a single word at the end! So overall, yes it's better than any of the prequel films by a longshot, but at the same time I was expecting bigger things from a big film like this, and the major issues that I mentioned before prevented me from loving this movie and simply enjoying it for what it was worth. As an action/sci-fi film, it was very enjoyable and fun, but as a Star Wars film, it fell somewhat short of my expectations.… Expand
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Hipp0Dec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A new hope for star wars? Well, the question pretty much sums up The Force Awakens. If you were hoping for something new then you will sadly be disappointed. The main story was done in A new hope. Even so the movie is saved by a combination of old characters and new warm characters who are easy to love. The movie sure has its flaws, but its star wars and let's face it even the old movies had their flaws. So if you hoped for a masterpiece, this isn't it.

The things done right in this movie are:
The sound made me feel like the movie was alive.
Good new characters, bb-8 a lovely new robot.
A few mysteries to maintain my interest in the new trilogy.

This movie is nothing else than slightly better than average. For the hardcore fans of Star Wars this will be a disappointment. For everyone else it's an okay movie that will generate a huge buzz because it's part of the Star Wars universe.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJan 6, 2016
Where Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens lacks in originality, it redeems itself with interesting new characters, updated special effects and a sense of fun.
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thunderball001Dec 30, 2015
It felt like a bird stuck in a cage. They didn't give it the freedom to experiment like the originals did.

Don't get me wrong. I still enjoyed it for what it was but it didn't really add anything to the franchise in terms of story. ItIt felt like a bird stuck in a cage. They didn't give it the freedom to experiment like the originals did.

Don't get me wrong. I still enjoyed it for what it was but it didn't really add anything to the franchise in terms of story. It followed too closely to the New Hope while adding parts from empire strikes back. The opening scene captured Star Wars brilliantly and JJ Abrams knows how to get the audience's attention almost immediately but throughout the rest of the film it fell flat and stayed too 'Safe'. The reason the originals were so popular was because they did something that cinema had not seen before. They were original and that my biggest problem with this film.

I would like to point out the new characters of Fin and Poe were enjoyable to watch and Rey even though being a little flat, captured the feel of Luke Skywalker which was nice. The new villain was somewhat interesting but wasn't a 'classic villain' and didn't give me the same fear that Darth Vader gave me even though that is what his character essentially is.

On the positive side, as this is a soft reboot disguised a sequel, I generally hope and believe it has given them the foundations to be let off the leash and explore the Star Wars universe so much more in the future sequels. Give me a bit of that magic back. Please.… Expand
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AxgrinderJan 29, 2016
How do you write a sequel to America’s most beloved space opera trilogy more than 30 years later? How do you make a movie which appeals to a multi-generation fan base more massive than the death star, and which has been badly damaged by aHow do you write a sequel to America’s most beloved space opera trilogy more than 30 years later? How do you make a movie which appeals to a multi-generation fan base more massive than the death star, and which has been badly damaged by a series of misbegotten prequels, and thus needs to make the jump to light speed quickly? Not an easy task. You return to the tried and true. You bring back the original cast, and write a story that recreates and revisits those most memorable moments in those original movies. The result is something familiar, maybe a little old and faded, but not totally out of date. So yes, the story is more than a bit of a remake of the original, but who cares! It’s a re-union tour. And a transition piece which allows for the introduction of new generation of characters, and in that regard Rey (Daisy Ridley) appears to be a winner.… Expand
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oDjentoDec 18, 2015
JJ Abrams has delivered an absolute blast of a film with The Force Awakens, which is admittedly a film with flaws, but an incredible ride for any Star Wars fan to behold and possibly one of the greatest in the franchise now.
PRO’S
First offJJ Abrams has delivered an absolute blast of a film with The Force Awakens, which is admittedly a film with flaws, but an incredible ride for any Star Wars fan to behold and possibly one of the greatest in the franchise now.
PRO’S
First off I must admit I was sceptical about John Boyega from watching the trailers, but I actually found him a highly enjoyable watch, being able to infuse comedy into the film and still hold his own in more serious scenes. But whilst Boyega does a good job, Adam Driver absolutely kills it as Kylo Ren, bringing sheer and unchiselled menace to the screen, absolutely dominating any other actors with his presence and still yet being able to bring a sense of humanity to him. Driver has made possibly one of the best Star Wars villains, but we’ll have to see how he progresses through the next 2 entries.
The Nostalgia is also palpable and surprisingly well executed, giving you goose bumps and not bombarding you with every single reference they can think of.
The Visual effects and practical effects (yes they actually have sets in this film) are of high quality and really immerse you in this universe, with its new additions and its familiar ones.
The set pieces in the film are exceedingly exciting to watch, especially the lightsaber battle at they end. The fighting is certainly grittier and faster paced, but luckily not stepping into the silly speed domain of Yoda/Dooka fights.
The overall pace of the film is incredibly executed well, picking up at the exact right moments and slowing for others, and with the film starting off with a kickass scene and still giving us time to get to know the characters quickly.
The humour in TFA is actually a very nice addition to the film, actually genuinely bringing laughs at times (one scene with BB-8 bringing out many laughs), although at some times the humour seems a little out of context with the Star Wars universe, but it is still ultimately enjoyable.
The surprises the film brings also are actually pretty well done also and work effectively, even when you can kind of see them coming, they’re all done well, despite all the speculation beforehand.
The Story also has a very dark tone, similar to Episode 5 which is great, and balances it great between the comedy and lighter moments of the film.
I also loved the Hierarchy in which the First Order was made, not making Kylo Ren seem fully powerful and being treated the way he probably should be for how volatile he is.
The film is actually an incredible set up for future episodes and ends perfectly and conclusively which makes you hyped for the next episode.
UNSURE’S
To be straight up, the story is so close to being the same as the original trilogy’s but there is still enough kind of layers added onto this films that it kind of gets away with it, but to be honest you don’t care too much as the execution of the film is great, but it is noticeable.
This is something that I found a lot of people didn’t agree with me, but I thought Daisy Ridley started off a little rusty. Her line deliveries felt very stale and something about her demeanour on screen came across a little annoying. Despite this she does improve through the running time and by the end I found her a likeable character, but I still preferred Finn (Boyega). However, chemistry between the two is good and feels pretty genuine.
CON’S
Sadly, I found that Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron was terribly underused, as he seemed like an awesome character and Isaac put up a good performance as we know he’s a good actor, and so we certainly wish we could see more of him.
Captain Phasma who was hyped up quite a bit prior to the release was also horrendously underused, even more so than Poe, and literally only appears at the start and at a rather insignificant part of the film later on, which makes her just feel like a creation made for selling toys.
Lastly, my final complaint (out of a surprising few) is the scene just after Han Solo is introduced again. The scene include these aliens that I can’t remember the name of (Ranthids?) and a bunch of cannon fodder for them that arrive just on time that just seemed forced and added to try have another action sequence in it, and I wasn’t too sure about the design of the alien either.
Overall, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a resounding success with a few minor blips that hardly detract from the experience of it. It sets up brilliantly for the new trilogy and showcases an incredible cast of actors with a brilliant amount of action. Star Wars is back, and this one has a high midichl--- naaah just kidding, f**k that, the force is just motherf**king strong in this one.
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McGillotineDec 21, 2015
The best way i could describe The Force Awakens in a brief words is that it is "A New Hope blended with the Legends canon". And for those familiar with both will find during the movie they will begin to draw links between the two followingThe best way i could describe The Force Awakens in a brief words is that it is "A New Hope blended with the Legends canon". And for those familiar with both will find during the movie they will begin to draw links between the two following similar plot points and outcomes reminiscent of the former star wars media. And for that reason, the force awakens plays as a very safe movie through and through sticking to a formula known and loved by audiences, instead of treading in Phantom menace territory disappointing another generation of fans. However playing it safe is unfortunately what lets down this movie

Starting to a strong premise on the planet of Jakku audiences are greeted to the trilogies new trio, Poe, Finn and Rey. Each different and driven by their own motivations but varied by there available screen within the film, despite running for over 2 hours the film doesn't feel long enough, with the only reasonable development seen out of Rey who is no doubt interesting but is otherwise is focal point of the entire film leaving the former 2 character to have to suffer having their origins further developed in the already planned sequels. But where there is a strong premise it becomes apparently more noticeably around the films 3rd act in which the film begins to speed up to accustom the films running time and as a result the films quality begins to depreciate. In which aspects such as the force, villain motivations and scene quality feel rushed all accumulating to one surprisingly average light-saber duel and an aburt ending that make you feel a bit cheated

What you will love about the film however is the attention to detail and the careful amounts of love and hard-work put into recreating the star wars universe once again, putting emphasis on props instead of CGI making the film more awe driving to watch as set pieces come to life delivering chills reminiscent of the original 1977 films release. Space battles although limited in screen time are a great improvement to the series showing off aerodynamic functions of x-wing fighters and the millennium falcon none of which possible in the original films

Overall the force awakens is a great premise and leaves you wanting to see what happens next… Expand
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SaikronJan 26, 2016
It's mindless sci fi action, just like the original trilogy. It's good to see the franchise back at it's peak: somewhere around "good but not great".

