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druout1944Dec 27, 2016

In terms of special effects the movie does a good job with lots of eye candy and some impressive CGI to bring back the Tarkin. Unfortunately the movie is obviously and intentionally racist against white males. A non-white male core castIn terms of special effects the movie does a good job with lots of eye candy and some impressive CGI to bring back the Tarkin. Unfortunately the movie is obviously and intentionally racist against white males. A non-white male core cast (white female, Asian, Mexican, Pakistani) vs an all white male Empire cast in this day and age makes it quite clear that this movie was designed to hate on white males. Pretty pathetic.… Expand

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JcondicDec 27, 2016

A good popcorn film that helps pass the time but where is the danger? It was advertised as a tougher, grittier version in the Star Wars lore but any time things got to serious one of the characters would toss in a joke to ease the tension.A good popcorn film that helps pass the time but where is the danger? It was advertised as a tougher, grittier version in the Star Wars lore but any time things got to serious one of the characters would toss in a joke to ease the tension. As Disney does with their marvel films, the Star Wars universe has fully been Disneyfied, with safe story’s, humour and generic music to set the mood. I found the score felt out of place in a few scenes while watching the movie. The characters felt flat, especially Mikkelson and Mendelsohn both fantastic actors who were wasted. I am a Star Wars fan but after the disappointment of Force Awakens this doesn’t do much to excite me for the upcoming series. On a positive note, seeing Darth Vader fight down that corridor excited the geek in me.… Expand

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jmabaDec 27, 2016

je suis agréablement surpris par la direction artistique du film. elle reprend tous les codes de l'épisode 4 de 1977 sans pour autant la rendre vieillissante. époustouflant, un tour de force. un petit bémol pour un personnage. les scènesje suis agréablement surpris par la direction artistique du film. elle reprend tous les codes de l'épisode 4 de 1977 sans pour autant la rendre vieillissante. époustouflant, un tour de force. un petit bémol pour un personnage. les scènes d'actions sont magnifiques, les plans sont enivrants, les clins d’œil aux top. sa pulse.

je reste critique sur la qualité de la VF qui n'est pas à la hauteur (qualité d'interprétation et de production).

pour la musique, je trouve qu'elle est rafraîchissante dans l'univers star wars, mais malgré un mix à la star wars, très présente, les compositions qui sont inspiré des partitions de mr JW, n'arrivent pas à imprégner le spectateur que je suis, me focalisant sur le sound design et le respect des équipes de production pour l'oeuvre originale.… Expand

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DrSikoDec 27, 2016

Oh boy how fanboys can be blind for such tedious, atrocious and lazy movie such this. It's so cliche, so predicted, like I don't even need to check the 'spoilers' box because it's too obvious and mainstream. Seems fanboys only want to watchOh boy how fanboys can be blind for such tedious, atrocious and lazy movie such this. It's so cliche, so predicted, like I don't even need to check the 'spoilers' box because it's too obvious and mainstream. Seems fanboys only want to watch clowns wearing star trooper outfits so they can jerk off on any movie. The "3D" effects are non-existent, I took off and on my glasses multiple times in the movie, it's almost like 2D but the blurriness in some scenes. My gf and I started yawning after 30 minutes from boredom (we finished our popcorn by that time). We felt asleep unless a big explosion or a light strike hits us in the face after about 20 minutes of dim scenes so it wakes us up. We couldn't know how to pass time, we started laughing at the 'fight scenes' and cuddling. We almost got tired and the movie can't finish. No wonder the stage was almost empty I expected not to find any tickets when I came to the movies, but because there was nothing interested to watch. Seems we are going to have the same lame movie again and again every year because fanboys will jerk to anything 'Star warsy'.

And what about the female protagonist thing nowadays? Her staged and weak performance was nothing compared to Daisy Ridley, or now SJWs are controlling everything?

Oh sorry, 'gf' means girlfriend. I know SW fanboys won't understand such shortcut. No wonder, jerking off to Darth Vader's ugly mask makes them sexodus.… Expand

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JarlPhiDec 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first time since the so unloved Prelogy, when I left the theater, I had that feeling, you know, that little feeling you have when you just saw a Star Wars Movie, I loved it, I really did, let me elaborate on this.
1-The movie's purpose. I've always wondered how could a weapon as extraordinary as the death star have a flaw in it, and most importantly, how could the empire be unaware of it, Finally I have my answer.
2-The Ironic Drama, following characters and getting attached to them knowing that they will die at the end of the movie, that is so cruel, so raw, and that makes the rebellion's values so much greater, those people went on a suicide mission, they fought, they killed, and they died for something they won't be able to experience, Freedom.
3-The planets, we saw so many different environnement, so beautiful landscapes, so wonderful scenes, Visually, it was really beautiful, we experienced the diversity that defines Star Wars, the creativity that characterized Lucas'saga.
4-Darth Vader, the first scene could be considered as rubbish fan-service, but the second one, had a purpose, directly link Rogue One to Ep IV, which makes it its direct prequel, that makes sense, plus THAT SCENE WAS MARVELOUS, when I saw Vader Killing those rebels, I had an orgasm.
5-The Force as A religion, The Force is with me and I'm One With the force, replace Force by "god", and you know what Chirrut is, A Badass Priest, He believed in the force when no one else did, the way he and Baze (which on the contrary was skeptical, but chose to believe when he saw his friend die) was really touching. 6-CGI, it was nearly perfect, Grand Moff Tarkin was, and he always will be (until ep IV ..), I loved the droid, really funny, and cynical.
What I didn't like about the movie is the development of some the characters, Jyn, Andor and the relation between Galen and Krennicshould have been more developed, and I would have loved seeing General Akbar leading the fleet.
Rogue One was a good movie, and a great Star Wars. and that makes Ep VII look even worse. Ep VII could have been much better if Disney didn't force JJ to do it before 2016.
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hotesforclodDec 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally, a new Star Wars with dialogue! Great cast and balance of special effects. SPOILER: its both light-hearted and deeply dark; at times has the feel of episode V. Appearances by Vader will pull at your hidden dark side. I'll probably never watch The Force Awakens again, but this I'll rewatch forever...… Expand

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moviemitch96Dec 26, 2016

This is probably just me being bias against Star Wars ever since it was ruined for me by The Force Awakens last year, but I really do feel like I got burnt again by this series with this prequel/spinoff (or whatever you wanna call it.)This is probably just me being bias against Star Wars ever since it was ruined for me by The Force Awakens last year, but I really do feel like I got burnt again by this series with this prequel/spinoff (or whatever you wanna call it.) Basically it's simply the exact same formula that's been used over and over again and is riddled with cliche moments throughout. Even the acting couldn't be helped, with Felicity Jones reduced to really cheap, and yes, cliche lines throughout along with the rest of the cast as well. And I don't even wanna start talking about the ridiculous CGI that was used to bring back some classic characters from the original trilogy and making them look younger again. Overall, this did nothing whatsoever to bring anything new to the table for Star Wars and is simply a further reminder to me why I'm really wanting to distance myself from Star Wars more and more. Keep it up Disney (not!)… Expand

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TitaniumDragonDec 26, 2016

Rogue One is the story of the Rebels who fight to acquire the plans to the Death Star that Princess Leia has at the start of Episode IV. The cast includes a Rebel assassin, a wise-cracking robot, and a girl whose farming family is invaded byRogue One is the story of the Rebels who fight to acquire the plans to the Death Star that Princess Leia has at the start of Episode IV. The cast includes a Rebel assassin, a wise-cracking robot, and a girl whose farming family is invaded by Stormtroopers and her mother killed while her father is drug off. Fifteen years later, she’s back, trying to get the plans to the Death Star from her father so that the Rebellion can destroy the superweapon.

This is a generic modern action movie with the Star Wars branding on it. The first third or so is disjointed. While unlike The Force Awakens it feels like it is telling its own story, and it feels like it fits into the verse, it also feels like it is disconnected from it - a bunch of people fight and die, all to set up a plot point at the start of Episode 4.

There are two real problems:

1) The movie is poorly plotted. The start of the movie is disjointed; there’s a bunch of scenes awkwardly stuck together that don’t really end up feeling like they properly stick to each other. Later on, there's literally an entire planet that the group goes to in the middle of the film which serves no purpose whatsoever. It could have been cut and they wouldn't have had a problem – indeed, one of the characters in the movie even specifically suggests not going to that planet, instead suggesting first going to the final planet where the climax of the movie ultimately happens.

Even the final battle sequence doesn’t feel particularly well tied-together. In the original Star Wars, every death in the final sequence felt like it was directed towards the goal of defeating the Death Star – and every death made it feel like the rebels were that much closer to failure. In the climactic battle at the end of this movie, however, many of the good guys who die are nearly faceless, and even the named characters’ deaths feel like they’re extraneous to the plot – simply being killed off after they complete some task, both obviously and arbitrarily. And frankly, one of them simply dies pointlessly, with no actual purpose to his death, while doing something that didn’t matter at all to the climax of the movie.

This results in the ending of the movie feeling like it is kind of a generic action sequence where only a small portion of what we’re seeing actually matters. Only one death there actually felt at all tragic, and that was the one character who was actually directly contributing to their success at the time of their death. There’s little coherence to the final scene.

2) The characters aren’t particularly memorable. K-2SO, the reprogrammed imperial droid, is amusing and is the most memorable character in the movie. Almost all of the movie’s laugh lines are directed at him. Chirrut Imwe, the blind monk with faith in the force, has some memorability, and there’s at least one good laugh line directed at him. Saw Gerra, the rebel extremist at the start of the movie, seems like he might be vaguely interesting, but ultimately very little is done with him before he is unceremoniously killed off towards the end of the first act.

Everyone else – including the two leading characters, were pretty non-memorable. I could barely even remember their names after I left the theater. And that’s never a really good sign. Not caring about your main cast, and them feeling like they’re kind of generic action movie heroes, just makes it hard to care about anything else in the movie.

Ultimately, this isn’t really something you need to watch. There are better action movies and movies with better plots. There isn’t even a light saber battle in this movie. In the end, it feels like a bunch of references to the original Star Wars trilogy, particularly A New Hope, all stuck together in an attempt to make Disney lots of money with the brand name.

