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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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388
Negative reviews
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3.0
Maybe the cyclical nature of the Star Wars universethe constant teetering between dark and light, the rebalancing of the Force every other decade (or ..
Av Club
3.0
Like Abrams Star Trek reboot, The Force Awakens is funnier and has a lighter touch than the previous Star Wars films.
EW
4.4
This stuff might seem like fan fiction illustrated by calendar art if Abrams didnt balance spectacle with feeling.
Rogerebert
4.0
He focuses not just on fantastic action sequences, but on the heart of these stories: the characters, both new and old.
Common Sense Media
3.0
Co written by Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt, it offers a handful of emotionally resonant moments, but mostly just salutes existing ingredi ..
Indie Wire
4.0
By contrast, The Force Awakens feels disarmingly swift and light on its feet, possessed of a comic sensibility that embraces contemporary wisecrackery ..
Variety
5.0
The Force Awakens is fast, first class entertainment, and it never stops being a great deal of fun.
We Got This Covered
5.0
Were back to a galaxy far, far away in J.J. Abramss rousing, pitch perfect triumpha feast of nostalgic blockbustering.Not only expert homage for the f ..
Time Out
5.0
Its script is ludicrous, riddled with coincidences and a fealty to existing text that a less forgiving person might call lazy.Yet I cant wait to see i ..
The Guardian
5.0
The Force Awakens is in touch with the force of action adventure and fun.
The Guardian
4.0
(The jokes were a surprise, too, provoking the kind of laughter many comedies fail to muster.)
The Guardian
3.1
The strategy works because mining mythology gives the impression of discovery, but one hopes that having thoroughly dredged that particular well for a ..
3.1
The Force Awakens has succeeded where it counts most, in creating a cast of characters that viewers can spend the next several years rooting for, espe ..
4.5
Its a carefully crafted dance of nuance that balances a bit of everything.The set pieces are spectacular and then of course, there are the lightsaber ..
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Disney wisely kept the film bonus trailer free, so it doesnt start with ten minutes of promos.
Collider
4.5
The documentary doesnt dig particularly deep into any of these topics, but it is a fairly expansive and satisfying overview.
Collider
4.5
When Abrams lets the self consciousness go, his movie is an absolute blast, and hes at the top of his game.
Collider
3.5
The Force Awakens is a success, although it falls short of greatness because it never fully embraces the new, exciting energy Abrams and his cast brin ..
Collider
3.5
The one liners are largely second rate, but The Force Awakens gives you the joy of reunions and the tragedy of loss.
Vulture
5.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens pumps new energy and life into a hallowed franchise in a way that both resurrects old pleasures and points in promising n ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
What it lacks is the sheer, mind blowing newness of 1977s opening fusillade between the rebels and the empire.
4.0
Mr. Abrams doesnt pile on the mayhem, and, for the most part, the pace remains fast without being overly frantic.
The New York Times
4.2
But ultimately, The Force Awakens just feels right in ways the Prequels never did.As much as The Force Awakens will remedy the near terminal Prequel i ..
Paste Magazine
4.4
After years of anticipation, The Force Awakens does bring balance to the Star Wars franchise; with the largely ill received prequels still leaving a b ..
IGN
5.0
However one wants to dismiss any of the positives that exist in the prequels, dare we say there is another to bring a new hope to the childhood memori ..
E Film Critic
4.0
Its enjoyable in the moment but leaves us little to chew on, to dream on.
E Film Critic
5.0
The latest film, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, is out this month.
Telegraph
3.0
Perhaps inevitably, this, the most hotly anticipated motion picture since Gone With the Wind, has an erratic, haphazard quality to it.
5.0
But none of it is overdone, and none of it feels overstuffed or at the expense of the characters.It is what the first Star Wars was, and what the seri ..
San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
It contained enough action, intrigue and humor to keep the audience engaged and fairly content throughout.
The Young Folks
4.5
From a completely objective perspective, The Force Awakens was an average film.It contained enough action, intrigue and humor to keep the audience eng ..
The Young Folks
4.0
Poe has more fun than either, whooping with glee while executing some astonishing aerial moves and looking good doing it.
3.5
If you go in with your expectations adjusted accordingly, youll very likely have a blast.
Cinema Blend
4.0
The original series, far more than the prequels, informs this filmmakers approach.
Ny Daily News
4.0
Sure enough, you can tell director J.J Abrams is as big a STAR WARS fan boy of any of us.
JoBlo
4.0
Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens is a welcome comeback for the franchise, and fan love will be enough to propel most viewers past its flaws.
Screen Rant
3.1
Some may thrill with delighted recognition at the spectacle of yet another primal duel fought over a great void.
The Globe And Mail
4.4
Fans want the movies to be fun, to be kinetic, and The Force Awakens is both most of the time.
Philly
4.5
Its a carefully crafted dance of nuance that balances a bit of everything.The set pieces are spectacular and then of course, there are the lightsaber ..
3.0
The result is an enjoyable throwback that is largely content to replicate its models rather than taking the narrative in any significantly new directi ..
One Guys Opinion
2.5
But pretending The Force Awakens is anything more than a glib facsimile of A New Hope, the original Star Wars movie, is delusional.Its dull because it ..
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Some even erroneously think this pic matches in appeal Lucass original in 1977, even if it offers nothing inventive.
Sover
3.8
It cant move and its not entirely man made but it packs a wallop.
ReelViews
3.0
Instead, the new picture is a continuation of the Original Trilogy, attempting to pick up where 1983s Return of the Jedi left off, hoping to rekindle ..
Blu Ray
5.0
As with other installments, this is less a movie than an exercise in massaging a juvenile minded audience that wants the experience to be new and fami ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
Is it more than enough.For a while, it almost seems that is going to be the case.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Robin: Fans of all ages have been drooling over the upcoming world event that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens and I do not think they will be disappoi ..
2.0
Robin: Fans of all ages have been drooling over the upcoming world event that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens and I do not think they will be disappoi ..
5.0
The aging Solo has much more gravitas but still has a way with one liners, courtesy of Abrams and Lawrence Kasdans script.Gone is the clunky dialogue ..
Usa Today
5.0
Ranking high on the films list of positive attributes is its myriad of affable performances, with Hamills effective (and affecting) turn as the sympat ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
If you were worried that this movie was going to be like the prequels, or Star Wars: Into Darkness, do not worry. It captures the heart, it captures t ..
You Tube
4.0
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You Tube
5.0
The Force is resoundingly with JJ Abramss cracking reboot of Star Wars.
The Times
3.0
This is very similar to the first Star Wars film, but it isnt as family friendly. Hope and optimism are lacking in this reboot. What it lacks in optim ..