I encourage people who consider themselves film buffs to go back and watch the originalIt's mindless sci fi action, just like the original trilogy. It's good to see the franchise back at it's peak: somewhere around "good but not great".

I encourage people who consider themselves film buffs to go back and watch the original trilogy and ask yourselves if it even reaches the standards you remember it setting. That bar really wasn't so high, which makes it even more sad that the prequels couldn't reach it.

It's no problem for JJ Abrams to rehash some genre tropes and throw them on the screen in a stylish setting. That's what The Force Awakens is and what the franchise has always been.… Expand
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ahnehnoisDec 18, 2015
I went in without any plot spoilers (though I had read some news about production and such) and I wish I'd gone in knowing less, so no spoilers here. However, be aware that if you've seen the original Star Wars and the JJ Abrams Star Trek,I went in without any plot spoilers (though I had read some news about production and such) and I wish I'd gone in knowing less, so no spoilers here. However, be aware that if you've seen the original Star Wars and the JJ Abrams Star Trek, you won't see much new here. Not that this is the worst thing; The Force Awakens can't be accused of any great originality but it beats the hell out of the prequels.

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

It's by no means a great movie, but you'll have some fun.… Expand
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diogomendesDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a movie that will probably improve upon second viewing. Though I'm not sure. Given how bad my theater experience was today when seeing this movie, I came close into not giving my take on Force Awakens. However, since it's the most anticipated movie of the year and everyone is not so shy about expressing their thoughts on it, I find myself baffled to say that, unfortunately, Episode VII is not the best Star Wars movie, nor the best movie of 2015. It's an entertaining movie nonetheless, but there some weak elements to be had. Now, there was like 20 annoying brats in front of me, who were constantly screaming, laughing louder than it was normal, and deliberately launching popcorns at someone of their group. This is the third time in a row that I happen to encounter a bunch of retarded, uncivilized kids in the cinema. It's annoying. I think my local theater should have an *sshole detector device. Kidding, but this is a serious matter. Why do people come to see movies if they're just gonna distract everyone from seeing the movie? Now you're all asking me to stop addressing this issue, and just go straight to the analysis, which what I'm going to do. Now, with these kids, I too often lost my focus. That's why I was unsure if I should put my thoughts on the film.

Now, visually, it's a Star Wars movie. The use of practical effects is definitely much appreciated. Characters, planets, explosions, everything is a treat to look at, but once again, what were you expecting in this franchise? Even ugly is beautiful here, and that's including that weird merchant creature in Jakku. The color of the lightsabers are also fantastic, and I'm pretty sad we didn't have much time to rely on them. Most of this movie was largely composed by firing, mystical forces and aerial combats. I think the writers should commence to realize that those space ships action sequences are getting duller and duller with each movie, they should stick with the immensely fun lightsaber fight scenes. But that's more of a biased opinion.

The plot is simple, and they drag it. I thought Luke Skywalker was going to pop up in the middle of the movie, and fight some Stormtroppers, but he only appears in the end, and doesn't say a word. To add, the final shot was awkward, I needed a reaction from Luke himself. Most of that reaction is now left to the imagination.

The villains are quite a mixed bag, and I have no intention in making a full analysis about them. Only wanna to say that Kylo Ren isn't as intimidating as his grandfather, Darth Vader, and that I thought Snoke was just a copycat from Emperor in the previous films.

Final Score: 7.5/10… Expand
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NZreviewDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abrams brings back most of what worked with the original Lucas trilogy. There is superb action and strong performances. It was a treat to see Han & Chewie back and having a major part in the movie.

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

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

Negative points:

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

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

Overall though I enjoyed the movie and would rate it about 7.5.… Expand
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xhaosisDec 20, 2015
Being a star wars fan, I was a little disappointed, the acting was good teh new actors are a fresh bit of air, but the story just sucked.. No new ground breaking here, to keep it spoiler free it looks familiar...

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

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

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

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

It is worth a 7 I wont be rude, but the next move better be more original.....… Expand
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gallen89Dec 18, 2015
Others have said it, but it bears repeating: there is a fine line between homage and straight copying. This toes the line, and far more than I am comfortable with it falls on the wrong side.
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RobobobDec 31, 2015
Here's the most honest fan review of the Force Awakens you'll see on this site. This is coming from a life long fan of Star Wars.

First let's talk about all of the extreme hate this movie seems to be getting with some fans. This movie isHere's the most honest fan review of the Force Awakens you'll see on this site. This is coming from a life long fan of Star Wars.

First let's talk about all of the extreme hate this movie seems to be getting with some fans. This movie is not perfect and I'll explain that later, but giving this movie anything below a 3 because "it's a remake of the original" is just ridiculous. So this movie is so bad that it's worse than Fantastic Four?!? Taken 3?!? Attack of the Killer Tomatoes?!? Sure, there are elements that are similar to other movies, but whether you are a fan of the prequels or the originals you could say the same for many of the other Star Wars movies. The attack on the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi is very similar to the big battle in A New Hope. Anakin growing up on Tatooine parallel's Luke's childhood. The Wookies (in ep III) and Gungans (in ep I) are very similar to the Ewoks "nature vs technology" theme from episode 6. So, why this gets so much extra hate I'll never know. In all honest I think many of the extreme negative reviews are written by prequel children who are sore at the fact that a new Star Wars (not helmed by Lucas) is getting rave reviews and breaking every box office record on the planet. Notice how most of the hateful reviewers have oddly Star Wars specific user-names and also have terrible grammar and spelling. Might give you a hint to the mindset of who is writing multiple reviews for the same movie. If that doesn't help, click on a reviewer (positive or negative) and you'll see some that have 1 or few reviews.. that's the sign of someone creating multiple accounts to review a movie more than once in effect drastically changing it's score.
Anyways, now onto the Pros and Cons:

Cons:
* There is way too much coincidence in JJ's story telling. All of the characters in the movie just happen to run into each other to make the story happen. Objects and MacGuffins just show up in the strangest places because they are needed for the story. You can say it's fate.. or destiny.. or the Force, but I think it's just lazy writing. With some thought and effort there could be a better way to get the story to come together.
* Where are all of the cool aliens and species from the last 6 movies? As a Star Wars buff I did not see any of the aliens I've seen in Star Wars lore over the last 40 years. In that regard it didn't seem as much like Star Wars and could have been any sci-fi epic.
* JJ put a little too much mystery in my Star Wars. It seems like we are dropped in the middle of a story, not at the beginning. I left the movie with more questions than answers.

Pros
* Han Solo is the star of this film and for good reason. In the previous films he was just part of the secondary (or third) story line, but here he and his smuggling past is front and center.
* Kyle Ren is an interesting new villain. Though he might try to emulate a famous Sith lord, he is anything but. I find that a lot more interesting than just another cool-headed, scheming, uber-powerful Sith master.
* The original Star Wars heroes were archetypes of fantasy characters like the old wizard, the princess, the pirate and the farm boy. Well this movie they archetypes of the Star Wars universe itself... a stormtrooper, an ace pilot and a scavenger. I love that.
* Though some of JJ's directing style might be a little too flashy for my tastes, everything else in movie.. from the practical effects are top notch.
* Humor is back in Star Wars and in a good way. I'm laughing with the move instead of at it as in previous films.
* There are some genuinely heart breaking moments in this movie. There is so much more emotion and passion in this movie, something I think the Star Wars universe has been missing for a couple decades now.

