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Shadiac1985Mar 26, 2016

What an awful awful Star Wars flick. In fact, it looks and feels like a remake of the first film rather than something fresh and new. We got a dude who just figured out he doesn't want to be a soldier (after years of training and practiceWhat an awful awful Star Wars flick. In fact, it looks and feels like a remake of the first film rather than something fresh and new. We got a dude who just figured out he doesn't want to be a soldier (after years of training and practice right when his first mission - surprise! - turns out to go kill some innocent people), an Anakin/Luke girl hybrid who, instead of being discovered and raised to be strong with the Force (at least an eary green creature could've been somehow involved), just, well, figures it out eventually. And apparently she knows how to fly the Millennium Falcon even though she never left the planet she was told on to "wait" for... Luke? Okay, Han and Chewie do manage to make a spectacular entrance and to remain genuine in this film. Leia is there just because, and the droid "crew" are clearly made fun of by a single rolling ball model pretty much able to replace both of them. Some Resistance, huh? Anyway, the biggest, the ugliest and the most obnoxious problem with "The Force Awakens" is Kylo Ren. I'm not kidding! He's meant - at least the way I thought it started out - to be an intimidating yet somewhat still humane villain looking for his ways to accept the Dark Side (Anakin from Ep. III, anyone?)... except all he really does is parody Darth Vader from later movies until he removes his mask, at which point he just starts looking like Severus Snape very unsure of himself. Um... what the flying heck?! This guy can't even manage his acting in this one, how can he "be one with the Force"? In fact, what unbright leader ever thought of putting him on the job ordering the whole stormtrooper army around? Seriously, there wasn't ONE SINGLE scene I didn't find myself laughing at him without his mask on. Most ridiculous villain ever! You have to see the movie just to see Kylo say "pphhlease?" at the end. Aw god. So yeah, spoonfed cameos of old actors (in both senses), nothing explained, good visuals, musical score, lots of plotholes and sloppy acting. Oh J.J., you can blame it all on Disney. We'd forgive you.… Expand

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R3B3lSpyDec 19, 2015

Fantastic return of Star Wars to the big screen! J.J Abrams and cast did a great job. The locations were beautiful, introduction to new characters and old characters on screen on screen was done very well.

Daisy Ridley was outstanding.

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DemoraseDec 20, 2015

You can choose to be bitter and complain that it's too much like A New Hope or just enjoy what this new SW movie has to offer. The new characters are fantastic, the acting is on point, the effects are a pleasure for the eyes, with CGI that'sYou can choose to be bitter and complain that it's too much like A New Hope or just enjoy what this new SW movie has to offer. The new characters are fantastic, the acting is on point, the effects are a pleasure for the eyes, with CGI that's not overdone, and I for one can't wait for Ep VIII or even Rogue One next year. Star Wars is back guys, just let it in!… Expand

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VasotDec 18, 2015

Pretty good but not epic as the first trilogy. At least better from the previous trilogy and without awful childish characters like Jar Jar Binks. I overally enjoyed even if it was not that original.

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DAL1960Dec 28, 2015

Just came back from seeing Episode Seven and I have to say the movie was good, not close to being great.
I'm not going to go through the plot line because tons of people have done that here.
I will say that if you have seen the previousJust came back from seeing Episode Seven and I have to say the movie was good, not close to being great.
I'm not going to go through the plot line because tons of people have done that here.
I will say that if you have seen the previous six, there should be no surprises.
Each Star Wars movie seems to follow the same script.

The performances of the actors were very good.
I really liked Daisy Ridley,John Boyenga and Harrison Ford.
I honestly thought there would be more Oscar Isaac.

If I had to place this movie on my list of favorite Star Wars movies, it would rank number five, behind "Revenge of The Sith"

JJ Abrams did a good job directing it. The writing was much better than the last three movies. Kudos to Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Dennis Arndt.

I'm hoping I'm around for Episode Eight. Abrams has already said he regrets no taking it on. "Brick" director Rian Johnson will helming that one. If you have seen any of his movies, you know the Star Wars franchise is in good hands.… Expand

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employee41Dec 19, 2015

Brilliantly-crafted movie with beautiful effect, palpable tension, and great characters. The plot is a retreading of familiar points, more a remix than a sequel, and has some questionable holes and forehead-slappingly dumb moves. But youBrilliantly-crafted movie with beautiful effect, palpable tension, and great characters. The plot is a retreading of familiar points, more a remix than a sequel, and has some questionable holes and forehead-slappingly dumb moves. But you won't be thinking about that until afterward. In the moment, the experience will capture you. And that's what makes a good movie.… Expand

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PipeCJan 18, 2016

"New emotions, new exciting faces, new exciting faces wake up. JJ Abrams is reborn a hope that inexplicably had died in the world. Fans! Calm! Jeffrey has done and the best way. Jacob to renovated, improved and matched what has been achieved"New emotions, new exciting faces, new exciting faces wake up. JJ Abrams is reborn a hope that inexplicably had died in the world. Fans! Calm! Jeffrey has done and the best way. Jacob to renovated, improved and matched what has been achieved by George"

It has finally arrived. From the moment where it appears "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with the intergalactic background, the imposing yellow and majestic musical piece until the last sentence of "Rey" was felt the true awakening of the "Force". My eyes filled with tears, my heart beat faster than normal, emotion penetrated the entire audience in the theater, hands shaking me, I sweated, I screamed, I lived the "Force".

Such is the beauty of the movie that you forget about the chronology of this saga, the only thing you care about is this loaded with action - adventure and fun as the first. 'The Force Awakens' has reborn in my the love for this saga, and it's true, very few films keeps me on the edge of the seat for 135 minutes but you have achieved it, and not only to me, also to the billions of fans and non-fans of the world.

The stealthily beautiful new creation of JJ Abrams and his co-writer Lawrence Kasdan opens the way in an epic manner for the following parts of the franchise that will break records at the box office. Familiar characters, new scenarios, new weapons, new ships, new characters, same chemistry, same love, same rapport are the mix that will end with points basic plot and story already known.

The real "Star Wars" films have been based on personal and family ties: love, dreams, blames, family and other ingredients that create the human being, in the seventh part revived all these family dilemmas raised in the previous films, about the secret of brotherhood between 'Han Solo' and Princess 'Leia'.

Disney made us suffer with the extreme 'Luke's' absence in all marketing campaigns and even made us doubt about his presence in this episode, although all that suffering was worth it.

The ancient characters: Leia Organa, Han Solo, BB-8, Chewie and others re seen with characteristics more old, showing his age to the surface. Dark force rises with more force than ever before as 'First order'. To replace the action that the masters can no longer take us, enter new and fabulous characters to the saga.
Rey (Daisy Ridley), a survivor of resources in a desert country, Finn (John Boyega) or ex - guard of assault, and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) a pilot expert.

This entails, to the spectacular performance of Adam Driver as Kylo Ren the great new villain, It's perfectly careful with the details, and his single voice shows his spite, hatred and disgust and sadness with his tantrums of toddler when they give a bad news. But personally who really woke up in my sentimentality was the Harrison Ford's performance , just displayed in screen and my madness explodes, ending with the incredible event that even I can't believe.

Lightsabers (obvious blue and red) are cleverly better designed than the 80s and 70s and intuitive. So beautiful is this film that if there were no same lightsaber would be perfect.

As we all know Abrams is fanatical to the landscapes of George Lucas's "Star Wars" films and in this film does so with a vengeance, from deserts enigmatic to terrifying forests. Our fields of vision are carried to the limit, Abrams takes care of every imperfection, and gives us an impeccable result, giving us drones, galaxies and other fantasies that would be impossible without the involvement of new technologies deployed (Industrial Light & Magic).

"Star Wars" is one of the largest franchises (or the largest franchise) in the cinematographic world, and this time "The Force" does it in an exceptional way. Destroying the box office, praising to criticism, like fans, entertaining young and old that never had seen the saga, is a product for all and for everybody.

"The Force Awakens" is ironically perfect, beautiful, sentimental, outstanding, entertaining, interesting, and not only is the best gift of Christmas, it's the best gift in the world to "Star Wars" and the fans because this time:

"The Force" really awakens.… Expand

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That1chickDec 20, 2015

To paraphrase from the CNN movie review, the movie "both resurrects old pleasures and points in promising new directions." The movie fundamentally has touches of George Lucas' original movies but in director J.J. Abrams' hands there is a muchTo paraphrase from the CNN movie review, the movie "both resurrects old pleasures and points in promising new directions." The movie fundamentally has touches of George Lucas' original movies but in director J.J. Abrams' hands there is a much needed shift in tone that brings the material closer to the feel of a Steven Spielberg film moving into an Indiana Jones realm. I think the tempo is a good combination because it keeps both current and new Star Wars fans' interest and lays a solid foundation for the future movies. The battles and duels are epic with just the right touches to set everything up for the next movie. The movie also has to address character evolution --sadly. For us Star Wars fans who've read all the books and seen all the movies, it's painful but JJ Abrams handles it masterfully where the characters' legacy is appropriately preserved. We 'Star Wars fans of good standing' approve. The ending (a coda) filmed on the beautiful Skellig Michael off the western coast of Ireland is predictable but I find myself wanting more and eagerly anticipating the future movies.… Expand

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jesssargeDec 22, 2015

Star wars the Force Awakens is a brilliant film. Great family entertainment, younger fans will love it. 5 stars, 10/10. Take the kids and enjoy. May the Force be with you.

