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Director: J.J. Abrams
Writer: George Lucas J.J. Abrams Lawrence Kasdan Michael Arndt
Production: Bad Robot
Movie Details: Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and
Thirty 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.
Genre(s): Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: Bad Robot
Runtime: 135 min
Home Release Date: Apr 5, 2016
Official Site: http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: J.J. Abrams
Writer: George Lucas J.J. Abrams Lawrence Kasdan Michael Arndt
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Metascore Generally favorable reviews
51 Positive Ratings 92%
4 Mixed Ratings 7%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Isaac Feldberg | Dec 14, 2016
"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." ... Read full review
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Calvin Wilson | Dec 16, 2015
"Perhaps the greatest triumph of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is that it justifies the enormous hype. Working from a screenplay that he co-wrote with Michael Arndt and Lawrence Kasdan, director J.J. Abrams (“Star Trek”) brings fresh energy to the franchise while adhering to the storytelling values that made it matter in the first place." ... Read full review
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Christian Science Monitor
Peter Rainer | Dec 16, 2015
"If the sequels to “The Force Awakens” are as good as this film, that will probably be because they follow the same formula: heavy on the human side, more comedy, less CGI, more fresh faces, and more delightful droids. And, yes, one must pay homage to the Force." ... Read full review
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TheWrap
Alonso Duralde | Dec 16, 2015
"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." ... Read full review
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James Berardinelli | Dec 16, 2015
"So what’s the final verdict? A mixed bag. It’s a good start to a new trilogy but hardly the hoped-for masterpiece. It’s a solid space opera spectacle with enough nostalgia to overpower even the most hard-hearted child of the ‘70s and ‘80s but it relies a little too much on recycling old plot elements." ... Read full review
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Michael Roffman | Dec 16, 2015
"Abrams and Kasdan’s respective humor and pathos push the characters beyond some of the more rote and redundant storytelling. So while it’s not always compelling, it’s always fun." ... Read full review
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Andrew O'Hehir | Dec 16, 2015
"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." ... Read full review
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Deathstroke_42
Dec 18, 2015
“This will begin to make things right.” So speaks Max Von Sydow in the first words of The Force Awakens; and how appropriate that is. In“This will begin to make things right.” So speaks Max Von Sydow in the first words of The Force Awakens; and how appropriate that is. In short, The Force Awakens is an enormous triumph, a return to the ways of the original trilogy, and, specifically, what made them so loved, and so good. All due respect and admiration to George Lucas for creating the Star Wars universe, but JJ Abrams truly seems to understand what made the originals so damn good better than Lucas himself- intrigue. Mysticism. Tragedy. Fun. Is it a perfect movie? No. No movie is, truly. But for everything that didn’t quite sit right- of which there aren’t many- there were a plethora of other things which Abrams and his crew perfectly hit the target with.

The Force Awakens is a sequel worth waiting 30 years for (and it is, make no mistake, the best Star Wars movie since at least 1983), with a stellar cast (Ridley and Driver shine, but every new and old face alike command the screen and so obviously want to be there, and that brings the whole thing to life); incredible direction and smart writing; and stunning aliens, visuals, and great characters- all of which are so fresh and unique with the perfect blend of old and new it injects life into this universe sometimes just by aesthetic, with Chewie, Han and C390 still bringing the laugh, while new additions like BB-8 cement themselves as worthy, the quirky droid destined to be a fan favourite and loved as only two droids ever have been. How I’ve missed the magic of this galaxy, far, far away. And here we are, launched back into two and a half hours of sheer brilliance, with all of the magic, wit and fun which made the original trilogy what it was. Episode VII is certainly a great indicator for things to come, leaving you craving more with its phenomenal ending and, even still, it provides a triumphant, hugely satisfying adventure on its own, realising my hopes as a fan, and surpassing them. Accordingly, while no movie is perfect, it gets a 10 from me.… Expand
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Flipper1
Dec 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 nextI 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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elitefour
Jan 10, 2016
People have been demanding characters and situations similar to the original trilogy. It pretty pompous and childish to complain abot howPeople have been demanding characters and situations similar to the original trilogy. It pretty pompous and childish to complain abot how similar this films is to the 1977 original.
The new characters (Rey,Finn,Kylo Ren,Poe Dameron,General Hux) Will have much more development and conflicts in episode VIII. I guess Fanboys wanted a three hours film with all the answers (Thank you Lord of the rings,you made the audience much more exigent),.
People say the prequels were decent,originals,interesting and much entertained that Episode VII
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THEY ARE WRONG (Stop defending the prequels !!!)
Episode VII HAS EVERYTING what it needed,Humor,Great action,Not much cgi, and the most important aspect that were so attrociously represented in George Lucas´s Prequeles....HUMAN EMOTIONS.… Expand
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zurnzurn
Dec 20, 2015
"That's not how the Force works!"