It will work. But it shouldn’t. There are better movies for you to spend your time and money on.… Expand

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drrealitycheckDec 26, 2016

Best Star Wars movie since The Empire Strikes Back. This was a return to the very first two movies back in the 70s, a tribute to the best of this franchise and the kind of Star Wars saga we all came to love. A host of new characters was quiteBest Star Wars movie since The Empire Strikes Back. This was a return to the very first two movies back in the 70s, a tribute to the best of this franchise and the kind of Star Wars saga we all came to love. A host of new characters was quite successful and the humor wasn't left out either. It also fills in a lot of gaps from the original films. Oh, and your favorite all time villain, complete with the voice of James Earl Jones, makes a few appearances.Those who didn't give this event top end reviews are in immediate need of CPR.… Expand

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Bigchris27Dec 26, 2016

OK at first I almost walked out of the movie due to the fact that it was very slow paced but after the first 20 minutes or so it was fantastic fast as lightning and super fun full of adventure action and laughs was really glad with my choiceOK at first I almost walked out of the movie due to the fact that it was very slow paced but after the first 20 minutes or so it was fantastic fast as lightning and super fun full of adventure action and laughs was really glad with my choice to stay had a blast watching it a absolute must see for the holiday season good family choice as well… Expand

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DobypetiDec 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing I didn't like a bit that the characters died... Besides that, the movie was great, and maybe it's as good as The Empire Strikes Back!
Rogue One is better than The Force Awakens, Disney has learned their lesson (The Force Awakens is good too, but I agree that it was kinda like "A New Hope II").

However, I miss one thing from the new Star Wars movies: "calm parts", when there is no running away from enemies and things like that, namely when there is no action (the best example is when Yoda is teaching Luke in The Empire Strikes Back)...

After all, I'm hyped for the upcoming Star Wars movies!… Expand

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Dr_Shooter24Dec 26, 2016

The problem of Rogue One is not the technical part, which is compelling and incredible, but the lack of interest that produces either the plot and the characters. I understand to be amusing for those who are huge fans of the saga, but for me,The problem of Rogue One is not the technical part, which is compelling and incredible, but the lack of interest that produces either the plot and the characters. I understand to be amusing for those who are huge fans of the saga, but for me, there is no story to tell, and that, for a presigious name like Star Wars is something inadmisible. And let´s be honest, Felicity Jones doesn´t have any charisma.… Expand

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marcmyworksDec 26, 2016

Rogue One starts off with so many ideas/characters/plot and action that you wonder if it will all get resolved. It does and it becomes a wonderful introduction to the first Star Wars film, "A New Hope". The only real weakness here is theRogue One starts off with so many ideas/characters/plot and action that you wonder if it will all get resolved. It does and it becomes a wonderful introduction to the first Star Wars film, "A New Hope". The only real weakness here is the blatant overacting of the cast, which causes about half of them to be unlikeable.… Expand

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MyDistUniverseDec 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars: Rogue One Google Image
Rogue One is everything you would expect from the 8th instalment of the Star Wars saga.
We have incredible CGI and special effects that make this epic film larger than life. Fast paced space and ground battles with all the necessary trimmings and space troopers galore. Not to mention the funny android with an attitude problem and more personality than most humans. It is all there.
The music score is very much in line with the series, yet still unique in its own way. This only adds to the overall feeling and knowledge that this is a self contained movie.
The opening of Rogue One departs from the big score and introduction scrolling across the screen. I found this part a tiny bit disappointing - it is kind of a Star Wars thing after all. Even I know that, and admittedly I don't know much.

The Story
Set between Episode III and IV Rogue One tells the story of a band of rebels who are trying to get the plans for the Death Star. They are lead by Jyn Erso, who is the daughter of Galen Erso, the man who reluctantly developed the machine.
During the construction Galen had secretly built in a weak spot at the core, hoping that the rebellion would be able to destroy the deadly weapon before the Empire had a chance to use it.
His wish did not exactly come true, because the evil Orson Krennic uses it to destroy Jedha City in order to show its power to the Empirial Senat. This makes the task at hand all the more urgent and the rebels are prepared to sacrifice everything to complete their mission.
The final showdown happens on the planet Scarif where the plans are stored. Star Wars fans who have been with the franchise for a while will probably know or at least guess the outcome of the movie. In my opinion that does not take anything away from the glory of watching it all happen in such a spectacular fashion on the big screen in 3D.
Sequel yes / no?
Rogue One is a stand alone movie but rumours continue to linger that there may be works in the pipeline to continue the story. I guess only time will tell. It is a very profitable franchise after all, so nothing is really unthinkable.
Disney revamped the Star Wars tale with The Force Awakens in 2015. They are currently working to get the chapter of that out in 2017. If the trend continues then the next movies after that is not due until 2019, which leaves the perfect open spot in 2018 for something else. But that is just speculation on my part.

Final thoughts
I have never been a Star Wars fan. To tell the truth the first movie in the franchise I ever saw was Episode I, and that only partly. I watched it years ago and the only part I remembered is the pod race. The first Star Wars movie I consciously watched was indeed The Force Awakens last year. After watching Rogue One now I am determined to make a marathon session over Christmas out of watching the entire series in one go. I will be off work for a few days, so that will give me the perfect opportunity to do that.
There are two reasons for that. First is my newfound appreciation for the story. And secondly there is the knowledge that I am missing the overall picture. I can't really place any of the events around those two movies within the timeframe of the entire story. As I am certain, that there will be more films coming and I am also certain that I am going to watch them, I want to be able to see the whole picture when I do that.… Expand

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GamingPoptartTVDec 26, 2016

I would have to say when it comes to this movie. I got everything I ever wanted. I even got the ending I wanted. Sadly this movie does suffer from a few if not nit picks in my opinion. First off when it comes to Tarkin I feel his CGI was notI would have to say when it comes to this movie. I got everything I ever wanted. I even got the ending I wanted. Sadly this movie does suffer from a few if not nit picks in my opinion. First off when it comes to Tarkin I feel his CGI was not on par with Leias which was perfect. It would have been better if you where gonna have Tarkin in such a role to constantly have his back towards people. I felt that would have been better. The other things was some poor character development. I understand that there fates why develop the characters. Yet literally the only 2 characters from the Rogue One Squadron that I can remember was K2 and Donni Yen. Then the last thing that is the only plot hole in this movie to me at least is why are the Empire looking for Kaber Crystals. It has been cannonized that the Death Star runs off one giant kaber Crystal. So what are they scouring planets for more. Just a nit pick I know. Also there is some poor editing I know it was rushed but there are some scenes where it wasn't edited well.

Other then all that I would say this movie is a 9/10 and a must see and must own on blue ray.… Expand

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PatraxaDec 25, 2016

When I went into episode 7, with high hopes of a new star wars trilogy being great, my hopes were ruined. The movie was bland, the characters;boring and unoriginal, and there was a constant use of pointless nostalgia. It was awful, so goingWhen I went into episode 7, with high hopes of a new star wars trilogy being great, my hopes were ruined. The movie was bland, the characters;boring and unoriginal, and there was a constant use of pointless nostalgia. It was awful, so going into this film my expectations were set low. However the movie had good characters, amazing scenes, a fantastic plot, amazing moments, and it was a star wars movie through and through. For that alone it could easily get 7 stars, but the ending was astonishing, and for that superb ending it is a must see.
Now let us all hope that episode 8 will follow this and not the joke that was episode 7.… Expand

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thoodeeDec 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. loved this movie! I really was invested in the characters, and even family that weren't familiar with star wars were craving more about what happens after. Of course I pointed to episode 4. The only thing that somewhat let me down was the amount of Vader screen time, however when he finally did show up you knew sh!t just got real and was fully satisfied.… Expand

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venuleDec 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give Rogue One a 10; perhaps it is a bit generous as I have been praying for a darker Star Wars movie for a long time (incidentally, about the same time I discovered Knights of the Old Republic). The casting was excellent, and I can't really think of a major flaw worthy of taking a mark down on the score. Of course, those who cry that their favorite characters died at the end of a good movie will find plenty of reason to go from 10 to 0 real quick, it was to be expected considering you never see or hear of these characters after this event in the Star Wars universe. I mean seriously, guys, Star Wars itself ought to have a dark side, too. On a more technical note, the soundtrack fit really well, the pacing felt right and flowed naturally to me, the cast was great (especially Donnie Yen), and I did feel a certain tension and excitement to see it through to the end. I've mulled it over since seeing it last night and this movie did what Star Wars has needed to do for awhile: take a chance, a risk; Star Wars needed to branch off from showy lightsaber duels and bland character development and be rich, explore ambitions, explain stories and give viewers a reason to care. It did just that, hence many of the negative reviews for having killed off most of the cast by the end. Turns out, not everyone can handle a darker Star Wars, but if that's what you've been after for years like many others, you should not miss this movie. It only scratches the surface on what Star Wars movie producers and directors need to do, but it's a start and a pretty good start, too.… Expand

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andstottDec 25, 2016

This movie was a big surprise. Wasn't expecting much. Liked the characters a lot. The story was well told and the use of CGI for some characters from previous movies was very cool. It makes Star Wars A New Hope even better. It was myThis movie was a big surprise. Wasn't expecting much. Liked the characters a lot. The story was well told and the use of CGI for some characters from previous movies was very cool. It makes Star Wars A New Hope even better. It was my favorite movie of 2016. I admit to be being a star wars fan, but I am impartial enough to say that the prequels (except for this one) were generally terrible.
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live4tantraDec 25, 2016

People are unbelievable with their ratings. Force Awakens was a joke. This movie is true to the Star Wars saga. I hope Disney keeps this Director for all future Star Wars movies. The only flaw I saw in this movie was Orson Krennic whosePeople are unbelievable with their ratings. Force Awakens was a joke. This movie is true to the Star Wars saga. I hope Disney keeps this Director for all future Star Wars movies. The only flaw I saw in this movie was Orson Krennic whose acting and speech pattern was a bit silly. Other than that, the movie was awesome!… Expand

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MattBrady99Dec 25, 2016

Rogue One follows Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones) a Rebellion soldier and criminal, who is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With help from theRogue One follows Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones) a Rebellion soldier and criminal, who is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With help from the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks.

I had my worries with Rogue One, if I must admit. After the massive success of "The Force Awakens", the universe of Star Wars has now expanded even more. There's going to be more sequels, prequels, and spin-offs every year now. Why this worries me is because I fear I'm going to be sick of theses and not really get exited anymore. Star Wars should be treated like a three year event like before, it gives more time for the writers & director to really flesh out the story. It may seem like a long wait, but it'll be worth the wait. But that's not all. The trouble re shoots this went through and the ridiculous short deadlines during post-production. But after seeing the film myself, I can safely say that this new prequel isn't a bad one.

