Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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DyliebarAug 3, 2018
J.J. Abrams has made a movie that left me wanting more after the credits started rolling, I am impressed!
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TheJuliePenguinOct 21, 2016
It's hard for me to give this a mixed score because The Force Awakens was a good movie. It had likable characters, great acting, fantastic music, awesome action scenes, good pacing, appropriate emotional cues, basically everything you wouldIt's hard for me to give this a mixed score because The Force Awakens was a good movie. It had likable characters, great acting, fantastic music, awesome action scenes, good pacing, appropriate emotional cues, basically everything you would want from a great movie going experience. I loved the plot, but that should come as no surprise. I saw The Force Awakens because I'm a Star Wars fan and, as a Star Wars fan, I've seen and loved Episode IV. The Force Awakens is the exact same movie with new characters and a revamped death star. For this reason, I felt utterly betrayed by George Lucas by the time the movie was over. Creating all this hype for a new Star Wars trilogy to just give the audience a completely unoriginal plot is nothing other than lazy. I'm willing to cut Lucas some slack, though. The prequels received an unearned amount of hatred simply for doing something different and, given the ratings of TFA, it seems that many fans were so blinded by nostalgia that they really did just want a retelling of the same story. And maybe the goal of this movie was to introduce a new generation to a classic story and recapture the hearts of older fans. Perhaps the next movies will diverge and contain exciting new stories. If this is the case, I will be grateful and probably look back more fondly on TFA. But, based on the ending of the movie, I'm not sure it is.… Expand
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MarionbowzaNov 25, 2016
A more than welcome return to the former glories of the beloved saga. What it lacks in originality it more than makes up for in spirit. A perfectly executed melding of the old with the new, the torch is passed on to a wonderfully portrayedA more than welcome return to the former glories of the beloved saga. What it lacks in originality it more than makes up for in spirit. A perfectly executed melding of the old with the new, the torch is passed on to a wonderfully portrayed new set of heroes who interact delightfully with our old friends.Charming and exciting, the Force Awakens is indeed a New Hope.....for the Star Wars franchise.… Expand
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BranagunJan 2, 2017
A terrific return to form, Abrams' delivers a Star Wars that's strong on character and emotion but weak on story. Kylo Ren is a splendid new villain, BB8 a work of genius and Rey and Finn heroes to get invested in. A good start.
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The_fantastic94May 2, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The latest installment of the "Skywalker Saga" has rather divided its viewers' opinions but as far as I am concerned, this movie brings my favourite franchise back to life in a wonderful way.
I must admit however that it is not a perfect movie. My biggest issues with it are the constant references to "A new hope" and obvious similarities regarding the plot. Furthermore, Supreme Leader Snoke and Maz Kanata do not look as good as the rest of the film, which was not really necessary.
Now to the pros: "The force awakens" stuns me with nearly every single shot, thanks to a very good mixture of practical effects and CGI. The costumes are splendid, the pacing very fast and John Williams' gorgeous music adds to the nostalgic atmosphere. The best thing about TFA is, without a doubt, its characters. Rey, Finn and BB-8 certainly build the heart of this movie. Their harmony is put so well on screen and I am intrigued, how their fates will evolve in Episodes 8 & 9. And of course, seeing Han Solo and Chewbacca regain possession of their Millennium Falcon, is simply breathtaking.
TFA leaves many questions and I am dying to see, how they will be answered.… Expand
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Bugger217Sep 11, 2017
In The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams takes viewers back to the corner of the Star Wars galaxy that they left in 1983, with great new characters and thrilling action. It's familiar territory, for better or worse. More for the better, I think. TheIn The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams takes viewers back to the corner of the Star Wars galaxy that they left in 1983, with great new characters and thrilling action. It's familiar territory, for better or worse. More for the better, I think. The film is facing major criticism from some for being too similar to the original movie, but it doesn't bother me all that much. It does plenty of new things as well, and execution is key.

Rey is an immediately relatable protagonist, Kylo Ren is a more interesting villain than Darth Vader was in his first outing. Finn adds a layer to The Empire that wasn't there before. Returning characters are greatly utilized. I do hope the franchise goes in different directions with future sequels now that we're back into the swing of things, but The Force Awakens is still beautifully directed, full of heart, and so much fun to watch.… Expand
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bosrs1Dec 28, 2019
Having seen it’s poorly done successors in no way lessens this movie’s appeal. A well made entry in the Star Wars canon.
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AmazeKingDec 19, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the common complaint that the film mirrors A New Hope. This film also does many things right. Humanizing storm troopers was something unheard of in the main film series, and this movie pulled it off just right. Reintroducing elements from the original trilogy was handled well. Stopping a blaster shot in the air with the force was an incredible visual. The brutality of the light saber fight is also very realistic and entertaining. Overall plot left much to be desired.… Expand
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kiankJan 1, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Force Awakens is a good start to a new Star Wars trivia. I love the beautiful landscapes like Jakku and Takodana that remind me of the sets from A New Hope. I loved seeing the return of our favorite characters like Han Solo and Leia and seeing a new generation of heroes like Rey and Finn. I felt like there was a little too much humor (sometimes bad) that took away from the seriousness of Star Wars but there were very good moments like when Kylo killed Han (made me cry) and the final battle between Rey and Kylo. The music, as always, was amazing. Overall I would give it a 8.2.… Expand
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redhotkurtDec 22, 2017
Not as great as ESB (it set the bar pretty high, to be honest) but still a fun movie. The production is simply astonishing. They really wanted this movie to *feel* like it occupies the same universe as the original trilogy; aside from a fewNot as great as ESB (it set the bar pretty high, to be honest) but still a fun movie. The production is simply astonishing. They really wanted this movie to *feel* like it occupies the same universe as the original trilogy; aside from a few misfires (plot-related, admittedly), it does feel like a worthy successor to the story that ended with episode 6. That duel in the snow...wow, what a scene. It's one of my favorite fight scenes from the entire franchise, and I grew up on Star Wars.

Yeah, it's a fun movie. Definitely worth multiple viewings.… Expand
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benskylerhillJun 6, 2018
Though it never manages to reach the heights of storytelling prowess and cinematic glory of the original trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens succeeds in just about everything it could be asked to do: it pays homage to the legacy of itsThough it never manages to reach the heights of storytelling prowess and cinematic glory of the original trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens succeeds in just about everything it could be asked to do: it pays homage to the legacy of its predecessors and passes the torch to a new generation of surprisingly realized characters.

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

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

OVERALL SCORE: 8/10… Expand
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NolanLundgaardMay 11, 2018
This Star Wars reboot, The Force Awakens, does a good job of keeping everyone engaged while not giving them an exact replica of A New Hope.
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
The Force Awakens launched the Disney era of Star Wars. It took what the original trilogy set up, and started a relatively new story with new characters and modified factions. In it, we find ourselves following a new young cast which hasThe Force Awakens launched the Disney era of Star Wars. It took what the original trilogy set up, and started a relatively new story with new characters and modified factions. In it, we find ourselves following a new young cast which has striking similarities to the original trilogy. The story also feels very familiar, but it's different enough to not be looked at as a remake of A New Hope, in my opinion. And really, if you take out Star Killer Base, this movie really isn't that similar to other Star Wars movies apart from a certain character's arc. The new characters are likable, the new storyline is formidable, and the visuals are incredible. I just wish some of the humor wasn't so ludicrous. I find myself enjoying this movie more and more everytime I watch it, and I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being widely regarded as one of the best films of the saga a few years from now.… Expand
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Highlander372May 10, 2018
This is everything I wanted in a Star Wars movie... finally. The Force Awakens has an amazing cast such as Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. I highly recommend seeing this movie if you haven't.
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BuckyWhiteWolfAug 4, 2018
The purpose of "The Force Awakens", other than to cash in on the Star Wars brand, is to begin to make things right. That's a promise that is made early on the film and it delivers on that promise. We meet a whole bunch of interesting, threeThe purpose of "The Force Awakens", other than to cash in on the Star Wars brand, is to begin to make things right. That's a promise that is made early on the film and it delivers on that promise. We meet a whole bunch of interesting, three dimensional new characters with intriguing pasts and goals that the audience can easily be invested in. Some of the older cast members of the original trilogy reappear and prove that they have lost none of the charm that they had back in the late 70s-mid 80s. The plot is an homage to that of the original Star Wars film but distinguishes itself enough to be a refreshing adventure that older fans will geek out about and newer fans will fall in love with. A perfect example of how to bring a franchise back to its glory and introduce it to a brand new generation of moviegoers.… Expand
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GameRangeApr 15, 2020
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VeryShwayMar 26, 2016
This was NOT a Star Wars film. It felt more like a popcorn Michael Bay flick than anything else. The story was a complete rehash of a New hope. The characters were bland and one dimensional. Rey had 0 room to grow because she knew how to useThis was NOT a Star Wars film. It felt more like a popcorn Michael Bay flick than anything else. The story was a complete rehash of a New hope. The characters were bland and one dimensional. Rey had 0 room to grow because she knew how to use the force right from the start. The worlds were lifeless and lacked detail. Kylo Ren was a terrible knockoff of Vader with a voice synthesizer to attempt to make him sound menacing. Somehow he had the ability to stop laser projectiles yet even Master Yoda couldn't do this? This same guy was beaten by Rey who just heard the word the Force and beats him in combat with zero training. Overall this film was a mess and trash in every way. If you loved the rich universe Lucas made before then you can definitely pass on anything Disney churns out in the future. Star Wars is now a soul less cash grab.… Expand
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TheMasiMan1Jan 22, 2016
Is the plot recycled for the third f**king time? Yes. Is the music good? Yes, but not as good as the previous Star Wars films. Is it a good movie? Kinda. Do I hate it? No.