In short, the first half of the movie is too much coincidence and everything quickly and conveniently falls into place, but once the movie finds it's pace it turns into the 3rd or 4th best Star Wars movie of all time. It's a good beginning to a new trilogy and I can't wait to see what's next in the Star Wars universe.… Expand
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AxeTDec 19, 2015
In interviews both J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy talk about the task of decoding and recapturing the original "Star Wars". The director says he wanted most of all to create for today's audience that same feeling of awe the original didIn interviews both J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy talk about the task of decoding and recapturing the original "Star Wars". The director says he wanted most of all to create for today's audience that same feeling of awe the original did for him as a kid (who hired to helm this property wouldn't?). This movie probably has done it as well as can be done. The bad news is it simply cannot truly be done short of retread. When the revolutionary original came out in 1977 it set new standards creatively, technically, and as a business model. Sci-fi movies weren't anything new, but taken to that aesthetic level and to such stratospheric success surely was. It created a new space fantasy sub-genre and never had it been so much fun or inspiring at the movies! Flash forward 38 years and thousands of genre movies, TV shows, video games, graphic novels, merchandising galore (ad nauseum), etc. and you have to ask yourself before getting your hopes up too high: How can a new Star Wars ever match the experience anybody (at any age) felt when they saw the first one in the late seventies, those that got it that is? The answer is it cannot, just as the prequels no matter how popular with the youth at the time could not attain that level of newness again. It's about the times we live in. Just think of the sheer endless volume of entertainment choices kids have today whereas decades ago going to a blockbuster movie was more of a big deal. Since then the ever evolving sophisticated VFX spectacle offerings have been increasingly the norm. Even by the time of "Return of the Jedi" in 1983 this was becoming evident. Another factor is you cannot replicate the unknown, against all odds irreverent kind of moviemaking enterprise it began as after it becomes the most successful franchise of all time. They did it once, but by the time of the prequels Lucas was so powerful and revered that the actors were probably too timid to challenge anything he wanted. So with all the money and means still at hand but different people in charge now, how did this one turn out?

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

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

The others: "Star Wars" 10, "The Empire Strikes Back" 10, "Return of the Jedi" 4,
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easterfieldsDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a huge Star Wars fan. I'm 40 years old and have been looking forward to the true sequels since I heard rumors back in the early 80's that Lucas envisioned this as a 9 part epic. I must say that after seeing The Force Awakens, I'm slightly disappointed. This was promised as a homage to the fans of the original films and excitement for seeing the old cast was (it turns out) just impossible to match on screen. Anyone hoping to see Luke, Han, Lea, and even Lando making up the bulk of this film will be sorely disappointed and in that I must admit that I feel slightly betrayed. Granted the new characters are likeable and exciting, but they just don't hold a candle to the originals. Even the new droid just seems a little too cheesy and contrived to me. Chewy seems to have been delegated to a giant version of Scooby Doo, and the main villain Kylo is weaker than weak. In fact, there are several villains in this film that had great potential but were let down by poor writing and directing. Captain Phasma is the most robbed of all the characters. There are some scenes that pay dangerous homage to WWII Germany which just felt really out of place. It almost felt like they were trying to reboot "A New Hope" rather than try something new and exciting with the amazing access to the original cast. What a blown opportunity in my opinion. Sure there are some great fight scenes and I loved seeing the millennium Falcon back in action (excellent space shooting sequences), but the plot was just so weak that the thrilling moments only seem like they were layered on as an afterthought. I also can't believe the fate of one of the most beloved characters in scifi history. What were they thinking? Perhaps in episode 9 it would've made sense but certainly not 7! And a young inexperienced girl being more powerful in the force than a trained emissary of the Dark Side? Even Luke needed training to develop into a Jedi. He was no phenom right off the bat. Ugh. Overall, this was an enjoyable night at the movies, but this was Star Wars! This has to be done right and I just don't feel that it was. I seriously and sincerely hope I'm in the minority with this viewpoint as it saddens me that I am:(… Expand
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guigregDec 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode is the Star Wars 4 - The new hope with new actors... There is the THIRD DEATH STAR.......... again a droid with important data what arrives to the rebels who will be destroyed in a second BUT! Then there is an another hole where the X-Wing can enter and blow the base up. That's the story. The new actors are bad. I can feel how they tried to make the imperials as the Hitler's team to show us that they are the bad team.... So I think that was about 7 point but the next one will be so bad as the old good actors fading out... I really sad because I'm a star wars fan.… Expand
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VorheesDec 27, 2015
This latest installment of the series achieves what the Star Wars, renaissance revival, endeavor sought to do. Unfortunately, the film does not accomplish much more beyond that. The film is fueled with incessant action and coupled withThis latest installment of the series achieves what the Star Wars, renaissance revival, endeavor sought to do. Unfortunately, the film does not accomplish much more beyond that. The film is fueled with incessant action and coupled with copious amounts of wistfulness and sentimentality for the day's of old, George Lucas’ world of Jedis and Sith lords. The very opening scene is taken straight from the New Hope playbook (a slow, over-arching shot of a giant spaceship). The context of the shot, and the film as a whole signifies a complete opposite of outstripping itself from it's past. To a (possibly successful/ unsuccessful fault), Abrams blends the venerable age of New Hope and mirrors it to its contemporary. After the prequels divided fans so vehemently; this film blends the comical and jubilant provocations that would warrant a similar finale, villain, and plot structure and bring about a new age of the franchise's history. The plot systematically carves a rhapsodic and zealous touch while shifting characters to a specific thoroughfare and a space to garnish and manipulate while the sumptuous cinematography is supportive, not its tenacity. With perhaps a lavish amount of affable material, the film attempts to shift gears perhaps too vigorously in the final act. Abrams in this attempt has accomplished of rekindling the Star Wars franchise in wake of imprudence and impatience. Enjoyable to its fullest, Star Wars represents and will always represent a cathartic yet recurrent medium through which cinematic artists may invigorate a franchise (regardless of whether it needed to be made or not). To be clear, no movie "needs" to be made. No unrequited notion of financial stability of social commitments does any movie (or production company for that matter, Disney I'm looking at you) by necessity and by virtue requires it to be produced. Where there are frequent divisions within both the showmen and the greats in contemporary science fiction, the ultimate goal of getting people in the theater seats relies on an outdated story-telling mesh; refurbishing but staying true to its history. Abrams has introduced one of the franchises most endearing installments to date.… Expand
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Q8MarrongGlaceApr 19, 2016
Finally the best comeback I really enjoyed that movie I'm happy a wasn't disappointed .
So excited watching it I wish it never ends keeps reminding me of the golden ages of star wars
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papeadojhonDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens es una película innegablemente entretenida, J.J. Abrams hizo un excelente trabajo mostrándonos una nueva perspectiva de Star Wars, pero considere que así como es entretenida, también tiene muchos problemas, por ejemplo: considere que el segundo y tercer acto fueron muy rápido, hasta ser un poco confusa. También considere que The Force Awakens se aferra mucho en la fórmula clásica de Star Wars, muchos cosas aquí ya se han visto allá, sobre todo con Episode IV-A New Hope, muchos fans pidieron que esta nueva pelicula debía mantener elementos de las películas clásicas, porque muchos errores de las precuelas se basan en eso, y sí, en The Force Awakens algunos elementos clásicos funcionan, pero la mayoría de ellos en vez de funcionar parecen mas bien reciclados, y a veces la película es un poco predecible gracias a eso. El CGI aquí, es muy bueno, no se siente abrumador (parte de eso se debe al uso de efectos prácticos, gracias J.J. Abrams), pero mi problema se enfoca es en el Motion Capture, los personajes tales como Maz Kanata o también el Líder Snoke, son obviamente CGI, no son personajes innovadores como Gollum o incluso César (Planeta de Los Simios). También otra cosa que no me gustó es la relación entre los nuevos personajes, NO los personajes en sí, me encanto la forma en que los personajes se desarrollaron, sus historias, lo que no me gustó fue como se relacionaron, sí Finn ayuda a escapar a Poe Dameron, luego se encuentra con Rey y blablablá, hasta ahí bien, pero la forma en que su relación (los 3) se desarrolló se sintió muy rápida, hasta a veces forzada (mención especial a cuando Finn se reencuentra con Poe Dameron cuando creyó que había muerto, y cuando se encuentran se tratan como si fueran amigos de toda la vida, cuando en realidad la escena en que ellos se conocen no dura ni 10 minutos), ahora que lo pienso, hay varios errores muy notables que para fans de star wars pueden ser mortales, no he terminado. Otra vez, con elementos reciclados, esta vez con la nueva base estelar de la primera orden, que si si, es 10 veces más grande que la estrella de la muerte y es súper intimidante y eso, pero al igual que en A New Hope, en realidad no fue muy difícil de destruir, plan-punto débil-boom ¿se entiende? Otros personajes nuevos SÍ se sienten forzados como Maz Kanata (que desperdicio de potencial de un personaje memorable), a quien sentí que trataron como que de hacerla una nueva Yoda (por favor), el líder supremo snoke tampoco me gustó mucho que digamos. Probablemente lo que menos me gusto de la película fue la rapidez con la que Rey se convirtió en un Jedi, de un momento a otro ya puede manipular mentes y profesionalmente manejar un sable de luz sin entrenamiento alguno (por favor). Creo que ya abrume mucho con todo o malo que parece que ya no puede haber algo bueno, pero no es verdad, y no me malentiendan, The Force Awakens es una película muy entretenida, disfrutable y muy agradable de ver, lo admito estuve súper emocionado, pero también estaba muy preocupado, todo el primer acto es PERFECTO pero raramente el punto débil de esta película es lo rápido que fue, que no se dieron cuenta de que muchas cosas se forzaron, y otras cosas que pudieron ser épicas, no se aprovecharon, así como también se aferraron demasiado a la formula clásica en vez de preocuparse más de ser independiente y única. Sí, los intentos de esta película de ser súper épica son mayormente fallidos, cuando en realidad solo fue disfrutable, entretenida, y si, a veces sorprendente en algunas cosas, pero no súper épica. No salí del cine decepcionado ni mucho menos, la recomiendo fuertemente si quieres pasar un buen rato. Algunos fans se decepcionaran, otros la odiaran, otros la amaran, otros (como yo) pensaran que solo estuvo bien). Sé que es inoportuno, pero si me gusto el personaje de Kylo Ren como villano, y ¡Valla sorpresa! (los que ya la vieron me entenderán). Como resultado le daré a Star Wars: The Force Awakens 7/10 (B+).… Expand
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Fabricionet232Dec 18, 2015
Not much character development, a lack of drama and too fast-paced for it's own good, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is saved by the engaging action and good performances to make up for the narrative flaws.
Plus i want to mention how thisNot much character development, a lack of drama and too fast-paced for it's own good, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is saved by the engaging action and good performances to make up for the narrative flaws.
Plus i want to mention how this movie is essentially a New Hope remake, it follows the same basic structure and it feels like you have seen it already.… Expand
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ThanatorumJan 1, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I consider myself as a big Star Wars fan since my childhood and farseeing enough to see crap where crap is (the first episodes of The Clone Wars and more recently the Battlefront game) and honestly, this movie was great.

