Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Plot
Thirty years have passed since the fall of the Galactic Empire, and the galaxy is still reeling from the devastating effects of the Force's catastrophic alteration by Emperor Palpatine. The galaxy has slowly started to rebuild itself under the watchful eye of the Resistance, a ragtag group of rebels who are dedicated to restoring freedom and peace to the galaxy. In this tumultuous time, a young scavenger named Rey hails from the desert planet of Jakku. Haunted by visions of the past and a fear of being left alone, Rey finds herself at the center of the galaxy's shifting balance of power. Utilizing her cunning and resourcefulness, Rey manages to scavenge valuable components from the wreckage of a ship, carefully salvaging the way in which she provides for herself. Meanwhile, Finley 'Finn', a disenchanted First Order soldier, awakens his moral compass after the brutal slaughter of unarmed villagers by the ruthless Stormtroopers under his commanding officer, Captain Phasma. This moment of empathy is coupled with his fledgling understanding of the blundering machinations of a dark side leader that threatens to bring about peace and security to the many galaxy citizens. Joining forces with Han Solo and Captain Leia Organa of the Resistance, Finn embarks on a perilous quest to unravel an ancient Sith temple, which holds secrets key to rebuilding the kyber crystal to power their sleek ship, the Millennium Falcon. The way Han meets Finn under his close friendship further illuminates on the idea of giving back and it opens an inside glimpse into the deep sense of guilt that grips him for his role in initially not coming to help those humans. Unbeknownst to these disparate groups, Kylo Ren, now the supreme leader of the First Order, harbors an unresolved dilemma. Straddling his loyalty to the dark lord Supreme Leader Snooke and conflicting feelings for General Hux. Having turned against the sacred code of his father, Han, Kylo seeks to seek redemption while adhering wholeheartedly to the dark allurements which have captured his thoughts. Faced with personal doubts, overwhelming fear, and stark realization that he is directly connected to Han - his anger boils the moment of losing to him. Due to the cruel coldness of Snooke, Kylo fails to stop two young protagonists that fall victim to getting away yet once again they try. Because now for Kylo and Han to fight once more for something greater and more than for both the past causes, if there would be for the chance of such, Kylo, alone has to allow thoughts which prove not be that they were meaningless but genuine and heartfelt.
Reviews
Cora
No problem! Here's the English translation based on the understanding that you want a review reflecting a perspective *without* pre-existing Star Wars nostalgia: Okay, so going into *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* as a newbie... I can see the appeal. Visually, it’s impressive – the special effects are top-notch, and the creature design is genuinely cool. The action sequences are well-choreographed and keep things moving at a good pace. That being said, I didn’t have that emotional connection that everyone else seemed to have. The plot felt a little… predictable. Standard chosen-one narrative, evil empire is back, underdog rebels fighting against the odds. It's all stuff I’ve seen before. While the new characters, Rey and Finn, were likeable enough, I wasn't instantly invested in their journey. Adam Driver as Kylo Ren… interesting choice. He's definitely got some intensity, but I found his character a bit angsty and immature for a supposed villain. Perhaps that's the point? Overall, *The Force Awakens* is a well-made, entertaining sci-fi action film. It's easy to see why it was a box office smash. But without the built-in love for the franchise, it felt more "good" than "groundbreaking." Worth a watch, but I'm not sure I'm ready to join the Rebel Alliance just yet.
Selena
Seeing all these negative reviews is infuriating! Are North American film critics just a bunch of unprofessional nostalgia-pandering fanboys, blindly giving perfect scores at the sight of anything remotely familiar? Do they just slap a "Nostalgia Bait" label on it and walk away, truly believing that "nostalgia" is simply a haphazard, mechanical rehash of familiar elements by a director and screenwriter? They loved *Lord of the Rings* for a decade, but still rolled their eyes at *The Hobbit*, didn't they? And *Terminator* and *Jurassic Park* are just a "meh" now?
Axel
The temperamental, electrocuting, and thumbs-up-giving BB-8 is as endearing as WALL-E, melting hearts. It's great to see Harrison Ford back, and Domhnall Gleeson is the MVP of the year... Spaceships soar through the cosmos, a spectacle both grand and thrilling, with the trajectories of flight, the arcs of lasers, and the silhouettes of planets harmonizing magnificently. JJ's take on Star Wars is so reminiscent of Star Trek that you'll feel transported in an instant. And when a character says, "May the Force be with you," you might just find yourself instinctively flashing the Vulcan salute...
Diego
For non-Star Wars fans (who might ask, "Why even bother seeing it so early?"), *The Force Awakens* is simply a highly competent Hollywood blockbuster among many each year. The genre is clear, the action is satisfying, and the script is forgivable. Any shortcomings are likely just how Star Wars fans expect it to be. If the sequels maintain this level of quality, reigniting passion for the old era and ushering in a new era of pop culture is entirely possible.
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