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a good movie. Not great or amazing, just decent. In my opinion, it's not up there with "A New Hope" or "Empire Strikes Back". It's more in the middle for me. If I have to be honest, I actually enjoyed "Force Awakens" more than this. Yeah, I said it. The movie is flawed, but it dose have a lot to like about it.

I can't imagine the pressure Gareth Edwards must have felt making this, kinda like what Abrams was feeling. In interviews, Gareth has said he was a Star Wars fan and it was the reason why he wanted to make movies. So this is very dear to him and while there where some slip ups in parts, but I must say that he handed the material really well. Gareth Edward is very good at making things feel huge and the heavy scale of things. The action scenes were directed so brilliantly that it actually felt like a war movie.

That's what really surprised me about "Rogue One" is how dark and depressing it is. Some people may have a problem with that, since everyone is use to these adventures with are favorite characters. For me, I didn't have an issue with it. Heck, I'm kinda glad it had the balls to go that far and be violent. The humor is very limited, but when there is humor is mostly from K-2SO (played by Alan Tudyk), who was just the best.

The CGI in this movie was incredible and quite groundbreaking. I mean, it's TOO GOOD. The way it blended with the real life environment and the action scenes was so good that half of the time I was watching computer effect's on screen. How it was executed was so beautiful and quite the achievement.

Now the biggest complaint I've been hearing from Star Wars fans is about Peter Cushing Digital Resurrection. Yep, he's back to cinematic life through the use of state-of-the-art visual effects wizardry. He's character Grand Moff Tarkin is in the movie, but instead of re-casting the role or kept his digital face in the shadows, but that's surprisingly not the case. He's in the movie quite a lot as you see him in full form and up close. This is getting a mix response from people and even I was a bit mixed on it. I was a bit weird out by it, as Peter Cushing has been dead for 22 years and seeing up there was hard to digest. But after letting it sink in, I thought it wasn't too noticeable and in a few scene I actually brought into it. I thought it looked real when he wasn't moving around or any close ups to his face. But that's just my thoughts.

Speaking of bringing back old characters, Dark Vader makes a appears in this. While he's screen time is very short, but he steals every scene he's in. Eventually the hallway scene, that was so bad-ass and one of my favorite moments in the movie. It's great to see him and James Earl Jones back as one of greatest villains of all time.

The first half of "Rogue One" was a bit rough for me and I was kinda bored at times. I didn't care or got attracted to the characters. The characterization was lacking and that's a real shame, because Star Wars is all about the characters, as it's the thing we remember from these movies. It's not all about Lightsabers and battles, it's the characters. Felicity Jones, Alan Tudyk & Mads Mikkelsen characters were the only ones that I cared about. The others not so much.

Another major part of the Star Wars movies is the score. John Williams score is so iconic that it's hard to top it. It's the heart of the series and I kinda wish he did the score for this, because Michael Giacchino score wasn't that good. But I'll cut Giacchino a little slack, he only had 4 weeks to compose it and it is a tough act to follow. That goes back to what I said about the deadlines being too short.

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a good entry to the series and it dose feel like a dark Star Wars movie. I may have problems with the movie and I have to be honest with that, but I do think it ties in very well with "A New Hope".… Expand

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BranagunDec 25, 2016

This was an exhilarating and emotional roller coaster - not 'fun' as such, and some of the characterisation is sketchy. However it has a surprisingly authentic war film vibe and is seemingly uncompromising by concerns of 'Disneyfication' -This was an exhilarating and emotional roller coaster - not 'fun' as such, and some of the characterisation is sketchy. However it has a surprisingly authentic war film vibe and is seemingly uncompromising by concerns of 'Disneyfication' - some of this is bold and brutal, especially the third act. This gives me hope for future standalone instalments.… Expand

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ThibaultVDec 25, 2016

The movie highly differs from Director's original version, and has been destroyed by Disney wanting to re-shot a lot of parts of it at the last moment.

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Buckeye16Dec 24, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hated this movie. SPOILER: Every single character I cared about was killed off, even the robot! I cared about these individuals for two hours only to see them die. Yes, I understand why they did, but I think this could have been written differently. I did not walk out feeling "A New Hope." I felt defeated and depressed. Jyn & Cassian could have been Rey's parents - what a cool storyline that would have been! I know not every story has a happy ending, but to kill off EVERY single main character is just not my type of movie. I would rather binge-watch Jar Jar Binks than ever see this again. Casting was terrific, dialogue was great, but to not let even one of the main characters survive is something I can't support. A Force Awakens was significantly better. Save your money and wait for Rogue One to hit Redbox.… Expand

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norseDec 24, 2016

This movie was surprisingly bland and non-fun to watch.

For the record, I gave last years new Star Wars movie a 10/10 rating. This year, we have the same great visuals, visual design and probably the best ever story told in the time of theThis movie was surprisingly bland and non-fun to watch.

For the record, I gave last years new Star Wars movie a 10/10 rating.

This year, we have the same great visuals, visual design and probably the best ever story told in the time of the movie Franchise.

Plenty of good actors, but: while the actors were great and the story was outstanding, both the writing and the acting were sub-par. I suspect poor direction.

The movie presses way too hard on a number of Star Wars cliches (force guy, hey, let's mention the force every sentence, huge space battle for a stationary target at the end, OMG, my relationship with my Dad and foster Dad is strained, everyone who dies dies a heroic death...)

Fewer characters with more development would have helped the movie along tremendously. Terrible shame, this movie could have been the greatest one yet.… Expand

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CoragaDec 24, 2016

A turd dressed up pretty in cgi... is still a turd... this movie are boring character and some action the end. Nostalgia is not enough to make this movie any good.

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A7sus4Dec 24, 2016

Sure, it was well produced, but frankly, this movie, while competent, was boring. The soundtrack was lousy, the characters were barely interesting to start and completely unmemorable by the end. It added absolutely nothing to the Star WarsSure, it was well produced, but frankly, this movie, while competent, was boring. The soundtrack was lousy, the characters were barely interesting to start and completely unmemorable by the end. It added absolutely nothing to the Star Wars universe. A total waste of time and money.… Expand

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SpottedLaughterDec 24, 2016

Absolutely in the top five Star Wars Movies ever made and a joy to watch from beginning to end.

While yes, there are issues with the movie, some of the CGI can be a bit in the uncanny valley the first time you see it and some of theAbsolutely in the top five Star Wars Movies ever made and a joy to watch from beginning to end.

While yes, there are issues with the movie, some of the CGI can be a bit in the uncanny valley the first time you see it and some of the characters are under developed, I don't feel they impact the movie too seriously. The movie ties perfectly into the start of 'A New Hope' and helps to fill in plenty of holes that were in the original movie, such as why Luke becomes 'Red 5', why the Death Star has such an odd weakness and how Vader can be so certain that Leia isn't on a diplomatic mission as she claims.

Also, the fact that the Rebellion isn't depicted right out as the good guys in the film, is a massive relief! In all of the original trilogy, the Rebels are shown as the moral right, good guys against an evil empire. But not in Rogue One. Here we see a Rebellion that is on the verge of breaking, taking desperate measures to keep themselves hidden and accomplish their goals in the face of overwhelming odds, where many of their missions are win or die trying.

For any Star Wars fans, this is highly recommended that you see it!… Expand

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Seymour_MoviesDec 24, 2016

As a self-titled moderate Star Wars fan (I enjoy watching the movies, but am not an expert in Star Wars at all) I enjoyed the film. I think that this works as a stand alone film, that isn't going to change anyones life, but it isAs a self-titled moderate Star Wars fan (I enjoy watching the movies, but am not an expert in Star Wars at all) I enjoyed the film. I think that this works as a stand alone film, that isn't going to change anyones life, but it is entertaining. As a member of the Star Wars family, it felt like a nice change of pace, was much grittier than usual, and had some good easter eggs. I say at the very least, this is a good movie to get you out of the house and get you a break from family during this holiday season.… Expand

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Mike_ZmekeDec 24, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story BEST Star wars since original trilogy.
It's fresh brith in all star wars franchise!
Don't believe the stupid surveys of journalists and be sure to go to this beautiful film

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audricedselDec 24, 2016

Rogue One is a cinematically great, esp. the third part. But, it's still lacking the characterisations. Yet, the movie's still amazing. Hmm...the ending is a big twist. And, I don't know that 2 person in this movie are a CGI one. I don't knowRogue One is a cinematically great, esp. the third part. But, it's still lacking the characterisations. Yet, the movie's still amazing. Hmm...the ending is a big twist. And, I don't know that 2 person in this movie are a CGI one. I don't know a lot about Star Wars Saga. But, I like this one, more than The Force Awakens.… Expand

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gamer1Dec 24, 2016

J'ai vraiment aimé ce film, un vrai plaisir de voir que la licence Star Wars semble enfin capable de nou faire rêver à nouveau ! De l'action comme rarement et les acteurs sont très bien aussi

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russiangamerDec 24, 2016

На персонажей наплевать, идите умирайте, мне то что? Сюжет скучный, всё равно знаем, что у них всё выйдет, чего волноваться то?
Робот, которого так хвалили... что в нём такого, обычный персонаж, который типа шутит и все типа смеются.На персонажей наплевать, идите умирайте, мне то что? Сюжет скучный, всё равно знаем, что у них всё выйдет, чего волноваться то?
Робот, которого так хвалили... что в нём такого, обычный персонаж, который типа шутит и все типа смеются.
Вейдер... По ощущениям, он находился в кадре минуты 2-3 из которых 1-1,5 минуты он дрался. Вау... Единственное, к чему нет претензий - это спец-эффекты. Ну и всё таки первый час даже интересно смотреть.… Expand

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OctomortDec 24, 2016

they made 200 mill on it in first two weeks so obviously it is a good film. The only likable character who had that Star wars rebel personality of determined optimism, with that touch of charming naivety, was the droid, even Mon Mothma was athey made 200 mill on it in first two weeks so obviously it is a good film. The only likable character who had that Star wars rebel personality of determined optimism, with that touch of charming naivety, was the droid, even Mon Mothma was a whinger (yes USA it is a real word it means whiny B**** but you can say it in front of your mum). All that matters is the box office and the opinions of the corporate lovers on this site who always seem to vote a product 9 or 10, maybe an eight if it poisons their grandmother. My comments are meant to reflect the tone of the film, jaded and depressive!… Expand

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flowirinDec 24, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a star wars movie. That's good. tie fighters, death stars, corellian corvettes, space battles and storm troopers. YAY
but. meh.
There's obvious symbolism. the filmatic movement from darkness to light, representing despair to hope. but belaboured, and makes the movie hard to watch for the first forever. 50 shades of, well, darkness and that's all there is to see.
Then there's the lack of gravitas. The monologues are just that little bit too long and quite frankly i didn't care enough about the boring bearded dudes to care. And the star, is it Jen? no, its Jin. or something, she's not quite got the method down pat and I dropped out of the movie world several times when she was obviously acting.
Then there's the style. The first movement is all chop chop chop, switching frantically between worlds, clumsy exposition, not feeling much like a star wars movie, more like a complex detective film noir, which then changes mood halfway though and tries to pull a thin red line, or something.
I guess it did manage to build a sense of the human (and alien) cost of the plans that luke comes across in a new hope. there's that word again. They said it enough.
Then there's the 3D. The Force Awakens nailed it, and it was brilliant. Rouge One? meh. I like to look around each scene, take in the other players, check out the scenery, the sets. In Rouge One, the focal plane is really small, so only the person that the director wants you to look at is in focus (and even then they are often obstructed by shoulders or objects). Everyone else is blurry. So i spent a lot of time looking at a blurry person, waiting for the focus to shift so i could see them properly. Not so much in the second half, but it was a real irritant for the first half. This was compounded by a constant, unnecessary, shaky cam. So 3D added a tiny bit to the movie, but took more than it gave.

