Film Review: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

What is high level Jedi-ism? What is the Force? In Star Wars, it refers to the ability of a high level martial-artist-knight, a Jedi—to use supernormal abilities.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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“May the Force be with you!” That catch phrase has captivated American pop culture since the dawn of Star Wars, in 1977.

It’s the real reason this franchise commands such a legion of fans; why the latest Star Wars just broke the all-time box office record ($517 million global). We'll return to the Force.

Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) Resistance X-wing starfighter-pilot, in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (David James/2015 Lucasfilm Ltd./Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) Resistance X-wing starfighter-pilot, in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" David James/2015 Lucasfilm Ltd./Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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