Force Awakens is a good way to start off a trilogy. Snoke justIs the plot recycled for the third f**king time? Yes. Is the music good? Yes, but not as good as the previous Star Wars films. Is it a good movie? Kinda. Do I hate it? No.

Force Awakens is a good way to start off a trilogy. Snoke just feels like a s**t character. Kinda like the dark sides Jar Jar Binks. Why is my score so low then? Two words: STARKILLER BASE. The plot of this almost-to-2-billion-dollars movie has the same plot as did A New Hope back in 1977!… Expand
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ZambasApr 2, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We have reached the level that humanity is seduced by other thoughts. Because it is incomprehensible the prestige of this film, and me as a fan of The Saga consider this movie the weakest of the seven, and it is the lack of Disney creativity and J.J. Abrams who only know how to play it safe not to be criticized. The Phantom Menace is a Citizen Kane compared to this film, very bad actors , completely copied story. Lack the knowledge and Luca's passion in this movie. I was very disappointed Thanks Lucas for The Saga you gave us and was now ruined by white slavers.… Expand
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harrrrrrolllldJan 21, 2016
Whilst its great to see the old favourites return, its the new cast that really make this latest SW movie an unqualified triumph. A perfect mix of old and new, this was hands down the must fun I had at a movie in 2015.
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MrZDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd like to begin by saying this movie is a huge step up from the prequels, no doubt. I truly enjoyed the action scenes, and the acting was well done. The only main problem I have with the film is the fact that it was too similar to Episode IV. There was another death, star, another rebel group, etc. It basically followed the same plot line, except for the underlying search for Luke. I also was a little displeased with the fact that Rey and Fin were able to not only handle a lightsaber so well, but that they were able to compete with a trained force user. Despite his injuries, I would have expected more from Kylo Ren who is of the Skywalker/Solo lineage.… Expand
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Mad_JeffreyDec 19, 2015
Don't listen to the nay sayers.

Han Solo is the heart and soul of this movie. The new characters? They are great, and get plenty of development. And most of all, they have chemistry... not like the forced romance/friendship we saw in theDon't listen to the nay sayers.

Han Solo is the heart and soul of this movie. The new characters? They are great, and get plenty of development. And most of all, they have chemistry... not like the forced romance/friendship we saw in the prequels between Ani, Padme and Obi. They have depth and there is more to them than flashy choreographed lightsaber fights.

Is it flawless? Nope it is not. Some characters get about as much screen time as they did in the trailers. The movie has an overarching plot copied from A New Hope. But I don't think that is as bad as it sounds. It is, after all, a movie that sets up a trilogy.

If you are expecting a Star Wars movie to rock your world and to be better than all of the other movies put together, to redefine Star Wars... well this is not it. And frankly you shouldn't expect such a thing. But this is hands down probably the best Star Wars movie, top two at the very least.… 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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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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oilregMar 24, 2016
Wow, a complete Remake ... great effects, thinnest story ever, even for a fan of the series this is disappointing at best. I really wonder how they could come up with so much repetitive garbage
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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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meetergreeterApr 21, 2016
The spirit of Star Wars is rekindled with the Force Awakens, having been crushed by Lucasfilm's output over the last decade and a half. The filmmakers have cleary studied what made the first movies great and they deliver in spades here.The spirit of Star Wars is rekindled with the Force Awakens, having been crushed by Lucasfilm's output over the last decade and a half. The filmmakers have cleary studied what made the first movies great and they deliver in spades here. Hopefully this approach will permeate through future Star Wars movies.… Expand
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TheWaffleDec 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of all seven Star Wars movies now in existence, The Force Awakens is without a doubt the third greatest. Within moments you remember the way that Star Wars was meant to feel, the wooden community theater quality acting of the prequels is gone, forgotten, and buried. Every character is vibrant, emotive, and driven in a way that the prequel characters just weren't. The fan service is there, but mostly subdued, and won't be terribly noticeable to any first-time watchers.

As a stand-alone film, it'd be perfect, but in the Star Wars universe, the plot is not terribly original. We've seen most of these moments before, which is why I think it makes more sense to think of Force Awakens as a reboot of the original trilogy rather than a truly new plot line. Enough is new to make it enjoyable, but it hits most of the same plot points as the Original Trilogy.… Expand
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MrWonderfulJan 18, 2016
Finally got to see SW:EVII-TFA yesterday. I am impressed that for one month being in theaters I have not heard of any spoilers that would have undermined my movie-going enjoyment. So kudos to the internets and IRL people. The movie itself isFinally got to see SW:EVII-TFA yesterday. I am impressed that for one month being in theaters I have not heard of any spoilers that would have undermined my movie-going enjoyment. So kudos to the internets and IRL people. The movie itself is well-done and JJ Abrams really delivered a spectacle making me completely forget about the abysmal Eps 1, 2, & 3. The story, while a derivative of Episode IV was enough to keep me interested and look forward to Ep VIII although a different director is taking the helm. The only puzzling thing about VII is how in the hell did Han Solo & Leia produce such an unattractive child?… Expand
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El3ment_514Apr 8, 2016
This movie was as bad as the last ones.

- Villain has a couple temper tantrums and tears up computers with his light saber. Funny stuff. He looks like someone who plays dungeons and dragons. The helmet should have never come off. - FordThis movie was as bad as the last ones.

- Villain has a couple temper tantrums and tears up computers with his light saber. Funny stuff. He looks like someone who plays dungeons and dragons. The helmet should have never come off.
- Ford and Fishers performances were terrible. They should just retire
- Oh no, not another deathstar, but this one is a lot bigger and more powerful with of course a weak spot
- Storm trooper escapes wants to get to the outer rim, but the lady he "just met" just will not let him leave. Like they have some bond after an hour of hanging out
- Luke has a 20 second scene with no dialog? Why?
Plot was really good, but with poor performances and a lackluster soundtrack the movie was just a pain to get through. I am done with this Galaxy far far away… Expand
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SIckTired72Mar 28, 2016
Over hyped recycled garbage from Episode IV.

Poor writing and lackluster story. Its as if the writer decided to copy and paste the script from New Hope, replace the characters and reshuffle sequence of events. If you've seen the originalOver hyped recycled garbage from Episode IV.

Poor writing and lackluster story. Its as if the writer decided to copy and paste the script from New Hope, replace the characters and reshuffle sequence of events. If you've seen the original trilogy, don't bother with this movie. Ideas are ALL reused i.e. Star Killer = Death Star, potential force user on desert planet, droid carrying message, Death star / Star killer destroys entire planet, small wing of X-wings finds a weak spot and destroys Death Star / Star Killer, main antagonist reports to a higher master (Snoke/Sidious) and so many other parallels.

Nothing new but juvenile characters and narrative. Light saber duals are pathetic, at least the prequels fights were awesome. Would have been a zero if not for the original cast.… 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.

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DJ118Mar 28, 2016
The movie was a horrible addition to the legendary saga. It was basically the same plot of A New Hope IV, but of course, with a coating of Political Correctness; more women and minorities added to appease SJWs. I will not watch the nextThe movie was a horrible addition to the legendary saga. It was basically the same plot of A New Hope IV, but of course, with a coating of Political Correctness; more women and minorities added to appease SJWs. I will not watch the next movies I know the plot will be exactly like Star Wars 5 and 6.… Expand
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Antgiog1202May 9, 2016
Probably the most anticipated film of 2015; Star Wars: The Force Awakens was not only a box-office phenomenon; but a smash hit as well. JJ Abrams, who originally directed the Star Trek films, manages to create a work of art as it is a beautyProbably the most anticipated film of 2015; Star Wars: The Force Awakens was not only a box-office phenomenon; but a smash hit as well. JJ Abrams, who originally directed the Star Trek films, manages to create a work of art as it is a beauty to watch. It exceeded my expectations and definitely able to withstand a sequel -- after Rogue One.

