Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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JackalsonAug 4, 2022
It is not faithful to the works of George Lucas. Bad writing and grotesque characters.
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SpecifiqueSep 2, 2022
A terrible, pathetic knock-off of the original trilogy with Disney hoping to get as much money out of it as possible.
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LostLokiJan 30, 2023
A politically correct recreation of George Lucas episode 4 a new hope. The only thing this movie awakened was the flood gate of hatred for the Disney showrunners who decided to peddle this.
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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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Elf-HealerDec 19, 2017
Now with the release of The Last Jedi the first part of the so-called "Modern trilogy" makes even less sense. The excitement of finding map which leads to Luke just vanished, and the beginnings of Rey and Finn are now useless as thisNow with the release of The Last Jedi the first part of the so-called "Modern trilogy" makes even less sense. The excitement of finding map which leads to Luke just vanished, and the beginnings of Rey and Finn are now useless as this characters, according to The Last Jedi, serve just as a bland fillers. Still, The Force Awakens is promising attempt, if you just divide it from its sequel. Not because a lot of original characters appear as a beautiful nostalgia moment, but because it has quite consisted plot and is full of mysteries, which, unfortunately, will never find their passion in the 8th installment. Jedi are dead, and now you can see the emptiness of hope of the 7th episode in its full scale.… Expand
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ukrScorpionMay 1, 2018
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Film so boring and main villain with the face of an offended schoolboy.... + There are no epic battles. 90210
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Kai82Feb 17, 2020
This is how you should start a new trilogy. After the prequels we lost hope that there would be Star Wars movies that feel like the original trilogy. This movie gave us fans what we had hoped for and yes I admit that this is basically like aThis is how you should start a new trilogy. After the prequels we lost hope that there would be Star Wars movies that feel like the original trilogy. This movie gave us fans what we had hoped for and yes I admit that this is basically like a remake of episode 4 A New Hope. It uses the same structure, similar characters and story arcs with good variations. This is a two-sided thing. It can be rated as homage that wants to get the fans back or as creative sellout. You can never please all fans. Some want changes and new stuff others want only more of the same with at max slight variations. For me I like the mixture of old and new and the good set ups for the follow up movies. I could not imagine that everything was wasted there but that will be described in my review for The Last Jedi and has nothing to do with this movie. I will explain what this movie does well: The set up and characters. You create a new scenario and nothing is more interesting than that Luke Skywalker has vanished without a trace as the remnants of the Empire have grown in power as the First Order and threaten the galaxy again. It creates a mystery that we care for and a threat we know is a deadly menace. Of cause there is the split in the former rebels that formed the New Republic. Leia was cut of from power as the other leaders became lazy and blind for the threat. She had created her own organization with those loyal to her or aware of the threat. They have not learned from the past. Again something that is realistic, believable and creates a good setting. The story is about the new characters and their journeys. Let start with Daisy Ridley as Rey. She is a strong and good character that was harden by the battle for survival on a dessert plant. There is the critique that she is a Mary Sue character (= Perfect and flawless avatar that is far better than everyone else). I will defend that this is not true in this movie. With the follow up movies I must admit defeat. There she is a Mary Sue. She gets thrown in something she would have never expected and grows on the journey. There is John Boyega as Finn. I would say he is the hidden star of the movie. He is a Stormtropper that is horrified by the First Order and defects to atone for his sins. You can see his struggles and I will praise the actor. Then you have Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron. He is an ace pilot and star of the rebels;-). For the bad guys you have the big bad Supreme Leader Snoke played by Andy Serkis. He is like it should be in the first movie of a trilogy. Mysterious, powerful, impressive and threatening. Again a good set up because you want to know more about him. Then you have Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. He is a Darth Vader fanboy that wants to be like him. That sounds negative but is actually good. He fights the battle of the persons he is vs the person he wants to be. Then another good new character. Domhall Gleeson as General Hux. He is a high ranking leader in the First Order and a rival to Kylo Ren. He is really skilled (got demoted to incompetent moron in the sequel) and has the disadvantage that he can not use the Force. Their dynamic and rivalry is remarkable and again a good set up for the future. The old characters were used less but mostly good. Leia had a fitting role and does a really good job as aged but still will-strong leader. I must mention that Han was discarded after he had a satisfying role. The most fitting description I have seen was on YouTube at the Nostalgic Critic. He made a parody that Leia made Han sign a live insurance and gave him a red shirt before he left (Dialog: Wrong franchise. No, also rebooted by J. J. Abrams so it is valid;-). It is so true and foreseeable. Chewbacca is Chewbacca and always good. Overall I will praise J. J. Abrams. He knows how to start a trilogy and the set ups are superb. This had so much potential and had revitalized the Star Wars movies. But then came the sequels and I must warn you. I would rather watch Jar Jar a Star Wars story or the in famous Star Wars Christmas special (George Lucas would destroy every copy if he could do it). Bonus Star Wars knowledge: There is the Darth Jar Jar theory that he is a master manipulator and Sith Master that uses this persona as disguise. There is a lot to it. He falls up the ranks, is always at the right places at the right time, shows some incredible abilities and survives dangerous encounters that got other far more capable people killed. Just watch the video. It is the most you can get out of that character and was entertaining.… Expand
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Razrback16Jan 7, 2022
Of the "sequel trilogy" (which I will never acknowledge as canon), this one is the least offensive. There are still tons of plot holes and woke bs in it, but it's the most...tolerable. Thankfully I never bought it, and just watched it at aOf the "sequel trilogy" (which I will never acknowledge as canon), this one is the least offensive. There are still tons of plot holes and woke bs in it, but it's the most...tolerable. Thankfully I never bought it, and just watched it at a friend's house. Would never recommend spending money on this. Disney Star Wars is a joke at this point, they are literally killing the franchise.… Expand
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ShellbyC__GT500Jul 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ah! The first star wars movie in 10 or so years. I wonder what they will do. oh another death star? very creative Disney.… Expand
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CarewolfNov 2, 2017
Boring and predictable. Mediocre acting, mediocre action, the worst of the worst story telling ever put to film. All in all, slightly better than the prequels, but not recommended.
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macro_zorkiSep 7, 2022
What a disapointment. Disney missed to tell a great story and instead remade the old movies without a soul. shame on you disney. we live in a time where big cooperations buy the creations of great people and milk it to death. shame on you disney.
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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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superbatMay 20, 2020
The Force Awakens is not a bad movie. The action and visuals are great. A few of the new characters are great. The main problem with this movie is the story, which borrows heavily from A New Hope. Because of the cliche story, the film lacksThe Force Awakens is not a bad movie. The action and visuals are great. A few of the new characters are great. The main problem with this movie is the story, which borrows heavily from A New Hope. Because of the cliche story, the film lacks the originality and freshness that it should have. The film also raises questions which ultimately aren't answered, or at least answered well, in the later films.… Expand
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UnevenerSauceMay 30, 2017
Might as well of watched a new hope. No imagination in the story, from pretty much the same trench run to finding a Jedi on a sand planet that's poor. Wouldn't watch again. A disappointment from Disneys first attempt at the Star WarsMight as well of watched a new hope. No imagination in the story, from pretty much the same trench run to finding a Jedi on a sand planet that's poor. Wouldn't watch again. A disappointment from Disneys first attempt at the Star Wars films(not including any animated ones)… Expand
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geekroDec 28, 2017
SW 7 is like a a super model, it's fun and pretty, but it lacks some meat. And seriously, i could stop here.

