Echo what the rest said. Loved the first half of it (great new characters IMO), and story of good vs evil is allways gonna be predictable, but I litterally saw first original movie with its deathstar plot two days ago at work (lol), and a bot being bringer of secrets accidently meeting noob hero/heroine, I know its 30+ years inbetween, but this part being retold almost completely the same was bit less fun.
But all in all good, except for the poorly way the rushed ended was done, all the blowing up the death star...excuse me the 10 times larger then thats planet based death star...Scott Isaac was used for this? Weakest part of the movie. Also how lightsaber fight was finalized, not because she won, even if it felt forced, Kylo Ren still seemed like a capable but still junior level conflicted dark force character, as in he was litterally doubting if he had enough darkness in him, doubt enough to be flawed/weaker. He was even suggesting to train her instead of finishing her off, Vader level he aint. But more of the complaint is even if the choreo itself of the fights was fine, it was off because it lacked tension and enough urgency, felt boring. Hopefully in coming two movies it will be better, when both characters are more ready to go at it for real.
Also, I'm more of a background/continuation kinda freak, do you guys know any good books to recommend as build up for the movie/these events? Like something to kinda fill the void of the 30 years in this world. Dont suggest the games, they kinda old by now, Kotor ones