Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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ZenzukaiJul 18, 2017

I Liked baze and chirrut. Really boring though, nothing interesting in the movie to bring home. Was just Disney's attempt at making more money on the new logo they bought.

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BertoflyingfoxDec 16, 2016

It was always going to have a predictable outcome, but a decent flick nonetheless. Just good enough to stay in "go watch it eventually" status.

The beginning of the movie planet-hops a bit too much, some characters feel underdeveloped, andIt was always going to have a predictable outcome, but a decent flick nonetheless. Just good enough to stay in "go watch it eventually" status.

The beginning of the movie planet-hops a bit too much, some characters feel underdeveloped, and the action scenes could've been more interesting.

Really fun third act though. Special mention for Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen, they did a great job playing their characters.… Expand

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VendonJun 22, 2017

Anyone rating this movie below a 7 is a troll. The user reviews on this website make it cancerous, they should remove user reviews because most people come here to give BS ratings. The movie was great, down with the trolls.

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Mac2311Jun 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney's acquisition of the Star Wars franchise was looked at with skepticism when I first heard it happened but first Episode VII and now this? yeah I'm on board. Though the pacing could have been handled better I feel the story was well put together and was realized as it should that there wasn't going to be a happy ending by the end of this movie. They did a great job of not pulling any punches and can't wait for the next one to come out!… Expand

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LuhterJun 17, 2017

It's great and how should a SW side story be. The story is solid and logical when compared to the mess ep7 was. Visually it looks great. Score the same. The lead character is not a soulless perfect hero like Rey so is interesting to watch,It's great and how should a SW side story be. The story is solid and logical when compared to the mess ep7 was. Visually it looks great. Score the same. The lead character is not a soulless perfect hero like Rey so is interesting to watch, and the supporting cast was nice even though a little more moments with them would've been nice. Overall a good movie.… Expand

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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A gloomy and probably unnecessary StarWars story it is. However the film is so well acted and well done that it's definitely not bad. While there's some pretty bad ass Vader appearances. Which makes us forget the disappointing last time we saw Vader on the big screen in 2005. He gets way cooler lines than "Where's Padme ?" and "Noooooo!" ”
I also liked how they used to bring back dead actors from the original or to make certain actors from the original look younger. They should make a First Order film leading into Force Awakens and use that effect. My complaint is something that hit me after the film. This a big spoiler: Just that after anyone part of the Rogue One team does their part of the mission, then they're expendable like right after. Time for them to die. Which happens one by one after each character has done what they were supposed to. I didn't expect any survivors from the start but the way it was done was some-what lazy.… Expand

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jacoobi456Jun 12, 2017

As a Star Wars fan, after walking out of the theatre I felt underwhelmed and nonplussed. Rogue One was enjoyable, but certainly not memorable, and for me doesn't come close to the other Star Wars films, especially after the utterlyAs a Star Wars fan, after walking out of the theatre I felt underwhelmed and nonplussed. Rogue One was enjoyable, but certainly not memorable, and for me doesn't come close to the other Star Wars films, especially after the utterly outstanding seventh instalment.

I know that this will conflict with popular opinion, but I thought there was little or no character development, mostly due to the OK performances by the lead roles, save Felicity Jones, who put in a great performance as Jyn Erso. I thought Diego Luna was particularly sub-par, especially after some very positive comments made by trusted friends. Humour was very good, mostly from K-2SO's awesome one-liners and remarks.

Probably the best aspect of Rogue One was the special effects: completely and utterly amazing, IMO some of the best in recent years. Scarif was very butt-clenchy, and had me absorbed from start to finish, avidly watching the unfolding scenes. All in all, a generally disappointing film with some brilliant moments/sequences, but not one that you'll rush back to see.… Expand

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dharmaJun 10, 2017

Rogue One is a bold direction for the Star Wars franchise under Disney. Sure it's a 'retelling' and prequel to the original trilogy, but it's bleakness and sombre tone is so much different than the 'Jedi oriented' main 'line'. Despite itsRogue One is a bold direction for the Star Wars franchise under Disney. Sure it's a 'retelling' and prequel to the original trilogy, but it's bleakness and sombre tone is so much different than the 'Jedi oriented' main 'line'. Despite its middling second act (a problem associated with any film by Gareth Edwards), it then proceeds to a great third act, essentially one of the best set pieces ever in a Star Wars film. A great addition to the ever expanding Star Wars universe and it shows that Disney's ability as a box office juggernaut is without comparison.… Expand

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RizilliantJun 10, 2017

I dont know WHO is giving this movie positive reviews, but this is just awful.. Its neat to see it from a different perspective, but the acting, is just horrid.. the female protagonist, is one of the WORST actors Ive ever seen.. The dialog isI dont know WHO is giving this movie positive reviews, but this is just awful.. Its neat to see it from a different perspective, but the acting, is just horrid.. the female protagonist, is one of the WORST actors Ive ever seen.. The dialog is laughable (even Darth Vader at one point, says something completely juvenile.. Using Force Choke "Dont choke on your asperations, commander"... So corney, and not Vader at all).. The opening 30mins is a constant jump around, with no clue by the viewer whats going on, and who is who..

Forrest Whitacker does an equally cringe job acting, as the female lead.. Basically, the entire movie, is the lead designer of the original Death Star, and how he was conflicted in doing so, and so built in the ridiculous plot to the original Star Wars.. Deliberately designing the weakness for the rebellion.. Its just all around bad, even if it was a neat idea to see the original Star Wars, on a different point of view, and around a single point of interest... It just wasnt good... AT ALL!… Expand

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mAs7eRaJun 1, 2017

It's amazing. I just found out about this movie. And after such a BIG letdown (Star Wars Episode 7) I did not have any expectations about this. I thought that it's hard to be worse than Episode 7. But in reality, it was amazing! It had theIt's amazing. I just found out about this movie. And after such a BIG letdown (Star Wars Episode 7) I did not have any expectations about this. I thought that it's hard to be worse than Episode 7. But in reality, it was amazing! It had the REAL atmosphere of a star wars series without the cheesy disney part. Yes, since it is followed by a episode, the ending can be expected, but it really feels fresh and right. I don't like all of the actors, but the acting itself was great! There was emotion, there was spirit, and the atmosphere was kept with the true star-wars atmosphere. It might not be on the level of the old trilogy, but it certainly deserves a place somewhere in between the old and new episodes! One is over-hyped, over-marketed, so much $$$$$ spend on mass advertisement. This one, I didn't even hear about it, at the same time I'm sure I'll remember it for a very long time (unlike the episode 7). And reviewers such as "San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle" rating 100 for episode 7 and 25 for this... Just would never consider a review by you.. so far from what I think...… Expand

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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017

Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen becomes the Empire'sFormer scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen becomes the Empire's lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Knowing that her father holds the key to its destruction, Jyn joins forces with a spy and other resistance fighters to steal the space station's plans for the Rebel Alliance.… Expand

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PluutozzMay 29, 2017

Very well made and entertaining Star Wars film. Rogue One is alot more bold than Force Awakens could ever be. Not perfect in any sense of course but a very good standalone movie in Star Wars Universe. Thumbs up.

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GrungleMay 27, 2017

This film is a farce of a Star Wars film. The characters are flat, and any good character is painfully underused. The writing makes you cringe with utter disgust that paid writers actually made this trash.

