A few more thoughts: I’ve noticed how this film mirrors the original - almost too much, in fact. I don’t know if this was what George’s idea was when he presented his rhyme and stanzas theory. Even the prequels were just a bit more subtle than that!

Waayyy too much. I felt it was weak story telling. A very beautiful look to the film though. It nailed the atmosphere.

Oscar Isaac should have just told BB-8 to save himself so it takes off into the desert. Rey should have been having dreams about Jedi’s early in the film and know about them too. There should have been statues of Luke in places. The legend of Luke Skywalker defeating the Empire is told by everyone. Han likes to remind people he was pretty important too. The Empire should have been crushed and people have not heard from them in years (Like the Cylons) and the First Order is bringing back order to the Galaxy. Kylo Ren is at the helm. The Emperor visits him as a ghost in his dreams. The film should have turned into a detective story with Oscar Isaac, Finn, Rey, Han and Chewie all trying find Luke. R2 should have been with Luke. NOOOO Death Star type function. It all ends at a Jedi temple and Luke isn’t there. Kyle fights Finn and Rey and stabs Han. Luke shows up to save the day but doesn’t kill Kylo because one, he’s his nephew and two, Hans asks Luke to save his son and bring him back from the dark side. End movie.