First Order vs The Resistance Battle It Out In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

By Aarati Shah, Christian Post Contributor Friday, October 16, 2015

The new footage from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" gives fans a glimpse of the one who is facing Kylo Ren in the snowy woods. The footage posted in the video was just posted to the official Star Wars Instagram account and shows Finn with the blue lightsaber in the end.

Nothing much is known about the plot of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' even though Star Wars 7 is expected to be a huge box office success. Till now, one teaser, one full trailer, and one behind-the-scenes feature has made the rounds that have left fans yearning for more.

What is out though are the details of the film's running time. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is 136 minutes long. It is expected to have a PG-13 rating world-wide.

In this film, three youngsters will continue the battle of the older generation. Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn, and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron will battle it out with four villains - Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver, and Supreme Lord Snoke, played by Andy Serkis, will be the main ones with the dark side of the Force. Lower in the villain hierarchy are Captain Phasma, played by Gwendoline Christie, and General Hux, played by Domhnall Gleeson.

Two new characters have been introduced, the first, a female, is Bazine, while the second character is the Crimson Corsair.

There is some significance attached to Luke Skywalker's old lightsaber. We see in the new footage that Finn has it. Even though inexperienced and starting out as a Stormtrooper, Luke's blue lighsaber might help him tide over the evil darkness of the red lightsaber.

Most part of the movie plot hinges on the battle between the two factions. On one side is the militaristic 'First Order,' an oppressive and tyrannical government. On the other side is a group of freedom fighters known as the Resistance. It had been revealed that Empire and the Rebel Alliance had been renamed as First Order and Resistance. This sounds very earthly while the previous had a grand spacey feel to it.

The events in the film might follow what happens after the Battle of Endor claims casualties on both sides and leads to the destabilization of the Empire and the chaos associated with it. Both sides regroup and start again with new names.

Stay tuned for more as we keep you posted with the latest news of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."