The story is inexistent, we have a so called new republic, but, what is it? 3 planets and a Fleet of a dozen spaceship. A group ofSW 7 is like a a super model, it's fun and pretty, but it lacks some meat. And seriously, i could stop here.

The story is inexistent, we have a so called new republic, but, what is it? 3 planets and a Fleet of a dozen spaceship. A group of extremist, hiding in an unknown sector, called 'the fisrt order' with a Supreme leader named 'Snoke'.
A group of rebels, named 'The resistance' who fight the first order and are leaded by Leia.

None of the characters are really detailled, they don't have motive, they don't have past or trauma.
None of the groups are detailled, we know the Resistance fight the first Order, but we don't knwo why. In SW4, we didn't knew all the backstory at first, but we had a lot more information. We knew their was an evil Empire that ruled the galaxy, that a group of rebels try to resist and the protagoist were well introduced. Luke is a yound adult who dream of becoming a pilot, he trained whenever he can. He has a motive to fight and follow obiwan, the Empire has killed all of his family (he also discover he is a Jedi). Han, obiwan, dark vador, leia, they all were finely introduced, even if we didn't know much of their past.

In the 7, i seriously don't know why Rey left Jakku, she could have found a hideout, and start over somewhere else on the planet. Finn want to flee, why? He is brainwashed and trained since his childhood, why do he want to flee? and why do he change his mind and start fighting back when he knew there is no hope to win ? Poe is useless, he has no past, no motive, he abandoned BB-8 and his mission in a heartbeat, is that a rebel hero ?
Kylo Ren is an angry child, he obey Snoke because. And why do he want to be the heir of dark vador ? Why can't he use the force when he fight? He's powerful but easily beaten by a coward and a young untrained force user... Is that an antagonist for a movie ? He is ridiculous ! He could have been so much better.

How, and why do they change the way light speed work? Seriously, you can go out of light speed near a planet now ? So, why didn't they used cargos full of explosives to destroy the starkiller, just send them waves after waves piloted by droids. Problem solved. And to destroy the other spaceship, just use the x-wings as a light speed missile. Ah, and the plan to find Luke... Seriously, a f*****g map with a 'road'... If you only have a part of that map, you can easily find that planet with another map of the galaxy. And even, if you don't have the exact planet, you can just send multiple team to search in the blank zone. I could go on, and on, but it need to stop, as this trilogy.… Expand
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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017
Touches on all the Star Wars nostalgia but fails to be more than just another Star Wars film. Considering that most of the audience will have seen the previous 7 films, it could have done much better. Loses points for that. Still, a must seeTouches on all the Star Wars nostalgia but fails to be more than just another Star Wars film. Considering that most of the audience will have seen the previous 7 films, it could have done much better. Loses points for that. Still, a must see film for fans of the genre.… Expand
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KirleDec 9, 2021
Boring but still digestible.. it seems to me that Disney is starting a sjw agenda with this one.. unfortunately, instead of considering the long term fans, this movie seems to be made for the masses.
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KyBaJan 2, 2018
Despite many defects of the films and some disturbing aspects, I prefer it to SW8 because it is a Star Wars and not the 8, which in contrast is only an action movie
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ArquireJan 16, 2018
Borrows far too much from A New Hope, while also doing it worse. Rey is a boring character with few limitations and nearly no room to grow. Kylo is an interesting character, and a welcome addition if he can be more fleshed out. However, it'sBorrows far too much from A New Hope, while also doing it worse. Rey is a boring character with few limitations and nearly no room to grow. Kylo is an interesting character, and a welcome addition if he can be more fleshed out. However, it's disappointing to see so many wasted opportunities.… Expand
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LightPothJan 24, 2018
Not an amazing first time watching but it sure does get better for age in my opinion.
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
Great movie ( my opinion ) yeah it is kind off the same as a new hope, but i don't care too much about that. i love this movie. after the disapointing prequels we finaly good a GOOD star wars movie that had the feel of the originals. SomeGreat movie ( my opinion ) yeah it is kind off the same as a new hope, but i don't care too much about that. i love this movie. after the disapointing prequels we finaly good a GOOD star wars movie that had the feel of the originals. Some peaple say that rey is too strong and too good at everything. I dont care, luke blow up the f*cking death star in his first X-Wing flight ( his first flight in space in general with him being the pilot)… Expand
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D45T4NOct 3, 2021
This movie was a promise for something bigger to reveal later. The promise was false.
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Mikibruno02May 8, 2020
Il film getta le basi per un'interessante trilogia moderna della saga fantascientifica più bella della storia del cinema. Gli attori sono molto bravi, in particolare Adam Driver nei panni di Kylo Ren. La trama è avvincente e deliziosa. LaIl film getta le basi per un'interessante trilogia moderna della saga fantascientifica più bella della storia del cinema. Gli attori sono molto bravi, in particolare Adam Driver nei panni di Kylo Ren. La trama è avvincente e deliziosa. La colonna sonora di John Williams include nuovi temi molto belli. È un po' lento in alcune parti, la regia è buona e gli effetti speciali sono ottimi. Buon film.… Expand
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WapitikevMar 11, 2019
A great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopersA great 1st half heads right into the trash compactor (and not in a good way) almost immediately after Rey's Force-vision. The nonsense and OT ripoffs come at you fast and furious after that. Finn's potential as a firebrand for stormtroopers within the 1st order to defect and fight their slave-masters is utterly wasted. Instead, he becomes the comic relief janitor on DeathStar 3.0. Rey's mysterious force-powers (because she is a clone of Luke Skywalker's right hand, severed by Vader on Cloud City) begin to manifest without any concrete explanation, making her character arc baffling and un-earned. Han Solo dies before the band can get back together. Luke is exiled to an island for no specific reason. Phasma is a coward instead of the strong female warrior the marketing sold us. Kylo is diminished as a villain the instant he takes off his mask. The list could go on and on. Not recommended.… Expand
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SoulstoneMar 19, 2020
While I don't like it nearly as much anymore as I did when I first saw it, I still think The Force Awakens is a good movie. Even though TLJ and TROS brought my enjoyment of it down a bit, I still enjoy the story, the endless entertainment,While I don't like it nearly as much anymore as I did when I first saw it, I still think The Force Awakens is a good movie. Even though TLJ and TROS brought my enjoyment of it down a bit, I still enjoy the story, the endless entertainment, the acting, the action and the humor.… Expand
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Nhguav5Oct 20, 2019
Amazing. The only complaint is the rehash of episode 4. Besides that, acting, dialogue, music, pace, everything great!
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tuxpingviiniJul 25, 2023
What a loathsome, ass-sucking **** heap. People like to blame Rian Johnson, but this film laid out the groundwork.
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ToastmasterJan 23, 2020
The best in the new trilogy, it sets up alot of good characters sadly the next two installments didn't carry it through.
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Jesster93Jan 31, 2020
This movie is phenomenal! It feels like classic Star Wars, but with new characters and new settings. The reason why this movie has gotten so much praise from both critics and fans is because it’s a great movie. There really aren’t many peopleThis movie is phenomenal! It feels like classic Star Wars, but with new characters and new settings. The reason why this movie has gotten so much praise from both critics and fans is because it’s a great movie. There really aren’t many people who dislike this movie for good reasons. Most of the hate this movie gets is from conformists who like to trash popular things just to look “cool”.

