Just moments later, the whole fucking movie stops in mid-sequence, so Kylo and Finn can look across the battlefield at each other for no reason at all. Could you ever imagine Vader stopping in his tracks to give a random stromtrooper two fucks of time? Is Finn really such a poorly fleshed out character that we need artificial moments like these to spotlight his importance?

Um, no reason at all? Kylo sensed and/or saw that FN did not fire at all. A Stormtrooper not doing what he’s supposed to be doing is something would catch your eye.

But he stops everything he’s doing so he can look up and go “yippee” and laud Poe Dameron’s piloting skills.

I mean yeah, when you thought you were pinned down, some heroes come in for the rescue. I think I’d be thankful and praise whomever came to save the day too.

Also, why does the Resistance not treat Finn with any suspicion whatsoever? Poe and Finn are friends immediately?

Uh, Finn bailed Poe out of abduction early on in the film. Finn SHOT at his own former troopers as Poe tried to free the Tie Fighter. And also, Finn helped out to fight against the First Order when they laid siege on Maz’s place. What could had Finn done that would lead to suspicion at this point? Not to also mention, Finn is walking with Han Solo, and anyone walking with Han on friendly terms I’m sure wins some major street cred.

Regarding Finn with the lightsaber. Yes, I agree, he shouldn’t be skilled with one. Guess what? He isn’t! Han had to save Finn from that melee trooper. Finn never killed anyone with that saber.