Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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the12blackDec 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rogue One does a lot of things right, but tallies up a few missteps along the way.
The good: Well-acted; great special effects that enhanced but did not distract; and solid action.
The Bad: Music added nothing to the story/was completely forgettable; plot was more complex than in needed to be.
The Ugly: ZERO emotional attachment to any character, good or bad.

Should be a 6 but threw in an extra bone for the Vader action towards the end.… Expand

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DukeJonDec 31, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Film was ok. Quite a lot of characters, shame they didn't get enough backstory for you to care about them before the end. Nice world war 2 battle scenes at the end. Main female character was "meh"; first half of film she doesn't care and the second half she's making rousing speeches about hope. Great scene with Vader doing his evil thing on the rebel flagship at the very end. CGI Peter Cushing somewhat creepy, and probably not in the way that was intended. I am still waiting for the Star Wars film where the empire troops behave like the "gene-built trained from birth to be natural killing machine super-soldiers" that they are supposed to be. But here we have another film where they flap comically about before lining up to be shot. I think the reprogrammed droid took out a platoon just on his own.… Expand

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sinadoomJan 5, 2017

An excellent stand-alone story set in the Star Wars universe. It's one of those extremely forumalaic kind of films but done right. You can definitely tell that it's had a lot of money spent on it, with breathtaking effects and visualsAn excellent stand-alone story set in the Star Wars universe. It's one of those extremely forumalaic kind of films but done right. You can definitely tell that it's had a lot of money spent on it, with breathtaking effects and visuals throughout. The start of the film feels quite messy and jumbled but it all ties together nicely after the first half an hour or so. Characters aren't as well-developed as they could've been but are passable, and the story is nothing special but overall, the experience is greater than the sum of its parts. Would recommend.… Expand

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McOtzDec 19, 2016

Es una buena pelicula con el problema de que tira continuamente de fanservice para que el espectador, preferiblemente fan, no note lo mas mínimo las carencias de la película.

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dc127Dec 19, 2016

I will preface this by stating that I did not like TFA at all. I thought it was a complete retread of previous movies. I went into Rouge One with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the story is quite predictable, you canI will preface this by stating that I did not like TFA at all. I thought it was a complete retread of previous movies. I went into Rouge One with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the story is quite predictable, you can see almost all of the twists and turns coming from a mile away. The characters are ok, but not great. This is both a plus and a minus to the movie. Part of the reason I did not like TFA is that the characters were overly dominant to the movie. If you didn't like Finn or Rey the movie was hard to watch. None of the Rogue One characters stand out either way. No one really bothered me, but I also didn't care about any of them in any significant way. The movie is almost a paint by numbers remake of a half dozen WWII movies. I however liked this to a certain degree. I left thinking the movie did its job. It told a one off story that was engaging but not over the top. It gave me some space battles and ground fights that I could enjoy without setting up a series of other new movies (boo TFA).… 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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MaxsonDec 17, 2016

I really want to give this movie a higher score but I just can't. I'll list the good things about this movie first. This one in my opinion has the best space battles, visually stunning and action packed. It's more of a war film compared toI really want to give this movie a higher score but I just can't. I'll list the good things about this movie first. This one in my opinion has the best space battles, visually stunning and action packed. It's more of a war film compared to the other star wars movies. Some of the new characters were pretty cool, their performances were actually good. Well acted, but not amazing. My biggest issue with the film would have to be character's backstory. I'm not going to count the female protagonist,because the movie did a good job explaining her past, but what about the other guys? Some of the good guys were put in without a backstory, so the entire time while I was watching the movie, I was wondering about their backgrounds. My second issue is the the second act, it felt a bit slow because the pacing. The third act was very good, well executed and definitely worth watching just for the third act in this film.… 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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Movie1997Dec 17, 2016

As much as I wanted to love this movie, I just couldn't. Don't get me wrong, I don't find "Rouge One" to be a bad movie by any means. It is simply a film that isn't without some flaws. Say what you want about "The Force Awakens", but at leastAs much as I wanted to love this movie, I just couldn't. Don't get me wrong, I don't find "Rouge One" to be a bad movie by any means. It is simply a film that isn't without some flaws. Say what you want about "The Force Awakens", but at least there was structure behind it. It had great dialogue, great editing, clear direction and well-rounded characters. With "Rouge One" the dialogue is not always spot on, the editing is a bit jarring at times, there's not always clear direction and there is not a great sense of care of the characters. Some of the characters from Ben Mendelshon, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, and Donnie Yen were much more memorable than others. Even two particular old school Star Wars characters impressed the hell out of me. At the same time, I found the rest of the characters to be nowhere as interesting. The biggest problem with "Rouge One" is that it doesn't take the time to flesh out our main protagonist's. When we get to bigger moments towards the end, there is no sense of worry or care about the fate of most of these new characters. But what ultimately makes this movie an enjoyable feast for the eyes is the action. The last thrid of this movie in particular is what everyone is going to be talking about. It absolutely looks stunning. Overall, has an interesting story, but it doesn't have as many interesting/memorable characters, or great structure in storytelling. Nevertheless, there is still enjoyment to behold. I'm going to give "Rouge One: A Star Wars Story" a B!… Expand

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dtlDec 17, 2016

This is a good movie, but not even nearly as good as The Force Awakens. It is quite the spectacle, and a reasonably coherent story, but somewhat lacking in character development. It is also definitively the darkest Star Wars movie, but thatThis is a good movie, but not even nearly as good as The Force Awakens. It is quite the spectacle, and a reasonably coherent story, but somewhat lacking in character development. It is also definitively the darkest Star Wars movie, but that didn't really have much impact for me, perhaps do to the aforementioned lack of character development leading to a lack of caring about the stakes.

All I'll say about the plot is that it is a wholly original take on Star Wars, but a few times seems quite hemmed in by how it has to end. I wonder if they originally meant for it to be different, but were forced to change things for the sake of continuity.

The acting was mostly decent, but not great. I did think that Felicity Jones stood out in a good way in that department as Jyn Erso.… Expand

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ezhikovDec 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've waited to see a 5/10 movie, so i decided to count plusses and minuses.
Main male character is -
Main female character is +-
Grand Moff Tarkin is +++
Lack of normal Imperial March when Vader enters the room is -
Blind monk with heavy friend is +
Two boring inspirational speaks is --
Three in time jokes is ++
Couple of off time jokes is -
The End is +
New robot is - (except for final part +)

7 total.… Expand

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Ryan_ParkinsonDec 16, 2016

Rogue One does a lot of things and does all of them well, but not well enough.

The visuals here are off-the-chart good: the effects are unparalleled (practical Star Destroyers looked jaw-dropping), the photography is gorgeous and theRogue One does a lot of things and does all of them well, but not well enough.

