Fun movie. Enjoy it for what it is

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 2017)

I won't go into a critique.
The movie was enjoyable. Don't forget what movies are. Is it TESB? no. Is it even TFA? no. Am I disappointed? No. I was entertained. There were parts of it where I was left holding the bag. wondering what we were doing. So what?
My theory: This is a set up for the next one. Sorry. You came here and they set you up for the next one. It makes sense though. JJ and Rian are compelling you to watch more. We have some unsolved mysteries that MOST fans think are solved. Why? You are not listening to your inner voice and watching subtle clues. Captain Phasma. Han Solo. The HOLE in the middle of "Luke's" planet. These all lead to more questions. Some are easy to dismiss, but everyone forgot IMMEDIATELY that Rey didn't kill Kylo. WHY? Captain Phasma KNOWS Finn. HOW? Why would she care? She's not dead. Luke alluded to Han still BEING with Kylo. WHY? The fact that the books are with Rey and she stole them. Come on people, quit being so reactive and unobserved "fans".
Did you have fun or not? Is it a stand alone? I don't think so. Don't dismiss it. These threads are going to bear fruit (or sweaters) in the next movie that JJ and Rian combine efforts for.
My son turned me on to Luke's two sun horizon Tatooine return. We aren't to the end yet. Kylo hasn't been killed by Rey or Luke. He didn't kill his mom. There is still hope.