Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2015
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MatthewEDec 21, 2015
To be honest I had some issues with The Force Awakens. Several different writers (J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt) worked on the story, and it shows a certain mishmash.

However, the combination of humor, thrills, nostalgiaTo be honest I had some issues with The Force Awakens. Several different writers (J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt) worked on the story, and it shows a certain mishmash.

However, the combination of humor, thrills, nostalgia and (yes) powerful storytelling should satisfy most Star Wars fans as it did me. The Force is definitely with it.

I am looking forward to seeing the next episode, hoping that it will be a real classic.… Expand
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DarthNihilusDec 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like the film's villain, Kylo Ren, I'm torn between the light and the dark. The fan in me wants to love this movie but the critic in me is sorely disappointed.

The Good

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

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

The Bad

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

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

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

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

The Phantom Menace (The Sith reappear)
Attack of the Clones (The Clone Wars Began)
Revenge of the Sith (The Sith take over the galaxy)
A New Hope (Luke begins the path towards saving the galaxy)
Empire Strikes Back (Vader captures everyone and beats Luke)
Return of the Jedi (Luke defeats Vader and the Emperor)
The Force Awakens (???)… Expand
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grueygtwoeyMay 7, 2016
I enjoyed this very much. The focus appears to have been to create an entertaining movie that can appeal to everyone, of all ages, genders, not just Star Wars fans, and it is a massive success on that respect.
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whereamiMay 10, 2016
This was a good movie, perhaps not a great one but it should be setting up great things hopefully. As a middle aged fan who didn’t care too much for the prequels I liked the fact that it mirrored the original movie, although I can see thatThis was a good movie, perhaps not a great one but it should be setting up great things hopefully. As a middle aged fan who didn’t care too much for the prequels I liked the fact that it mirrored the original movie, although I can see that this would be a problem for some. It’s not without original elements - BB8 is a perfect mix of new and old, Kylo Ren is a type of villain we haven’t seen in the Star Wars Universe (more three dimensional Darth Vader or Darth Maul), Finn is a new type of character and the flight through the ruins of Imperial ships was inspired. I thought the character of Rey, whilst likable and well played by Daisy Ridley, could have done with a weakness of some description to balance things out – I’m not sure where they can go with this character as she already seems to be an able and fully formed Jedi. Overall, entertaining and well-made but definitely room for improvement.… Expand
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TagirixJul 7, 2016
Personally, I mistunderstand the people saying that Episode VII is bad, it's actually not. They released a new movie, c'mon! It's a great moment to joy! I was into the plot, all characters were awesome. If you have not watched the film yet, IPersonally, I mistunderstand the people saying that Episode VII is bad, it's actually not. They released a new movie, c'mon! It's a great moment to joy! I was into the plot, all characters were awesome. If you have not watched the film yet, I definitely recommend.… Expand
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tywinlanniMay 31, 2016
Okay so when I first saw this I was slightly disappointed because I wanted Luke to show up and kick a** at the end but now - I love this movie, like actually LOVE it. seen it five times, again last night and enjoyed it more than ever. and youOkay so when I first saw this I was slightly disappointed because I wanted Luke to show up and kick a** at the end but now - I love this movie, like actually LOVE it. seen it five times, again last night and enjoyed it more than ever. and you know what, I actually lilke StarKiller Base - yeah I know, crazy, but I like it, I think its a funny twist on the Death Star, I like the way it sucks the life out of a star then spews it back out as a weapon. Who gives a **** if its not science, since when has that mattered to Star Wars??? Like, how can the Millenium Falcon fly in atmosphere, it has no aerodynamic qualities at all, no flaps or rudders, but no one ever complained about that? I cant actually believe people use this as a criticsm of this film. Starkiller is great, and while I'm on, I like Snoke as well. He's creepy and a good design. Voice by Serkis is good. Looks like he’s had some kind close encounter with a lightsaber on his forehead, nice design. BB8 is just flat out awesome. Perfect.… Expand
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BikbonJul 27, 2016
Good:
The characters
The special effects
The humour
The Star Wars feel
The music
The new bad guy

Bad:
The CGI monsters
No Luke (almost)
The dream sequence????
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dargis49Apr 20, 2017
To all the haters ragging on the story. It was necessary to make it feel like the original trilogy. To get the loyalists back and introduce Star Wars to a new generation. This film was masterfully done.
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revelcDec 15, 2016
My first Star Wars was Episode 1 (I'm not ashamed of that). I was super young and I was blown away by the cool fights, Darth Maul, and the CGI. I did see all the originals and the rest of the prequels years later. I'm not a Star Wars fanaticsMy first Star Wars was Episode 1 (I'm not ashamed of that). I was super young and I was blown away by the cool fights, Darth Maul, and the CGI. I did see all the originals and the rest of the prequels years later. I'm not a Star Wars fanatics and I'm not that young anymore when I saw Episode 7, so this review is from my perspective as a regular movie goers.

I think Episode 7 is an okay movie, full of "classic Star Wars" action and overused cliche from previous Star Wars (another Death Star, rebellion, father son issue, and discounted Darth Vader?). I honestly think this movie is for those hardcore fans and their kids who's hungry for classic Star Wars plot after years of "betrayal". It also caters to female audience as well as minorities, which is good in my opinion. It tries too hard to provide for many different groups and it become lacks of originality. It becomes watered down and 2 hours just not enough to explain everything after years of hiatus. Everything become bland and not appealing to film enthusiast like me. Not even half way through you already know what's gonna happen and the twist is not as exciting as when Anakin learns the truth about his father.

This movie success show how powerful advertising and internet community are. One person opinion become everyone opinion in matter of second. Daily dose of overblown trivia. They literally put all the hungry fans on leash. The best thing about the movie were it's CGI and soundtrack.… Expand
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Rosvel92Apr 30, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JJ Abrams is by far and away, the worst Star Wars director and writer (so far). Every movie adds some thing new to the Saga, except for the 2 movies by JJ Abrams. I would credit the things that work towards Lawrence Kasdan, the talented actors, and the VFX people, and all all work entirely despite Abrams being involved, rather than. Because of... Which is The first act is good. The part where Rey is ascaravenger on the ruins of a Star Destroyer, and Finn rescues Poe. And Poe, heroically dies.

But the movie akwardly falls apart at the moment where Rey and Finn find and pilot the Millennium Falcon. Plot contrivance much?. Sure one plot contrivance is almost harmless, but a thousand plot contrivances turn the whole film into a giant Chesse Swiss of plotholes. BB-8 carries the map to Luke Skywalker, what are the odds of fondint the Millennium Falcon within 30 meters?And then Han Solo randomly shows up, and he has regressed into his young adult-self doing small ilegal jobs for criminal gangsters. His arc is basically doing an encore of his best moments from A New Hope (except he is fused with Obi-wan in said film, but without being a Jedi). So is the rest of the movie, except everything else gets a new name The Empire is now called First Order, Darth Vader is Kylo Ren, Rey is Luke, the Death Star is Starkiller Base. Finn is Han Solo. Poe is a blend between Leia and Wedge Antilles. And the worst character in the film, and worst stormtrooper in all Star Wars overall, is Captain Phasma, she just gives up without a fight, what a waste.

Part of the problem wit the Millennium Falcon Rey pilots it at the level of Han Solo. Despite being a rookie pilot that has never left Jakuu, and only piloted in simulations. This is why people criticize the character as too powerful (and makes Han Solo feel less necessary). So many would had been fixed had they just left Poe there to pilot the ship or at least by having Finn and Rey, find Han Solo piloting the Falcon himself (they could still have found the gangsters regardless).

Poe's resurection, feels cheap and unexplained. If they really wanted to keep Oscar Isaac, as a pilot they should had said the Poe in the Resistance was his twin brother. That would had worked better, it would had been hockey in true Star Wars style, while keeping the stakes and sense of loss. (instead Poe's resurection, only foreshadows every single poorly conceived character resurection that Abrams would return in 9 Rise of Skywalker, the worst received in the film series).

Despite good new and classic actors, good VFX. It is disssapointing to see Star Wars return without a single new meaningful thing to say. This is the movie that Lucas so badly feared. He spent decades delaying it , until he could find something new to say. Then this movie comes and says nothing, reinforcing his view that it would had been a wasted of time. And that he shouldn't had sold it.
Then the movie doest work on it's own because it lefts too much unexplained, who is Snoke? And where he got the money to finance an army? Why is Rey so powerful? (And then JJ Abrams ruined those answers by saying Palpatine, so it retroactively made The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, worse). The answer in The Last Jedi was far better, Kylo Ren was weak because Luke was a pacifist, so he never trained him to kill.… Expand
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KayVen17Dec 29, 2016
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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

Mein persönlicher Score = 91
Mein User Score = 9/10

Lohnenswert? = Fantastisch
Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Unbedingt!… Expand
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UNARMED_JORDFeb 26, 2017
The force awakens is not only my favorite science fiction movie of all time, but also one of my favorite films in general this is because it breathes enough new blood into the old series that it is reclaimed into new and old glory of the starThe force awakens is not only my favorite science fiction movie of all time, but also one of my favorite films in general this is because it breathes enough new blood into the old series that it is reclaimed into new and old glory of the star wars spectacle… Expand
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hassallNov 28, 2016
When i first saw this movie i was amazed, but now looking back at it.It is just like episode 6 but i like the new Characters and the first Order.Honesty i think this movie is good but its too Similar to a new hope.
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TiberCromwell50Nov 23, 2016
This was the best movie I have seen in the last decade! Thank you! It was an amazing ride! People that say that original actors didn't get enough screen time, are misguided. It was an emotional roller coaster, if you are a Star Wars fan.
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llvaporzllDec 13, 2016
This movie is garbo dont watch it complete trash retarded i walked out of the movie. main actress was an ugly **** trash nobody should go see this piece of crap movie
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BroyaxJan 11, 2017
Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie.Me voilà bien surpris : cet épisode VII est sensiblement moins pourri que la prélogie démoulée par le nain de jardin habituel et la grosse patte de Disney a su d'une certaine façon raviver quelques braises de la première trilogie, la vraie. En outre, de la part de JJ Abrams, tâcheron maladroit qui a sévi sur le déterrage des Star Trek, on pouvait s'attendre au pire mais contre toute attente, il délivre un filmage assez soigné et très présentable, aidé évidemment par la débauche sidérante des effets spéciaux (ça pète de partout, c'est trop magnifique de sa race).

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

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

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

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

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

Voilà donc ce Star Wars nouveau : comme un Beaujolais sans éclat il se laisserait presque boire mais il a comme un arrière-goût de piquette. Attendons les prochaines vendanges, elles seront peut-être pires, on ne sait jamais...… Expand
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Zummy1976May 11, 2017
I love the Force Awakens more nowork than when I first saw it. First and foremost it's the characters that make this great. The foundations have been laid for an epic trilogy. The Last Jedi has a lot to live up to.
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luke100Jan 9, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fun start for the new trilogy. Interesting characters, well-executed death scene and overall fun sense of adventure can't quite overshadow that this movie is a rehash of A New Hope, but it gets pretty close.… Expand
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4Nick3Mar 1, 2018
Disney brings proves that they can kick off a new series of Star Wars Movies with something amazing, this movie is truly special.
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YeetusMcGeetusNov 5, 2018
One of the best Star Wars movies ever made. Period. If you grew up with the original trilogy on VHS, then this is the film for you. It lived up to and surpassed the hype.
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violinguy88Dec 18, 2015
I've seen every one of these films as they've been released and aside from maybe "Empire," The Force Awakens stands above all of them.

