'twas OK, better than a lot, especially the prequels.

Rating: 7/10 (17 December 2015)

I agree with several posters that this is basically Episode 4 but with better acting and cinematography. I expect a very similar plot line for Episode 8 with Episode 5, but I'm *hoping* this was simply a bridge from the old to a new and better story line.
I hoped someone would have read the Timothy Zahn books and create a understandably likable dark lord which would resonate with the current zeitgeist. Nobody got my memo, apparently.
That said, I enjoyed the movie and it was worth the $15/ticket I spent.
I apparently have to say more. Not really sure I have much more to say (10 lines are the minimum).
Droids are cute.
Wookies are adorable.
Not sure what more I can say without spoiling.