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Star Wars VII The Force Awakens (2015)
4.2 out of 5
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Movie Information:
Lead: Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley delivers a breakout performance as Rey, a resourceful scavenger on a desert planet who gets thrust into a galactic conflict.
Lead: John Boyega
John Boyega portrays Finn, a stormtrooper who defects from the First Order and joins forces with Rey.
The Movie's Business
Box Office Performance: • North American Gross: $936.6 million (highest-grossing film of the year in North America), Worldwide Gross: $2.069 billion (third-highest-grossing film of all time at the time)
Synopsis
Decades after the fall of the Empire, a new threat emerges: the First Order. Rey, a young woman living on the Jakku desert planet, stumbles upon a droid containing a map to Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi Knight.
Together with Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), Rey embarks on a journey to find Luke and learn the ways of the Force.
As the First Order pursues them, Rey discovers her own connection to the Force and her potential role in the fight against evil.
Required Viewing Movies (RQV): REVIEW
Strengths
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a love letter to the original Star Wars trilogy. J.J. Abrams captures the sense of wonder and excitement that captivated audiences decades ago.
The new characters are engaging, with Rey emerging as a strong and resourceful heroine.
The film delivers thrilling action sequences, lightsaber duels, and stunning space battles that harken back to the originals.
The return of beloved characters like Han Solo and Chewbacca is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Weaknesses
The plot borrows heavily from the original Star Wars film, with a similar structure and themes.
Some might criticize a lack of originality.
The film focuses heavily on introducing new characters and setting the stage for future films, leaving some character development unexplored.
Why Star Wars The Force Awakens is Required Viewing
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a thrilling and entertaining return to the Star Wars universe. It captures the magic of the original films while introducing a new generation of heroes and villains. While the plot might be familiar, the film’s action, special effects, and endearing characters make it a must-see for sci-fi fans and Star Wars enthusiasts alike.