TFA gave us so many things the prequel trilogy did not - characters we care about, 1st class productionI've seen every one of these films as they've been released and aside from maybe "Empire," The Force Awakens stands above all of them.

TFA gave us so many things the prequel trilogy did not - characters we care about, 1st class production values, fantastic performances top to bottom, and a script/plot that was cohesive and interesting. Yes, maybe the plot borrowed from Episode 4 a bit too much - droid on a desert planet looking for his master and finding a nobody who then helps save the universe - but it is produced and told in a new and interesting way, with a good script and terrific acting.

Daisy Ridley is going to be a huge star. Adam Driver is diabolical and reminds me of a young Alan Rickman in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. I was expecting a little more screen time from Max von Sydow (a personal favorite actor of mine), but the new actors all held their own beautifully. Then there are the original trilogy actors who look old and tired, but definitely help with the nostalgia factor.

Speaking of that, this film teeters on the edge of too much nostalgia, but there is just enough without ramming it down our throats. There is one scene in particular that you'll miss if you blink that is very funny.

John Williams' score is another blockbuster. I was so relieved when I read he was doing the music because JJ doesn't normally use him in his films. And speaking of Mr. Abrams, a few of his buddies from Lost and Alias show up in this film in cameos, similar to MI3 and Star Trek.

I think that JJ Abrams deserves all the praise he can get for this film. He undertook a monumental task in not only directing the film, but directing a Star Wars film. Especially after the prequel disasters. The fans were hungry for a good, modern Star Wars film and he took the risk of being crucified like Lucas was back in 2000-2005. JJ did a great job and I plan on seeing it again soon.… Expand
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griffey546Dec 18, 2015
The trailer to this movie always gave me chills every time I watched it, yet I still always expected it to be like the prequels. With Disney taking charge, I had slight hope for the film with no more George Lucas. The plot feels a littleThe trailer to this movie always gave me chills every time I watched it, yet I still always expected it to be like the prequels. With Disney taking charge, I had slight hope for the film with no more George Lucas. The plot feels a little cheesy with them trying to finish a map to find Luke Skywalker, but they still managed to have a really good story the movie with character development. I think every single nostalgic moment made me almost cry more than some parts of the movie, like the millennium falcon taking flight, getting to see Han and Chewy, and the moment that just hit my hard with chills and excitement that I thought I was gonna cry at was hearing the loud Star Wars theme to single the movie finally started, and seeing, "STAR WARS". If you are expecting to see all the old characters from the IV to the VI films, you'll get you wish. If you have a bad feeling about this film being like the prequel films, don't worry, there's no character like Jar Jar Binks, it's still got some of those humorous moments that were in the original films, and not in the prequels. You will truly come to love the new characters in the film, and won't be disappointed to see how much things will surprise both in the story line, and characters return.… Expand
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ZackMurphDec 18, 2015
My friends, my wife, my family, and I loved this movie!!! My brother, and I grew up watching the original 4,5, and 6 when we were in our teens, and this movie hit every nostalgic, authentic, and adventurous nerve beyond anything that I couldMy friends, my wife, my family, and I loved this movie!!! My brother, and I grew up watching the original 4,5, and 6 when we were in our teens, and this movie hit every nostalgic, authentic, and adventurous nerve beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. Ignore those giving it anything less than an 8. They are the ones who have internal problems that they need to work out before judging anything of this world.

This movie started by drawing you into a scene where you had questions, and so many of them. Then step by step, your questions were answered, and your dreams were fulfilled. The action scenes, the story, the graphics, the acting, and the overall atmosphere of the movie was beyond imaginable. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan(To which my wife is not, and she loved it!!). Then this movie is still for you.… Expand
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wlielolnardDec 18, 2015
I just got back from the movie and all I have to say is I loved it. They story was compelling and just overall fun to follow, even knowing what was coming around the corner. For those of you that complain that the story was just ripped off ofI just got back from the movie and all I have to say is I loved it. They story was compelling and just overall fun to follow, even knowing what was coming around the corner. For those of you that complain that the story was just ripped off of episode 4 you have to look more into the film aspect of things. The star wars films especially episode 4 where built all around a simple hero cycle. George Lucius took this simple hero cycle and turned it into a story we all know and love today, and JJ Abrams followed in the foot steps of George Lucius and did exactly twisting it up and forming into something new that should be looked on as great. People hating on this movie came in with a closed mind and weren't willing to change what they believe it to be, no matter how great it was. Now you guys are stuck unable to enjoy the movie while people who maybe had there doubts gave it a chance and saw what the movie really had to offer. Sucks to suck. I'm definitely watching it again and many times over. There has been an awakening!… Expand
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Eckar44Dec 18, 2015
Internet is now full of people whom nothing satisfies, that's the only explanation for scores of 3 or 4. Generally is a very entertaining movie (like Star Wars was) and has holes in the plot (as the original had). Some People look like doInternet is now full of people whom nothing satisfies, that's the only explanation for scores of 3 or 4. Generally is a very entertaining movie (like Star Wars was) and has holes in the plot (as the original had). Some People look like do not quite understand that this is a film base on a fantasy, the script does not have to be deep, or pretend to give us any lesson in life, because it is only entertainment as a game of basketball or baseball are. If you want lessons of philosophy go to read Platoon, if you want a fun time go see this excellent movie and wait like me, for the next one… Expand
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IItommyliDec 22, 2015
Great movie.The new characters are not shoved down your throat, they are introduced well and you actually care about them. The plot is a little too derivative of the original trilogy but it's still good. Some fans will never be happy.
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RPKHMar 25, 2016
Star Wars is one of the greatest and most successfull franchise ever although i don`t like all the episodes but i accept and admit it. There are things that bother me about the new episode and i think a lot of people agree with me, first ofStar Wars is one of the greatest and most successfull franchise ever although i don`t like all the episodes but i accept and admit it. There are things that bother me about the new episode and i think a lot of people agree with me, first of them is the story and why George Lucas is not the writer? You know, when you create characters and all the materials that relevant to them such as the world around them, they are only belongs to you and no one else can change or expand your story, so...? Of course G. Lucas helped in writing but its not original. In the new episode we see new characters but less locations, characters that they don`t have a strong personality, specially the bad-man of the film, he is so weak that even looses in fight against Rey who just discovers her powers and abilities and had no training and no master. The big thing is the number of fights specially between the main characters, remember the second trilogy and breathless lightsaber fights, shame that is no more.… Expand
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mystrunnerDec 18, 2015
8/10 as a movie in general, but as a Star Wars film? 10/10. The characters are interesting and real, the humor isn't forced, the story is interesting, and there's an overall sense of mystery prevailing, as we try and understand what's8/10 as a movie in general, but as a Star Wars film? 10/10. The characters are interesting and real, the humor isn't forced, the story is interesting, and there's an overall sense of mystery prevailing, as we try and understand what's happened in the last 30 years...… Expand
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flemieuxDec 22, 2015
Star Wars The Force Awakens IS nostalgic, flashy, cheesy, romantic, funny, cute, dramatic, predictable, commercial BUT... and most importantly... it is Fun.
Star Wars The Force Awakens IS NOT gritty, hardcore, realistic, thought provoking,Star Wars The Force Awakens IS nostalgic, flashy, cheesy, romantic, funny, cute, dramatic, predictable, commercial BUT... and most importantly... it is Fun.
Star Wars The Force Awakens IS NOT gritty, hardcore, realistic, thought provoking, logical nor does it take itself too seriously and I can see why self-defined hardcore fans can have a problem with that. I saw Empire in theatres when it came out. I read Zahn, played the RPG and devoured SW lore my entire life. I had and At-At and a Falcon and a bunch of figurines only My Vader did not stay in its plastic container, it came out to play and, eventually, broke and went to garbage compactor heaven.
For those fans trying to recapture that feeling they had when they were 10... No Movie, no matter how awesome, will do that for you. You can't keep your childhood in a neat plastic wrapper.
This Movie hit all the right notes for me. It managed to eclipse the horror that are the prequels and satisfied my inner geek.
When all is said and done this is a fun movie with a great cast and a truly wonderful nod to the creators and actors of the originals.… Expand
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flm4lifeDec 24, 2015
People who rate a movie at a 0 or a 10 should never rate a movie. No movie is perfect. No movie is purely so bad it deserves a 0. I ignore those reviews. Is this movie perfect. Heck no. Is it fun it fun to watch. Absolutely. It is the soul ofPeople who rate a movie at a 0 or a 10 should never rate a movie. No movie is perfect. No movie is purely so bad it deserves a 0. I ignore those reviews. Is this movie perfect. Heck no. Is it fun it fun to watch. Absolutely. It is the soul of what made the originals great. The actors are good. The effects are good.… Expand
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PaladinusDec 18, 2015
One would expect that, after 2 obliterated death stars, the bad guys would have learned to protect them a bit better. Or just, you know, not to build such massive weapons.
Basically Episode IV revisited.
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solecsDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was an exciting spectacle of a movie. The Star Wars fan in me loved it, but the movie-goer in me says it wasn't perfect.

The movie succeeds most as a transition from the original trilogy. The look and tone are spot on and there's a really great sense of epic scope and scale that nails the sci-fi/fantasy notes. The new lead characters are fantastically realized, and for the most part like-able with complete arcs, and the old characters work fairly well as a bridge. It's a great mashup of the old Star Wars we know and love along with enough new pieces that are ready and willing to be expanded on in the upcoming movies.

That said, there were some flaws. There is quite a bit of pandering and callback to the original trilogy films, much of it blatant and pretty forced towards the end. The plot was also on the weak side. Yes, it followed a lot of the same outline as episodes 4, 5, and 6, but I think they added enough variations and subversions to make it fresh and, most importantly, leave room to really expand the story in the next films. As with most beginnings it spent a lot of time on world building and character introductions that it didn't get as deep. The plot also had some pretty extreme jumps in logic and took some shortcuts and there were a few points of way-out-there science that threw off my suspension of disbelief (like how starkiller base works...).

All in all it was a really fun movie that perfectly setup the next installment. There is enough for old and new fans to enjoy and the hook for the next movie is great.

To address some of the common complaints I've read about the movie (spoliers):

Rey/Finn beat Kylo Ren!
A lot of people complain that "Rey and Finn with no training whatsoever beat the highly trained jedi/sith Kylo Ren!". First of all who says Rey and Finn weren't trained? It's established pretty early on that Rey can handle herself and knows her way around a weapon. Finn is a storm trooper who was trained from a very early age. It's not a huge jump to assume he was trained to use melee weapons, he even fights another storm trooper in melee. Second, Finn fought a Kylo Ren who had just been shot in the gut and was bleeding out. By the time Rey got in the action Finn had already injured both of Kylo's arms too. This was in no way a full strength Kylo Ren, so I don't think this fight really turned out that outlandishly.