Lariat
3.0
History is repeating itself in the galaxy, and that means not just plot points but old themes and ideas are popping up again, too.
Eric Ds Nider
4.8
The Force Awakens has solid storytelling, its special effects are first rate, and the performances featured are, undoubtedly, the best the franchise h ..
News Review
4.0
A slightly over dense romp through a galaxy chock full of wonders that suffers from the odd bit of clunky dialogue and rushed plotting, but makes it u ..
Radio Times
4.0
Still, and while I understand the need for homage, honoring the past and passing the baton, I wish the overall film was collectively as thrilling as i ..
Screen It
4.0
Instead, it is very close to a triumph a film that fans of the old movies will relish but one that looks bound to capture the imagination of a new aud ..
Independent
4.0
So lets not let ourselves get too bloody internet y about it and start it tearing to pieces, and enjoy what is a fun, well executed and thoroughly cor ..
Independent
3.0
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Pop Matters
4.0
See Video: All Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailers Compressed Into 2 Minute Video Its not a bad strategy what is Creed, after all, if not a contempo ..
The Wrap
3.8
The seventh film in the franchise, and the first to hit theaters in a decade, may not have the ineffable magic of the original films, but its good eno ..
News Day
4.0
Abrams understands that The Force Awakens had to be both a tribute to the original films and a reboot.
Cs Monitor
4.0
The masterstrokeand drawbackof The Force Awakens is that the film devotes its energy to getting audiences excited for whats to come, even if that mean ..
Film Journal
3.1
To put it another way, its a satisfying meal but its $200 million worth of leftovers.
New York Post
5.0
With The Force Awakens, director and longtime fan J.J. Abrams has recaptured the spirit of the original trilogy and delivered the sequel fans have bee ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
J.J. Abrams brings the Star Wars magic back with a thrilling new installment in the franchise.
Az Central
4.0
It moves constantly and it is one of the loudest films ever made.
Smh
4.0
J.J. Abrams new film does exactly what it sets out to do.Its light, its fun, its entertaining.
Mountain X
4.0
Thirty eight years and sticking it out through three lackluster prequels hasnt dimmed the force of memory.
Npr
4.4
The Force Awakens understands what Star Wars fans love and delivers it lavishly.
Star Tribune
5.0
And The Force Awakens delivered.It made me feel like a kid again, falling in love with movies all over again.
5.0
The Force Awakens isnt just one the finest movies of 2015, its the best movie of the year, full stop.
Toronto Star
4.0
The Force is with filmmaker J.J. Abrams, who makes sure this seventh Star Wars adventure contains thrilling action scenes, exciting special effects, a ..
Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
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Q Network
4.0
The Force Awakens is a triumph of escapism and the most exhilarating film yet in this mighty franchise.
Daily Mail
4.0
After many years of the Star Wars franchise remaining stagnant and relatively convoluted, The Force Awakens has come to simplify and completely re thi ..
Cinema Crazed
4.0
But Abrams has grander ambitions than a Michael Bay style cash grab.
Salon
5.0
So Ill say nothing more of the light speed plotthere are moments of real emotion and wrenching loss, as well as some genuinely thrilling adventure seq ..
Slate
5.0
Whats really surprising too is just how emotional it all is. More than just nostalgia, The Force Awakens earns its tears. Star Wars is back in a big w ..
Flim List
4.0
JJ Abrams is now firmly in the Christopher Nolan league of being a genuinely intelligent blockbuster director, whose mega budget hits are still intere ..
Film Inquiry
4.5
J. J. Abrams skillfully brings together all these elements with an appealing freshness and innocence, allowing the film to soar as high as the infamou ..
5.0
On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a thrilling 10, marking a rebirth in exciting galactic entertainment!
Susang Ranger
4.0
J.J. Abrams has said the fights this time around are a little more raw and visceral, and thats exactly what the movie serves up.The saber duals are ha ..
Movies
4.0
Abrams has done a lot more than rebirth this series, he has renewed it with hope for the future
Flickering Myth
4.0
Despite the copious servings of tragic threats and good feelings, the production sinks under the weight of its emotional calculation.
New Yorker
4.0
The Force Awakens understands what Star Wars fans love and delivers it lavishly.
New Yorker
3.5
But mostly, The Force Awakens strives to please instead of surprise.Abrams wants us to walk away happy.
Time
2.0
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Boston Herald
5.0
JJ Abrams has delivered a masterful and majestic new chapter is the saga, with beautifully judged nods to the past and bright eyes and an open heart f ..
Express
3.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is not a great film, but it flirts with that designation far more often than this lapsed fan could have ever expected.
The Film Stage
3.8
Abrams temperament and tastes are sincere and amusing in roughly equal doses, and thats about right for Star Wars..I wish the script had come up with ..
Chicago Tribune
4.4
The director, J.J. Abrams, recaptures the pop lightness that made the first Star Wars seem simultaneously eternal and effervescent.
Boston Globe
4.0
There are actual laughs to be had in The Force Awakens!.The original Star Wars had laughs.
Uproxx
4.0
The Force Awakens works quite well considering it is lumbered with an unshakable neurosis throughout.
The Irish Times
5.0
Star Wars comes full circle... the cherished familiar interlaced with hints of more to come...
Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Solo and Chewie fare well overall, but they deserve a better reintroduction.
Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Its an entertaining but ultimately lightweight bridge between the classic movies and Disneys apparently never ending slate of upcoming feature films.
Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
This is very much a movie best experienced with a minimum of foreknowledge.
The Atlantic
4.8
Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens will likely leave a new generation obsessed about a franchise from a galaxy far, far away.
Lyles Movie Files
4.0
The Force Awakens is completely and totally a JJ Abrams movie, with all that entails, good and bad.
Birth Movies Death
2.0
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Coles Mithey
4.4
Star Wars: The Force Awakens gives new life to a franchise of hope, resilience, courage and family thats been missing from theatres for far too long.
Movie Freak
2.0
Actually the partys pretty much on immediately in this movie and it rarely stops.Director J.J. Abrams, who wrote the script with Lawrence Kasdan and M ..
Detroit News
3.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an entertaining adventure film, at turns funny and exciting with some occasionally effective melodrama and often shodd ..
4.0
Rian Johnson is well teed up to do some cool stuff, but The Force Awakens is going to leave fans wanting more and maybe not in a good way.The Bottom L ..
3.8
For starters, it has a lot in common with Creed in its ultra conscious, bottom line preserving fan service and franchise extension.Especially for old ..
Groucho Reviews
3.0
From the very first line of the films opening crawl, it is apparent that JJ Abrams, Michael Arndt, and Lawrence Kasdan have pushed the series back ont ..