And dear GOD. please never use that CGI technique for people's faces EVER AGAIN. I'll have nightmares. So BAD
the droid was good.… Expand

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dacanizaresDec 23, 2016

A movie without identity, it tries to copy things from a terrorist thriller to a vietnam war movie but it fails to find his soul. It is like a Space Rambo movie with Darth Vader in the background.

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TrevorDevendorfDec 23, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a Star Wars fan-girl is a plus! You will enjoy this movie til the end! Some of the characters in Rogue One die off in very random paced areas in the film, but i still thoroughly loved the film! Gareth Edwards really did it for me... I was skeptical about him, because of Monsters. Now that i've seen this movie twice, and it still amazes me! Loved Donnie Yen's character Chirrut, his take on the Force has really refreshing... the chant/mantra he says will stick with me forever! "I am with the Force, and the Force with me." Fantsatic Classic to put in Best of films books of 2016!… Expand

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NostalgicDec 23, 2016

First of all all the haters out there need to stfu. How pathetic and unintelligent does a human have to be to rate this epic movie low? We are talking about the most loved franchise of all time and what these filmmakers have managed to doFirst of all all the haters out there need to stfu. How pathetic and unintelligent does a human have to be to rate this epic movie low? We are talking about the most loved franchise of all time and what these filmmakers have managed to do is nothing short of extraordinary. Go see this movie in 3d now !!! All I have to say is bacta tank !… Expand

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Aaron64Dec 23, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It may be that the first part of the movie seems a little boring, simple but it improves every time the movie is progressing and also has one of the most epic battles ever seen in the star wars franchise. Is mandatory and recommended for star wars fans.It be imperfect and whit some mistakes but ends up being very good and entertaining movie . I give it 7.5 good… Expand

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AMcLMDec 23, 2016

Even though we already knew how it would end, this movie had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There are parts that will make you laugh and parts that will make you cry and scenes that will leave you in awe. It is truly one of theEven though we already knew how it would end, this movie had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There are parts that will make you laugh and parts that will make you cry and scenes that will leave you in awe. It is truly one of the most captivating movies I have ever seen. Whilst it does have you asking "why did they do that?" a few times, it does little to detract from the enjoyment of the film and I am sure that if one put a little thought into these decisions they could be justified. Overall, a great film that I would highly recommend even if you have somehow not watched any of the other Star Wars films.… Expand

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ShermosDec 23, 2016

The only reason I'm not giving Rogue One a 10/10 score is because it does have a some minor flaws in the plot and could have done a better job with character building. Overall however, this film is awesome, and I haven't enjoyed a Star WarsThe only reason I'm not giving Rogue One a 10/10 score is because it does have a some minor flaws in the plot and could have done a better job with character building. Overall however, this film is awesome, and I haven't enjoyed a Star Wars film so much since The Empire Strikes Back. It might even be the best overall. I certainly enjoyed it more than the Force Awakens.… Expand

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43in2014Dec 23, 2016

Related media: The three prequels have been quite soulless, as the actors had to act opposite green screens most of the time, while The Force Awakens (TFA) was a great disappointment as it heavily ripped off A New Hope (ANH). Check out myRelated media: The three prequels have been quite soulless, as the actors had to act opposite green screens most of the time, while The Force Awakens (TFA) was a great disappointment as it heavily ripped off A New Hope (ANH). Check out my review of the latter, if you can find it.
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What's Rogue One (RO) like?: Story-wise, it's like other past films where the protagonists had to risk their lives to infiltrate the opposite side so as to steal something, except that here, there are also spaceships and lasers... It was better than TFA, but it also has several problems. >
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1. TFA broke many of the conventions and principles behind how The Force works and how things work in general! For no apparent reason, Rey knew how to pilot a complex spaceship and how to fight with a lightsaber without having been trained on either task beforehand. (This is all down to JJ Abrams. On Star Trek (2009) it was inspiring, but Into Darkness and TFA just made me question his destructive creativity. His earlier films were also quite unruly. I've decided to never watch his films again.) RO avoids this by not invoking the use of the force that often. Most events made sense. This film is a fitting addition to the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
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2. The battle scene on Scarif was nice. >
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1. RO is only slightly better than TFA. The story is less contrived than in TFA. However, it was still rather ridiculous that our heroes need to travel to so many places and to go through so many hoops to get the jobs done. Some parts seemed drawn out. >
2. Apart from Jyn, the other main characters were not developed sufficiently, in the rush to show the action scenes. >
3. The actor playing Commander Krennic seemed to be over-acting, all the time. He was unnecessarily angry and devilish all of the time.
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4. The CGI in this film has some significant flaws. The Star Destroyers look like Lego pieces when in front of a bright background, while the fully computer-generated Grand Moff Tarkin looked... computer-generated. The eyes! You have to sort out the problem with the static eyes! The production had $200m and these problems were not solved?
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5. I thought the destruction of Alderaan in ANH was the first time the Death Star fired its main laser and destroyed a planet? In ANH, Grand Moff Tarkin said, “Princess Leia, before your execution, I’d like you to join me for a ceremony that will make this battle station operational… In a way, you have determined the choice of the planet that is to be destroyed FIRST. Since you are reluctant to provide us with the location of the Rebel base, I have chosen to test this station's destructive power on your home planet of Alderaan.” Furthermore, Obi-Wan only felt the pain from the destruction of Alderaan and not from any moon or planet before that. The firing of the main laser in RO was not mere a test. Has this film created a continuity error? >
6. The new musical score was a strange and horrible choice. The score rises to a crescendo in a haphazard way and then abruptly drops and goes all over the place. Which inexperienced composer was hired to do this? A Golden Raspberry Award is coming up.
> 7. There was no need to show Leia at the end of RO. (It is not a spoiler that she's coming up next in ANH.) The CGI was inadequate and the scene should have been left out.
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How would the different age groups rate it?
Children: Excellent
Teenagers: Excellent
Young adults: Excellent
Medium age adults: Good
Old adults: Average.
My rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth it pay to watch it in the cinemas.… Expand

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febvelanoDec 23, 2016

For me this is one is quite boring, slept for about 20 min at the first part of the movie. Everything is so so predictable. I got to give 10 out of 10 tho for the CG FX, except those CGI characters. I see no point of seeing a movie explainingFor me this is one is quite boring, slept for about 20 min at the first part of the movie. Everything is so so predictable. I got to give 10 out of 10 tho for the CG FX, except those CGI characters. I see no point of seeing a movie explaining that death star has a weakness.… Expand

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ArconteDec 23, 2016

The Force Awakens was a total letdown last year but I have to say that this time Lucasfilm (Disney) did a great job. Rogue One is just amazing. Seriously go out and watch it becouse it deserve it, it's a true Star Wars movie. It's a story ofThe Force Awakens was a total letdown last year but I have to say that this time Lucasfilm (Disney) did a great job. Rogue One is just amazing. Seriously go out and watch it becouse it deserve it, it's a true Star Wars movie. It's a story of hope, a story of sacrifice for the greater good against the odds and oppression and I really loved the way the characters are well developed and plausible this time.
Also, even if there isn't (almost...) any lightsaber in it, still it shows us the force in a way that is so much better and convincing in comparison to what jj Abrams did in Episode 7, which totally broke my suspension of disbelief.
Both Visual and audio are stunning.
The ending is very climactic and the final battle (space and land)is just mind blowing.I do believe that this movie totally embrace the spirit of the Rebel Alliance. Finally!… Expand

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Luka0101998Dec 23, 2016

This is not Star Wars.The movie is just a overhyped story without the characters that made Star Wars awesome in the 20th century when the first movie was filmed.

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HortiezDec 23, 2016

A great standalone movie if it was not a star wars movie. i understand its not a "jedi" movie essentially but i really missed the use of the force throughout the movie until the end. If it wouldve had darth vader just kicking but, justA great standalone movie if it was not a star wars movie. i understand its not a "jedi" movie essentially but i really missed the use of the force throughout the movie until the end. If it wouldve had darth vader just kicking but, just destroying everything, showing off his amazing powers for like 10 minutes id have given it a 9 or 10.… Expand

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varmadmcgooDec 23, 2016

I had low expectations after the cash-grab disappointment that was The Force Awakens, but Rogue One was a very pleasant surprise.

Jyn Erso was wonderful, a true hero. Rogue One proves you don’t need much lightsaber action at all to make aI had low expectations after the cash-grab disappointment that was The Force Awakens, but Rogue One was a very pleasant surprise.

Jyn Erso was wonderful, a true hero.

Rogue One proves you don’t need much lightsaber action at all to make a standout Star Wars movie.

The most impressive thing about this film was how real it made the war feel. We saw sacrifices being made over and over for the sake of the Rebellion. This is why people are calling this a “dark” movie. It’s too optimistic, the rebels too successful, for the movie to be called dark; it’s weighty. The successes are earned at incredible cost. Such is war.

One notable disappointment here was the musical score. It felt largely repurposed from John Williams’ previous work — and sometimes, that was enough, but it felt like a timid mimicry of greatness. Were there any new musical themes introduced? I don’t recall any. It’s fine, even necessary, to use the Imperial March when Vader shows up, but there needs to be more, too.