There was no character development!
What exactly were you expecting? Did Luke suddenly become a full jedi by the end of A New Hope? Was Han a fully fledged respected leader of the rebellion by then? How much development did Leia get between being getting captured and handing out medals? This is the first movie, you can't honestly compare the development of the original trilogy cast over the course of 3 movies to the new characters' development in 1. The main players in TFA (Rey, Finn, Kylo) all had fairly complete arcs, but are still developing. It would have been nice to get some more screen time for Poe and some of the First Order leaders but you can't spend half the movie on everybody.

It's just A New Hope all over again!
I mentioned this above, but yeah it's pretty similar. Droid with important information gets stranded on a desert planet and finds a naive hero who finds a mentor who takes them to a bar to get to the rebellion and blow up the death star. There's also the "I am your father" moment from Empire Strikes Back and the starship battles from Return of the Jedi. Yes, I saw all that too. The thing is it's a whole new set of characters with different backgrounds and motivations. I think it's a fine way of rebooting the franchise without alienating the fan base and so long as they use it as a setup and go in a different direction in the next movie it will have been worth it. The real core of this conflict is that the First Order is very much on the offensive and actively attacking the resistance/republic which is a far cry from the Empire trying to crush that insignificant rebellion.… Expand
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CroswyndDec 18, 2015
Episode 7: The Force Awakens was exactly as it should be. Silly, awesome, dumb, serious, adventurous, and a lot of fun. It was Star Wars, through and through.
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omy785Dec 20, 2015
This movie was about passing the torch to the new generation of actors/characters. It succeeded indeed, since all the new pg are extremely interesting and the future looks brighter than ever
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HaloFeverDec 23, 2015
The best Star Wars movie since "Return of the Jedi". First things first, this is a Star Wars movie through and through. The change in creative control has ironically brought Star Wars back to its roots. Not only does "The Force Awakens" echoThe best Star Wars movie since "Return of the Jedi". First things first, this is a Star Wars movie through and through. The change in creative control has ironically brought Star Wars back to its roots. Not only does "The Force Awakens" echo classic Star Wars, it is the embodiment of the modern blockbuster.

For old fans like me, the nods to previous films and character arcs of old favorites is wonderfully emotional. The new characters are also spectacular. Poe is a just about the most awesomest pilot ever. Finn is a the wide eyed kid coming into the Star Wars universe. Rey is the embodiment of the heroes journey. It all comes together so nicely you will want to see it again.… Expand
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johnem95Dec 18, 2015
Filled with great characters (both familiar and unfamiliar), exhilarating action, and spectacular visuals, director J.J. Abrams has affectionately brought the beloved franchise back to life. Everything about this movie screams Star Wars.
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TheMadQuackerDec 18, 2015
First, this movie made me feel like I was watching Star Wars. I was in the theatre like I was 10 years old again, captivated by the magic and awe of the universe.
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leledits1138Dec 19, 2015
So did movie live up to the hype? No. Is this because the movie is terrible. No actually, it's because of Disney's shameless marketing that made it out to be the second coming of Jesus, I mean c'mon, BB8 oranges? But fruits and religionSo did movie live up to the hype? No. Is this because the movie is terrible. No actually, it's because of Disney's shameless marketing that made it out to be the second coming of Jesus, I mean c'mon, BB8 oranges? But fruits and religion aside, The Force Awakens is a fantastic return to form. No it's not better than Empire but it definitely stands as high as A New Hope and if not, higher than Return of the Jedi. This isn't a perfect movie but that's no reason to overreact and give a damn zero. The movie has heart. I felt more here than all of the Prequels combined. It's acting, writing, and direction are all terrific. One thing that stands out is it's comedy. This is definitely the funniest Star Wars film ever. Is it the best movie of all time? Nope. Is it movie of the year material. Yes. Time to celebrate guys, Star Wars is good again.

Notice: I give this a perfect score only to counter one of many zeros given by some angry Legends fan or mediocre review. My true score would be a 9 out of 10.… Expand
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Patrick319Dec 19, 2015
Powerful characters and the relationships that develop make up for a lackluster story. Dialogue and acting is a VAST improvement from previous episodes. Yes, there are parallels to A New Hope, but only in style and delivery. The charactersPowerful characters and the relationships that develop make up for a lackluster story. Dialogue and acting is a VAST improvement from previous episodes. Yes, there are parallels to A New Hope, but only in style and delivery. The characters are unique and their motivations are unique. This is NOT a complete rehash of A New Hope in my opinion. The ending may seem anti climactic to some, but in my opinion it was very gutsy! There is a lot of unanswered questions and unfinished business that we should give the creative team the benefit of the doubt will be dealt with to the fans satisfaction in Episodes 8 and 9. There are some plot holes that seem intentional (we'll see if they were) and some that I'm on the fence as to whether they were intentional, or if the viewers are just expected to assume what happened. One of those plot holes has to do with who actually SURVIVED at the end of the film.… Expand
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ethan_ameranDec 25, 2015
So just meanderings for Star Wars The Force Awakens (no spoilers). Every professional reviewer (that I've seen) and fan has basically peed all over themselves with glee stating this is either the best or second best (behind The Empire StrikesSo just meanderings for Star Wars The Force Awakens (no spoilers). Every professional reviewer (that I've seen) and fan has basically peed all over themselves with glee stating this is either the best or second best (behind The Empire Strikes Back) 'Wars film ever. I really think that this is exaggerated in that the Lucas Prequels Episodes 1-3 were so CGI heavy, plot light, and basically added nothing to the franchise story that the bar was set EXTREMELY low expectation-wise to begin with. Add to that the fact that J.J. rebooted Star Trek a story-lite, action-driven, WB infused, fight laden, explosive caricature of it's former plot driven incarnations further cooled expectations of the new Star Wars trilogy under his direction. I think only the fact that it is a modestly story driven film, using actual sets, ships, and characters/extras that it completely eclipses the Lucas prequels. Add to that it's been 10 years since there's been a Star Wars movie, the fandom hunger is present for anything, especially something resembling the original trilogy glory. J.J. delivers in that respect but to be objective and not caught up in the "here and now" of the revival moment. The Force Awakens is no where near the richness of Empire Strikes Back and likely falls short of the birth of the franchise in A New Hope. At best I'd say it competes mightily for third place against Return of the Jedi. Frankly if not for the annoying Ewoks and laughable failing of the Imperial forces against said stick-wielding monkeys in Return, this new film would easily fall to fourth best of seven in the current franchise run. While it is heads above the Lucas toy sale driven aims of the prequels it still smacks of a dumbing down to appeal to the Facebook scrolling masses and fails to fully vest yourself to the characters and story as the original trilogy did. The one thing that absolutely drove me nuts is that (especially) the two new main characters were always pantingly breathless in multiple scenes in the movie. All this heavy breathing became really like nails on a chalkboard for me. If you movie is really THAT action-packed that your main characters have to pant through the film either pretend they're super-human and let them stop panting or else cut down on jumping from one action sequence, to another, to another, to another and perhaps fill those gaps with plot and character development.… Expand
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musstang62Dec 19, 2015
While it's not perfect, I went into this movie hoping for something relatively on par with The Empire Strikes Back, and I wasn't disappointed. In my opinion, this is at least the 3rd best Star Wars movie in the series

The Bad: - BB-8 -While it's not perfect, I went into this movie hoping for something relatively on par with The Empire Strikes Back, and I wasn't disappointed. In my opinion, this is at least the 3rd best Star Wars movie in the series

The Bad:

- BB-8
- Some genuinely bad dialogue in one scene. Two characters spouting exposition in the most wooden way possible. Compared to the writing in the rest of the movie, this scene stuck out like a sore thumb
- The plot feels a bit muddled in places

The Good:

- Great new characters that are easy to sympathize with, regardless of what side they're on
- A few exciting action sequences with intelligent solutions given by the protagonists
- Rylo Ken is a very memorable villain, one whose motivations aren't black and white
- While it doesn't make 100% the entire time, the plot pays a lot of homage to A New Hope
- The plot (while muddled at times) has some very memorable and well executed moments
- The movie really FEELS like Star Wars through and through, something that could be difficult to say about any of the prequel movies
- One scene in particular was very artistically done, not something I would normally associate with a Star Wars movie. The theme of light and dark was used to full and brilliant effect

If you've ever enjoyed any Star Wars films before, don't hesitate to check this one out. Whether you have high expectations or not, you will at least enjoy this movie, if not love it. The Force Awakens feels like A New Hope 2.0, simultaneously the same yet superior to the original. This movie reminded me of why I loved Star Wars in the first place… Expand
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kevtheobaldDec 19, 2015
If you have enjoyed any of the Star Wars movies, this is well worth seeing. If you enjoy Sci-fi movies that lean towards action, this is well worth seeing. If you are a film snob who hates really popular movies, skip this.

The reality isIf you have enjoyed any of the Star Wars movies, this is well worth seeing. If you enjoy Sci-fi movies that lean towards action, this is well worth seeing. If you are a film snob who hates really popular movies, skip this.

The reality is no movie will make everyone happy. Just like there is no one song or musical artist that everyone loves. The Force Awakens has a target audience that just so happens to have been building up for about forty years now. There is enough retro items to keep the fan base happy while offering an entertaining experience for those less familiar with the Star Wars universe.

Try to fight the sense of over hype and just watch the movie for what it is, a fun Sci-fi flick. If the Star Trek reboot movies worked for you, this one will as well.

Nice to see Lucas Films new owners have done what George could not. The overall quality of acting was higher, the pacing was better, and the story was better. J.J. Abrams has come through with a quality movie that maybe just beat The Empire Strikes Back as the best of the Star Wars series so far.

If I had complaints it would be the way certain characters were able to do things that in theory people had to be trained to do. Piloting certain vehicles that in theory they had not used before or styles of fighting they had never done before. Nothing against the actor that play Kylo Ren, but he seems to tall and different from his parents. Small issue, but that is just something that bugged me.

Resist hating this movie just because it is so popular. To many people feel they must balance score by giving a super low score to a popular movie. In some cases, I do think movies get higher scores do to great marketing over good quality, but this had both. Worthy of the high praise.… Expand
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Eva-UnitOneMar 23, 2016
JJ is ruining series left and right. It should be written in some form of United Nations convention that one person cannot direct Star Trek and Star Wars...or be allowed to ruin them both.

It does't have the Star Wars feel... It has JJ'sJJ is ruining series left and right. It should be written in some form of United Nations convention that one person cannot direct Star Trek and Star Wars...or be allowed to ruin them both.

It does't have the Star Wars feel... It has JJ's feel... a feeling that he's trying to let the audience know that he knows about other movies or something, where the film feels like it's a series of homages/references to the other star wars films so the whole movie just feels like a damn meme.

