Go for it, maybe even try out 4DX

Rating: 8/10 (22 December 2015)

To start with what's important, it's a good movie !
Watch it by yourself, watch it with your family, watch it because you've been waiting for it for years, watch it because everybody else is and you're curious, watch it high, watch it however you want and you will not regret it. I watched it in 4DX, for example, and enjoyed it.
It's the kind of movie that takes you there: likable characters (both old and new), enjoyable story with a few subplots and a few surprises and, most importantly, an amazing visual experience. All that trivia about how JJ made an effort to use real models at the expense of CGI really makes sense when you see it: for me, that's the best part of the movie. And that's great, because that's what you expect from a Star Wars movie.
Truth be told, the story line is not the most original one and there's nothing really revolutionary about it. However, I think most people, like myself, will find that gives it a nice familiarity, especially the millions of fans of the original trilogy. YES, you'll quickly find the movie goes in familiar direction but, guess what, you won't mind being taken along for the ride.
Go for it !
WHAT WAS 4DX LIKE ?
This was also my first 4DX experience (Cineworld, Crawley, England).
I enjoyed it but you can tell the concept is still in its infancy.
The way I see it, everything extra that's happening in 4DX should complement the film in a symbiotic way, you shouldn't really notice it. It's not like that right now and the 4DX seems like a show on it's own. You can't miss it, it's very "in your face", most of the times literally.
So what is actually happening ? Well, the seats move, lean, shake vibrate, and nudge you in the back, you get wind blown into your face, smells (Star Wars only had one smell that matched images of burning and exploding stuff), air jets near your ears that are triggered to simulate bullets flying by, flashes to complement explosions, air jets behind your legs and water sprayed into your face to simulate rain. And, of course, the 3D.
Like I said, I found it enjoyable, but it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea. If you just want to sit back and enjoy the movie then I'm sure it can get really annoying once the novelty of it wears off.
For me, the best thing about 4DX was that it really got me excited about what a movie going experience will be like in the not-so- distant future. The whole concept will obviously improve and with things like Oculus Rift making the headlines I think we're in for some really cool experiences.
P.S. Don't leave your jacket on the seat in front of you, that's where the water comes from and it will get soaked, like mine :)