The visuals here are off-the-chart good: the effects are unparalleled (practical Star Destroyers looked jaw-dropping), the photography is gorgeous and the production design is ace. Director Gareth Edwards large scale, space opera moments are truly wondrous, but his smaller scale scenes, particularly dialogue exchanges, falter. There's this uncomfortable sense that his in scene direction was precise and purposeful, but his handheld camera's coverage pretty much butchers every conversation into a messy blur of words in which the basic topical beats and decisions are given no weight whatsoever. It doesn't help that not a single character is fleshed out beyond a singular facet of personality and that no actual team banter occurs, but I quite often found myself unsure of what certain exchanges were even about or why they were needed.

It's a shame, because the handheld camera looks SO great. I'm surprised that there wasn't more of a Children Of Men influence on the film. It would have been great to see civilians joining the fight so that each battlefield felt organic and truly like a galaxy at war. A greater focus on the intimate details of the Rebellion's guerrilla warfare style and teh suffering of the innocents while on Jedha could have nailed this. The score as well suffers from using the wrong theme tonally from the original trilogy to adapt. The score isn't bad, but its tonally incoherent with the film, as if Giachinno was told to make it more positive than Desplat's darker work. Building the score around a darker, lower-tempo version of William's "Imperial March" like the second trailer did would have been far more effective. It's just never ominous or rousing enough.

With all that being said, this film is a remarkable technical achievement and an enjoyable experience. Regardless of people's issues with The Force Awaken's and Rogue One, it's incredibly exciting to see Disney actually bringing real movie magic back to cinemas.… Expand

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Chazd3Dec 16, 2016

CG/special effects are marvelous. This interstitial Star Wars Saga is a perfect insert that adds dramatic guidance to the entire Stars Wars labyrinth. Other than the somewhat overwrought and at times confusing space battles, well done.

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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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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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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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BertoflyingfoxDec 16, 2016

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

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

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

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

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SammifxDec 18, 2016

Does a lot of things right, and some crtical ones wrong. The biggest negatives 1) score and music editing (timing of music with whats happening on screen is completely offputting and doesnt help in setting the tone
2) first half introductionsDoes a lot of things right, and some crtical ones wrong. The biggest negatives 1) score and music editing (timing of music with whats happening on screen is completely offputting and doesnt help in setting the tone
2) first half introductions and character motivations were eehhh.
3) inspiration speeches from people we just met 4) cgi tarkin,(other character from new hope) and vaders voice.
5) didnt' really care for the characters apart from the main trio (madds included).

Positives
the second half .. and the environmental/battle/ship graphics- wow. just wow. see this in imax if possible just for the visuals. also, the nice connection at the end to the new hope. all in all id have given this an 8.5 if it had been scored well . still, heaps better than VII… Expand

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wrath_of_khanMar 14, 2017

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

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Ryzoft_StipeJan 4, 2017

A good refreshment after the disaster called "The Force Awakens." The difference between this movie and the latter is the sole fact that this one doesn't rely on stealing plots. Gareth Edwards has had courage to include characters and openlyA good refreshment after the disaster called "The Force Awakens." The difference between this movie and the latter is the sole fact that this one doesn't rely on stealing plots. Gareth Edwards has had courage to include characters and openly mention the Clone Wars without being scared like some directors who are led to believe that the prequel trilogy is bad. All in all, this movie is great. 7/10… Expand

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CobwebmasterApr 17, 2017

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

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

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shoulderoforionJan 22, 2017

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

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TGFY_BoomerangDec 28, 2016

I do think, this prequel for the original movies is much better than the recent sequel. The story actually feels worth to tell, and that is something not a lot of prequels can offer. The action and the characters hold their ground for a 2I do think, this prequel for the original movies is much better than the recent sequel. The story actually feels worth to tell, and that is something not a lot of prequels can offer. The action and the characters hold their ground for a 2 hours long movie, which (Spoiler) will have no direct sequel. But especially the end felt much to forced and kind of teinted the movie.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

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

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jbrown8989May 17, 2017

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

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PipeCJan 11, 2017

A Standalone But Autochthonous Rebellion

Ten years after the terminal insertion into film cosmos begot by George Lucas, settled down the first usufruct of Disney's shrewd acquisition when it purchased Lucasfilm. "The Force Awakens" was theA Standalone But Autochthonous Rebellion

Ten years after the terminal insertion into film cosmos begot by George Lucas, settled down the first usufruct of Disney's shrewd acquisition when it purchased Lucasfilm. "The Force Awakens" was the channel Abrams applied to flourish the torpid force in the warsies' heart after the futile prequels. Starting with this one, Disney took it upon itself to purvey an annual movie within litigating film release schedule. Kathleen Kennedy and formidable crew of the factory covet with making an empirical universe about the preternatural galaxy far, far away; and to achieve this, they have concluded to try its luck with Edwards' war experiment in order to elucidate whether it is beneficial to create a line of independent events out of the Skywalker family. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" opens by far a feasible wave of dissimilar films of a galactic anthology while focusing and securing its strongest point in the director's fervent declaration: war film which does not drink neither George Lucas' nor J. J. Abrams' lymph for manufacturing a deferential, nostalgic, cogitative, and sometimes dispiriting extension in Star Wars mythology.

Its narrative component emulates the scale clichés of the original trilogy: a princess, a robot, a misanthrope, a strife between the dark side and the light side and of course display of spaceships assailing each other. Conversely, this compact design takes risks as for inquiring into primitive and uncommon perspectives, which foster a fortification of a deeper concept around mythology. And although as a last resort is a war celluloid more than remarkable—in spite of it merely sketches certain characteristics and focuses its plausible references in "The Dirty Dozen" (1967) by Robert Aldrich—does not manage to be a corporeal Star Wars movie since it's constantly held on by fan service and generates a quite primary treatment to the development. A prime look to unfamiliar areas from a standpoint's as ordinary as opposed, a wit tinged of tribulation and grief and one of the most honorable final thirds in a blockbuster in recent times are the unforeseen top ambitions by the filmmaker.