The dude lacks originality, and lacks the ability to stay true to someone else's creative vision.… Expand
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EasyTabDec 22, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is one of the greatest cinematic experiences I have ever had. Star Wars is back! And the hype couldn't be more real, but luckily J.J. Abrams has crafted the best Star Wars movie in 32 years. This was easily myStar Wars: The Force Awakens is one of the greatest cinematic experiences I have ever had. Star Wars is back! And the hype couldn't be more real, but luckily J.J. Abrams has crafted the best Star Wars movie in 32 years. This was easily my most anticipated film of all time, as it was for many other Star Wars fans like myself. But watching this movie I instantly fell back into this universe and seeing all the old characters was like reuniting with old friends who have been gone a while. But what surprised me was how much I loved all the new characters and they almost instantly felt like they belonged in Star Wars. I loved Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, as she was truly a great heroine who might've stole the entire show. Daisy Ridley's sweet, rough, and emotional performance has cemented her in Star Wars for me and I cannot wait to see her in the future of films. Finn, played by John Boyega, was a fantastic new character and had a heart of gold. John Boyega's performance had heart, humor and was overall a grand addition to this great cast of characters. Poe Dameron was another new character that I also really loved, as he was a wisecracking badass pilot who felt similar to Han Solo in the original Star Wars. I wish we had gotten to see more of him, but thats what sequels are for. Oscar Isaac plays Poe and brings a great performance to the film and shows once again why he is one of the best rising stars in Hollywood. Kylo Ren was, along with Rey, my favorite new addition to the Star Wars characters. He was scary, mysterious, complex and he is a brilliant pressence on screen that's similar to Darth Vader. Adam Driver does a fantastic job as the character and handling his dark and tragic character. BB-8 was also a great new droid and I quickly loved him for his humor and personality that we learn through his interactions. He really captures the essence of droids with how while we can't understand their language, we know exactly who they are and what they are saying. Harrison Ford returns as the legendary Han Solo, and boy what a return it is. Han Solo was always one of my favorite characters of all time, and watching him kick ass and make smartass comments with Chewbacca at his side made me feel like a kid again. Ford brings everything he has to the role and I commend him for his unforgettable performance in this film. Seeing the entire old crew back was just indescribable. Seeing Leia, C3PO, Chewbacca, Han was like the greatest family reunion ever. It felt like we were finally home. J.J. Abrams has accomplished what many of us thought was the impossible, he has made Star Wars great again. I realize many people enjoy the prequels, which is fine of course, but for me it didn't have the magic of the original trilogy. This film captured the feel and fun of the original trilogy, without sacrificing the dark elements. The great cinematography was also something I noticed, as it made the emotional scenes and action sequences look and feel beautiful. Many people have said the film is very similar to the original Star Wars from 1977 and while there are definitely similarities, I don't see this as a compaint. To me this was a great homage to the original film and it made me happy to see that J.J. Abrams wanted to bring that experience back to life for both old and new generations. I loved this film so much. Of course it had small flaws, which can be found in the original trilogy as well if you look hard enough, but I had the highest expectations ever for this film and as someone who has loved Star Wars all his life I can say that its the best film since Return of the Jedi all those 32 years ago. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a phenomenal cinematic that was everything I wanted it to. It was emotional, funny, exciting, occasionally scary, and it did a perfect job at mixing the old and the new. The wait for Episode VIII cannot come fast enough.… Expand
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michael1208Dec 19, 2015
Foreseeing the franchise's potential in the future, Disney has invested brilliantly by taking over Lucas Film and nominating Abrams as the director of Episode VII, who has done everything just right in reviving the fantasy saga. HavingForeseeing the franchise's potential in the future, Disney has invested brilliantly by taking over Lucas Film and nominating Abrams as the director of Episode VII, who has done everything just right in reviving the fantasy saga. Having himself written the script with Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt, the film finds itself recycling the basic formula - An adventure beyond the galaxy, loaded with ton of action sequences, sense of humors and emotions, but the most important is the overall improvements from the last prequel 10 years ago. While the story is much predictable, the lightsaber fight might not as epic as the original trilogy and the ending seems a bit unpleasant, the return of the original cast mixing with fresh bloods creates a great chemistry in developing the climax, the visual effects are undeniable marvelous thanks to its wide angle cinematography and breathtaking CGIs, even the scores from John Williams, powerful as always to hold audiences at their seats until the end of credits roll. Although being formulaic, less darker antagonists and certain characters are underused, Abrams is still successful in awakening the nostalgic force of this galactic sci-fi adventure.… Expand
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tvnewsguidoDec 26, 2015
Super fun not really great cinema

I had a great deal of fun watching this flick. It's not a great movie but it serves it's purpose as a bridge episode from the original trilogy to the new universe. The performances were spot on and i'mSuper fun not really great cinema

I had a great deal of fun watching this flick. It's not a great movie but it serves it's purpose as a bridge episode from the original trilogy to the new universe. The performances were spot on and i'm intrigued to see more.… Expand
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UrbanlistenerJan 9, 2016
A competent Star Wars film, great new characters, great practical effects and great to see our old star wars stars (no pun intended) back, but on the story side, it is weak. Not that is not a good story, but it is litterally the same asA competent Star Wars film, great new characters, great practical effects and great to see our old star wars stars (no pun intended) back, but on the story side, it is weak. Not that is not a good story, but it is litterally the same as episode IV. I understand that they wanted the movie to be familiar to older audiences and bringing back that nostalgia factor, while introducing the universe to younger people, but its just too similar to ignore. But still, it is better than episode 1 and 2 and it is well-made, well-shot and a lot of fun.… Expand
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mikeraddDec 18, 2015
The movie nearly was perfect. Reviewers reflecting the movie as a rip off, or a rushed plot, probably are very bitter . There is a lot of misery in the world today, and a lot of miserable people, and that is what makes Star Wars: Episode VII,The movie nearly was perfect. Reviewers reflecting the movie as a rip off, or a rushed plot, probably are very bitter . There is a lot of misery in the world today, and a lot of miserable people, and that is what makes Star Wars: Episode VII, one of a kind, and should be considered by many to an Abram's masterpiece. In such an ugly world, Star Wars gives us a chance to escape to a galaxy where the impossible is achievable, the joy is real, the drama is personal and the excitement is glorious. Hype of this caliber is a double edged sword. A film of this stature will not be enjoyed by all, but those who left this film "disappointed", most likely went in with a negative mind set, or an overly optimistic view this movie would change their life.

This was a movie for Fanboys (which I consider myself). This was not a development of something completely new, and was never intended to be. Unfortunately, there will always be negative reviews, and those reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. I am truly surprised by the negative feedback, and had to vent, now on to the review.

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Lets start with the negatives, every movie has em. Adam Driver's helmet/mask was removed too often. The only scene the helmet should have been removed was when Ren was confronted by Han. This would have brought more power to both the scene, and Driver's character. The undeveloped characters of Maz Kanata, Poe Dameron and Supreme Leader Snoke are why this review is not a perfect 10. These characters have serious potential, but neither of the three fully blossomed during the film, possibly intentional on J.J's part. Those claiming Finn and Ren's characters were undeveloped, wanted a 4 hour long movie.

Now the good stuff. Referring back to the scene in which Han confronts Ren, Driver ambitiously delivers. He brings raw emotion, heartwarming conviction, and an empathy in which viewers can feel he is undeniable torn between good and evil. "The power of the darkside" is perfectly captured in this scene, and I left more than satisfied with Drivers performance. The nostalgia was very well placed, although awkward, maybe even a little sloppy, in certain scenes. Han and Leia being the parents of Ren is beautifully thought-out, and reveals there is Skywalker blood in Kylo Ren. Ren is obsessed with completing what his grandfather, Vader, failed to achieve. It is also clear Ren is unaware that Vader was the one who ultimately destroyed the Sith. I left satisfied, excited, and ready to see it again today!… Expand
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scarfakeDec 19, 2015
scenario: weak
acting: good
effects: very good

it is a good star wars film. i think better than 1-2-3 but scenario is conflicting. i did not like it. kylo ren is very special character. i think he will be 2nd and 3rd movies. effects are great
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flatblack13Dec 21, 2015
The story is surprisingly closely lifted from the original Star Wars, but still worth seeing. The plot is better than any of the prequels, but the action scenes are a little below Revenge of the Sith. Go see it for the sense of nostalgia,The story is surprisingly closely lifted from the original Star Wars, but still worth seeing. The plot is better than any of the prequels, but the action scenes are a little below Revenge of the Sith. Go see it for the sense of nostalgia, that it relies heavily on, but don't expect anything new.… Expand
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eugeniopDec 19, 2015
Enjoyed the movie! On the side note: I'm amazed of some reviews/ "essays", hey guys is just a movie! Enjoy life, there are other things more important to be upset...
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zeroes_or_tensDec 19, 2015
I'll keep this as absolutely spoiler-free as possible and I'll try not to say everything all the other positive reviews haven't said already.

After the first trailer for The Force Awakens came out, I basically put myself into a mediaI'll keep this as absolutely spoiler-free as possible and I'll try not to say everything all the other positive reviews haven't said already.

After the first trailer for The Force Awakens came out, I basically put myself into a media blackout for the movie. Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood, so I wanted as much of the plot to be as fresh as possible on release. Going into the theater, I couldn't have told you anything about the characters, not even a name for most of them. I mean, I assumed Poe was the main focus of the movie because I saw the Lego version of his X-wing for sale everywhere. Part of the blackout was because of the Prequels. I just wanted to keep an open mind. I remember loving Episode I as a kid simply because it was more Star Wars. I didn't want to watch this movie and just sweep the mistakes under the rug just so I can keep loving the series. The Force Awakens does take a few missteps, but I absolutely loved it.

J.J. Abrams, the writers, and the cast keep the spirit of the series alive, but they aren't held down by it. It's a lot like the first new Star Trek in that way. There are enough references and throwbacks to the originals to make the old fans smile, but not so much that it would alienate newer viewers. It also does a good job of not relying on the old cast. Each of the new characters are interesting their own ways. I just can't wait to see what happens with them next. There's also a wonderful feeling when each of the old characters are introduced. It's like seeing an old friend each time.

The camera work is excellent. J.J. Abrams keeps the focus exactly where it needs to be each time. One scene follows our heroes engaged in a tight ground battle, but keeps the camera trained on a distant X-Wing battling TIE fighters in the sky, and the whole thing really gives you a sense of the size of the battle. More great camera work can be found during a tense showdown between the heroes and the villain later in the movie. The wide shot perfectly captures the light side struggling against the dark. They absolutely nailed the special effects. The soundtrack and sound effects are spot on too. The wail of the TIE fighters and X-Wings, the targeting system from the turrets of the Millenium Falcon. Awesome.

The only real downside is that it follows the A New Hope formula a bit closely. That, and some of the larger twists (don't even google any character names if you want to avoid spoilers!) can be seen coming, but even that doesn't detract from the movie.

Ok, if you're still reading along with me, I'll cut to the chase. Even if you're not a huge fan, go see the movie. The whole thing can be described in one word: fun! I really don't know what the negative reviewers wanted to see different. Frankly, I have to wonder if they're just trying to be different by not liking it.… Expand
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WildFire15Dec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars is an interesting beast. It ignited the imaginations of the world in the 70s and produced one of the best plot twists in cinema history. It made a return with flash that got too bright and some terrible writing but kept the imagination and fantastic set-pieces.

Now, Star Wars is out of George Lucas' hands and into Disney's. Like many I was worried Star Wars would be used and abused, but if Force Awakens is anything to go by then those worries can rest easy(er).

The plot uses most of the same plot devices as A New Hope, but it never feels like a re-make but it's own thing. In fact, the movement back towards the smaller scale galaxy helps keep this new film together, while the Prequels got a bit lost in their own vastness. Rey and Finn are great characters, as is the brilliant BB-8 while Han Solo and Chewie are in their element improvising their way through every encounter. Kylo Ren is a total bastard, but a conflicted bastard manipulated by the Supreme Leader Snoke, who's silly name can't hide his terrifying power over Kylo.