Hit Fix
5.0
Happily, the movie delivers in every conceivable way, on every imaginable level.
Aisle Seat
4.0
All of them have wonderful characters and exciting sequences, and all of them contain lots of silliness and groan worthy one liners.
Forbes
2.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a breathlessly paced, relatively amusing and action filled sci fi adventure with top tier production values and a stro ..
Forbes
4.0
But it gets a hell of lot closer than you dared wish.The Force is strong with this one.
Herald Sun
2.0
Dont be surprised or disappointed if the more cynical fans start referring to The Force Awakens as Star Wars: The Reboot.
Consequence Of Sound
4.0
And although the movies screenwriting team (Lawrence Kasdan, Abrams and Michael Arndt) adds plenty of winking humor, it may be less about generating l ..
Movie Habit
4.0
And yet that feeling of being precisely calibrated to appeal exactly to Star Wars fans is The Force Awakens greatest weakness.For better or (mostly) w ..
Vox
4.0
Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy have done a fine job reintroducing us to the world we loved, tying up some loose ends, and throwing us a whole heap of new ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
Co writer Lawrence Kasdan deserves credit along with Abrams for an adroit job of weaving old and new together.
Oregon Live
5.0
It, moreover, offers full screen display thanks to its notch design.
Scroll
4.5
None of its issues, big or small, prevent it from being the tremendously entertaining return to a galaxy far, far away that weve been waiting so damn ..
Film School Rejects
4.5
Not for nothing, but John Williams score is absolutely perfect as usual, and it makes every one of scenes come to life all the more.
Ner Dist
2.5
STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS is the Star Wars movie you think youve been waiting for.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
From the blaster fire, to the Star Destroyers crossing star speckled skies, to the rubbery alien faces populating desert communities, so much of this ..
5.0
The return to that galaxy far, far away that audiences have longed for.
Cine Vue
2.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens steers the franchise back to its popcorn origins.
La Weekly
4.0
It may be billed as a sequel but it often feels weirdly like a remake.
Mirror
4.0
The daring it took to satisfy audience expectations after a 15 year franchise slumber appears to have been rewarded.
Varia Gate
4.4
Abrams has mixed costumes, models, and CGI.The result is cutting edge special effects, but in a way that remains true to the look and feel of the orig ..
Three Movie Buffs
5.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is not perfect nor could it ever be.
Games Radar
4.0
Abrams has refashioned the myth and made a hugely entertaining and utterly engrossing action film that explores the lethal generational pull of the Da ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
5.0
From old joys to fresh twists, this is a unique blockbuster experience that celebrates the franchise whilst also expanding it.
Star Burst Magazine
5.0
JJ Abrams delivers big time with his supremely classy and stirring addition to this cherished franchise.
Lw Lies
4.0
J.J. Abrams homage to the first Star Wars film the one that took our collective breath away, the one that defined our childhoods takes fan service to ..
Abc
3.8
The first thing I thought as the credits rolled was that I cant wait to see it again.
Kansas City
4.0
Leaving you eminently satisfied and stuffed full of questions about the film itself and the ones that will follow The Force Awakens is an undeniable s ..
Digital Spy
5.0
This is no throwback though, instead its an amalgam of old and new, a thrill ride that satisfies in its own right as well as in assuaging the fears of ..
Flicks
4.0
So go out, get your ticket and join in all the hullabaloo; confident this time you wont get Jar Jar ed.
Stl Today
5.0
Ridley, Boyega and Isaac make equally charismatic heroes, and Driver is surprisingly effective as the sinister Ren. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is co ..
Stl Today
4.0
The chemistry between these two gives the movie its heart, its human warmth, its moments of galactic magic.
The Stranger
2.0
No one wants that in a movie as rich in narrative history as this one is.
Cleve Land
3.5
Its nice to see Ford, Fisher, and Hamill, but The Force Awakens really belongs to Ridley, Boyega, Isaac, and Driver.
Screen Crush
3.0
Spectacle, fun and a wild interplanetary heroism.Three strengths.
Ft
4.0
Opposite him, theres Mark Wahlberg, all ripped physique and puffy chested willingness to play any character as long as theyre a bit tough.
Independent Ie
4.0
But the real star of The Force Awakens turns out to be a total newcomer.
Independent Ie
4.0
The end was kind of fantastic it left me wanting to see the next chapter straight away.
Independent Ie
5.0
Its a testament to the story and its wonderful use of humour, warmth and characterisation that The Force Awakens manages to succeed on practically eve ..
Independent Ie
5.0
In the end, the film manages to have all of the whizzy visuals you could possibly want from a fantasy epic, but with added character depth and themati ..
Contact Music
4.4
I was 10 years old, the absolute perfect age to take in a spectacular, laser strewn epic about a young man finding himself and becoming a hero.
Ar Kansas Online
4.2
New rubbish dialogue reaches me every day, and none of it makes my character clear or even bearable.
Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Clearly, J.J. Abrams understood what it takes to make Star Wars viable after decades of deconstruction.The answer is the terrific The Force Awakens.
Film Racket
4.5
I like the new characters. They are simple but well defined and performed.
3.8
The movie baldly trades on its predecessors, but with enough artfulness and genuine affection to count as its own unique experience.
Larsen On Film
5.0
I dont want you skimming paragraphs trying to find the sentence where I say its good, so here it is. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a spectacularly g ..
Christianity Today
4.0
The Force Awakens eventually reassures us that this new trilogy will take us somewhere unique.
Vanity Fair
4.0
1977 is itself a long time ago and a galaxy far, far away and Star Wars: The Force Awakens has arrived to save a saga which has had nothing to repleni ..
The Arts Desk
4.0
THERESA May has defended her Chequers Brexit plans again today just as Boris Johnson trashed them in the House of Commons.
The Sun
4.0
Disney, the new proprietor, and J.J. Abrams, the director, havent diluted the appeal of this space opera for the ages.
Wsj
5.0
THE FORCE AWAKENS has the special effects, the budding romance, and the action packed battle sequences, both in the vacuum of space and the intimacy o ..
Killer Movie Reviews
4.5
The biggest star of The Force Awakens is Abrams himself, who understood that a great Star Wars movie is not only about the whiz bang external stuff, b ..
Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
A money grab in which wunderkind J.J. Abrams choses to go where George Lucas has gone before by basically repeating plot points, even lines, from the ..
Patriot Ledger
2.0
To millions of moviegoers, the force is with us once again, and that is good.
Patriot Ledger
4.4
The bottom line is: the Star Wars franchise is in excellent hands.
Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
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Sltrib
4.5
This is more than just a nostalgia trip: Star Wars is back and it feels beautiful.
