You know exactly what I mean. It couldn't have been more predictable, cheezy and cliched if it was and actual kiss at the sunset

I know what you mean and I completely disagree. It's a subversion a standard trope. Moreover, the fraternal relationship between the two leads is a reference to Andor's arc in Andor. It's an ending about sacrifice that wouldn't make sense in any other context.

> It's a subversion a standard trope.

There's nothing subversive.

> It's an ending about sacrifice that wouldn't make sense in any other context.

There are a million ways to make an ending about sacrifice. Rogue One chose the worst one, after a lot of other ridiculous choices