Not all the characters are great, though. C3-PO and R2-D2 seem to be there for the sake of being there, Poe seems to be there just to push the plot forwards occasionally without much real reason to be involved while Captain Phasma, bigged up as an intimidating hunter, ends up a chump.

Still, what Abrams brought something George Lucas has no concept of; subtly. Not every detail is screamed in your face because they don't have to be, much like what Kylo Ren's really struggling against internally and revealed entirely when he kills his father (a scene that wasn't exactly unpredictable but still shocking). This also applies to Finn, who made me feel sympathy for the Stormtroopers with only one line of dialogue, which Lucas likely would have done with an overly lengthy scene.

The Force Awakens is a fantastic return for the franchise with not a dud scene in sight. I'm looking forwards to what else can be done with the franchise, though remain a bit apprehensive about the idea of a new Star Wars based film ever year.… Expand
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BoomerdogDec 18, 2015
Wow. Just Wow. This Star Wars is incredible. Daisy Ridley is amazing. I am completely happy with the way that it turned out!

I was very happy with the story line. I don't want to give away too much! Go see it for yourself!
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SystemOfAnUpDec 18, 2015
I am so so happy with the way this movie turned out. It is exactly what it needed to be. The action is intense. It is funny. The characters are lovable. Daisy Ridley is my new favorite actress. Do yourself a favor, take the kids, and go enjoyI am so so happy with the way this movie turned out. It is exactly what it needed to be. The action is intense. It is funny. The characters are lovable. Daisy Ridley is my new favorite actress. Do yourself a favor, take the kids, and go enjoy this movie.

I very much feel as though anyone who is giving this a zero has multiple accounts and literally went in to the movie only hoping it to end so they could go home and give it zero stars. Do not feed the trolls. It is a very fun, intense, exciting, heartfelt story that will move your emotions. It is what film is supposed to be.… Expand
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joegio13Dec 18, 2015
This is a Star Wars movie. That is the most accurate review you can give it. Think about what you feel when you think of a Star Wars movie. This movie is that. It is what I pictured it to be. From the character intros, like Fin aThis is a Star Wars movie. That is the most accurate review you can give it. Think about what you feel when you think of a Star Wars movie. This movie is that. It is what I pictured it to be. From the character intros, like Fin a stormtrooper that whats no part in the uniform, to Poe Dameron, the best rebel pilot in the universe. their stories unfold with little exposition and off the cuff remarks that occur in the background all while the action is occurring. Gone are the long winded talks of the prequels, the movie covers story at a fast pace. Similiar to an 80's Spielberg movie, where you only know what you need to know at the moment. BB-8 is the break out star of this movie. Is it possible to think a robot is adorable. He has personality and because his head can move it allows him the ability to emote emotions with his head. To the point that you can understand his beeps and whistle. Rey is awesome, a little bland compared to Fin and Poe but then again we see the journey thru her eyes. The trailers show you nothing about her and I think that was awesome. Shes smart, funny, and determined, while not coming off as **** or bossy. Something all great female leads must have. Adam is awesome, but talking to much about him would ruin the plot.

I loved this movie, my only grip is they borrowed a little to much. I understand that Lucas has always said that his movies always rhyme and are familiar, but at times this felt like a shot to shot remake to A New Hope. I almost gave this movie an 8 or even a 9 because of that. However, I had to give it a 10, because it captured what I felt as a child going to movies. I loved learning about the new characters. I wanted more Poe, Fin, and Rey. I love the nostalgia but I loved more how the old blended with the new. I had a smile on my face the whole time. I felt like a high idiot who couldn't stop smiling. I felt the way I wanted to feel in the prequels but never did. I was never bored and was always smiling and excited. The movies not perfect but it's fun, like a Star Wars movie should be.… Expand
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hagelt18Dec 23, 2015
This movie may not be a perfect 10, but it sure is not a 0.

I had a blast watching this movie. I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish and that's exactly what I hoped for. I get the dissatisfaction regarding the parallels withThis movie may not be a perfect 10, but it sure is not a 0.

I had a blast watching this movie. I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish and that's exactly what I hoped for. I get the dissatisfaction regarding the parallels with ANH, but it's grossly overplayed. Looking through some of these reviews, it seems clear that some people are dead set on being as disappointed as possible.… Expand
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potatoes351Dec 19, 2015
It was questionable whether we would ever have a Star Wars film set after the ends of Return of the Jedi. However after Disney purchased the mega franchise from creator George Lucas fans were treated to the announcement of a new Star WarsIt was questionable whether we would ever have a Star Wars film set after the ends of Return of the Jedi. However after Disney purchased the mega franchise from creator George Lucas fans were treated to the announcement of a new Star Wars trilogy, Episodes VII, VIII and IX.
The Force Awakens, the first major Disney related Star Wars product after the complete wipe of the Lucas era extended universe lore, centres around Rey and Finn as they embark on a quest to find a missing Luke Skywalker. Rey is a scavenger on the planet Jakku and eagerly awaits the return of her parents who left her on the planet when she was a child. Finn was a Stormtrooper for The First Order, a group that rose from the ashes of the Galactic Empire. As the duo meet thanks to a droid containing Skywalkers location, they begin to be hunted down by The First Order and require the help of the Rebellion to survive. Headed by General Leia Organa, the two young heroes aided by Han Solo and Chewbacca take on The First Order and the force sensitive Sith apprentice Kylo Ren; however in the process one of the two begins to find that they themselves can also use the force.

The Force Awakens is very similar to the 1977 original Star Wars. The plot is almost identical and the devices it uses to reel the viewer in are extremely similar, though updated for a 21st century audience. It's a fun Star Wars experience that delivers all it should have done and succeeds in living up to the massive hype built up around the film. However the film also suffers some major issues in terms of explaining how The First order can even exist in a galaxy that is now governed by The New Republic, as well as what role the Rebellion actually has in the galaxy anymore. Not to mention how our force sensitive hero can within one scene become adept in the powers of the force as well as use powers they have never seen used before (such as the mind trick). Plus how our non-force sensitive character can survive a lightsaber battle with antagonist Kylo Ren, let alone cause him to back down and retreat.

It's a great entry point for people new to Star Wars as no prior knowledge of the series is necessary before viewing, as events of the original trilogy are mentioned in passing and the prequel trilogy is never spoken of (rightly so). It also manages to deliver a brilliant new chapter in the Star Wars universe, even if it is just giving a new lick of coat to an old story in many ways. It has it's problems, but I'm sure many of the questionable aspects will be resolved in future fiction. For now, The Force Awakens is a great film and one of the best entries in the series.… Expand
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blackdrakeDec 19, 2015
I had a very bad feeling about this. But the movie was unexpectedly good. Not a masterpiece though. But enjoyable. It's still Star Wars. In some parts it forgot to be a Star Wars movie, in others it's full of fanservice, but the story?I had a very bad feeling about this. But the movie was unexpectedly good. Not a masterpiece though. But enjoyable. It's still Star Wars. In some parts it forgot to be a Star Wars movie, in others it's full of fanservice, but the story? Believable. The characters? Well written, new. The humour? Definetely the Star Wars type. The continuity? Kept. So, go see this movie yourself, you could enjoy it or hate it, but remember: it's a Star Wars movie, nothing less, nothing more. 7.5 is my vote, because this is a "good start".… Expand
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QwertyPJMDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obviously it's all a matter of opinions, however I feel a lot of the extremely high scores for this film are rather reactionary for what is, essentially, a remake of A New Hope. All of the same beats of previous films are there: The rogue apprentice turned to the dark side, the jedi master that trained him who has now hidden himself away, the Death Star at the end of the film (yes, it is just another death star) and, finally, the average hero taken off of a desert planet who discovers they've been in touch with the force this whole time. To top it all off, the twist in the middle of the film is that Ren is related to Luke and Leia, just to borrow some emotional punches from Empire, too. Who'd have thought? The problems in this film are quite noticeable and mostly concern the plot, given that there is simply too much going on at any given time and the audience is never given the time to truly relate and sympathise with what is going on. The Death star sub plot is extremely tacked on and doesn't feel weighty or meaningful, and the film really takes a nosedive around the time Leia is introduced, as suddenly there's so much to do/explain that none of it feels explored to the extent needed to make it have an impact.

Obviously those are some problems I have with the film, however I have given it 8/10, a very good score, for a reason. The two main characters, Finn and Rey, are both interesting and vulnerable, making them relatable. They are acted extremely well by a new crop of actors who seem to have been cast very well indeed. Kylo Ren as a villain was an interesting choice, as he wasn't this almighty being such as Anakin was in the prequels (I still can't get over the Jesus symbolism), he was insecure and weak in some aspects. His inability to separate himself from Vader and become his own villain made me care about his plight and I'm interested to hear his and Luke's backstory. And, unlike Anakin, he wasn't unstoppable. This brings me onto the point of the action. What an improvement over the prequels. Where the prequels went for more choreographed sequences that seemed like performances and didn't actually contain an ounce of tension, the lightsaber battles here were rough, messy and tension filled. Inexperience led to these makeshift and dirty fights that were more about the characters fighting in them than the fight itself. The Falcon chase scene was also brilliant, and looked amazing. Well done, JJ.

Speaking of Abrams, he helmed this film expertly. The cinematography was masterful, as were the locations he chose to film in. Every shot was beautiful, with crisp wide shots and a mix of dark and light locations giving the movie a real visual fidelity. Literally the only issue this film in regards to aesthetics was that one character who was hoarding Luke's saber, she looked so badly CGIed and it took me out of the experience every time she was on screen compared to the impressiveness of practical effects used for everything else. Expectedly, the sound design was also perfect, but was it ever not going to be?

Han's role in this film was better than expected, and his eventual death carried with it a lot of weight, even if it was predictable the minute we discovered Ren was his son. It's undeniable that it was an emotional and very effective moment, as was the film's very last shot of Luke and Rey.

Overall, the film suffers from a lack of original moments under-pining its wonderful environments and characters, and, in typical Abrams fashion, the story moves along at such break neck speed that some glaring and in cohesive elements (or lack thereof) to the story can be glazed over. It's a film best experienced in the moment, and without too much dwelling upon its intricacies and details can be thought of as a very good film, and one that has left us so many questions that I have no doubt in my mind episode 7 will be even better, and worth the wait.… Expand
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sgy0003Dec 18, 2015
Star Wars Episode VII is a familiar yet refreshing chapter to the beloved saga. You can tell it's a star wars movie, yet you can also see J.J. Abrams fingerprint all over it. By brining back old casts and new, the movie allows the olderStar Wars Episode VII is a familiar yet refreshing chapter to the beloved saga. You can tell it's a star wars movie, yet you can also see J.J. Abrams fingerprint all over it. By brining back old casts and new, the movie allows the older generations of views to feel nostalgic while newer generation is introduced to the amazing franchise. They did a fantastic job of immersing the viewers how much time have passed since episode VI with original casts whom have aged quite a bit since then. The story it self is a retelling of episode IV, but i think it was far more grand scale than the original. The movie isn't perfect (as cinema sins say, "No movie is without a sin"). For Example, Mark Hamil doesn't even get a line. He just stands there looking gloomy. Also, not enough time is spent on the character development of the antagonists.

