I've watched Rogue One several times now and have to agree with the framing of the film. However I remember that at the time friends and I first saw the film, we were not that enthused. We didn't DISlike it, but there were complaints about thin characterization and a slow first half.

That said though, it's the only new movie I had much interest in rewatching. I've liked the new characters in the final trilogy but I definitely don't like the way the story was handled. By comparison I think Rogue One did a good job with the overall plot and tying in existing characters to the prequel.