What's with all the bad reviews. Great Movie!!!

Rating: 9/10 (6 January 2016)

What did people expect? I can't believe all the bad reviews. This film has everything it needs to be entertaining and that's what movies are all about.
The art direction and set/production design are brilliant. If you want to feel like you are in another galaxy, this is the film for you. The direction and pacing are also top-rate. I wasn't bored once, not once. And for me, I usually look at my watch at least once during a show. Not here. It all ended too quickly. I wanted more.
Taken out of context, apart from the other Lucas-driven Star Wars films, this is a great space adventure film. The cast is very good and featured some new faces that are not household names (as well as some who are). This enables the viewer to get 'into' the characters without a prior conception interfering with the current story. The special effects and visualization are as good as any 'space' movie ever.
Taken within the Star Wars saga, this is a worthy continuation of the first 3 films. There are enough references to the older films to keep the faithful in touch with their inner Jedi. May the force be with you. And may the sequel happen soon!