Did anyone else think of Starwars When watching Eragon?

I've not read 'Eragon' or its sequels but i intend to. I thouroughly enjoyed the film however i couldn't help but notice that it was basically a 'A New Hope' only replace the X-wings with 'dragon' Please allow me to explain.

'StarWars: A New Hope' i think was based on an old Asian legend/story so i won't call Eragon a rip-off by any stretch of the imagination but the plot seems to match perfectly.

a. Farmboy lives with uncle and close friend/relative leaves for odd reasons

1. Farmboy meets wizened old warrior/mentor and suspects hidden power/potential

2. Farmboy's family murdered by 'evil empire' due to him finding something of value

3. Farmboy goes on run with old guy and slowly learns about ancient power hidden within himself

4. Message hidden within a dream/droid leads to a prison break during which old mentor is killed by 'evil emperor/king's' lackey and princess is freed

4a. In attempt to find resistance movement the 'evil empire' is led to their hidden base in the Yavin mountains

5. Farmboy Joins resistance movement. Wins final showdown, lackey is defeated. Thus becoming Heroboy

Now replace x-wing with dragon, the force with magic, jedi with dragon-riders and we're essentially watching the same film.

This is not a criticism as i enjoyed both movies thoroly. Merely an observation and i wondered if anyone else picked up on it?