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FishSauceFunkMay 25, 2017

I had absolutely no expectations of watching this and by the end of the movie I thorougly enjoyed it. The first thing that comes to mind is because of the setting, the characters have no additional "baggage" of the greater series of StarI had absolutely no expectations of watching this and by the end of the movie I thorougly enjoyed it. The first thing that comes to mind is because of the setting, the characters have no additional "baggage" of the greater series of Star Wars, this allows the characters to simply exist outside of the jedi/sith universe and are so personable, while being connected. I love the main character's story - the nuance portrayed with good people trying to do good within the Empire and showing the shadier side of the Rebel Alliance, this makes the whole Star Wars universe look more grounded. I enjoyed how you leave the movie identifying with the Alliance as a greater struggle, the lack of central character build up highlights die-hard rebel life and sacrifice, a friend called it a Star Wars "war movie" and I could see that. Last, props to the diversity of the cast, they weren't exaggerated stereotypes for the sake of racial and gender diversity but had lots of heart (e.g. Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, Donnie Yen). Lastly - I teared up during the last scene, guess you'll know why once you see it. Kudos Rogue One!… Expand

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tbeit2May 25, 2017

I found Rogue one to be one of the best Star Wars movies yet, certainly the best since the original trilogy. What makes the film shine is the characters and story. Much like the video game Halo Reach from 2010, this is a movie that aims toI found Rogue one to be one of the best Star Wars movies yet, certainly the best since the original trilogy. What makes the film shine is the characters and story. Much like the video game Halo Reach from 2010, this is a movie that aims to make us sad with an expected plot and it works. The characters are likable, and the main character is one of my favorites in the universe now. The plot manages to also take turns despite its obvious end point.

The action is amazing as well. All of the scenes are well directed and explosive, with everything popping and being a joy to watch. The music was great as always.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 22, 2017

This is actually a good prequal. Everything I wanted, and better. The characters are amazing and the story is almost perfect, or maybe even perfect. It is one of the best movies in the series.

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HotelCentralMay 22, 2017

Back in 1977 when the original Star Wars movie came out no one had ever seen anything like it before. So if the story was a little trite no one really cared because they were too busy being wow-ed by the spectacle of it all. But it's now 40Back in 1977 when the original Star Wars movie came out no one had ever seen anything like it before. So if the story was a little trite no one really cared because they were too busy being wow-ed by the spectacle of it all. But it's now 40 years later and we've had 9 "Star Wars" films, a bunch of Star Trek films, Blade Runner, Independence Day, Battlestar Galactica, X-Men, Guards of the Galaxy, Transformers and God knows what else. And Rogue One ends up seeming like just more of the same and not particularly enthralling.

The first hour is a bit of a bore. I didn't feel any particular interest in the characters or the story until finally someone opened her mouth and started talking about heroes and sacrifice and this kind of thing. But even with the pace picking up in the second hour I wasn't terribly impressed. Even the interludes of robotic comedy seemed kind of tired. So ultimately I'd say if you're into Star Wars give Rogue One a shot but save it for a day when you've got nothing better on tap.… Expand

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JodleMay 19, 2017

This movie is femninist and SJW propaganda and feminism is destroying Star Wars...
I m really disapointed where Star wars movies are going.

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

A good movie. I was a little skeptical on how the movie was gonna turn out. With a good cast and everyone does a good job, but it seemed like no one really out shined anyone. The characterization of the film was the biggest flaw in the movieA good movie. I was a little skeptical on how the movie was gonna turn out. With a good cast and everyone does a good job, but it seemed like no one really out shined anyone. The characterization of the film was the biggest flaw in the movie with almost none. Felicity Jones's character got the most backstory and it was enough to make you care about her. Gareth Edwards does a great job on showing the whole scope and scale of everything just like in his Godzilla movie. The practical effects, CGI, and costume design as usual is top notch. I am a little disappointed that Vader was only in the movie for about 5 minutes. But I am ultimately happy he was in it. The movie does a spectacular job on leading right up to the beginning of Episode 4.… Expand

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jbrown8989May 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storyline was interesting and I liked the tie in at the end of the movie leading up to the original films. I don't consider myself a big Star Wars fan yet I enjoyed it.… Expand

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Zummy1976May 14, 2017

Very good but not great. Lacks the heart and soul of TFA but it's a surprisingly uncompromising war movie sprinkled with some truly memorable moments.

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watcher76May 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is slow to start. It was boring and too militaristic.

The lead actress is pretty with bright eyes, but she lacks charisma. There was a chance for character development when she turns from a young girl into a woman, but this wasn't shown. The black guy helped her after her mom died, but then he just disappears. We do not get to see the girl grow up or form any connection with him. She just turns into a woman in an imperial jail cell.

The action picks up when she meets the chinese guy who is blind. He can still fight like how the Daredevil fights.

Darth Vader shows up for like 1 minute, and then it gets boring again with all this rebel planning. The jokes fall flat.

The rebel ships are on a mission to steal data about the Death Star. They arrive at a planet with islands and palm trees. They start fighting. That was interesting. But then all the crew members die except for 1 guy and the girl.
She manages to use the satellite to send the information about the Death Star to the rebels, but then the Death Star itself arrives and sets off what looks like a nuclear bomb on the planet. The girl hugs the guy and then dies, so this movie was a tragedy.

Then there's this short scene where Darth Vader uses his light saber to kill some rebels.

I give the movie 1 star for the lasers and explosions and another star for the action sequences. It has a simple plot without any twists or turns. The dialogue is uninspiring. It still has a Star Wars flavor, so fans of the older movies may enjoy this more than I did.… Expand

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JohnWittenMay 2, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Excerpt from Full Review]

I will do my best to avoid the majority of spoilers, but for the most part the plot of the film is pretty straight forward and simplistic, similar to that of the original film. Whereas the original’s premise was to complete a suicide run and destroy the evil Empire’s operational battle station known as the Death Star, Rogue’s goal is to obtain the plans for said station. This film also really puts it into perspective just how close the Rebel Alliance came to failing every step of the way leading up to the destruction of the original Death Star. Rogue One puts this into the limelight in ways that the original film never seemed to seriously do, and as a result is much darker than any Star Wars movie we’ve watched to date. It may not be “killing younglings” dark, but the tone is definitely a lot more gritty and the stakes are a lot realer despite us knowing how it will ultimately end.

Although this film went the route of the prequels in having a relatively star-studded cast as opposed to unknowns in the lead roles, I think it helped for sure. Felicity Jones is phenomenal and each member of the rogue’s gallery that comprises the Rebel Alliance as well as some of the new faces of the Empire are fleshed out and portray their parts quite well. I was a bit disappointed but not altogether surprised that some of the more familiar roles and faces didn’t play as big a part as I had initially speculated that they would. Forest Whitaker plays grizzled guerilla veteran and leader Saw Gerrera (notably from the animated series), however his role seemed to be relegated to a little bit of backstory, tying the mission to Jones’ character, and tying up Gerrera’s arc in the universe as well. Despite that and despite Peter Cushing being given a little bit too much screentime and this bordering on irreverence considering he could’ve easily made his initial cameo and then the other scenes could’ve been pulled off without his appearance, my gripes are relatively few.

The characters themselves, while not necessarily so fleshed out seeing as this is a one-shot kind of one-time story for the majority of them, played their parts perfectly and seemed to mesh on-screen. I thought the melding of new and old characters was promising and worked much better than it seemed to with the original trilogy characters meeting The Force Awakens’ characters in episode seven. While I’m still curious as to what exactly Episode Eight will entail and what exactly it will be called, I cannot deny that Rogue One will be a success and admittedly deserves it. It has it flaws here and there but a simplistic story is not one of them. We knew where it was going to go based upon the time period and universe’s chronology and history, but even with that linear path set in stone and in mind, the story managed to do a lot of things that kept it fresh as well. Yes, by the end it is depressing and dark indeed, but there’s still that glimmer of faint hope on the horizon that will eventually blossom into the roaring wildfire of rebellion come Episode Six.