Ok, not as great as the Original Trilogy or even the Prequels, but it clearly has his moments. The whole story of Kylo Ren is interesting : a good guy inside who tries desperately to be a bad one, like his grandfather Darth Vader (for unknown reasons for now) and fails miserably. It's something new in the Star Wars universe. And, I must say I recognize myself in his adoration for Darth Vader (and I guess I'm not the only one). It's normal that people found him whiny, it's how he was mean to be.

The character of John Boyega is also a good find. He represents clearly our point of view of the Star Wars universe : a normal person among far superior beings, such as Jedi or old legends. He is lost in this vast universe just as we would be in his situation. And his relations with all the rest of the cas works perfectly : companionship with Poe, Rey's protector wannabe (which is kind of ironic considering her powers).

Which lead me to Rey. Although I totaly agree that she may be too powerful for a neophyte, Daisy Ridley's interpretation is impressive. We are happy or sad when she is.

And last but not least, I have to talk about the movie's flaws (because everything is not dark or light), and I think that they all come from one thing : the f**cking Starkiller base (Oops, sorry it seems I lost control). It's just a Death Star rip off and makes people think this film is a remake (and technically it is true from a certain point of view ), it totally rushes the end of the movie and brings a threat that we don't really need.

So, it was not the bet Star Wars movie, but it brings me back to my childhood and that's all I wanted it to do !… Expand
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PaladinusDec 18, 2015
One would expect that, after 2 obliterated death stars, the bad guys would have learned to protect them a bit better. Or just, you know, not to build such massive weapons.
Basically Episode IV revisited.
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Darkly_TranquilJan 8, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a welcome return to form for the legendary series, but it's fair to say that it's not exactly blazing a new path, preferring instead to give the fans all the things they want to see. That's not necessarily aStar Wars: The Force Awakens is a welcome return to form for the legendary series, but it's fair to say that it's not exactly blazing a new path, preferring instead to give the fans all the things they want to see. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but the film's sheer similarity to Episode IV (A New Hope) is distracting at times.

The movie is nicely shot and J.J. Abrams has clearly studied the direction style of George Lucas, as the film feels very familiar in presentation, and he thankfully keeps his own directorial gimmicks to a minimum. The visual effects are excellent as one would expect from Star Wars and the sound design is equally impressive, reinforcing the movie's familiar feel.

Leads Daisy Ridley and John Boyega give engaging performances, and Harrison Ford looks like he's having a good time reprising Han Solo one more time, but some of the other characters are little more iffy, particularly the villainous mastermind, who is both not very interesting, and presented poorly via visual effects, while some of the supporting characters also feel like they are there more out of obligation than because there is actually anything for them to do. Hopefully these characters will be better fleshed out in episodes seven and eight.

Overall, SW:TFA is best described as a promising start to the new trilogy, but future instalments will need to do a lot more than simply tweak the nostalgia nerve of Star Wars fans to maintain interest.… Expand
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dafragstaDec 18, 2015
SPOILERS AND YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ THEM.

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

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

It's better than two of the three prequels. Arguably not better than Revenge of the Sith. I feel like the motivations are just as flat and unimaginative as the prequels, while keeping the focus a lot tighter. I honestly did not connect with Rey and the force came too easy to her. The movie gets too grand too fast. I feel like there was on legitimate tension because it was always rushing to a ridiculous payoff.… Expand
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hopper1974Dec 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, there are two ways to take this movie. If you expect a genuine sequel (to the previous six), then you will be disappointed. This is, essentially, a re-boot/re-making (which shouldn't surprise, given it is directed by the maker of the Star Trek re-boot). If you take it on its own terms (i.e. not as episode VII), then it is a decent re-working of the original.

The visuals are easily the most stunning in the series, realising what the first trilogy could not, while avoiding the CGI-fest of the second (prequel) trilogy. This is basically what Lucas would have done, if he'd had the tech 35 years ago. The music is decent, though I feel Williams doesn't quite match the originals (the most memorable and moving moments are whenever the old musical themes occur). The pacing is a little off: the film is roughly the same length as the originals, but somehow it appears rushed, and lacks the moments of reflection and exposition that punctuated the first trilogy. That its plot is basically IV, with a few additions from V and VI, goes without saying. The new lead characters are good, though Kylo Ren is no Darth Vader.

I do, however, feel that some of the most negative criticism is suffering from 'rose-tinted spectacles' syndrome. To consider a few. 'Plot holes' - this is sci-fi fantasy, and the original trilogy is full of them (in IV, Leia's ship just happens to be attacked over Tatooine, and the droids just happen to land within a short distance of Luke and Obi-Wan; although the Falcon has to plot a careful course through hyperspace, it is incapable of recognising that the Death Star, floating in open-space, is not a moon; in V, the shield has to be briefly opened to let the rebel ships escape, but does not prevent the imperial walkers from landing, while at the same time, despite being powerful enough to deflect all orbit-based attack, its generator is taken-down by a couple of laser-shots from a walker; in VI, a shuttle's worth of rebels and a neolithic band of teddy-bears, take down an entire defence-station and an 'entire legion' of the emperor's finest troops; the new Death Star is 'fully operational', yet still requires protection from a moon-based shield that can be destroyed by half-a-dozen explosive charges; space is three-dimensional, and yet the rebels decide to attack the new Death Star in a narrow two-dimensional plane, and directly in the line-of-sight of the Death Star's main weapon [why not attack from the other side...]...). 'Acting' - overall, it is generally better in the new release: outside of Cushing and Guiness, and Ford, there were horribly amateur and hammy moments throughout the original trilogy.