Rating: 8/10

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bamvamApr 29, 2016
Loved this movie the Force Awakens probably not as good as New Hope or Empire but definitely better than Jedi and of course the prequels. Harrison Ford SOOOOOOO much better in TFA than Jedi. In fact thus Fords best role since the 90s. Let'sLoved this movie the Force Awakens probably not as good as New Hope or Empire but definitely better than Jedi and of course the prequels. Harrison Ford SOOOOOOO much better in TFA than Jedi. In fact thus Fords best role since the 90s. Let's see how these new characters develop I think they will be legends like Luke Han and Leia if the new films can deliver the promise.… Expand
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joodyjoodzMay 4, 2016
Awesome movie, the dude playing the Stormtrooper is fab, so is the new jedi girl she totally kicks ass. The new bad guy is a hoot as well. Amazing graphics and creatures and literally just an amazing film! Love it!
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hagendazMay 27, 2016
THANK YOU JJ ABRAMS for giving me the movie I wanted! Who gives a hoot if its the same as Episode IV, its a good movie, everything's recycled whether you know it or not. Lucas stole stuff wholesale himself for the originals, look no furtherTHANK YOU JJ ABRAMS for giving me the movie I wanted! Who gives a hoot if its the same as Episode IV, its a good movie, everything's recycled whether you know it or not. Lucas stole stuff wholesale himself for the originals, look no further than the opening title crawl that was 100% copied off old Flash Gordon serials. And there's nowt wrong with that. This is brilliant, its a joy from start to finish. This is what Star Wars is all about. Bright people understand this.… Expand
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LordWarkJun 10, 2016
I watch films from SFX point of the view and this has best SFX of 2015, mix of old and new seamless with practical effects, also effects made to look like old school effects from the original films, compare this to the prequel trilogy whichI watch films from SFX point of the view and this has best SFX of 2015, mix of old and new seamless with practical effects, also effects made to look like old school effects from the original films, compare this to the prequel trilogy which looked cold, clinical, this gas soul. Digital effects combinec with practical effects shiws the way forward for Star Wars.… Expand
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Cool123456Jul 7, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an amazing movie that introduces new and interesting characters in Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo Ren along with the beloved original trilogy characters. This movie brings back what truly makes Star Wars great in aStar Wars: The Force Awakens is an amazing movie that introduces new and interesting characters in Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo Ren along with the beloved original trilogy characters. This movie brings back what truly makes Star Wars great in a whole new story. This movie tells an excellent story of the new characters of Star Wars while still connecting in the original trilogy characters in important and creative ways. The movie also sets it self up perfectly for Episode 8 by leaving the fans wanting more and wondering what is to come of certain characters as the force flows through them, as relationships are further formed and as new discoveries are made. Awesome movie, favorite Star Wars movie so far and can't wait for more.… 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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BortxApr 8, 2016
Boring, trite, predictable, and full of cliches. Dozed of twice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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stevesanyalDec 19, 2015
The anticipation leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens was surreal. Perhaps it was the lingering effects of a great night out with old friends the evening prior, which seems to apply how the Star Wars universe feels to me.
I remainedThe anticipation leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens was surreal. Perhaps it was the lingering effects of a great night out with old friends the evening prior, which seems to apply how the Star Wars universe feels to me.
I remained abreast of the hoopla leading up to the release, and avoided any spoilers. I even read selective portions of a few reviews, including one that called this film the greatest of the year.
Having now watched it, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens feels to me like a reimagined version of Episode IV: A New Hope. Perhaps “history repeats itself” is the correct epitaph for it.
It surpasses the prequels and is on par with the originals, but it does not evolve the storytelling to the next level which we have seen with other franchises such as Marvel, DC and even Mad Max.
Still there was plenty to enjoy here, and let’s start with the visuals. The 3D was well laid out. Scenes where a Star Destroyer feels like it is popping out of the screen about to poke your eye out, or tie fighters flying in out of my peripheral vision.
There is great attention paid to physical detail, everything from dents on land speeders to the grungy agedness of the Millennium Falcon. The pacing is well metered, faster with the young new characters, slow and lingering with the older generation.
The heroes in this film are likeable and compelling, a quality I felt was missing in the prequel films. You start to get to know the new heroes Finn and Rey when Han Solo shows up and reminds you why he is without a doubt the best Star Wars character of all (even though I have a soft spot for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi).
I also appreciated how important Harrison Ford was to the success of the old movies, and with the death of Solo’s character I think it will be up to Finn and Rey to emotionally carry this franchise moving forward.
I’ve always felt that JJ Abrams does a great job creating compelling good guys. He does this in spades in the Force Awakens, but now this is where I think JJ’s weaknesses start to show up.
His bad guys are never as compelling as his good guys – take for example Nero in Star Trek, or the baldy baddies from Fringe.
My 5 year old loves Darth Vader and ol’ Darth has to be one of the best all time bad guy villains. To me, the great thing with the original series was that we never knew Vader’s backstory. The mystery of how he was seduced by the force was a compelling part of his character, and the reveal in the prequels did not add up to a net benefit in my books.
Kylo Ren is the main bad guy the good guys interact with in The Force Awakens, and the movie takes an “if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em” approach. He’s another good guy getting seduced by the dark side story.
To me, the seduction plotline worked well for Luke, but for Anakin/Vader it seemed contrived, as it does here.
I thought the best part about Ren was his fits of beat the crap out of something or someone rage. These were well done by Adam Driver, and I laughed along with most of the theatre for its entertainment value.
Yet, it seems odd to me there are no effective anger management classes in a galaxy far, far away and is the whole seduction by the dark side no more than falling in with the wrong crowd at an impressionable age?
The permanence of the dark side’s hold seems so black and white, an outdated concept that needs to evolve in my opinion. And Ren’s character seems beyond redemption at this point after he kills his own father in cold blood.
Ren seems destined to follow the Darth Vader formula of committing one last act of good before dying. I hope this won’t take until the 3rd film because a copycat character is difficult to make compelling for that long.
I felt the word copycat is everywhere in the film as a whole. The new planet sized death star, the attack scenes, the master and apprentice bad guys, the resistance/rebellion.
Maybe everyone was walking on eggshells with the storytelling and decided to stay with a formula that works to get people excited about Star Wars again.
However, if this is more about business people trying to make creative decisions formulaically without an emotional connection it does not bode well for the long term health of the Star Wars reboot. In other words, I can give it a pass this time.
I believe JJ Abrams is the right choice if is partnered with the right people. Once you unwrap the layers in his stories they have little to offer in terms of creativity and originality – Alias, Fringe and Star Trek being the examples for me.
If the original trilogy did not exist, would I be writing this? Probably not – the Force Awakens would fare much higher if we could wipe our collective minds.
In the years to come, will I reach for the Force Awakens every few years like I still do with the original series? Time will tell, but probably not.
Does the Force Awakens provide a step back in the right direction, and give me hope for the future? Absolutely.… Expand
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CrossofironJun 3, 2016
this is beautifully crafted Hollywood entertainment, certainly there's a boat load of nit-picking to be done but it gets the basics right and most of all it feels like a Star Wars movie should.
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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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GeahkMar 23, 2016
It's exactly what I expected. Abrams is a SAFE director. He's not an auteur. He's not going to make anything bad or great, just, good. Fine. Serviceable. Adequate.

I guess I have to admit I find it very disappointing on one hand andIt's exactly what I expected. Abrams is a SAFE director. He's not an auteur. He's not going to make anything bad or great, just, good. Fine. Serviceable. Adequate.

I guess I have to admit I find it very disappointing on one hand and exactly what I knew would happen on the other. Abrams just isn't that talented. He's good enough to make something people don't hate but not good enough to make something special and where my disappointment comes in is that the worst kind of film for me is the forgettable one.

Say what you will about the Prequels but you will never forget them. They are so terrible they are burned into most people's memory despite their best efforts to drink the pain away. Empire Strikes Back is one of the greatest movies ever made. Even Jedi is memorable whether you like killer teddy bears or not!

My expectation and sadness for this film is it will be like Star Trek 2009 in a few years. Everyone will agree they enjoyed it at the time but you won't be able to get anyone to talk about specifics. Because no one actually remembers what happened in Star Trek 2009. It was fun and pretty and empty. It was low-calorie and good enough to not leave a bad after-taste but not good enough to add to any "best films list." I wanted Star Wars to be a GREAT film but as soon as Abrams was picked to do it I knew I wouldn't get that. Abrams was the SAFE choice and safe is forgettable.

It's as if Abrams makes films like Chinese food. You forget them in an hour. They are fun and sparkly and bright while you are watching them but they are like the flashy thing in Men In Black. They make you forget.

I also write. And while I don't claim to be the best storyteller in the world I have written four plays and several short films and a **** of short fiction. I spend considerable thought on why a story works or doesn't. I don't want to spend forever writing about every detail that didn't work but I'll touch on basic points on why Abrams' films are forgettable.