I was pleasantly surprised that the film actually concludes virtually with the opening scene of Episode Four, as that really put into perspective where exactly it falls in the scheme of things and also how brutally efficient the Empire is with cracking down on the Rebellion, despite never being able to train efficient Storm troopers in the art of hitting targets. I loved that the cast was as diverse and attentive to detail as it was, as well as the strong presence of Jones in the lead role, shining in more than a couple of moments in the film. I also particularly liked Donnie Yen’s character and would be interested to see some more detail and thought put into the origins of his organization- the ‘Wills’ and all that Force-related stuff has been mentioned before, just look back at Yoda and Qui-gon Jinn’s mention in Episode Three. There were plenty of memorable moments, special effects to make any fan drool, and tiny homages and moments made specifically with other moments in mind. All in all, not only is Rogue One a solid film on its own, but it is a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe and will hopefully prove that even stories outside of the main episodes and outside of the recognized or unrecognized expanded universe are welcome too.… Expand

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rsullivaDec 23, 2016

The fact that this movie is rated lower than the 'Force Awakens' disheartens the credibility of all professional critics; this movie was epic to say the least. By far the most realistic and possible the most moving Stars Wars movie everThe fact that this movie is rated lower than the 'Force Awakens' disheartens the credibility of all professional critics; this movie was epic to say the least. By far the most realistic and possible the most moving Stars Wars movie ever produced; providing an extremely well integration of the first and second trilogies. This movie had absolutely no appeal no the 'stupid humor' or 'cute' appeal often found in the other Star Wars films. After watching the film for the second time, I can state that this is probably my favorite Star Wars film ever produced; due to its new definition of the force and the unstoppable force reprimanded by the empire and specifically Darth Vader. The almost impossible feats accomplished by the rebels, reinforces the 'underdog' feel of the rebel alliance provided in the original trilogy while also explaining how the force controls the fate of the galaxy. This film also had noticeable political claims which makes stand on almost the same level of greatness as the original film 'New Hope'.… Expand

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EdoMcSwagApr 22, 2017

i cant differentiate the characters from cardboard boxes. i only remember Jins name because i like the alchohol. 310

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BN333Apr 22, 2017

Least enjoyable Star Wars film. Sterilizes and sanitizes the neat stuff with a coat of Original film references and side characters of little to no interest or charisma.

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CobwebmasterApr 17, 2017

I don't really have a problem in principal with films that piggy back on previous achievements in the genre and specific legend to attract interest per se. However, they have to be more of a challenge than ones that build the next chapter inI don't really have a problem in principal with films that piggy back on previous achievements in the genre and specific legend to attract interest per se. However, they have to be more of a challenge than ones that build the next chapter in a saga such as the Star Wars. I think that this could have been better by quite a bit and sadly does not achieve the high standards that some releases have. At one point, it seemed to me that I was watching a sort of crossover between a video game and a film. I tried to compare this with greats other than Star Wars ones such as Speilberg's Jurassic masterpieces, and it doesn't quite seem to measure up. Nevertheless it is an enjoyable experience to watch but not a thrilling one hence the seven mark which on reflection is a little generous. Had I been able to give a 6.5 out of 10 I would have done so

Some characters were well portrayed while others seemed a bit wooden, CGI and general sfx permitting. That may be an acting or casting thing,(or even direction?). I loved K2SO, Mads Mikelson as Galen Erso, and the character Baze Malbus. Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso was strong too, and Bail Organa was familiar. JJ Abrams "The Force Awakens" was a whole different ball game and up there with the best of the Star Wars saga… Expand

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endisniApr 16, 2017

The film was okay. Glad I only rented it. There are some stand out pieces, such as Vader's appearance. The music is pretty good, the acting fine. I won't be watching again, it's not especially memorable. I felt the Force Awakens was farThe film was okay. Glad I only rented it. There are some stand out pieces, such as Vader's appearance. The music is pretty good, the acting fine. I won't be watching again, it's not especially memorable. I felt the Force Awakens was far superior.… Expand

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gjdr9876Apr 16, 2017

Great movie with great tie ins to the other star wars films. Just an awesome action packed and good feel story. I suggest you give it a second or third watch for the great little things they included

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Iky009Apr 15, 2017

The surreal scenarios are just a part of the visual delight, and technical brilliance of every film, here we see another very well constructed plot, full of great characters and unrestrained action. Rogue One does not leave its origins aside,The surreal scenarios are just a part of the visual delight, and technical brilliance of every film, here we see another very well constructed plot, full of great characters and unrestrained action. Rogue One does not leave its origins aside, but still, it can escape the essence of the saga, and tread its own way ...… Expand

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SIPPIOApr 15, 2017

This GFFA (GalaxyFarFarAway) movie is awful..
*Moff Tarkin looks fake.
~I know he looks fake because he is CGI but how is that acceptable??? *Perk- They wont put Princess Leia in episode 9..thank god.. **As for the movie= My imagination ofThis GFFA (GalaxyFarFarAway) movie is awful..
*Moff Tarkin looks fake.
~I know he looks fake because he is CGI but how is that acceptable???
*Perk- They wont put Princess Leia in episode 9..thank god..

**As for the movie= My imagination of Bothans dying is/was waaay better then this..
The only part I liked was how the ending directly ties to ANH and Leia ship...
But Why was Leia @ that battle again??? on the flagship of a Rebel assault? rotf.....This movie sucks and everyone knows it...
*Combine this with the horrible EA Battlefront game and it's obvious Disney is gonna milk STarWars for every dollar they can.....Expect to see a lot of Liberal PC crap...… Expand

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LucascastawayApr 14, 2017

Filme com visual bom / roteiro que se perde em poucos momentos / 3D Funciona muito bem // Eu achei um filme que adequá tanto aos fans de star wars e tanto a quem ainda não conhece ou não acompanha Star wars / Pra quem e fan o Filme Chega aFilme com visual bom / roteiro que se perde em poucos momentos / 3D Funciona muito bem // Eu achei um filme que adequá tanto aos fans de star wars e tanto a quem ainda não conhece ou não acompanha Star wars / Pra quem e fan o Filme Chega a ser nota 9 ou 10 e Para quem não conhece a historia 6 ou 7 Filme Bom recomendo !… Expand

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BroyaxApr 14, 2017

Voilà, c'est acté : Disney va traire la grosse vache moribonde Star Wars jusqu'à l'indigestion ! vous en aurez un par an voire deux durant les années bissextiles et les anniversaires ! vous allez bouffer du Star Wars à en crever la gueuleVoilà, c'est acté : Disney va traire la grosse vache moribonde Star Wars jusqu'à l'indigestion ! vous en aurez un par an voire deux durant les années bissextiles et les anniversaires ! vous allez bouffer du Star Wars à en crever la gueule ouverte et... que la "force" soit avec vous, car vous en aurez grand besoin.

Le "Réveil de la Force" ne m'avait pas vraiment réveillé mais pour un premier essai de la part de Disney, ç'aurait pu être pire... Avec ce "Rogue One", on a franchi une étape cependant : on est passé de moyen à mauvais, car Rogue bidule est mauvais, pas nul à chier non, mais bien mauvais !

Pourtant, il s'agissait de broder quelque chose autour de la fin que l'on connaît déjà : voler les plans de l'étoile de la mort et la petite Princesse y faisait déjà allusion dans l'épisode VI (euh... c'est bien le 6 ? j'ai un doute maintenant, enfin, le Star Wars initial de 77, vous voyez...) ; elle mentionnait les immenses sacrifices et donc de là à imaginer une mission-suicide, pourquoi pas, moi je dis banco !