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Flipper1Dec 24, 2015

I stood in line for 6 hours for A New Hope with my 6 year old little bro. This made it all worth it. All we can talk about is the next movie. Haters are going to hate (reviewers). I've not been this emotional in a movie in decades. ThisI stood in line for 6 hours for A New Hope with my 6 year old little bro. This made it all worth it. All we can talk about is the next movie. Haters are going to hate (reviewers). I've not been this emotional in a movie in decades. This movie was a big part of our childhood and JJ was up to the task. Hear, hear, JJ, hear hear.… Expand

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Megatron_Jan 4, 2016

All I hear, is that this movie is better than the prequels... If the last thing I ate was feces, then anything would taste good. This story parallels a weak Star Wars "IV,V" so bad, it's pathetic. Within the first 10 minutes I could tellAll I hear, is that this movie is better than the prequels... If the last thing I ate was feces, then anything would taste good. This story parallels a weak Star Wars "IV,V" so bad, it's pathetic. Within the first 10 minutes I could tell you the entire outcome. Very foretelling. Typical Hollywood rehashing. I felt like it was Star Wars had married a weak Hunger Games and this was their off-spring. Flying a spacecraft in Hyper speed with no previous experience and seriously, light saber fighting a Sith with no training, and winning. Not even Vader/Anakin was that powerful. Kylo Ren's (Sith) temper tantrums are not typical of a Jedi or a Sith. I never saw Vader stomp his feet and wield his light saber recklessly all pissed off. He just replaced (killed) you. Control your emotions. I expected better one-on-one fight scenes. Darth Maul fighting was what I was expecting, and I got Peter Pan. Enjoyed seeing the old cast. Not a bad movie, but don't set high expectations. The kids will like it. Episodes I and II were awful (except for Darth Maul), III was decent, and IV, V, and VI were sweet!!. Episode VII Force Awakens is just "decent". Not a movie I would watch over and over. Had lots of action and excitement. And of course, the typical scam... leave the ending open for us to come and throw more money at you in a couple of years. Good Luck... and May the Force be with You!!!… Expand

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guigregDec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode is the Star Wars 4 - The new hope with new actors... There is the THIRD DEATH STAR.......... again a droid with important data what arrives to the rebels who will be destroyed in a second BUT! Then there is an another hole where the X-Wing can enter and blow the base up. That's the story. The new actors are bad. I can feel how they tried to make the imperials as the Hitler's team to show us that they are the bad team.... So I think that was about 7 point but the next one will be so bad as the old good actors fading out... I really sad because I'm a star wars fan.… Expand

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WoleslagleDec 19, 2015

A LOT of haters out there for such a great movie! Can't win them all I guess. For the people who grew up on Star Wars and have loved it with a passion since they can remember, this movie is for you. This is the greatest movie out of themA LOT of haters out there for such a great movie! Can't win them all I guess. For the people who grew up on Star Wars and have loved it with a passion since they can remember, this movie is for you. This is the greatest movie out of them all, in my humble opinion. I think Disney has done a tremendous job at handling one of the greatest franchises in cinema history.… Expand

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rodsagerDec 18, 2015

Edited version from my blog... First I want to start off by saying this movie is well worth the effort and expense to see. It is likely the best movie you'll see this year and will not disappoint. Seriously you can't walk out of the theaterEdited version from my blog... First I want to start off by saying this movie is well worth the effort and expense to see. It is likely the best movie you'll see this year and will not disappoint. Seriously you can't walk out of the theater thinking anything less than "that was a good movie". But I had very high expectations. This was what Phantom Menace had to face, stratospheric expectations because the first three films are legendary. The Phantom was a bogey at best when measured against those films, if you'll pardon the golf parlance. This film cannot be spared that expectation either, but it benefits from the fact that it will most likely be measured as much against the prequels as it will the originals. I went in measuring it against the first trilogy of films and that is a very high standard. Star Wars remains the second or third highest grossing film of all time when corrected for inflation, depending on whose all time list you look at. A lofty target to be sure.

It seems that Disney took a safe approach here, perhaps a little too safe. I found this film to be thoroughly entertaining, visually exciting and beautiful, and just really well done for the most part. But the film was horribly predictable, I knew what was going to happen before it happened in at least a dozen scenes. Why? Because they did it before. This film took some generous liberties with the sequences from the original trilogy films. Numerous scenes and plot elements are not just vaguely similar to the first three films but practically 'cut and pasted' in. My son Nolan joked that it was a great movie but should be called, "A New Hope, 2.0". It could be followed by The Force Strikes Back and Return of the Force. Is there not an original idea left in the universe?

I was quite surprised to see a lack of lens flare in this movie, the director was JJ Abrams, right? Just kidding, I think JJ overdid the lens flare in the Star Trek movies so much that he may have burned himself out on it. Either that or Disney turned off the lens flare generators ;)

So regarding the characters, I have to be very vague here, because I think people have some ideas about 'who is what' in this movie and those ideas may turn out to be misguided. Everybody knows that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reprise their roles in this film. It is Ford's Han Solo that really has the bulk of the scenes among the old school characters in this movie. That is fine by me, because Han Solo is one of the best movie characters ever! Harrison Ford does not disappoint here. The dialog provided for Han Solo was epic and even as an aging hero, Han Solo still kicks ass and it is all believable.

The primary new characters are Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren, played respectively by Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Adam Driver. Rey gets a lot of screen time and that is a very good thing. Daisy knocks it out of the park and steals every scene she's in. I am delighted with her character thus far and look forward to her reprisals in future movies. It's not just her acting or screen presence, which is very good, but the character is amazing. She is for now shielded in a delicious veil of mystery. There is so much potential development for her. Rey gets an A, see what I did there ;) John Boyega is another big plus. This guy also lights it up. His character evolves quite a bit in this movie, but does it so well, that it does not feel rushed. His acting was excellent, his character believable, and his on-screen presence was very strong. Another A grade. Adam Driver's Kylo Ren is a little more difficult to digest. My son, Nolan didn't feel he was at all menacing in the villain role. Comparisons to Darth Vader are unavoidable. Darth Vader is a character that is one of the most iconic of villains. His menacing voice was performed by James Earl Jones and it doesn't get any better than that. Those are large shoes to fill. The first time Kylo Ren speaks it's like, what? Is the Pillsbury Doughboy under that mask? I agree with my son that he really wasn't very strong as a villain, but I think that may have been done on purpose. The movie will make some revelations that could explain a few things about the character. The Dark Side is shadowy and the villain on the surface isn't always the villain running the show. This character is conflicted and like Anakin Skywalker, he is quite powerful, just not fully in control. I give him a B grade.

The plot of this movie is a little soft but it holds together well enough. I had the bar set at Empire Strikes Back and this film falls well short of that, but it is better than the prequels and frankly about on par with Episode VI, Return of the Jedi. I no doubt like millions of others, eagerly await the next film. That bodes well for Disney.… Expand

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DatamariDec 22, 2015

Come on, it's Star Wars!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here, and just like the previous movies, it's absolutely amazing. The new characters give the movie a breath of fresh air, while keeping the elements that make Star Wars whatCome on, it's Star Wars!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here, and just like the previous movies, it's absolutely amazing. The new characters give the movie a breath of fresh air, while keeping the elements that make Star Wars what it is. The movie isn't really engaging, in fact during one part, I went off to get popcorn. However once it starts to get good, it gets REALLY good. The acting, the action, the new faces and especially the familiar faces make The Force Awakens something you don't want to miss for the world.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens gets a 9/10.… Expand

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NeelyryDec 19, 2015

For me it would be impossible for any Star Wars movie to trump the original series, the nostalgia alone is too high to top. That being said I enjoyed this thoroughly, just about as much as the original movies. I wish George Lucas passed toFor me it would be impossible for any Star Wars movie to trump the original series, the nostalgia alone is too high to top. That being said I enjoyed this thoroughly, just about as much as the original movies. I wish George Lucas passed to torch about a decade ago bc then maybe the prequels would have been good too. There are a few weird moments that keep it being a ten. Not gonna mention them bc they are spoilers… Expand

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LongshotsJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. terrible dialog. anything that Han Says is gold. like seriously. G O L D . but everyone else not so much. especially Leia. shes Ship and forced. we could have had someone new BUT NOOOOO WE NEEDED HER. funk that. C3P0 was forced. R2 was stupid. BB8 WAS FUNNY AND GREAT. id prefer not seeing not Leia, not Luke(at least his face), not C3P0. and not R2 (besides that 1 shot with Luke).

the movie would have not felt like a cockrub to fans if it did that. if it removed these characters. if it kept us waiting. expecting. excited to see them as SIDE CHARACTERS. they should have just kept Han and Chewie as big side characters. wasted potential.

it also is EPISODE IV 2. same plot. this and what i said before connects to the fact that the movie doesn't have an identity. it feels like its a tribute to the originals. something that the prequels did way better. they had their own characters and story. this movie doesn't work in that aspect, which is because they kicked George Lucas's ideas were kicked along with him from the movie. this is why i'm happy JJ isn't making the next film . these movies need an identity. it has to have one. acting is also all over the place. Rey is stupidly outrageous in some scenes and i just laughed in the theater.

im disappointed but trilled to watch it again because its SO FUN! the movie is SO FUN and i cant wait to watch it again tomorrow!… Expand

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JHylerDec 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great revitalization of the Star Wars franchise, but this movie is literally a remake of Episode IV: A droid with valuable information is sent off into the desert, a masked figure shows up right after, captures and tortures the person for information. (Darth Vader in a new hope and now the new less threatening Vader, Kylo Ren). The droid finds its way to the new Luke Skywalker(probably his daughter), Rey, a character that knows nothing of the universe but is very powerful and is meant for more. They even both live in a similar place, a desert with bandits and thieves and the place is attacked and destroyed like Lukes home was. Then they meet Solo who tells them all about the force and what has happened just like Obi-Wan told Luke in A New Hope. They go to a cantina filled with different aliens and there is even a live band. The rebel or alliance base is located on a forest covered planet, Leia is stationed behind a control room just like in episode 4 while the alliance, covered in orange jump suits plan an attack on the Third Death Star. This new death star even has the same design flaw, where the hero flies down a narrow pathway and shoots something inside to blow it up. Hans Death is Obi-Wans death in episode 4. A father like figure in Han and Obi-Wan, hero's stand helplessly by as he dies, Rey even screams noo! just like Luke did. It's the exact same plot just certain parts are in a different order. Very creative! (sarcasm). It also is a very rushed film. For this I think it is because each new film is being directed by a new person. J.J Abrams for Episode VII, Episode VIII is Rian Johnson, and Episode IV is Colin Trevorrow. I think Abrams want to get as much in this movie as possible and get credit for certain aspects of the story that could have, and should have, been developed later. The fact that Rey, a person that has only known about the force for a few days and has never been trained at all can defeat Kylo Ren, someone that has been trained by Luke Skywalker, one of the most powerful jedi ever, and also trained by Snoke I'm sure very powerful. This felt very rushed and lazy, she can even do the jedi mind trick. This was great visually and added great new actors into the mix, but it was just Episode 4 A New Hope 2.0, and a very rushed episode 4 at that. Hopefully the next 2 movies don't make these mistakes.… Expand

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RenigageDec 18, 2015

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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Joe614Dec 19, 2015

I absolutely loved this movie. The plot was great. The new characters did a hell of a job. J.J. Abrams wrote a phenomenal script. This is a must watch if you are Star Wars fan!

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FurtinDec 18, 2015

I'm in my 40s and a SW fan right from the start. It might seem to some, that JJ has only delivered fanservice. But this is so much more than that. After I went onto trailer embargo etc. I went unbiased into TFA and it is really what I hopedI'm in my 40s and a SW fan right from the start. It might seem to some, that JJ has only delivered fanservice. But this is so much more than that. After I went onto trailer embargo etc. I went unbiased into TFA and it is really what I hoped it to be - and then some.

The style oozes oldschool mixed with funky modern computer jazz - but never in the sense that CGI gets in the way, it really is a supporting role to those remarkable and outstanding setpieces.

This is the movie every StarWars fan wanted to see. And holy jedifunk did it deliver.

Absolutely recommended, also for non-SW enthusiasts, for the outstanding entertainment!