So, I understand the criticisms of the 're-make' feel; but I do feel that quite a lot of the criticism is coming from people who are viewing the new film through the lens of an attachment they most likely formed in their childhood or adolescence (and nothing can ever replicate that)...… Expand
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GameReviewJrnalJan 16, 2016
Overall it was a good screenplay and had a modern twist to "A new hope" to reboot the franchise into this era of film. However it was too fast paced for certain things to be believable, most notably the protagonists connection to the force.Overall it was a good screenplay and had a modern twist to "A new hope" to reboot the franchise into this era of film. However it was too fast paced for certain things to be believable, most notably the protagonists connection to the force. It's okay to setup a sequel, but there are way too many open questions at the end of this film. The antagonist has emotional issues and appears weak too often to be considered a Jedi. The progression of the antagonist also does not make much sense the way he behaves in the beginning of the film compared to the end. Certain parts just don't add up, but a fun film to watch if you're not that critical.… Expand
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jbrown8989Jan 5, 2016
Thought it was a well done remake with amazing special effects. The movie used 3D to its advantage and it felt like you were on the battlefield. Story is very similar to past Star Wars but this is the first of the new trilogy. Overall greatThought it was a well done remake with amazing special effects. The movie used 3D to its advantage and it felt like you were on the battlefield. Story is very similar to past Star Wars but this is the first of the new trilogy. Overall great movie and definitely worth seeing in theatres.… Expand
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DCMovieDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is mostly a copy+paste from the originals. Another death star, older mentor dies, we find out a father/son relationship on opposite sides, droid carrying secret message, main character doesn't know about the force and lives in the desert, the list goes on. So my biggest problem is with originality. The second problem is the storyline. Characters are just not developed and instead ex machina'd through situations. I understand the desire to have a strong female lead, and I'm fine with that. But when she has no idea of The Force early in the movie, then suddenly (and without training) can "Jedi mind trick" storm troopers and defeat Kylo Ren in a light saber fight, that's a little too much. There's also no backstory to the rise of the First Order, or the New Republic. Not that you need to spend much time on it. For a movie that's just over 2hrs long, you could spend 15 minutes on what happened the last 30 years. Kylo Ren is not an intimidating bad guy, and my guess is that he will be converted to the good side eventually. Overall, it is worth seeing. The action is great, and I look forward to seeing the next 2.… Expand
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MovieMEJul 25, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this was a decent addition to the SW's universe but I did have some problems with it that I felt made it fall short in some ways. First off, I loved the new characters of Poe, Rey, Kylo Ren, and Finn. I think each of the new actors brought something fresh, there was a ton of on screen chemistry, and they were all entertaining to watch. I absolutely loved early scene with tie fighters and I just love some of the shots JJ did with them. Throughout the movie the practical and cgi scenes were balanced out and were executed very well. It was great seeing the original cast as well.

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

Sorry if I spoiled anything, I tried to avoid too many details. This movie is definitely worth a watch. I think people over hyped it a bit much, but it is definitely better than hearing a jar jar binks say "Me sa help yas I will" or a young anakin saying "Now, this is pod racing".… Expand
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fredt1981Jan 4, 2016
Familiar story almost predictable, well it was predictable. Compared to many "top" movies out there now it was great... Glad I have seen it but, I wouldn't pay for it again.
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TheBiasedTruthDec 18, 2015
Perhaps Star Wars: The Force Re-boots would be a more apt title.

A lot has, and will be, written/said over the weeks/months/years of this films release, attitudes adjusting accordingly once the Disney train really gets rolling - so I'll bePerhaps Star Wars: The Force Re-boots would be a more apt title.

A lot has, and will be, written/said over the weeks/months/years of this films release, attitudes adjusting accordingly once the Disney train really gets rolling - so I'll be brief.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a solid film, designed to appease, tasked with introducing a fresh set of characters into a familiar structure, and coating the resulting recipe with a heavy dose of comforting nostalgia. Mission accomplished and box office records, probably, broken.

You will be entertained - great cast, practical effects, fantastic looks. What is uncertain is whether you'll actually care much beyond your first viewing, as it treads the same good vs evil , soap-opera style storyline we've already seen, particularly in A New Hope. No new insights into the force, Jedis or existing characters. If plot holes are your thing then fear not, plenty of ammunition here to fire back at star wars fans/apologists.

Ironically, as a non-stars fan, I found a wealth of interesting, nuanced stories buried within the lore of Wookiepedia - all ignored in favour of continuing to circle around the same characters, worlds and themes. I have high hopes that a Rian Johnson Star Wars will invest more heavily in expanding, exploring or pushing in a new direction - we'll see.

When the trailers began to appear, I remember watching them several times, moved close to tears by a heady mix of visuals, sound and possibility - sadly, during the film, I only felt discomfort from a full bladder.

So, again, a solid start to the Disney-approved series, safely filed away from the prequels but lacking a distinct voice of it's own - happy to keep one foot firmly in the past and another desperately seeking surer footing in front.… Expand
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ajmiz827Dec 30, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a good movie, though the quest-type plot was a little predictable. I don't think it lived up to the hype but on the whole, it was a good starting point for this phase of the overall story started oh so long ago. Even the feel of many of characters hearkened back to the original movie. Despite its slight predictability, it was nice to see a few familiar secondary characters.

I did have a few problems with it though -- the plot seemed a bit thin: the search for Luke Skywalker (who is only seen in the last two minutes of the film). The New Order was just another Nazi re-hash of the old Empire. Even Kylo Ren -- the new "Vader" -- is really only a pretender 20-something with enough teen angst to make him merely unlikable rather than evil. Even the "unforgivable" act he commits near the end of the film will most likely be forgiven by the third movie in this trilogy (and even though I didn't see it coming, it did make sense, especially given all the parallels to "A New Hope").

The only big question the movie leaves unanswered (hopefully to be answered in the next film) is "Who are Rey's parents?" Is she Han and Lea's lost daughter? Is she Luke's daughter? Could she be Obi-Wan's long-lost granddaughter? I suppose any answer will ultimately be disappointing, so maybe we're better left wondering. Just like many of us are wondering why this movie wasn't any better.… Expand
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nandokioApr 22, 2016
I thought reasonable , I believe it is somewhat dependent on the next movies to better feel the intensity of the plot, the characters were developed Mid way and nothing " spectacular." Still, it's Star Wars .
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bigtimegamer1Apr 13, 2016
This movie certainly has its share of flaws, the main one being that it's plot is almost an exact mirror of Episode IV, as well as a few questionable casting choices (yes, I'm looking at you General Hux), but overall, this film made itThis movie certainly has its share of flaws, the main one being that it's plot is almost an exact mirror of Episode IV, as well as a few questionable casting choices (yes, I'm looking at you General Hux), but overall, this film made it exiting to be a Star Wars fan again. The two leads were amazing, the cinematography and special effects were spot on, and it had a few twists and mysteries that do a great job setting up Episode 8. Its certainly not the best Star Wars has to offer, but its still worth watching and hopefully, a bit more creativity and some better villains will make for an outstanding Episode 8.… Expand
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iero7Dec 27, 2015
Meh wars. The real Star Wars was about imagination, sure they where using the plot of the seven samurai then the magnificent seven also 7 main characters in the original Star Wars , but Lucas created a whole mythology around it. This ,Meh wars. The real Star Wars was about imagination, sure they where using the plot of the seven samurai then the magnificent seven also 7 main characters in the original Star Wars , but Lucas created a whole mythology around it. This , though sets looked like Star Wars and the music was ok, had no imagination, Star Wars holiday special mark 2. It was ok instead of epic… Expand
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Jollyjoe1000Dec 29, 2015
over all it was a good movie.But because of all the promotion and outrageous anticipation it disappoints me. I was thinking of it to be near perfect.And I thought that my expectations were met.But the final half an hour,ruins the movie.Hansover all it was a good movie.But because of all the promotion and outrageous anticipation it disappoints me. I was thinking of it to be near perfect.And I thought that my expectations were met.But the final half an hour,ruins the movie.Hans death,and the fact ray gets almost all the credit.And my expectations are now not meant,I wished that phin defeated the Sith he deserved to win the battle,not ray.… Expand
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jml8080Dec 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars The Force Awakens has enormous expectations. There was tremendous hype with this movie from most, if not all people, across the United States and the globe. With the recent underwhelming prequels and lackluster acting performances, my expectations were minimal at best and I was surprised to see a solid performance from J.J. Abrams and new cast of characters.

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

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

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

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

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

Overall, solid movie 7.5/10 stars. Worth a watch.… Expand
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jcpshdDec 29, 2015
Not bad Disney, not bad. If you're a huge SW fan and you go to watch this movie with your expectations low as I did, you might be gladly surprised of how much this movie doesn't suck. It is not a masterpiece, but it's not bad either. MostNot bad Disney, not bad. If you're a huge SW fan and you go to watch this movie with your expectations low as I did, you might be gladly surprised of how much this movie doesn't suck. It is not a masterpiece, but it's not bad either. Most importantly, when the movie finished I didn't leave with that bitter sensation from Episode I, quite the contrary, I found myself whistling the Star Wars theme while driving home.

It does rely a lot on nostalgia to please the fans, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. It also introduced new characters, which I found refreshing and I think it's something the franchise really needed.

The acting from the main characters was decent-good and the effects were excellent as in most modern high-budget movies.