It takes place before the events of "Episode IV," "Rogue One" came up from a shallow idea of visual effects supervisor and CCO at Industrial Light & Magic John Knoll, which consisted in clarifying the time- space around what was the itinerary of the Death Star plans until being in Princess Leia Organa's hands , route somewhat named in "A New Hope". So this is the story of those ordinary beings who achieved the extraordinary. Innocent Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) opens with a retrospective scene about her girlhood, underlined by tragedy and misfortune. Thereon, it introduces her as a redeemed prisoner who is moved to a Rebel Alliance HQ. There, a transcendental mission has commended her in order to make contact with his fading father for locating and discovering the nature and the place of a substantially powerful weapon. Ordinary people clan gradually takes form, finding its cardinal mover into the force. Although the fabled team bounces from a planet to another for terminating its commission, we figured out exiguous details about the crew captained by Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) —who made me very proud;—likewise, most fans clamor for more background in Saw Gerrera's story, the leader of the Onderon rebels. Despite the fact that the depth was an authentic reverb, character designs and performances are what many fans were waiting for. Displaying a heterogeneous and multicultural acting cast, which delves into each contemporary civilization, the film takes advantage of the cultural range to generate a vast human-racial universe inside its world, in the same way, each performer gets its moment of glory before the decisive and evocative ending. Their performances made the audience proud, so much so that was ineluctable not yell in the credits of the motion picture.

More suitable for adults than infants, more suitable for warsies than mass audiences. If it were action and conflagration scenes, the near-perfect third act would lead the film to the sublime, sadly, its burning and high-octane last forty minutes aren't enough to keep afloat lack of enthusiasm and the multiplicity of the beginning and exposition, opportunities lacking in momentum and vigor that exclusively are notable for performances and special effects. In time record, Giacchino composed an entrancing, nostalgic and fortifying soundtrack, which is assembled with the dark tone of each frame, also it testifies him as the first author in breaking John Williams' musical canon. "Rogue One" is more a war product, in where its spectacular music, sparkling performances, and nearly excellent action sequences invade unexplored lands and nothing irreverent in Star Wars world, also, the film gives a message of hope and encourages all us, who this year lost a great woman: imposing Carrie Fisher. RIP my Princess Leia.… 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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GuccimayneDec 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought it was a solid movie, 7/10. The pacing was a bit too fast in the beginning, then suddenly drags in the middle, but the third act really sells the show. This makes it hard to give it above a 7, but all in all the movie was a meaningful, unique story within the confines of the star wars universe that I enjoyed. In fact I'd say this movie was executed much better than Episode 7. TFA was heavy on the nostalgia pandering but left me guessing about WAY too much relevant plot information because they were saved for the books and future movies. Unlike TFA, I didn't HAVE to watch Clone Wars/Rebels or read the novelization to understand what was going on in Rogue One. It's cool for backstory but it didn't detract from the plot of the movie in front of me. The cast was amazing and although I didn't come to "care" for all of the characters' fates because there were a lot of them, I believe they each contributed something to the mission and overall movie. They weren't just on screen cracking jokes while getting their butts handed to them (Finn). Donnie and the Droid were especially show stealers, but by far my favorite character has to be Krennic. I might just rewatch the movie just to see Darth Vader going nuts on those dudes in the corridor, ha. Lastly, I loved how they filmed the Death Star beautifully looming in the sky before vaporizing everything. The cinematography in those scenes was fantastic. Really emphasizes the psychological warfare of seeing the Death Star hanging out over your planet.

Admittedly I was concerned about the quality of the stand alone Star Wars movies since I am quite upset with how TFA turned out, but if this is how things are going to look in the future, I may continue watching Disney's Star Wars.… Expand

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NigmeMar 25, 2017

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

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VadertimeOct 23, 2017

So, this past Saturday, which vege out with Netflix day, I finally broke down and watched Rogue One. It's a bit of a watchable movie, although not terribly exciting. I just wonder how they were able to CGI Peter Cushing in the movie since heSo, this past Saturday, which vege out with Netflix day, I finally broke down and watched Rogue One. It's a bit of a watchable movie, although not terribly exciting. I just wonder how they were able to CGI Peter Cushing in the movie since he died decades ago. I'm giving it a 7 out of 10, because it still doesn't hold a candle to "A New Hope" or "The Empire Strikes Back". It's just part of Disney's money-making machine and the StarWars fanboys who weren't born when the original trilogy came out.… Expand

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FolderMathDec 22, 2017

I'd like to give this movie a 7 out of 10. More accurately, it would be a 7/9, because I think that is the score it would receive on the AP free-response rubric, for crowd-pleasing, big-franchise standalone movies.

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iampattyjackDec 19, 2016

In five years I will appreciate Rogue One more than I do today.

This is the first Star Wars movie with a major departure from the formula that viewers have come to expect from the franchise and it is instantly noticeable. These majorIn five years I will appreciate Rogue One more than I do today.

This is the first Star Wars movie with a major departure from the formula that viewers have come to expect from the franchise and it is instantly noticeable.

These major departures have both a positive and negative impact on the movie as a whole.

Throughout the film you will find yourself comfortable in the world of Star Wars for a moment, then the movie will make it aware you are watching the creation of someone else with their own ideas.

Watching this movie in the theater I felt conflicted as these new ideas were meddling with something that I have grown up with for years.

However after a night to sleep on the matter, I came to the conclusion that some of my perceived flaws in the movie will become all too important in the coming years.

Those who are a die hard Star Wars fan will notice this instantly.

The opening of the movie is drastically different than what you would expect from anything in the Star Wars universe. It delves straight into a frantic affair rather than the slow crawl of subtext that appear throughout the series.

There is a lack of screen wipes during scene changes, this might sound like a small detail, but in the grand scheme of Star Wars movies, this has always been a staple that felt extremely jarring for a first time viewing.

It’s these small details that don’t feel familiar which will have people annoyed or at least scratching their heads.

Also Darth Vader makes a pun. No, that should never happen again.

That being said, I appreciate the movie nonetheless.

This movie is not afraid to take risks and I greatly respect that.

While the previous filming decisions seem a bit jarring, many of the other changes to the Star Wars formula feel like a welcome addition to the universe.

The Rebel Alliance is shown to be something other than an angelic being to rid the galaxy of the big bad guys.

They make deals with extremists, fight guerrilla wars and hide within civilian populations. I love the expansion of ideals and it even warrants the idea that some were even content or happy with the empire in comparison.

The agents and main characters aren’t necessarily the good guys, they are just fighting for what they believe in. Many of them even fight for what the viewer may perceive as the wrong reasons, but the right cause.

There is so much in this movie that makes the conflict and galaxy feel more real than the main series.

Especially the third act, which is hands down the best part of the movie.

The final battle was magnificent from beginning to end, it felt like watching the Vietnam War in space. That is about the best thing I could ever imagine.

I could have had the entire movie be the story be about some random soldiers on this battlefield and it might have actually been a better film.

Unfortunately because of the highs of the third act it makes the first two acts look weak in comparison.

The film has some major pacing issues in the first act. Nothing quite seemed to flow properly and getting all the information before the film moved along to the next scene was challenging.

