I think episode 7 treted the force compentently.  I also think that Finn really didn't show force senses, but maybe he has still untapped potential.  Of all the characters, I am interested most as to what they're going to to with Finn in 8 and 9.

Finally saw this after an entire weekend of having the spoilers recited to me at least a dozen times. Some people are so cruel.

Nevertheless, I was still heartbroken upon seeing Han die, and my heart was racing throughout the moments leading up to that point. However, I must concur with some of the posts on Page 1 of this thread. There's a possibility he's still alive. That entire death scene reminded me of the classic "I am your father" bit in Empire. Luke had his arm chopped off, fell out of Cloud City, into the Falcon, and lived. Albeit differences in the execution of the injuries, and the body parts that were harmed, Han could recover. It's not like he was chopped in half or anything.

Snoke specifically ordered Hux to bring him Ren. And we never actually see Ren die. We just see the ground crack in front of him, and the ensuing explosion of the Starkiller Base. In fact, we never see any of the First Order officers die. For all we know, everyone on that Base could have survived. We couldn't have an Episode VIII or IX, if all the bad guys got blown up. Of course, Snoke is alive and well somewhere in the galaxy. And, Hux must know where Ren is.

So, Han must be alive. Remember that voice on D'Qar who said Finn still "has a heartbeat"? Do you remember how we didn't see his face? And don't tell me it was Daniel Craig or Kevin Smith, either. A part of you still has hope that Han's alive. These movies have tried to kill Han off many times before. No trash compactors or frozen blocks of carbonite could get Han Solo to sing his last swan song. So, a lowercase T-shaped lightsaber couldn't have stopped him either!

As for Luke, I was unhappy that Luke was shelved until the 127-minute mark of the movie. He didn't even talk, yet he was still right behind Ford's name in the closing credits. Also, there's no doubt in my mind that he's Rey's dad, but that still doesn't answer the million-dollar question:

Who's Rey's mom?

I really liked the movie. I'm almost willing to forgive the prequels. And that's another thing. I don't think Lucas had anything to do with this movie getting made. Even though we saw the Lucasfilm Ltd. logo at the beginning of the movie, as well as after the credits, my belief is that the logo was only shown in lieu of the Disney logo, which wasn't shown once. Not necessarily because George Lucas had any involvement in this movie, and I don't think he did.

The Force Awakens is not a movie I loved, and albeit a little over-hyped, it is still my second favorite Star Wars movie after Empire. It cannot scale the heights of the originals, but was very well done. J.J. Abrams knew exactly what he was dealing with, didn't overload the movie with his trademark lens flares, and made a crap-ton of box office money. But, most importantly, he made a beautifully-crafted seventh installment in a film series that made cinematic history. And, I can't help but thank him for it.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what Rian Johnson, Colin Trevorrow, and maybe even Gareth Johnson can add to the Star Wars movie franchise. May the force be with them all.

My two cents?

I think that it's a safe to say that Star Wars Episode VII is the greatest film of the entire Star Wars saga! It has the enormous world building and spectacular locations just like the prequels, yet carries a dark and emotional character-driven plot like the original trilogy. I would certainly give the film a full 5 stars if it hadn't had a few falters along the way...

Unlike funmi, I really, REALLY, hated a lot of the jokes in The Force Awakens. Sure, I'm up for some banter and one-offs here and there, but Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron is the sequel trilogy's equivalent of Jar Jar Binks... Actually, in my opinion, he's worse! He reeks with the bad writing that I've come to expect from Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Right from the get-go he starts off with a joke... He's so cocky, he's unlikable (just like Chris Pratt's Starlord from my least favorite film of all time) And, he doesn't really serve to help move the plot along...

Overall, I really, really, really loved this film! And, apart from the falterings with one character (ok, and a single line from Finn about half-way through, but, I actually like him, so, I'll let it slide) this is a pretty close-to-perfect movie. It doesn't drag, and yet, isn't just a battle fest with dull moments of dialogue thrown in in the middle... (Attack of the Clones, anyone?)

Before seeing Star Wars Episode VII, I'll admit, my love of George Lucas's creation had been at an all time low. And, even now, while other Sci-Fi's and Adventures take a bigger place in my heart, The Force Awakens really did awaken the force within me. It's made me remember why I loved Star Wars in the first place - and that truly is something magical.

I can't wait to see VIII!

No.

Calling it right now.

I didn't know Kylo ren was so strong with the force, with him being able to freeze blaster bolts and all. Also, doesn't he know Darth vader turned good? Shouldn't he be obsessed with the Emperor or something?

For the Rey Skywalker theorist, I'm going to throw a wrench in your thought process: Rey Kenobi

How do we feel about Rian Johnson doing the next one? I'm still on the fence.

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Those are some, uh, interesting thoughts Dyland. I'm afraid I don't agree, but still, it's actually refreshing to see people dare to criticise the film amid all the internet hype. I love the film, but it does have its flaws (I just don't agree on what they are I'm afraid).

I'd love it if somehow this could be true. It actually wouldn't surprise me if, between 3 and 4, Obi-Wan had found love in a hopeless place.

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