Overall a solid 7, I would recommend watching it if you have the slightest interest for Star Wars.… Expand
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crit-sDec 23, 2015
The film is cotton candy - tasty, but not filling. This movie is an 8.25 if you look at it stand-alone and blank-out that anything else related came before it. That said, I watched 2 trailers and saw the movie poster and wrote what IThe film is cotton candy - tasty, but not filling. This movie is an 8.25 if you look at it stand-alone and blank-out that anything else related came before it. That said, I watched 2 trailers and saw the movie poster and wrote what I thought would be the plot - Sometimes I even amazing myself...Unfortunately :(

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sorry I had a lot to say...… Expand
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WardawnDec 27, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Review Contains Spoilers

I'd give it a 7.5 if I could but even so a 7 seems appropriate. Driving home with a friend after seeing the movie we described it as "liked it, wanted to love it,". So much could have been done with this universe that Lucas created but all I was left with was A New Hope rehashed. The possibilities, the writers and this is what I was given a story I've seen before.

I don't hate this movie but the overly positive reviews I don't understand, what do you love about it? They blew up another space station called Star Killer which we laughed at and hello Force Unleash. The station had a glaring weakness and was knocked out by a handful of pilots and a few guys. A space station larger then the death star protected by a massive army and fleet was again knocked out by a few people and a handful of ships. I understand the struggle of good over evil, overcoming the obstacles of a superior force but it felt lazy and I just joked I've seen this happen 3 times now.

If you wanted to refresh the birth of the series which I understand why tell the same plot lines. Do you want to know what it was like to stick it to the bad guys? Watch New Hope, that's what a fan would do. Its a progressive story so why do we need to go back.

If the republic is alive again why is it still called the resistance? wouldn't it just be the republican army?

The New Order general thought his troops would be better then the clones, based on one of the greatest bounty hunters ever to live?

Every time they said Supreme Leader I was reminded of the Peoples Republic of China. I understood the context but it still put a smile on my face,

Ren I'm on the fence about I understand what they tried to make him to be but in the end he came off as a child whining about the world and he never got me interested, I wanted to smack him and tell him to suck it up. I feel with a different actor I could have felt this man struggling to become like Vadar never knowing if he was strong enough but I never seemed to find that spark.

All in all it wasn't a bad movie, it was funny, it had action, had the boring parts but still good. I respect the pressure Abram's was going to have writing this, you can't make everyone happy. A lot of questions still need to be answered and its only the first movie but I hope it can only go up from here.… Expand
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geniusdaveDec 18, 2015
Well... I am a Star Wars fan in Korea so I had the chance to watch the new film a day or so before all the friends in North America. I was absolutely thrilled when I saw the opening. It was just so nice to have another Star Wars experience inWell... I am a Star Wars fan in Korea so I had the chance to watch the new film a day or so before all the friends in North America. I was absolutely thrilled when I saw the opening. It was just so nice to have another Star Wars experience in the theaters. However... I think that was pretty much it. The movie was like a blockbuster scale fan movie. It was almost a complete remake of episode 4. The hommages here and there were nice to see but some were just too blatant. The middle part was boring. Oh... and most of all, I didn't feel like I was watching a "Star Wars" movie. Good old characters, good old music, good old light sabers... but it was closer to another typical Hollywood SF movie. I guess it was because of the way J.J. directed it... but yeah... it was different. In a nutshell, a fair start for a new trilogy, but not so good a movie independently.… Expand
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rensuirDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bom filme , porem nao passa de um simples remake de new hope , para quem esperava um grande filme ou algo criativo esqueca , foram pelo seguro e ja consagrado enredo do longa de 77… Expand
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ScottathewDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (This is from the perspective of a Star Trek fan that also likes Star Wars. I've seen all of the Star Wars movies, each once or twice.)

The Force Awakens was enjoyable, well paced, filled with action and humor, and introduced likable and interesting characters.

Finn, Rae, and BB-8 were all very likable characters that I look forward to getting to see again, getting to hear about their past, and I care about the fate of the characters.

Harrison Ford did a great job as the aging Han Solo. It was a prominent role in the film that didn't feel too over-done. The demise of Han Solo seemed appropriate and right. Star Wars has made its peace with Han, and now the new characters are free to move on.

The big issue I had with the film, even as just a casual fan that hasn't watched the original trilogy more than twice, with the most recent time being years ago, was that the main device to move the plot forward was yet ANOTHER Death Star. This Death Star, like each one before it, has one critical weakness that must be exploited by the rebels.

I can understand that some things will seem familiar, as they have to be "Star Wars" to be in the movie. But they simply needed to make a better plot device other than Death Star 3.0. It made the whole movie feel like a re-hash of the original trilogy.

In my opinion this "more of a great thing" turned out to be a "good thing". I enjoyed the movie but would have appreciated it being a little more "fresh". Within my circle of friends I've found that people that the bigger of a Star Wars fan you are, and the more familiar you are with the original trilogy you are, the less likely you are to like the movie. While folks like me, that are casual fans, tend to enjoy it more.… Expand
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ZH17Dec 18, 2015
My dislikes about the film were that they copied Episode IV. firstly the starkiller base is pretty much death star 3. Another droid that has to be escorted across the galaxy to deliver a message. A kid on a desert planet that wants to getMy dislikes about the film were that they copied Episode IV. firstly the starkiller base is pretty much death star 3. Another droid that has to be escorted across the galaxy to deliver a message. A kid on a desert planet that wants to get away and Kylo being another jedi character gone sith. other than how they copied ep iv I didn't like how Rey could use the force without any training, imo its pretty stupid how she could use a Jedi mind trick and how she ruined Kylo at the end. Other than that i thoroughly enjoyed the movie, it was great!… Expand
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ZedonDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a fun movie. It brought back the star wars feeling from the original trilogy. There were some definite plot /character issues.

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

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

it's good for an adventure movie over all.… Expand
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MrMadMonkey18Dec 19, 2015
This movie is better then it looks.Im not saying its the best star wars movie ever but it has quite amazing acting and the trailer looks amazing.I also love how the characters look older now.
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YobolionDec 24, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blah blah like A New Hope! Return of the Jedi was like a New Hope, all that time on Tatooine and then blowing up another Death Star with some teddy bears thrown in! Essentially that is Star Wars! In the next film the baddies will seek revenge by capturing some resistance members and destroying there base like in Empire Strikes Back! Nobody wants to watch a political film with a jibbering bunny rabbit thrown in for poopy gags!

I'll divide my review into positive and negative

POSITIVE:
Millennium Falcon returns as do only slightly upgraded tie fighters and X-wings! This makes space battle scenes much clearer! Indeed they fight within the planets atmosphere so that is different.

Chewbacca for action scenes is played by an athletic basketball player and he is excellently cast for buddy group scenes and his interplay with The Finn character. Indeed he looks so strong like one of the Neanderthals who could tear a lion apart! Way better than the Peter Mayhew character who had trouble walking without out bow legs in the original trilogy.

Rey played by Daisy Ridley is mostly well acted and was a good protagonist amidst the obvious weirdness of a Star Wars movie.

The Kylo Ren Character was well executed by Adam Driver! He was a way more complex and interesting character than Darth Vader in a New Hope.

Harrison Ford put in a solid performance as Han Solo! Exactly how you imagined Han would end up! I imagine he has been killed off but the way the film was he could just as easily have been saved by Kylo somehow.

Carrie Fisher obviously hasn't looked after herself and all the drugs partying and clinical depression has caught up with her looks and acting ability. She ain't no Madonna or Jamie Lee Curtis that's for sure she says her lines with a weird look in her eye you usually see in people who have institutionalised.

Oscar Isacc is a great actor who can totally change to another character unlike Harisson Ford who mostly plays himself or John Boyega! He was totally different to his ex machina role and acted a spendid interchange with Finn. Sadly he wasn't in the film much but when he appeared his execution was solid!

The Domnhall Gleeson character as were most of the human First Order Officers typical of the toady slimey scum that can be found in the middle management of most medium to large scale companies. Just like the old Imperial officers. I'd like to see more rivalry in the next film with Kylo Ren.

C3PO didn't really appear much only to show off his red arm

R2D2 was mostly deactivated for most of the film

BB8 was a great edition. Far better than the poopy stepping rabbit in the boring prequels. At least nobody fawned all over the droids as if they were giving gratitude to a toaster like Queen Amidala did to R2D2.

The fight scenes with light Sabres were excellent much like untrained people do who grab weapons to kill opponents. Here there was finally real tension as opposed to the dancing sabre fights of the prequels.

NEGATIVES

Boyega seems like the kind of actor who can only play himself. I still liked his character though, many people objected to a black stormtrooper but for me I found him interesting as he could cope well with the action role. I know people dislike enforced political correctness and I have not seen a black actor who can totally change character like Daniel Day Lewis, Anthony Hopkins, Gerrard Depardieu, and not just play themselves. But to be fair Harrison Ford can only play himself in films.