There is also a subsection of anti-SJWs who feel they can’t like this movie because they see it as “feminist propaganda”. Look, I’m very anti-SJW, and I think modern feminism is a joke. However, there is no SJW or feminist agenda in The Force Awakens. Just because a movie has a female lead doesn’t mean it’s “woke”. Calm down, anti-SJWs! You make us all look bad!

As for the people who dislike the movie because you think it’s derivative, that’s fine. That is a valid criticism. Even I acknowledge the fact that there are a few similarities between this movie and A New Hope. It doesn’t bother me, though; I personally see it as paying homage to the original trilogy, and I really don’t think the two movies are all THAT similar. There’s nothing wrong with disliking a movie because you find it flawed. But disliking a movie just because it’s trendy to hate it or because it has a female lead is just stupid.… Expand
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MichaelTheSlavMar 31, 2021
This movie’s greatest crime is being a NH ripoff, in turn rendering the whole OT void by returning to the starting point. So why did so many fans like this movie at first? I think the biggest factor was nostalgia. There hasn’t been a properThis movie’s greatest crime is being a NH ripoff, in turn rendering the whole OT void by returning to the starting point. So why did so many fans like this movie at first? I think the biggest factor was nostalgia. There hasn’t been a proper SW movie since ROTS so hearing the opening theme WILL give all people in the theater strong emotions. There are numerous less than subtle references to the OT throughout the film as well. The whole excitement can be brought to one single point: Wow, I can’t believe we have a new SW movie, this is so amazing! Yeah, as if SW itself doesn’t teach people not to be blinded by their emotions.

I was guilty of this myself, I was so focused on nostalgia at first. But after coming home from the cinema and giving the movie some actual reasonable thought I was really disappointed by how they made it. But I still was willing to see the next they do. Maybe the 8th part will be better. Yeah, about that…… Expand
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Pedda11Jan 5, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Extendet Universe died for this...

This movie is like dangeling keys infront of a toddler.
I once was a huge Star Wars fan, reading the books playing the games and watched the Original Trilogy at least once a year.
TFA is a bad ripoff of A New Hope, the main protagonist is a bland Mary Sue, the other protagonist is a bumbeling idiot, they have a little robot with them wich is a R2D2 ripoff, they need to destroy a bigger Deathstar, MaRey Sue is from a desertplanet and finds not R2D2 wich has information the Empire... the First Order needs(sounds familiar). They coincidentaly find the Milenium Falcon wich MaRey Sue can fly like a pro to escape the not Empire, they coincidentaly meet Han Solo a few minutes later who coincidentaly was near and scanned for the Falcon, coincidentaly Hans enemys (some guys he ripped of) arrive a few minutes later, after that they fly to a cantina Bar where coincidentaly Lukes old Lightsaber is stored.
Just a few examples of the bad writing.
The villian is a bad copy of Vader and the other villian is a bad copy of the Emperor but with a bigger hologram.