Seulement voilà, les scénaristes chez Disney écrivent avec leur fion, sans doute parce qu'ils ont la tronche pleine de coke qu'ils reniflent avec des billets de 100 dollars. Du coup, c'est juste n'importe quoi au sous-niveau de cette sous-histoire dont les personnages sont tous aussi nazes les uns que les autres. Deux ou trois stars viennent se ridiculiser là-dedans en pensant que ça fera bien dans leur curriculum vitae tandis que les autres branques, des inconnus au bataillon, sont payés au smic et jouent comme des pauvres tanches.

En fait, c'est tellement mal foutu dans la "Rébellion" qu'on dirait des manouches qui font un raid à la fête foraine avec leurs grosses caravanes, soit au bout d'1h25 environ, quand ça commence (enfin) à péter vraiment.

Et là, les combats spatiaux et au sol envoient du bois et les effets spéciaux se déchaînent. Mieux vaut tard que jamais comme on dit. Puis la fin arrive éventuellement, assez grotesque et au milieu de laquelle les deux ronds de flanc se réunissent : c'est d'un pathétique ! la musique se met à couiner, essayant de nous faire ressentir... quoi ? de l'émotion peut-être ? non, on éprouve tout au plus une gentille commisération, à moins que ce ne soit de la pitié en fait.

Et avant cela, on a une brochette de brèles de cette descente de tocards qui veulent nous la jouer "7 mercenaires" ! on aimerait pouvoir en rire si ce n'était aussi minable, vraiment. Sans compter ces deux personnages de la trilogie originale recyclés ici en images de synthèse, ils doivent se retourner dans leur tombe.

Cette douche froide en tout cas, moi je dis respect ! je suis bien réveillé maintenant.… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Apr 13, 2017

Tenía muchisimas ganas de ver esta película. De volver al universo 'Star Wars' después del episodio VII el cual me parecío un poco regular, pero tremendamente entretenida. 'Rogue One' me pasa lo contrario me encanta la historia y me pareceTenía muchisimas ganas de ver esta película. De volver al universo 'Star Wars' después del episodio VII el cual me parecío un poco regular, pero tremendamente entretenida. 'Rogue One' me pasa lo contrario me encanta la historia y me parece que encaja mejor dentro de la mítica saga de las galaxias y la otorga más sentido aún a esta. Con guiños durante varias fases de la película que me pusieron la piel de gallina a mí que no soy un fiel seguidor de la saga.

En cuanto a los personajes, en esta si que me gustan todos empezando por el personaje de F. Jones, Diego Luna o el asiático. En contrapunto con el Ep. VII donde casi nadie me gustaba. Creo que estos personajes aparte de estar mejor escritos son mucho más interesantes y, por supuesto, más carismáticos.

La película a nivel visual es fantástica, esta muy bien escrita desarrollando muy bien a los personajes y cociendo toda la trama a fuego lento desde el minuto 1 de metraje y a pesar de ser la menos 'Star Wars' de todas, es tremendamente fiel a la misma.

En resumen, me encantó 'Rogue One' y, además, me parece un peliculón. Lo único malo, por poner un pero, es que no incluyesen los famosos créditos iniciales. Es un 'pero' menor. La doy 9 (dentro de lo que es, una película de 'Star Wars'...).… Expand

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homer4presidentApr 12, 2017

This is a war story, about people who discover purpose and meaning in their lives. It is a little raw, not for little kids who are looking for Jar Jar. Teens and above will appreciate that personal and ultimate sacrifice to ideals have beenThis is a war story, about people who discover purpose and meaning in their lives. It is a little raw, not for little kids who are looking for Jar Jar. Teens and above will appreciate that personal and ultimate sacrifice to ideals have been made throughout history. Thoughtful, adventurous, bitter sweet. Doubly so, with guest star appearance of Leia foretelling the next film, A New Hope, that this movie is a prequel to. Loved it.… Expand

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Jollyjoe1000Apr 12, 2017

all though star wars episode 7 lowered my expectation when it came to a star wars movie. this movie most definitely satisfied me. It was just a little slow at the beginning, but the end was exiting. The icing on the cake was how it was theall though star wars episode 7 lowered my expectation when it came to a star wars movie. this movie most definitely satisfied me. It was just a little slow at the beginning, but the end was exiting. The icing on the cake was how it was the events that set up the first star wars movie.… Expand

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Meth-dudeApr 9, 2017

As far Star Wars movies go, this one is one of the best. The acting, the visuals, the special effects and the story were all solid, the characters were interesting and the ending was very good. It definitely exceeded my expectations.

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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017

This movie is somewhat difficult to get invested in for a while, as the characters are hard to identify and aren't particularly fleshed out, by the climax makes up for all of this. It had amazing action, was very tense, and definitely had oneThis movie is somewhat difficult to get invested in for a while, as the characters are hard to identify and aren't particularly fleshed out, by the climax makes up for all of this. It had amazing action, was very tense, and definitely had one of the best parts of any Star Wars movie.… Expand

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DarthSidious63Apr 8, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finally saw Rogue One and I was deeply disappointed. It had an incoherent story and forgettable main characters. Rebel leaders such as Mon Mothma and Bail Organa had cameos. The silliest part is the CGI Princess Leia at the end.… Expand

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zaftgunApr 8, 2017

I started with negative expectations and was left impressed. It turned out to be much better than I thought. Certainly better than the last star wars movie. Good fighting, decent story. Its a fine movie as long as you dont go in nitpicking.I started with negative expectations and was left impressed. It turned out to be much better than I thought. Certainly better than the last star wars movie. Good fighting, decent story. Its a fine movie as long as you dont go in nitpicking. Movies are to be enjoyed, so just relax and enjoy, let go of minor things and you'll be happier.… Expand

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Eclaire9Apr 6, 2017

A must see film for every Star Wars fan. Not to mention of course that one scene that would be embedded on the viewer's minds. It brought us back to the reasons why he will always be a memorable one.

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Lambo442Apr 4, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If someone is deprived of cookies for a long time and then they get a cookie - they believe that cookie to be delicious, much more delicious than it actually is. Well, deliciousness is subjective but at any rate they over-exaggerate it's quality, which brings me to Rogue One, which is actually quite a bland film that just cashes in on the franchise. Ok so I like the move away from CGI, but even that was wrecked by their insistence on resurrecting a very dodgy, fake looking Peter Cushing. How do we know he'd have agreed to star in this anyway? Talk about Liberties. So the characters are all pretty bland, especially the lead who has one facial expression for most of the movie. I don't know what Forest Whitaker's up to with that performance either, talk about over the top. Shame he couldn't lend Felicity a few of those facial expressions seeing as he has so many. Someone just make a good Star Wars film please. How hard can it be when you have all that money? Let's have something a bit original, a bit daring, not this spoon-fed pap.… Expand

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AristMar 31, 2017

Unbelievable; great action with an in-depth drama. It was really brilliant to give lead acting to people who were not ultra stars. Very star warsy and yet very real and very deep!

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SquaredRenApr 3, 2017

No characters development in any way or form!, even the robot has lots of cheesy jokes. You don't care about anyone. The only cool thing about this movie is the Darth Vader scene and that is has an end.

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dcutlerApr 2, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the beginning of the movie they were switching around to different planets and I thought it was kinda a mess. But then the battle happened and everything changed. The Darth Vader scene at the End where you finally get to see Vader killing rebels is something I've wanted to see on screen forever.… Expand

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ourtimehascomeMar 31, 2017

Rogue One is a bloated, pale imitation of the Star Wars series. The music, the acting, and the story seem as though they were attempts to copy obvious Star Wars tropes, but they ultimately cannot be appreciated when compared to the previousRogue One is a bloated, pale imitation of the Star Wars series. The music, the acting, and the story seem as though they were attempts to copy obvious Star Wars tropes, but they ultimately cannot be appreciated when compared to the previous films by George Lucas. There is absolutely no character development, making each bland stereotype of a role forgettable. The only interesting aspects of the film were its nostalgia trips and cameos, including Tarkin, Leia and of course, Darth Vader.… Expand

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ozymandias79Mar 29, 2017

When the most human character in a movie is a robot, there's a problem, a major one. Rogue one is a disposable popcorn flick. One viewing is more than enough. It's completely forgettable and the fan service is cringe worthy.