It feels like first portions of the movie were solely there to get towards the final act. That inherently makes it less fun to experience.

The film needed a couple more relaxed moments for the characters to build who they were for each other. They never quite felt like they cared for each other which in a movie about a squad of characters is really needed. The best comparison I can make is to Guardians of The Galaxy. The characters never had that moment of interaction that made them bond together through exploits which Guardians of The Galaxy pulled off with flying colors. This movie needed that to really put the exclamation point on the third act. In summary, I enjoyed the hell out of Rogue One despite some pacing issues and lack of character empathy. If you didn’t enjoy The Force Awakens because it felt like a retread of the original film, this will likely be a much more enjoyable affair. As a movie, it feels like a fresh take on the Star Wars universe. While that doesn’t always work the way intended, it sets up the ability for other directors and filmmakers in the future to do the same. I greatly respect that idea and look forward to see what is next. View the video version of this review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGi71YjuxQA… Expand

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dkminusDec 16, 2016

Rogue One is an amazing movie, but it takes some time to become it. It has an uneven, and somewhat uninteresting beginning, a fun but rather incongruous middle, and a spectacular end. Along the way, it both suffers and benefits from the worldRogue One is an amazing movie, but it takes some time to become it. It has an uneven, and somewhat uninteresting beginning, a fun but rather incongruous middle, and a spectacular end. Along the way, it both suffers and benefits from the world in which it's set.

Rogue One is a unique journey through a very familiar world. It has everything you'd hope to see in a Star Wars movie - space battles, stormtroopers, new alien races, lovable droids, rogues turned heroes. Yet it still manages to feel fresh and different from the rest. I personally felt that this was one of the film's strengths, that it was something different. However, the film also pays a little too much homage to Star Wars: A New Hope, its immediate successor in the Star Wars chronology. There are several character from the original film who appear in Rogue One, a couple of whom are digitally rendered. It doesn't work. At all. It's rather unsettling to look at, and I'd much prefer they just recast those roles if they're set on using those characters.

Once the film builds momentum, it's delightful to watch. The humor is great, the action is thrilling, and there are some genuinely real character moments. Sadly, the film is also punctuated throughout with heavy-handed attempts to inspire (you've never heard the word "hope" used so many times in a single screenplay). And there is an evil lair which is laughably on the nose. It couldn't get more stereotypically cartoonish.

Despite its faults, Rogue One is a great time. It's definitely worth seeing in the theaters, but be aware: it might be a little intense for young kids.… Expand

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AuthorityDec 30, 2016

This movie wants to be a more serious character driven movie (for the first 1/2 to 2/3), but without any memorable characters except one sidekick with not enough screen time. Being a prequel also saps some of the potential drama. You knowThis movie wants to be a more serious character driven movie (for the first 1/2 to 2/3), but without any memorable characters except one sidekick with not enough screen time. Being a prequel also saps some of the potential drama. You know mostly how things will end up. The action at the end saves the movie, pushing it into watchable territory, but without the emotional payoff it was trying so hard to achieve. The only reason you care about any of it is because of the knowledge of the better movies that come after. Rogue One seems to accept this, and is liberally sprinkled with references to those movies as a substitute to fleshing out its own plot or characters.… Expand

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TagirixDec 18, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a fan-oriented movie, to my mind. I have watched all the movies, but I disliked this one because of many reaons. First, the story is very predictive, and it is not interesting at all. I know this is a spin-off,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a fan-oriented movie, to my mind. I have watched all the movies, but I disliked this one because of many reaons. First, the story is very predictive, and it is not interesting at all. I know this is a spin-off, but still it is not worth. Second, sometimes it was so boring that I decided to sleep. Overall, I recommend watching this movie only if you are a true fan of Star Wars.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsOct 13, 2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a great war film, and okay Star Wars film. My biggest problem was that we did not get to spend a whole lot of time getting to know the characters or getting emotionally attached to them. Other than that, thisRogue One: A Star Wars Story is a great war film, and okay Star Wars film. My biggest problem was that we did not get to spend a whole lot of time getting to know the characters or getting emotionally attached to them. Other than that, this movie is definitely worth a watch!… Expand

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JyroJyroSep 27, 2017

A near-pointless addition to the Star Wars franchise notwithstanding, this is actually a brilliantly competent action movie. Jones & Mendelsohn are great, rinsing everything they could from the rather lacking script, and the cinematography isA near-pointless addition to the Star Wars franchise notwithstanding, this is actually a brilliantly competent action movie. Jones & Mendelsohn are great, rinsing everything they could from the rather lacking script, and the cinematography is frequently stunning. Oh, and that final Darth Vader scene is a true pleasure.… Expand

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triple_coDec 16, 2016

This is a grittier, darker Star Wars film than the main saga. The battle's feel more real, gravitated and weighted. Visually, the film is absolutely stunning and deserves full marks. Some of the scenes in Rogue One are some of the best I'veThis is a grittier, darker Star Wars film than the main saga. The battle's feel more real, gravitated and weighted. Visually, the film is absolutely stunning and deserves full marks. Some of the scenes in Rogue One are some of the best I've ever seen in a Star Wars film. The beginning of the movie however, is muddled and lacks focus. There are too many characters with not enough development, and too many things happening to really get your teeth into. While the second half of the film will blow audiences away, the first feels a little clunky and the re-shooting seems obvious as you watch.

Although it has a shaky start, the film is definitely worth watching, especially for Star Wars fans. There is much to enjoy here but it comes with some flaws. If you forgive it for it's pacing and character misfires, this is a solid entry in the franchise.… Expand

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SavageYetiDec 8, 2017

i really enjoyed this movie, it is far from perfect and has some dull times, but it also has some of the greatest moments in any star wars movie. i would easily recommend this to anyone unsure of wanting to see it.

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BIOHAZARD-R-USJan 4, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There was a lot this movie did right, mainly the humor and the action sequences. Laughter was frequent while watching this movie, and the action sequences were carefully constructed and perfectly executed, with the hits and punches all coming in heavy and every now and then making you call out "Yes!" when one lands brutally. K-2 was the absolute definite highlight of the movie, with much of the humor coming from his dialogue. The scene with Darth Vader comes in at the very end, like last 2 minutes and only lasts as long. Some of the shots in the trailer from this scene were cut, but the scene is so badass and so intense, it easily becomes the best scene of the movie. The movie does not have an opening crawl, and that is for two reasons: 1) this is not part of any of the trilogies, and ends quite conclusively for the main characters, and 2) this movie is actually a visual portrayal of the events detailed in the opening crawl from A New Hope. Thus, giving an opening crawl to this movie would've been redundant. The story is pretty simple, only meant to bridge the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Rogue One tells the tale of Jyn, her father who was forced to build the Death Star, his secret fault he built in the reactor, and the Rebellion attempting to get the plans for the Death Star in order to launch an attack on it. If you've seen Episode IV, then you'll know how this movie ends.