1. All action, no breaks
Abrams doesn't understand pacing. He likes to pack his films with action constantly and never have down time. The problem with this is it's the down time where the audiences processes what they just saw and it stores in long-term memory. All action, no breaks means very little gets moved from your short-term memory to your long-term memory.

2. Cartoon characters
Abrams doesn't understand characters. He understands cliché. He creates characters on templates that are only relateable because you recognize the tropes. This is particularly evident in his own (non-franchise) work. Quick, describe any character from Cloverfield! I'll bet you can't even remember anyone except Hud, and only because his name is repeated a thousand times.

3. Glitz over depth
Abrams doesn't understand themes or subtext. He is incapable of making The Godfather or Apocalypse Now because everything is on the surface. He likes shiny things. He's an ADHD director. He explores nothing below the most shallow aspects of the characters and world.

The reason the original Trilogy is so memorable is because it contains all these important, subtle elements to storytelling. It gives you slow moments after the action to pause and reflect. During these moments it builds subtle characterizations that expand and illuminate the characters thought process and motivations. Through this themes are built and built upon as the story progresses.

Most of what you probably remember from the OT is not the space battles, explosions or even lightsaber duels. You don't remember the Death Star blowing up as much as you remember "Use the force, Luke." It's because everything in the script carefully crafted that moment for you. It is the arc from idiot farm-boy, to frustrated, brat, to being humbled and grieving on the threshold of manhood, losing again, falling in love, learning to seek deeper and that his own concerns are insignificant in the larger galaxy. You see that bumbling brat progress from annoying to interesting through loss and determination. He is given nothing but must earn it.

We see so little development in TFA. Poe might get interesting but he barely was on screen. Finn had the largest arc, going from coward to standing up but he wasn't fleshed out beyond the cartoon. Han and Leia are both regressed. and, Rey, the worst of all never had a floor to start from and had no progress to make. Thank goodness Daisy Ridley is such a good actress because there was nothing to work with there. Any lesser actor could not have pulled that off.

The fact is, I could write an entire book on why TFA didn't work. Why "safe by committee" is a terrible way to make art. Let's hope that Episode VIII is more original.… Expand
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obristsappiaDec 19, 2015
it´s a very beautiful movie for star wars fans, they´ll find everything you need to see, old characters, new ones, nostalgia and excitement, just enjoy and may the force be with you
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thomasadApr 16, 2016
Not sure why this has such a high rating?
Nice to see the old actors involved with the exception of billy dean.
Im assuming its his son playing the role of Finn. Next episode.(Spoiler alert) JJ abrahms just reskinned the original. TheresNot sure why this has such a high rating?
Nice to see the old actors involved with the exception of billy dean.
Im assuming its his son playing the role of Finn. Next episode.(Spoiler alert)
JJ abrahms just reskinned the original.
Theres an evil doer in a mask-(Maybe)
Theres a larger death star. fly in, and destroy it. Kill your father.
Fall in love with a jedi princess. The droid has the data.
Theres a party at the bar with aliens dancing.
Its nice to have another star wars, but aside from the monsters eating people.
Im left to ask. Whats original about this episode? A tractor speeder?… Expand
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bravado1Jun 10, 2016
Much like Creed before it, The Force Awakens showed exactly how to reboot a film series - familiar story beats with compelling new characters and old characters acting as mentors. Thanks for everything George Lucas, but he certainly isn'tMuch like Creed before it, The Force Awakens showed exactly how to reboot a film series - familiar story beats with compelling new characters and old characters acting as mentors. Thanks for everything George Lucas, but he certainly isn't missed here.… 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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DanishReviewDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Minor Spoilers*

Okay, im gonna say it, I found this film a bit disapointing..
This is soooo similar to episode IV, Follow.

1: Bring Information about a secret weapons, in this case, a map.
2. One of the main cast finds out that they have force powers, WITHOUT BIRTH TRAINING..
3. Explosion.

But with all seriusness, its a great movie, it was just overhyped, I loved Finn, he was just the best part of the film! He is really the first time I ever cared about a stormtrooper.

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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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Avalon011May 2, 2016
The force is strong with this one. I was skeptical at first but I can honestly say JJ Abrams really pulled it off, the story is great and original, I have nothing bad to report. The Force Awakens is worthy to be called Star Wars, this movieThe force is strong with this one. I was skeptical at first but I can honestly say JJ Abrams really pulled it off, the story is great and original, I have nothing bad to report. The Force Awakens is worthy to be called Star Wars, this movie is one great adventure, a lot of fun and a few tears.… Expand
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JonathonBMay 16, 2016
Sure, the similarities between "The Force Awakens" and "A New Hope" are many, but the execution of the film's plot is so satisfying that audiences (including myself) didn't seem to care about its lack of originality. "The Force Awakens"Sure, the similarities between "The Force Awakens" and "A New Hope" are many, but the execution of the film's plot is so satisfying that audiences (including myself) didn't seem to care about its lack of originality. "The Force Awakens" accomplished what the original films did so well, and the cast & crew does an excellent job re-creating the spirited, thrilling feel of those beloved films.… Expand
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BandabandeenJul 25, 2016
The Force Awakens is great fun, it really felt to me like the old Star Wars movies in look and feel and spirit. The new characters are fantastic and fun to spend time with, and Han Solo was back on firm after dispointing in Jedi. Luke, not soThe Force Awakens is great fun, it really felt to me like the old Star Wars movies in look and feel and spirit. The new characters are fantastic and fun to spend time with, and Han Solo was back on firm after dispointing in Jedi. Luke, not so much, but lets see were we go with his character in the next one.… Expand
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SozzzzJul 30, 2016
Most of all this Force Awakens truly feels like a 'Star Wars' film. I dont know what that magic is but JJ Abrams has captured it here. And I like the prequels but they just didnt have that magic some how, even though they were directed by Lucas.
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ReubenIsAGodDec 18, 2015
So, after seeing the Last jedi, I kinda decided to go back and rewatch all the star wars flicks to see if my opinions on them have changed. K, so The Force Awakens. Ehhhh, I do love the new Characters that are introduced. In fact, the firstSo, after seeing the Last jedi, I kinda decided to go back and rewatch all the star wars flicks to see if my opinions on them have changed. K, so The Force Awakens. Ehhhh, I do love the new Characters that are introduced. In fact, the first half of this film is actually pretty fantastic the way it introduces all these new characters. And I Do think it was a great decision, and a very safe one, to basically do a sort of soft re-bootesc sequel to the original Star Wars film. But it lacks os much personality, it doesn't stand out, it is awfully bland. And on repeat watches, its clear to see that it's just trying its hardest to please the fans. Which is fine, but idk, the shots are awfully bland, cinematography is visually stock standard. Its okay. Not great. But okay. Also it does underuse a lot of the new characters, particular Poe. I kinda think, the best way to look at this starting point, is basically just an intro. Its alright, its passable, but hopefully as the album or series progresses it becomes much more dynamic and interesting.… Expand
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Snowdon-goatDec 20, 2015
Not perfect - or quite the masterpiece I was hoping for - though with so many people to please, I guess that was almost an impossible task (though Mad Max Fury Road managed it!). That said, overall The Force Awakens is a very successfulNot perfect - or quite the masterpiece I was hoping for - though with so many people to please, I guess that was almost an impossible task (though Mad Max Fury Road managed it!). That said, overall The Force Awakens is a very successful attempt to get things going again - and infinitely better than the horrendously flat prequels. Great 1st and 3rd act - but a bit let down by a slightly poor mid-section. I thought Boyega and Driver were brilliant, and although I loved idea of having female lead and like the character of Rey - Ridley was a bit too much of a Keira Knightly-clone for my tastes (with same grating plummy voice) - though not offensively bad.

Still reeling about the death of a certain character. Actually not sure it was the right thing to do for this first film - but certainly made it take off dramatically. Even with its faults this still predominantly felt like "old" Star Wars again (aside from a couple of bits which felt more like the prequels) this is probably the best kid-friendly sci-fi since Avatar, and very excited about the next chapter... Though I wish/hope Abrams takes the helm (and not the Jurassic World guy who's apparently doing it). The force has awoken! (Though scared Disney will flog the franchise to point of nauseam over the next decade - as they have with Marvel!)

Saw it in IMAX 3D - and the 3D was excellent - would never know is was post-converted - some of the best I've seen this side of Avatar, Gravity, Life of Pi... Had me ducking all over - and one shot of star destroyer actually had the entire crowd gasping in disbelief it wasn't in the room!… Expand
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exodus9237Dec 22, 2015
Let's be honest, this movie had many more reasons to fail than reasons to succeed. The hype couldn't be higher, the feelings about the prequels couldn't be more hateful and no one really could think this would be better than the originals.Let's be honest, this movie had many more reasons to fail than reasons to succeed. The hype couldn't be higher, the feelings about the prequels couldn't be more hateful and no one really could think this would be better than the originals. But, Star Wars The Force Awakens delivers, and in a great way.

