Review from a Fan and Realistic Point of View

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2015)

First of all, I created this account entirely to review this movie and give an explanation that most die-hard Star Wars fans should understand, as well as those who enjoy Star Wars in general and were looking forward to an excellent movie.
Without spoiling any details of the movie or revealing anything, I would like to touch on one of the most fundamental aspects of the movie that most people have varying opinions on.
"Heavily influenced by the old trilogy"
This movie has a high influence from the old trilogy, especially because of the actors we know from the previous films. Some people say it is way too much influenced, such as Kylo Ren being a masked villain with a cool voice, or there being similar references to the past such as a giant base that has a huge destructive power, etc.
But think about it from this way. If we had a completely new storyline, with only new characters, no influence from the old trilogy, and a bold new way to show Star Wars. We would most likely have the same disappointment as some people have with the Prequels. Too new ideas, concepts that seem weird, within more complaints.
What I am trying to say is, that with this film, and the way it ended as well as some events in the middle that had a huge impact on viewers.. This was by far the best way to give a continuation of the old trilogy, whilst tying in a new story yet to come, with new characters, new concepts, new villains, and an even more possibilities. We would never warm up to those new characters as easily, unless we had the old actors reprise their roles to give meaning to this galaxy.
In regards of screen writing and directing, this was the best anyone could've done with a Star Wars sequel, as it gave a perfect balance of old and new. The entire movie can be seen as a trailer to a universe yet to come, not as a just a sequel. It is a stepping stone for a future for Star Wars fans.