The Force Awakens
The Force Awakens is a 2015 American epic space opera film directed by J. J. Abrams, written by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Abrams. It is the seventh installment in the Star Wars film series, and the first film in the sequel trilogy. The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. The film follows Rey, a young scavenger who is thrust into a conflict between the Resistance and the First Order, a fascist regime that has emerged from the ashes of the Galactic Empire.
The Force Awakens was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $2 billion worldwide against a production budget of $245 million. It was the highest-grossing film of 2015, and the third-highest-grossing film of all time. The film received five nominations at the 88th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Film Editing.
The Force Awakens was praised for its action sequences, visuals, performances, and story. It was also praised for its diversity, with three of the four main characters being women and two being people of color. The film was criticized for its similarities to the original Star Wars film, A New Hope, but these criticisms were generally outweighed by the positive reviews.
The Force Awakens is a successful film that has revived the Star Wars franchise. It is a fun, exciting, and well-made film that is sure to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.