The wait is over, and the Force is back in a big, big way.
Thursday marked opening day for what might be the most anticipated film ever. With record-setting pre-opening ticket sales, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is on track to have the biggest December opening ever this weekend.
Here’s a taste of what critics are saying:
The New York Times: “It’s good! Delivers the Thrills.” MORE
The Hollywood Reporter: “The Force is back. Big time.” MORE
ABC News: “A happy weekend for fans of a galaxy far, far away.” MORE
San Francisco Gate: “Best sequel yet.” MORE
US Magazine: “It’s a victory for the masses.” MORE
Rolling Stone: “It's everything the kid in us goes to the movies for.” MORE
Rotten Tomatoes: “Believe the hype.” MORE
If you’ve not yet seen the film and are hiding out in seclusion to avoid spoilers, you can safely use your desktop or mobile device by downloading Force Block, the Google Chrome extension that alerts you to potential movie details with this message: “The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of spoilers.”
Enjoy The Force Awakens, and may the Force be with you.