Now, for what this movie does bad. And it does quite a lot, though surprisingly it doesn't really detract from the experience too much. First of all, the CGI characters, specifically Grand Tarkin and Young Princess Lea. Obviously they couldn't physically recast Peter Cushing, and Carrie Fisher aged almost 40 years. So the choice was made to use CGI character representations of them, and man was it bad. Not only did Tarkin move like a chimp from the new Planet of the Apes movies, but he had a very video game-like stilt to his movements, and his imagery looked like they tried to go hyper-realistic and overdid it. And his voice, every time Tarkin spoke, it pissed me off, because it sounds NOTHING like Peter Cushing or the way he sounded in Episode IV. Princess Lea looked really good on the other hand, but her animation was so stiff, they could've just used a post-added still frame of her from A New Hope and it would've looked about the same. The other thing this movie did badly, and this is what drops my score the most, is the character arcs and development. Cassian's arc starts out starts out kind of like a Han Solo rugged guy, then is revealed to be part of the Rebellion, then is made out to be a bad guy by getting and agreeing to follow orders that directly conflict with Jyn, then him not following the orders, to him becoming a true ally to Jyn, to becoming a love interest to her. His arc is so all over the place, it looks like they were just checking off character traits and found they were short a few for the movie, so they packed them all into him. For being the main character, Jyn hardly does anything, except for kill a few Storm Troopers on Jedah and help find where in the Archives the Death Star plans are. Saw Gerrera is played by Forest Whitaker, and is hyped up to be a badass warrior with a long war torn history, and yet is shown only for a couple minutes near the beginning and is immediately killed off. Baze and Chirrut were a fun duo, and besides K-2SO, these guys are the only other ones providing humor. The Defector Pilot also kinda does too, but besides these 4 characters, no one else is likeable.

You definitely need to see this movie if you've seen the other Star Wars movies, and it is quite fun to watch, with good humor and solid action throughout, but a few big flaws detract this movie from being as good as it could've been.… Expand

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doroutDec 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rogue One was definitely a decent movie. Far better than the force awakens. There were some loopholes, but a big one was a main core of the rebellion followed someone who had absolutely no tactical experience, no war time experience, nothing. Not even a dash of experience at all really; and any of the people who followed Jyn could have easily filled the leader role. I just didn't understand that at all. Jyn assuming command realistically and practically makes no sense what-so-ever. Don't get me wrong. I honestly don't give a F about a bad @ss female leadership role, like Lieutenant Ripley(Alien+), Selene(Underworld), Kerry Mathison (Homeland), etc. Just do it right and I have no problem.

Another issue was the rebel commander (the woman in all white, whoever she is). In the original Star Wars she was not in-charge. Princess/Senator Leia was and she was the inspiration that the rebels needed, not Jyn. Moreover, the plans for the Death Star were not transmitted, they were hand given to Leia and she hid them within R2D2.

I can go on, but people just need to watch this for themselves. I do recommend watching Rogue One despite the issues I have listed, and did not list.

Side note: I was ecstatic that there was no PC/SJW BS. Some of the screen writers were talking white supremacy so don't expect anything risible and moronic as that.… Expand

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destinyfan1Mar 29, 2017

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

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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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Theone789Dec 19, 2016

It was a story that did not need to told. If you watch episode four you know the rebellion got the plans at a great loss. The grafics that were used to to bring people from episode four back were terrible. The story line did show the darkIt was a story that did not need to told. If you watch episode four you know the rebellion got the plans at a great loss. The grafics that were used to to bring people from episode four back were terrible. The story line did show the dark side of the rebellion so I can respect that since there is always a dark side to any side of any war. ingrew up on this and credit the Star Wars movies to a part that made me want to be a soldier and to be apart of something greater then myself so to the rogue one story line thank you for showing that average people with great courage can accomplish great things.… Expand

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KeithDowJan 14, 2017

Rogue One is a fun ride and the end sequence is a genuine thrill. While only the fourth or fifth best film in the series, it still does justice to the reinvigorated franchise.

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ChocolateMintDec 28, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a die-hard Star Wars fan. I had really high hopes for this movie, especially since I also really liked The Force Awakens, and to be honest, this was a good movie, but not as good as I expected. The first act of this movie really had problems with the pacing. I wanted to see more deeply into the characters, and see what their personalities were like. It would have been also cool if they had back stories too, but the characters just feel forced in to me, without much characterization of them, which is really sloppy pacing to me. However, the 2nd and 3rd acts were much better in my opinion. We got a great storyline that connects to A New Hope, and there were some amazing emotional scenes as well. I also gotta admit that K-2SO's jokes had me laughing. Where the movie really stands out to me however is the 3rd act. We got some amazing battles, both in the galaxy and on the beach too. It was nice seeing all these things from previous Star Wars movies come back. The graphics were really nice too. So yeah, overall, not my favorite Star Wars movie, but it was certainly not bad. It has flaws, especially in the first act with the pacing, but I can forgive that because of the great storyline that conflicts with the characters and how the storyline connects to a New Hope, the hilarious jokes and emotional heartbreaking scenes, and the extremely amazing battles in the 3rd act. So overall, I'd recommend this Star Wars movie. I'm giving it a B and a 7/10.… Expand

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Cameronius_113Dec 28, 2016

This film is the first in the series of Star Wars Anthology films which are basically side-stories which don't necessarily follow the plot of the main series (good vs evil). This movie does feel different to the main series but still keepsThis film is the first in the series of Star Wars Anthology films which are basically side-stories which don't necessarily follow the plot of the main series (good vs evil). This movie does feel different to the main series but still keeps the Star Wars essence in there which was great as that was exactly what the movie was opting for and it was achieved well.

The movie lives up to the title of 'Star Wars' quite literally unlike the other films; we see lots of galactic warfare not seen in any other Star Wars film before. The film is also shot with lots of handheld-cam which gives a 'warzone'-type feel to it which I liked.
Other sides of the galaxy that aren't focused on in the main series are shown in this movie, showing other sides of the Empire and how they operate outside of destroying Rebels. It also shows how life is for regular people who aren't getting caught up in the war mess which helps to capture the feel of this being one big universe with many things going on inside it other than the story of the Skywalkers.

Felicity Jones was good as the lead character Jyn Erso; her character was explored well and was good to root for. There were some members of the supporting cast that stood out, the droid K-2SO with its charisma and the force-sensitive guy too. However the others, while nice to have around, didn't really receive much development and felt quite one-dimensional at times. I also found many characters to be under-used like Forest Whitaker's character for example who I think should've played a bigger part in the story and was necessary for a lot more of it I believe.

