Blu-ray Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records upon its debut to become the cinematic event of a generation with over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1, and coming home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5.

Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.

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What can I say? With the help of the Force, Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records upon its debut. It's the highest grossing movies of all time and with good reasons.

I'm positive most of us have watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Some of us, like myself, have watched the movie more than once. I cannot imagined a fan being disappointed with the story line, let alone not be happy to see the gang back with new fierce characters. One cannot watch this movie and not be astonished by the epicness. It should be a crime if you do so.

As I sat at home with my family experiencing Star Wars: The Force Awakens for another viewing, I couldn't help but be blown away, yet again. With such high definition and spectacular sounds, watching this at home felt like being at the movie theater. The colors are so vivid, then deep and warm, then it changes to another filter. I love how they set the mood according to the settings and even the soundtrack was on point. The effects, the CGI and the costumes were all real. This film was well executed that you feel like you're there. Everything was done with such care and the high quality details goes unnoticeable. Obviously, one of the many reasons why it did so well.

My favorite part of this film are the cast. I love them each individually. They're so amazing that each and one of their character stand out. I loved watching the Bonus section, as we were able to get some glimpse of Daisy's audition video. I loved how she is able to mimic the very same characteristic into the big filmed. How she delivered such talent. The way she shed tears while auditioning, gosh, I had goosebumps while watching her short clip. I wish we could get the rest. Also, I loved how BB8 is maneuver! Never did I think of the possibility that a man would be running around after him. I laughed so hard while watching this. I thought he was controlled electronically. And the fact that there is so many of of them... why not spare one for me?

Overall, Star Wars: The Force Awakens lived up to the hype. This film is simply amazing and the Blu-ray enables you to re-live the moment you first watched the film. So if you haven't purchase your Blu-ray or DVD, I highly suggest you do. Spend time with your family and friends and enjoy this phenomenal film.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Run Time: 135 minutes

Directed By: J.J Abrams

Produced By: J.J Abrams, Bryan Burk, Kathleen Kennedy

Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt, George Lucas

Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Max vo Sydow, Peter Mayhew, Gwendoline Christie

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence

Genres: Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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The Galactic Empire was defeated thirty years ago. The Galaxy is now facing a new threat: a new faction named the First Order. Their main mission is to rule the Galaxy and destroy all who oppose them. Their commander is a ruthless, mysterious, powerful Sith, Kylo Ren. Kylo has an ambition to find and kill the last Jedi who is able to restore order and revive the Jedi ways, Luke Skywalker. Luke's unknown location is also a main concern for General Leia Organa, a General from the Resistance that now trying to find him too. Han Solo and Chewbacca meet some new companions: Finn, a defective First Order Stormtrooper, and Ray, a scavenger from the Jakku planet who acquired Lukes location through a BB-8 rolling droid. This unexpected team is forced not only to fight and resist the First Order, but also to find Luke Skywalker.

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Including new in-depth bonus offering fans the chance to experience more

Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars:The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. Bonus features include*:

• Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary.

• The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script.

• Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Warsuniverse.

• Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life.

• Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren.

• John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Warsand The Force Awakens.

• ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.

• Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Warsfans all over the globe to help others.

• Plus Deleted Scenes

* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

Star Wars: The Force Awakens saw the eagerly anticipated reteaming of original Star Wars stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, along with Anthony Daniels, the only actor to have been in all seven Star Wars films, and Peter Mayhew. The returning cast was joined by newcomer Daisy Ridley, who beat out fierce competition to take the principal role of Rey; BAFTA Rising Star Award winner John Boyega (Attack the Block, Imperial Dreams) as reluctant stormtrooper Finn; Emmy® nominee Adam Driver (Lincoln, Girls) as the villainous Kylo Ren, and Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Bourne Legacy) as Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Lucasfilm president and eight-time Academy Award® nominee Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams, along with his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, are the film’s producers.

Having established a musical legacy with his iconic scores for the previous six films in the Star Wars Saga, acclaimed composer John Williams returned to score Star Wars: The Force Awakens, ultimately garnering his 50th Oscar® nomination for it.

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE RUN TIME: Approximately 136 min.
RATING: PG-13 in U.S.; PG in CE; G in CF
ASPECT RATIO: Blu-ray Feature Film = 2.40:1, DVD Feature Film = 2.40:1
AUDIO:
• Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
• DVD = English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio Language Tracks
LANGUAGES: English, French & Spanish
SUBTITLES: English SDH, French & Spanish

ABOUT STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS:

Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt.

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