In conclusion, SW VII is a great film for all ages. It is a must-see movie… Expand
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John_bojorquezDec 20, 2015
Putting aside fanatism and all of that stuff i just wanted to watch a good movie that could actually bring me hype for star wars, and i ended up having what i just wanted, now i just want to watch episode VIII
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TheWhoDoctorDec 23, 2015
BRILLIANT,EXCITING,VIOLENT. J.J Abrams has once again taken a beloved movie franchise, and saved from the darkness it had previously fallen(HINT HINT, the prequels, HINT HINT) and turned it into a smash hit. Now i'm a little biased, sinceBRILLIANT,EXCITING,VIOLENT. J.J Abrams has once again taken a beloved movie franchise, and saved from the darkness it had previously fallen(HINT HINT, the prequels, HINT HINT) and turned it into a smash hit. Now i'm a little biased, since i've been a STAR WARS fan since i grew up, this movie really took a new role in the franchise, Bringing in new faces and old ones, filming on set locations, back to the original source. many people criticize this movie due to the fact that its plot is similar to a NEW HOPE,well so was RETURN of the JEDI, a movie we take to our hearts was a relish of the first one. THE FORCE AWAKENS, however brought in new ideas and many twists in turns in it that you dont want to miss a single second. I give this an 8 because the plot was so-what similar to a new hope, lack of character development(Captain plasma,Poe,Luke,leia,etc).… Expand
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FraggyMuffinDec 28, 2015
Not a bad movie but not a classic. Lots of action and nostalgia although at times it felt really forced. The two "factions" are never explained and what their motivations are aren't clear. The same can be said for the main characters, whyNot a bad movie but not a classic. Lots of action and nostalgia although at times it felt really forced. The two "factions" are never explained and what their motivations are aren't clear. The same can be said for the main characters, why they do what they do is a mystery. Overall a solid film that holds interest and has a decent flow but I wouldn't want to watch it again… Expand
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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
Omg! sooo good!! I enjoyed this movie quite a bit but I'll let you know now that I am not obsessed with the Star Wars Franchise and really only saw the first 6 movies this year. This being said I was worried how the new one was going to turnOmg! sooo good!! I enjoyed this movie quite a bit but I'll let you know now that I am not obsessed with the Star Wars Franchise and really only saw the first 6 movies this year. This being said I was worried how the new one was going to turn out and worried that it would be utter crap but the people making the movie obviously knew they had a lot to live up to. Of course the ending pissed me off being a cliff hanger and all but it definitely sparked the interest of wanting to see the next one. I agree with my husband that the story does feel a bit repetitive to the other movies (mission). However, that didn't really bother me. I loved the lead character Rey she was an awesome kick ass heroine. I actually really enjoyed the entirety of the cast! great movie!… Expand
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FizzMoDec 19, 2015
Short review - See it before someone blows it for you. There are things that just won't be the same if you know them ahead of time. Not a masterpiece, but very good.

Longer review - It's here, and it's good. A wonderful accomplishmentShort review - See it before someone blows it for you. There are things that just won't be the same if you know them ahead of time. Not a masterpiece, but very good.

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It's here, and it's good. A wonderful accomplishment considering folks like myself who literally have a lifetime of expectations built up for THIS movie. There are some truly heart-felt moments in this film.

Being critical - this film does stay too close to familiar themes at times. It's a strength of the movie, and it's greatest crutch. It's necessary because the film seeks to bring the audience back to the feel of the original trilogy that may have been alienated a bit by the prequels. It's also necessary to bring the younger audience along. However, the best parts of the film are the things that are entirely new. A positive for the series moving forward.

The new characters are excellent, and Rey is a wonderfully strong female protagonist. Her strength appealed to many young girls in the theater, exclaiming that "This is the best movie ever!" at the end. The cast, in general, is more diverse than the original series.

Visually, the film looks great and is beautifully photographed. This film lacks the over-the-top CG of the prequels, and lacks the lens-flares of Abrams' Star Trek films.

Due to the familiar themes noted above, the film doesn't venture into new territory much. At times, it feels more like Indiana Jones than Star Wars. This isn't bad, it's simply different. While the film isn't a masterpiece, the ending is, and sets up the next film for greatness. JJ Abrams lands the film in exactly the right place. It's wonderful.

Definitely a must see. Old fans will embrace it's homage to the original films, and new fans will enjoy a generation of new characters and villains. The film leaves you wanting more, and I can't wait.… Expand
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Bestone890Dec 28, 2015
I loved the movie. In my opinion, it was fantastic and everything that I wanted it to be. The key words here are "I" and "opinion". What bothers me is the fact that some people who did not like the movie feel that I am some kind of idiot orI loved the movie. In my opinion, it was fantastic and everything that I wanted it to be. The key words here are "I" and "opinion". What bothers me is the fact that some people who did not like the movie feel that I am some kind of idiot or just plain crazy for my opinion of liking the movie. If you did not like the movie, that is fine by me. You are 100% entitled to your opinion, but it is flat out just your opinion. Remember, you can be the only person in the whole world that enjoys something, and the only thing that ever matters is how you feel.… Expand
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quincytheodoreDec 18, 2015
Return to the beloved fantasy adventure, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a journey many will cherish for years to come.

Rejoice fans of sci-fi and fantasy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is as good as advertised. It follows the footstepReturn to the beloved fantasy adventure, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a journey many will cherish for years to come.

Rejoice fans of sci-fi and fantasy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is as good as advertised. It follows the footstep of Episode IV, using gallant action adventure theme with lighthearted and effective humor. The characters are very approachable, both the new heroes on the path of finding their selves and the old veteran who will produce such irresistible nostalgic effect.

J.J. Abrams knows what worked and what didn't, and he appropriately follows the time proven classic. The plot may feel a bit much like Episode IV, but it's more of a gleeful return than mere imitation. This is a story of epic saga as it’s meant to be, following courageous yet easily identifiable characters. It's not an overstatement that the movie transported me back to my childhood.

The new two leads Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega) are absolutely likeable. In a sense, they are the successor or Luke and Leia, and both of them perform valiantly. Finn is not the usual heroic type, but he's endearing all the same. He would be a fan favorite as he's exuberant and delivers most of the incredibly well timed humor.

Rey is the heart of the new title. She represents what Luke did back decades ago, someone who is determined although apprehensive about finding her fate. These two are not the typical troupe, but they will be most likely universally accepted since they are a good mix of fresh look and fantasy characters done right.

A few familiar faces, and without spoiling much, return. Han Solo is charismatically bringing the same that made him famous. There are a few moments where he stands for a bit, reveling on the past that is virtually infectious to the audience. Visual effect, as expected, is very pleasant. There's more grit and detail on the chaos, as well as more menacing look on the light saber or laser beam. However, the retro screen transition still looks as good as ever.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, just like A New Hope, will definitely be a journey many will cherish for years to come.… Expand
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Nick530Dec 18, 2015
The best movie I have ever seen! Definitely worth the 3 hour wait in line. Everything is extremely well done and there are some twists that I never would have guessed. My only complaint is that in certain spots it drags a bit but that is myThe best movie I have ever seen! Definitely worth the 3 hour wait in line. Everything is extremely well done and there are some twists that I never would have guessed. My only complaint is that in certain spots it drags a bit but that is my only very minor complaint.… Expand
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DandastarwarsfnDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally. And wow. Two words I found myself saying at the premier last night. Finally, we get to dive back into the characters and struggles of the original trilogy, and wow, Abrams really outdid himself with this one.

I recognize that this movie is not for everyone, just like all movies are not for everyone. That being said, this movie is for me. Let me tell you why, and maybe it will diffuse some gripes by those this movie is not for. It did not lay everything out for you. It did not make the Star Wars universe notably bigger or more flamboyant. It did make you aware of the potential for how much bigger it will be. It did make you think in a movie that could have let you shut your brain down for two hours. And I think that is its biggest success. George Lucas initially created the saga as a series of allusions to powerful mythologies and universal messages, but somewhere along the way he began to treat his audience as if they were toddlers that needed to see or hear more exposition chronicling the feelings of everyone involved. And it backfired on him. We began to reject his messages as glamorous cgi overpowered them. What Abrams did was bring those messages back to the front and let the feelings and motivations of his characters display themselves in ways the audience could viscerally identify.

We don't know why Kylo Ren chose the path he did or where Rey is from or why The First Order is so mysterious, but we can make inferences based on the evidence provided, and let me tell you, the personal imagination is a much more powerful storytelling device than any medium outside our mind, and Abrams found a way to fully exploit this to make the story a potentially powerful message again. Yes, it retreads familiar territory in order to pay respects to the ot, but it makes it a logical and determined decision rather than an act of laziness.

As for the acting, I only didn't like Leia. Carrie fisher is kind of weak in the role, but still does a fine job of bringing us a wearied and down trodden Leia so desperate to escape her reality that she slips back into a role familiar to her. Harrison Ford is once again the Han Solo we want and need him to be. The new players are fantastic as well. Daisy Ridley is surprisingly strong in the role. John Boyega is extremely likable and provides much needed humor. Oscar Isaac brings a bit of nuance to a character that could have easily been a Wedge Antilles clone. And Adam Driver... Everything wrong with Hayden Christensen was improved upon here. A villain with notable edges of psychosis, mysterious motivations that make you try to piece together why he did what he did. He was the highlight. And to everyone complaining about his appearance...smh. I think back to how Darth Vader was portrayed initially and I'd say we have the potential for a much stronger, potentially just as iconic, villain.

There were some slip ups with dialogue or a brief moment of lazy writing, but few few few. I'm a Star Wars fanboy, but for the messages, not the pictures.… Expand
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DanielwWhiteDec 21, 2015
I was shocked that this movie was actually good. I was expecting Disney to destroy this reboot os Star Wars but the plot and characters in this movie are done very well and it is a really good movie.
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fab10Dec 19, 2015
JJ told us a history, this is not new for sure, but he got it. I mean. he is a superb director who can tell a history and cast his characters very well. Surely is a new hope for this Brand and for all Starwars lovers. Do not expect a brandJJ told us a history, this is not new for sure, but he got it. I mean. he is a superb director who can tell a history and cast his characters very well. Surely is a new hope for this Brand and for all Starwars lovers. Do not expect a brand new history or even characters with deep development… Expand
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Movie1997Dec 24, 2015
It's been 10 years since we've last experienced a Star Wars movie (not including the Clone Wars cartoon movie). We've had good one and we've had bad ones. So the question is, does "The Force Awakens" hold up? Yes! I believe it does. AndIt's been 10 years since we've last experienced a Star Wars movie (not including the Clone Wars cartoon movie). We've had good one and we've had bad ones. So the question is, does "The Force Awakens" hold up? Yes! I believe it does. And here's why. It captured the beauty and essence of what makes Star Wars great. The music, the action sequences, the great characters and the story. People have argued that it's just a rip off of A New Hope. While I agree it replicates A New Hope at parts, that's not what the story is about. I promise I won't spoil the main plot in case you haven't seen it. I love the new characters, particularly Daisy Ridley's Rey. She is a strong female character that is a blast to watch on screen. I also love Oscar Issac as Poe Dameron, John Boyega as Finn and even Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. He's a villain with a real internal conflict which makes his character fascinating to watch. Even the old cast is great once again, particularly Harrison Ford as Han Solo. But have to give credit where credit is due. J.J. Abrams directed a fantastic movie. He captured the heart and spirit of what made Star Wars unforgettable. He brought us new fantastic characters as well as brought back old characters we've come to know and love. There was a lot of passion from his directing and even writing alongside Larry Kasden and Michael Arndt. Now look, the movie does have some issues. The ending comes off as convenient, there is some noticeable CGI and elements of A New Hope are easily noticed, but it's the lure and spectacle that makes this movie so damn fun to watch. Overall, it's a return to form for Star Wars and i can't wait to see what's next in store. I give "The Force Awakens" an A!… Expand
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JavierChileDec 22, 2015
This is what Star Wars needed. JJ Abrams knew what was missing in the prequels: fast paced fun. Characters,mysthicism and plot are all developped between action or humor scenes. I loved Abrams direction, just as good as in the star trekThis is what Star Wars needed. JJ Abrams knew what was missing in the prequels: fast paced fun. Characters,mysthicism and plot are all developped between action or humor scenes. I loved Abrams direction, just as good as in the star trek movies but without abusing some light techniques this time.

