It was fun! Even if a bit redundant. (Spoilers Ahead)

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2015)

I thoroughly enjoyed this film even in it's most preposterous moments.
I did see all six of the original movies in the theater and found this very nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.
I am happy that they preserved the look and feel of the original movies instead of going CGI crazy (which could have been easily done). And while you could tell Lucas wasn't at the helm (I feel Lucas' pacing and transitions were much cleaner/smoother than JJ's) it still worked in it's own wonky way.
I will rejudge this film when the sequels have played themselves out.
In my opinion, the movie is a set up than anything. It introduced new characters and gave us old(er) folks a (final in some cases) nostalgic taste of the old ones. And it provided endless opportunities to create fresh and (re)freshed story lines.
Likewise, I will always keep in mind that this isn't Pulp Fiction, Fully Metal Jacket, Chinatown, Easy Rider or some other classic film.
But, I do agree with some of the masses - blowing up another large imperial weapon using X-Wing fighters with a side-order of sabotage because a droid ran away with mission critical data a bit of rehash. But, that shouldn't ruin the move or take away from the level of effort required to create the film, the costumes, the sets that are an order of magnitude more than any film today, CGI or not.
And while I can see some disappointment coming from this I can't see the hate.
It's Star Wars - it's almost all rehash.
Even the first trilogy had two Death Stars. And all three movies included a lightsaber duel that generally was near or at the the end of the movie. And the second trilogy had lightsaber battles at the end or near the end of each movie, yet again. Almost every movie had a damsel in some level of distress.
I think Rey's ability to fly the Millennium Falcon, use Jedi mind tricks and wield a lightsaber the way she did was way over the top, unless she's the strongest Jedi since Darth Vader (maybe another grandchild?), but it didn't change my overall opinion of the movie. It was fun! If these failings as a film truly make you dislike it, then don't buy tickets to the next one.
But for what it is - I think it's great.
This is a science fiction movie designed to be fun where people can root for the good guys or the bad guys.
It's an upgraded version of the Sunday afternoon dubbed over martial arts flicks we all used to watch in the 70s and 80s.
I will say, if I see another death star, starkiller or similar large round object with a massive gun, I might wait for video.
As previously noted, I believe JJ needs to work on pacing (which shouldn't come as a shock to anyone). I couldn't take in all the subtleties because it was too fast.
JJ please don't Jar Jar Binks this.
I think that's enough for now.