Sorry, that doesn’t really fly, Star Wars was never “known for its originality.”
You’ve got to be joking. Star Wars was the first movie of it’s kind. It doesn’t get much more original than that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdb03Hw18M
For starters.
I’m aware of the films that influenced Star Wars. However, what makes Star Wars original, is how it combines these elements with iconic original designs, sound, music, and characters to create a unique visual and auditory experience.
Weird, it’s almost like TFA and TLJ combined similar plot beats with original designs, sound, music, and characters to create a unique visual and auditory experience.