Thanks for posting, I enjoyed reading and am on the same page. Yes, it has a few flaws but it’s a great fun ride. And your point about it only being a rehash on paper - I agree. Yes it hits the same beats (intentionally) and some people don’t like that, but is it the same movie as the original Star Wars? No. New characters, new stories unfolding, new corners of the galaxy explored (admittedly within a similar structure). I’ve seen it 3 times and will be seeing it a fourth.
Stop it. It’s exactly the same as ANH and everyone knows it.