The characters and cast were terrific! Loved the characters, which are way more interesting than the ones in the prequels. And the acting was great, a vast improvements on the acting in the prequels. So top-marks for characters and acting!

Special effects and pacing are also fantastic, really captured the feel of the originals and looks both beautiful and real, in a way that the prequels failed to do.

Entertainment value - it's gripping, not doubt, really grabs your emotions and holds your attention - it's a combination of the fast paced action and adventure combined with great characters.

Unfortunately, the movie is very disappointing in some critical aspects.

The film itself was more or less a carbon-copy of a 'New Hope', and aspects of the plot made no sense it all. The 'Starkiller Base' is ludicrous - here's a super-weapon that's many many more times than a death-star - a 'killer ray' that can wipe out any planet remotely? Come on! Defies all laws of physics and economics - how on Earth could the First Order have mustered the resources and technology to create this ? Rey being able to wield light-sabers expertly and perform powerful Jedi mind-tricks with no obvious training is totally inconsistent with everything known about the force in the Lucas universe.

Characters: A+
Acting: A
Special Effects: A
Entertainment: A-
Originality: F
Plotting and narrative logic: F

Really entertaining and enjoyable, but not a masterpiece. I give it 8/10 (or 4 out of 5 stars).