<P> Conversely, Matt Goldberg of Collider described the character as "the bar - owner / Yoda stand - in / exposition mouthpiece" and wrote, "What could have been a strong addition to the franchise instead reeks of the film's attempt to mimic what works well in the previous movies ." </P> <P> The Force Awakens received seven Visual Effects Society Award nominations, including one for Outstanding Animated Performance in a Photoreal Feature for Maz Kanata . Nyong'o was nominated for a 2016 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal . </P>

Who plays the trader in the force awakens