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LJHayesDec 21, 2015

Two things were inevitable with this film. The first is that you would get people who blindly loved this film just because it's a star wars film that's not one of the prequels and the second was that there would be people who blindly hate itTwo things were inevitable with this film. The first is that you would get people who blindly loved this film just because it's a star wars film that's not one of the prequels and the second was that there would be people who blindly hate it just because it's a star wars film that isn't one of the originals.
But once you get past the fanboy obsession what we have here is really well put together movie. The new cast are remarkably likable from the outset, each of these actors has a bright career ahead of them. Finn and Rey get the most screen time and there's a lot of passion and charisma behind their performances which is helped even more by the great chemistry they have together.
Poe Dameron has a more understated role but I enjoyed every minute he was on screen. I'm assuming he'll get a bigger part in the future, or at least I hope so.
The new villains are exactly what they need to be as well with Kylo Ren being the most intruiging. This film kind of sets a stage of Finn, Rey and Poe vs Ren, Hux and Phasma which I am totally on board with!
Story wise, there's no way around it, this film is very derivative of the original trilogy. Some plot points are literally exactly the same. But it's done with so much charm and respect for the originals that I honestly don't care, I'm just enjoying myself too much!
Basically this film is not perfect but it does so much more right than it does wrong. It's pretty much the kind of film star wars fans have been pining for for far too long and after decades of waiting we finally have another good star wars film and a building block for an awesome continued series that I can't wait for.… Expand

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OlrikusApr 9, 2016

I didn't expect much of it and even with my low expectations I was disappointed. Plot is laughable and looks like a wasted opportunity to bring something new from the rich lore of Star Wars (or add to it). Daisy Ridley screenplay is bleak andI didn't expect much of it and even with my low expectations I was disappointed. Plot is laughable and looks like a wasted opportunity to bring something new from the rich lore of Star Wars (or add to it). Daisy Ridley screenplay is bleak and dull and my biggest question is how with such huge budget special effects are just okay. When Harrison Ford is on the screen it is the entire different story and his brilliant acting makes the rest of the film feel even worse by contrast.… Expand

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CataraxDec 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great movie. we have to accept the "new generation" with a lot of jokes and more. This movie show us a new start in this saga.

The character touchd the force for the first time and in this movie its look's all a little bit "noob-like". i think we have to watch all the episodes for a real review.

The character of Kylo Ren is great. he looks like a angry and uncontrollable guy who has no idea what he is doing - but think - he is not a full sith or something - he is just a student and we can looking forward for the next episodes. there is something big comin… Expand

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benjammin089Dec 28, 2015

Despite sticking very close to the plot of New Hope, JJ Abrams breathes new life into a movie many expected to be a bust. The character development throughout the movie and the emotion that is exhibited in decisive scenes knows no bounds.Despite sticking very close to the plot of New Hope, JJ Abrams breathes new life into a movie many expected to be a bust. The character development throughout the movie and the emotion that is exhibited in decisive scenes knows no bounds. Overall, I am extremely impressed with The Force Awakens and believe it should be nominated for Best Picture. Not just for its outstanding visuals, but for the movie as a whole and the pressure put on Abrams to deliver, a goal that he exceeded.… Expand

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JoshSmashDec 20, 2015

NO SPOILERS HERE.

If anyone gives this movie anything under a 7, they are lying and TRYING to hate it. Remember, this is the internet and most people don't think for themselves. They just find out what is trending on Reddit and copy-paste.NO SPOILERS HERE.

If anyone gives this movie anything under a 7, they are lying and TRYING to hate it. Remember, this is the internet and most people don't think for themselves. They just find out what is trending on Reddit and copy-paste.

This movie was a joy to watch. It was everything that I was hoping it would be. So you know where I am coming from: I grew up on the original, non special edition, VHS tapes and Empire is my favorite out of all of them. I have been wanting to see a good Star Wars movie in theaters for years and it finally happened. As someone who has TRIED to like the prequels and can't find much redeeming in them, it was a relief to have a genuinely good movie placed in front of me.

Now, the movie does have its flaws, but nothing that would warrant a low score. There are a few callbacks and familiarities, but they are not as heavy-handed as the majority of the people complaining want you to believe.

All the new characters are great. They have more emotion and development within the first 5 minutes of each of their introductions than any character in the entirety of the prequels. Kylo Ren, specifically, was a much deeper and layered character than I was expecting. There are a couple characters that I would have liked to have more screen-time, but I'm assuming we'll be getting that in Episode 8. The characters who got the screen-time here deserved it and did a great job with it.

The special effects are for the most part amazing. There are a couple of jarring CGI moments, but they are VERY few. We do have a return to physical sets and practical effects and the movie was just pleasant to look at.

By the end of the movie my biggest disappointment was only that it was ending. The moment the credits started to roll all I could think was that I wanted more. I cannot wait to see where the story continues.… Expand

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JujuchanDec 18, 2015

It's a great movie and in many ways even better than I expected. The new Actors did an amazing Job creating well-thought-out Characters, but also the older Actors were charming as ever. "The Force Awakens", for me, is the start of anIt's a great movie and in many ways even better than I expected. The new Actors did an amazing Job creating well-thought-out Characters, but also the older Actors were charming as ever. "The Force Awakens", for me, is the start of an interesting new Trilogy, with stunning Special-Effects, great Action-scenes and emotional Moments. Can't wait for the next one.… Expand

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SignorFerrariDec 19, 2015

Great movie. So impressive to make something fresh that still fits so well with something created 40 years ago. To those who say it is a lazy identical reboot, that's a lazy comment. If you haven't seen it. Go see it. Now. If you have, thenGreat movie. So impressive to make something fresh that still fits so well with something created 40 years ago. To those who say it is a lazy identical reboot, that's a lazy comment. If you haven't seen it. Go see it. Now. If you have, then feel free to keep reading on and read my brief rant about the chief complaint I've heard (obviously there is basically universal praise for the film but there is one criticism that seems to be common amoung the haters).

It has elements and similarities to the original trilogy, but if you see sand and think tatooine or snow and think hoth and a young Jedi searching for parents and their place in the galaxy and think "reboot" you're really missing the point. And the fun. Those similarities are there to connect us to the past so that we can meet the new characters in a Star Wars world. If it wasn't similar to the world we knew from the original trilogy, it wouldn't look and feel like Star Wars. It would be a movie with the Star Wars brand name and some old actors that we sort of remember. What JJ did was bring us in with enough of the old that he can now move forward with the new characters and their new stories and they will be definitively Star Wars...they will feel like they belong.

If you wanted something new and completely original go see any of the other sci-fi movies and tv shows of the last 40 years that have tried to capture what Star Wars has but never had.

If you want a great Star Wars movie (I think it's the second best behind Empire and in many ways even better - although neither could send alone as great without the original) than this is it. And you will leave excited for what comes next.

If you want something different, go see a worse unrelated space movie and pretend it's Star Wars. Then you can have completely "original" content.

It was exactly what the franchise needed. And it was executed with perfection.… Expand

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ClaymakerJan 8, 2016

There's a really good reason that this film is destroying the box office record's. I loved the suspense and can't wait for the next. JJ Abrams has done a phenomenal job directing this one. Blending in the new with the old, it's pure fun andThere's a really good reason that this film is destroying the box office record's. I loved the suspense and can't wait for the next. JJ Abrams has done a phenomenal job directing this one. Blending in the new with the old, it's pure fun and edge of your seat excitement for everyone. Not tainted like so many of today's movies with bad language from uneducated script writers that can't figure out a better way to express what is happening. Where the prequels have failed, this movie soars, and there is no slowing it down. I want to go again and again.… Expand

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orangefanMar 22, 2016

Deeply flawed but competent remake/sequel of the original Star Wars movie.

JJ rips the entire plot directly from the original Star Wars, playing it safe seems to have paid off.

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godzillabotsDec 20, 2015

The Force is Strong in this one, as we are heading back to a galaxy far, far away, to reunite with our favorite characters from the Original Trilogy as well as meeting new interesting and great characters for this new generation of Star WarsThe Force is Strong in this one, as we are heading back to a galaxy far, far away, to reunite with our favorite characters from the Original Trilogy as well as meeting new interesting and great characters for this new generation of Star Wars fans. If you love all the Star Wars films like i do, definitely check this one out, you will not be disappointed. May the Force be with you...always.… Expand

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beingryanjudeJan 3, 2016

Moving on from George Lucas' saga and one of the industry’s greatest achievements is no small undertaking. Along with their many collaborators, J.J. Abrams and Kathy Kennedy have managed to exceed all of our expectations and offer somethingMoving on from George Lucas' saga and one of the industry’s greatest achievements is no small undertaking. Along with their many collaborators, J.J. Abrams and Kathy Kennedy have managed to exceed all of our expectations and offer something truly special to age old fans and new Star Wars lovers.… Expand

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Zenn3kJan 20, 2016

Was it similar to Ep4? Sure! But it needed to be, it needed to show us they knew what Star Wars was suppose to be. I'm highly looking forward to Ep 8. I've been a Star Wars fan since I could walk.

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FilmPhonicJan 5, 2016

Never has a film needed less build-up or background than the extremely long-awaited 7th cinematic installment of the ‘Star Wars’ saga, ‘The Force Awakens’. So after the unprecedented build-up and hype there’s only really one question toNever has a film needed less build-up or background than the extremely long-awaited 7th cinematic installment of the ‘Star Wars’ saga, ‘The Force Awakens’. So after the unprecedented build-up and hype there’s only really one question to answer, does it live up to it?, and the answer is, for the most part yes.

Despite considerable constraints and the daunting task of getting the balance right between paying tribute to the series legacy and catapulting it into the 21st century, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is a triumph of blockbuster event filmmaking and a prime example of what a major studio can achieve with a passionate filmmaker that’s given the adequate source material, space and time to get the formula right, not mention some major $$$.

It’s clear that superfan and writer/director J.J. Abrams was constrained by new ‘Star Wars’ universe overlords Disney in how much he could deviate from a successful formula, the balance is indeed skewed towards recycling much of the narrative from the original trilogy and capturing the currently precious pop-culture nostalgia dollar. Which means that the story does often feel like a corporate box-ticking exercise.

But at the same time ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is the perfect 21st century representation of the magic that made the franchise so popular, and Disney have allowed J.J. Abrams the space to work his storytelling magic and deft hand at ensemble cast handling.

Pretty much every main character in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, both the original “Legacy” players and the new generation, get the chance to shine within a story with a very healthy dose of humour and charm. Which in the end is what made the original series so popular and enduring when you get past visuals and special effects, which quickly become obsolete.

So if you’re looking for a huge cinematic experience with laughs and thrills, featuring characters in a beloved and familiar universe, plus some new ones that intersect with what you already know, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ will not disappoint.