We met so many delightful characters — all human except for K-2, whose brand of humor was most welcome, and which stands in stark contrast to the dumb dad-jokes C-3PO made in the latter prequels. No, this was smarter humor, which felt (again) more “earned.”

Here’s hoping future Star Wars films will be more Rogue One and less The Force Awakens!… Expand

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Castian77Dec 23, 2016

Over all the movie was good, but i could not handle the main heroine.
I can bet the movie could've done much better without her, she is at the center of everything, doing just exposure commentary, much like if she was not there at all.
TheOver all the movie was good, but i could not handle the main heroine.
I can bet the movie could've done much better without her, she is at the center of everything, doing just exposure commentary, much like if she was not there at all.
The better, established lore-rich characters were underdeveloped or changed to catter to this tasteless heroine.
See the movie again, imagine the scenes without her, you'll see, the movie not only does not change much, but any change is for the better.
This was more a war movie in a star wars themed world, ratehr a Star Wars classic movie, and that was good.

Gotta say, Disney sure wants to press the " Disney princesses" even to star wars to the point of nearly ruining the plot of the movies.… Expand

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SubastisDec 23, 2016

Boring blockbuster without nothing especial only 30 min of action if you dont fall sleep before. They are some really good actors wasted in this film, I cant care for this characters not even the robot they are unoriginal and boring. AndBoring blockbuster without nothing especial only 30 min of action if you dont fall sleep before. They are some really good actors wasted in this film, I cant care for this characters not even the robot they are unoriginal and boring. And some scenes from the trailer doesnt appear in the movie, thats really crappy. For me thats the last star wars movie from disney watched on bigscreen, this franchise its dead for now.… Expand

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PandaFromHell05Dec 23, 2016

The first time I watched the trailer, I was like meh. After watching the movie, I was pleasantly surprised. While I feel like this is not the most epic Star Wars movie ever (I mostly like lightsaber fights when it comes to Star Wars, andThe first time I watched the trailer, I was like meh. After watching the movie, I was pleasantly surprised. While I feel like this is not the most epic Star Wars movie ever (I mostly like lightsaber fights when it comes to Star Wars, and Rogue One does not have lightsaber fights), it's certainly decent. It's a classic father-daughter story, where you come to care about the characters. The robot droid was hysterical, honestly. Also, the tribute to characters such as Grand Moff Tarkin, was believable and plain creepy that they brought an actor who's been dead since the 90's, back to life. It was a pretty fantastic movie, much better than Force Awakens.… Expand

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Jess_HillDec 23, 2016

*Inhales deeply...*

Anticipation was very, very high with this new Star Wars offering, though I did attempt to temper my response to this much awaited film. This is an experience that is ultimately worthwhile, though the first two acts had*Inhales deeply...*

Anticipation was very, very high with this new Star Wars offering, though I did attempt to temper my response to this much awaited film. This is an experience that is ultimately worthwhile, though the first two acts had me worried at times. There is an intermittent lack of finesse, both with the CGI and the script, but the performances from Jones, Tudyk and Luna are exceptional. The cinematography is magnificent, delivering the sumptuous visuals we have come to expect from this universe, and the pacing is initially stilted but tightens considerably in the second and third acts. Taking place between the events of 'The Revenge of the Sith' and 'A New Hope', the storyline provides an engaging insight into the perils of war, with a focus on the darker realities of conflict than any other Star Wars film to date. It's in the final act that this film fulfills the heavy responsibility with which it was imbued, and in so doing provides long time fans with an unflinching journey to the heart of the rebellion. Leave the younger kids at home for this one. I am with the force, and the force is with me. 8.96/10… Expand

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kurotadori94Dec 23, 2016

The first half of the movie worried me a little, mostly because of the unconvincing dialogues. The second half, however, was much better, I found the debate inside the rebellion and the war scenes well structured and realistic, and the endingThe first half of the movie worried me a little, mostly because of the unconvincing dialogues. The second half, however, was much better, I found the debate inside the rebellion and the war scenes well structured and realistic, and the ending was epic. What I did not appreciate was the choice to make in digital the characters whose original actors were either dead or too old to play the role: the result was a little disturbing, with grand Moff Tarkin reminding me awkwardly of Harry Potter's Dobby, I think they just should've changed actors... But that said, I overall enjoyed very much the movie.… Expand

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SpangleDec 22, 2016

A step backward from The Force Awakens, the second Disney Star Wars film still retains many positive elements that continue to show why Star Wars is the only good blockbuster we have left. While this will end soon (after we get one a year forA step backward from The Force Awakens, the second Disney Star Wars film still retains many positive elements that continue to show why Star Wars is the only good blockbuster we have left. While this will end soon (after we get one a year for the next century), Rogue One keeps the good karma rolling with an entertaining and thoroughly well crafted epic space opera. Blending the action with story like few blockbusters care to do anymore, Rogue One has a sense of spectacle and wonder that these types of films should have, but few do. Beneath its CGI Peter Cushing is a beating heart that is infectious and permeates every scene in the film. Though it has its flaws, the film fulfills its goals of providing quality entertainment, but does not spare the audience in exposition and plot, nor does it compromise its serious moments with comedy. In other words, Rogue One is not like the soulless cash-ins we have seen this year such as Captain America: Civil War, Jason Bourne, The Magnificent Seven, or Doctor Strange. Instead, Rogue One has a sense of purpose and it is determined to fulfill this goal.

The end result of Rogue One is simple: deliver the Death Star plans to CGI Princess Leia. I know it is the last scene, but it is not a spoiler in the least since that is literally the plot. Along the way, we meet Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and a bunch of other people including a surprise Mexican (as a half-Latino who saw this with 8 other family members, this caused a great amount of shock) and some other people. Jyn is the daughter of Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), who is working on the Death Star against his will as an engineer. After Galen sends a message out that informs the rebels as to the existence of the Death Star and how to defeat it, Jyn is brought in to help find Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). A criminal, Jyn was adopted by Saw after her mother was killed and her father kidnapped by the Empire. A rebel himself, Saw Gerrera is an extremist and rejected by the rebellion. Following this, the film continues to build up to Jyn and her band of misfits working towards delivering the plans to Princess Leia. Admittedly, the character development is really bad. I understand the argument that this a one-off film, but this is hardly an excuse. Everybody here - including Jyn - is disposable. That said, some of these characters are seriously great, especially Chirrut Imwe (Donnie Yen). A blind man who wishes he was a jedi, Chirrut is actively a believer in the force and depends upon it for survival on more than one occasion. Of all the new characters, Chirrut is the easiest to root for and emphasizes the connections that can be made between the force/jedis and religion. Whenever he is on the screen, the scene is guaranteed to be incredibly powerful. Yet, while the film lacks character development, it does a good job making them likable. At all turns, the characters are endearing and, as a result, it makes the ending incredibly powerful and momentous, rather than easy to forget.

In terms of the acting, Rogue One is far better than anything the original trilogy offered. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, were and are horrifically bad actors. Though they improved throughout the original trilogy (Hamill stayed the same or got worse though and age has not helped this; honestly, Hayden Christensen is better in the prequels than Hamill in any original trilogy film), the acting was always sub-par. Here, the actors are all up to the task. There are some awkward deliveries along the way from Diego Luna, but nothing to knock him down a peg. Otherwise, the rest of the cast brought their B+ game, which is acceptable for a film of this type. The only exception here is Forest Whitaker who was inexplicably bad. It sounded like each word had to escape from his mouth as he tried to keep it down. Just speak and not with some raspy voice that sounds fake.

Plot-wise, there has been a lot of criticism towards the first two acts. Though incredibly slow and hardly as effective as the final act, the first two acts tie in so many prequel elements and original trilogy elements in order to tie them together beautifully, it cannot be ignored. Yes, a lot of it is fan service. However, the film needed to serve as a bridge between Episodes III and IV and it accomplishes this in the first two acts. Here, we see the terror on average families, learn about the Death Star, and are introduced to the rebellion, its indecisiveness, and issues it faces. Though slower than the huge finish, the first two acts are valuable and thoroughly engrossing all the same.

That said though, the final act is impeccable. Building the film to a fever pitch, Gareth Edwards spills his toy box over with a truly fun ending. With Darth Vader exuding the terror he did in the original films and a powerful conclusion for the heroes of Rogue One, this film defines its unique status amongst modern blockbusters here in this final act.… Expand

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starwars41Dec 22, 2016

Best Star Wars movie ever must watch 10/10 movie throughout. If you're a fan you have to watch this game but if not you also have to see this movie. best movie of 2016 and the best movie ever

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LeoZamprognoDec 22, 2016

One of the best StarWars Movie and one of the best movies I've seen in my life! And I am a big star wars fan. If you don't like, you are not a fan, sorry...

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tibzoidDec 22, 2016

Self-important, cliched tripe. No personality or character. Feels like it was made in committee. I am truly astonished that so many critics liked it. Instantly forgettable with characters I couldn't care less about. Stop making these terribleSelf-important, cliched tripe. No personality or character. Feels like it was made in committee. I am truly astonished that so many critics liked it. Instantly forgettable with characters I couldn't care less about. Stop making these terrible movies, Disney!… Expand

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Rpk_Dec 22, 2016

I have Rogue One a 60 score and here's why:

The purposely restrained tone and dourness of Rogue One was a real drag. At two hours running time where you go in expecting a high energy action movie this is not a good thing. It felt like R1 wasI have Rogue One a 60 score and here's why:

The purposely restrained tone and dourness of Rogue One was a real drag. At two hours running time where you go in expecting a high energy action movie this is not a good thing. It felt like R1 was trying to be more Blade Runner than Star Wars, except without the intelligence, cast, and superior craftsmanship. I understand Rogue One is set during a time of war, but SW has always been able to attack serious issues without losing its lighthearted soul.… Expand

