Decently Neutral Review for Average People

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2018)

Definitely better than every prequel combined, unless we're laughing AT them.
It takes a few risks by implementing some new lore, but beyond that it's a thrilling time that keeps you on the edge of your seat by trying some story telling techniques not known in the Star Wars universe.
Some of the new techniques make it clunky and hard to like and result in plot holes for sure. Not to mention the lack-luster character arc of Finn that could have been something incredible.
But it was overall fun, keeping me at the edge of my seat, landing a few jokes, and having some of the coolest battles in the franchise.
In the end I'm glad that they pushed boundaries and dared to be bold in their choices, as I fear the art of the movie world is slowly dying, and being replaced by template genres, only out to make a buck so someone can get paid.