In fact the only really disappointing element, aside from a few dark side character choices and a slightly overly familiar narrative, comes way before the film’s release in the form of many trailers, TV spots, magazine spreads and the general ubiquitous spoiler culture that surrounded the latest story in a galaxy far far away…

By the time you’ve seen ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, you’ll probably already know what virtually every major character looks like, sounds like, what vehicles and landscapes to expect and have figured out the crux of the narrative.

It seems that audiences have gladly traded the wonderment of 1st time viewing exposition for a quick fix and the build up of anticipation, and studio marketing departments are only happy to oblige, but for us this had a negative impact on the enjoyment of the film.

With series sequels and spinoffs now scheduled over the next 4 years at least, the question will now be if Disney can keep relying on tried formulas and nostalgia or whether the franchise can now stand on its new 21st century legs, and if the slew of new ‘Star Wars’ films will dilute the magic and appeal of the franchise, for general viewers at least. Only time will tell.

But given the film’s already extraordinary, if expected box office success, coupled with potentially greater merchandising returns and the opening of ‘Star Wars’ themed lands at Disney parks in the near future, it seems that Disney’s massive 4 billion dollar acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 might turn out to be the bargain of the century.

The Bottom Line…
Despite being slightly predictable and relying heavily on nostalgia, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is a thoroughly entertaining adventure of epic proportions that just about gets the balance right between the old and the new, reinvigorating and blasting a cultural phenomenon into a new era.… Expand

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drpaneasDec 19, 2015

The best star wars of all. You will not get to feel bored or something. Actually you can't imagine how fast the time passes by while watching the film. The plot maybe a bit rip-off the 4, but this movie is link between the old and the newThe best star wars of all. You will not get to feel bored or something. Actually you can't imagine how fast the time passes by while watching the film. The plot maybe a bit rip-off the 4, but this movie is link between the old and the new saga. Its purpose is to connect the legacy with the new stuff and it does it well, treating the old relics with respect and give you passion for the new characters. There are lot's of questions to be answered yet. I searched deep down to my feelings and ... STAR WARS IS BACK… Expand

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UAreAllTheSameJan 2, 2016

OK, so here's how it's going to go in Episode VIII. The Empire reverts back to using clones and droids. The Resistance recruits more Asians, Africans, Indians, and Hispanics to counter this. Rey and Kyro have been trained up by theirOK, so here's how it's going to go in Episode VIII. The Empire reverts back to using clones and droids. The Resistance recruits more Asians, Africans, Indians, and Hispanics to counter this. Rey and Kyro have been trained up by their masters. Rey uses the force awaken to awake Finn from his coma. Finn becomes the new Han Solo. Captain Phasma turns out to be a transgendered, gets kicked out of the Empire and joins The Resistance because they are more tolerant. Leia and Luke are killed off by Snoke and the evil Nazi Regime. Rey and Finn fall in love. Finn finds out Kyro Ren is secretly gay and is in love with him. Kyro Ren is enraged, chops off Finn's hand and almost kills Rey. The Hispanic guy saves them in the Millennium Falcon and they barely escape. Chewbacca loses interest and goes back to Kashyyyk.… Expand

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MrPandaBearDec 19, 2015

People will say that the Star Wars The Force Awakens was a copy and paste of A New Hope, but it is different in every way, with throwbacks to acknowledge the originals. It fixes everything that was wrong with the prequels and is the bestPeople will say that the Star Wars The Force Awakens was a copy and paste of A New Hope, but it is different in every way, with throwbacks to acknowledge the originals. It fixes everything that was wrong with the prequels and is the best movie I have ever seen in a long time. It is perfect!… Expand

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tonywar93Dec 18, 2015

Although some extra originality wouldn't have hurt, Episode VII is the most fun and emotional Star Wars movie we've seen in years. It feels authentic, real. A joy to the eyes and a warm welcome back to fans and newcomers.

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Altair_PerezDec 19, 2015

Reaches the maximum level among the Saga, only a step behind The Empire Strikes Back and tied with A New Hope. It is true that the plot is too similar to Episode IV's but the acting, the script and, specially, the visual narrative (how theyReaches the maximum level among the Saga, only a step behind The Empire Strikes Back and tied with A New Hope. It is true that the plot is too similar to Episode IV's but the acting, the script and, specially, the visual narrative (how they give you info and told you what is about to happen using only the color, lightning and images) are so good it's hard not to gasp and clap at the end of the movie.

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zigobyteDec 19, 2015

This is a great movie, It was like watch old trilogy. All at the people at Hall were so emotional about this movie it can feel the tension, and the emotion about the opening.
The film respect the old school, it was awesome to see it. TheThis is a great movie, It was like watch old trilogy. All at the people at Hall were so emotional about this movie it can feel the tension, and the emotion about the opening.
The film respect the old school, it was awesome to see it. The characters were so great. Great pace. Great Special effects.
it just the open to the new trilogy, open for much movies about star wars. STAR WARS is back for long long time.… Expand

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lucyskyDec 24, 2015

Wow! what a movie! great to see such a talented young actress in Daisy Ridley taking the film by the scruff of the neck. loved everything about this. The new characters are brill especially Adam Driver loved him as Ren. good story andWow! what a movie! great to see such a talented young actress in Daisy Ridley taking the film by the scruff of the neck. loved everything about this. The new characters are brill especially Adam Driver loved him as Ren. good story and practical effects. and to all the haters this film is the biggest ever!! with media and fan ratings going through the roof, this site alone is posting 1746 positive ratings to only 400 negative, Rotten Tomatoes have given it 95%. not sure what film you watched at the Cinema but your opinions are definately in the minority, next time a Star Wars film is released do us all a favour and stay at home. x… Expand

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fitchbuckDec 28, 2015

Unfortunately, the euphoric high I felt leaving the theater was not to be sustained. Sure the thrill ride this flick takes you on is like no other; the best sound/motion company in the world saw to that! This was the first movie of the lotUnfortunately, the euphoric high I felt leaving the theater was not to be sustained. Sure the thrill ride this flick takes you on is like no other; the best sound/motion company in the world saw to that! This was the first movie of the lot where you actually felt & understood the size / feel of the craft [esp. x-wing, tie-fighter], with very little CGI muddying the waters. And watching in a theater with reclining leather seats & superb sound only added a notch to the headboard.

But as I began to contemplate the obvious problems [ie. Carrie Fisher's absolutely wooden performance, akin to Karen Allen's laughable appearance in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; is it me or was Leia botoxed beyond reproach?], some other outlier issues rose to the surface. Why another death star? Why another father-son conflict? Another sand planet? Was supreme leader snoke an offspring of gollum and voldemort? Why was the stormtrooper ladycaptain such a pushover? And why oh why would Kylo Ren display such wussiness at the end when he was so powerful in the beginning?

Many more questions need to be answered, although I'm not sure we can completely fault Abrams here ... as it may have been Disney's writing team who drummed up some of these doldrums. The largest underlying problem felt to be the weighing down of the new with the old. Hopefully in the upcoming sagas, the writing teams leech out most of the old ... as this fresh core of actors more than held their own here.
In the end, my emotions were tied more to the special effects than the rehashed storyline or even most of the human drama. I certainly didn't feel surprised or remorse when one of the big names goes down. As any individual born in 1970: the original SW released right in my wheelhouse, and I know many of my classmates will be eternally tied to that first trilogy.

I certainly won't be one of the ones found saying this is the best Star Wars ever. B+… Expand

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J_KhanDec 19, 2015

Amazing movie, pretty much an homage to the original trilogy. Acting was great, story was a little familiar but still amazing, left a lot of questions unanswered as it should for the next 2 movies to answer, it was even filled with humor, andAmazing movie, pretty much an homage to the original trilogy. Acting was great, story was a little familiar but still amazing, left a lot of questions unanswered as it should for the next 2 movies to answer, it was even filled with humor, and overall it was action packed and very exciting movie. The only problem I had was some scenes were a little corny and the characters seemed to become friends a little too fast.… Expand

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ForgewolfApr 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Good
-The special effects
-Some new characters and re-visiting some old ones
-The Millennium Falcon
-Other familiar Star Wars assets
-Kylo Ren's opening scene with him using the force to hold a blaster round suspended in the air. Probably the only bad ass scene with him in the film.
-A great start in the beginning "
-Music

The Bad
-Lack of originality to the story and character development
-Fin and Ray's friendship or love thing felt not only rushed, but artificial
-Another Deathstar like weapon, but with more inconsistencies.
-Commander Phasma wasn't the one to yell out, "Traitor" and duke it out with Fin..
-Kylo Ren's hissy fits were not bad ass or dark. They were immature, childish and almost annoying
-How quickly Fin and Ray picked up on using a lightsaber with less training than Kylo, yet managed to keep up with him. A lightsaber requires extension Jedi/Sith training to wield effectively.
-The new facial design of the stormtroopers seems a bit silly if you ask me.
-R2D2 randomly being activated at the end of the film. Why could he not be fixed and powered up at any other time?
-After the beginning magic wore off, it felt like the movie was steadily going down hill.
-Fin being a stormtrooper who cleaned toilets, are you kidding me!?

What should have been done
-Darth Jar Jar as Snoke (Would have made Jar Jar relevant to the Star Wars lore and an epic plot twist)

-Kylo Ren attempts to revive/clone Darth Vader OR create a clone army of Darth Vaders or other fallen Sith warriors
-Have Luke force grabbed his lightsaber at the end of the film from Ray
-Should have had Commander Phasma be the one to yell out traitor and fight Fin in hand to hand combat.
-I would have had former clone troopers make an appearance from both the First Order and the Rebels.… Expand

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PetePKDec 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An entertaining film, engaging characters, a story which at first seems to only touch the surface, but contains enough depth, emotional gravity and unanswered questions to set up the new trilogy.

This is my first time on metacritic and I notice its full of trolls who want everything explained to them and can call it plot hole if the explanation is not there. There are holes, its called backstory, information that will be revealed in the next installments. Heres my counterarguments to those with ADD or lack any real depth to think beyond the surface:

Rey learned the force to quick, it took Luke 3 films: Ummm, maybe she was trained? Maybe she had her memories suppressed by Luke to protect her? Maybe the "Awakening" is Rey starting to realize who she is? Maybe you have to wait till the next film to find out?

Han Solo just happened to show up: Han specifically stated when they were walking to the Cantina that he picked up the falcons signal when it reached space, that hes been looking for it a very long time. Learn to listen people.

Character Development: I think each new character was introduced well, great chemistry between them, comic relief with Finn and Poe. You don't know everything about them. You didn't know Luke and Leia were siblings till ep6, or Darth Vader was daddy till ep5. Rey seems like the force reborn. Maybe some of you just don't like black stormtroopers or Latino pilots or female leads and dislike the film without outright saying your prejudice -- that's a personal issue you need to deal with, take it somewhere else.

