To the whole angry fan thing, there is a position where one can be a fan, be disappointed if things do not go the direction hoped for
as a fan (and honestly be OK with that), but still have legitimate issues with technical matters of history, character, story, and progression.
The trailer was better than the previous for me. It had a similar feel to the opening of
The Phantom Menace trailer with Qui-Gon in the wooded area where he meets jar Jar. Not as magical, but a nice throw back to the vibe. Visuals were pretty grand showcasing some very nice environmental CGI with those crashing waves. I'm not so jazzed about horses in space, but it could be fine. Just felt out of place for a trailer. The emotional tug of C-3PO was a nice touch but ima scream if Gandalf called it right lol. I'm trying not to be cynical. I'm glad to see our heroine doing some work in the opening shots. Or running away from something. Either way. I kind of felt the "People keep telling me they know me; no one does." was a statement directed to said angry fans, but maybe I'm reading too much into it. That could be a hint that J.J. has some reveal to come for her that might counter some fan frustrations. Maybe not.
I don't want to read too much into anything or get excited, but I will see this in theater as I'm a sucker for Star Wars
There is a lot of weight on this one, unfortunately. I'm not sure anything can be done at this stage of the saga to make right what so many have perceived as wrong, so
neutral as we go, matey!