This movie blew me away visually; this has got to be one of the best-looking movies I have seen in a long time. It is absolutely outstanding to look at and I would happily have any image from this film as a screensaver or wallpaper. The CGI is also mind-blowing; there are a few characters who appeared in the original who were recreated with CGI in this film but it honestly looks amazing. You'll likely forget that the Special Edition ever existed.

The thing I probably loved the most about this film was the final act and ending and how it all tied together with the rest of the trilogy. I won't go into spoilers but I just have to say it was absolutely great and there was no better way to end the film.

I personally prefer The Force Awakens over this movie because even though Force Awakens reused the plot of the original film, it brought many new things like great acting, well-developed characters, emotion and great environments. This film had an original plot but didn't do as well as Force Awakens did in terms of characters and emotion.

Overall, this was a pretty decent movie with amazing visuals, a good lead character and also great references to other Star Wars films. My only issues were lack of character development for some of the supporting characters and that some of the characters were under-used in my opinion like Forest Whitaker's character and Darth Vader. This film has made me intrigued to see more of the anthology films and I hope they'll expand the universe more like this movie did.

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jarvatarDec 30, 2016

The Star Wars backdrop make this movie far more interesting than the writing. Ultimately this move is a C- at best but if you're a sci-fi/star wars fan it's almost a must see. The droid dialogue alone is worth the view.

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awgoldenJan 17, 2017

If we're forced to compare this to the last offer from the franchise, it's simply a much better movie than Force Awakens. Better story, executed with more poignancy, than either rehashes (eg. Force Awakens) or mythology fillers (eq. I-III)If we're forced to compare this to the last offer from the franchise, it's simply a much better movie than Force Awakens. Better story, executed with more poignancy, than either rehashes (eg. Force Awakens) or mythology fillers (eq. I-III) that seem more focused on living up to ANH and Empire than trying to just make a good movie.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars Rogue One
Un bon film ancré entre star wars épisode 3 et 4 qui reprend une partit des codes des 1,2 et 3 #géniaux.
Oui le 7 par rapport à celui-ci transpire le stress...
Mais toujours pas de prise de risque de Disney....
Étant entre le 3 et le 4 il y a un fil directeur fort du début à la fin. [spoiler] Oui on connaît la fin... donc la surprise n'est pas pour ce film. [/spoiler] [spoiler] On découvre plusieurs planètes que l'on va oublier sauf la dernière (les archives de l'empire) [/spoiler] Une étoile de la mort plus impressionnante que jamais. Des vaisseaux un peux "lego". Des combats spatiaux un peut plus lent que d'habitude, mais plus stratégique et surprenant que la normale. Des images impressionnantes surtout le premier plan !!! mais un CGI (reproduction du visage) raté [spoiler] pour le Chef... [/spoiler] Un excellent film, des musiques dans l'ère de star wars, une 3D qui dépend beaucoup de la scène (une déception de ce côté-là.
Vous aimé Star wars, vous n'avez pas apprécié le 7... il est temps de s'assoir dans les salles dédiées… Expand

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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017

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

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HPFANBOY1237Apr 8, 2017

I honestly don't get why everyone loves this movie so much? Is everyone just enamored by the visuals? I think that's the case because the visuals in this movie are amazing. And sadly that's the best part about the movie. The characters haveI honestly don't get why everyone loves this movie so much? Is everyone just enamored by the visuals? I think that's the case because the visuals in this movie are amazing. And sadly that's the best part about the movie. The characters have no personality, they just do cool stuff and they have haunting pasts that we learn little to nothing about. Need I mention the annoying cameos? It's just like, really? Did we need that? No. What we need are real characters that we can root for. Instead of that, we get huge action sequences and useless cameos. Yes, the action sequences in this film are amazing, but do we care if one of the characters dies? No. It's really sad that this film had so much potential, I mean we finally see the Rebellion for what is and not this completely good thing. But this potential goes basically nowhere because of the bland characters. If this film had good characters we would have a great film, but here we are. C+… Expand

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LucascastawayApr 14, 2017

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

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BatmaulAug 18, 2017

Rogue one is one of my favorite star wars movies from the script to the visual effects to the vader scene to the battle of scarif to the death troopers, this movie is awesome.

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CoreGamer1408Nov 30, 2018

Clear fave of all the recent modern takes on the Star Wars IP. I liked this one, because it was clear cut straight forward gritty war film. I was more interested in how it all went down than the actual fate of any one character. Rogue One wasClear fave of all the recent modern takes on the Star Wars IP. I liked this one, because it was clear cut straight forward gritty war film. I was more interested in how it all went down than the actual fate of any one character. Rogue One was a absorbing retcon history lesson about a pivotal retcon point in Star Wars lore. How they connected one film to another was a really kind of a cool fan service bonus.… Expand

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KatheryneTOct 17, 2017

I loved the nostalgia, loved the grittyness of the movie, it made it more of a war movie. The music wasn't the best but I loved the overall story and you could feel the desperation at the end of the movie as they were trying to get the DeathI loved the nostalgia, loved the grittyness of the movie, it made it more of a war movie. The music wasn't the best but I loved the overall story and you could feel the desperation at the end of the movie as they were trying to get the Death Star Plans to the Rebellion.… Expand

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XcaliberJan 28, 2018

This movie is good but flawed. the main character Jen Erso is very bland and uninteresting with little motivation and a dull arc but the side characters like K2 S0 and Cassian are very interesting and quite fun. The plot is basically just aThis movie is good but flawed. the main character Jen Erso is very bland and uninteresting with little motivation and a dull arc but the side characters like K2 S0 and Cassian are very interesting and quite fun. The plot is basically just a plot hole fix for a new hope and swearing why the Death Star was so easily defeated and also how they got the plans for the deadly ship. The action and special effects are phenomenal and feel more realistic and grounded compared to the more flashy fights from the rest of the saga. Overall Rogue one is a good film but it’s bogged down by a boring main character.… Expand

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dougwiggins5Dec 15, 2017

Rogue One is about as visually beautiful of a Star Wars movie you could ask for... And that's worth more than you'd think. This movie consistently provides shots that should be frozen for posterity, and the final act is rife with inspiredRogue One is about as visually beautiful of a Star Wars movie you could ask for... And that's worth more than you'd think. This movie consistently provides shots that should be frozen for posterity, and the final act is rife with inspired action and a sense of dread that surrounds our heroes. I only wish the first act weren't so jumbled in it's attempt to establish the very large cast of characters. See this movie if you want the best realized OT-style set pieces ever created.… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

There are some definite flaws in this film but it is too harshly treated by critics. It is certainly better than any of the Star Wars films post the original trilogy. Great cast with solid performances. Gareth Edwards uses less CGI and moreThere are some definite flaws in this film but it is too harshly treated by critics. It is certainly better than any of the Star Wars films post the original trilogy. Great cast with solid performances. Gareth Edwards uses less CGI and more props which is really refreshing. This movie will stand up to the test of time far better than the others. It compliments the original films which still are far better than the new installments. A must see film any if you don't enjoy any one of the other films.… Expand

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PsykoklaptorskeApr 23, 2018

Was generally impressed with the dark tone of the movie. It tries to tell a story and does so with character progression and decent plotlines. It is not epic writing but it is entertaining.

