But conversely…

Luke learns the error of his ways and becomes a true hero
It’s not whether you buy from a black market but what you choose to do
Poe learns the error of his ways and becomes a true leader
Rey is tempted by the darkside and rejects it and becomes a true hero
Finn tries an act of stupidity and a hero saves him
Holdo is a gruff unlikeable character trope, the kind who has their heart in the right place all along

Personally the stakes are irrelevant, small or big, the overall movie is what matters. Which is … a mixed bag.