Scmp
3.8
If theres a true pleasant surprise from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it would likely be just how entertaining it is and how frequently I laughed at t ..
4.5
This isnt a movie to take a young child to, as theres a lot of blood and traumatic killing throughout the entire film.
Ign
4.2
Ultimately, Star Wars: The Force Awakens delivers everything you want in a Star Wars movie.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Audiences have long been spoiled by studios afraid surprises result in poor sales, that audiences dont really want to be surprised..Maybe thats true f ..
Movie Crypt
3.5
I found it to be a worthy addition to the canon, albeit more of a handover to a new cast than a significant advance on the overall narrative.
Straight
3.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens easily lives up to its mammoth hype, but its not flawless, nor a better film than the original trilogy. It is a non stop ..
Movie Web
1.0
The kind view the uncynical view, the generous view is that director J.J. Abrams just wants to give the joy of childhood back to a generation that fel ..
Sandiego Reader
4.5
If you like great films actually, even if you just like epic storytelling in any medium do yourself a favor and see this film.
Hollywood Chicago
2.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is Bantha Poodoo For the first ten minutes of J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens ten beautiful, perfect minutes it seems as th ..
Cinemix Tape
3.5
Absolutely.But director J.J. Abrams makes sure the movie earns the right to use iconic symbols.
Straits Times
5.0
J.J. Abrams and team brilliantly merge the old and the new into a Star Wars that soars on every level. Han Solo is back but it is Daisy Ridleys Rey th ..
Dead Line
4.0
Gone is the overly digital, stiff look of the Lucas directed prequels.
Metro New York
4.0
But the movie cant sustain its playfulness or its tension, either. Abrams is too busy trying to roll the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Bac ..
Film Comment
5.0
This champion of a resurrection might might just be the best episode of Star Wars to date.
One Room With A View
4.0
The fun of The Force Awakens comes from visiting an old friend and finding that little has changed; the excitement is that great performances from all ..
Sbs
4.5
If youve seen the film, you know how Ren fits into the original trilogy.
Solzy At The Movies
4.0
The Force Awakens does what the original films did well and is also its own, thrilling thing.
Flavor Wire
4.4
It doesnt quite make up for nine long years devoted to four excruciatingly disappointing prequels.
Daily Herald
5.0
It should go without saying that action and spectacle are key throughout the movie.
The Shiz Nit
4.4
The beauty of the film really comes alive in its potent and lively visual effects.
Awards Circuit
4.0
And also like the original trilogy, that breathless and amiable charm is most of the new films appeal.The Force Awakens is nothing if not appealing.
Crave Online
4.4
This is a movie you dont want to end, despite a final shot that is one of the greatest in the franchises storied history.
Mercury News
3.0
The Force Awakens is thrilling and fun, but fans of A New Hope might have more than a hint of dj vu.
The Skinny
4.0
But thats what J.J. Abrams delivers with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Scots Man
4.0
Its impossible to evaluate The Force Awakens outside the dramatic ups and downs of the films it succeeds.
The Verge
4.4
He crafted a movie dealing with the familiar themes of families real, fractured and forged by strangers, the pull of home, the might of love, hope, be ..
Post Gazette
4.0
Perfectly safe and plenty full of the Force... but leans on geek nostalgia to reboot a beloved property by hitting predictably familiar story beats.
The Daily Beast
5.0
Full of wonder, adventure and fun.A movie the internet couldnt destroy.
The Ooh Tray
3.1
Abrams has never staged action with much invention, but the storyboarding of this films setpieces shows an ability to juggle a great many moving parts ..
Movie Mezzanine
4.0
JJ Abrams Star Wars reboot is a triumph.Banishing all memories of George Lucass woeful prequels, Abrams barely puts a foot wrong, honouring the legacy ..
What So
4.0
This ones a solid beginning, and the Force, its safe to say, will be with it.
reason
3.0
A perfect balance of impressive action and special effects, some nice humor and several scenes that pack unexpected emotional punch.
Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Even if it isnt the greatest Star Wars film ever, its almost certainly the most affecting of them all.
Scifi Now
4.0
The final product is that The Force Awakens is emotionally satisfying, but you kind of have to play dumb to get along with it.
Lainey Gossip
4.0
Most of The Force Awakens works exactly, precisely the way we need it to, with character and heart trumping empty spectacle every time.
Scifi Movie Page
3.0
Director J.J. Abrams has restored Star Wars charm and updated its original visual dazzle.
Guide Live
5.0
This is thoughtful, crafted filmmaking that is respectful of its predecessor.
The Mary Sue
4.5
Strives to unite old and new generations of Star Wars fans and mostly succeeds.
Film Journal International ..
1.0
It is easy to assume that Lucas sold the franchise to the Xerox Corporation because the new film is nothing more than a weak photocopy of the 1977 cla ..
4.0
Itll make you cower at the site of Kylo Rens blazing red lightsaber, itll make you whoop with glee at the roar of Poe Damerons X Wing.
4.0
Whether future Star Wars installments will deliver the even greater excitement that comes from originality remains to be seen.
Seven Day Svt
2.5
The Force wobbles.Star Wars: The Force Awakens is one of those films in which the elaborate special effects overwhelm character.
Tony Mack
4.5
We see an evolved universe that exists thirty years from the last chronological installment both in the storyline and behind the scenes.Its a brillian ..
Fat Guys At The Movies
4.5
New planets and old faces, original characters and veterans to guide them this is a franchise reborn, not reinvented.
Concrete Play Ground
3.0
But The Force Awakens is a wondrous magic trick, a piece of pop art that both conjures up long forgotten memories and attempts to incept new ones.
New Republic
4.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens gives the legions of fans of the franchise what they want exactly what they want, in so far as anyone can be certain, and ..
Bfi
4.4
Its a rousing expedition in search of the humanity (conflicted and wounded though it may be) amid all this exotic spectacle.
Denver Post
5.0
If Star Wars produced a generation of wannabe Lukes and Hans, The Force Awakens will give something more than a weird hairdo to which the other sex ma ..
National Post
3.5
It is the dramatic and emotional pinnacle of what is a patchy film overall.
The Australian
4.0
The story will feel more than a little familiar to old fans, the relationships more satisfying than surprising.
People
4.0
As such, the Force appears to have awoken, but it hasnt stood on its own feet quite yet.Rich Phippen
Sky
4.5
Youll want to brush up on the trilogy to build a good appreciation for this sequel, but it is one of the most enjoyable films of the year even if you ..
Blacknerd Problems
3.5
But Abrams is also too susceptible to the solemn self mythologising that always threatened to spoil the fun of any Star Wars film.He hasnt made a terr ..