If you want episode seven read the Timothy Zahn books or listen to the Audiobooks.… Expand
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ItzChristian25Sep 24, 2020
The only good Disney Star wars movie and was a good start to sequel trilogy. Rey is a mary sue and too bad the rest of the sequel trilogy sucks which makes this movie go down from an 8 to a 7
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Dev122Jul 18, 2020
I absolutely had a blast from start to finish in this movie. It's everything you'd want and more from a Star Wars movie. From the music to the action, to the interesting characters (old and new). It's definitely one of my all-time favoriteI absolutely had a blast from start to finish in this movie. It's everything you'd want and more from a Star Wars movie. From the music to the action, to the interesting characters (old and new). It's definitely one of my all-time favorite Star Wars films.… Expand
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Clive_cowanJul 30, 2020
I expect better. The fact that its s a copy of episode 3 is really sad. But as a film it is good and lays a good foundation for the next 2 films.
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
I liked Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens it felt like a soft reboot.
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SirSplendidSep 11, 2020
all they needed to do was focus on the search for luke skywalker plot and they could've avoided being branded as a copy of a new hope. oh well. amazing score, good acting and semi competent story telling.
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Morze232Sep 12, 2020
I am constantly looking for darth varder in the film, I wish the story would have been better if she hadn't died, the effects are very good, a film worthy of star wars
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JKGamer76Sep 30, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Introduces us to the characters very well, while presenting us with a justifiable plot.… Expand
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GazMoviesSep 13, 2020
Star Wars was back with a bang I really loved this movie, it is a shame about the next two.
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Agentep99Jan 27, 2022
Even without the context that this has the same story beats as ANH, it is still such a boring movie, when I thought they were going to do something unorthodox (at least for Star Wars) by making a storm trooper the protagonist, theyEven without the context that this has the same story beats as ANH, it is still such a boring movie, when I thought they were going to do something unorthodox (at least for Star Wars) by making a storm trooper the protagonist, they immediately replace him with an archetypical hero character that we have seen a million times before… Expand
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SonatasatFeb 27, 2021
i seem to be the odd one out. I loved star wars since i first saw a new hope and read countless books of the extendeds universe, and contrary to fans who dug as deep into the star wars franchise as i did, i do like episode 3 the most. Buti seem to be the odd one out. I loved star wars since i first saw a new hope and read countless books of the extendeds universe, and contrary to fans who dug as deep into the star wars franchise as i did, i do like episode 3 the most. But Episode 4 is the standard for star wars. Episode 7 just rehashes a new hope shamelessly and banks on fans memories and feelings without adding ANYTHING new or noteworthy. This movie is only to be rated above three, as we now know how the follow up movies performed...even worse. The new triology is a slap in the face of every true star wars fan.… Expand
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TabbouMay 18, 2023
Sorry but this is NOT a good movie : copy paste of episode IV with a overpowered female character and that's all
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Attila16Jun 6, 2021
A movie with potential but the next movies are ruining it, also the lightsaber scenes suck.
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TajikNov 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ужасный фильм, тк фильм просто нелогичный кусок кала. Во первых как кайло рен проиграл обосраной мусорщице? Я понимаю, что у нее есть силы и бла бла бла, но силы и талант без обучения полностью бесполезны. Я никогда не поверю, что она была способна хотя бы держаться против кайло рена, как и обоссаный фил. Во вторых когда в фильме говорилось, что до полной зарядки орудия осталось 2 минуты, началась битва кайло и рей, которая длилась около 5 минут, но в фильме почему то это время было равно полутора минутам. Непродуманный и нелогичный фильм. Смотреть не рекоммендую. Не портите впечателение о франшизе в целом.… Expand
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NickTheCritickApr 24, 2022
Luke Skywalker is missing. The map with the place where he hid arouses the attention of many: the First Order, a paramilitary organization that refers to the Galactic Empire trying to restore its authority, and the Resistance, a group ofLuke Skywalker is missing. The map with the place where he hid arouses the attention of many: the First Order, a paramilitary organization that refers to the Galactic Empire trying to restore its authority, and the Resistance, a group of republicans determined to oppose authoritarianism of First Order. When Kylo Ren, Darth Vader's evil pantomime, discovers that the map is inside a droid, a relentless manhunt is unleashed, involving Finn, a Stormtrooper who has decided not to kill, and Rey, a girl who lives by reselling junk recovered from spaceships. Several flaws in rhythm and editing.… Expand
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XathiahsFeb 11, 2022
It's a Copy-paste from Episode IV, but worse. To help audience to get used to the new SW universe they ended up copying the story, the scheme and the emotional cliffhanger from the first movie. Barely good.
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AussieduckJun 11, 2022
The best of the new trilogy, but still an utter disappointment. Painful to think about what a missed opportunity this was.
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LlameDec 16, 2017
A below mediocre movie made even worse by it's sequel, The Last Jedi. The plot is a disjointed mess with tons of unaswered questions. Well with the sequel out just know that 90% of them won't be answered, in fact that movie raises even more,A below mediocre movie made even worse by it's sequel, The Last Jedi. The plot is a disjointed mess with tons of unaswered questions. Well with the sequel out just know that 90% of them won't be answered, in fact that movie raises even more, and the ones that do get answered are done in unsatisfying way that laughs in the face established lore and characters.… Expand
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evokingsSep 8, 2016
There was some good and bad things about this movie...okay I like the return to a universe that looks more gritty and used as opposed to all shiny and new. I feel its overall a better movie then episodes 1-3 of star wars, I wish there wasThere was some good and bad things about this movie...okay I like the return to a universe that looks more gritty and used as opposed to all shiny and new. I feel its overall a better movie then episodes 1-3 of star wars, I wish there was more of an empire strikes back feel to this film but it's more like a mix of a new hope and the phantom menace, to be fair it's not that bad, but I wish there was some more dialog about what is going on for certain events/places etc,it feels like there is an odd looming theme and were supposed to automatically accept what it presents us with. I feel the soundtrack was well put together this is overall a good movie.… Expand
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andyviciusDec 28, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. together with episode viii, the worst of all star wars films.if you are a long time fan of the original trilogy, you will hate the force awakens. this movie is an exact copy of episode 4 "a new hope"!! disney ruined the saga forever. rogue one is the only great thing they have done so far.… Expand
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abydosMar 25, 2017
The worst Star Wars movie ever. Not give new things only the old one story. "Deathstar" khm... again a planet destroyer super weapon, again weak rebellion and the worst "empire" ever
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CinemaphileJul 29, 2016
This disjointed, meandering, joyless belly flop makes Star Trek Into Darkness look like an Oscar contender. The golden goose has been eviscerated and there's no golden egg to be found. However, there are many recycled Easter eggs to be found.
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Skipper81GerAug 12, 2017
Starwars history is repeated in this part and at the same time makes a new beginning. The film is (in spite of beautiful pictures, sound, actor) very disappointing, which is supported by the age release from 12, only to attract more audienceStarwars history is repeated in this part and at the same time makes a new beginning. The film is (in spite of beautiful pictures, sound, actor) very disappointing, which is supported by the age release from 12, only to attract more audience to the cinema.… Expand
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xlt3000Dec 6, 2017
Flashy film without substance.
None of the plot follows logically the previous SW films, its obvious Disney is just rehashing the original trilogy to milk the franchise. Some solid character performances (Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, etc).
Also ifFlashy film without substance.
None of the plot follows logically the previous SW films, its obvious Disney is just rehashing the original trilogy to milk the franchise. Some solid character performances (Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, etc).

Also if you know JJ Abrams and what he produces, you can imagine what this film is.
JJ Abrams takes amazing franchises, like the Star Trek franchise, and makes a visually impressive film (lots of boom boom, special effects, etc) hiding what is essentially crap in terms of substance (weak plot, weak writing, etc) and ruining franchises. This is a director essentially without creative drive. He shouldn't be a director. Some call him an "engineer" and not a creative, which I would agree with. He "engineers" great packages/films, he just doesnt create anything new.

In Force Awakens you have the superficial effects. Great lightsaber sounds, great lightsaber and blaster effects, great explosions, great flying sequences, etc. All better than anything Lucas made before. But hiding behind that is a crappy storyline that makes no sense, and essentially a huge spitting in the face of what Star Wars represent. It's hollywood at its finest: "Come come B movie crowd, pay for the ticket, buy the merchandise. Doesnt matter if we produce crap as long as it sells".

