SummaryThirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life -- and possibly save the galaxy.
SummaryThirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life -- and possibly save the galaxy.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is some kind of miracle. It works on every imaginable level - as a heartfelt love letter to fans, an irresistible invitation to newbies, a visual marvel and a blockbuster of unparalleled emotional heft and cultural significance.
The rollicking, space-opera spirit of George Lucas’s original trilogy (you can safely forget the second trio of cynical, tricked-up prequels) emanates from every frame of J.J. Abrams' euphoric sequel. It’s also got an infusion of modern-day humor that sometimes steers the movie this close to self-parody—but never sarcastically, nor at the expense of a terrific time.
The Force Awakens is by far my favorite Star Wars movie of all time! I never liked how Luke was so timid in the originals and the prequels was not memorable. However, I absolutely love this movie! I saw it in theaters 9 times.
The film ultimately runs up against the limitations of its own nature.... But it’s still an exhilarating ride, filled with archetypal characters with plausible psychologies, melodramatic confrontations fueled by soaring emotions, and performances that can be described as good, period, rather than "good, for 'Star Wars.'"
Abrams had the benefit of learning what didn’t work in Lucas’ prequels, and he’s gone in the opposite direction. He’s also set an interesting course for moving forward with this engaging cast playing new characters making their way through this beloved universe.
If Abrams didn't take many chances, he didn't make many mistakes, either. First, Do No Harm became Don't Mess With Success, and it worked. Show Me the Money is sure to follow.
The reassuring familiarity of Abrams’ approach has its limitations: Marvelous as it is to catch up with Han Solo, Leia and the rest of the gang, fan service takes priority here over a somewhat thin, derivative story that, despite the presence of two appealing new stars, doesn’t exactly fire the imagination anew.
You can choose to understand The Force Awakens as an embrace of the mythological tradition, in which the same stories recur over and over with minor variations. Or you can see it as the ultimate retreat into formula.... There are moments when it feels like both of those things, profound and cynical, deeply satisfying and oddly empty.
I had fun with the movies and the boys watching it with and it was generally fun. I liked fin. I liked ray, but I kept getting the feeling that this was nostalgia bathing by how the story was told and kipped going back to A New **** thing I like most is fin story about a storm trooper hopping out of in dark tunation and wanting to just be a nobody in nowhere, but getting real back because of his love for person. I think it's a lovely story. It's just that all the other parts of the movie just exists to say star wars exist you remember Star Wars.Nostalgia is so deep that it doesn't make any sense like why the f* is the Freedom Fighters called The Resistance they are now the Republic they are working for the Republic and how does the Empire get all their f** resources from space magic? It's just well design doesn't make sense because it has to go back to the binary of A New **** the movie love to use practical effects as much as possible and they look amazing. And the CGI looks good, so I don't get pulled out of the movie like I did in episode 1 and **** the movie is fun the action scenes are really good put together and I think the fights are entertaining and the feelings are good when they Arya it's just sad because I want to like it more. I want to like this movie, but it keeps reminding me of A New HopeIf a movie franchise have to continue, I think this is the most mediocre technical have done on it. It's almost more interesting to think about how they could have done it better or something different but nostalgia is truly. What fixes this to the ground.
A Disappointing Resurgence: Star Wars - The Force Awakens and then Dies.
The much-anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, sadly falls short of its lofty ambitions, as it seems to have traded its beloved interstellar odyssey for blatant politicization and lackluster character development. It took on the colossal task of revitalizing the most cherished franchise in history and instead of channeling its original essence, it morphed into a spectacle with undertones of political discourse. This may be a trend in current-day Hollywood, but it surely doesn't suit a universe as distinctive as Star Wars.
Our protagonist, Rey, is unfortunately portrayed as a character who is inexplicably proficient in nearly every skill presented, with no clear justification or storyline explaining her talents. In stark contrast to Luke Skywalker from the original series, who we witnessed transform from an unknowing farm boy to a Jedi Knight, Rey's character seems to have sidestepped this necessary journey of growth and development. This sudden "mastery" weakens her character arc and dampens the credibility of the narrative.
Furthermore, the film's decision to abruptly discard long-standing characters like Han Solo, arguably because of financial constraints on retaining Harrison Ford, is jarring and disappointing. These seasoned characters hold the heartstrings of many devoted fans and their callous disposal is a disservice to the loyalty of the Star Wars community.
On the antagonistic front, we are presented with a villain, Kylo Ren, who fails to command the same dread and fascination as his predecessor, Darth Vader. His persona lacks the compelling allure and ruthless power that characterized Vader, leaving him as an antagonist unworthy of the Star Wars legacy.
The Force Awakens marks a disturbing decline for the Star Wars series and fans of the original series may struggle with this new direction. It comes across as a politicized drama, a far cry from the space opera we have grown to love and cherish. While it does carry the Star Wars brand, it may be more palatable to viewers if it is considered as an elaborate fan fiction rather than a core addition to the Star Wars canon. This film certainly contains spectacle and high budget effects, but in the face of its narrative and thematic shortcomings, these appear as mere fluff.
In conclusion, while The Force Awakens will undeniably attract a vast audience, the true Star Wars fans should tread with caution. The film's disconnection from the spirit of its predecessors and its capitulation to contemporary politics mark a troubling transition for this beloved saga.