New States Man
3.0
It has everything a Star Wars movie should have: epic lightsaber fights, cheesy but not too cheesy humour and lots of Han Solo Chewbacca bromance.It m ..
The New Paper
4.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams best movie by fourteen, well, maybe twelve parsecs, will satisfy most and annoy few.Force is a sleek machini ..
New City Film
4.5
Abrams spans a wide range of Star Wars content in the new film that includes explosive excitement, new characters each with their own agenda and breat ..
Review Express
4.0
Its a lovely character.If the plot sounds like a playful echo of A New Hope, it is.
Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
Dramatically, the film does pull some great aces from up its sleeve...The film also proves what a lot of Star Wars fans have long suspected that the b ..
Tiny Url
2.0
Co writer/director J.J. Abrams has a deep understanding and respect for the original characters and themes going back to the very first episode, now c ..
Movie Mom
3.8
There are many turns that are telegraphed well in advance and there are plenty of fun action sequences to keep the audience enthralled.Its not high ar ..
Cinema Sight
4.0
Abrams film romps along at a pleasing pace, isnt afraid to fill the corners of its screen with titbits and oddities (as Lucas himself was prone to do) ..
Fan The Fire Magazine
5.0
Then Harrison Fords Han Solo and Peter Mayhews Chewbacca show up and announce theyre home.
Tri City Herald
4.5
More than an excellent franchise entry, The Force Awakens is a great movie in and of itself.
Trespass Mag
4.0
And there are enough thrills and romance to get a new generation of little Jedis hooked on this rollicking space saga.
Daily Star
4.5
New characters take their place alongside familiar faces and if you dont get misty eyed the first time Han Solo (Ford) shows up you probably have the ..
Media Mikes
4.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is completely familiar, gorgeous to behold and absolutely wonderful as it takes the Star Wars saga to new technical heigh ..
Toronto Sun
4.0
Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew, playing Han Solo and Chewbacca, are flat out terrific delivering one liners, slap stick, and heart, which transcends m ..
Daily Film Fix
4.5
The Force is strong with this one. Star Wars: The Force Awakens kicks into hyper drive and never stops.
4.0
Plot Delivers, Acting Less So Force Awakens is easily better than the 2000s Star Wars prequel episodes one through three combined; then again, that mi ..
Theepoch Times
4.0
JJ Abrams bring the franchise back to life with a perfect mix of nostalgia and innovation.
4.5
With all of this, J.J. Abrams does more than just deliver one of the better Hollywood blockbusters of the year.
Fw Weekly
4.4
Force doesnt fall into that trap rather, all of its ties to the original trilogy are measured and make sense.
Film Frenzy
4.4
Like those favorites, The Force Awakens is focused on warm characters and occasional humor.
Sf Examiner
3.5
While Abrams doesnt give each one the attention they deserve, this is still a fine introduction for the new trilogy.Star Wars: The Force Awakens deliv ..
Blog Bullz Eye
3.8
Theyre heroes even if they dont know it yet.Abrams captures that evolution with a firm sense of good vs. evil, themes that marked the original trilogy ..
Hollywood Into To
4.0
Thrilling and knowing in all the right places, its sure to satisfy fans that have breathlessly awaited its arrival for years. Unfamiliar with Jedi lor ..
Us Magazine
3.0
Theres no reinventing of the wheel here, but an authentic, enthusiastic and well observed continuation of the universe.
Assignment X
3.8
Would Star Wars fans tolerate a dark, gritty new take on their beloved universe Doubtful.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Funny, sad, exciting and enlivening, it is a definite and an absolute must see.
Cairo 360
4.0
The actions have weight and consequences, and the screen time given to lightsaber shenanigans is borderline restrained.
Sf Weekly
4.4
Star Wars: The Force Awakens may not be as strong as the original series but it is a worthy successor to them.
Johnhanlon Reviews
1.5
The incorporation of a Starkiller in The Force Awakens just doesnt serve any real purpose for the emotional journeys of the main characters.
Mid West Film Journal
5.0
Ive searched my heart, and I know it to be true, for me at least: Star Wars: The Force Awakens is my favorite of the franchise. Episode VII is Star Wa ..
Tulsa World
4.5
Weve already got comic book movies trying to rework the superhero mythos for adult audiences.
Stream On Demand At Home
4.5
J.J. Abrams keeps the plot moving at a brisk pace that keeps the viewer from overthinking it until after the credits roll, but not so brisk that we ca ..
Dark Horizons
4.0
Its incomparable to attempt to say where it stands in the original trilogy; because the impact of those films is essential to this movie fans DNA.Whil ..
Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
The actors are engaged and human.The action sequences and special effects complement the plot rather than make up for it.
Toledo Blade
3.2
The movies action matches its light speed storytelling.The Force Awakens is definitely a J.J. Abrams joint, with loads of backstory and teases for fut ..
Thril List
3.8
At two plus hours the film flies by.The patches of stiff dialogue evaporate before they can take hold and whenever Ford or Driver command the screen.
Cambridge Day
4.0
All that Disney could hope for has happened: Meaning most moviegoers will want to see the next Star Wars movie.
Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a better film than the previous six installments that went before.There can be little doubt that its a first class spa ..
Movie Chambers
4.5
Complete with the great John Williams score, dazzling special effects, lots of good humor and of course, the creatures, its a real crowd pleaser.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.4
The simplicity of its style cuts across cultures and time periods.
Heral
4.0
The thrilling The Force Awakens is more satisfying than even the most optimistic Star Wars fans could have hoped for after those disastrous prequels.I ..
Review Journal
4.5
Theres good news for Star Wars fans. The initials in director J.J. Abramss name definitely do not stand for Jar Jar.
Richard Crouse
3.8
But The Force Awakens is easily the strongest Star Wars film since The Empire Strikes Back (yes, its better than Return of the Jedi).
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
It is funny and lighthearted without being childish.It features evil villains and daring good guys and, if you let it, packs an emotional wallop.
Free Beacon
3.0
I still enjoyed this latest installment its an entertaining rollercoaster that does a lot of good things.
Mac Guff
3.5
The Force Awakens is so crammed full of fun stuff its like an economy sized jar of Prego.
World Wng
3.0
The best thing that can be said about The Force Awakens... is that its classicist in the way of a well executed neo soul record, crackling with famili ..
Willamette Week
4.4
I cant imagine any of the Star Wars faithful will be disappointed with Abrams effort The Force Awakens, a film that manages, for the most part, to rec ..
Illinois Times
4.5
The saga returns with more energy than before, with known and new characters that revitalize this cinematic universe.
3.0
For us, the films have always been more about style and swagger than substance.
Aarp
2.0
Abrams does a fantastic job of balancing humor, action and drama.
