Here’s my thoughts on the overall stories of TFA and Rogue One.
TFA -
Acts 1 and 2: “Eh.”
Act 3: “Ugh, really?”
Cue leaving the theater uninterested
Rogue One -
Acts 1 and 2: “Eh.”
Act 3: “WOAH, DID YOU SEE THAT?! EXPLOSIONS, SHIPS FIRING, VADER CUTTING UP GUYS, EVERYONE DYING!”
Cue clapping when credits roll