Ignore those who say this is a "rip off"

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2015)

In no Galaxy can this movie be seen as a 1/10. Anyone who gives such a score is not "clear of nostalgia" or "a harsh critic", but some moron who got too hyped for the film and felt that it was going to be the best thing ever. This film is incredibly well made. The acting is good, the special effects are stunning, the practical effects aren't too obvious, the writing is excellent and the new characters I am now in love with.
Now of course, the main complaint seems to be the story. Ah yes, cause everybody remembers the original trilogy for its incredible, groundbreaking story. Admittedly the story of The Force Awakens is nothing new, but I felt that was deliberate. The film was clearly just there to ease us gently into JJ's upcoming trilogy, and it did so gracefully.
Besides, the original trilogy had loads of stupid moments in terms of story telling. (IV- the Death Star just happens to have a little tunnel that if a laser is shot into, blows up the ENTIRE station, VI- teddy bear army win against armed, and also trained, soldiers)
The point I'm trying to get across is yes the story of the Force Awakens isn't that great but that's not very important. In the original trilogy, the characters and the bizarre yet wonderful universe they are in are the focus. Last time story was tried to be put in focus, we got the prequels. I had an incredibly fun time with this movie. Ignore all 1/10 reviews because one element of a film being bad does not make it 1/10. (I would give this film an 8 critically. However, it brought me a lot of nostalgia so personally it's a 9 from me.)