[Fighting Banana Slug]

Really enjoyed the movie. I thought the casting was excellent and the dialogue was much better than the prequels. They captured the heart of the first set, with good banter and strong characters to build upon. It felt like Star Wars

I think the negatives were a necessary evil to reset the series. Too much exposition, but they needed to give some of the backstory to new viewers and connect the dots between old and new characters. I have no problem paying homage to the original, but please, please, no more death-star type super weapons with easily defeated design flaws. That issue, was the biggest one for me.

I think there is a chance that the next one will be better. No need for as much exposition and references/copying of the old material. I would hope/expect for:
-more interaction between Finn and Poe. Seemed like great buddy/buddy potential there
-I assume there will be a love interest with Rey (shwing!) and Finn or Poe. I am guessing Poe, as there seems to be a Leia/Han potential dynamic. Not sure they were in any scenes together, though
-Kylo getting more badass, as he learns his badass craft. I thought his weakness and temper tantrums were awesome and necessary in this one.
-More Luke. Actually worried about that part, as Hamill is horrible in the first episodes. Not sure he can actually act (other than he is excellent at whining).