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destinyfan1Mar 29, 2017

let me begin with, yeah you already guessed, it the beginning. Th beginning is actually the only bad thing,You get guided over the personages and in my personnal opinion it feels rushed and to much swithing from planets . Also the fun factorlet me begin with, yeah you already guessed, it the beginning. Th beginning is actually the only bad thing,You get guided over the personages and in my personnal opinion it feels rushed and to much swithing from planets . Also the fun factor wasn't that high . But after 50 min the movie gets open like a flower in the summer with great action and star wars feeling like always , espacially the last fight is very pumping , the guy that got knocked out on the tower shouldn't have came back do . But for the rest awesome movie!!!!!… Expand

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Viking171986Mar 28, 2017

I would like to state that I grew up with Star wars, I didn't watch disney (Ironic since Disney now owns star wars) I was in the Army for 10 years and the attention to detail in the tactics that the Rebel soldiers and Storm Troopers wereI would like to state that I grew up with Star wars, I didn't watch disney (Ironic since Disney now owns star wars) I was in the Army for 10 years and the attention to detail in the tactics that the Rebel soldiers and Storm Troopers were amazing and not horrible. Daisy Ridley should take note because this is what a strong Female lead looks like, She had an actual heroes journey. Mother was murdered only to be raised by a terrorist as a child soldier and then turns into a hero. the Plot dragged in some places and killed the flow halfway through the movie but the final act alone made the movie amazing. I can only hope that The Last Jedi can be as good as this. Death Troopers FTW.… Expand

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RetrodoxMar 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. These next gen star wars movies cant hit it for me but first what I'll say about this movie is that the tone is consistent and the action is admirable also its the first aesthetic star wars film but other than that Felicity Jones need not be given a lead role ever again her acting is nothing short but cringy she had only one good scene and I happened to hate that scene I thought that forest Whitaker's scene was poorly directed and odd to be honest.For about 50 mins It seemed like the movie couldn't get off the ground and had little direction.Also I hate "lovable robots"… Expand

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StormSentryMar 28, 2017

It follows the same story routine as other Star Wars movies. There are many illogical moments... or overcomplicated. It is hard to relate to the cast.
Nonetheless it is visually stunning and mildly entertaining.

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PlutarcoMar 28, 2017

This is a wonderful movie. I just want to thank the people who created this beautiful masterpiece. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, Rogue One!!!

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Phil_FantusMar 27, 2017

This movie left me conflicted. It was on one side everything I hoped that Star Wars could have been if it evolved from a child's dream in the eighties into an adult's grim reality of 2016. Go see it, it's amazeballs! The acting is fine, theThis movie left me conflicted. It was on one side everything I hoped that Star Wars could have been if it evolved from a child's dream in the eighties into an adult's grim reality of 2016. Go see it, it's amazeballs! The acting is fine, the story is sound, the effect are great. It would have been a 10 if it wasn't so grim. But it is and that I did not expect. I will say no more, lest I leave a spoiler. The lighthearted space camp from your youth is gone. Space is dark and will leave you thinking. That's the other side of the medal.… Expand

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CombinerMar 27, 2017

Great movie with all that traditional Star Wars moments , epic space battles tragic moments ! This movie has something that The Force Awaken had not ... Maybe it's much more soul in it .

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TiagoGM18Mar 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much better than I ever expected it would ever be. Funny, charming and badass... the only issue I have with this movie is that without most of the references and cameos, it wouldn't be as enjoyable as it is.… Expand

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kushtopiaMar 27, 2017

It is the best Star Wars movie. I have personally gone to the theaters 3 times to see it. The violence is tough and gritty. The story was incredible and it contains my personal favorite star wars scene of all time.

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AthanasiosTMar 26, 2017

Finally a SW movie with a story that made sense and is made to be watched by adults and not 10 yrs old children (as the previous one). A good point also was that not everyone was wielding a lightsaber and not everyone was using the force. IFinally a SW movie with a story that made sense and is made to be watched by adults and not 10 yrs old children (as the previous one). A good point also was that not everyone was wielding a lightsaber and not everyone was using the force. I liked the darkest atmosphere, which extremely added to the realism. My faith on SW is re-established...Please consider the KOTOR and Sith era for a new trilogy !!!… Expand

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VonSeuxMar 26, 2017

More entertaining than force awakens, font really get why this needs to be sold as a side story. Anyway, less pretentiousness more fun. The metacritc average does not translate how nice action adventure movie.

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DonMegaMar 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR: Director was lazy and didn't build the hero character up to fit with the narrative, so much so that the movie has you scratching your head and the story becomes ridiculous and forced.

The movie would have been really good if they didn't ruin the story. So the main female character's father works for the empire which makes her automatically distrusted in rebel circles due to that reputation. However, to create a strong female character they completely forgot the story they are telling and suddenly she becomes a hero without merit but for some reason the rebels in one scene all gather around her so that she can inspire them with her wisdom as they kneel and look up at her in awe. Now remember she is a nobody at this point, she was captured by the rebels literally minutes earlier and thought to work for the empire and they wanted to use her to connect to the father but here she is giving motivational speeches to rebels that are about to enter battle. The story doesn't make sense. I would understand if she did some heroic act earlier, maybe saved a couple rebels or something then that pure respect and treating her like a hero would have some merit, however she did nothing. She was captured, called an empire spy and then became a rebel hero. Now the story is drivel, it's ridiculous and seems like the director was trying to push some political narrative throughout the movie. But I still recommend watching it for one of the best star wars scenes ever. The introduction of vader to the rebels. That short scene where he fights in the hall way had me jump out of the seat a shout at the screen. It was amazing. I'm not a huge star wars fan but that single scene was the best thing I've seen out of all the movies… Expand

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VDSMar 25, 2017

Standing on the shoulders of giants, or giant in this case (George Lucas). I know GL's Star Wars movies weren't great, and sometimes they weren't even good, but they had heart and a feeling you were in a familiar universe. They felt coherent.Standing on the shoulders of giants, or giant in this case (George Lucas). I know GL's Star Wars movies weren't great, and sometimes they weren't even good, but they had heart and a feeling you were in a familiar universe. They felt coherent. Rogue One, on the other hand, felt like a hotchpotch of plagiarism from previous Star Wars movies, and everything plus the kitchen sink thrown in to try and create settings/characters. And BTW, resurrecting the past via CGI does not work. Disney, if you want to make a Sci-fi movie, make one, create something new and develop your own mythos. Don't just get your cheque book out, purchase greatness, and then try (but fail) to make it your own.… Expand

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NigmeMar 25, 2017

Acting: 7 (thanks to Mads Mikkelsen & Forest Whitaker) Screenplay: 7
Ending: 8
My score: 7
Well-shot prequel in the universe.
Fans and ordinary viewers should appreciate the film.

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abydosMar 25, 2017

Excellent Star Wars movie. Light years better than Force Awakens. This movie is a give new story of the Star Wars universe, a very good and very exciting story.

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NRbgjMar 23, 2017

This is how Star Wars should be, a darker, gritty, more realistic space opera. A piece of art in the movie industry by crew and cast. Excellent. Well done.

