Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) by Kevin F — 25 May 2018

I liked it, but not enough to see it again.

This review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was written by Kevin F on 25 May 2018.

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

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