This was amazing.

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2016)

The movie is amazing! It binds you into the chair. The characters are amazing, the story is well written. The fight scenes both on the ground and in space are beautiful.
Nothing is forced, everything as it should be. The movie is credible, it fits both for SW and normal viewers. I'm not sure of plot holes or small things etc, have to wait for smarter viewers.
A movie experience from which you can walk out happily and satisfied. It's a fine movie. May the force be with you, always.
..as it seems I still need two more lines to make this an acceptable review. So.. The weather effects were amazing. The darkness was Star Wars like, and not the blind darkness you see in most movies. I know the critics like that because it's "realistic", but I didn't bought my ticket to stare at a black blank canvas for two hours.
The weapon fire and weapon usage really improved. I like how it has a soul. It's not just the effect, but the shooting itself. Really good. What else? The star ship! Most space movies love to be small on the variety, but this! A real fan service for Star Wars fans, and for sci-fy lovers the better. You can see so many different vehicles! Both in space and on the landing pads. One can believe that armies are fighting not just x wings and tie fighters.