Return to the feeling of the OT

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2015)

I was blown away, I came in expecting it to be an alright movie, but it was fantastic. I'll keep it simple; the first 2/3 of the movie were great. Excellent story, visuals, characters, script, everything really just felt natural. Abrams avoids references to the prequels like the plague.
I'd say the thing that sold it for me was that the backgrounds looked painted and iconic, just like the backgrounds of the original trilogy. The movie also uses a good deal of practical effects, which was a pleasant surprise.
The plot went somewhat along the lines A New Hope, though. I wish they had been a little more original. Also, Rey is a bit of a Mary Sue; she can do anything the plot requires her to do and I hope this is mended in the future.
Overall, I give this movie an 8/10 (I voted 10/10 however because of all the 1/10s it's getting). Star Wars is finally back and I am absolutely satisfied.