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CharlemagneMar 22, 2017

Shallow, no depth at all. An action movie with some fan service. Exactly what I was afraid Disney was going to do to the franchise. I hear there was an earlier version of it that was darker, maybe that was the better movie. A character whoseShallow, no depth at all. An action movie with some fan service. Exactly what I was afraid Disney was going to do to the franchise. I hear there was an earlier version of it that was darker, maybe that was the better movie. A character whose only role is to deliver stupid jokes... to keep you from taking the movie too seriously. *sigh*… Expand

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FuturedirectorDec 18, 2016

Well-acted, smartly written and surprisngly blessed by an all-new story-telling that shares with the audience a truly unsatisfying story that perfectly works with the original saga.

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wrath_of_khanMar 14, 2017

The first act is meandering and struggles to get you attached to the characters, but somewhere in the second act, the story transitions into something more watchable and by the third act, it's an all-out war story. Not the best Star WarsThe first act is meandering and struggles to get you attached to the characters, but somewhere in the second act, the story transitions into something more watchable and by the third act, it's an all-out war story. Not the best Star Wars outing, but it is good and very far from the worst.… Expand

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josei1985Mar 13, 2017

Una película que hasta que no llega a su final puede llegar a resultar algo tediosa. Más orientada a seguir exprimiendo una saga mítica. Cómo enlaza los últimos minutos del filme con el episodio IV la hace interesante como prólogo a laUna película que hasta que no llega a su final puede llegar a resultar algo tediosa. Más orientada a seguir exprimiendo una saga mítica. Cómo enlaza los últimos minutos del filme con el episodio IV la hace interesante como prólogo a la primera trilogía.… Expand

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jdiazMar 12, 2017

Meh. The end vastly improved this film, but the gaping plot holes and the rude fan service took half a star away. That last scene really pissed me off. And wow, amateur plot holes.

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bde9000Mar 7, 2017

Rogue One es un gran respiro de aire fresco a la franquicia, no tenia esperanzas después de ver el Copy-Paste que significo The Force Awakens, pero al ser este un spin-off se dieron mucho mas libertades creativas que ojala tomen en EpisodioRogue One es un gran respiro de aire fresco a la franquicia, no tenia esperanzas después de ver el Copy-Paste que significo The Force Awakens, pero al ser este un spin-off se dieron mucho mas libertades creativas que ojala tomen en Episodio VIII. Rogue One es la película con el tono mas oscuro y depresivo de la franquicia y la verdad es que le sienta muy bien, con una trama simple pero que funciona y con unos muy buenos personajes que por desgracia no tienen el suficiente tiempo en pantalla. Apesar de que la primera mitad de Rogue One se vuelve muy meeee,la batalla de Scarif es de lo mejor que alguna vez haya visto en la franquicia tal vez solo superada por Hoth. En general te puedo asegurar que si eres fan, esta película cumple en todos los aspectos y fácil puede estar entre tus 3 favoritas de la franquicia.… Expand

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

Disney gerçekten harika işler çıkarmaya devam ediyor.. Karşımıza Spin:off bir filmle çıkan Disney beklenilenin üstüne çıkıyor ve Star Wars IV'ün hemen öncesini konu alıyor. Bu konuyu mükemmel bir şekilde işleyen ve bize tekrar Vader'ıDisney gerçekten harika işler çıkarmaya devam ediyor.. Karşımıza Spin:off bir filmle çıkan Disney beklenilenin üstüne çıkıyor ve Star Wars IV'ün hemen öncesini konu alıyor. Bu konuyu mükemmel bir şekilde işleyen ve bize tekrar Vader'ı gösteren film harika bir sonla bitişini de gerçekleştiriyor. Her şeyiyle gerçekten özlediğimiz Star Wars filmlerine doymamızı sağlıyor fakat hala açız ve bir sürü Star Wars filmi istiyoruz!… Expand

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joost-013Mar 5, 2017

A solid star wars spin-off. The characters are generally a little more flat than those in episode VII but it's still pretty good. As an action movie this movie is top notch though, even furfilling some long awaited fan service scenarios.A solid star wars spin-off. The characters are generally a little more flat than those in episode VII but it's still pretty good. As an action movie this movie is top notch though, even furfilling some long awaited fan service scenarios. Concluded, a good star wars movie and a great action movie.

*Note, the spectacle is a big part of the experience of this movie. So when you (still) have the chance to see it in theaters, or at least on a big screen you can add a point to the score.*… Expand

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COOLQUINN17Mar 3, 2017

Have you ever wonder how the rebels stole the Death Star plans? It did say that they did stole it in the opening credits of A New Hope but nobody ever knew how they did it. Well, almost 40 years later, we FINALLY know how they stole the DeathHave you ever wonder how the rebels stole the Death Star plans? It did say that they did stole it in the opening credits of A New Hope but nobody ever knew how they did it. Well, almost 40 years later, we FINALLY know how they stole the Death Star plans. This is another Star Wars Prequel that you will ACTUALLY enjoy. The action was very incredible, the Darth Vader hallway scene and the final battle were the best action scenes. The characters are likable, even though not memorable. The CGI was awesome and they knew when to put it in there and not to put it in there. Speaking of CGI, they did pretty good with the CG Tarkin and the actor that did the motion capture and the voice for him did a good job impersonating Peter Cushing, who played Tarkin in A New Hope. Peter Cushing passed away in 1994 but Tarkin was a major player in the creation of the Death star and they knew they needed Tarkin. They also did a great job with the CG Leia, it really looked like she was there. They didn’t need to hire a person to do the voice because they used archive recordings from A New Hope for her voice. There is a sad moment in the movie but i won’t spoil it or anything. It’s obvious that this isn’t the best Star Wars movie and they can never beat the first two Star Wars movies but it’s still a great Star Wars movie. Go ahead and watch it, you’ll have an epic time.… Expand

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AlexanderLuthorDec 19, 2016

Rogue One is a fitting addition to the Star Wars cannon with a story line filled with interesting characters, captivating moments, and possessing a tragic quality reminiscent of The Empire Strikes Back.

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BuzzkillmcgillFeb 27, 2017

Weird accent guy leads one dimensional woman and a group of uninspired characters through a couple of video game fetch missions. The dialogue is bad, the live action character CGI is off putting. It was depressing to watch, but I'll stillWeird accent guy leads one dimensional woman and a group of uninspired characters through a couple of video game fetch missions. The dialogue is bad, the live action character CGI is off putting. It was depressing to watch, but I'll still give it 3 stars because some of the action was fun and I appreciate that there were likely people involved in the production who really cared about this movie.… Expand

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UNARMED_JORDFeb 26, 2017

A very average anthology film that is not without some fantastic sequences such as action and emotional but overall Rogue One is a good action movie but a faltering Star wars one

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NIntendoFan94Feb 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this movie blows you away! It was actually different than any star wars movie. Most of all, its worth checking out! Visual Effects has done well, The cast was good. It was a true prequel to A New Hope.… Expand

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Jk9785Feb 23, 2017

In Disney's second cinematic outing in the Star Wars universe, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is an excellent, albeit flawed film. Though the action scenes are edge-of-your-seat fun, the characters aren't really developed enough for the viewerIn Disney's second cinematic outing in the Star Wars universe, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is an excellent, albeit flawed film. Though the action scenes are edge-of-your-seat fun, the characters aren't really developed enough for the viewer to care about them. Ben Mendelsohn as the sinister Director Krennic, along with Felicity Jones as Jyn really steal the show in this film. With this film, Disney has officially gained my trust after the fantastic film that was Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.… Expand

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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watching Darth Vadar massacre a couple dozen rebel soldiers was a hugely satisfying moment of badassery in what was otherwise a jumble of safely clichéd and predictable mediocrity.… Expand

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MCotsalasFeb 22, 2017

I'm shocked that this is only rated a 65 by the critics. This was without a doubt a better told story than The Force Awakens, and the characters had much more likability than The Force Awakens. Looking forward to the next story told inI'm shocked that this is only rated a 65 by the critics. This was without a doubt a better told story than The Force Awakens, and the characters had much more likability than The Force Awakens. Looking forward to the next story told in between trilogy films. (I believe the next one is about Han Solo's origins.)… Expand

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LeftZer0Feb 14, 2017

The reviews hyped me up for this. So I went in expecting an above average movie. What I found was a cliche fest that didn't bother to create an atmosphere or develop its characters. This movie is all about the final battle, which is OK, butThe reviews hyped me up for this. So I went in expecting an above average movie. What I found was a cliche fest that didn't bother to create an atmosphere or develop its characters. This movie is all about the final battle, which is OK, but unfortunately there's half a movie before it.