Carrie Fisher can no longer act as Leia. Maybe her bizarre appearance could be described in the next film in that she's had a weird disfiguring spaceship crash.

No boring cliched love story with tedious dialogue like the "course sand" dialogue in episode 2!

For some reason I didn't enjoy the 3D version of this film way too much crap sticking out at you! Some people may like this but you should see both versions of the film before passing judgement.

I'm getting a bit tied of watching 8 stone women kick the crap out of elite fighting soldiers. Even Rhonda Rousey would not be able to overcome these situations. Maybe stun their opponent and escape but not hand the guy a new **** Except of course if she was using her mouth and nagging and moaning at a man but that is a different type of combat. Sadly this featured in the new Mad Max film and was equally laughable. Maybe they just want equality in the acting industry or to pay their stars less by diversifying the workforce making it harder for them to organise against the demands of their employer.

Still some crappy Cgi scenes but it was vastly reduced from the prequels.

Overall go and see it I'll definitely watch it again. :-)… Expand
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dfgngfnghnDec 20, 2015
Like all of the other movies in this series, no emotional content at all. Kinda like watching a cereal commercial, lots of action, but who cares about any of the characters? I had thought that with a new director and new actors, we might beLike all of the other movies in this series, no emotional content at all. Kinda like watching a cereal commercial, lots of action, but who cares about any of the characters? I had thought that with a new director and new actors, we might be able to have some emotional content with the flash and bang, but no luck. Like the other movies in the series, I won't go out of my way to watch it. There are some good action scenes I might stick around to watch, but the whole movie is, although action packed and fast paced, boring.… Expand
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yoshi8869May 23, 2017
Ok. I've been a Star Wars fan since I was 8. I've obsessed over it through my teenage years and into early adulthood. It's my life and is the reason I'm a screenwriter. But this just let me down. When I heard Abrams was directing, I wasOk. I've been a Star Wars fan since I was 8. I've obsessed over it through my teenage years and into early adulthood. It's my life and is the reason I'm a screenwriter. But this just let me down. When I heard Abrams was directing, I was thrilled, but really all this is is a re-hash of A New Hope.

The story is almost a carbon (no pun intended) copy of A New Hope. The Death St--Starkiller Base actually ruins the film for me. How did they pull this off? Like really what is this thing?! The "Nazi" Stormtroopers were cliched and humorous if anything. There was no ability to find a connection to Hosnian Prime because I didn't even know what that was until after the film. There are so many questions and not in an inquisitive manner either. Like, why do we need to descend back into complete galactic chaos again? What was the point of the original trilogies because it seems like this just completely undoes the whole plot of the previous six films. The story is the massive drawback of this film because everything else is just so strong; it's disappointing.

The cinematography saves the weak story, really. The practical effects are gorgeous and a throwback to the original trilogy. It was refreshing. The production team deserves all the praise in the world for this damn-near masterpiece.

The acting is ambitious and strong. Daisey Ridley is a little unconvincing at times and shrinks in comparison to the greats around her, like Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and even Oscar Isaac. However, she has promise and I believe she will steal the spotlight by the of the trilogy. Worth nothing, Adam Driver is the best part of this movie. He does a stunning job. His character is almost exactly what I wish Anakin was in Revenge of the Sith or even Attack of the Clones. Much praise to Driver.

I do expect very great things going forward, despite the rocky start. 7.25/10… Expand
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TriggatomicDec 20, 2015
I was expecting more from this movie, however it still did fascinate me at some parts. It isn't great but it's pretty good, I enjoyed watching it but as I said I expected much more from a Star Wars movie.
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flatblack13Dec 21, 2015
The story is surprisingly closely lifted from the original Star Wars, but still worth seeing. The plot is better than any of the prequels, but the action scenes are a little below Revenge of the Sith. Go see it for the sense of nostalgia,The story is surprisingly closely lifted from the original Star Wars, but still worth seeing. The plot is better than any of the prequels, but the action scenes are a little below Revenge of the Sith. Go see it for the sense of nostalgia, that it relies heavily on, but don't expect anything new.… Expand
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DarthNihilusDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like the film's villain, Kylo Ren, I'm torn between the light and the dark. The fan in me wants to love this movie but the critic in me is sorely disappointed.

The Good

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

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

The Bad

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

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

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

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

The Phantom Menace (The Sith reappear)
Attack of the Clones (The Clone Wars Began)
Revenge of the Sith (The Sith take over the galaxy)
A New Hope (Luke begins the path towards saving the galaxy)
Empire Strikes Back (Vader captures everyone and beats Luke)
Return of the Jedi (Luke defeats Vader and the Emperor)
The Force Awakens (???)… Expand
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ToryBoyDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is this Palpatines new robe? Its been interesting to sit back and read the plethora of reviews lauding this as a cinematic masterpiece as though people are scared to deviate from the party line. I'll say up front, its good fun as a film and a massive improvement over the prequels, a huge, star-killing improvement...but its really not in the same league as IV, V, and VI in terms of story telling.

In essence, there is practically no story at all. There is no background whatsoever to what happened after VI other than things appear to have gone galacitcally pear-shaped. I am guessing that it was Coruscant that got blasted by the Starkiller but its not explicitly stated....nor are the origins of the First Order, their leaders, why they are not using clones, why there is a Resistance and what they are resisting (is the FO actually in charge, was the Republic in charge...is the Resistance fighting the Republic or someone else?).

Then we get onto the need to suspend disbelief in all known laws of physics and human behaviour; now I know SW is not known for worrying about these trivialities, but seriously - the Rebel, I mean Resistance, base could tell instantly that Coruscant(?) had been destroyed...and never mind Rei seeing the Starkillers blast in the sky of whatever planet she was on (seriously, I've forgotten already). We also have to believe that bad-ass Briene, sorry I mean Capt Phasma, would lower the shields to the entire planet without putting up the slightest hint of resistance thus allowing about 12 (probably fewer) x-wings to destroy the whole place after only setting off 10 mins earlier? And that every storm trooper in the galaxy personally knows Fin is a traitor? Small world indeed. There are many more examples of this, but you get the picture.

People criticized Lucas a lot for the prequels and rightly so; they were dreadful on every level. But put those to one side, and how many 40 year olds today spent....basically there whole lives quoting star wars lines....I dont recall a single quote-worthy line from this film and that is one of the big let-downs, its all spectacle and no substance. The baddies are particularly wimpy, with Supreme Leader Snoke looking very digital and comical in appearance....Palpatine would use him as a pinata.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it. I will get the blue-ray collectors edition when its out, I have a BB-8 rolling around on my desk, Santa will be delivering several SW toys to my kids this year.....and I can't say this enough, its a MONUMENTAL improvement over the prequels; the return to physical environments instead of the sterile, digital worlds we saw last time has an imeasurable impact on what we experience and the assembled cast all excel except possibly for Kylo Ren who really needs to man-up a bit more.

If its done one thing its re-affirmed just how amazing IV, V, and VI were in their day and although its left me feeling fairly entertained, its also left me feeling more than a little bit let down in terms of what it could have been if just a little bit more time was spent on the script and a little bit less time spent on hype.… Expand
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CPLPDec 22, 2015
As a Star Wars fan, I would sit through every one from beginning to end, no questions asked. I loved the acting to this film, the plot, and the direction in the stand alone movie was great.

When it was said and done at the end, I was moreAs a Star Wars fan, I would sit through every one from beginning to end, no questions asked. I loved the acting to this film, the plot, and the direction in the stand alone movie was great.