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J401KApr 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slightly better than The Force Awakens in my opinion. It feels more like what a Star Wars movie than the new trilogy. Clever use of editing and CGI to include characters from the original trilogy. The story overall could have been told better and most of the characters were just meh.… Expand

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rswitzJun 2, 2018

While its sub-par dialogue and underdeveloped characters may drag it down, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" offers stellar visual effects and sizable amounts of world-building that builds upon the franchise.

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KonlinerJul 16, 2018

Weak on dialogue, but saved by the brilliant set design and action scenes. The climax and ending part are very well executed, while the beginning to the middle part (before they headed to Schariff) are bland. It seems the director wasWeak on dialogue, but saved by the brilliant set design and action scenes. The climax and ending part are very well executed, while the beginning to the middle part (before they headed to Schariff) are bland. It seems the director was focusing too much on the climax and ending that he didn't pay much attention to the rest of the part. I also think the movie is weak when it comes to trying to deliver a sad emotion. It's too overdone.… Expand

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notheguyOct 18, 2018

Very nice development of the story, plot was good, and good acting. Will be adding this to my Star Wars marathon viewing order.

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DoniJrNov 8, 2018

'Rogue One' it's a entertaining film and a love letter to the original Star Wars trilogy. The caracthers are really good and the visuals are one of the best from the Star Wars films. (The last scene it's iconic and one of my favorites from'Rogue One' it's a entertaining film and a love letter to the original Star Wars trilogy. The caracthers are really good and the visuals are one of the best from the Star Wars films. (The last scene it's iconic and one of my favorites from the franchise.)… Expand

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MiniMovieManiacFeb 6, 2019

So, Rouge One: A Star Wars Story is a very good movie that does have very noticeable flaws that any audience member could see. That is what hurts this movie because we went through the prequels and we expect that the filmmakers take thoseSo, Rouge One: A Star Wars Story is a very good movie that does have very noticeable flaws that any audience member could see. That is what hurts this movie because we went through the prequels and we expect that the filmmakers take those lessons and clean up those problems. It’s not saying this movie suffers from it but we as fans can see it way more easily because if this. Lastly, what this movie lacked the most was the complex, well-developed and relatable characters. The problem with this is that those characters are what made Star Wars what it is today and why it held in such high esteem today in the film industry today. But, this movie is the best Star Wars prequel we have ever gotten and delivers with its action and arguably one of the best Star Wars ending ever! Because of all these great things going on, and Darth Vader’ minimal but impactful scenes.… Expand

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FjosJun 17, 2019

Rogue One. The film is set between episodes III and IV, when the Empire is building the Death Star. The main cast of characters were abit uninteresting to watch, but it's ok. The actors are great. K2SO is awesome! The cinematography is reallyRogue One. The film is set between episodes III and IV, when the Empire is building the Death Star. The main cast of characters were abit uninteresting to watch, but it's ok. The actors are great. K2SO is awesome! The cinematography is really good from the various ships to the various planets. I would say it's the best Disney Star Wars movie made pre 2019, it's not a perfect Star Wars movie, but it's a really good one. The end scene was so dark, one of the most epic endings of all time!… Expand

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jbjerreMar 9, 2019

A reasonable science fiction movie within the Star Wars universe. It doesn't contribute anything to the cannon but then again it doesn't detract anything either which is something we have to be thankful for these days.

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ActiongirlDec 7, 2019

Pretty good! The graphics are really good and the acting is pretty good, though I wish they weren't all new characters, but this is after all a side story. I do take off a couple points for plot holes but overall pretty fun movie.

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r96skFeb 3, 2021

A pretty cool prequel to 1977's 'Star Wars'. I wouldn't say I overly enjoyed it, but it's worthy for the purpose it serves.

What stopped me from loving 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' was probably, mostly, the pacing, which I found to be tooA pretty cool prequel to 1977's 'Star Wars'. I wouldn't say I overly enjoyed it, but it's worthy for the purpose it serves.

What stopped me from loving 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' was probably, mostly, the pacing, which I found to be too slow in parts. It never majorly affected my viewing experience, but I could feel it slightly dragging here and there. I also didn't like the cast on anything more than a neutral/standard level.

Felicity Jones does an admirable job in the lead role, I did like how they set her story up at the beginning. I also found any scene with Mads Mikkelsen good to watch, while Riz Ahmed and Forest Whitaker are solid; Alan Tudyk is OK as well. Diego Luna and Ben Mendelsohn, however, didn't do anything for me.

The story itself is satisfactory, the ending to it is more meaningful than I was expecting and features a few nice shots; the whole film looks lovely in fairness. I personally would've shaved 10-20 minutes off the run time and got more devilish antagonists, though.

Still, it's at the very least a good film no doubt.… Expand

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FreddoFazbeardoApr 14, 2020

1)When my dad said he was going to buy Rougue One, I was very excited, but when I saw it, it was not what I expected, a little boring with few good parts, but it is not that I found it bad, that's why I give it a 7.

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GazMoviesSep 13, 2020

I know a lot of people went crazy for this movie, I thought it was just Okay. The scene at the end of the movie with Darth Vader though Wow!

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

The entire second half of "Rogue One" makes this film a worthwhile entry into the main series as an action packed and enjoyable Episode 3.5. The first half suffers from being surprisingly boring and, more often than not, takes itself far tooThe entire second half of "Rogue One" makes this film a worthwhile entry into the main series as an action packed and enjoyable Episode 3.5. The first half suffers from being surprisingly boring and, more often than not, takes itself far too seriously whilst lacking the fun of past films.… Expand

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AngryGeekJun 6, 2022

I think it was a good movie. Better than the last trilogy :P
I admit that I got bored with the movie in some parts.