I'm a fan of all the Star Wars movies, specially the original trilogy. I loved de parallelism between The Force Awakens and A New Hope. Some criticize it, but I think it's a good way to recapture the spirit of the saga. Either way, it's not a copy paste. The political situation it's not the same, the characters are not the same. Plus, the character's impact of the ending it's not the same.

Personally I didn't like just one thing, the artistic design on Snoke character. In another hand, some criticize the inner struggle of Kylo Ren saying it's "emo". I think this "emo" thing is the best thing about the character. It makes him deeper.

There is plenty to build on now. I can't wait for the new movies.… Expand
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geo333Dec 20, 2015
Star Wars The Force Awakens brings back everything that fans like in the first trilogy. From the new and old cast all of them bring chemistry and good performances.However, its story and development of it is weak as at times if feels rushedStar Wars The Force Awakens brings back everything that fans like in the first trilogy. From the new and old cast all of them bring chemistry and good performances.However, its story and development of it is weak as at times if feels rushed or confusing. Overall, JJ. Abrams did what he was asked to do which is reawaken the force and in that he succeeded.… Expand
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DarkwaspDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite some questionable moments, it's a great movie. I'm not a SW fan, but I really enjoyed previous episodes, even watched Star Wars: Rebels spin-off and played couple SW games. And I gotta say, this all-new episode definitely has SW atmosphere, just maybe it's not as dark and mature as in previous movies. Funny moments are funny, people around me laughed naturally and I heard cheer every time when characters from original trilogy show up (first time, not every, ha-ha). Main heroine is awesome, great choice for a future female Jedi (possibly?), her antagonist also cool, but he really should't take off his mask this often. Just one thing confused me a little: new lightsaber looks inconvenient and too much like classic swords, I have no idea why lightsaber needs crossguard, wielder of the sword should be even more aware of his blade, considering the dangerous nature of the lightsaber. It looks cooler, that's no question! I prefer to see things more or less usable, reliable and elegant, even in fiction. But maybe all I said is just rubbish, overall movie is great, as I said before, so go see it if you haven't already!… Expand
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FolderMathMar 19, 2016
Looking at all the negative reviews, I can understand some of the bad things that people are saying about this movie. My own math teacher hates this movie with all of his heart, and he provides some pretty good reasoning. But, there wereLooking at all the negative reviews, I can understand some of the bad things that people are saying about this movie. My own math teacher hates this movie with all of his heart, and he provides some pretty good reasoning. But, there were moments of palpable brilliance, contrary to many people's belief. Daisy Ridley's acting was pretty OK, by no means a masterful performance however. Kylo Ren's tantrum scenes were laughable, and there were a few good jokes. In general, I'm not a fan of JJ Abrams' directing style, but making a sequel to one of the most treasured and beloved franchises of all time is no easy task. Abrams did not by any means fail with this movie.… Expand
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JoroAMar 21, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can be said that already hasn't been? This is the anti prequel sequel. It is the complete opposite of the prequels and is a useless reboot of the original with no identity of it's own and in 5-10 years will be a weak movie that is just "part" of the skywalker saga. Forgettable, bland, unoriginal and lazy is the best way to describe. At best it is "ok" or "mediocre".

Also the dialogue is too modern for Star Wars. In every media it has a specific dialogue but here we have things like "your cute boyfriend" which is very out of place.

The music, like the movie is forgettable and disappointing.
Everything in this movie is the same as IV but bigger and not better. You have the Luke character but he is a always winning woman now, a comedic black character and the worst death star clone i have ever seen.
J J did the same with Star Trek and now Star Wars...… Expand
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TheDude-Dec 18, 2015
The Force Awakens is a fantastic film everything you see in the film is star wars bringing the universe to life in a brand new direction and visual representation, I loved the new and old characters in this film they all had such naturalThe Force Awakens is a fantastic film everything you see in the film is star wars bringing the universe to life in a brand new direction and visual representation, I loved the new and old characters in this film they all had such natural chemistry in their interactions they were also very well developed with interesting backstories, the story in this film is very reminiscent of a new hope in many ways but still brings new ideas and twists to the table and was a very good setup to a three part story, the practical and special effects melded well together giving the film a more realistic aesthetic (Like the original trilogy) the action sequences were also very well choreographed and crafted with much excitement and lastly Kylo Ren was an amazing villain with a presence so magnetic that I felt fear for any of the characters that came in contact with him he was also very sympathetic I understood why he thought the actions he took were the right thing which is what you need to make a great villain.
The Force Awakens does have a few minor details that could have been done better
. There was no explanation has to how Poe got out of the sinking sand
. Captain Phasma was unexplored and underused
. star killer was basically the death star just much larger
but other than that it was great.… Expand
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saxo27Dec 20, 2015
I am not a Star Wars geek and simply saw this film without geek expectation glasses (I have seen all the other films). I very much enjoyed this movie. The cinematagraphy was lovely, the characters did their job to convey emotion and meaning.I am not a Star Wars geek and simply saw this film without geek expectation glasses (I have seen all the other films). I very much enjoyed this movie. The cinematagraphy was lovely, the characters did their job to convey emotion and meaning. The action was great. It, for some reason, reminded me of the feel from Guardians of the Galaxy. If you are not a high expectation having Star Wars buff, then you will come away from this movie pleased. I went in knowing nothing and I loved every single minute of it. Enjoy!… Expand
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Niels1234Dec 18, 2015
Love the movie it's great for all star wars fans it way better than the prequels and better than the new hope . It a good start to a new trilogy let's hope they can continue with this !!!
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StreetDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know how to start review, but let's go.

References to first saga: droid with some important info, new "Death Star", sand planet etc.

This movie has everything SW fan can dream about: lightsaber duels, starfighter battles, a tonn of species through all the film, familiar characters and of course a lot of nice humor.

In this part we can see much more jokes and what's important - it's still not comedy.

Camera work, actors dialogues, everything looks very incredible !

Can't say I could expect more or less, but it definitely exceeded all expectations. We've been waiting for 10 years for this people and here it is guys - Star Wars Force Awakens !

10/10

I want to add an update. This movie shows to us how important is love, friendship, humanity. It shows how brave a man could be. Brave because a man overcame his fear and stood for people he care of, stood for all the good people who needs it. Han gave the 2-nd chance to Ben though what he become. At some moment Finn understood he will sacrifice even his own life to save Rey.

Can't say when I felt so much joy, happiness and excitement last time. Really. Some people may think that Star Wars is childish saga but now I'm 25 y.o. and I could definitely say - NO. This movie is for any age of people. It could teach you a lot of things. It's not about the jedis, siths or smugglers. First of all it's about the people, about their qualities. It's about light and dark...sides.

Maybe I do like it so much because in this saga Evil is more dangerous than anywhere else and that's why our heroes must be even more brave and resolute. Can't remember any movies where darkness was so fearful and dread like in SW and Silent Hill.

As for negative and average feedbacks - most of them just stupid and makes no sense. A lot of people complaining just because movie isn't like they imagine it beforehand. Or even better: people who dont like such genre or universe leaving negative feedback. This isn't cool but still they have right to do that.

Thank you Star Wars actors and all involved in work on this movie !!!! Peace ^_^

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seresmilanDec 19, 2015
Well what can I say. I have created an account just to write a review. I really enjoyed the movie, of course there are some flaws in the plot and some questionable acting choices but all in all it is a great experience. It really does feelWell what can I say. I have created an account just to write a review. I really enjoyed the movie, of course there are some flaws in the plot and some questionable acting choices but all in all it is a great experience. It really does feel like Star Wars, the feeling I got when I was watching the original trilogy was the same here.
Some people say that the film is a remake of A New Hope and the the whole movie was a bit rushed and well these statements do have some truth to them. Personally the rushed plot is something I have noticed too, but I beleive that this is a build up to an even more monumental sequel, with more information on the characters on so on.
I recommend to see this movie either you are a Star Wars fan or not. I will watch it again no doubt about that.… Expand
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arjunhairJan 1, 2016
The film, while not particularly innovative in regards to the sci-fi elements (rehashing old props/settings from previous Star Wars films), sets up the new trilogy nicely. You could argue that too much of the film relies on nostalgia for theThe film, while not particularly innovative in regards to the sci-fi elements (rehashing old props/settings from previous Star Wars films), sets up the new trilogy nicely. You could argue that too much of the film relies on nostalgia for the original trilogy and its characters, but Daisy Ridley and John Boyega's characters hold their own well and are developed properly, creating excitement and anticipation for where the story takes them in the next installment.

There's no denying that the movie is entertaining and exciting, the only point of contention is whether the film achieves what you had hoped from a Star Wars sequel. For me, I think it did a great job.… Expand
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Thejudge21Mar 27, 2016
One thing you would have hoped for for this new star wars would have been an original story, and what do we get ? Come on . The two young main actors overact and are not charismatic enough, the rest is ok , the action the special effects andOne thing you would have hoped for for this new star wars would have been an original story, and what do we get ? Come on . The two young main actors overact and are not charismatic enough, the rest is ok , the action the special effects and music. Its another star wars film but with very little magic that the first two had. And finally bringing back three old actors who should have retired a long, long time ago in a distant galaxy..hasnt helped the film one bit.. Even i could have written something more original than this script. Very dissapointing, and the most overated film in recent years.. Probably because of love for the old films , rather than this predictable movie.… Expand
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JmoneyyyyyDec 18, 2015
I had a lot of fun with this movie. Its no where near a flawless movie, but a good one none the less. The new characters where good. I felt that bringing on relatively unknown actors was a gamble, but it worked out. The sound effects were soI had a lot of fun with this movie. Its no where near a flawless movie, but a good one none the less. The new characters where good. I felt that bringing on relatively unknown actors was a gamble, but it worked out. The sound effects were so punchy. It made that much more exciting of a movie. BB-8 was way less annoying than I initially thought. So that was a surprise.
With that said, the movie does have flaws. The movie seemed rushed. It really wanted to get into the action that was shown off in the trailers, that everything else seemed rushed. With some of the major spoilers that happen, the rush them rather than building the suspense around it. Also it did seem like a rehash of A New Hope, and if they go that route, I hope they do not do the same with this trilogy, or else it will make it way too predictable.
So with all that said, I had fun, and I would recommend it highly.… Expand
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Ming120Dec 19, 2015
I will give it a 7 out of 10. It is far more entertaining than Episode I through III, but probably lacks the originality, suspense, and plot of Episodes IV through VI.

