I agree with you. I thoroughly enjoyed the film, though I thought the pacing was a bit too break neck. I'm hoping that the next installment gives us more time to develop the characters and experience some dialog. flagamuffin is right about Carrie Fischer, her acting feels stiff but that is likely as much to do with her plastic surgery than anything. Still, I liked seeing her.

It's hard for me to imagine seeing this without expectations. Mine were high and JJ delivered. Is it a predictable plot? Um yeah. How many times can they blow up a Death Star? I mean... Come on. Still, I felt like I was in the Star Wars universe.

Does Kylo look like a Skywalker? Um, no. Still, I thought he was perfect in the roll.

The moment with Rey and Chewie taking off together was beautiful.

The end though? The lady 30 seconds were pure cheese. I hated seeing Luke. I thought the overhead camera shit circling the island was weird and contrived. Rey and Finn were great Po too. I'm most encouraged by the fact that all of my favorite people/actors in the film weren't old school cast but newbies.

Future is bright!