Have just seen the deleted scenes and overall, yes disappointing. I did however like the short sequence of the X-Wings lifting off and then heading into lightspeed. It gave us a moment to ID some of the individual pilots and also gave us a moment set in space - something which TFA is rather lacking in. I also like the scene of Kylo searching the Falcon and then seeing the X-Wings arrive, I think that sets up the climax well, and also the cinematography and musical score is lovely in this scene (sometimes that is all the justification a moment needs).

I’d like to see a version of TFA that reincorporates these two brief scenes, although with the time counter that may prove impossible, however the other deleted scenes I feel do belong on the cutting room floor.