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BadAidsDec 22, 2016

In a year where Hollywood has failed to deliver, the stage was set for Rogue One to steal the show, unfortunately that was not the case. Instead, Gareth Edwards gave us a Star Wars rendition that, while looking absolutely stunning, lacks anyIn a year where Hollywood has failed to deliver, the stage was set for Rogue One to steal the show, unfortunately that was not the case. Instead, Gareth Edwards gave us a Star Wars rendition that, while looking absolutely stunning, lacks any character and depth.
Despite on the service being a movie that is, arguably, visually superior to The Force Awakens, Rogue One offers little more than fan-service and leaves no lasting effects for audience members that have yet to be indoctrinated into this Lucas/Disney cult. What went wrong?
One of the most significant flaws of Rogue One is its protagonist, Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones). Jones' performance is utterly bland, especially when compared to last years predecessor Daisy Ridley, and she serves as more of a reference point for the audience instead of the charismatic leader that this film needed.
Very little motivation for Jones, as well as the rest of the cliched ensemble, means that it becomes difficult for the audience to get invested in what was actually quite an enjoyable and acion-packed final act.
This is a problem that I believe persists throughout Gareth Edward's filmography, most notably Godzilla (2014). While all his films do look visually stunning, he has yet to master the art of character development and when considering Rogue One's quite standard heist plot, the lack of engaging characters does mean that the film suffers heavily.
Although I enjoy Episodes 4-7, I am far from a Star Wars buff but I can appreciate the level of fan service that Rogue One contains and I can understand why fanatics seem to enjoy this film. However, the persisting thought I have about this film is; why was this made? Of course it whets the appetites of those eager for Episode 8 but Rogue One leaves no enduring moments for the Star Wars universe and with the rich history and depth of the Star Wars canon, it is a shame that this films biggest achievement is being better than the prequels. As it turns out, that's not a very difficult task.… Expand

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CheddarPlaysDec 22, 2016

Excelente filme. Não o considero como Spin-Off , pois ele pode muito bem ser chamado de Star Wars 3.5. Um filme cheio de ação e com efeitos especiais simplismente fantásticos. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story é um filme sensacional que vale aExcelente filme. Não o considero como Spin-Off , pois ele pode muito bem ser chamado de Star Wars 3.5. Um filme cheio de ação e com efeitos especiais simplismente fantásticos. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story é um filme sensacional que vale a pena assistir.… Expand

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Ronyo30Dec 22, 2016

Good:
Darth Vader.
Bad: The the other 2 hours 12 minutes... It looked like Star Wars, however aside from that it completely misfires. It failed to capture the essence of or even seem to understand what Star Wars is. Poor characterGood:
Darth Vader.

Bad:
The the other 2 hours 12 minutes...

It looked like Star Wars, however aside from that it completely misfires. It failed to capture the essence of or even seem to understand what Star Wars is. Poor character development (They slammed to door on even revisiting any of them). The movie itself is a cobbled together mess that jumps around enough to give one a headache. Overall it falls way short of being even a mediocre Star Wars film and is simply a bad movie.

On the bright side, EP1 is no longer on the bottom of the list.… Expand

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Paulo-LameirasDec 22, 2016

From the visual direction taken from the original trilogy, to the dirty environments, darker tone, interesting and varied cast of characters, and phenomenal ending, this just turned out to be my favoutite Star Wars movie since The Return ofFrom the visual direction taken from the original trilogy, to the dirty environments, darker tone, interesting and varied cast of characters, and phenomenal ending, this just turned out to be my favoutite Star Wars movie since The Return of the Jedi! While far from bad, only the soundtrack didn't 100% met my expectations.

Surprisingly good movie and even better Star Wars one. 9.5/10… Expand

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CicoNutDec 22, 2016

We are now living in an era where we can look forward to a new ‘Star Wars’ movie each year. And luckily for us, the two Disney have released so far are amazing. While ‘The Force Awakens’ was light-hearted like the original, ‘Rogue One’ takesWe are now living in an era where we can look forward to a new ‘Star Wars’ movie each year. And luckily for us, the two Disney have released so far are amazing. While ‘The Force Awakens’ was light-hearted like the original, ‘Rogue One’ takes a darker turn, with a morally ambiguous lead cast and a more realistic war-like feel.

The movie follows the story of Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), the daughter of an Imperial Scientist, who is unwillingly recruited by the Rebel Alliance to find her father and stop the Empire from unleashing their new planet-killer onto the galaxy. However, as her journey continues, she discovers the Rebel Alliance isn’t always quite as heroic as we would like to believe.

One of the things that makes Rogue One great is that it isn’t black and white. While the Empire is still clearly evil, the Rebel Alliance is also shown to not always make the right choices, and one quote that sums this up pretty well is when Jyn tells Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) “You might as well be a Storm Trooper.”

One thing that surprised me about this movie was just how great some of the performances were. Two actors I think people will be talking about are Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso and Alan Tudyk as K-2SO (the film’s main source of comic relief). While Tudyk provides plenty of laughs, Jones portrays her character’s strengths and flaws perfectly.

All right all done here bye-bye!

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Oh wait. I forgot about the best part of the movie – Darth Vader. Not since ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ have we seen Vader this merciless and evil. His screen time is limited, but extremely powerful and satisfying (particularly the absolutely badass ending).

Rogue One is absolutely one of the best ‘Star Wars’ movies yet, with a dark story and a great cast of characters. The force is strong with this one!… Expand

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MaurinhoDec 22, 2016

first half is boring and nothing happens (with only 1 exception), second half is pew-pew bang-bang only. The longest battle in entire SW history.
The only good things are about the final part where there are a lot of connections with A Newfirst half is boring and nothing happens (with only 1 exception), second half is pew-pew bang-bang only. The longest battle in entire SW history.
The only good things are about the final part where there are a lot of connections with A New Hope, but Rogue One is mediocre at its best… Expand

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KleverViperDec 22, 2016

Overall a good film. After the first scene the film jumps around a bit and does seem confusing but it gets better in the second half with a very strong ending. Obviously a must watch for Star Wars fans but even if you aren't it's still veryOverall a good film. After the first scene the film jumps around a bit and does seem confusing but it gets better in the second half with a very strong ending. Obviously a must watch for Star Wars fans but even if you aren't it's still very entertaining.… Expand

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GMReviewsDec 22, 2016

Rogue One delivers a newly established grit to the world of Star Wars, delivering the realism of war with stunning special effects. The story is solid in its idea and is straight to the point without being tangled in sub-plots, which alsoRogue One delivers a newly established grit to the world of Star Wars, delivering the realism of war with stunning special effects. The story is solid in its idea and is straight to the point without being tangled in sub-plots, which also produces the negative that character development is lacking, ripping some of the emotional pull from the film, which is very much needed for a Star Wars film. The heroes throughout the film are each very unique, and whilst some get more screentime than others, they all play their part in the end, which really sets the tone of teamwork well. This film is a great action/adventure blockbuster that should not be missed, especially if you’re a Star Wars fan; resulting in a good first entry to the Star Wars spinoffs. This film gets an 83% 8/10… Expand

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GrievanDec 22, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is either being utterly praised or wrongfully bashed, but I think it's a good movie filled with some flaws, the great thing about Star Wars movies are the characters, the emotional bound you make as a spectator with them, the tragic story of Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke, you get a sense of their motivations, their background, that made you feel bad with their death. Rogue one doesn't seem to manage that well, the characters seem to lack development.

Another thing that is a negative for this movie is the CGI Tarkin, it's very good, almost flawless, but still, the CGI is distracting, and you could always tell that it was not a human there, you could have Guy Henry with practical make up, it would have a better effect than all the CGI in the world, or have him replaced by Vader since he could fill that role well.

It was a great adventure movie, but still what I love about Star Wars, besides the Sci-Fi setting, the lightsabers, Sith vs Jedi, are the characters, and if you don't make me care about them that's just sloppy writting.… Expand

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TokyochuchuDec 22, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a truly excellent entry into the franchise that even outshines the prior 'Force Awakens'. Risks are taken, new ground is covered and excitement is served up in spades. Perfectly cast and directed, Rogue OneRogue One: A Star Wars Story is a truly excellent entry into the franchise that even outshines the prior 'Force Awakens'. Risks are taken, new ground is covered and excitement is served up in spades. Perfectly cast and directed, Rogue One immediately takes it's place as one of the better Star Wars films out there.… Expand

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DrChocolateDec 22, 2016

Phenomenal. The Star Wars film I've been waiting for since 1983. Dark and foreboding, excellent characterization,and the hour-long battle in the second half of the film is the best in the franchise yet. A worthy achievement and highlyPhenomenal. The Star Wars film I've been waiting for since 1983. Dark and foreboding, excellent characterization,and the hour-long battle in the second half of the film is the best in the franchise yet. A worthy achievement and highly recommended for all old Star Wars fans like me.… Expand

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SuplexDec 22, 2016

Well done movie with great special effects.
Loved the character design. The costumes are awesome.
Full of references of all the star wars universe.
Recommended.

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Agent314Dec 21, 2016

This is hands down the best Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back. The first time I saw it I was too nervous to really catch all the nuances and finer points of story. Nervous, yes! Because I wanted sooooo bad for this movie to make meThis is hands down the best Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back. The first time I saw it I was too nervous to really catch all the nuances and finer points of story. Nervous, yes! Because I wanted sooooo bad for this movie to make me feel like I did when I was 10 and seeing Star Wars for the first time.

Yes, the film is a bit slow at first. No, the CGI characters are NOT distracting or uncanny. Yes, you'll long for a bit more backstory on the members of Rogue One, but YES you are supposed to want more! That's what Star Wars did for us. OMG, the clone wars? What were those? Jedi? What are you talking about? Anyway, none of that makes Rogue One less enjoyable.

The second time I saw the film I picked up on a lot more clues, and was left overjoyed. I loved the film even more. The Force Awakens was pretty good, but this is just shy of spectacular.… Expand

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OllyNortonDec 21, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie. I wasn't actually motivated to see it, i found The Force Awakens to be throughly dull, but i had some time to kill and decided to go for it. Im so glad I did. The movie has some incredible visual moments, backedI really enjoyed this movie. I wasn't actually motivated to see it, i found The Force Awakens to be throughly dull, but i had some time to kill and decided to go for it. Im so glad I did. The movie has some incredible visual moments, backed by incredible action, and a likeable (if underdeveloped) cast. The music isn't up to the standards of the series, and some characters are somewhat underused, but overall this is a throughly enjoyable film that eleven both Star Wars fans and none can enjoy. (although star wars fans will get more enjoyment out of the multitude of OT references that are present).… Expand

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Molag-BalDec 21, 2016

Dont expect anything like the originals, but this was a damn good movie for what it is. The second part of the movie is beyond amazing and the main character she is a fun one. Her companion is boring though.

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FingoldfinDec 21, 2016

Fantástica, lo único que flojea para mi es la banda sonora pues en algunos momentos no cuadra con lo que esta ocurriendo, por el resto es simplemente maravillosa.

