should have, nothing say he would not have ( i think in the book extended universe he does). i reckon Rey is a grandchild of Anakin either way, being niece of Solo would be enough to explain much. don't buy this Kenobi idea, not sure why anyone gives it any time, she's clearly too young and...
because theres a bit more about her, she's clearly able to handle herself and adept at technical things. shes aware of the force so at least has an idea what might be possible. it is layed on too thick, but she's not as wet as Luke, who managed to get over the loss of uncle and aunt in the...
well, the debate on the matter, would suggest for many (not yourself) this is a problem. not suggesting an explaination of driod standby procedures, in line with the reply above yours, i think it just needed a more clear and marked interaction between BB8 and R2 on their encounter, say a...
the first Star Wars has gapping plot holes, not least that farm boy takes up with old codger on mission to save a princess... etc. as long as the story arc from here to there works, who cares? (the main problem with the prequal was they created more holes as they desperately retro-fit that...
JJ Abrams has gone on record that he doesn't believe in re-edit a Directors cut, though studios are known to overrule artistic principles. as i understand it, reading the novelisation will tell you most if not all that was cut.
before commiting to 2.5hrs, is this a real history acknowledging maybe even explaining the original plots and story, or revisionist history that maintains the pretense that George always wanted to do a trilogy for the first films and wanted to do the backstory of Vader first but couldnt sell...