Supercut Reveals How J.J. Abrams Highlighted Rey's Loneliness In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was — as so many suspected — a huge success. The movie crushed box office records and cruised comfortably to $2 billion worldwide, becoming the third highest grossing movie of all time. But not only did audiences love it, critics adored it too. It was a return to the excitement and adventure of the original franchise; a well crafted film with carefully drawn characters and plenty of heart. The question now is if the plethora of forthcoming sequels and spinoffs can keep up the momentum.

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To do so, it wouldn’t hurt if the next films kept up the craftsmanship and attention to detail that director J.J. Abrams brought to the proceedings. ‘The Force Awakens,’ like so many blockbusters these days, is loaded with easter eggs, familiar characters, and plenty of homage (maybe the film’s biggest weakness). But what separates...