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TheMetacritiqerDec 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst star wars movie. I did like the Darth Vader seen though because it felt like it was part of a better movie. And it's cool how it ends pretty much right before the fourth one. I was a little sad not because all of the forgettable characters die but because, well, it's the worst star wars movie and feel the spin offs will continue to be that way. I'm still interested in VIII though.… Expand

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MattyiceDec 21, 2016

Rogue One feels more like an exhilarating war film than a Star Wars film, but this is obviously a good thing. The new characters and recognizable cameos are fantastic, the action scenes are top notch, and it is shot extremely well. The film'sRogue One feels more like an exhilarating war film than a Star Wars film, but this is obviously a good thing. The new characters and recognizable cameos are fantastic, the action scenes are top notch, and it is shot extremely well. The film's first third drags a bit and Gareth Edwards' directorial flaws peek in and out, but the rest of the film's pros make up for it. A great addition to the Star Wars mythos and I hope they make more films like this in the future of a galaxy far far away.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Dec 21, 2016

Disappointing To the positive: Class CGI and good effects The scenes are unique Therefore visually one of the best films of the year. But why the bad assessment of me? Quite simply. As a very big fan of episode 4-6 the quality of the actionDisappointing To the positive: Class CGI and good effects The scenes are unique Therefore visually one of the best films of the year. But why the bad assessment of me? Quite simply. As a very big fan of episode 4-6 the quality of the action is only dull and is bad. Episode from 1 to 3 were quite bad, however were not so bad as here. Unimaginative dialogues and blows central figures pull the film quite strongly under it. There it also does not help if the death star and the star destroyer are present. Lord Vader Auftritt is to yawn. I would have not thought one even deeper sink than in episode 7.… Expand

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akino3Dec 21, 2016

There is not much to say about this film other than the fact that it has exceeded all my expectations and its mediocre score. Seriously, what more could a Star Wars fan want? I can't thank the people involved in this film enough.

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StellenDec 21, 2016

Badly acted, badly paced, lacking any real cohesive plot, and an obvious cash grab. Nothing redeeming about this movie. Not even the CGI was well done, which is surprising for a movie clearly attempting to mask a threadbare plot withBadly acted, badly paced, lacking any real cohesive plot, and an obvious cash grab. Nothing redeeming about this movie. Not even the CGI was well done, which is surprising for a movie clearly attempting to mask a threadbare plot with occasional action.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Star Wars: Rogue One" was an exciting film, the story was well created, the script was very good, but maybe it was not better than episode 7, I felt identified with the protagonists, the cameos are impresive, and without Doubt was one of my favorites of the saga.… Expand

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imthenoobDec 21, 2016

While Force Awakens played heavily on the nostalgia factor, Rogue One takes all the risks and it works out wonderful. No opening scroll so we jump right into the action. It ties up a lot of plot holes from the previous films (such as why theWhile Force Awakens played heavily on the nostalgia factor, Rogue One takes all the risks and it works out wonderful. No opening scroll so we jump right into the action. It ties up a lot of plot holes from the previous films (such as why the Death Star had it's fatal flaw), The action scenes are beautiful and the ending couldn't have been any better. They took a lot of risks with the CG (anyone who saw the film knows what I am talking about) but it paid off perfectly.

My only complaint is that they didn't use the new villain as well as they could have. Aside from that, Go and see it immediately. It blows FA out of the water imo and I loved FA.… Expand

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ThylbanusDec 21, 2016

Non-spoiler here. I have to say it was well done. Definitely a feel for the era it is set in. The plot is solid and there are MANY nods to everything in the Star Wars Universe. Sometimes you just have to listen to the background soundsNon-spoiler here. I have to say it was well done. Definitely a feel for the era it is set in. The plot is solid and there are MANY nods to everything in the Star Wars Universe. Sometimes you just have to listen to the background sounds and announcements. I love the whole way everything unfolded all the way up until the end. Then, in the last seconds, they drop a plot hole. Not a plot hole for the movie, but where it fits into the universe of Star Wars. Doesn't mean that the movie up until that point was bad. I give credit where credit is due. It just did a small bit of overreach in those last seconds. This movie hits on all the points that it should. It is one of the better movies to come from this universe. It has a hard, war edge that I see spawned the comment that it is the first movie to acknowledge that there is a war going on. While not totally accurate, the sentiment is. It is no Empire, but it certainly hits a bit better than the Force Awakens.

By the way, a lot of the scenes that ended up in the commercials are not in the movie. I don't know which is the reshoot and not, but there is a ton of scenes in those commercials that are not in the movie. This actually makes me hope for a definitive/director's cut that will be as additive as Batman v Superman. This movie needed to be just a bit longer to properly provide exposition.… Expand

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RandomLetters27Dec 21, 2016

What a fantastic Star Wars film. Star Wars for adults who grew up wanting to do battle in a galaxy far, far away. The characters here are some of the most interesting you'll find in Star Wars, and the villains are darkly glorious. Fathers,What a fantastic Star Wars film. Star Wars for adults who grew up wanting to do battle in a galaxy far, far away. The characters here are some of the most interesting you'll find in Star Wars, and the villains are darkly glorious. Fathers, hug your daughters; we're in for a ride.… Expand

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BigDegs29Dec 21, 2016

8.5/10 (Metacritic doesn't let you do decimals)

This is my second favorite Star Wars after Empire. The worst part of the movie is the beginning, and it progressively gets better from there until it's firing on all cylinders by the end. The8.5/10 (Metacritic doesn't let you do decimals)

This is my second favorite Star Wars after Empire. The worst part of the movie is the beginning, and it progressively gets better from there until it's firing on all cylinders by the end. The final act is spectacular! Probably the best space battle excepting Jedi, and the best ground fight in any Star Wars.

The story is great, and even goes so far to correct a 40-year-old plot hole in A New Hope (I won't explain that further for fear of spoilers).

The weak point is the character development. The two mains, Jyn and Cassian, have decent character arcs. Chirrut and Baze play two characters that are pretty much cliche at this point, but still enjoyable. Bodhi is forgettable. K-2SO is pretty awesome and carries almost all of the comedic relief on his shoulders, and not in the cheesy way the prequels treated C-3PO. Saw Gerrera played by Whitaker has only a small role in the movie and is involved in probably the weakest scene of the entire thing.

There is a lot of fan service in this movie. Without going into spoilers, some of it works really well and some had me rolling my eyes.

They used CGI to bring back two characters from the original trilogy. One gets a lot of screen time and suffers for it, entering into the uncanny valley. The other gets limited screen time and works a lot better.

I take it by now everyone knows Vader is in the film. And let me tell you, Rogue One has the best Vader scene in all of Star Wars IMO. They humanized him in Jedi, but they bring back the menace full on here!

I consider this a must-see. If you're like me, the first 15-20 minutes will leave you pessimistic about the result of the movie, but it'll win you over shortly after that!… Expand

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tianotcDec 21, 2016

GREAT!! Star Wars fans will love every aspect of this movie, action, story, character.. but for me, the biggest achievement was the way they connect this movie with episode IV... I left the cinema with a sense of euphoria that reminded meGREAT!! Star Wars fans will love every aspect of this movie, action, story, character.. but for me, the biggest achievement was the way they connect this movie with episode IV... I left the cinema with a sense of euphoria that reminded me of childhood times!… Expand

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koval321Dec 21, 2016

Watching all SW I always smile on stormtroopers pathetic abilities and armor which not protect from anything, and this feel like deliberately joke here when it turns out that even blind can kill them with stick, at this point you not justWatching all SW I always smile on stormtroopers pathetic abilities and armor which not protect from anything, and this feel like deliberately joke here when it turns out that even blind can kill them with stick, at this point you not just smile but want to roll on floor, and when think about Disney version more, you may conclude that all they doing to SW is actually parody, am look at these other details, elements of movie and I clearly see that this literally F** JOKE!… Expand

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eagleeyevikingDec 21, 2016

Despite an uneven first act that sprawls with far too many characters and locations, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story recovers with gritty action, plenty of heart, and a thrilling third act that ties the story to A New Hope well.

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andmyles2goDec 21, 2016

While Rogue One stands on its own as a movie, it's storyline is somewhat Hollywood-ized and not very unique. Perhaps using Star Wars as a theme it mixes the tomfoolery of Guardians of the Galaxy with some elements of Expendables (yikes!) lastWhile Rogue One stands on its own as a movie, it's storyline is somewhat Hollywood-ized and not very unique. Perhaps using Star Wars as a theme it mixes the tomfoolery of Guardians of the Galaxy with some elements of Expendables (yikes!) last ditch efforts to bring to you an interesting portion of the overall Star Wars storyline. As a movie goer, my expectations were lowered due to the reboot/rehash nature of Force Awakens, but having watched it now, I'm quite indifferent as to if it is something I would watch again. It was nice to know what they were thinking I suppose, but as a movie itself, I think it was merely ho hum and 5/6 out of 10 at best.… Expand

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UnlimitedpowerDec 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the first of many, many stand-alone Star Wars movies.

Rogue one sets place a few weeks before A New Hope. And follows multiple main characters with no backstory.

The main problem with Rogue One is that everything in the film feels like fan service. From the CGI Grand Moff Tarkin to R2-D2 and C3-PO pointlessly being in the movie. The plot is rather... meh. It's mainly just: Travel to this planet, do this thing and fly to another planet. This keeps going every main character dies at the end. Which, I guess we're supposed to care about? Although, none of the characters had any backstory other than they hated the Empire since they were a child. And our "Heroes" doesn't really feel like heroes, they straight up murder innocent civilians and Rebel troops.

And for some reason Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader are back, although they do almost nothing in the movie. Tarkin could easily be replaced by a new character since all he did was wanting to see if the Death Star worked. And Darth Vader serves to purpose other than being there for fan service, even the ending where he kills some Rebel troops could and should have been replaced by some Stormtroopers. But, since this is Star Wars you have to prop in as many Original trilogy refrences as possible to get more people to buy tickets.