Eclipse Magazine
4.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is no more and no less than the movie that made us love it in the first place. In fact, its basically the same thing. Isn ..
Abc News Go
4.5
A perfect sequel Abrams does an amazing balancing act of delivering enough nostalgia to please fans of the original with plenty of fresh blood to hook ..
Kpbs
3.8
The film functions reasonably well as its own superficially satisfying story, although its clearly the opening of a new franchise chapter, a setup for ..
MLive.com
4.4
Dont be surprised, adults, if watching it makes you feel like a kid again.
The Film File
4.4
A new diversity that embraces more than special effects aliens is very welcome in a franchise that shows no signs of relinquishing its hold on the pop ..
Commercial Appeal
4.0
While you may see it coming, it still hits you like a Rangkor just sat on your head.
Iol Co Za
4.5
If space operas appeal to you in any way, if Star Wars ever meant a thing to you, watching The Force Awakens will bring a messy amount of pleasure int ..
Esquire
4.0
Youll cheer, youll chuckle, youll gasp, youll be giddy and youll maybelikelyeven shed a tear, or possibly two.And come next December, when Disneys eig ..
Parade
4.0
We have seen very much of whats onscreen before, but Abrams brings a freshness and energy with his pacing and performances that is infectious and remi ..
The Diva Review
3.5
Its a one of those sequels that makes you buy the ticket to see it again.
4.5
The Star Wars film we needed . Funny, full of action and lots of feels, this new entry achieves great balance between nostalgia and novelty.
1.5
The Force Awakens leans heavily on the original Star Wars, and thats comforting for fans, though one hopes will take more risks.
L.A. Biz
4.1
It should.You can simply pop in A New Hope and youll have most of the plot for this one.
Flixist
4.0
Ultimately, Abrams gives us too much and not enough, simultaneously, in that there is too much going on in The Force Awakens, but not enough of a sati ..
Bbc
3.0
Having the presence and dramatic lineage of three characters the Prequels werent afforded the luxury of accessing (Han, Leia and Luke) adds some gravi ..
Patrick Nabarro
4.0
The seventh Star Wars film kicks off a new trilogy with new characters and old favourites.
Liver Pool Echo
3.8
Perhaps TFAs greatest commercial strength is that it tells a familiar story super simply.
Daily News
4.5
There are no fart jokes.No sequences that blatantly scream I AM A VIDEO GAME CONCEPT!
The Mercury
3.5
Rey is never passive or prim, but neither is Ridley terribly funny.
Seattle Weekly
3.0
After Doctor Strange, Ant Man and the Wasp is the only other recent Marvel movie with action set pieces that are visually unique and organically funny ..
Looking Closer
3.0
Its also lacking aliens based on offensive ethnic stereotypes and characters inserted as blatant attempts to court younger viewers.
Stardem
4.8
The Force Awakens isnt the best film of the year but it certainly is one of the best based purely on entertainment value and, though I dont think its ..
Alternative Lens
4.0
And its perfectly adequate that way with nothing but vigor for its escapism.
The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
J.J. Abrams delivers a love letter to the Star Wars universe, one made not only as a hardcore fan, but as a filmmaker who studied the source material ..
Enfil Me
5.0
Forgoing the effects laden bloat of the prequels (which created a striking visual incongruity for the faithful), Abrams seems far more intent on deliv ..
City Beat
5.0
The Force Awakens is a startlingly touching, genuinely funny and powerfully moving installment in the Star Wars pantheon.
Junkee
4.0
In short, The Force Awakens does what it needs to do. The familial saga of parents and children, power sought and power won, still sing to us on a gen ..
The Tyee
3.8
All of this truly does help make this a rather fun and entertaining experience, but theres one major thing thats holding it back from being as great a ..
The Blus Pot
3.0
The Force Awakens faced one of the most impossibly daunting challenges in the history of modern cinema, restoring the greatest cinematic franchise in ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
A key moment... has all the poignancy of discovering an old toy in the attic or in this case, in the middle of a desert and finding not only that it s ..
D Cist
3.0
Director JJ Abrams has crafted a film that is entertaining for non Star Wars fans and is chuck full of lore and new story for the die hard fans.
rachelsreviews.net
1.5
The mediocrity of The Force Awakens is not the fault of the audience, but people need to demand more. This is simply not serious or challenging filmma ..
World Socialist Web Site
5.0
Using comedy in a perfect amount, as in this movie, is a reminder to the audience that this is a film designed to be fun.
Fres Nobee
4.3
If Episode VIII can expand on The Force Awakens, were in for a hell of a journey.The Force is very strong with this one.
What I Watched Tonight
3.5
as long as the viewer does not need to contend with Jar Jar Binks or a pod race, any Star Wars film delivers more than a tickets worth of entertainmen ..
Leepers Us
4.0
The Force Awakens is a thrilling cinematic experience that exhilarates on so many levels.
Indie London
4.5
It was a wonderful theatrical experience for a truly wonderful movieone worthy of its years long hype and the Star Wars name itself.
The Muse Jezebel
4.4
The Force Awakens, written by Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt, offers enough salutes and nods to the original trilogy to please those fans, ..
Reel Bob
4.4
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Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
5.0
Incorporating old and new concepts and characters together blends wonderfully. The style feels like George Lucas golden touch.
Daily Journal
4.0
Abrams and company know exactly where your emotional hanging curve balls are, and they hit every one of them out of the park.
Houston Press
4.4
The familiarity feels good, feels comfortable Chewie, were home, as Han Solo says. But it also hems in the new films ability to really be its own thin ..
Host Madison
4.5
J.J. Abrams has, for the most part, taken the safe road, not re inventing the wheel, but building a solid, respectful and, at times, darn entertaining ..
The Movie Minute
4.5
With its nostalgic tone, great dialogue and simple yet effective story, The Force Awakens is a strong comeback for the franchise.
Flick Feast
4.9
The Star Wars franchise is totally back and i cannot wait to dive into the rest of this trilogy.
ComicBook.com
3.5
But it lacks the free wheeling bravado and pure thrill of A New Hope and the smart scripting and artistry of The Empire Strikes Back.
Screen Space(Squarespace)
4.5
The Force Awakens lives up to the promise and expectation created by the trailers.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
The kids will respond strongly to the swashbuckling and derring do, and the vibrant new stars in the making. For older fans like myself, there is a po ..
Memphis Flyer
3.5
Beyond questions nothing, which is another big reason why its such a colossal disappointment as it cruises through one franchise trope after another w ..
Ex Press
5.0
Great in the awe inspiring, tear provoking way that only films built on generations of dreams can be great... It taps not into what the original films ..
