Moments of greatness, inspired yet predictable

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2016)

Yes this was a decent and promising offering to the Star Wars series. Unfortunately the hype of the original trilogy will be hard to live up to. But this is definitely worth the watch and if people reviewed it a bit more objectively (i.e. not constantly comparing it to the originals), it would be a 7 or higher.
The plot might not be so original but nowadays most film plots lack originality. The character development is decent and the action sequences are great. Kylo Ren plays a great conflicted villain unlike the stereotype villains nowadays. The lead character, Rey, is someone who brings a charisma and presence on stage. The film as a whole really does keep true to the roots of the Star Wars series.