Ive seen TFA twice and I loved it more the 2nd time around! Here’s my take. I agree about the ANH/ROTJ flavor this film has, but I loved the way it was executed, creating all sorts of mystery, intrigue and plenty of exciting questions to be answered, PLUS X-WINGS, I LOOOOOVE X-Wings! Concerning the Rey/Ren conflict, IMO Ren was physically handicapped by Chewy’s BFG shot to the lower gut and also Finn got in a lick during their brief duel. I thought Ren did pretty good against Rey considering those injuries and the profuse blood loss. Snoke also mentioned Ren never encountered a challenge as great as going up against Solo and TR. Rey’s FULL awakening occurred when Ren/Rey have their swords crossed with Ren bearing down and starting to physically overpower Rey. After closing her eyes she heeds maz’s advice and makes herself a full ally with the force and to the light side. I dont think rey wouldve been able to defend against an unwounded, full powered Ren. IMO the injuries/blood loss and fatigue weakened the dark side and cost Ren that battle. Poe Dameron is a Stud and a half! Seeing the x-wing fleet in action nearly brought tears to my eyes and a huge lump in my throat! Seeing Han die the way did under the circumstances made me gasp the 1st viewing! i cant remember that last time i did that in a theater and was so drawn into a story! During the 2nd viewing I could feel the fatherly pain in Hans eyes when he sees Ren, talks about him to Leia and final confrontation. I could feel the love he has for his son and the desperate sincerity in his words when trying to lure Ren back. When I saw the impalement again, I needed a napkin to wipe my eyes. The Starkiller/DS3 plot may not be original but it gets the ball rolling. I look forward to watching TFA many more times, and cant wait for questions answered and mysteries unraveled in further episodes!