Hot Press
4.5
You feel the tragedy, your jaw will hurt from the excitement, you will be on the edge of your seat trying to guess what happens next.
4.3
The film has an excellent rhythm that gives you but a few minutes to recover from all the action before plunging you right into another battle.
Konexión
3.5
Abrams has provided the next best thing by clearing out the dead wood and laying the foundation for the next chapter of what used to be a saga and is ..
All Movie
3.8
Taking on his well worn role of Ethan Hunt, Cruise delves into a delicious tapestry of black ops double crossing that hes thrived on for the past two ..
K Gun 9
3.0
McAllen, TX (78504) Today Scattered clouds with the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm developing this afternoon.High 97F.
The Monitor
3.5
Though, at the risk of repeating myself, if Episode VIII isnt great hell, if its only exactly as good as The Force Awakens this film is going to seem ..
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
Basically, The Force Awakens feels like a Star Wars greatest hits.
CNET
4.5
This is what was sorely missing from the prequels and its thanks to Lawrence and Abrams wonderful script that there is a new generation of Star Wars c ..
Fox News
5.0
A thrilling outer space epic breathing new life into a once flagging franchise!
Baret News Wire
3.8
A good piece of adventure cinema that never feels like it had a chance of being a great piece of adventure cinema.
City Weekly
4.4
Abrams and company have brought Star Wars home again by reigniting the soul, spirit and sense of wonder of the three original films.
Play Boy
4.0
The production design and CG environments and action setpieces live up to anything in Lucas first three films and though the story is fairly simple an ..
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
2.0
Not only does The Force Awakens feel like a Star Wars movie, it feels like one in all the ways that the prequels didnt.
Nc Register
4.0
Star Wars Review: The Force Is Stronger in This One J.J. Abrams Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a throwback to the series first trilogy, not the disma ..
Haaretz
2.0
Its hard to maintain that sense of adventure when youre ticking off points on a checklist. Its fashionable to badmouth the prequels, but at least you ..
Ny Books
4.0
Which is to say Lucas recalls an animated George Harrison on the Simpsons watching Homer and his barbershop quartet, the Be Sharps, performing atop Mo ..
My States Man
4.0
And The Force Awakens sometimes feels as much like a remake of A New Hope as it does a continuation.
Buzz Feed
4.5
I wouldnt go so far as to call it one of the best films of the year, but its rock solid entertainment, and its restored my faith in a galaxy far, far ..
About Boulder
5.0
J.J. Abrams and his crew have restored the shine to our beloved story.The Force is awakened, indeed.
3 Black Chicks
4.0
The Force Awakens is funny throughout, but perhaps a little too giddy about being a Star Wars film.
Ib Times
4.5
The Force Awakens is as good as it is bad; fluent as it lacks in emotion; affecting like the original trilogy as much as it is disrespectful with thos ..
4.5
Id be inclined to give it a honorable third spot, way, ways behind episodes IV and V, and just about the same place as Return of the Jedi.
4.5
The Force Awakens is a glorious reminder of why this is one of the most beloved sagas of all time.
4.5
... the end result is immensely satisfying, and should be so both for fans like myself and newcomers.
Ohio
3.0
This is the film youve been waiting for.I had the pleasure of attending a screening of The Force Awakens (TFA) Tuesday evening and its very obvious th ..
Business Insider
4.4
Make your way through the Cold War, and you end up with Vladimir Putin.
Charlotte Observer
4.0
The past may cycle back into the future.It may very well repeat itself.
The Lonely Film Critic
3.5
There are plenty of people who will enjoy this film.Some will love it.
Movie City News
3.8
Makes you remember the brilliance of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, but also makes you curious for what may come with Episodes VIII and IX.
Cinencuentro
4.0
Hint dont even click that link if youve not seen The Empire Strikes Back! *
4.5
At the end The Force Awakens looks more like a nostalgic film that will work as a transition to the new Star Wars age.
Excelsior
4.5
Abrams has taken the staff (or lightsaber if you will) and has reshaped the destiny of this saga in the right direction.
4.0
The prequels dont stand a chance this is as good as fans could have hoped for and better than we deserve.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.5
It feels like an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan again. Whats more, its an exciting time to watch a new generation become Star Wars fans.
Tor.com
4.0
This thing is an entertainment orgy of galactic proportions, a fun filled, planet hopping, visually breathtaking adventure that gets the next generati ..
4.0
As excellent as it is, The Force Awakens often feels less like a sequel and more like an astute reboot, with Abrams taking us on a nostalgic tour arou ..
Un Cut
5.0
Now having seen the movie, I can truly appreciate the secrecy surrounding The Force Awakens and its plot because you really dont want too much given a ..
The Movie Kit
4.0
The Force Awakens is part reset and part reboot; its story is built of the same narrative blocks that created the original trilogy, but the galaxy has ..
Eugene Weekly
4.4
Yes, The Force Awakens cribs from previous incarnations of the franchise, but the true power lies in the heart of the characters. Both Ridley and Boye ..
We Boughta Blog
4.0
This is movie magic at its finest, but it never threatens to overpower the scope, the story or the refreshing and fully realized characters.
Access Hollywood
5.0
Speaking of which, its to Abrams credit that hes made the Stormtroopers scary again.
ComicBookMovie.com
3.0
It was wonderful seeing Han Solo grace the screen again, and the film wisely makes use of the original cast, teasing us in enticing ways.The Force Awa ..
Chris Stuck Mann
4.4
After three prequels that were largely wooden and dull, director Abrams has finally given us a Star Wars sequel that will appeal to all, especially th ..
Baltimore Magazine
3.0
That combination guarantees The Force Awakens will get plenty of repeat play.
Family Home Theater
3.8
Not even the nimble hands of J.J. Abrams, one of the most entertaining big budget directors working today, can turn back the hands of time and make yo ..
Sandiego Union Tribune
4.0
A successful Star Wars movie isnt really about clever story or spectacle, its about something much harder: creating a feeling.
NME
1.5
This is an emotional film, engaging in some nostalgia, sure, but also breathing life into a franchise that had become muddled and stuffed to the gills ..
4.4
And J.J Abrams didnt disappoint.He actually exceeded my expectations of what this experience would be like and it truly is an experience on both a cul ..
Christy Lemire
4.0
Multiplex biff and bluster movies are getting tender, even histrionic.
Daily Review
4.4
The action scenes are excellent, the special effects are superb and theres good doses of humor, suspense and drama all along the way.
Ny 1
5.0
Ultimately, Star Wars: The Force Awakens wins us over because it is about hope.
Dcw50
4.0
It has some unengaging and familiar story beats that hamper what is otherwise a great return trip to the Galaxy Far, Far, Away...
hoganreviews.co.uk
4.5
Whatever the story, rest assured Abrams will ensure that the force is as strong as ever before.