The first part of the movie, where the development should be, is soulless exposition. WE'RE HERE, ON THIS PLANET, AND THIS HAPPENED, OH ANOTHER PLANET, THAT HAPPENED, ANOTHER ONE, THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! It really feels like they went through a checklist of what they wanted to tell the audience and did the minimum effort possible to inform us. We hop from location to location, before we can even start recognizing each one, being told what we should be told and on to the next item on the checklist. A bunch of characters enter the story with no backstory, the starting ones have sudden changes of heart with no explanation. This first part needed to be a 3-hours movie or a miniseries to decently introduce everything they want to introduce for the final battle, but it's only part of a 2-hours movie and got cut to show us the bare minimum, and that decision is what ruined this movie.

The final battle is actually entertaining. Completely predictable, cliche and sometimes nonsensical - after you watch it, ask yourself how the male lead got out of where we last saw him and up to the place where he saves the female lead - but it's good CGI and lots of explosions in a beautiful location, what's not to like? In fact this movie would be easily a 7/10 if it started directly at the battle, without wasting our time before it.

This is a movie made to profit from nostalgia. If you're not a rabid fan, don't waste your time. Or go directly to the final battle scene.… Expand

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bradactor66Feb 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not sure what to think of this movie because I was tired when I saw it. I did not know it was a spin off. I suppose for younger viewers they would love it. My title for this is "Mixed Nuts" because of the superimposed imagery of Darth Vader, Prince Leia, and others. Again I do not remember mention of Jedi Knights. The force was mentioned and one interesting character with it. For those who liked it, que sera sera. May the blessings Be… Expand

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mp303Feb 4, 2017

The final sequence of this movie was......I can't even describe! is not a 10 for me because of the first act and lack of development for Jyn and the captain, Donnye Yen and K2 were amazing.

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LyciusJan 30, 2017

I am old school and one of those people who rejects the special editions and the 3 prequels as a horrible departure from the first three films. I place this film solidly at the number 2 spot in my favorites, behind Empire.

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ri0tt44Jan 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
-Star Wars
-large scale
-Nostalgia
-Darth Vader
-Grand Moff Tarkin
-Princess Leia at the end.

Cons:
-Totally uninspired and predictable story (nothing is a surprise in the film)
-Lack of character development to the point where you really don't care about the characters at all
-Questionable casting for some of the roles (not all)
-Felt like a cashgrab

Overall I didn't enjoy this movie at all. It felt rushed and by the end I was more then happy I was leaving the theater. I'm a big Star Wars fans and really enjoyed The Force Awakens but this movie was an absolute bummer in my honest opinion. If you're a big movie buff this movie has the potential to make you cringe over and over again throughout the entire film.… Expand

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jtwoodallJan 29, 2017

Story, ok. Writing, dull. Acting, dull. Characters, dull. I fell asleep twice, twice!! During a Star Wars movie!! The Vader scene at the end was proof that it wasn't like they didn't have great material to pull from. They just choseStory, ok. Writing, dull. Acting, dull. Characters, dull. I fell asleep twice, twice!! During a Star Wars movie!! The Vader scene at the end was proof that it wasn't like they didn't have great material to pull from. They just chose NOT to. It's like they were afraid to make it a Star Wars film. Really disappointed. I own ever Star Wars film on digital and Blue Ray. This is the first One I'll never watch more than once.… Expand

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EnderJoshJan 28, 2017

I LOVED THIS MOVIE. GO SEE IT NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T. One of the few movies I wholeheartedly give 10/10 to. Amazing on a visual level, suspense level, you name it. Every level you can think of. Sure, little kids may find it loud, hard toI LOVED THIS MOVIE. GO SEE IT NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T. One of the few movies I wholeheartedly give 10/10 to. Amazing on a visual level, suspense level, you name it. Every level you can think of. Sure, little kids may find it loud, hard to understand and enjoy, but for older viewers, it's the exact opposite. Great job, Lucasfilm, you did it again. Another outstanding Star Wars film.… Expand

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Ansatsu83Dec 17, 2016

The movie is abysmal at best. The first twenty minutes of the movie servers zero purpose. It starts with the iconic "A long, long time ago. In a galaxy far away." followed by... absolutely no text roll. Instead we are treated to a scene aboutThe movie is abysmal at best. The first twenty minutes of the movie servers zero purpose. It starts with the iconic "A long, long time ago. In a galaxy far away." followed by... absolutely no text roll. Instead we are treated to a scene about a family getting invaded by some death troopers and an imperial officer whos backstory was never completed. Cut to present day and nightmares and we get... a character who is an jackass, backstabbing his own informant... A female protagonist who has absolutely zero clue how to act, a cyborg jihadist, who looks a lot like morgan freeman, who is never really expanded upon, and a semi-decent action sequence... Lets not forget the child standing in the middle of the street crying, with zero movement... I'm pretty sure a child, who is caught in a fire fight, is going to curl up into a ball on the side of the street... NOT SIT THERE CRYING WITH ARMS STRAIGHT TO THEIR SIDES, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET!!!!!!

In the end credits, they tout they proudly used a casting agency in their movie... STOP USING THEM DISNEY!!! THEY ARE TERRIBLE AT AND THEY HIRE GARBAGE ACTORS!!!!!!!

Tarkin is obviously CG, it looks absolutely terrible... not sure why they couldn't adapt a story around Tarkin and just cut him from the entire thing... But hey, Lucas said the expanded universe isn't canon so Disney can have "more creative liberties"... How's that working out, Disney? The two star wars movies you released were GARBAGE!!!!

The battle scenes near the end and the minute and a half of Darth Vader going Sith Lord on the rebels was good, but the rest of the movie... The real kicker here is... no Kyle Katarn? Disney.. **** OFF! You are doing a great injustice to the franchise!… Expand

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MeritCobaJan 28, 2017

Rogue One is a movie that sets the focus low. The heroes are not Jedi or members of some ruling elite. Rogue one's cast has more in common with Han Solo than with a Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia. The message of the movie: little acts ofRogue One is a movie that sets the focus low. The heroes are not Jedi or members of some ruling elite. Rogue one's cast has more in common with Han Solo than with a Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia. The message of the movie: little acts of bravery can have important consequences.

The MacGuffin that makes the movie go is to find the weakness of that big death star moon build by the father of Jen. Find the father, find the weakness. A message from dad reaches the rebels in the form of a pilot and so Jen has to be found as to gain access to dad by way of Saw Gerrera, a rebel so extreme that even the Rebel Alliance frowns on him. Since he happens to be Jen's surrogate father it might be that he listens to her instead of pulling the trigger.

Does that sound overtly complex? Well, it does, but if you just tag along with the movie it is just one of points in the tale that you get dragged along. And tag along is the only thing that you can do as the movie does not let go. I would say, it keeps almost the same frantic pace as that crazy movie Fury Road. And that is the main weakness of this movie. Despite interesting characters there are too many of them and not enough time for any of them. The upshot is that you don't care if someone sacrifices his life, which happens a lot in this movie. They join up and they get killed. Next! Even when there is an important emotional moment in the movie it quickly gets trampled over in a desire to keep the pace. Without some dwelling on emotions heroes become two dimensional figures and their sacrifices have no emotional impact.

