Arts & Entertainment
VIDEO REVIEW: Will Star Wars Awaken a New Generation of Fans?
Nearly 40 years after the first Star Wars film, the final trilogy launches with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
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- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- PG - 13, 135 min, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Opening (USA) Dec. 18, 2015
- Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams
The Force has awakened in dedicated Star Wars fans. They’ve already purchased more than $100 million in pre-sale tickets, setting a new record.
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Directed by J.J. Abrams, “The Force Awakens” is a rare cinematic gem of pure ecstasy.
The saga continues set 30 years after Episode VI. Luke Skywalker is missing, and the galaxy is in chaos. Moviegoers are in for a treat as they see the main cast of the movie franchise: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Peter Mayhew.
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Watch the above movie review and learn about the new characters of the series: Daisy Ridley’s Rey, John Boyega’s Finn, and Oscar Isaac’s Poe – and the whereabouts of Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker.
- You can also order your tickets in advance here to plan your holiday viewing. (We hear they make great gifts.)
Photo Credit: Disney Pictures
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