Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is Certified Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes With 97% Positive Reviews

12/16/2015 10:49 am EST

If you're the type that needs mathematical justification from a faceless aggregator to justify seeing a movie you've been waiting three decades for, and likely purchased tickets for weeks ago, then you'll be happy to know that Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been certified fresh by Rotten Tomatoes.

The film is currently sporting a 97% positive rating, with a glowing "critical consensus:"

Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy.

ComicBook.com's own composite score currently has the film at a 92. You can read and watch our spoiler-free pair of reviews of Star Wras: The Force Awakens here.

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