Really Nice Movie

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2017)

I went yesterday to see the movie. As per usual, I check Imdb scores plus see reviews to get a general opinion and I was confused, since I understood that the critics liked it and at the same time, the general crowd did not.
Upon seeing the movie, I was frankly quite amused. The actors were great in playing their respective roles. It was serious, but had moments of levity. The action was really enjoyable and visually entertaining and must I add that for the first time it is Star Wars, as in we get the most amount of space fight in a Star Wars movie ever.
However, it's not without its faults.
*HEAVY SPOILERS BELOW, DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN AND INTENT TO SEE THE MOVIE. SKIP THREE PARAGRAPHS BELOW FOR FINAL OPINION*
One issue I had is that Luke actually gives the BEST ACTION SCENE IN STAR WARS SO FAR and then dies. The payoff for such a nice scene was disappointing and it can easily take a fan from the movie.
For me, my biggest issue is Supreme Leader Snoke. While he looks a bit like the Emperor, Snoke is actually a lot more amusing. He is serious, yet funny and played by the talented actor Andy Serkis. I really liked how he clearly toyed with Rey and he reversed her saber Force Pull. However, this enjoyable character dies with less than 10 minutes of screentime.
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I understand that the diirector wanted to have something different and I accept the choices, but frankly, giving us something cool and then immediately putting something disappointing affects the movie's enjoyability.
I enjoyed the movie, but I can understand both how the critics liked it and how the fans did not. If one or two disappointing things don't affect your view on the film then you will probably enjoy the movie too.