Remake of EP4, 5, 6: There are some parallels, but a lot of differences in each new character backstory that we do not fully know about yet. Its given there was going to be a dark side character and that ep1-9 will be about skywalkers, so there will be similarities. Perhaps your hungry for a whole new story not about skywalkers. The only thing that bugged me was Death Star 3.0, but it didn't ruin the movie for me. It was bigger. more deadly and the New Order wanted to take the galaxy by fear. Like in real life, we created bigger and deadlier weapons to kill each other with, same thing here. Its ok, don't have a stroke.

But there are some who actually offer constructive criticism who make some valid points but enjoyed the movie for the most part. Read those, disregard the trolls who are probably unhappy about their own lives.

This is what I got out of it:

Remember this conversation between Luke and Yoda in empire?
Luke: I saw…I saw a city in the clouds.
Yoda: [nods] Friends you have there.
Luke: They were in pain…
Yoda: It is the future you see.
Luke: The future? Will they die?
[Yoda closes his eyes for a moment]
Yoda: Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.
Luke: I’ve got to go to them.
Yoda: Decide you must, how to serve them best. If you leave now,
help them you could, but you would destroy all for which they have
fought, and suffered."

I think this is the link between the original trilogy and ep7. Yoda didn't say might or could, he said, " would destroy." Luke was impatient, went to save his friends instead of heeding Yoda's vision, which leads to the chaos in ep7. If Luke had not gone, Lando would have saved Leia and the gang anyway, Han may have died or been shipped off to Jabba. If Han had died in ep5, Kylo Ren would never exist, the story would have played out differently. Its to early to project what could of happened if Luke stayed with Yoda or what will happen in the next films. But what ep7 does offer is the rise of Kylo Ren/Snoke and the destruction of the Republic Capital/Fleet -- which fulfills Yoda's vision in ep5. Instead of rushing in and saving his friends, Luke decided to wait this time, in exile. Maybe he had his own vision when Ben Solo turned and saw Rey as the one who will bring balance to the force (leaving a map for Rey to find him). There is a reason he is in exile beyond feeling ashamed about Ben Solo or not wanting to help his friends,we'll just have to wait and see; it's what makes ep 7 and all its unanswered questions a hook for the next films. The last shot of ep 7 shows this symbolically, when Rey, the next great hope, returns the lightsaber he lost in Cloud City, which carried all the mistakes and history of Anakin and Luke. All we can hope for now is that Rey doesn't make the same mistakes and listens to the will of the force.… Expand

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Poor_LenoDec 23, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I might be a star wars fanboy (and I'm not really hardcore at all) but I thought this was a great addition to the franchise. There were a lot of loveable characters, John Boyegua was especially good! The plot was pretty safe, in my opinion, but it's been a long time since a star wars film so it's understandable. I thought the comedy was very flavoursome, not unsuitable for young uns and BB-8 was actually surpsingly easy to empathise with! I feel that Rei was rather flat and didn't really show much of herself but I'm sure she'll get stronger as a character in the further 2 episodes. Easily the best film I've seen in ages and the best star wars film since the phantom menace.… Expand

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chris_tw21Jan 1, 2016

This episode in the star wars saga is one of the best but lacks originality and verve.
Kylo ren is a good villain and rey is good and bb8 is even better.This trilogy has started off more than solid and will have plenty of time to correct theThis episode in the star wars saga is one of the best but lacks originality and verve.
Kylo ren is a good villain and rey is good and bb8 is even better.This trilogy has started off more than solid and will have plenty of time to correct the problems of this movie like thin characters and lack of new ideas. This episode is very much like a new hope and a bit like the phantom menace but it works.… Expand

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sploodge1976Jan 19, 2016

Old skool SW fan here - This movie flat-out ROCKS! Daisy Ridley ROCKS! John Boyega ROCKS! BB-8 ROCKS! And most of all Adam Driver as Kylo Ren ROCKS! Exciting times ahead watching these characters develop......

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Natalie_TotkaApr 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry....But this one is just totally off..there are some good moments, but a lot of cliches and it's nothing compared to other episodes. I watched this movie in a theatre in Paris...on the 2nd of January...and i seriously was falling asleep...I barely watched the second half of it...it was so...can't say boring, but not as exciting as any other Star Wars movie. And Han Solo "passing away" from the hand of his evil son???? Come on....incredibly predictable.… Expand

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ThanatorumJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I consider myself as a big Star Wars fan since my childhood and farseeing enough to see crap where crap is (the first episodes of The Clone Wars and more recently the Battlefront game) and honestly, this movie was great.

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

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

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

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

So, it was not the bet Star Wars movie, but it brings me back to my childhood and that's all I wanted it to do !… Expand

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oneNilDec 29, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Go see the movie. That being said, it was a bit disappointing. I was expecting something epic, and while it had some epic elements, it failed to combine them all into a work of art.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Finn cannot use a lightsaber. They never should have put this in the movie. Also, no way Rey can crush Kylo Ren in a lightsaber fight like she did. Even though he was shot, there's no way. It took Luke, one of the greatest Jedi ever, 3 movies to get on that level and she does it in one? I call BS.… Expand

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samichsupernovaDec 20, 2015

It's not the best or most original in the series, nor is the plot airtight, but the film is exciting, humorous, well made, and at least as good as it needed to be. Harrison Ford really brought it and the new cast is excellent. The X-WingIt's not the best or most original in the series, nor is the plot airtight, but the film is exciting, humorous, well made, and at least as good as it needed to be. Harrison Ford really brought it and the new cast is excellent. The X-Wing sequences and saber action were legit.

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

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

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

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

That said, they're off to a rollicking and energetic start here and I am so glad they were able to get the original cast members to reprise their roles. I'm curious to see where Gareth Edwards' "Rogue One" and Rian Johnson's "Episode VIII" take the series. Thanks for reading my thoughts. May the Force be with you all!!… Expand

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JurassicmonsterMay 10, 2016

now this how you make a sequel take everything what made the original great and multiply it by 10 and it only has me wanting more and i am quite fascinated by kylo ren and emperor snoke

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CrookDragoon666May 10, 2016

This movie would make up for a million prequels if there were! Amazing acting, special effects, story, music, and anything else is handled nearly perfect. This movie brings me back to the days of the original trilogy

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RoyMunsonJan 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have read a ton of the negative reviews and I understand why people did not like it but we need to back up. People on here are writing that the Episode I, II, and III are better than TFA. The prequels are so bad I will not even let my 4 year old watch them. Some of the worst acting I have ever seen because of Lucas' poor script. Lucas made the prequels for 4 year olds and they didn't even like them. In the prequels the Jedi's have ridiculous powers that not even Darth Vader or the Emperor even possess in the originals. The prequels were such a joke and also had a ton of plot holes in them and LUCAS wrote them. How does a guy not follow storylines that he wrote for the original movies.

As for TFA, visually it was pretty amazing. I was disappointed with the story but I get it, they had to find a way to tie in all the old characters and make us feel nostalgic again and I was. I enjoyed seeing Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Luke (Leia sucked in the originals was hoping they blew her up with the Death Star 2) As the movie developed we didn't get a lot of answers to why Rey has such strong Jedi powers and why Kylo Ren is rather weak. The movie is called the FORCE AWAKENS so obviously the force will be strong in Rey since she is the protagonist. As for Ren, we learn from all the other movies that it is easy to turn to the dark side Ren is the grandson of Darth Vader, so maybe Vader and Anakin's spirit is talking to him, kind of devil and angel. If they told us everything that was happening, that would be very poor storytelling. Now what I am getting from most of the negative reviews are that they are mad because they did not get all the answers they wanted because they do not want to wait. Hopefully all are questions will be answered in the next two films. If we look at the original trilogy it goes as followed: A New Hope: good movie, acting is great and great character building, Empire strikes back: great movie, it gives us everything we want Star Wars to be, Return of the Jedi: an okay movie not great, this is where we see Lucas wanting to make Star Wars a movie for little children. Really, a bunch of teddy bears beat up storm troopers with rocks, great storytelling there. Lucas had created something great and by the end of storytelling he completely destroyed it with four bad films (Jedi and the prequels). So what I see is that we get a reboot of Star Wars by Abrams which I think he tried to fix Lucas' mess in TFA and hope that this trilogy follows the like of Nolan's Batman trilogy. Let me state that if Christopher Nolan made Star Wars it would have been unbelievable.

Alright, to stuff I didn't like about TFA is a new Death Star, how many times do I need to see a giant planet weapon be blown up, i guess 3. I believe if this was not the major storyline there would be a lot more happy people. I do not understand how Abrams could have thought by totally remaking the original movie was what Star Wars fans wanted. Also the fact that Luke turns into what Obi Won Kenobi turned into, a recluse, you would think that Luke the last Jedi would let millions of people die. Who makes a map of where they are hiding? I guess Luke didn't really want to stay on the island from Lost for ever. Don't we ever learn from the past. I did enjoy the movie for being a Star Wars movie and that I did get to laugh a few times at the jokes. Someone wrote a review that are to be no jokes in Star Wars, I guess calling someone a scruffy looking nerfherder is not a try at comedy. Oh and the fact that Yoda is muppet and is smacking his cane on R2D2 is not straight out of a Charlie Chaplin flick. Laugh it up fuzzballs!

I am the eternal optimist and truly believe that Star Wars Episode 8 will be a great The First Order Strikes Back. Hang in there Jedi's and Jedette's the force will get stronger and this trilogy will and is already better than Queen Amadila's acting or the fact that Lucas made a character in Star Wars from Cool Runnings.… Expand

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dmoldwinDec 20, 2015

Overall, the movie was exciting and cinematography excellent. Having said that, I have many issues with the film. First off, as many have said, the plot is almost identical to "A New Hope," and nothing major really happens except that HanOverall, the movie was exciting and cinematography excellent. Having said that, I have many issues with the film. First off, as many have said, the plot is almost identical to "A New Hope," and nothing major really happens except that Han Solo is killed. What about Captain Phasma?? She was built up to be this new badass villian in trailers and on the poster.... She was barely in the movie at all and was the least bit intimidating. I mean a total pansy. On another note, I think Adam Driver is a great actor, but idk, I think he as Kylo Ren was more psycho creepy/ weird than he was evil. And how about the lightsaber fight?.....Pathetic!!! He should have been able to kill Fin with his eyes closed in a split second. What was that? So dissapointing in my opinion. And how did the New Order come to power? And the stormtroopers were raised to become a part of the New Order? Who convinced all of these people to become stormtroopers? And Fin has been a stormtrooper since he was a young boy and all of a sudden he realizes that they kill innocent people and are evil and changes his mind and runs? C'mon!!! So stupid!... I just feel like the producers had a lot of cool ideas and characters and had to find a quick way to make it all work, but couldn't develop all of them well in 2.5 hours. There were also way too many unexplained peices in the story. Who are the Knights of Ren?, How did Maz Kanata get Luke's lightsaber?, Why is C3P0's arm red?, How did this 30 something year old General Hux become the leader of this New Order? And one last thing- not that this is an issue with the movie itself, but jeeez... Carrie Fisher sounds like she's been chain smoking for the past 30 years or something.