My only hope is the second and third film. That they somehow salvage this giant pile of *** *** and take a minimum of artistic risk.… Expand
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MovieManiac75Sep 22, 2018
Worst Star Wars movie ever Disney ruined the Starwars franchise by Killing fans favorites characters and creating new boring characters and boring stories boring vilains an insult to the fans
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mAg1Cb0XJun 20, 2016
A great cast that were totally let down by the poor plotting and terrible retconning that Disney is desperately trying to do to Star Wars. Star Wars have always been very brand aware, but this film took it to new heights. It was a rehash ofA great cast that were totally let down by the poor plotting and terrible retconning that Disney is desperately trying to do to Star Wars. Star Wars have always been very brand aware, but this film took it to new heights. It was a rehash of the original three films, with completely irrational character motivations meaning that I can't take any of the new characters or the old ones seriously. Han Solo is so poorly written that I can imagine that J.J. Abrams basically thought "I loved it when Harrison Ford went off-script in the original trilogy, so I'm just going to let him wing every line in this film". John Boyega's character switches sides in a conflict because he sees his fellow stormtroopers dying for no reason, then proceeds to murder a bunch when he escapes. Then he decides to hinge his entire fate to a girl he just meets because, you know, she's a girl. Such garbage.… Expand
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ZenzukaiJul 18, 2017
This movie is a disgrace to legacy of star wars. Nothing original, just theme park, nostalgia, recycling. Also whats with Rey using the force untrained? Anakin was born from the force but didn't have the kinds of abilities she did. So aThis movie is a disgrace to legacy of star wars. Nothing original, just theme park, nostalgia, recycling. Also whats with Rey using the force untrained? Anakin was born from the force but didn't have the kinds of abilities she did. So a mediocre money grab on a billion dollar brand name.… Expand
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YesmanskyAug 11, 2016
Hoping that the next instalment can be a bit more original but this was a pretty much perfect launch pad for the next generation of Srar Wars movies. It achieves exactly what it needed to and with great aplomb. The foundations are now thereHoping that the next instalment can be a bit more original but this was a pretty much perfect launch pad for the next generation of Srar Wars movies. It achieves exactly what it needed to and with great aplomb. The foundations are now there for a deeper exploration of the characters and themes with Ep8. If Rian Johnson can deliver then Force Awakens will be viewed kindly by history as the introduction to these cool new characters. But Abrams definitely planted some promising seeds.… Expand
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WhereismymindAug 21, 2016
This movie was good. Good was not what I was anticipating, I wanted something as great as the original trilogy. So this movie was disappointing for me, but after re watching it a couple times I must admit it had a lot of good stuff going on.This movie was good. Good was not what I was anticipating, I wanted something as great as the original trilogy. So this movie was disappointing for me, but after re watching it a couple times I must admit it had a lot of good stuff going on.

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

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

Let's wait and see how this movie fits on the big picture of the saga. For now it gets a 7.… Expand
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SarionDec 16, 2018
next to Last Jedi and Phantom Manace - one of the worst Star Wars experience in history. Shameful disgrace this is and nothing more
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Tony1984Dec 28, 2016
The hype didn't match the output. The nostalgia was fantastic and it deserves praise for that, but the rest was basically bland. It's a remake of IV but without the tension. Plot holes abound and even in the land of suspension belief there isThe hype didn't match the output. The nostalgia was fantastic and it deserves praise for that, but the rest was basically bland. It's a remake of IV but without the tension. Plot holes abound and even in the land of suspension belief there is a limit and they shattered that boundary here. Kylo Ren was especially disappointing and I mean really poor.… Expand
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ResuaicataJan 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been dreading writing this review but I knew I had to. Starwars A New H.... I mean the "Force Awakens". This movie is almost a complete copy paste of the original Starwars movie, from beginning to end. Completely unoriginal in everything that it attempts to do. Now for the "Spoiler" section. Harrison Ford returns to the Starwars franchise, but I feel he hated his role/didn't care, which really came across on screen. Also a complete newbie in spacecraft completely schools him in how the Milliniel Falcon works because "Reasons". The Main villain Kylo Ren is a walking joke, he comes across as a 10 year old throwing a temper tantrum over Xbox live, he was trained by Luke Skywalker and Snoke, but somehow manages to get over powered and his a** kicked by again complete "Newbies" to the force/lightsabers. I consider this movie "Decent", the Nostalgia factor really boosts this movies score, but once the Nostalgia is gone/ignored this movie does very little to hold it's own compared to the vast universe George Lucas originally created.… Expand
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jamiejoyceDec 2, 2016
this was a very cool movie, great acting and story and good effects and action. Kylo Ren was a great new character and much more interesting than the other sith characters in Star Wars. John Boyega and Daisy Ridley are very good as Rey andthis was a very cool movie, great acting and story and good effects and action. Kylo Ren was a great new character and much more interesting than the other sith characters in Star Wars. John Boyega and Daisy Ridley are very good as Rey and Finn and I look forward to seeing more of them later. The cute new robot BB8 is great in the Star Wars tradition. Overall this was very good and it compares well to what has gone before. Hopefully maybe we will see more of Luke in the next episode and… Expand
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Volter9Dec 30, 2016
George Lucas would have done it better. The dialogue between rey and finn and that pilot guy(forgot his name) wasn't great, not even good. The good parts of the film were copied from episode 4. But Kylo ren is an interesting character tough,George Lucas would have done it better. The dialogue between rey and finn and that pilot guy(forgot his name) wasn't great, not even good. The good parts of the film were copied from episode 4. But Kylo ren is an interesting character tough, too bad they made him look weak and was made fun of in his first scene. Pls let george lucas direct the next movie… Expand
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XelanakJan 17, 2022
Thanks Disney for this mess,they ruined an epic saga as always.
I dont understand people who dare say this was the best Star Wars ever ...
People are crazy or they like smelly turds
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SheidcraftApr 11, 2018
This is the worst episode in the saga. He's empty and uninteresting, all that Abrams can do is copy it from Lucas. A shame!
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myneeshDec 20, 2017
Is nothing but a fancy reboot and not a patch on the originals. Beat for beat it mirrors a New Hope. New characters that I don't care for and oh Luke gets about 10 seconds in it.
Say what you want about the prequels, at least they had aIs nothing but a fancy reboot and not a patch on the originals. Beat for beat it mirrors a New Hope. New characters that I don't care for and oh Luke gets about 10 seconds in it.
Say what you want about the prequels, at least they had a strong story and introduced new characters, worlds, themes etc. Even in Attack Of The Clones there are some scenes that you really enjoy and can watch again and again. Not so with this. George is missed.… Expand
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MafburDec 23, 2017
Mal guion. Se pueden contar muchas historias y continuaciones de star wars, pero esto que ha hecho disney a parte de remake es destrozar la saga. No es digna de George Lucas. Una burda copia mala de la primera pelicula de star wars.
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sanyosJan 3, 2020
Total failed. I thought that it would be something new and interesting... eh.. one word: Starkiller .... How it can destroy planets so fast from the static point in the galaxy!! ok SW not about real science BUT every child knows how long itTotal failed. I thought that it would be something new and interesting... eh.. one word: Starkiller .... How it can destroy planets so fast from the static point in the galaxy!! ok SW not about real science BUT every child knows how long it takes light to reach the Earth from the other stars: hundreds of years.... ohhhh JJ and KK pls leave the star wars universe because now it's so empty and poor… Expand
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RobertOBrienDec 28, 2015
I won't spoil the big scene but let's just say that even before I knew about it it was the most predictable thing ever. And sadly I can say the same thing about the story. Not because of bad plotting, but because I have seen this plot before.I won't spoil the big scene but let's just say that even before I knew about it it was the most predictable thing ever. And sadly I can say the same thing about the story. Not because of bad plotting, but because I have seen this plot before. Not just in other films but in other Star Wars films. They follow Episode 4's formula to an excessive degree and the film is too derivative to truly recommend for theatres.… Expand
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PumpkinsDec 21, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rey starts the move having no Idea that the Jedi ever existed and at the end she is able to defeat a trained Sith without ever using a light saber before...… Expand
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stevencestareJan 16, 2017
THis is a complete replica of the fourth movie, terrible movie. Some how rey can beat kylo in a sword fight totally unrealistic, this movie is awful. Only reason it has high ratings is because people are drowning in nostalagia. Get over it
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BeetchaAug 17, 2016
A satisfying if unoriginal excursion, this will hopefully lay the foindations of greater things to come. Kylo Ren is the closest this movie comes to achieving greatness.....he is simply one of the most interesting characters we've seen in aA satisfying if unoriginal excursion, this will hopefully lay the foindations of greater things to come. Kylo Ren is the closest this movie comes to achieving greatness.....he is simply one of the most interesting characters we've seen in a Star Wars film. The other characters are enjoyable but somewhat predictable - much like the story itself. A solid 8 out of 10.… Expand
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BanthatraxAug 19, 2016
Id been anticipating this for years and it didnt disappoint. .....okay thsts not strictly true, i was disapointed we didnt get to see more of Luke Skywalker and i think Leia could have been more in tune with the Force rather than just aId been anticipating this for years and it didnt disappoint. .....okay thsts not strictly true, i was disapointed we didnt get to see more of Luke Skywalker and i think Leia could have been more in tune with the Force rather than just a military leader but, apart from that i felt this got everything right and has me desperate for more!… Expand
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BruhahaAug 22, 2016
A decent first attempt by Disney that shows that there intentions with this beloved property are good. It owns the spirit of the original three films which immediately sets it above Lucas own prequels......its less successful at bringing newA decent first attempt by Disney that shows that there intentions with this beloved property are good. It owns the spirit of the original three films which immediately sets it above Lucas own prequels......its less successful at bringing new ideas and images to the table, which Lucas has always excelled. Perhaps if Abrams had been given a chance to work on those prequel scripts we might have gotten a happy medium. All the usual Abrams strengths here, great actors in likeable roles, good set pieces and punchy dialogue, and all the usual faults too - too derivitative and lapses in logic.… Expand
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BatabatabingAug 26, 2016
The Force Awakens probably rates as the fourth best Star Wars movie, I dont think you could make a case that this is better than the first three because they were bursting with creativity and gave us something we hadn't seen before. This wasThe Force Awakens probably rates as the fourth best Star Wars movie, I dont think you could make a case that this is better than the first three because they were bursting with creativity and gave us something we hadn't seen before. This was a magnificent recreation of what has gone before.… Expand
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ForfithfAug 29, 2016
A welcome return to the core values that make Star Wars great. Sure its a facsimile of A New Hope but there are enough original twists to make it worthwhile.
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stefankazimirMay 8, 2016
The entire movie is designed solely to please the fans it completly lacks seriousness and a sence of drama,everything is just so predictable for instance you can predict that kylo ren will kill han solo the same moment you see them togheterThe entire movie is designed solely to please the fans it completly lacks seriousness and a sence of drama,everything is just so predictable for instance you can predict that kylo ren will kill han solo the same moment you see them togheter on that bridge plus the storyline is very unclear and unexplained it is not explained what the first order is and why is the resistance fighting them it simply looks as a bad copy of the empire and the rebels.Acting was ok except that there was too much comedy in some parts of the movie,especially because it seemed that jj abrams desperately tried to make some characters look funny like finn for example,and yes kylo ren sucks.… Expand
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FerzenantJun 12, 2016
Worst SW film ever made: stupid scenario, poor actors play, bad actors setup.
And what is more important - a few retards in Disney decided that the can remade the whole SW universe for just a few weeks, while it took more than thirty yearsWorst SW film ever made: stupid scenario, poor actors play, bad actors setup.
And what is more important - a few retards in Disney decided that the can remade the whole SW universe for just a few weeks, while it took more than thirty years for Lucasarts to create it.

