If you go in expecting an ANH rehash, as I did, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how original a lot of the film is, and how fresh and new everything seems.
It’s a lot less of a remake than some are saying. Some of the beats are the same sure, but with so many new characters and environments, having similar beats helped to establish that this is still Star Wars, that while the galaxy turns, the mythos stay the same.
Well said. I respect Lizard’s right to be critical of these issues, but I think he should save some of the judgement until he actually sees how the film comes off in non bullet point form.