Many people has mentioned the good things. Great writing, excellent effects, (both CGI, and practical) beautiful art production, and soulful performances. Also, many people has mentioned its defects, including commentaries about how it feels all too familiar or even changing all the good things I just mentioned into failures. In one of the reviews I read, the reviewer mentioned that we would all feel the same about this movie in ten years, like we feel about the Phantom Menace today, with his arguments relying in our "blinding stupidity". Other reviewer said that what George Lucas did in the prequels was in some way good, the politic discussions and all that. I mean it's okay, personally I don't hate the prequels but Lucas tried to explain every little thing, so I don't see why going 'back to basics' is a bad thing.

It's actually a very good thing. This movie has soul and personality and it doesn't rely in a lot of CGI like other blockbusters (and/or seguels/reboots) this year. Also the quality of other matters, like performances or writing, to be redundant, differentiates this one from its high-budget buddies.

The story is quite simple, and it does resembles Episode IV, but it combines familiar elements with good and exciting new ones. It is clearly an introduction to this sequel trilogy, so maybe the other ones will expand the story and deepen into it, but this one is just what it needs to be, a new start, a fresh start.

I've seen it two times. At worst, is a good movie, at best, is everything we wanted from an Episode VI sequel. For the next ones I can't talk, and maybe Episode VIII will have a lot more pressure, but this one is extremely satisfying.… Expand
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grusheedApr 24, 2016
Star Wars Episode VII is a brilliant return to form, an old fashioned swashbuckling adventure true to the spirit of the golden era of Lucasfilm (late 70s to mid 80s). Hopefully they'll be taking a similar approach with the new Indy movies.
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Sontate72Dec 22, 2015
First off, I'd like to say that a movie doesn't deserve a score of 1 for "playing it safe," or using nostalgia. I agree it's not very subtle, but I'd rather have a remake-sequel compromise than to see a movie go too far from the focus of aFirst off, I'd like to say that a movie doesn't deserve a score of 1 for "playing it safe," or using nostalgia. I agree it's not very subtle, but I'd rather have a remake-sequel compromise than to see a movie go too far from the focus of a series.

This is worth your time and money. Although the action scenes do borrow from the original trilogy in not-so-obvious ways, the movie's plot is all about the wide cast of characters, each with specific character arcs, and this isn't a bad thing: they all work together in such a sensical and realistic way. Although it's not without its flaws, it's a damn fine start to a new Star Wars trilogy. I look forward to the next one.… Expand
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dragonwar1Dec 18, 2015
J.J. is truly a master story teller. Here is why. Despite the fact that the core narrative structure being much similar to those of New Hope or TPM, the complexities of character development and interactions are more closer to the EmpireJ.J. is truly a master story teller. Here is why. Despite the fact that the core narrative structure being much similar to those of New Hope or TPM, the complexities of character development and interactions are more closer to the Empire Strikes Back. Unlike the remake of Star Trek series, his task was to satisfy fans by providing enough nostalgic moment but simultaneously feel attached to new characters ! ! In other words, he had to work on twice as many characters than any of previous installments. This of itself is such an undertaking! So having a simple plot for this episode was essential in order to appropriately introduce each character and give every one of them some moments.
I have to admit that the evil depicted in this film seemed to be rather weak. kylo ren seemed to be vulnerable rather than threatening. But this was by designed. Unlike any of previous films which had pure evil, this film is showing the evil we will find in the heart of every one of us. So, I was able to sympathize a lot more to kylo. Will he become a Sith or will he turn to the light side? As vulnerable as he is, any possible outcome can be worth considering . The film also had fun, excitement, thrill, humor, a bit of romance, a great music scores and everything else that made Star Wars a space opera.… 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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YorkManDec 29, 2015
TFA is exactly what it was supposed to be, nothing more, nothing less.... People seeking something completely new and extravagant in what is effectively another J J Abrams 'reboot' should set their expectations somewhat lower than they mightTFA is exactly what it was supposed to be, nothing more, nothing less.... People seeking something completely new and extravagant in what is effectively another J J Abrams 'reboot' should set their expectations somewhat lower than they might hope.
However, the film itself isn't inherently bad, and is a MASSIVE improvement over the God-awful mess that was the prequels.
Gone are the 99% CGI/Green-screen backgrounds that dated the film practically the moment of their release.
Gone are the unnecessary racial stereotypes which made everyone uncomfortable.
Gone are the bland 2-dimensional characters played by actors who, after the first film, must have been held to the letter of their 3 film contracts.
Gone (Thank The Lord) is the pathetic, stilted, borderline patronising dialogue spouted forth without emotion nor conviction, either for pointless exposition, or to merely tie up the loose ends.

In their place we have proper characters, fleshed-out and actually interesting. A lot of proper, old-school, practical effects, although there is a fair bit of CGI it is 'blended' into the physical aspect of the cinematography very well.
The film includes some real emotional depth, introducing new actors into roles which (on the whole) they brilliantly portray, leading into a storyline that pulls you along for the ride quite nicely.

OK, the film is far from perfect. People have (quite rightly) highlighted the similarities in structure to the original Star Wars. But it's different enough to stand on its own.

My main problem with the film is that there is no sense of risk from the main protagonist, who is introduced as a scavenger on a desert planet whose background is never revealed. It is revealed she is powerful with the Force (leading to certain levels of speculation from those who've watched the film), but she also has unarmed combat skills, is apparently an accomplished pilot, understands mechanical engineering, seems able to sneak around undetected.... And none of that is rationalised, but is defined in the story as a overly-simplistic means to have her get from A to B to C.

People on here have complained that the film is too much like the original film, and these are probably the same people advocating a return to the sensibilities and storytelling etc of the original Trilogy. The bottom line is you can't have it both ways, for a film to 'be' within the Star Wars universe it has to have certain tropes and elements that viewers are familiar with. Otherwise it might as well just be another generic Sci-Fi film.

Hopefully this will lead into a second part of the (planned) trilogy that really does open up the taps on the story and takes it into new and completely unexplored directions.
That, for me, is the film's greatest achievement....
It's made me want to see what happens next, find out more about the characters introduced, understand more about what the 'Awakening' in the Force actually is, and how it will culminate in terms of the story arcs which are now underway.… Expand
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Spilly0403Dec 19, 2015
I don't understand some people on this website. They don't like the fact that the plot of this movie is not very original, and I agree with them. But that is not a reason to give this movie a 0 or a 1. This movie has great characters, greatI don't understand some people on this website. They don't like the fact that the plot of this movie is not very original, and I agree with them. But that is not a reason to give this movie a 0 or a 1. This movie has great characters, great dialogue that is very "star wars-y", exciting action scenes and awesome special effects. Now that I say it, this movie reminds me a lot of mad max: fury road. That was also a movie with great characters and special effects, but with an unoriginal story. Therefore I believe that this movie fell victim to the hype train, unlike mad max (which was rated a lot higher by most people). I do understand that this movie has its flaws, but I don't think that it is godawful, like some people do.… Expand
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maydaforthMay 4, 2016
Cracking return to form for Star Wars and a thumping great action movie in its own right, with charisma to spare. JJ Abrams has a gift for getting the most from his performers and its the performances that are the strong point of The ForceCracking return to form for Star Wars and a thumping great action movie in its own right, with charisma to spare. JJ Abrams has a gift for getting the most from his performers and its the performances that are the strong point of The Force Awakens - star making turns from the new leads, a wonderfully creative take on the traditional Star Wars villain by Adam Driver and triumphant returns from the O.T, cast. The story moves briskly but the emotional beats hit hard and the action is as good as you'll see.… 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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MalonDec 20, 2015
This movie was fantastic,aside from some minor acting problems (fin) and a little feel of remaking New hope the movie is fun and entertaining to watch.I had my cousin who had never watched a Star Wars movie before and taught its stupid butThis movie was fantastic,aside from some minor acting problems (fin) and a little feel of remaking New hope the movie is fun and entertaining to watch.I had my cousin who had never watched a Star Wars movie before and taught its stupid but she loved it (she is 15).The only thing i realy didnt like is how little Luke we got for a movie that was all for Luke,oh well i am sure he will have a much active role in the Next one.… Expand
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NuckooMar 24, 2016
Easily the worst Star Wars film. It's just recycled bits and pieces of earlier films, a lot of painfully cliched dialogue and people doing weird stuff that doesn't make any sense.

Granted the directing is better and it's nice to see moreEasily the worst Star Wars film. It's just recycled bits and pieces of earlier films, a lot of painfully cliched dialogue and people doing weird stuff that doesn't make any sense.

Granted the directing is better and it's nice to see more diversity but this is still a dreadful film. Putting aside the whole resetting the timeline business I quite enjoyed Abrams' Star Trek films so was really expecting this one to be good.