GJ Disney! Please sell SW franchise to someone else.… Expand
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robertoiglesiasJun 18, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this film. It has its flaws like unnecessary characters, filler segments, a lack of originality, and an underwhelming 3rd act, but I still enjoyed this film.
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DounutsMCJan 17, 2016
Ok so i thought that the movie is gonna be great But i expected better . The story is stupid . I wanted a good movie and i got exactly the oposite of a good movie . The charecter Finn is just not key to the story spoiler alert i didnt likeOk so i thought that the movie is gonna be great But i expected better . The story is stupid . I wanted a good movie and i got exactly the oposite of a good movie . The charecter Finn is just not key to the story spoiler alert i didnt like how they just killed off han solo . i hated that Captian Plazma just left the movie . the only thing that was good in the movie was BB-8 he was funnny and just good . I leked that there was the famous frase I've got a bad feeling about this This is a movie thats just an attempt at a star wars film this movie doesnt even deserve this rating At least JJ.Abrams tried to make this movie good but he just failed… Expand
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ThazariMay 7, 2016
Terrible movie that only has the star wars name going for it. Blatant Mary Sue protagonists, silly villains that feel as if they have crawled out of a GI Joe cartoon, story full of plot holes and events that are scientifically impossible (youTerrible movie that only has the star wars name going for it. Blatant Mary Sue protagonists, silly villains that feel as if they have crawled out of a GI Joe cartoon, story full of plot holes and events that are scientifically impossible (you can't instantly see a planet exploding if it is thousands of light years away, duh).… Expand
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MightyPDKApr 25, 2016
I enjoyed myself. The movie was competent, by today's standards, if a little tone-deaf and riddled with plot holes (albeit mostly forgivable ones).

