(SPOILER FREE) Not bad, but it could've been a lot better.

Rating: 7/10 (17 December 2015)

First of all, this is my first review and English is not my native language so please forgive me for any typos and bad grammar.
My relationship with Star Wars is pretty average. I didn't grow up with the original trilogy since I was born in '94 so I never had the pleasure of watching one of modern cinema's greatest creations on the original big screen.
Personally, I'm not a huge sci-fi fan. But I'm really sad I never got the OG Star Wars experience. It saddens me because I do not know exactly how to feel after I leave the theatre. The feeling I was left with after the curtains went down was rather odd. It felt like having sex for the first time. It was awkward, I didn't know what exactly to expect and after it was over, I didn't know if I liked it or not. The difference is, as I'm writing this review, I still remember losing my virginity, but Star Wars Episode VII is more of a drunken blur.
However, the movie wasn't bad. The overall design was really pretty, but not really original. The costumes, makeup, SFX and whatnot was really similar to the original designs from 1977.
As for the plot, it was clear what the intention and thoughts behind writing of the script was. I think it's too early to judge the other upcoming films in this series based on this movie alone. I believe the script was written as it was on purpose in order to be able to continue expanding the Star Wars universe.
The acting wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I feel like it was due to the script and not the actors alone though, Some acts were better than others of course. I personally really enjoyed John Boyega's Denzel Washington impression and Adam Driver's Severus Snape from Harry Potter.
The thing that disappointed me the most about this movie was how the older characters were re-introduced and how weak some of the new, especially the evil ones were. It felt very forced and rushed. I was also really disappointed in how the characters developed throughout the film, and how they lacked charm. The Han Solo from 1977 still makes me all tingly and blushing. That's what I want from a character. A good character should be able to move around emotions within people who watch the movie. I'm sad nothing like that happened this time around.
The second thing that really bothered me was how "unrealistic" the plot was. I know! To expect realism from a Star Wars movie, absurd! But yes. The plot was at times so unrealistic and stupid it made me uncomfortable and I had to close my eyes or do the faceplam. Even the scenery was at times unrealistic. I mean, I know it's a sci-fi world, but is a little dirty clothing too much to expect from people who are supposed to live in the desert?
You have to watch it for yourself to really know if it's good or bad. I have faith in JJ Abrams and I do believe this movie was sacrificed in order to be able to create even better movies to come. My advice; don't judge too much based on this movie.