Though it doesn't seem so from my reivew, I actually think the movie was fun and entertaining... But I think if you are going in expecting a deep story line with legit character and plot development, you might be dissapointed. And if you follow the logic of the original Star Wars and the way the force works, this movie was pretty inaccurate in my opinion. It's great if you want to see some fun action with cool costumes, lightsabers, spaceships, and excellent cinematography.… Expand

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barometerJun 17, 2016

Massively entertaining, great fun but wholly unoriginal, the Force Awakens harks back to the early 80s glory days of the action movie with a swashbuckling attitude, snappy script and bombastic score. Not a complete knockout but it's aMassively entertaining, great fun but wholly unoriginal, the Force Awakens harks back to the early 80s glory days of the action movie with a swashbuckling attitude, snappy script and bombastic score. Not a complete knockout but it's a tantalizing set up for hopefully better to come. Lets see Luke kicking *** in the sequel!… Expand

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NIntendoFan94Feb 25, 2017

This movie is ultimately worth of wait. Disney done a great job with this movie! Congratulations JJ Abrams! It was the most phenomenal movie of 2015. It will be better than any Star Wars movie!

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HappyislandsJan 9, 2017

Highly entertaining nostalgia fest that feels like slipping into a pair of comfortable, well worn slippers. The flip side to Rogue One's more cynical view of the Star Wars Universe.

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toadvinesJan 24, 2017

The good:
Kylo Ren
Harrison Ford
John Boyega
Daisy Ridley
BB 8
Starkiller Base
Imperial graveyard
John Williams

The not so good:
Maps with missing pieces
Rathtars
Snoke

Still undecided on:
Maz Kanata
The First Order

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Jk9785Feb 23, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is fantastic and minimally flawed, with amazing new characters and introducing a new generation to Star Wars. While similar to the 1977 classic, The Force Awakens brings a fresh take on Star Wars from director J.J. Abrams.… Expand

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PolotkoFeb 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is good but luke didnt said anything but we saw new characters old characters and a new

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timpfelFeb 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although The Force Awakens has some problems (being rehash of ep. 4, should have explained better why we have again empire vs rebels situation, Rey mastering the force just like that...) it is still quite enjoyable Star Wars movie.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

(92/100)
Although it borrows from A New Hope it has enough material to tell its own story.

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nutterjrDec 29, 2015

I was 10 when I saw Star Wars for the first time in a special triple bill of Episodes IV, V and VI in cinema in Leicester Square. I still remember the feeling of being transported to a another world where the battle of good vs evil was ragingI was 10 when I saw Star Wars for the first time in a special triple bill of Episodes IV, V and VI in cinema in Leicester Square. I still remember the feeling of being transported to a another world where the battle of good vs evil was raging on, in a fairytale where princesses, funny creatures, talking robots and awsome super powers existed.
I was fortunate after all these years to watch the next episode of the saga in a church turned cinema in Winchester on a super comfy sofa for two with my 10 year old son and it was like being 10 years old again myself, like seeing it through his eyes.
Everything that I came to love about the original trilogy was there and all the familiar characters were back. The special effects were made to look realistic, there was good doses of action and humour, the new protagonists introduced are all genuinely interesting (with the exception perhaps of the Supreme Leader) and at the end of it, both my son and I, are left counting the days to the next Episode...… Expand

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gdiego135Dec 28, 2015

wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better then the pre quels, if not better then the originals or as equal. if your not a star wars fan or still have a bad taste in your mouth since the prequels well worry no more, for everyone out there this is a greatwayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better then the pre quels, if not better then the originals or as equal. if your not a star wars fan or still have a bad taste in your mouth since the prequels well worry no more, for everyone out there this is a great movie not just star wars but in general. almost everything is fantastic, can't wait for episode 8, imma go the first day, dbox, and go in star wars pants, shoes, shirt, sweater, and beanie!!!!!!!… Expand

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SkyzerDec 24, 2015

Amazing!I got great pleasure from viewing. The spirit of the classic trilogy pleasantly surprised. A lot of really funny jokes and the return of old friends)

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TheQuietGamerDec 29, 2015

Star Wars is back. It's exciting enough to enchant new audiences and bring out some glorious, nostalgic feelings for the longtime fans. It bares a striking resemblance to the original classic "A New Hope." The set up is basically the same,Star Wars is back. It's exciting enough to enchant new audiences and bring out some glorious, nostalgic feelings for the longtime fans. It bares a striking resemblance to the original classic "A New Hope." The set up is basically the same, with scenes clearly being strongly influenced by that masterpiece. It leads to a very familiar feeling film.

Yet, despite it's direct influence (and outright borrowing at some points) to a previous film the modern touches give it a feel all it's own. It feels like a new take on a classic that simultaneously moves the series forward. The set up for the new trilogy is a bit too familiar, but the possibilities for where the series can go from here are both endless and exciting. I can't wait to see where things go from here.

As far as this movie itself goes it proves to be a stunning way to kick things off. J.J. Abrams knows just how to play off of people's love for the original(s) by borrowing the right elements, while simultaneously moving the story and universe forward so it doesn't feel like a straight up rip-off.

The new characters are incredible. The movie lets us learn just enough about them to make them compelling, but also gives them enough secrets and hidden depth to keep us intrigued and interested in discovering more. The same could be said about the universe as a whole now. We get a delicious and filling first taste that will have us dying for the second course.

The new heroes are incredible and I can't wait to see more from them. That being said the real stars of the show are the villains, most specifically Kylo Ren. I made the mistake of initially viewing him as nothing more than a Vader rip-off. However thanks to some incredible writing and an unbelievably stunning performance by Adam Driver I found him to be much more. Unbelievably complex in his motives and emotions, he is almost instantly compelling. Part of the excitement moving forward for this series is going to be where his story goes.

The rest of the villains have a great deal of mystery behind them. Who are they? What are their ultimate goals? The movie leaves us with a great deal of questions to keep us interested in the future. It leaves us wanting more, but in a good way. A way that leaves us entranced with what we have already been given. A way that lets our imagination run wild.

It's a movie not only meant to get us excited for the future of the series, but also one that's meant to rekindle our memories of it's past glories. It's nostalgic and new. Things like added humor and darker action give it a more modern feel. The new plot elements and characters serve as a great way to make a borrowed template feel like something almost completely different. The return of the original characters played by the original actors is just an joyous touch. Star Wars is most definitely back and Episode VII is an exciting way for it to be brought back to life.

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gameguardian21Jun 16, 2016

While it does feature many elements of a new hope, the force awakens is still an amazing star wars movie, with the action, feel, and fun that the original trilogy was. I

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ZlatanDec 26, 2015

In short, the greatest movie since the originals. What George Lucas couldn't do, disney did with this movie. You care about the caracters, scenery is beautiful and story is great. looking forward for future movies.

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norseDec 25, 2015

I really enjoyed watching this movie, and to be frank, I did not expect to. I have had truly disappointing experiences watching JJA's earlier SF movies, and I expected little from this one. I will admit that the movie liberally copies scenesI really enjoyed watching this movie, and to be frank, I did not expect to. I have had truly disappointing experiences watching JJA's earlier SF movies, and I expected little from this one. I will admit that the movie liberally copies scenes from the earlier episodes in slightly modified form. And I will admit that there was a scene that had me cringing because it demonstrates such a flawed understanding of physics and scale that it's flabbergasting to think that the people involved in allowing it through into the final product did enjoy at least a high school education.

Overall, though, the acting and the cast were top-notch, the story was compelling and the realization was beautiful, both visually and musically.There are quite a few deus-ex-machina moments, but that's not fatal for a sci-fi or fantasy flick.

I had read up on the spoilers before seeing the movie (as I was not originally planning on seeing this in theaters) but had an opportunity to join a larger party, and was very surprised to see myself liking the result a whole lot better than the episodes 1 to 6.

Partially this is because the movie does not overreach: it's not a deep monumental epos, it keeps things small and does not overexplain - hence a lot remains to be seen (pun intended) in the sequels.

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ArianEDec 24, 2015

I was inspired to watch the whole series again after watching Episode VII! I think that it could've been more cohesive on the whole, but there was significant character development to the point that I really felt for the characters, and evenI was inspired to watch the whole series again after watching Episode VII! I think that it could've been more cohesive on the whole, but there was significant character development to the point that I really felt for the characters, and even sympathized with them. Definitely worth a watch, and you will be begging for more once it's done!… Expand

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JuanLuisGG14Dec 28, 2015

Surely, best Star Wars film since Episode V
Episode VII is plenty of intense moments, ahd although many of them are fan service moments, those moments really shine on their own.
Great movie 9/10

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JergerDec 21, 2015

This is the best Star Wars Movie to date...This is the best looking movie i have ever seen. IMAX 3d...WOW. The first 1.5 hours was simply perfect.....The plot in the last 1/2 hour or so felt too close to episode 4 for me. Nostalgia is fineThis is the best Star Wars Movie to date...This is the best looking movie i have ever seen. IMAX 3d...WOW. The first 1.5 hours was simply perfect.....The plot in the last 1/2 hour or so felt too close to episode 4 for me. Nostalgia is fine but basically the last 1/2 hour was to derivative of ep 4 for my tastes. Still great movie.… Expand

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arch1970Dec 22, 2015

Really enjoyed The Force Awakens, saw the first one in 1977 and have grown up with the films, me and the wife took the kids and their friends and they loved it. i could see myself in them seeing Star Wars for the first time. i thought theReally enjoyed The Force Awakens, saw the first one in 1977 and have grown up with the films, me and the wife took the kids and their friends and they loved it. i could see myself in them seeing Star Wars for the first time. i thought the film seemed like a breath of fresh air compared to the CGI heavy prequels, yes the story is familiar but what do you want? all the old fans said the prequels were terrible and that they need to go back to how the first trilogy was, and now there are groans that its too much like the originals?, I for one was buzzing when I left the cinema, if it didnt feel like it did when you were 10 years old? thats because your not, perhaps Star Wars is no longer for you, and like Han Solo maybe its best to hand that baton to the youngsters!.… Expand

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custompcmaxDec 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not going to go into a lengthy explanation of everything, I think there is plenty of people out there doing that. What I will say first and foremost is that despite some flaws in storytelling, this is a worthy follow up to Episode 6. It is a fun movie that stays true to it's roots. It utilizes the old characters well and introduces some new ones that are going to be able to carry it forward into the future. The use of more traditional special effects is nice as it looks very much like Ep 4-6 in art style and not overly CGI like Ep 1-3.