Frikkin' HILARIOUS!! Seriously that line was legitimately funny, well built up and delivered. I laughed"That's not how the Force works!"

Frikkin' HILARIOUS!!

Seriously that line was legitimately funny, well built up and delivered. I laughed *at* the Ren temper tantrums, but *with* Han and Fin on that line. It's what I'm taking from the movie.

JJ nailed it with Star Trek but the rest has been fan-service retreads that betray a lack of storytelling prowess. It's all for effect, with no depth, nothing to pull you in. I'm just glad I didn't see the trailer, because the promised emotional weight would have gotten me too pumped to not walk out of the theatre supremely annoyed.… Expand
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Amazonian
Jan 8, 2016
Lucas Film's Star Wars vs Disney's Star Wars....Well, I still prefer Lucas Film's Star Wars

Lucas uses his creativity to introduceLucas Film's Star Wars vs Disney's Star Wars....Well, I still prefer Lucas Film's Star Wars

Lucas uses his creativity to introduce metamorphic societies/civilizations/unions/armies in his Star Wars films (such as Mafia - The Toydarians, Mongols - The Gungans, Samurai - The Jedi Knights, Roman Senate - The Galactic Senate, Third Reich - The Imperial Armies etc etc) that were drawn across from the library of our human's history and civilizations which made his Star Wars film unique as compare to other Sci-Fi movies. Watching the latest Disney's Star Wars is just like watching Hunger Games...It is just another Sci-Fi with a plot.… Expand
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DenverLatina
Dec 24, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For all the hype, this movie fell many steps short. What a disappointment. While I enjoyed seeing old characters again, there is a reason Carrie Fisher has not had much success as an actress beyond Star Wars. She was absolutely horrible. There was very little story or character development. The new Dark Lord was portrayed as a whiny brat who threw temper tantrums, destroying his own ship, any time things didn't go his way. The plot jumped from scene to scene and there never really was a sense of menace from the 1st Order---whom the audience knows virtually nothing about. Silver linings - the new, diverse cast of main characters and John Williams film score (though it fell a little short on character themes). Bottom line - I want George Lucas back!… Expand
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MrDeeds
Dec 17, 2020
Just a terrible movie/story all around. Even my 11 year old nephew figured out Disney just recycled the A New Hope story. I never thoughtJust a terrible movie/story all around. Even my 11 year old nephew figured out Disney just recycled the A New Hope story. I never thought someone could make worse movies than the prequels but that has been accomplished with overwhelming success. This movie might appeal to your average hyper liberal feminist, but not to a long time star wars fan. What Disney has done is unforgivable and I will talk trash about this big budget cash grab whenever I am able. Lucas is as much to blame for selling it to megacorporate Disney. Even the most awful star wars fan fiction I've ever read blows this Disney turd right out of the water. It ISN'T Star Wars plain and simple. It's a mega corporate cash grab and I wish nothing but failure on the likes of Disney and their blood-sucking peers… Expand
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