Still, Rogue One one is one of the better Star Wars movies in my opinion. It would have been better if there had been some more time spend on character development and less on jumping from one place to the next out of fear that some moments of reflection will scare the audience out of the theater. A pity because the essence of this movie: little people can bring hope loses a lot of its emotional currency.… Expand

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LaskeudeungJan 27, 2017

Ya memang ga aneh, kalau rating critics di Meta ini cuma 65. Rogue One memang tetap memiliki kesan franchise Star Wars. Tapi ... tidak akan bisa lepas dari tokoh - tokoh utamanya yang di sini hanya muncul sebagai Cameo2 ...

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sandbornJan 24, 2017

Yet another poorly constructed movie relying on its final act for a positive review. The first hour is an incoherent mess and I felt like leaving. There are about ten scene changes in the first 15 minutes for nothing! Some of the dialogueYet another poorly constructed movie relying on its final act for a positive review. The first hour is an incoherent mess and I felt like leaving. There are about ten scene changes in the first 15 minutes for nothing! Some of the dialogue exchanges are just unmemorable rapid fire. Yes, the final battle is entertaining and shot well, but it gets tedious and convoluted; and I don't buy a $10 ticket for a 2 hour movie just to like the ending.… Expand

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anichelsJan 24, 2017

I did not expect much coming into the theater, being disappointed with the logic of the story line of TFA. This movie is brilliantly written, and nicely plugs the only plot holes in the original series. There is obvious CGI that I immediatelyI did not expect much coming into the theater, being disappointed with the logic of the story line of TFA. This movie is brilliantly written, and nicely plugs the only plot holes in the original series. There is obvious CGI that I immediately noticed, but I'm still giving it a 10.… Expand

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AndrewLambertJan 22, 2017

Rogue One continues Disney's spectacular resurgence of the legendary saga, enriching the series' mythology by exploring hidden depths of the Star Wars universe in ways never seen before.

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shoulderoforionJan 22, 2017

Passable addition to the Star Wars canon. This movie was so "busy" with locations & characters you couldn't really sink your teeth into any of them before they flew by (pun). I'd rewatch when it comes out on stream. Did not care forPassable addition to the Star Wars canon. This movie was so "busy" with locations & characters you couldn't really sink your teeth into any of them before they flew by (pun). I'd rewatch when it comes out on stream. Did not care for the'droid at all.… Expand

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dlwatso15Jan 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been a huge fan of Star Wars since I was a child, since the day I saw the first installment and my mind was blown. I've loved almost all of them (I like Episode 1 and 2 but they're nowhere near as good as the rest of the films) but Rogue One is a piss poor Star Wars movie and a **** movie in general. Let me start off by saying the things I liked about the movie. - Good acting
- Great visuals and CGI
- Great settings - Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic
- Alan Tudyk as K-2SO

Now here are the things I didn't like. - Boring characters outside of Orson and K-2SO
- Boring script and poor writing
- Terrible pacing throughout
- Darth Vader's cheesy joke
- Little to no mention to other films in the series
- Plays everything too safe - Not one Jedi in the film
- The actions scenes look great but nothing important really happens in them
- All of the action scenes are basically the same as the previous action scene
- Overall cheesiness throughout

Now, it's not a terrible movie but it's not good. It was so boring that my girlfriend fell asleep for the last half hour and I almost fell asleep in the middle. I don't think I've ever wanted to go to sleep during a Star Wars film to get out of it. My only suggestion is to find this movie at a Redbox or something and try it yourself but do not go into it with high expectations.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJan 21, 2017

So unfortunately Rogue Onewasn't as good as Star Wars: The Force Awakens...
Rogue One was a movie in which my family kinda dragged me to see, since I'm not a Star Wars fan. The film was a bit long and the plot was cliched, but some actionSo unfortunately Rogue Onewasn't as good as Star Wars: The Force Awakens...
Rogue One was a movie in which my family kinda dragged me to see, since I'm not a Star Wars fan. The film was a bit long and the plot was cliched, but some action scenes were pretty good. I don't know if this is just because I'm not into Star Wars. (50/100)… Expand

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LockeJohnJan 21, 2017

It's an OK movie, with some great scenes. As a whole the movie is a mess, with weak story. The acting is great but the characters aren't very interesting. The villain is weak as a character, even though the acting is good.

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MmkkJan 21, 2017

A fantastic film that has raised the bar for all the next Star Wars films. It may drag a bit in the beginning, but it makes up for it towards the end. A must see for any Star Wars fan.

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EliascJan 16, 2017

A film only Star Wars fanboys will enjoy, 'Rogue One' seems like a film that was cobbled together from a grab bag of script starts that do not seem to fit together and have too many missing pieces. Someone was not paying attention to scriptA film only Star Wars fanboys will enjoy, 'Rogue One' seems like a film that was cobbled together from a grab bag of script starts that do not seem to fit together and have too many missing pieces. Someone was not paying attention to script continuity resulting in many lost opportunities to tell a really good story filled with emotional content. It is telling that despite the very good cast, the most memorable characters are all secondary to the main plot line. All other characters are often forgettable. Donnie Yen is a standout as a blind samurai as is Jian Wen as his rebel sidekick. Both of these actors connect with the audience. The rest of the cast tries hard but do not ever reach the emotional resonance of the original Star Wars trilogy cast members. Forest Whitaker is wasted as a mentor and father figure of Jyn Erso, a role you would never guess at from the limited screen presence that he occupies. Instead you will ask yourself 'Who was that?' I suspect that he was part of a larger story that was never filmed. Felicity Jones role as Jyn Erso was also too short to allow the viewer to identify with what should have been the film's main character. The film is also plagued by poor editing with many scenes cut in sequences that will confuse you. However the film excels as a good special effects extravaganza and looks very good on the screen with the exception of the ghoulish use of CGI for 1 dead actor. Too bad the story is not nearly as compelling as the visuals. The best part of the film is the last 30 minutes that successfully duplicates the first Star Wars film 'A New Hope'. IF you can get beyond the overly complicated plot of the first hour or so, you will definitely like the rest of the film.
The production makes several crucial errors. Perhaps this was due to interference from Disney Studios known for micromanaging film productions. For example, the original Star Wars films was designed to show a used fighting force of space fighters that have been dented and scuffed up. This film has changed 'used looking' to 'dirty and unkempt'. Everything is dirty, the ships, the towns, and the people. If you ever were in the military, you would know that scuffs are inevitable but dirt is unacceptable.… Expand

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KingofdanerdsJan 20, 2017

I just love how the directors were able to find a successful way to make a Star Wars movie taking place between Episodes III and IV. Action is amazing and this movie has a strong and supporting cast. Could not ask for more. I am one with theI just love how the directors were able to find a successful way to make a Star Wars movie taking place between Episodes III and IV. Action is amazing and this movie has a strong and supporting cast. Could not ask for more. I am one with the force the force is with me. R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. 10/10… Expand

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JackalJan 18, 2017

I am 51, I have seen each film as they came out from 1977...I played as the characters (I didnt have a cellphone)...this story was a great missing piece to the puzzle even more so for a glimpse of the great Darth Vader. Excellent film. I cantI am 51, I have seen each film as they came out from 1977...I played as the characters (I didnt have a cellphone)...this story was a great missing piece to the puzzle even more so for a glimpse of the great Darth Vader. Excellent film. I cant believe it would have any rating below 10.… Expand

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