The scene with Han trying to talk his way out of trouble was fun but the rest was boring.… Expand
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RemDec 20, 2015
It retreads much of the same plot points as A New Hope, but The Force Awakens puts its primary focus on character building rather than world building since this is already a universe we are already familiar with. The new characters areIt retreads much of the same plot points as A New Hope, but The Force Awakens puts its primary focus on character building rather than world building since this is already a universe we are already familiar with. The new characters are likeable and while I saw a certain character death from a mile away, there is no denying that the The Force Awakens isn't just riding on nostalgia, but rather effectively setting up a new story arc through its focus on gorgeous setpieces and more well rounded characters. I would have appreciated if some characters got more screen time, but we have two more films for that.… 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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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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MattBrady99Dec 22, 2015
"Chewie, we're home".

The Force Awakens is a continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as"Chewie, we're home".

The Force Awakens is a continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as well as heroes from the former Rebel Alliance.

It's been awhile since we've seen a Star Wars movie hit theaters and the last one wasn't that great. Fans today are still not over what George Lucas did. Then the news came out about a 7th film in one of the biggest and most iconic franchise of all time, but that only made fans more worried. Everyone had doubts over J.J. Abrams directing a new Star Wars movie, because Star Wars is one of the BIGGEST movies ever and fans seriously don't want another Phantom Menace on their hands, but after seeing the movie I can safely say that J.J. Abrams nailed it.

J.J. Abrams broke his back making this movie, I mean taking on a project like this is a big deal. Abrams himself is a fan of the original Star Wars movies and while watching this movie I could tell. He put everything in this movie and it absolutely paid off. I can't imagine anyone else directing this movie and I think it's a perfect idea for a Star Wars fan (like Abrams) to direct the movie, because he knows his roots better than Lucas. Abrams really listened to fans and this isn't the first time a director did that, I mean with J.J. Abrams wanting to make a good Star Wars movie, he wants to get everything nailed down perfectly and the best way he could do that is by listening to what people what. Abrams did fantastic job directing this movie as he added a mix of A New Hope, the old school film making and a little bit of a Star Trek feel to it.

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega play new character's in the Star Wars saga and both of them are unknown stars to some people. Both of them deliver a great performance and their characters were enjoyable to watch. The characters themselves are interesting, you care for them and you have a little glimpse of their back story that makes you want to know more about them. All the characters in the movie are great and I'm talking about the old and new characters.

Now lets talk about the villain 'Kylo Ken' played by Adam Driver. This might honestly be the most fleshed out, human and understandable villain we've had since Vader, now I'm not saying he's the next Vader or he's up up there with Vader, but he is a menacing villain that's quite frightening at times. He's not the type of villain that's just evil or tries to have a clear motivation that's done poorly in other movies, but here (Without spoiling everything) is more than that. He was a great villain and just his presence can make anyone go silent.

I loved the use of the CGI in this movie. Abrams went back to original way of filming things and that's blending the CGI into the background that this universe is set in, and it's execution was beautiful. Now when I think about it, the whole movie is one big "f**k you" to George Lucas and how this movie avoids the things that we hated in the prequels (two of them is the use of CGI and Jar Jar).

To those wondering if Luke Skywalker is in the movie and again without giving much away, yes, he is.

Now for the flaws: A lot of people have said that The Force Awakens is basically a remake of A New Hope and I do agree on that. Some might have no problem with that and that's fine be me, but there were some call backs that felt a bit force (No pun intended).

I already talked about how amazing the visual effect's look, but some effect's were a bit noticeable. I think some of the noticeable effect's were some of the CGI character's. But all that a side, the rest of the effect's was really good.

Overall The Force Awakens is a great Star Wars movie and it feels good saying that. It's way way better than the prequels and Return of the Jedi. It's absolutely worth seeing.

P.S. Here is something for those people who are going to spoil this movie for others. "Those attempting to spoil Star Wars for others, know that it's the most attention you'll likely receive in life". - Quote by Chris Stuckmann… Expand
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MouthofSauronDec 19, 2015
The Force Awakens is a welcome return to the lived-in universe of the well-loved original trilogy. The characters are engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story adeptly balances the old and the new. TFA's greatest flaw is its plot,The Force Awakens is a welcome return to the lived-in universe of the well-loved original trilogy. The characters are engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story adeptly balances the old and the new. TFA's greatest flaw is its plot, which is essentially a rehash of A New Hope. The story is fleshed out in a different way, but the bones of the tale remain similar, sometimes to a fault. Despite this, TFA manages to recapture the beauty and escapism that embodied the original trilogy and was so lacking in the prequels, a warm return to a galaxy, far, far away...… Expand
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monster0420Jan 20, 2016
A great movie and a great return to the Star Wars franchise! Brought back the best feeling of standing and waiting in line for hours waiting for the new Star Wars film! Gives me hope for the next trilogy!
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Faker_PaperDec 28, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is sort of a disappointment. It's definitely better than Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones, but I felt like it was slightly worse than Revenge of the Sith. The old actors did great, but some of the newer ones weren't that good. I liked Finn his character was good, but most of the other new characters were uninteresting especially Rey. The plot is good at parts, and bad at others. Some stuff wasn't explained Eg: How did they get Luke's lightsaber, how did the Empire become more powerful than they were before, and most importantly how the heck does BB-8's head not fall off (okay, maybe not that one). Over all I think this movie was fun, but nothing to wright home about.… Expand
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PapaKnowsBestApr 4, 2016
The original trilogy was fantastic, the prequels I'm willing to pretend didn't happen but this film was a real let down, so much potential completely wasted.

It gets 1 for the special effects, which where incredible, but for a film withThe original trilogy was fantastic, the prequels I'm willing to pretend didn't happen but this film was a real let down, so much potential completely wasted.

It gets 1 for the special effects, which where incredible, but for a film with the budget this film had we can expect that. What was unexpected was the lack of imagination, terrible plot and dull characters all of which were so bad that I am going to abandon the franchise. Its such a shame… Expand
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juangonzalezDec 25, 2015
I don't understand the hate. First pass viewing I too found it easy to be critical and compare it for following elements of Star Wars and Empire too closely. But on closer inspection, I think this was exactly the right thing to do. PackedI don't understand the hate. First pass viewing I too found it easy to be critical and compare it for following elements of Star Wars and Empire too closely. But on closer inspection, I think this was exactly the right thing to do. Packed with elements and feelings that made those two (particularly Empire so great). I also found that when I watched it again, I was struck by the quality of the scenes (music, dialogue, humor, cinematography, etc). I found some scenes pure magic. Again, I don't get the hate, I think the haters aren't true fans. I was 7 when the first movie came out and probably saw it 27 times in the theaters throughout the years (that's what megafans did in those days in the Midwest). I thought Rey was fabulous. Calm and patience make her a natural with the force. Maz, Fin, etc. All good stuff.… Expand
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SpangleDec 20, 2015
The Force Awakens is a great film. Not only does it brilliantly set up Episodes VIII and IX with some great story material, it has some great characters. Finn, Rey, BB-8, Poe Dameron, General Hux, and especially Kylo Ren, are some seriouslyThe Force Awakens is a great film. Not only does it brilliantly set up Episodes VIII and IX with some great story material, it has some great characters. Finn, Rey, BB-8, Poe Dameron, General Hux, and especially Kylo Ren, are some seriously great characters. Even more, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, and Adam Driver, are fantastic actors and do a great job here. I cannot wait to see where the series goes from here. JJ Abrams does a great job blending new and old here by giving diehards the nostalgia they crave and giving the new generation the new adventures they crave. The writing was strong and the special effects were out of this world. The score was great, but should not win the Oscar for Best ORIGINAL Score due to just being a copy-paste of previous Star Wars scores with some new tracks alongside the ones of old. My main problem with Episode IV and then the prequels were the whiny characters and thankfully that is not the case here. At no point are they whiny and this really elevates the film. I think much of the criticism in regards to characterization and story are kind of stupid admittedly because this is the first of a trilogy. Of course nothing feels explained or fleshed out...there is nearly five more hours of story to be told.… Expand
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rbgerrishDec 19, 2015
IT was amazing, and exactly what it needed to be. The visuals were much better than the prequels, character development was great, and the environments and world were outstanding!
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YunieMar 30, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most overrated Star Wars movie ever.
The perfect word to describe it is: "fanservise", but I can't blame too much Disney or Abrams for that... A large part of Star Wars fandom doesn't understand Star Wars at all, they loved the original trilogy as children, but they don't know why these movies are so important in cinema history, they liked the spaceships, the battles, lightsaber and laser blasters, and of course Darth Vader because he was badass. And of course they hated the prequels because of the politics, too boring, it's too difficult to think and try to understand the plot, they wanted only the same story again with a lot of shootings! Well I hope that now the fanboys are happy, we have TFA, basically A New Hope all over again, after Return of the Jedi there is the same situation than before, again the empire (First Order) against the Rebellion, the politics doesn't exist at all (so you don't understand why the hell there is still a part of the empire, the new republic and the rebellion at the same time, but the fans are happy!) and a new DEATH STAR, but this time BIGGER. Even the settings are so boring and uncreative. This is embarrassing, really, marketing and nothing more. I can't understand fans who like this but hate the prequels. The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones were bad executed, but they had heart, the courage to try something new. Revenge of the Sith is just awesome, full of emotions, incredible settings, amazing plot and music... The Force Awakens in comparison looks like a fan fiction. Please use your brain, Star Wars saga deserves more than pure marketing with no heart. P.S. I'm not American, sorry for my bad English.… Expand
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LoucetiosMar 23, 2016
Utterly terrible writing and characters that are completely unbelievable and irrational. There's so many plot holes and inconsistencies that it would take a RLM video to point them all out. The dialogue is nothing short of atrociously badUtterly terrible writing and characters that are completely unbelievable and irrational. There's so many plot holes and inconsistencies that it would take a RLM video to point them all out. The dialogue is nothing short of atrociously bad with characters exclaiming things for no reason, and pretty much thinking out loud as if a camera was shoved inches from their face.

