I thought it was pretty cool

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2017)

It followed along some of the plot drivers as the original series, which works with the new worlds, new characters and better special effects. I agree that the Finn plot line didn't really add much (and got a bunch of people killed), but it was entertaining.
As far as the Jedi stuff, the Force always wins, and Luke is right to point out the senselessness of trying to control it. Reys background is given, which helps explains Darth Vaders origin as well. One thing I thought when I was watching that fight on the salt planet, evidently the battle of Hoth wasn't well documented, because guys in trenches dont really work (there are a few things like this). But it was fun, entertaining, and had some unexpected twists and turns in it.