Synopsis
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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Cast
- Harrison FordHan Solo
- Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
- Carrie FisherGeneral Leia Organa
- Adam DriverKylo Ren / Ben Solo
- Daisy RidleyRey
- John BoyegaFinn
- Oscar IsaacPoe Dameron
- Lupita Nyong'oMaz Kanata
- Andy SerkisSupreme Leader Snoke
- Domhnall GleesonGeneral Hux
- 100
The Guardian
The Force Awakens is ridiculous and melodramatic and sentimental of course, but exciting and brimming with energy and its own kind of generosity. What a Christmas present. - 100
Hitfix
It must have seemed like a nearly-impossible task when JJ Abrams and his collaborators set out to bring "Star Wars" back to life, but they've more than done it. They've made something honest and beautiful and, above all, fun, and I find myself energized by the movie and by the promise it represents. - 100
Time Out
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. - 90
The Verge
Abrams and his collaborators have made a movie that feels resoundingly fresh and new by paying tribute to a style and story that is decades old. - 80
Empire
The prequels this ain’t. We can all breathe again. - 80
New York Daily News
You would have to be practicing some pretty dark arts to not smile as you watch the iconic Millennium Falcon take off into battle one more time. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
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 new directions. - 80
TheWrap
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.