better on 2nd viewing

Rating: 7/10 (19 December 2015)

Gave it a 2 after first viewing, but after a 2nd look I've changed my mind. i picked up on things I missed first time which has helped produce a more objective review. jj had to squeeze so much into this film to assist with the development of the next 2. he had to appeal to 2 sets of viewers - traditional fans whilst introducing new fans to the universe, a difficult balance, but think he just about did it. its exciting, it moves at pace and harrison ford and daisy ridley are excellent.
I still have some issues with it, for instance i wish we weren't dealing with another death star, but there are also plenty of mysteries yet to unveil.
I'm not a star trek fan and I went to see the new star trek films with star trek fans, they were disappointed on first viewing but I loved them. this is the same. go with a child's eyes without the past to colour your judgement and you'll feel better about judging it on its own merits.