Awfj
2.0
The Force Awakens is meant to honour the past and lead us into a new narrative future. It feels like what people feel a Star Wars film is supposed to ..
ScreenAnarchy
4.5
Abrams ups the ante by infusing the old fashioned tale with seemingly progressive ideals.
3.8
As charming and stimulating as The Force Awakens appears in its glorious presentation of being a beautifully shot and visually vibrant popcorn piece, ..
SF Crowsnest
4.5
And, hey, if I left anything or anybody else out, its totally on purpose.
Blog Cleveland
5.0
From the first frame, with the sound of John Williams rousing score, to the final fade out, theres not a moment of disappointment.
Cinema Clips
4.0
In short, this is absolutely the Star Wars film youre looking for, an enormously entertaining, genuinely thrilling space adventure that will please bo ..
Wow 247
1.5
The rule here is being pleasant, not bold. That is, pleasant to the owners, the empire, the one that paid a ton of money for this cow and its willing ..
El Universal
5.0
The film knows its dealing with iconic elements of pop culture, recognizes them as such and shows enormous joy while using them.
2.5
Bravo! Ford ignites the movie! Hes the star and jumps right back into the iconic role. Disney brought a princess but it was a bait and switch. They go ..
Las Vegas Informer
5.0
This movie stands proudly as an example of the magic that once was routine in movie theaters. It makes kids of us again and allows us to discover that ..
Hampt On Roads
3.8
Maybe the new sequels and spin offs can be more adventurous, but The Force Awakens had me smiling, reminiscing, and critiquing all at the same time: I ..
Lawrence
4.5
This film is a well planned product that balances nostalgia with the capacity to attract new generations into the Star Wars universe.
Código espagueti
3.1
But the finest moments in The Force Awakens, a very busy movie, are the quiet ones.
Ask Men
3.3
It doesnt really do anything wrong, but that is not the same as doing everything right.
VitalThrills.com
4.5
A spectacular film that will keep the franchise going for many years to come.
Proceso
4.0
The Force Awakens does indeed bring balance to the franchise, recapturing the original triptychs spirit in a way that pod racing never could.
City Pages
4.3
Nostalgia is a powerful feeling.It can stir up incredible emotions and experiences of the past and can even sweeten the present as a result.
Colbybryant.com
3.0
The original Star Wars films essentially created our understanding of what special effects can add to a film and so it is important that the filmmaker ..
Crunch On This
1.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a film with a generic, half baked script.
4.5
It has all the spirit of the original saga while also introducing new characters for a new generation. It will make you feel like a kid again.
Reforma
4.5
At its worst, The Force Awakens could have been awkward fan service but Abrams and company have managed to avoid that to deliver a stunning modern day ..
1.5
This mediatic circus has entertained me moderately, wishing the film would be a little shorter. What can I say Not really my cup of tea.
El Pais (Spain)
3.8
Awakens rarely stops moving, yet its action never seems excessive.
Sacbee
5.0
Oh, there is a gate left wide open for Episode VIII, but this is a complete tale.I wish I could say more, but I truly dont want to spoil this for you.
Legionofleia
4.5
John Boyegas Finn the reformed Stormtrooper with a heart of gold whoops in delight throughout J.J. Abrams Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Who could blam ..
2.5
I genuinely wondered what could make The Force Awakens seem better than anything else in the cinematic universe.
In These Times
4.5
This movie was the perfect long awaited sequel for Star Wars fans.
5.0
AFTER all the hysteria, all the waiting, all the thousands of people queuing round Leicester Square, all the (really tiny) stars lined up on the red c ..
The Sunday Times
4.5
Its a wonderfully rollicking adventure populated with beloved, familiar characters and intriguing new ones, all with earnest performances and striking ..
The Script Lab
3.0
And in more ways than one, whether the interminable explosions or offscreen blown out of proportion franchise collectibles to come.
Wbai Radio Women Blog Spot ..
4.0
Delivers an effective mix of nostalgia and new storylines. Disney pulled off a modern day Christmas miracle keeping the plot almost completely unknown ..
The Federalist
4.0
Blowing away any memories of the prequels, The Force Awakens, for once, lives up to and perhaps even betters the hype.
Cultural Conversation
4.2
Fans will get goosebumps right from the start as the scrolling summary to bring us up to date without a single mention of tariffs or bureaucratic squa ..
Belie
4.5
Its one of the summers small treasures, in the flood of big budget dross.
Facebook
4.0
Theres everything you want in a Star Wars film here and fans of the original will not be disappointedspaceship battles, laser fights, wacky creatures, ..
In Style
4.8
The Force Awakens is an exciting, nostalgic, powerful and moving film, that is capable of generating accelerated heartbeats and knots in the throat.
Garuyo
5.0
Theres something fantastically fun about revisiting Star Wars like this.
Nerdophiles
1.5
The ingenous script makes the audience get hooked trying to guess the films next move, only to be surprised when the unexpected occurs.
4.5
Christmas doesnt only celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem long ago.
3.0
The film is almost meta in its abundance of callbacks and homage to the original trilogy, but the way these elements are reused feels more like a trib ..
4.0
For the fans once lined up for their fourth screening of Star Wars back in 1977, only a certified cultural event would suffice as revival.Luckily, des ..
Oklahoma Gazette
4.5
And dont forget the grade school level exposition, over explaining every little connection and character motivation.
3.0
Another Death Star like super weapon! When will the Empire learn to quit designing them with weak spots where a few well aimed strikes can destroy the ..
War Movies
4.5
The Force Awakens is a Star Wars movie through and through...and a wonderful one
The Robots Voice
4.0
And yes, its a worthy entry in the Star Wars canon itself.Lets hope that we can say the same about the next ten movies in the next ten years.
Fox 29
4.5
Its nostalgia baiting as heck, but also quite forward looking. While its an exciting first chapter, perhaps the most thrilling thing about The Force A ..
4.0
Ample Hills Dark Side and Light Side ice cream may cause tooth decay, but Oral B and Crests Star Wars toothpastes and toothbrushes will fight it off.
Harpers
1.5
The film is basically a greatest hits compilation of episodes IV and V, and little else.
5.0
Episode VII will serve as an excellent letter of introduction so that the new generations who have not watched Star Wars are interested in the saga an ..
Globovision
4.0
Isnt that what most of us wanted in this movie.Fans who have thrilled to the Star Wars films for explosions and action, as well as the latest manifest ..
Ajc
4.5
Im happy to tell you that, despite some minor fumbles, this is definitely the Star Wars film weve been looking for.
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