10 years ago,Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithclosed out the much-malignedStar Warsprequel trilogy, with many fans believing this movie would be the last big-screen adventure set in the beloved galaxy far, far away. There were rumors for years about a trilogy that would followStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, but it wasn’t until Disney purchasedLucasfilm for $4 billionin October 2012, thatStar Wars: The Force Awakenswas officially happening… without franchise creatorGeorge Lucas. Tonight,Star Wars: The Force Awakensfinally hits theaters, starting a new era ofStar Warsfilms. There is still one big question that remains, though: is it any good?
If you believe the nation’s critics, then the answer would be a resounding yes.Star Wars: The Force Awakensis currently sitting at an astounding 95% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 187 “Fresh” reviews and just 10 “Rotten” picks. Our owncritichas already spoken, but we want to hear from our readers, to see what you thought about this sci-fi adventure fans have been waiting years for. Did it live up to your massive expectations? Or were you underwhelmed by directorJ.J. Abrams' adventure, set 32 years afterStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi?
Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill introduce three new heroes into theStar Warsuniverse,John Boyega’s Finn,Daisy Ridley’s Rey andOscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron, along withAdam Driver’s villainous Kylo Ren.Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker),Harrison Ford(Han Solo) andCarrie Fisherare also reprising their iconic roles from the original trilogy. TheStar Wars: The Force Awakenssupporting cast includesDomhnall Gleesonas General Hux,Lupita Nyong’oas Maz Kanata,Gwendoline Christieas Captain Phasma,Andy Serkisas Supreme Leader Snoke andMax von Sydowas an unidentified character.
The beloved droids R2-D2 and C-3PO are also back forStar Wars: The Force Awakens, along with a new addition to theStar Warsrobot family,BB-8. When thefirst trailerdebuted last November, most fans assumed that this ball droid was a CGI creation, butJ.J. Abramsshocked fans around the world by bringing the actual BB-8 onto the stage duringStar WarsCelebration back in April. It was revealed that a company called Sphero created the technology behind BB-8, who is poised to be a new fan favorite in theStar Warsuniverse.
J.J. AbramsdirectsStar Wars: The Force Awakensfrom a screenplay he co-wrote withLawrence KasdanandMichael Arndt.Kathleen Kennedy,J.J. Abramsand Bryan Burk are serve as producers with Tommy Harper and Jason D. McGatlin executive producing.Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill be followed by the first spinoff,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, arriving on June 09, 2025.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis slated for release on July 12, 2025, withStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo Moviearriving on June 15, 2025 andStar Wars: Episode IXpremiering sometime in 2019.
So, what did YOU think ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens? Chime in with your thoughts below, but please be cautious about posting anySPOILERS. While many fans will undoubtedly be seeing this for the first time tonight, others will surely wait until the weekend, or perhaps even until after the busy holiday season to seeStar Wars: The Force Awakens, so be mindful of ruining the movie for everyone who hasn’t had a chance to see it yet. So, with all of that being said, chime in with your reactions toStar Wars: The Force Awakensbelow.