When it was said and done at the end, I was more underwhelmed with the experience than I was optimistic and that is why it received a 7. I was more 'meh' at the end movie than when I went into it excited, thinking I could have probably waited until a few weeks later, regardless of the spoilers. I think J.J. Abrams left me more disappointed than anything.… Expand
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jeffersonyuvensDec 25, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i consider myself as a star wars fan , but i'm slightly disappointed with this movie . it's true that j.j abrams made cool and badass movie but aside from that , the plot and storyline quite boring and repetitive , this happened in star wars VII , it's basically just remake of the original triology (a new hope) just the characters are different and j.j abrams put some of his touch to this movie… Expand
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ethan_ameranDec 25, 2015
So just meanderings for Star Wars The Force Awakens (no spoilers). Every professional reviewer (that I've seen) and fan has basically peed all over themselves with glee stating this is either the best or second best (behind The Empire StrikesSo just meanderings for Star Wars The Force Awakens (no spoilers). Every professional reviewer (that I've seen) and fan has basically peed all over themselves with glee stating this is either the best or second best (behind The Empire Strikes Back) 'Wars film ever. I really think that this is exaggerated in that the Lucas Prequels Episodes 1-3 were so CGI heavy, plot light, and basically added nothing to the franchise story that the bar was set EXTREMELY low expectation-wise to begin with. Add to that the fact that J.J. rebooted Star Trek a story-lite, action-driven, WB infused, fight laden, explosive caricature of it's former plot driven incarnations further cooled expectations of the new Star Wars trilogy under his direction. I think only the fact that it is a modestly story driven film, using actual sets, ships, and characters/extras that it completely eclipses the Lucas prequels. Add to that it's been 10 years since there's been a Star Wars movie, the fandom hunger is present for anything, especially something resembling the original trilogy glory. J.J. delivers in that respect but to be objective and not caught up in the "here and now" of the revival moment. The Force Awakens is no where near the richness of Empire Strikes Back and likely falls short of the birth of the franchise in A New Hope. At best I'd say it competes mightily for third place against Return of the Jedi. Frankly if not for the annoying Ewoks and laughable failing of the Imperial forces against said stick-wielding monkeys in Return, this new film would easily fall to fourth best of seven in the current franchise run. While it is heads above the Lucas toy sale driven aims of the prequels it still smacks of a dumbing down to appeal to the Facebook scrolling masses and fails to fully vest yourself to the characters and story as the original trilogy did. The one thing that absolutely drove me nuts is that (especially) the two new main characters were always pantingly breathless in multiple scenes in the movie. All this heavy breathing became really like nails on a chalkboard for me. If you movie is really THAT action-packed that your main characters have to pant through the film either pretend they're super-human and let them stop panting or else cut down on jumping from one action sequence, to another, to another, to another and perhaps fill those gaps with plot and character development.… Expand
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oneNilDec 29, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Go see the movie. That being said, it was a bit disappointing. I was expecting something epic, and while it had some epic elements, it failed to combine them all into a work of art.

Best-
1. Daisy Ridley: She did a great job in the role, albeit some of the writing was a bit off. Not really her fault.

2. Poe Dameron: Basically the new Han Solo. A lot of the wholesale ripoffs from the previous movies bothered me, but in addition to being a good character, the acting was spot on. I wish we could have seen more of him.

3. The Grit: Abrams flawlessly executed the "feel" of the original movies.

4. BB-8: Lovable droid, that's basically the modern R2-D2. Will be a money making machine for Disney. Seems like they stole him out of WALL-E, though.

Good-
1. Lightsabre fights: I'm simply remarking on the quality of fighting, not anything else. The acrobatics from the prequels was fun, but the style of this and the originals is more dramatic.

2. Kylo Ren's Costume design: Looks and feels the part.

3. Modernization: what I mean is that they've updated the ships, etc. Think about what a mini-cooper looked like in the 70s and what it looks like today. It's a similar thing with the TIE Fighters and X-Wings.

4. Return of original cast members: With one exception (discussed below), the original cast was used properly.

Bad-
1. You could see the big ending coming from a mile away. I mean... cmon.

2. Carrie Fisher has come a long way since the metal slave bikini days. Obviously she's aged and nobody is expecting a sex symbol, but her acting and characterization are off.

3. The writing. I'll just lump it all in here. There's some good parts, but there's also some horrible parts. There's humor laden throughout the movie, but I think I laughed once or twice. Speaking of which, there's way too much humor as well. This is supposed to be an action/drama with just SOME comedic relief.

Worst -
1. Kylo Ren: I'm not sure if he's supposed to appeal to the post-millennial generation, or if he's supposed to come across like a spoiled brat who just had someone spit in his cereal. He started off great, but quickly fell apart as soon as Poe talked back to him. Vader would have never put up with that. I hope his character changes in the following movies.

2. The Plot, and overall rehash: This was basically a wholesale ripoff of A New Hope. I know just about everyone's said that so far, but it was quite annoying. I don't mind nostalgia. For example, when Poe and Finn escape in a TIE fighter and shoot down their pursuers, it's identical to when Han and Luke escape the Death Star and shoot down TIE fighters. That part is fine on its own and works when done with subtlety, but comes off as corny when pervasive throughout the whole movie.

3. Character development: How are Poe and Finn are somehow best friends at the end of the movie, but only met for 30 minutes? I guess I'm fine with a Stormtrooper becoming good, but it happens more or less instantaneously. There was no internal confrontation, just a blood smear and boom he's a good guy now. Also, if he was basically just a janitor, why was he in a raiding party to destroy that village? Makes no sense.

The whole part where Rey yells at Finn for holding hand could have been done so much better. I think she yells at him 4 or 5 times not to help her. Just do it once and leave the 4 other times out. You accomplish your social justice agenda without over-doing it, and save a few seconds you could use on developing someone else's character. Plus this whole part made her seem like a child, when the goal was the opposite. I could go on about the character development, but will leave it at that.

4. Hand Holding the Audience: I'll use another example to illustrate. Poe basically runs train on a bunch of First Order TIE fighters while ground troops for both sides are also fighting. In the midst of this Finn exclaims something to the effect of "whoa that's one awesome pilot." I just watched him down like 6 enemies in a row while dodging blasters and doing barrel-rolls. I don't need a character in the movie to tell me that. Plus, why is Finn looking at the air battle when he could get shot any moment?

5. Finn cannot use a lightsaber. They never should have put this in the movie. Also, no way Rey can crush Kylo Ren in a lightsaber fight like she did. Even though he was shot, there's no way. It took Luke, one of the greatest Jedi ever, 3 movies to get on that level and she does it in one? I call BS.… Expand
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HnarquDec 29, 2015
Great movie, but too much seemed like Episode IV. It followed "The Hero's Journey" trope too much, and, while entertained, I sat through the movie waiting for something different.
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alexaka1Dec 31, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR
They played it safe, They've gone full Marvel and played it safe to be successful. A lot of the movie does things wrong, (twists are introduced poorly). The twists are **** amazing. I loved the who's who aspect of it, but it's presented the worst way possible.
Imagine if Darth Vader told Luke he was his father on the phone, while calling him for the first time in his life. And no introduction, just: "Hey, I'm Darth Vader, your father."
Worst presentation. the fact of who is who's father is good, interesting spin to the story, but how it's just said as a fact was a disaster.… Expand
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BorgorosJan 1, 2016
This movie have indeed awaken my interest in Star Wars again. I have seen the original trilogy countless times, and this is just what a new trilogy needs. In every way! I've seen it 2 times, and the second time gave me even more. It has someThis movie have indeed awaken my interest in Star Wars again. I have seen the original trilogy countless times, and this is just what a new trilogy needs. In every way! I've seen it 2 times, and the second time gave me even more. It has some similarities to ep. 4, but the main plot is its own. The Force and Luke truly guides Rey when things intensifies.

The hate this movie gets from people is weird, but when the 2 following episodes are out the haters and trolls will see that their negativity didnt hold. Its a Trend to be over the top negative these days... To give this movie a 0 is just too stupid to be taken seriously.… Expand
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ManamnaJan 4, 2016
Good start but so un-original in parts...pity I was hoping for a totally new fork in the story. But good start and can be built upon now to a new story hopefully with some better light saber fights :P ...
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Megatron_Jan 4, 2016
All I hear, is that this movie is better than the prequels... If the last thing I ate was feces, then anything would taste good. This story parallels a weak Star Wars "IV,V" so bad, it's pathetic. Within the first 10 minutes I could tellAll I hear, is that this movie is better than the prequels... If the last thing I ate was feces, then anything would taste good. This story parallels a weak Star Wars "IV,V" so bad, it's pathetic. Within the first 10 minutes I could tell you the entire outcome. Very foretelling. Typical Hollywood rehashing. I felt like it was Star Wars had married a weak Hunger Games and this was their off-spring. Flying a spacecraft in Hyper speed with no previous experience and seriously, light saber fighting a Sith with no training, and winning. Not even Vader/Anakin was that powerful. Kylo Ren's (Sith) temper tantrums are not typical of a Jedi or a Sith. I never saw Vader stomp his feet and wield his light saber recklessly all pissed off. He just replaced (killed) you. Control your emotions. I expected better one-on-one fight scenes. Darth Maul fighting was what I was expecting, and I got Peter Pan. Enjoyed seeing the old cast. Not a bad movie, but don't set high expectations. The kids will like it. Episodes I and II were awful (except for Darth Maul), III was decent, and IV, V, and VI were sweet!!. Episode VII Force Awakens is just "decent". Not a movie I would watch over and over. Had lots of action and excitement. And of course, the typical scam... leave the ending open for us to come and throw more money at you in a couple of years. Good Luck... and May the Force be with You!!!… Expand
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