I feel like unless you just enjoy hating things, you should enjoy this movie. It is fun, fast and exciting journey into the fantastical universe of Star Wars. I am excited to see where it goes and sad that I will have to wait almost 2 years for it.

Now - to prove I can be sort of critical... though despite these things, I still loved the movie:
1. Another Death Star? A bit of rehash? (now to play devil's advocate to myself, it was a relatively effective weapon in the original trilogy, they did manage to destroy a few planets, which is no small feat. It might actually make a lot of sense that they tried it again.).
2. How did Finn manage to duel Kylo so well?
3. Was Kylo a little to much like an emo teenager? (But, devil's advocate again, I think it was intended, he is going to transform into something much darker (I am guessing). I am thinking he was kind of in that phase Anakin was in before completely going to the Dark Side.)

On a final note, I will try remind everyone that none of the previous films are perfect in any regards. Many of us probably hold them high on a pedestal that might not be totally deserved. Or if they do deserve it, you should give the new film the same exceptions you give to the older films. They are a journey into another galaxy and do a great job of transporting us there. But, many of us saw when children so the nostalgia filter is thick. They have plenty of flaws as well if you are willing to acknowledge them. But, I do love them all!!… Expand

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saxonblue71Jan 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When it became obvious, very early in the movie, that The Force Awakens was going to deliberately and cynically rehash the storyline from the original trilogy, I was almost tempted to dislike the movie. However, I was soon swept up in the scenery and action and, despite myself, really had a great time.

So, what was particularly good?
1. I was particularly taken with the character of Rey. For the heroic lead to be a girl was refreshing. And she wasn't the typical glamour girl in distress either. Rey started out independent and capable, and her looks were tomboyish and unglamorous. I liked that.
2. The spaceship graveyard near the beginning. In addition to being visually stunning, it was an elegant way to generate that feeling of depth in the setting, without getting bogged down in world-building.
3. The pace was non-stop. Even on the occasions when the movie shifted from action to drama, the movie remained a rollercoaster ride.
4. The action scenes were punchy and exciting. This is particularly refreshing after the long (and not especially dramatic) battles and fight scenes of the prequels.
5. The lack of Jar Jar Binks, ewoks, or any similarly annoying character. In fact, BB-8 (the new droid) is surprisingly charming and entertaining.

So, what could have been done better?
1. Didn't like the re-use of the rolling text at the beginning of the movie. I didn't think they were brilliant in the original movies, and it's now 2015/16.
2. I thought that humanising a storm trooper was a great idea, but I thought Finn's desertion from the First Order was a bit too rushed.
3. Kylo Ren is a whiny teenage brat. As the main villain of the movie, he lacked convincing menace. I always thought he was going to get his ass handed to him. It shows that giving a villain a backstory and believable emotions isn't always a good idea.
4. I'm over the whole Rebels vs Empire/First Order thing. The setting has more to offer than that.
5. I'm over the blowing up of Death Stars. I didn't want to see it again.
6. Poe Dameron should have stayed dead. He wasn't a crucial or charming enough to warrant bringing him back near the end.

Overall, the pros outweighed the cons by a significant margin, and I look forward to the next movie.

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AvgassDec 18, 2015

If you don't love this movie you are the kind of person who will never be happy. This movie was everything it needed to be. Took the best of the original movies and made it more current and epic

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NintokDec 18, 2015

This is really Star Wars and I like it. There are some mistakes in the plot tho, but still its okay. Even if this movie didn't do a revolution in cinematography it is still worth to watch.

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eeykDec 18, 2015

10/10 movies doesn't excist but this is a Nine out of ten! so why do i give a 10/10 this movie got my respect.
best movie since part 1 & 2. and i really enjoy it.

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iceman00nDec 18, 2015

NO SPOILERS! This Movie gets a 10 period. Do NOT LISTEN TO THE TROLLS! I have been a star wars fan forever. Not a big fan of episodes 1-3, but still watch them (nerd). I have seen the original trilogy like 100 times. This is the movie, asNO SPOILERS! This Movie gets a 10 period. Do NOT LISTEN TO THE TROLLS! I have been a star wars fan forever. Not a big fan of episodes 1-3, but still watch them (nerd). I have seen the original trilogy like 100 times. This is the movie, as fans, that we asked for. The trolls are right, there isn't much new here. It does not hurt the film at all though. This took me all the way back, and set us up for 2 more great movies. It was everything I wanted and more. Beautifully shot, all the laughs, and sadness, and action we needed. The pace of the movie was perfect. Never did I look at my watch, or feel like it dragged on. I didn't want it to end. Ignore the overall user rating (and retards who gave it a zero). 50 something zero's will take this down no matter what we do. Go see it for yourself, and Score it fairly.… Expand

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TornadoCreatorApr 9, 2016

I've never been a big fan of Star Wars, but I can appreciate the style of the franchise. It's got a certain gravitas to it that is very fun. This film does have that gravitas, and throughout much of the film I enjoyed the scenes for what theyI've never been a big fan of Star Wars, but I can appreciate the style of the franchise. It's got a certain gravitas to it that is very fun. This film does have that gravitas, and throughout much of the film I enjoyed the scenes for what they where. The acting was far better than the franchise usually gives off but that's not saying too much. The action scenes where well shot and exciting. The characters where at least moderately interesting. It's a film I could describe as the perfect popcorn nonsense flick. You can't however think about this film too much and doing so has severely dropped it's rating in my mind.

A second viewing was enough to heavily highlight the flaws in this film, which has one of the most nonsensical plots ever. The so called "science" in this film is laughably bad, and even suspension of disbelief can't save it. The way the plot so closely mirrors Episode 4 while also actively trying to one-up the film every chance it gets leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It's a film that feels mean-spirited at times.

If you're a fan of Star Wars, this is a safe entry into the franchise with some good scenes and spectacle that you'll enjoy, but if you want a cohesive story and consistent world; this is the worst in the franchise so far. The flaws in this film are flaws with the core storytelling so if you're not a fan of Star Wars, the more you think about this film the less favourably you'll see it. Some films age like fine wine, this one will age like bread.… Expand

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marcmyworksDec 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think I can easily say this is the best blockbuster of the year. I have never been the biggest Star Wars fan but the new characters and story line worked very well. My only concern is with the ending which was quite derivative of the first three films. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this film.… Expand

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letcreate123Jan 1, 2016

I don't seem to get the negative reviews. I really liked the movie. But I guess just because it's popular it gets so many negative reviews. Hands off haters.

Anyways, I really liked how the story went, the scenes were pretty cool and theI don't seem to get the negative reviews. I really liked the movie. But I guess just because it's popular it gets so many negative reviews. Hands off haters.

Anyways, I really liked how the story went, the scenes were pretty cool and the effects are also cool (Note that I watched this in 4DX which contains chair movement, effects around the viewer, etc.). Many negative reviews barely/don't address that.… Expand

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alexmelgarlJan 11, 2016

Just to be the movie star wars is a good film, is as necessary to be considered good in the category of Star Wars movies. The story makes me somewhat repetitive, almost rudely to the viewer, in the sense that "oh have valuable information, IJust to be the movie star wars is a good film, is as necessary to be considered good in the category of Star Wars movies. The story makes me somewhat repetitive, almost rudely to the viewer, in the sense that "oh have valuable information, I give the robot finds the person who will be a Jedi, he / jedi he makes friends and meet his teacher. "Where I saw that. A median performance of the actors can not ask them too much given how vain to reach some scenes. A movie that is totally hangs from the previous trilogy (chronologically speaking). In short it is a good movie Star Wars, which could be much better.
NOTE: It bothers me that the movie does see the strength and the sword can be controlled by anyone. For me the magic of strength lay in its rarity and the training that had to have to handle (Look trains with Yoda to control it, and only then could control minds), that's part of its beauty… Expand

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DelphiosJan 16, 2016

It's nice, satisfying and "oddly" frustrating, like a beautiful birthday cake that is eaten till only one last peace is left. Like that birthday cake has aged after it was put in the fridge, has the star wars in the Force Awakens aged. But itIt's nice, satisfying and "oddly" frustrating, like a beautiful birthday cake that is eaten till only one last peace is left. Like that birthday cake has aged after it was put in the fridge, has the star wars in the Force Awakens aged. But it has aged backwards, from the mature wine of Empire strikes back has it turned into a childlike grape juice. And like grape juice is it nice to take in but not as exciting as a prickling wine. The new good characters are well developed and very likable, while the new bad characters seem like toddlers who donned a cape and start crying when they don't get their new toy. The portrayal of the galaxy is very much like the first Star Wars but it lacks the grandiosity of Empire and Return of the Jedi.
The land battles are kept dissappointingly small but the air battles are GREAT.
All together it's a bit like the first one but made with different camera's and camera angles.

Lets just hope that the next one will be like the first coke you drank, very prickly and sweet at first while it keeps you awake all night.… Expand

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ChaseInY0FaceDec 18, 2015

I enjoyed this movie immensely brought back what star wars is. People complain that it is too similar to episode 4 and I agree to an extent but that's what this franchise needed and the new characters are awesome.

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robdotaviJan 12, 2016

It's not the perfect film, but it's exactly what this franchise needed. Action, adventure, the continuation of the Hero's Journey that Star Wars is basically the space opera version of. I've enjoyed this film multiple times. Don't let theIt's not the perfect film, but it's exactly what this franchise needed. Action, adventure, the continuation of the Hero's Journey that Star Wars is basically the space opera version of. I've enjoyed this film multiple times. Don't let the negative feedback dissuade you. The same people who criticize the current film for being too similar to ANH were the ones who said I-III were too different, and wanted a return to form. They are the types who cannot be pleased and will refuse to accept any Star Wars after ROTJ because it "ruined the EU". Aside from the Thrawn trilogy and X-Wing series (both of which aren't necessarily 100% contradicted since TFA takes place some 30 years after, and Thrawn and X-wing only happen 6-9 years after the Battle of Endor...but that's just wishful thinking), most EU is bunk (see Yuuzhan Vong) and reads like lame fan-fiction.

