Best Characters In Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This list compiles the best characters featured in J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated 2015 space opera film, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (Episode VII).
Kyle Ren, also known as Ben Solo, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Kylo Ren commands the First Order with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber. Ren first appeared in 2015's Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia, was... read more One of the biggest surprises of this movie. I was afraid that he was going to be a typical badass villain with a menacing lightsaber, look, and voice without much background. Oh boy, was I wrong.
Kylo Ren may be a badass, but he's also a very emotional, intriguing, intimidating, and compelling villain. He feels conflicted, desires to return to the light side but doesn't have the courage to, and kills his father Han Solo, which added more to the emotional drama between Han and Leia. He also idolizes his grandfather Darth Vader (or Anakin Skywalker).
That's how you make a great villain. He has the makings of being a true competitor to Darth Vader.
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, Han and his co-pilot, Chewbacca, become involved in the Rebel Alliance which opposes the Galactic Empire. He is primarily portrayed by Harrison Ford. Han Solo served as the focus of the 2018 film Solo: A Star... read more Han Solo only appeared in the first of the three movies, and his scenes were still better than all the other characters' scenes. His death gave us the shock and violence we got used to seeing in Star Wars, and it was an iconic moment.
Han Solo was the greatest thing to have ever happened in the history of Star Wars. He's my hero. Unlike other characters in the franchise, he was always the cool guy we all know and love. He's the best.
Still the best. But out of the new characters, I would say Rey, even though she's overpowered and kind of broke the Force, in my opinion.
Rey is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by British actress Daisy Ridley. First appearing as the central character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet Jakku when she was a child, and later becomes involved with the Resistance's... read more Rey is incredible. She is cool. Her story fascinated me. As a child, she was left on Jakku and managed to survive until the age of 19, when she leaves with Finn and the Millennium Falcon.
She is a great pilot, even though no one taught her. She constantly proves that she can be better than others, especially the guys. She leaves without her parents ever returning and starts fighting alongside the Resistance. She had some personal lows, like when Finn tried to leave. I think she likes him, either as a friend or maybe as something more, I don't know.
Later, she is kidnapped by Ren and escapes on her own. Minutes later, she watches Han Solo die and is devastated. Then Finn falls into a coma, and she has to fight Ren and get away. Later, she has to leave Finn again, and considering that she whispers, "We'll see each other again. I feel it. Thank you, my friend." as she kisses him on the forehead, I think she really likes him. Maybe there is something more to come.
FN-2187 (Finn) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens in which he is a stormtrooper for the First Order who flees and turns against it after being shocked by their cruelty in his first combat mission. He is portrayed by English... read more Out of everyone in The Force Awakens, I think Finn is my favorite character. We have always seen stormtroopers as goons who shoot badly, but Finn showed that not every stormtrooper wants to be one. John Boyega did a fantastic job playing this character, and I can't wait to see him in Episode 8.
Rey, unfortunately, in my opinion, is a Mary Sue. Kylo Ren, unfortunately, is a Vader wannabe. But Finn? He is 100% unique! Everything about him is so different from everyone else, plus he is really funny! Well, Rey and he are both funny.
Chewbacca, nicknamed "Chewie", is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. A Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is the co-pilot of the Millenuim Falcon alongside his best friend Han Solo. Chewbacca was portrayed by Peter Mayhew in the Original Trilogy. He shot Kylo in the gut, then went on a rampage, which was my favorite moment aside from the lightsaber duel at the end.
Give the Wookie your vote since no one will give him a medal or a hug!
Poe Dameron is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, he is portrayed by Oscar Isaac.
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character appearing as the central protagonist of the original film trilogy, and as a supporting character in the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He is portrayed by Mark Hamill.
Captain Phasma is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Gwendoline Christie. Introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Phasma is the commander of the First Order's force of stormtroopers. Amazing character if you read the Phasma book. Phasma's iconic, never-before-seen armor made me really interested in her. I like the idea of Phasma being a female villain, as you don't really see that in Star Wars. I was disappointed to see Phasma's screen time in The Force Awakens, but I'm glad that they at least added her to the movie.
Princess Leia Organa, later known as General Leia Organa, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher.
BB-8 or Beebee-Ate is a droid character in the Star Wars franchise, first appearing in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. BB-8 is a great addition to the Star Wars movies, especially in number 7 (The Force Awakens). He helps to hide the information that leads to Luke Skywalker, and I also like how he runs/rolls! It's really funny!
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R2-D2 or Artoo-Detoo is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas, who appears in the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the sequel trilogy.
General Armitage Hux is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. First introduced in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, he is portrayed by Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson.
C-3PO is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. A protocol droid, interpreter, and best friend of R2-D2, C-3PO was built by a young Anakin Skywalker, later serving alongside Anakin's children, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. C-3PO appeared in each film of the Skywalker Saga, portrayed... read more
Supreme Leader Snoke is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Snoke served as the mysterious leader of the First Order. Supreme Leader Snoke is a CGI character voiced and performed by Andy Serkis. A character who resembles a cross between Voldemort from Harry Potter and Gollum from Middle-earth. His true identity is not known. He could be any character from the past movies, spin-offs, and games, and he's the "Supreme Leader" of the First Order.
So much mystery surrounds Snoke.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, played by Sir Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars space opera franchise created by George Lucas, first appearing in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back. He is portrayed by Frank Oz.
Maz Kanata is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, she is a CGI character voiced and performed through motion capture by Lupita Nyong'o. She's an orange and weaker version of Yoda, mixed with E.T. in looks. She brought Rey toward a nightmare tunnel. You should feel bad for her after her castle got destroyed by the First Order.
Funniest character in the movie!
