As fans count down to the big day, critics are unleashing their reviews of the highly anticipated film.

And, those fans will be happy to hear, many of those reviews are positive.

You canread his full review here, and see below for what others thought ofThe Force Awakens.

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If only the same showcase was given to Carrie Fisher, who is woefully, inexcusably underused as Leia.

As for the new characters, Ridleys Rey is a dream.

She is feisty, endearingly awe-filled, capable and magnetic.

She is the new anchor.

She is our Luke, and shes much cooler than he ever was.

Specifically, into anIndiana Jonesrealm, which is mostly, but not entirely, to the good.

You are likely dead.

The three have the same heart and soul they ever did, with years adding lines and wisdom.

We just needed to see them again.

This is the character Ford will be remembered for.

And in Abrams hands,Force Awakensis three times bigger than its predecessors, sacrosanct and on steroids.

Mike Ryan,Uproxx: Whats most important here is the tone.The Force Awakensabsolutely nails the tone.

This feels like the firstStar Warsmovie since 1983.

Devin Faraci,BirthMoviesDeath: The Force Awakensis theStar Warsmovie for remix and remake culture.