In the end, Rogue One is better than The Force Awakens, but way worse than the Original trilogy. And it's not really worth seeing unless you want to see Disney dishonor a memorable character by making him CGI.… Expand

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bardsleynDec 20, 2016

This is such a great film. It has a slow build up but by the end I was absolutely beaming. This is not a award winning drama. It's a star wars film. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. It's amazing. Even my wife, who is not a star wars fan,This is such a great film. It has a slow build up but by the end I was absolutely beaming. This is not a award winning drama. It's a star wars film. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. It's amazing. Even my wife, who is not a star wars fan, loved it. A fan and a non-fan walking out happy? What more could you want!… Expand

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Compi24Dec 20, 2016

With "Rogue One," Gareth Edwards has created an intriguing, gritty war film that somehow also manages to double as a companion piece to established "Star Wars" lore. No small feat. The top notch production design and special effects also helpWith "Rogue One," Gareth Edwards has created an intriguing, gritty war film that somehow also manages to double as a companion piece to established "Star Wars" lore. No small feat. The top notch production design and special effects also help lend an air of authenticity and effort to this undeniably well-produced mid-quel of sorts. I may wish that a bit more detail was given to certain characters, and that the plot was a little bit more clean in its opening acts, but I will gladly take this over a circa-90's/00's CGI slog of flagrant racial stereotypes and political drivel. Consider me entertained and then some!… Expand

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noaccentallowedDec 20, 2016

Rogue One is a film with plenty of imperfections, but is still an outstanding Star Wars experience when taken as a whole. In this way, it is the most natural addition to the franchise since Return of the Jedi. Uneven pacing and plot holesRogue One is a film with plenty of imperfections, but is still an outstanding Star Wars experience when taken as a whole. In this way, it is the most natural addition to the franchise since Return of the Jedi. Uneven pacing and plot holes haunt the legacy of every Star Wars film (even The Empire Strikes Back), yet these stories endure because of unparalleled visual imagination and an unbreakably strong human element. Director Gareth Edwards and writers Gary Whitta and John Knoll all understood this. Combined with intense passion as both artists and Star Wars fans, they sought to create an offbeat tale within the mythos that proved that not every ounce of brand value comes from epic heroes combating the forces of evil with laser swords. In that respect and many others, the production team crushed expectations.

For the uninitiated (if there are any left), Rogue One is an ensemble war film, centered on acquiring the Death Star plans. It isn’t intended to be optimistic and colorful like a typical Star Wars movie. The atmosphere is grim, depicting a galaxy drained of hope by an oppressive fascist dictator. Here the rebels have to walk on eggshells, working from the shadows to make calculated strikes at the Empire. As a result, the scale is somewhat smaller in this adventure and significantly more personal. Dialog is sharp, carefully representing a small team at odds with themselves. However, there is a surprising amount of levity in the script to offset the otherwise bleak narrative. In particular, Alan Tudyk’s portrayal of the sarcastic droid K-2SO steals the show. Though Ben Mendelsohn as the self-absorbed Director Krennic and Diego Luna as the morally conflicted Cassian Andor also turn in memorable performances. Yet acting of any quality is no substitute for a compelling plot, which is where Rogue One occasionally loses steam. The first act of the story jumps around liberally, putting crucial details in jeopardy of being lost to all but the most attentive viewers. In the second act, the story grinds to a halt so the female lead can fulfill her arc. It is also where one or two subplots are entirely dropped, leading to unnecessary confusion about the state of a crucial character. In the final act, the story picks up again and ties up every loose end with extraordinary diligence. Rogue One has arguably the most comprehensive and satisfying finale to any Star Wars narrative, including the entire gamut of expanded canon. It is also worth noting that even if the pacing is uneven, virtually nothing is out of context. Contrary to the insultingly shallow exposition of The Force Awakens, everything in Rogue One has a substantial visual or verbal explanation. It helps reinforce the plight of the team and flesh out the world they inhabit. Also, the attention to detail ensures Rogue One will be a pleasure to watch for years to come.

To that end, there is an item in Rogue One that will serve as a discussion piece both immediately and well into the future. In the film, a certain character from the original trilogy is recreated with the use of CGI. This is not merely a cameo, he is a fully functional cast member. His likeness, mannerisms and voice were entirely reproduced to fill a role. While it has handled with the utmost taste, the actor in question has been dead for over two decades. This sets a dangerous precedent not just for Star Wars, but for the future of filmmaking. Hollywood is desperate enough to remake any film from yesteryear, though now they can also remake people. While currently a gimmick with frightening potential, these techniques could one day become a crutch to the creatively bankrupt. Hopefully Lucasfilm and Disney discourage widespread adoption of this approach.
Beyond that ethical quandary and a few missteps, Rogue One needs little improvement. A director’s cut of the film with touched up editing would address the vast majority of complaints. The first act could slow its breakneck pace and add a bit more articulation to each action sequence. Cut content could be added back into the film to minimize the confusion caused by the dead ends in subplots. Perhaps a few more establishing shots on the tropical planet of Scariff would better emphasize how visually diverse and interesting it is from other locales in the Star Wars universe. Certainly the score could be more melodic, even if Michael Giacchino did do a phenomenal job emulating John Williams. Overall, the next freelancer artists to tackle a Star Wars film need to take risks. If Rogue One is the barometer for future installments however, there is little reason to be concerned.… Expand

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CraigMitchDec 20, 2016

One of the best star wars movies out there. Definitely has by far the best star wars battle of all the movies. Much better than the force awakens. Will buy on blu ray or any special edition version.

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GeelongDec 20, 2016

The force is strong with Rogue One. After a clunky but enjoyable first act, the movie finds its true setting and continues to grow on itself. The film is written fantastically with no cheesy or cringe worthy moments which allows the moreThe force is strong with Rogue One. After a clunky but enjoyable first act, the movie finds its true setting and continues to grow on itself. The film is written fantastically with no cheesy or cringe worthy moments which allows the more mature audiences to enjoy the pacing and tone of the film. Gareth Edwards took a risk with this film by adding certain elements into it and it pays off beautifully and sets up the NOW perfect film "A NEW HOPE".… Expand

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CarlosSpicyWienDec 20, 2016

A very different Star Wars film, though different doesn't mean bad. Action-packed as usual, great visuals, fantastic acting, a film you definitely won't be disappointed about.

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AldaluinDec 20, 2016

Finally a Star Wars story with dramatic depth, characters to root for and a portrait of war as the horrible situation it actually is. A lesson of film making and script for blockbusters to come. 10/10.

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BikerjamesDec 20, 2016

I enjoyed Rogue One despite its flaws. The first half hour is somewhat complicated as you are trying to decipher who is who and what is going on. Then you realize that most of the characters have the exact same personality and temperament.I enjoyed Rogue One despite its flaws. The first half hour is somewhat complicated as you are trying to decipher who is who and what is going on. Then you realize that most of the characters have the exact same personality and temperament. I think there is supposed to be chemistry between the two leads (Jyn and Cassian) but since they both have the same personality it fails. A new robot (K-2SO) is introduced to bring some MUCH needed humor into the movie, but not enough to compare to the original three movies made by Lucas in the 1970s. It seems recent directors forget how much humor was in the original films, part of what makes them so special. Also, the last two films are not very original. There aren't many scenes that we haven't seen before in other Star Wars Films. A good soundtrack should emphasize the mood of the scene - you should not be constantly aware of it. What saves this film are the action sequences and spectacular CGI images. The CGI of the two characters from the first trilogy are pretty amazing overall, but you can tell something is a little "off". I also applaud the ending which is not the typical Hollywood happy ending. There is enough good in the film to satisfy the typical Star Wars fan until the next installment, but don't expect perfection.… Expand

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mrmonsterDec 20, 2016

This is my second favorite movie of the entire year so far, behind only Captain America: Civil War. This movie was action packed, had great performances, and tied in perfectly to the Star Wars universe. It's everything we've been hoping for and more.

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FulleDec 20, 2016

It might be unpopular opinion with some Star Wars fans, but I hate this movie. I'll explain.

Firstly, a lot of what makes Star Wars, Star Wars, is absent. No Jedi vs Sith light saber fights here. No Jedi at all actually. Vader is a funIt might be unpopular opinion with some Star Wars fans, but I hate this movie. I'll explain.

Firstly, a lot of what makes Star Wars, Star Wars, is absent. No Jedi vs Sith light saber fights here. No Jedi at all actually. Vader is a fun presence in the movie, while he's on screen for all of 5 minutes in a 2 hour movie, but he's only in it for 5 minutes. There's a lot of little references to A New Hope, that I'm sure fans enjoyed, but they're pretty forced.

Jedi aside, one of my favorite things about the original trilogy was the banter between Leia and Han. Nothing really resembling that here. Or the daring getaways in the millennium falcon.... again, not really.

What there is here, is a by the numbers simple rebel rebellion war movie, crippled by a need to give constant nostalgic nods to better movies of the past, and a PG-13 rating. I hear people calling this one "gritty". Compared to what exactly? Certainly not compared to an actual war movie, like this is doing a poor job of trying to mimic. Gritty compared to a Disney cartoon? Well, maybe not even that. No cussing, no blood, no dark references of any kind... This is a wannabe war movie sanitized for little kids.

That's a problem, however, since the first 2 thirds of the movie involves a LOT of standing around talking, nothing happening, with boring characters. Children will be bored. Very bored. Adults who aren't huge Star Wars fans should be bored. It's a stupid predictable plot, with paper thin characters, and bad dialogue. Trying to end on a positive note.... There was a good scene with Vader (about 3 minutes long), that I enjoyed, and K-2SO can be pretty funny sometimes. So, about maybe 10 minutes of good stuff in this 2 hour movie for this guy. What do I have this at? A 4? Thinking about this better, lets lower that down a notch. A 3. For the 3 good minutes that had Vader doing cool stuff.… Expand

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SteelMashineDec 20, 2016

Although I am very biased attitude to Star Wars, and for me this whole saga is a favorite in the world, but still, being objective, I would say simply - it's the top !!! !!! Vader is gorgeous! The film breaks all the templates just modernAlthough I am very biased attitude to Star Wars, and for me this whole saga is a favorite in the world, but still, being objective, I would say simply - it's the top !!! !!! Vader is gorgeous! The film breaks all the templates just modern cinema, as well as sets a new quality standard for Star Wars! I tell you, as a man, very well versed in this universe - Seventh episode was excellent intonation of a new trilogy, but this film, from which there is little waiting, could overshadow the seventh episode, and I hope it will serve as a good benchmark for this movie in this universe to which the directors will seek the following episodes! Bravo! 10/10! Everyone is required to view, even if you're not a fan, because the cost to join the great saga !!!… Expand

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nono5551212Dec 20, 2016

Yawn!!.... I did not realize they would milk this franchise so early on. I figured we would at least get 1 solid trilogy before the fluff started. The story was non existent... I did not make a connection to any of the characters except theYawn!!.... I did not realize they would milk this franchise so early on. I figured we would at least get 1 solid trilogy before the fluff started. The story was non existent... I did not make a connection to any of the characters except the robot. 2 movies about a death star.... It's fiction... Fiction means you can make anything up... anything... I will not be going to the theaters to see any more of theses... i'll wait until they come out on Netflix.… Expand

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