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

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

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

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

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

It's essentially a super-high-budget fan film. Good, but not great. Maybe cutting George out of the planning stage wasn't such a splendid idea after all... He seemed to have a pretty good sense of what feels Star Wars-y. You just need to keep him out of the director's chair and far, far away from the script's dialogue. Then make sure everyone on the planning team knows they are allowed, nay, encouraged, to disagree with him when he's excited about a bad idea. Bam! George Lucas gold. Let's bring him back for at least one or two of the follow-ups. I bet he could elevate their game.… Expand
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russianmetacritNov 24, 2016
This movie is absolute disgrace to all star wars canons! And we scrapped EU for this **** Complete ripoff of fourth episode, except for being bad, very bad. New death star, new same old **** Originality is lost forever!
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Castian77Dec 23, 2016
I Felt like the main heroine had the Mother of Dragons treatment:
They got everything handed down.
She deserved nothing she came by, she is uninteresting until the end of the movie. The "Force is strong in her" is more an excuse than a reasonI Felt like the main heroine had the Mother of Dragons treatment:
They got everything handed down.
She deserved nothing she came by, she is uninteresting until the end of the movie.
The "Force is strong in her" is more an excuse than a reason for her to have every single ability better than everyone else.
All the characters revolved around her and her actions only, every other character personalities changed or were modified to fit this one void character of heroine.

Kylo Ren sucks ass.
Old characters were there just to past the torch to bland awfull new characters stating "This new guys are awesome", but they're not.

The one Stormtrooper with a melee weapon had more interesting background and things to say than the main heroine, and this trooper says just one line and appears 8 seconds in the movie.… Expand
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zaitenDec 14, 2016
IS THE FORCE AWAKENS A REMAKE OF A NEW HOPE? MORE LIKE THE ULTIMATE ANTI-REMAKE: take everything cool about the original and destroy it in the most fan-servicey, patronizing, vapid and moronic way, establishing a cast of despicable,IS THE FORCE AWAKENS A REMAKE OF A NEW HOPE? MORE LIKE THE ULTIMATE ANTI-REMAKE: take everything cool about the original and destroy it in the most fan-servicey, patronizing, vapid and moronic way, establishing a cast of despicable, irrational and hollow characters that pander to an audience of bratty, knowitall, SJW millennial stereotype.
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Luke's tribulations and development? replaced (read: destroyed) by Rey who knows every language (from robot to wookie) is good at everything, is unbeatable, has no weaknesses, has no flaws, has no past, has no acting skills and is completely unrelatable ...but is a woman in a misguidedly politically correct movie —so she gets a pass. Han Solo the cocky renegade with an attitude and badass pilot skills? replaced by Poe at the beginning as a seemingly retro-Han Solo successor, who crashes and dies in the first 15 minutes, but inexplicably shows up in the end, indicating he flaked and quit the most important mission in the entire movie to go chill somewhere until later.
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The funny looking tiny green alien everyone loves for being the ultimate wise sage? replaced by Moz, the new yellow yoda with a vagina, hepatitis-yellow skin and dual anuses for eye-sockets who alerts everyone when Solo arrives at a cantina full of bounty hunters and a shady crowd (thousand-year old my arce) who also claims Chewbacca as her boyfriend, because interspecies lovin' is OK in this misguidedly 'progressive' movie (despite the absolute sexlessness and lack of chemistry amonst all actors). Kylo Ren, a bratty tantrum-trowing wannabe goth poseur, undisciplined and irrational a-hole with zero tactical skills (except Neo's I-can-stop-bullets-with-my-mind (but won't use the force for sh1te over the course of this movie) and also SATAN SABER) who gets nearly owned by Finn and destroyed by Rey in her first day knowing about the force and the very first instance wielding a saber. This dude removes his helmet as soon as he starts interrogating a female prisoner in a humiliating attempt to be liked or something (Imagine Darth Vader removing his helmet the first time he met Leia in Episode IV). Kylo is everything Darth Vader wasn't and apparently knew nothing about grandpa who killed Palpatine, saved the galaxy and redeemed himself to live as a ghost next to yoda and Obi Wan; he could actually be right there by his side to slap some sense into him.
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And then we have new characters like Snoke as the new emperor, except this time a silly CG gollum caricature giant who turns out to be a bizarrely oversized hologram just because he looks …more evil? more menacing? who's he trying to intimidate? his pupil? Then we have Finn, the utterly dumb, useless, compulsive liar who is magically capable of light-sabering around despite being a janitor for the starkiller, who magically knows the single most important weakness of the single most important weapon the first order possesses …but dude is black and this movie is all about multi-race pandering —so he gets a pass. Phasma, the first female storm trooper who does absolutely nothing in the entire movie except being a woman and chickening out to commit the highest treason by selling out the first order in a matter of seconds and being responsible for the death of all her friends, coworkers and literally millions starkiller dwellers.
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Finally we have the senile-squad. Luke cashing the easiest paycheck ever for simply frowning and looking flabbergasted for a few seconds. Leia reprising Leia, except instead of being a strong female badass is now a useless sexagenarian repeating her roll as a rebel, with the same clothes, for the same resistance that overthrew the empire and thus became the status quo/government ruling over the galaxy for the past 30 years. A shameful worthless parent who abandoned her son for no reason whatsoever. Solo as Solo, except now a laughable geriatric caricature of himself who was a war-hero by the end of the episode VI, but went back to smuggling because nothing makes sense in this turd of a movie. Best thing he did was die penetrated by his emo kid. Solo also utters the single most patronizing line in the entire script: "Women always figure out the truth" (you know, because this movie is so politically correct, somebody had to assert that women are naturally wise and know everything, and who better than previously badboy womanizer Han Solo).
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TL;DR The force awakens featured the most boring, unimaginative, unrelatable, unlikeable and badly written characters not only of any Star Wars film but any science fiction or fantasy film ever. Everything about it reeked of fan-service and worst of all: Jar Jar Abrams raped and plundered A New Hope et al while managing to be a bland, cheap and shlocky copy in it's self-referential writing and fan boyish direction. This movie is so bad, the prequels are suddenly better!… Expand
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duckfJun 23, 2016
While it's not completely horrible, it is rather bad. It's entertaining but not what I would expect from a starwars movie. The plot is completely predictable and rather in interesting. When the movie finally started to get interesting...itWhile it's not completely horrible, it is rather bad. It's entertaining but not what I would expect from a starwars movie. The plot is completely predictable and rather in interesting. When the movie finally started to get interesting...it ended. I'm glad I torrented the movie instead of giving a cent to disney.… Expand
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Lone_Wolf_SonesAug 7, 2016
The Force Awakens is a return to form for Star Wars. While I never hated the prequel trilogy; the original trilogy is still the best in my eyes. The plot in the Force Awakens moves at a brisk pace. Perhaps its the pacing that hides one of theThe Force Awakens is a return to form for Star Wars. While I never hated the prequel trilogy; the original trilogy is still the best in my eyes. The plot in the Force Awakens moves at a brisk pace. Perhaps its the pacing that hides one of the biggest underlying issues the Force Awakens has. Upon reflecting on the film you will start to wonder about some notable plot holes that aren't quite explained in the movie. This is all the more evident in that the Force Awakens follows many of the same story beats from A New Hope. The end result feels a bit copy/paste but it doesn't make it a bad film. In some ways perhaps its appropriate that it draws inspiration from a New Hope. That is ultimately what Force Awakens is for the Star Wars franchise. Its a new hope for Star Wars Fans young and old.… Expand
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FallenStarAug 9, 2016
I had a feeling I won't be disappointed by this movie and I'm glad I was right.
While the plot moved really fast, within the time frame of the movie, I think most of the plot elements and characters were greatly handled. I'm glad to see StarI had a feeling I won't be disappointed by this movie and I'm glad I was right.
While the plot moved really fast, within the time frame of the movie, I think most of the plot elements and characters were greatly handled. I'm glad to see Star Wars back in full force.

