[308] The Tribune-Star called it "basically the same" as the original film but "isn't that what we all wanted anyway? As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. Too Much Setup For Episode 8. She experiences disturbing visions and flees into the woods, confused and terrified. Now that this remake worked JJ Abrams will be hired to hide another ten plans in ten robots and introduce so many death stars with the exact same flaw!!! [37] Ken Leung appears as Statura, an admiral in the Resistance. [243] It was the 24th film in cinematic history to gross $1 billion worldwide, standing as the fastest film to surpass the mark at the time, doing so in 12 days. Star Wars: the Force Awakens - Black Series 6 Inch Finn Action Figure (Jakk. [214] The film was released in 12 countries, including European nations (such as Italy and France), the Philippines, and Thailand on December 16; 32 countries including the United Kingdom, Mexico, and additional European, Asian, African, South American, and Oceania countries on December 17; and in the United States and Canada, Japan, Spain, and Venezuela on December 18,[215] in 3D and IMAX 3D. [177] Critics compared the brief footage favorably to the production values of the original trilogy. It was positively received, with Nigel M. Smith of The Guardian writing: "The featurette's angle is a strong one and connects with fans of the original trilogy in an incredibly poignant way. [223], Advance ticket sales for the film began on October 19, 2015,[224] and were in strong demand, resulting in online movie ticket sites crashing. Actors testing had strict nondisclosure agreements, preventing them, their agents or their publicists from commenting on their involvement. [324] It was nominated for Best Picture at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards. Note: please ensure that the text box is empty prior to entering the code. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (also known as Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens) is a 2015 American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams. The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the definitive expression of how the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga was dreamed into being. [140] Foodles Production (UK) Ltd was subsequently fined $1.95 million in October 2016 for two health and safety breaches, after admitting the counts at an earlier hearing. [18] Warwick Davis appears as Wollivan, a tavern-dweller in Maz Kanata's castle. [325] The film received seven Visual Effects Society Awards nominations, winning four, including Outstanding Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Feature Motion Picture. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. [340][341] J. J. Abrams directed the film and co-wrote it with Chris Terrio. [220] On December 18, 2015, the film began playing on every IMAX screen in the United States and Canada for four straight weeks up to January 14, 2016. According to Iger, Lucas said, "there's nothing new" after seeing the film, and that "there weren't enough visual or technical leaps forward". Starring: Harrison Ford , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher and Adam Driver Directed by: J.J. Abrams [283] It grossed a total of $129.5 million in three days after adding $56.8 million on its third day,[283] and set a new midnight record in the United Kingdom with $3.6 million. [291] As of February 21, the largest markets outside of the United States and Canada are the United Kingdom ($180.7 million), China ($124.5 million), Germany ($109.7 million), Japan ($92.6 million), and France ($88.2 million). Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader. [276][277] The film fell outside of the top ten for the first time in its eleventh weekend during the weekend February 26–28, 2016,[278][279] and did not achieve $1 million in ticket sales for the first time in its fourteenth weekend. [212], Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered in Los Angeles at the TCL Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, and Dolby Theatre on December 14, 2015. [236] Disney chairman Bob Iger explained that the decision not to place Disney branding on the film was "for the fans". R2-D2 awakens and reveals the rest of the map, which Rey uses to find the oceanic planet Ahch-To in the Falcon. [282] It expanded in an additional 42 countries on December 17, generating $58.6 million for a two-day international total of $72.7 million, reaching first place in all 44 markets. Star Wars: The Force Awakens videocam Trailer HD IMDB: 7.9 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. [280], Internationally, the film was released in over 30,000 screens. [179] The Guardian wrote that the use of the Star Wars fanfare by John Williams reinforced brand loyalty among fans. [246] The cost of the film was subsidized by £31.6 million (US$47 million) from the UK film incentive program. "[303] The Charlotte Observer's Lawrence Toppman said Abrams had "pulled off a delicate balancing act, paying clever homage to the past. https://www.starwars.com/video/star-wars-the-force-awakens-trailer-official Brand New Genuine Star Wars Black Series 14 X-Wing Pilot Asty 6 Inch - Fast Ship. Smith compared the marketing strategy for the film to that of a previous Abrams film, Super 8, saying "the promos [...] are notable for what they tease, not what they give away. According to Abrams, Ford's ankle "went to a 90-degree angle". 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. [90] Abrams said the key to the film was [returned] to the roots of the first Star Wars films and be based more on emotion than explanation. [5] In June, cast additions Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie were announced. [289] IMAX generated $17.9 million from 276 IMAX theaters. [180], On December 11, 2014, Abrams and Kennedy released a series of eight mock Topps trading cards revealing the names of several characters. [310] Reviewing for Forbes, Scott Mendelson cited the film's "top-tier production values and a strong sense of scale and scope", but felt it was so much "an exercise in fan service [that] it is only due to the charisma and talent of our newbies and J. J. Abrams' undeniable skill as a visual storyteller that the Mad Libs narrative doesn't outright destroy the picture". [255] While The Force Awakens had appeal with its special effects, analysts felt that it lacked the novelty factor; they also cited that its gross was stilted due to markets making way for new films sooner than was previously done, and for films not playing in overseas theaters as long as they did back when Avatar was released. [328] The Force Awakens received 13 nominations at the 42nd Saturn Awards, where it won in eight categories, including Best Science Fiction Film, Best Writing, Best Actor for Harrison Ford, Best Supporting Actor for Adam Driver, Best Music, Best Special Effects, Best Editing, and Best Make-Up. 