Kepling said:
The way Han and Chewie were introduced wasn’t bad, but after they step off the MF it just goes down hill.

I disagree in terms of characterization but the Rathtar scene wasn’t that good from an entertainment stand point.

I can agree with that, but it’s another case of being poorly written, could have been handled better.

Can you elaborate please?

Giant pig creature on Jakku - Bad practical effect

Not the best but not bad either

Unkar Plutt - Bad practical effect mixed with bad CG

Kind of agree

Maz Kanata - Bad CG

I disagree. Her CGI was good (better than I remember when watching it in the theaters) but she didn’t have to be CGI

Rathtars - Bad CG

Agree

Snoke - Bad CG

Another case of me thinking that when in theaters but was greatly surprised when I saw the Blu-Ray for the first time. He actually looks pretty good but just like for Maz it didn’t have to be all CGI.

The creature on the mechanical steed that captures BB-8 - Bad Practical Effect

Vehemently disagree

The “space” battles over Takodana and SKB - over the top misuse of CG

Doesn’t matter to me. It looked real and that’s all that matters.

During the battle over Takodana, when Finn stops to watch the dogfight, the end of that sequence some storm troopers in front of a wall get blown up by a X-wing - Really bad and noticeable CG

Don’t remember.