I'm looking forward to a great new series of Star Wars films to come for the foreseeable future. Rogue One, here we come!… Expand

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JohnMasterLDec 26, 2015

As a filmmaker, talking about Star Wars is a topic very complex and very difficult, because this franchise manages aspects which at the end professional critics see him in a way and the fanboys see it otherwise.
This new chapter in the sagaAs a filmmaker, talking about Star Wars is a topic very complex and very difficult, because this franchise manages aspects which at the end professional critics see him in a way and the fanboys see it otherwise.
This new chapter in the saga was without doubt one excellent and epic film, the same feeling I felt when I saw the original (Episode IV, V and VI) returned it to feel with this film. J.J. Abrams did something that George Lucas (the original creator) could do with its prequels (is not that they are bad, maybe if they are loose, but they walked away completely from the style of the originals) and this is going to write in caps because I want to make it clear: "This is a movie of STAR WARS" "EPISODE VII is FEELS like a film of STAR WARS" from that begins until it ends feels like the original. There is a complaint from "Some fanboys" that this movie is a bit like with Episode IV, my answer is simple: this made it for the simple fact of creating nostalgia to the most loyal fanboys of the saga, and not only that, the new characters are completely amazing and interesting. I don't want to give any Spoiler, because that is not the point, you have to see this movie at the cinema and I find it unfair that many people end up counting the main plot by social networks, all they need to know (if it is that they are reading this little critical) is that if you're a fan of Star Wars or not You'll enjoy this film and feel the same sensation you felt with the original movies, original, unique and totally exciting because it feels fresh, feel. The action scenes are incredible and John Williams soundtrack combines the classics with new melodies and that gives freshness and nostalgia at the same time.
And I would like to say something very daring: STAR WARS: EPISODE VII is one of the best films of STAR WARS; If the fifth Episode was the best, the 7th Episode followed, surpassing even the original Episode IV and Episode VI. A magical, exciting, epic, fun and nostalgia-filled adventure.

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Como un cineasta, hablar de Star Wars es un tema muy complejo y muy difícil, pues esta franquicia maneja aspectos que al final los críticos profesionales lo ven de una forma y los fanboys lo ven de otra.
Este nuevo capítulo de la saga fue sin duda alguna una excelente y épica película, la misma sensación que sentí cuando vi las originales (Episodio IV, V y VI) lo volví a sentir con esta película. J.J. Abrams hizo algo que George Lucas (el creador original) no pudo hacer con sus precuelas (no es que sean malas, tal vez si son flojas, pero se alejaron completamente del estilo de las originales) y esto lo voy a escribir en mayúsculas porque quiero que quede bien claro: "ESTA ES UNA PELICULA DE STAR WARS" "EPISODE VII SE SIENTE COMO UNA PELICULA DE STAR WARS" desde que inicia hasta que termina se siente como las originales. Existe una queja por parte de "Algunos fanboys" acerca de que esta película tiene un tanto parecido con el episodio IV, mi respuesta es simple: esto lo hicieron por el simple hecho de crear nostalgia a los fanboys más fieles de la saga, y no solo eso, los nuevos personajes son completamente increíbles e interesantes. No quiero dar ningún Spoiler, porque ese no es el punto, uno tiene que ver esta película en el cine y se me hace injusto que muchas personas terminen contando la trama principal por las redes sociales, lo único que tienen que saber (si es que están leyendo esta pequeña critica) es que tanto si eres fan de Star Wars o no, vas a disfrutar esta película y sentirás la misma sensación que sentiste con las películas originales, porque se siente fresca, se siente original, única y completamente emocionante. Las escenas de acción son increíbles y la banda sonora de John Williams combina los temas clásicos con nuevas melodías y eso da nostalgia y frescura al mismo tiempo. Y me gustaría decir algo sumamente atrevido: STAR WARS: EPISODE VII ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES PELICULAS DE STAR WARS; si el Episode V fue el mejor, el Episode VII le sigue, superando incluso a las originales Episode IV y Episode VI. Una aventura mágica, emocionante, épica, divertida y llena de nostalgia.… Expand

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TheGamingCryptDec 18, 2015

im not the biggest star wars fan, but i do love star wars and have been to see everyone in my lifetime in the cinema! (im 30 years old) this has been my favourite star wars movie by a long shot and also the best film i have seen in a cinemaim not the biggest star wars fan, but i do love star wars and have been to see everyone in my lifetime in the cinema! (im 30 years old) this has been my favourite star wars movie by a long shot and also the best film i have seen in a cinema in many years! also one of my new favourite films!… Expand

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dharmaDec 20, 2015

Chewie..we're home. It's the same feeling you will have after watching The Force Awakens. Incredible, intense and finally, a worthy continuation of the original trilogy. It has their 'flavor', but with the technology that backs up the muchChewie..we're home. It's the same feeling you will have after watching The Force Awakens. Incredible, intense and finally, a worthy continuation of the original trilogy. It has their 'flavor', but with the technology that backs up the much reviled prequels. All the new casts are amazing, set pieces mind blowing..to tell you more will spoil the surprises of The Force Awakens. In my book, this is the second best Star Wars after Empire Strikes Back.....'Nuff said, go see it.… Expand

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LaurgosDec 28, 2015

Hit all the right notes! Nostalgia mixed with a yearning for more Star Wars! I really couldn't of asked for more in this new Star Wars film. I am eagerly looking forward to Episode 8!!

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ForeverFallingDec 28, 2015

Fantastic. Sure, it has similarities and parallels A New Hope in certain regards. But it is not a "re-hash" or "remake". It, for sure, has it's own identity and continues the saga beautifully. People claming that it is a bad film are deludedFantastic. Sure, it has similarities and parallels A New Hope in certain regards. But it is not a "re-hash" or "remake". It, for sure, has it's own identity and continues the saga beautifully. People claming that it is a bad film are deluded and kidding themselves. Even if you don't love it, I can't see how it isn't at least a good or well made film.… Expand

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ChoBrooooDec 20, 2015

I thought Disney was going to **** it up, make it extremely friendly. However, within the first 20 minutes, Blood is smeared on a stormtrooper's helmet. Overall, I like this movie a lot and will be my favorite movie of 2015.

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reece2208Dec 21, 2015

It's not perfect but it is Star Wars through and through. Watch this movie! Rey is one the best female protagonists in recent times (Possibly ever) and although people may regard the movie as being too "PC" one does have to accept that timesIt's not perfect but it is Star Wars through and through. Watch this movie! Rey is one the best female protagonists in recent times (Possibly ever) and although people may regard the movie as being too "PC" one does have to accept that times have changed and Disney is now trying to get a completely new generation of viewers into the star wars universe.

In my opinion Abrams masterfully balances (Well as much as possible) fan service and nostalgia while sowing the seeds for a new saga in the Star Wars universe.

Also the feeling when that opening music starts and the prologue brief starts to roll in was unreal, never felt anything like that for any over movie ever.… Expand

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HiDef-JulesDec 26, 2015

A wonderful homage to the first Star Wars film, setting things up fantastically for the next one. They absolutely nailed the essential elements of the first trilogy and introduced a great cast of new characters. Brilliantly done, welcome backA wonderful homage to the first Star Wars film, setting things up fantastically for the next one. They absolutely nailed the essential elements of the first trilogy and introduced a great cast of new characters. Brilliantly done, welcome back Star Wars, its been too long.… Expand

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CCooombsJan 2, 2016

It's difficult not to get wrapped up in the hype that surrounded 'The Force Awakens' before it was released. As you watch the beginnings of the film, its even harder not to find yourself falling into nostalgia and comfortable familiarity in aIt's difficult not to get wrapped up in the hype that surrounded 'The Force Awakens' before it was released. As you watch the beginnings of the film, its even harder not to find yourself falling into nostalgia and comfortable familiarity in a franchise we have all grown up with. But, from a completely objective viewpoint, The Force Awakens can be considered both a success and a failure for various reasons.

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

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

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

Overall, this is a good, fun film. It is best enjoyed with a open mind and an acceptance that this is more about the fun than the deep and rich rules of the Star Wars universe. If you are a huge fan of the series, there will undoubtedly be moments you will feel underwhelmed with, frustrated with, perhaps even angered by. But for each of these scenes, there is another that reminds you why you liked this universe to begin with. There is plenty of action, character and colour here. And that's something that's easy to enjoy, once you let go of impossibly high expectations and the films clear flaws.… Expand

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Pw77Jan 11, 2016

Enjoyable but found wanting. Watched it twice. Ren is the wink link after the first hr. Tauted as the best villain since vader in the promotional materials, but as soon as he removed the mask he took on a different demeanour. Too unusualEnjoyable but found wanting. Watched it twice. Ren is the wink link after the first hr. Tauted as the best villain since vader in the promotional materials, but as soon as he removed the mask he took on a different demeanour. Too unusual looking in this role without menace, just looked like a weirdo and although driver is 32 he looked and acted like a teen. They could of made him and the ridiculous CGI Snoke far better. He shouldn't of been unmasked or if he did give him character. Not to mention fin/especially Rey getting the better of him. Silly and over rushed. I don't know why since vader and the underused Maul, with the exception to palpatine that SW villains have fans complaining, just look at the extra capt phasma.

I can live with the loosely rehashed ANH story but we kind of got that in ROTJ too. So it's an obvious tie in to success, as that's what we loved but come on, 3 times?

It's pretty much Rey/Fins movie the first half and Harrison ford still pulls off Han Solo. I liked the movie overall, quite enjoyed the characters like BB8 and good to see chewie back, not sure about leia? Again her presence in this film was odd.
Visually it looks better then the prequels. I've taken a few wks to write this as i just wanted to take it all in. People I know who watched it enjoyed what they saw. The die hard fans were more critical along the lines of what the negative reviews have said.

I'll buy it when it's released and it's one of those that's watchable enough. A good Star Wars movie but definitely not on par with the classics, not even Jedi. Still 3rd biggest film of all time so far, so something other than just hype is keeping some happy.
I found 7 a justified score taking everything into consideration despite quite big frustrations.… Expand

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SoulsweeperDec 18, 2015

This movie puts to shame the prequels, the cast is great, the new actors were well chosen and deliver great character build. The sound track is amazing as always and the cinematography is stellar. Even if the plot has a lot in common withThis movie puts to shame the prequels, the cast is great, the new actors were well chosen and deliver great character build. The sound track is amazing as always and the cinematography is stellar. Even if the plot has a lot in common with episode IV the reason why i still enjoy this movie it's because it's great for the new generation of fans to enjoy and still gives a fresh sense of nostalgia to the old fans. The way the character development was shown wasn't to much but still does a good job presenting the new characters. Kylo Ren is well built, Finn and Rey as well. A special note for the great Daisy Ridley which really marks with it's way of showing that girls/women are no longer the damsel in distress.… Expand

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therob91Jan 1, 2016

The movie has its flaws, there is no question about that, but the flaws are completely overshadowed by its strong points. The acting is great, the comedy is included in just the right amounts, the emotional moments are powerful, the directionThe movie has its flaws, there is no question about that, but the flaws are completely overshadowed by its strong points. The acting is great, the comedy is included in just the right amounts, the emotional moments are powerful, the direction is top notch, the acting is great, the effects are used as effects should be used - to give a better perspective or scene than what could be done without them. The writing scene to scene however was average to bad. You will feel a lot of "because the script said so" moments but this is honestly the first movie I have looked past them because everything else was done so well. Also, if you have not seen the original trilogy a lot of the nostalgia would be lost on you, and so the movie would probably not be as enjoyable. Having said that, I have seen it a second time and while the nostalgia is much weaker the second time around its still a really fun movie. If you come in expecting a masterpiece of screenwriting you will be disappointed, but anyone else will love it.… Expand

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