Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) by Anna K — 31 Mar 2018

Great introduction into a new sequel that will finally show us something beyond the Skywalker family drama!

This review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was written by Anna K on 31 Mar 2018.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has generally received very positive reviews.

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