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ILM's Vancouver branch also worked on the special effects for the film. [182] The trailer was viewed over 88 million times within the first 24 hours of release. [18] Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Kate Fleetwood play First Order Petty Officers, Thanisson and Unamo, respectively. [235] Instead, the film is the first in the series to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures,[4] and the film is presented with only Lucasfilm's production logo shown silently before the main titles. [109] In October 2013, other crew members were confirmed, including sound designer Ben Burtt, director of photography Mindel, production designers Rick Carter and Darren Gilford, costume designer Michael Kaplan, special effects supervisor Chris Corbould, re-recording mixer Gary Rydstrom, supervising sound editor Matthew Wood, visual effects supervisors Roger Guyett, and executive producer Jason McGatlin. [4] Box Office Mojo estimates that the film sold close to 110 million tickets in the United States and Canada. [326][327] It received the most nominations at the 21st Empire Awards, including Best Film, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film, Best Director for J. J. Abrams, Best Male Newcomer for John Boyega, and Best Female Newcomer for Daisy Ridley. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ABRAMS IN SPRING 2016: The Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Mark Cotta Vaz. [103] Representatives from Lucasfilm met with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to agree to produce The Force Awakens in the UK. [120], In April, the cast was announced with a photo of the first table read of the script at Pinewood Studios near London, picturing director Abrams with Ford, Ridley, Fisher, Peter Mayhew, producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Hamill, Serkis, Isaac, Boyega, Driver, and writer Lawrence Kasdan. [126] In November, Debbie Reynolds confirmed that her granddaughter (Fisher's daughter), Billie Lourd, was in the film. [16] Denis Lawson, who played Wedge Antilles in the original trilogy, declined to reprise his role, saying it would have "bored" him. [167][168], The score was recorded in 12 sessions within a five-month period between June and mid-November. [78] Arndt also developed some backstory elements for the returning characters from the original trilogy, such as how Leia was instrumental in rebuilding the Republic after the fall of the Empire before being discredited when it was publicly revealed that her biological father was Darth Vader (this would go on to become a central plot point in the canonical novel Star Wars: Bloodline). ", "J.J. Abrams Broke His Back While Filming 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens, "Star Wars prosecuted over Harrison Ford injury", "And ... action! $23.36. [146][147] Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire England was used for some scenes. [152] To that end, the droid BB-8 was a physical prop developed by Disney Research,[153] created by special effects artist Neal Scanlan and operated live on set with the actors. The Huffington Post's Graham Milne wrote that the trailer "was an affirmation of something that we'd long been told was never going to happen. [264] Without Thursday-night grosses, the film earned the second-largest opening-day gross[265] and a record of $247.9 million for its opening weekend. Starkiller Base destroys the New Republic and its fleet. Audiences polled by PostTrak gave the film an 88% "definite recommend" while 96% said it met or exceeded their expectations. I don't like that. This was a finale that left a lot to be desired. [228] In total, it sold over $50 million in pre-sales, breaking the record. Noah White, Now that Di$ney and Jar Jar Abrams made a billion on this the lesson they learned is that copying older films is the way to go. [307] Tom Long of The Detroit News wrote that though some may find the film too similar to the original Star Wars, it leaves "the ungainly and unneeded clumsiness of the subsequent prequels far behind", with "the energy, humor, and simplicity of direction [has] been recaptured". Cast members were spotted practicing driving vehicles that would be used during filming. Leia searches for her brother, Luke Skywalker, who has gone missing. [254][255] While The Force Awakens was very successful in the United States and Canada, the same success was not witnessed in many overseas individual markets such as Germany, India, Latin America, and parts of Asia. ", "Box Office: 'Star Wars' Now Unlikely to Beat 'Avatar' Global Record", "Can 'The Force Awakens' beat 'Avatar's' global box office record? [18][42] Jessica Henwick appears as Jess "Testor" Pava or Jess Testor, an X-wing pilot. The series includes books by Del Rey and Disney-Lucasfilm publishers and comic books from Marvel Comics. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is the best, most exciting, and best written, directed and acted STAR WARS movie since the first trilogy, probably since THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Maz gives Finn the lightsaber for safekeeping. Snoke questions Kylo's ability to deal with emotions on his father, Han Solo, who Kylo states means nothing to him. [237], Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Star Wars: The Force Awakens via download and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1, 2016, with a Blu-ray and DVD release on April 5. I think that more and more people are hitting kind of a critical mass in terms of the CG-driven action scene lending itself to a very specific type of action scene, where physics go out the window and it becomes so big so quick. [295] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 439 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.20/10. "[158], On November 6, 2014, the film's title was announced as Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 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[234], The Force Awakens is the first live-action Star Wars film not to be released theatrically by 20th Century Fox; accordingly the film is not introduced with either that company's logo, or its signature fanfare composed by Alfred Newman. [294], Star Wars: The Force Awakens received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. History", "Box Office: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Crosses $885M, 'The Revenant' Tops Holdovers On Friday", "Box-Office Preview: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Breaks German Pre-Sales Record But Police Warn of Security Concerns", "Inside the World Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens, "There Will Be No Disney Logo Before 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming to 3D Blu-ray — with exclusive bonus features", "Let's Dive Into Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's 27-Disc Box Set", "Domestic Grosses Adjusted for Ticket Price Inflation", "Hollywood Is Doomed Because 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Made Too Much Money? The action opens over the planet Jakku with an Imperial Star Destroyer dispatching drop … "[300] Variety's Justin Chang wrote that the film has "sufficient style, momentum, love, and care to prove irresistible to any who have ever considered themselves fans". Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Snoke orders Kylo to bring Rey to him. [141], In July 2014, filming took place over three days at Skellig Michael, an island off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland, with a cast including Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley. [43][44][45] Brian Vernel appears as Bala-Tik, the leader of the Guavian Death Gang. [255] Dergarabedian stated, "No matter what, [The Force Awakens] is an absolute, all-out blockbuster without peer in terms of the sheer speed at which it has crossed all of these major box-office milestones. "[98][99] In early December 2015, Kathleen Kennedy told The Hollywood Reporter that Lucas had seen the movie and "liked it". [196], On December 17, 2015, select theaters across the United States and Canada aired a Star Wars marathon, airing the six previous Star Wars episode films in 2D, followed by The Force Awakens in 3D. 1-16 of 434 results for "star wars the force awakens" Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Theatrical) 2015 | PG-13 | CC. [165] The first day of recording was June 1, 2015. [266] The debut was 19% bigger than the previous record holders The Avengers (2012) ($207 million) and Jurassic World (2015) ($208 million). Produced by Lucasfilm and Abrams' production company Bad Robot Productions, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the first installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following Return of the Jedi (1983), and the seventh episode of the nine-part "Skywalker saga". [87] The production announced Arndt's exit from the project on October 24, 2013, and Kasdan and Abrams took over script duties. [181] On April 16, 2015, a second teaser trailer, this one lasting two minutes, was shown at the opening panel at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [161] He began working on the film in December 2014, and by June 2015 had been through most of the film reels, working on a daily basis. He then explains that Luke attempted to rebuild the Jedi Order but exiled himself when an apprentice turned to the dark side, destroyed the temple, and slaughtered the other apprentices. Was this review helpful to you? [187] Drew Struzan—who designed the poster artwork for the previous Star Wars films—produced a commemorative poster given to the event's attendees. [199] In an effort to avoid revealing plot details before the film's release, the print release of the novelization was delayed until January 2016. After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. ", "How to Spot All the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Cameos, From Daniel Craig to Yoda", "Daniel Craig's Star Wars: The Force Awakens cameo revealed", "What do all the celeb cameos in The Force Awakens have in common? [284] Other markets which generated large opening days were Spain ($3.5 million) and Japan ($3 million). Is this a sequel to "Return of the Jedi"? [195] On November 23, a partnership with Google was announced, in which Google users could choose to affiliate themselves with either the Dark or Light Side, which would change the appearance of their Google websites. [248] In August 2015, Deadline Hollywood predicted an opening weekend of $615 million worldwide could be possible, including a $300 million opening in the United States and Canada. [215], In the United States and Canada, it had the widest release of December across 4,134 theaters,[218] of which 3,300 were 3D locations, a record 392 IMAX screens (13 of which were 70mm), 451 premium large format screens, 146 D-Box locations,[219][220] as well as releasing in the Dolby Vision format (high-dynamic range, Rec. About two thirds of the way through Star Wars: The Force Awakens, all seems lost. The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father the ambitious celestial being Ego. [86] Arndt worked on the script for eight months, but said he needed 18 more, which was more time than Disney or Abrams could give him. [229][230] This number was raised to $100 million including $50–60 million in advance ticket sales by December 14. [297] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale; women, and people under the ages of 25 and 18 gave it an "A+", while 98% of audiences gave it either an "A" or a "B". [240] The 4K version of the film was later re-released in "The Skywalker Saga" 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set on March 31, 2020. [27][39] Greg Grunberg plays Temmin "Snap" Wexley, an X-wing pilot. "[299] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian said that it was "both a narrative progression from the earlier three films and a shrewdly affectionate next-gen reboot", and it was "ridiculous and melodramatic and sentimental, but exciting and brimming with energy and its own kind of generosity. [144][145] In September, the former RAF Greenham Common military base in Berkshire was used and featured set constructions of several spaceships. This was faith rewarded. 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