People have gotten used to hate, I suppose that feeling is easier to spread than appreciation for the effort and love that went into the movie. ( Yes Yes, I'm aware that it was about the money,bla,bla). But to be honest, I think that this movie delivered some justice and it deserves to be Episode VII.

Could've it been better? Perhaps...
Does the plot seem forced? A bit.
Is it a bad movie? Hell no.

I'm looking forward to Episode VIII.… Expand
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mark8J4Dec 20, 2017
This film is a remake of episode 4 and it isn't a real sequel.
Star Wars is George Lucas.
If there isn't George Lucas, there isn't Star Wars.

I am a fan of George's saga, not of Disney's saga.

Disney, you will not receive even a penny from me.
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ScroccoDec 17, 2017
An incredibly disappointing movie, I felt definitely betrayed just by watching this nostalgia-driven attempt to grab cash from an hype accumulated in more than a decade. I'm not going into details because already a lot of people explained theAn incredibly disappointing movie, I felt definitely betrayed just by watching this nostalgia-driven attempt to grab cash from an hype accumulated in more than a decade. I'm not going into details because already a lot of people explained the amount of plot holes, lack of characterisation, and in general, lack of originality. Too sad Lucas decided to sell his own creature just because it was tired of hearing fans whining – I was never one of them, but in a certain way I'm happy to see that the only creative force behind Star Wars was Lucas himself.… Expand
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moothemagiccowDec 22, 2016
the movie was a two hour chase sequence and it ended in the same place it began - with the thing you actually wanted to see. all it did was set up sequels, and hell, maybe prequels, too. it burnt down exposition because, well, the first starthe movie was a two hour chase sequence and it ended in the same place it began - with the thing you actually wanted to see. all it did was set up sequels, and hell, maybe prequels, too. it burnt down exposition because, well, the first star wars didn't have any, and everyone hated all the excess of boring political talk in the prequels. like iron man 2 or batman v superman, it served as a 2+ hour advertisement for future movies like Skywalker's Severed Hand: A Star Wars Story.

despite being a sequel, i have no idea what the hell the first order or a kylo or a snoke or anyone is or why there are a trillion stormtroopers. why the hell did luke skywalker's absence lead to a reversal in power that allowed someone to build a friggin death star? the whole rebellion and its armies of soldiers just fell sideways because one guy left? in the last movie he wasn't in charge of squat.

why would someone build a death star again? why doesn't anyone in star wars have email? everything is communicated by shipping droids across the galaxy.… Expand
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virtualPresenceOct 9, 2016
Film was watchable and entertaining from beginning to the end. It keeps the original star wars style which is quite unique The acting was good. I like the choice of actors. I been reading bad critics on this board but luckily most badFilm was watchable and entertaining from beginning to the end. It keeps the original star wars style which is quite unique The acting was good. I like the choice of actors. I been reading bad critics on this board but luckily most bad mentioned was not seen/detected by me..."..are we sometimes imagine negative aspects of the films or is this a ghost in our head cheating us this is bad this is bad...". However film is watchable and enjoyable.… Expand
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NiteniteAug 31, 2016
Force Awakens was the best movie of last year with great acting, writing and has the soul of Star Wars. This movie has the heart of Star Wars which i wanted to see. And BB-8 is the best droid ever!
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HatersWannaHateOct 3, 2016
Better than prequels and slightly better than Return of the Jedi, but this film lacks the re-watchability of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.

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

It doesn't stick with you the way the first two films did, and the further I get away from the first time I saw it, the more things about the movie bother me--for example, Starkiller Base, and no space battles in a movie called Star Wars… Expand
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ElborJan 5, 2018
The new trilogy excels at the level of inconsistencies, scripting facilities, in superficiality, with a deafening absence of a quality soundtrack.
No captivating narration, characters little charismatic, this film brings nothing good to theThe new trilogy excels at the level of inconsistencies, scripting facilities, in superficiality, with a deafening absence of a quality soundtrack.
No captivating narration, characters little charismatic, this film brings nothing good to the universe.

I have to put a bad note to alert Disney.
I hope they will think about their scenario for the next longer.… Expand
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pyros003Dec 21, 2019
Plain and simply awful. Not much else to say rather than it's a cheap copy of the old movies.
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DexEngineerJun 22, 2020
Many inconsistencies that it's difficult to enjoy this movie. It tries to replicate New Hope... didn't work well. I understand that people who do not know original trilogy or prequels may enjoy this movie, but it's my opinion based onMany inconsistencies that it's difficult to enjoy this movie. It tries to replicate New Hope... didn't work well. I understand that people who do not know original trilogy or prequels may enjoy this movie, but it's my opinion based on assumption that creators are consistent with the story.… Expand
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dabyd1304Feb 2, 2017
Adam Driver es de lo poco salvable en "El Despertar de la Fuerza". No creo que sea coincidencia, que ademas su personaje sea el único que merezca la pena de los mas que cuestionables, y faltos de carisma, nuevos personajes.

El episodio 7Adam Driver es de lo poco salvable en "El Despertar de la Fuerza". No creo que sea coincidencia, que ademas su personaje sea el único que merezca la pena de los mas que cuestionables, y faltos de carisma, nuevos personajes.

El episodio 7 deja a la saga con un argumento interesante, pero bastante alejado de lo que convirtió a Star Wars en una franquicia de éxito.

El director ha creado un batiburrillo con muchos altibajos. Cuando parece que la película va cogiendo forma, siempre se desinfla. El exceso de CGI para impresionar al espectador en 3D la convierte en una más de entre todas las grandes producciones "blockbuster" del Hollywood de hoy día. Es una lástima porque son varios los momentos que ilusiona y que parece que puede tener identidad propia. Pero siempre se estropea con un fanservice de baratillo y acción casi constante, como si necesitaran estas dos cosas para mantener al espectador atento.

No es mala, ni mucho menos. El problema con "The Force Awakens" es que le falta alma. Y no ayuda nada que tenga todos los vicios del cine actual taquillero.… Expand
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metalatraiuJun 15, 2019
This movie is compete trash and has no doubt taken the core of star wars and beat it with a bat. The movie is a space format screw you disney
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