Rey is taken straight out of a Mary Sue fan fiction of a perfect female character written into the Star Wars universe. Non-stop fan service cripples the movies credibility as Han Solo is brought in as the mentor for the two main characters for utterly absurd reasoning.

He's then killed off unceremoniously, and seemingly unmourned beyond a hug. Terrible acting from Adam Driver makes the entire scene utterly laughable. The dialogue again written by some angsty 15 year old just makes it feel like I'm reading something on deviantart. It's hard to put into words how bad this scene is, we know NOTHING about their relationship or why it's turned to this. Han and Leia allude to a tough marriage, and him being sent away. That's it.

It very quickly becomes "Rey: The Movie" instead of Star Wars beyond that. Throwing aside reason or previous material Rey is somehow instantly a master of the force, and has full control over it. Not only that both characters seem to be able to wield a lightsaber flawlessly. Everything in the universe is moved aside quickly so as to focus on Rey.

I think we all thought it was hard to imagine a worse movie than the Phantom Menace but they've pulled it off.

It looked like it was actually going to be somewhat good mid point and then it just became a complete vehicle for Daisy Ridley without any focus whatsoever to anything else.… Expand
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SirSepctacularDec 18, 2015
Not disappointed at all!

Music: Well, not much to say, it was good. As well pretty similar to this from past episodes (as it had the same composer). It can be good information, that we could hear some good old tracks, that we alreadyNot disappointed at all!

Music:
Well, not much to say, it was good. As well pretty similar to this from past episodes (as it had the same composer). It can be good information, that we could hear some good old tracks, that we already knew.

Plot:
Story was OK, and i wasn't bored by the most part of the movie, but i guess movie was missing overall backstory, so we wasn't sure what happen in past 30 years. I was pretty disappointed about the end, because i heard some spoilers about it, and it destroyed the whole climax. :V

Visual:
We've got similar climate to this from old trilogy. But in this case, director had more opportunities to make this universe alive. I was enjoying every single second of this beautiful balance between CGI and good old-fashioned SW.

There is much emotions, that I rly can't express, as it's my first review ever, but there was something about this movie that kept me saying in my mind "OHH MY GOSH OHH MY GOSH OHH MY SGOSH" the whole time. I guess I'm not ready enough to tell you all i feel about this movie, but all I want you to know is that, it's definitely worth watching.… Expand
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Verschiel16Dec 18, 2015
Star Wars is a new revival for the beloved franchise that defines the movie until now. It is as brilliant, vibrant and brash as the light saber which symbolizes for the entirety of the movie. The force awakens is a step right back to theStar Wars is a new revival for the beloved franchise that defines the movie until now. It is as brilliant, vibrant and brash as the light saber which symbolizes for the entirety of the movie. The force awakens is a step right back to the glory days of the saga which Disney, Lucasfilm and JJ Abrams worked hardly on. They created a movie masterpiece that will hopefully form a trilogy as good as the original. The film is step in the heart of the 21st century but at the same time keeps the franchise's traditional elements. The introduction of new leads who are full of hope and strength that course through the movie. Rey is steadfast, brave and smart. She portrays with grace yet strong and defiant. Finn adds a lighter and funnier mood to the movie with his humor. But he is also passionate for those he holds dear. BB 8 is full of life which will make another fan favorite. Kylo Ren is relentless but insecure. Such a fresh idea to show the villains' insecurities.The original cast, of course, aren't left out of the spotlight just yet. The triumphant return of the saga's original characters helped in shaping this movie. The Force awakens is full of new light and new ideas. It is visually grand with a clear and concise plot and with leads that will shine as the new stewards of the franchise. There are some moments in the movie that would make you reminisce the love you had for the movie over thirty years ago. I applaud Abrams for creating a modern version of Star Wars with its trademark elements. The unexpected fates of characters and the strong portrayal as the villain can stand at par with the original. Fueled by strong performances, stunning visual effects, and plot's well thought-of path, The Force Awakens stands as a great revival of a franchise loved by all. This movie will defiantly catch the hearts of movie-goers for years to come and definitely define a new era of popular culture.… Expand
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NigelJan 19, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a ride. Within a couple of thrilling hours all memory of the prequels are well and truly laid to rest. The Force Awakens recaptures the core feeling and experience of the original trilogy in spades, whilst introducing refreshing new characters, locations and concepts.

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega are two magnificent acting talents to be leading the franchise into the future, and Rey is the perfect female lead Star Wars so desperately needed to bring the films into the 21st century. The dynamic between her, Finn and Poe is electric, and Poe's contribution to proceedings will hopefully grow as the trilogy plays out; he seems a real gem of a character already.

Adam Driver plays perhaps a more interesting and layered version of Darth Vader in Kylo Ren, displaying the internal conflict of a transition to the dark side through his fine acting. Those moments Ren lashes out in rage at control panels and electrical equipment with his crackling cross-guard lightsaber are shocking to say the least and show us we have an unpredictable and inexperienced villain who is clearly going through a very rough time mentally. The reveal that Ren is in fact the son of Han and Leia is tragic, and one I didn't see coming. If anyone was in any doubt as to whether he could live up to Vader as a central villain, those doubts would have been shattered the moment he slayed the Star Wars fan favourite, his own father. Although perhaps an unpopular turning point, this scene will surely prove to shape the events of the next two films and gives the audience reason to hate Ren even more than they did Vader.

The set design and props for the film are stunning and prove old filming techniques and methods still have a vital role to play in modern cinema. Some of the creature animatronics were unbelievable in intricacy and seeing the Millennium Falcon in all its glory once more was worth the ticket price alone.

The lightsaber duels felt weighty and grounded in reality, with the inexperience and vulnerability of the lightsaber users clearly evident. A scene involving a lightsaber-wielding Finn getting beaten by a furious stormtrooper and his staff was one of the standout moments of the movie and dared to venture into new Star Wars territory.

Although certain scenes felt unnecessary or too long (the rathtars attacking the Falcon springs to mind immediately) The Force Awakens takes it's audience on a journey back to the space opera 70s but also on a path to the future of this expansive universe. I went into the cinema with incredibly high expectations and was not disappointed. Christmas 2017 cannot come sooner. Luke might even get a line this time!… Expand
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SquadPoopJan 17, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are a Star Wars fanboy then please get off the internet, and go back to your special little corner where the only movies in the world that matter are the original trilogy, please, its time for the grownups to talk.

Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens is a good movie. That is a summary of it all. However for more reasons, just continue reading. Lets start with the story, people are complaining that it is a terrible rip off of A New Hope, and my response is: So what? Does this reasoning mean that you also hate A New Hope? Does it mean that this movie recreates it badly? No. It retells the story in a way that is familiar and also fresh. The cinematography helps the feeling of hugeness and epicness that JJ Abrams wanted, in the action scenes the camera is moving at a pace that feels intense but also lets the audience see what is happening and let them breathe, during more soft moments, Abrams lets the camera linger and slowly move to help immerse us into the scene, basically the camera work and lighting is phenomenal. The dialogue and character interactions and acting are also well done, people may not remember, but the acting and dialogue for A New Hope wasn't as brilliant as we think today. People may argue that there are plot holes and plot points that don't make sense, but guess what? ITS THE FIRST IN A TRILOGY. They are bound to explain it, there are 2 more movies coming. There is also the argument that the villain Kylo Ren shouldn't have been beaten so quickly, but guess what? He was still in training. I wonder if people just forget the scene when Hux is talking to Snoke, and Snoke clearly says: "bring me Ren, it is time to complete his training" so that argument is invalid. Basically this is a good movie, and unfortunately, it has reached the point where suddenly its cool to hate it because "Yeah, I'm different." and that is a shame. Don't let those people defer you, because most likely they are a bunch of fanboys who know nothing about film making and just want to dislike something because it doesn't reach the standards they set. I would highly recommend seeing this movie… Expand
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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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BibafattyDec 24, 2015
The movie is about an 8.5 to 9. Voted 10 because like most online polls you have to vote to the extreme since people will say its either 0 or 10. So vote with the heart. If you don't drown yourself in science babble or cry about it notThe movie is about an 8.5 to 9. Voted 10 because like most online polls you have to vote to the extreme since people will say its either 0 or 10. So vote with the heart. If you don't drown yourself in science babble or cry about it not being a perfect film you will enjoy it. If you are the type that hangs on every little flaw and cant accept anything but yourself as perfect you likely won't. Take it as you will.… Expand
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SenseiAgotDec 28, 2015
I loved this movie. It's not a perfect 10 but i'm giving it one because there are way too many morons who are giving it a 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 to this movie, failing to recognize at the very least the craftsmanship behind it. Is this really aI loved this movie. It's not a perfect 10 but i'm giving it one because there are way too many morons who are giving it a 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 to this movie, failing to recognize at the very least the craftsmanship behind it. Is this really a movie deserving a 0? Are you completely nuts? There's a limit to be a hater (or a fanboy). Normally i would give it an 8 or 8.5, maybe, when i just left the theater, i would have gave it a 9, but because of all the retarded people who are giving it a 0 (REALLY????), i'm going the other way.… Expand
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DonnySniperDec 19, 2015
By far better than Episode 1-3, on one level with Episode 4-6, maybe even better.

Dear Team of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I was flashed. The first time for about ten years. After Episode 1-3, Episode 7 brings Star Wars back to theBy far better than Episode 1-3, on one level with Episode 4-6, maybe even better.

Dear Team of Star Wars: The Force Awakens,

I was flashed. The first time for about ten years. After Episode 1-3, Episode 7 brings Star Wars back to the roots. There are only actors who know what they are doing and everytime they do it, you see that they love Star Wars. Everytime we recognize the spirit of the old movies (some on here call it "ripoff from previous movies", I would never call it like that) we see the spirit of the new movies based on the Originals. We see a mixture of drama, great humour, lovely nostalgia, hatred and sadness. I am just glad about this new Episode of Star Wars and I am looking forward to the next Movie. The entire Team of Star Wars Episode 7 brought the original Star Wars Trilogy back.
Thank you!
A Fan.… Expand
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omegamarxDec 19, 2015
cualquiera que haya disfrutado los episodios IV, V y VI de la saga va a disfrutar mucho esta septima entrega. La trama es atrapante con algunos pequeños giros de comedia que la hacen mas llevadera y muy buenos efectos visuales.
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RyFoxDec 19, 2015
I greatly enjoyed this movie to be honest. I can say part of it was probably due to nostalgia since Star Wars was one of the first series of movies I watched. The story also kept me hooked throughout and I enjoyed the effects. So if you haveI greatly enjoyed this movie to be honest. I can say part of it was probably due to nostalgia since Star Wars was one of the first series of movies I watched. The story also kept me hooked throughout and I enjoyed the effects. So if you have the chance, I recommend watching this movie.… Expand
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MooncalfianMar 24, 2016
It's like watching a very average - but very high budget - Star Wars fan film, from somebody who didn't really understand the original saga, or even how to direct a well-paced movie.

Usually when it comes to reviewing sequels of oldIt's like watching a very average - but very high budget - Star Wars fan film, from somebody who didn't really understand the original saga, or even how to direct a well-paced movie.

Usually when it comes to reviewing sequels of old fan-favourite films, I find myself hampered somewhat by nostalgia; my love for the originals expands my expectations to the point that they become unrealistic. But not so here. With The Force Awakens, I found my nostalgia satisfied (due to the exorbitant and constant fan pandering), but I attempted to appraise from the perspective of somebody who had never seen the originals. What I saw was a film which barely measured up to the typical cliched tripe Hollywood superhero movie that is churned out on a tri-annual basis.

Some of the acting is good, the scenes are pretty, and there are some fairly emotional moments in the film, but that's literally all the good things I have to say about it.

It is rushed, jumping from poorly-considered action scene to action scene, without really stopping to build any real character relationships, nor pause to authenticate the fictional universe and its massive mythos. The rest of the acting is fairly hard to swallow, particularly from the 'bad guys' and the typical fanfare of Lost / Heroes cast which J.J Abrams parades in just about every project he gets his mitts on, but also some of the time the acting from Rey felt overdone and patronising.

Indeed, patronising would be a word I would use to describe the entire movie. From the plot which seems to throw all of the prior work out of the window, to the spoon-fed 'wow he's a great pilot!' exposition, to the cliched gags. The entire showing bares the unsightly brand of J.J.Abrams' hubris, as he dances on the premature grave of George Lucas, declaring the the world that he knows better; that his vision of Star Wars is superior.

Spoiler alert: it's not.

It's a fun movie, but that's it. And when the hype of the big screen dies down, people will remember this as what it was: an average cash-in without any real heart or soul.… Expand
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ellesDec 22, 2015
Some of these reviewers are clearly trolls, I mean 0 out of 10 for a film of this magnitude, seriously? well its the only attention they are gonna get, bye bye trolls Star Wars and its millions of fans have struck back. The Force Awakens isSome of these reviewers are clearly trolls, I mean 0 out of 10 for a film of this magnitude, seriously? well its the only attention they are gonna get, bye bye trolls Star Wars and its millions of fans have struck back. The Force Awakens is the biggest and best film in the Galaxy.… Expand
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Traitor101666Dec 23, 2015
As a fan of Star Wars since the early 80s I was looking forward to this film - and was glad it delivered on all fronts. This is an immensely enjoyable romp, and yes it does retread some old ground from A New Hope, but that is notAs a fan of Star Wars since the early 80s I was looking forward to this film - and was glad it delivered on all fronts. This is an immensely enjoyable romp, and yes it does retread some old ground from A New Hope, but that is not necessarily a bad thing in my eyes. The new characters are very likeable and believable, and the film is mainly well paced throughout and although the running time is over 2 hours it doesn't feel long. Harrison Ford puts in a great performance as well, reminding us why we loved the original films.

JJ Abrams is obviously a fan of the series, there are several nods to extended universe in the film as well as a plethora of references to previous films. I thought Kylo Ren was a great baddie, the actor plays him as very calm yet at the same time mentally unhinged. Yes he's not that powerful compared to previous baddies but as was mentioned at one point, he hasn't completed his training - so this is just setting him up for the next films.

People moaning about leader Snoke being computer generated - you do realise he's meant to be a hologram of the character? Also there are some plot holes which don't make sense around the main characters skills but until we have seen the rest of the trilogy we need to let those go as I'm sure they may have some back story which will explain this. My only issue was the too brief appearance of Mark Hamill, but it seems like he will have a much bigger part in the next film.

Everyone I know who has been to see this has loved this film, so not sure why so many people don't like it on this site, guess people just don't like the lack of back story in the film about why the galaxy is in the state it is, who the main characters are etc. But I'm guessing we'll get that in the next film, so I just enjoyed a great action romp with a sense of nostalgia and didn't think too much about it.… Expand
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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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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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starrdoggDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a perfect movie, but I thought it was a highly enjoyable one, and a triumphant return to the franchise after a decade away. The negatives have been hammered home, and yes, this movie borrows A LOT from A New Hope, but it honestly didn't bother me all that much until the very end (did we really need ANOTHER movie ending with the Rebels exploiting a weakness in a Death Star!?).

That said, I thought this movie had a lot of positives that far outweighed the one major negative.The Force Awakens nails the vibe and look of the original trilogy, something the prequels whiffed on completely. I also loved the new characters, as Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren all had compelling stories, and all three actors did fantastic jobs in their roles. Compelling characters were perhaps the biggest flaw of the prequels, and this more than makes up for it. Surprisingly, this movie had some legitimately funny scenes, something we haven't seen in a Star Wars movie since maybe Empire. Oh, and the action scenes were great and the aliens were cool (as a fanboy, I feel compelled to point this out).

All in all, this movie neither exceeded my expectations, nor did it disappoint me. It's far better than the prequels and a wonderful start to a new trilogy. I just hope they take these wonderful characters and this fantastic new world in which they exist and put them to a more creative use the next time around. For now though, I'm happy with this movie, and I'll absolutely be seeing it again.… Expand
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adam32492Dec 21, 2015
If You're expecting a lot of character development and unforeseen twists in the plot to a formula story, you won't get it. The main character (Rey) is obviously Skywalker's daughter but it delivers the action scenes you expect. Don't waitIf You're expecting a lot of character development and unforeseen twists in the plot to a formula story, you won't get it. The main character (Rey) is obviously Skywalker's daughter but it delivers the action scenes you expect. Don't wait for any scenes after the credits for this is not a marvel studios movie.… 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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