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

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

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

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

All this said, if you are a Star Wars fan, then this is a movie that you cannot miss. It's not perfect, but it will keep you entertained.… Expand
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DjtoodlesDec 20, 2015
My review of Force Awakens is simple it is THE BEST STAR WARS FILM of the bunch in my opinion. Imagine everything you can from acting, to action, sound, visuals and this films hits the mark on every single element in my book. My onlyMy review of Force Awakens is simple it is THE BEST STAR WARS FILM of the bunch in my opinion. Imagine everything you can from acting, to action, sound, visuals and this films hits the mark on every single element in my book. My only criticism of the film, the only single one I have is that the plot borrows far too much from the original trilogy specifically from A New Hope and I would have liked to see a more original storyline.… Expand
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TheMetacritiqerDec 20, 2015
My hypothesis is that the people that didn't like the new trilogy are the ones who grew up with the original. I saw the prequels first and ep3 was the best. So I knew there was no way it could be as dark and dramatic as revenge of the sith.My hypothesis is that the people that didn't like the new trilogy are the ones who grew up with the original. I saw the prequels first and ep3 was the best. So I knew there was no way it could be as dark and dramatic as revenge of the sith. And it wasn't. Most of the time it feels like a comedy that's pretty funny. Everything else is great. The only flaws are the final battle and kylo rens face… Expand
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Rational-ReviewDec 22, 2015
Be aware of your expectations and know the series for what it is and what it will become. This installment was directed by JJ Abrams, who does not reinvent the wheel, as the story is nothing groundbreaking. But it carried itself with dignityBe aware of your expectations and know the series for what it is and what it will become. This installment was directed by JJ Abrams, who does not reinvent the wheel, as the story is nothing groundbreaking. But it carried itself with dignity this time, it respected its characters, and delivered the right pace and feel necessary to make it feel like a classic Star Wars film. It is this new cast of characters and legacy direction that make this new episode serve as a reminder of why I fell in love with Star Wars in the first place.

I can't hate it, although I certainly have a few gripes with the editing of the film. For instance, some of the exposition was blandly delivered or fell on deaf ears. I found a lot of it predictable, but it could just be me. Yet, I think it's safe to say that we expected the story's events to transpire as they did for good measure in the next episodes. I commend the efforts of the cast and crew to deliver a truly phenomenal entry in entertainment this year.

Also a big thank you to John Williams, as the music made it Star Wars!… Expand
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drlowdonDec 18, 2015
The Force Awakens isn't without it issues, including a fair number of plot holes and convenient occurrences, but after the much maligned sequels that were downright dull at times Episode VII sees the franchise return to form. The cast, bothThe Force Awakens isn't without it issues, including a fair number of plot holes and convenient occurrences, but after the much maligned sequels that were downright dull at times Episode VII sees the franchise return to form. The cast, both old and new, are great (particularly Daisy Ridley, in what amounts to the lead role) and the mix of action, plot exposition and humour is pretty much spot on.

It's hard to imagine too many people not being entertained by what's on offer here.… Expand
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darocziDec 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Pro's:
-I think I saw Coruscant get blown up
-Adam Driver and Oscar Issac
-No over-saturation of lightsabers and the force
-No clown character or childishness
-The prequels can now vanish into history alongside the Holiday Special and Ewok films
Pro's:
-The tone of the film is so consistent and thick you can almost smell it
-Best acting of any SW film.
-The Visual effects, both CGI and practical
-The Sound effects and score are all familiar yet new
-General Hux and Kylo Ren are so human they're terrifying
-The comic relief is sparse and doesn't interrupt the pacing
Con's:
-The Falcon's reveal was underwhelming and sloppily explained
-The freighter scene/Han&Chewie reveal was frantic awkward filler
-Too many New Hope parallels
-That certain someone's death felt irreverent (lacking proper respect or impact)
-Rey is an awesome pilot AND learns force powers despite no training or experience… Expand
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Rebecca31Dec 18, 2015
(Spoiler Free, so you can all calm down)
Years ago we were blessed with an epic trilogy unlike anything we'd ever seen.......many years later one man (whose name we dare not speak) set out to ruin it, not just ruin it but bring it to the(Spoiler Free, so you can all calm down)
Years ago we were blessed with an epic trilogy unlike anything we'd ever seen.......many years later one man (whose name we dare not speak) set out to ruin it, not just ruin it but bring it to the verge of death.......and now here we are again with the beginning of yet another trilogy. Star Wars VII which has been saved from its potential destruction by none other than Mr J.J.Abrams. Cause let's face it who else were they gonna get to direct this.
We can now rejoice in the knowledge that Star Wars is actually good again. Halle-freaking-lujah! I'm not going to talk about what happens in this movie, only that it will definitely feel like A New Hope. Perfect casting all round, it's established itself as something new mixed together with the things we loved about Star Wars along with some other cheesy moments that I'm willing to let slide. Will not disappoint, definitely recommended.… Expand
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SuperKevDec 18, 2015
I loved this movie. YES there are some plot elements from the original 3 Star Wars films but this movie is extremely well done. One could argue this is better than any previous Star Wars film. The action is Indiana Jones'ish. The productionI loved this movie. YES there are some plot elements from the original 3 Star Wars films but this movie is extremely well done. One could argue this is better than any previous Star Wars film. The action is Indiana Jones'ish. The production qualities are certainly better than any previous edition by a large margin. It has the feel of the original 3 which is great. I got to recapture some of that magic of my younger days today.… Expand
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SoulenDec 18, 2015
This movie made me feel goosebumps,
And it moved me to see the main characters become inspired and filed with a sense of purpose and belonging following what unassumingly is the light side of the force i.e the renunciation of disharmony withThis movie made me feel goosebumps,
And it moved me to see the main characters become inspired and filed with a sense of purpose and belonging following what unassumingly is the light side of the force i.e the renunciation of disharmony with the world. Fin and ray find a sense of belonging and purpose simply by desiring to help each other and the universe conspires in their favor ultimately bringing them togehter. I believe this is the magic of the Starwars universe and this movie embodies it and delivers.

However ,
everything that is dark is an antagonizing fascistic body , that is hungry for power and dominion manifested by a single minded ideal that is the first order. And it feels a lot like the very first movie Episode 4 as result it brings nothing new to the franchise except a correction to the reputation the last 3 prequels destroyed in the eyes of potential new audiences This movie is a blend of the old with the new,
as many critics have said so far. Which I think Stars wars needed considering what the prequels did to the original cannon.

People go see this movie.… Expand
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jeggemDec 22, 2015
A rich, dense, imaginative, visceral, fully entertaining experience. Being a Star Wars original trilogy continuation, it ignites a plethora of catharsis from fans, which makes this film 'great'; if this weren't that, and/or I weren't one ofA rich, dense, imaginative, visceral, fully entertaining experience. Being a Star Wars original trilogy continuation, it ignites a plethora of catharsis from fans, which makes this film 'great'; if this weren't that, and/or I weren't one of those, it would be just 'good', with great acting from Daisy Ridley and John Boyega.
Ridley's portrayal of Rey is one of the more touching performances I've ever seen, while Boyega provided an unexpected, expertly executed comedic affect with his Finn.… Expand
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LVeldhuizenDec 28, 2015
A movie worthy to the Star Wars series for sure! While the movie mostly introduces a new cast, older characters make their return in style! The new main characters freshen the series up a bit and again makes it another interesting Star WarsA movie worthy to the Star Wars series for sure! While the movie mostly introduces a new cast, older characters make their return in style! The new main characters freshen the series up a bit and again makes it another interesting Star Wars movie to watch. The Force Awakens has a very interesting plot and succeeds to make every second of the movie fun to watch. The Force Awakens makes a great start to the Sequel trilogy.… Expand
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gggggggggggDec 18, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (conocida en español como Star Wars: El despertar de la Fuerza o La guerra de las galaxias: El despertar de la Fuerza) es una película estadounidense del género ópera espacial. Prevista para ser estrenada el 18 deStar Wars: The Force Awakens (conocida en español como Star Wars: El despertar de la Fuerza o La guerra de las galaxias: El despertar de la Fuerza) es una película estadounidense del género ópera espacial. Prevista para ser estrenada el 18 de diciembre de 2015,3 4 está escrita y dirigida por J. J. Abrams5 1 y es la séptima entrega de la saga Star Wars, atendiendo tanto a la fecha de estrenonota 1 como a la cronología interna de la serie, pues transcurre unos 30 años después del sexto episodio, Return of the Jedi.6 Inicia así una tercera trilogía, que se añade a las dos ya existentes.3 También es la primera película de la saga Star Wars en ser producida tras el retiro de George Lucas, quien aún así ha colaborado en ella como consultor.7

El reparto principal de la película está compuesto por los actores Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Andy Serkis y Max von Sydow, con Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew y Kenny Baker retomando los papeles que ya habían interpretado en los episodios anteriores.8… Expand
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drnickmdDec 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm torn between it creating a new universe and new characters and the fact that it was a fun action packed nostalgia ride recreating the same excitement that I felt when I first watched New Hope.
Deep down I wanted Mara, Ben Skywalker, the solo childern (Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin) I wanted the legends universe. I'm just going to be hopeful that will come sometime in the future and embrace this Canon for what it is. At the end I was still drawn in emotionally and excited for the next installment. This movie was fun, had fresh twist built on the foundation of what made the original trilogy great.

An Oscar winner... no, but a fun movie to get set your imagination on fire with "what if"s and "Where will it go"s. If you like Star Wars/sci-fi go see this movie, I know I plan on going again.… Expand
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CharlemagneApr 10, 2016
Makes the prequels look good. The prequels at least had some semblance of a story and not a plot consisting of just a bunch of random happenstance that happen to echo the original.

What it has going for it is excellent casting. But evenMakes the prequels look good. The prequels at least had some semblance of a story and not a plot consisting of just a bunch of random happenstance that happen to echo the original.

What it has going for it is excellent casting. But even that is cheapened by destroying the immersion with random lines from real world cultures - Rey's "Oi" hardly seems Stars Wars, Poe seems too 'New York', Boyega at least exceeds the black-American comic relief role they intended for him (does no one else cringe at this kind of soft racism of stereotypical roles?). Adam Driver is what Anakin should have been.

I like the character Rey and I like Daisy Ridley as Rey, however there is a trade offs between pushing politics and making art, choices arise where one choice serves art and the another politics... and the makers of this movie choose politics every time at the expensive of the art. And Phasma is another example - put in yet does nothing, it's as if the movie's makers aren't even real believers in strong female characters because they can't conceive of them to write them, they're just filling quotas with one dimensional characters.

Too many English accents and English actors... they seem to have not understood that the original trilogy was rehashing the American Revolution with the accents: English accent = empire/tyranny/bad, American accent = rebel/freedom/good. And instead just thrown in an excessive amount of posh English accents and actors "because it's cool".… Expand
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