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liamexeSep 25, 2022

I wasn't moved by Rogue One in the same way that I am by very good movies. It featured far too much forced humour, perhaps to make up for the gloom and melancholy it contained. I also thought the music was too bland for my tastes; once again,I wasn't moved by Rogue One in the same way that I am by very good movies. It featured far too much forced humour, perhaps to make up for the gloom and melancholy it contained. I also thought the music was too bland for my tastes; once again, it didn't appear to convey many emotions with the film and sounded generally too light, at least to my ears.… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a Star Wars movie that couldn't be more Star Wars. Set aside the Jedi and focused on the component of the Rebellion (finally!) the film does what it has to do. And it does it well. Maybe some characters could be handled well and the supporting characters are only needed to do one thing, die. But not all stories have to have a happy ending.… Expand

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LamontRaymondDec 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a relatively fun movie, especially as a nostalgia fix if you liked the original three films (like I did), but one element REALLY annoyed me - the CGI-created faces of Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia. I mean, great attempt, and fun. But they simply don't look real! I mean, if they could pull this sort of thing off in Avatar and hundreds of other "animated" movies, why was this such a tough ask? They don't even get near the uncanny valley. Highly off-putting, but it didn't ruin the movie for me. I also don't think Felicity Jones can handle the lead role. Even the "young" version of herself was a stronger actress. What made the movie was Alan T. as the new droid and the cast of supporting actors including Diego Luna and the blind force-believer (who is amazing).… Expand

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TVJerryDec 20, 2016

As action flicks go, this one is too slow and talky, but does have a decent final battle. As Star Wars flicks go, it's a standalone with little of the legacy characters, a story that's tangential to the originals and no scrolling text at theAs action flicks go, this one is too slow and talky, but does have a decent final battle. As Star Wars flicks go, it's a standalone with little of the legacy characters, a story that's tangential to the originals and no scrolling text at the beginning. A group of rebels sets out to steal the plans to the Death Star before it can destroy planets. The expected cool locations, technology and creatures dance around the edges, but there are no breakthru visuals or individuals to make this one stand out. The drama that dominates the first 90 minutes isn't especially compelling or interesting. Overall, it continues the legacy without bringing much new or exciting to its inheritance.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 9, 2017

Rogue One succeeds at showing a darker and more desperate side of the Star Wars universe. The galaxy is being crushed under the Empire's oppression, the Rebel Alliance is being forced to resort to grim tactics in order to survive, and to topRogue One succeeds at showing a darker and more desperate side of the Star Wars universe. The galaxy is being crushed under the Empire's oppression, the Rebel Alliance is being forced to resort to grim tactics in order to survive, and to top it all off the Empire is in the process of putting the finishing touches on some sort of super weapon. One rumored to have the power to destroy planets. All of this sets off a chain of events that make for the most unique Star Wars yet. One that feels more like a heist and war film, than what's come before.

One of the movie's greatest strengths is that it captures the bleak atmosphere one would expect from a Star Wars story set in this period of the series' timeline. There's a feeling of hopelessness that follows the characters around through every scenario they find themselves apart of. Nearly every planet they visit has that dirty, rundown, right in the middle of a warzone feel that sells the tone excellently. When it comes to the depiction of the state of the galaxy the movie succeeds near-perfectly.

Another area where the movie is at it's best is in it's incredible battles. These conflicts standout as the best the series has to offer. The scale is grand, the stakes are intense, and the shear amount of eye candy is stunning. The series even gets involved in some non-blaster fights that rival the series best lightsaber duels, despite not having a single Jedi in sight. When it comes to action the movie does not disappoint. Unfortunately the same thing cannot be said for it's writing and characters. Something that leaves an unfortunate sour patch in an otherwise stellar movie.

It's not that the events aren't interesting. The concept of watching a ragtag team come together to steal the plans for the freaking Death Star with all odds stacked against them is one that would excite any Star Wars fan. The problem is that early on it just sort of moves in a way that unceremoniously throws them together. It jumps around so much at the beginning it's actually a little confusing to piece together what's going on. It doesn't take long for things to click, but when they do your left with an even bigger problem; you have no way to connect with the characters, so it's impossible to care about them. The exception being Alan Tudyk's excellent K-2SO. It's not that they're unlikable characters. It's just that there's no spark or flair to them that causes them to standout as anything more than the Star Wars universe's B-team. A group of bland faces meant to carry things on here while things are being prepared for Episode VIII. Given that the popularity of the Star Wars series partly stems from the compelling nature of it's characters and plot, it's disappointing to see the series first anthology film fall short in those areas. This is primarily a movie you watch for the spectacular action. I say primarily because the movie does have a great deal of fan-service for Star Wars fans. Things like special references and even a few surprise cameos are sure to please. Especially since they feel natural to the story and not just shoehorned in. So in the end Rogue One isn't a disaster. Just more of a disappointment in some areas. There are still plenty of reasons to check it out, longtime fan or not. It's noticeable differences in things like tone have the potential to appeal to newcomers. So in the end all is not lost.

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IsotopesamDec 16, 2016

Its not until the second half that you realize the importance of the story in the Star Wars world. I wish they had built it up better in the first half. But poor character development turns this movie. Second half is great and a treat for theIts not until the second half that you realize the importance of the story in the Star Wars world. I wish they had built it up better in the first half. But poor character development turns this movie. Second half is great and a treat for the eyes but the overall story was just rushed. It was disappointing that they didn't start with the Star Wars theme either. You can wait to watch it on bluray or stream it.… Expand

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ayarlettDec 16, 2016

Stars wars has become the Terminator franchise. First two movies were good but every one since has been average at best. This one was ok again. Nothing mind blowing and the robot K2 was the best actor. That says it all. I even thought theStars wars has become the Terminator franchise. First two movies were good but every one since has been average at best. This one was ok again. Nothing mind blowing and the robot K2 was the best actor. That says it all. I even thought the mexican guy was french until someone pointed out he was hispanic the next day. Anyway it wasnt bad but was just about average-ish. last 30 mins was the best part.… Expand

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VDSMar 25, 2017

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

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JoeCoolJan 2, 2017

I'm going to go with a 6 for this one, since I feel a 7 would just be too generous, even being a pretty big Star Wars fan. I had some doubts about the whole 'Star Wars Story' thing at first, but the movie managed to get the looks of the StarI'm going to go with a 6 for this one, since I feel a 7 would just be too generous, even being a pretty big Star Wars fan. I had some doubts about the whole 'Star Wars Story' thing at first, but the movie managed to get the looks of the Star Wars universe right, but the feeling was off from the get go. The grittiness of it all and the throw-away characters spoiled the fun quite a bit. The CGI was great, and there was no shortage of action near the end, but I still wonder why this movie was created at all. It doesn't fit with the Star Wars feeling except maybe for the space battle at the end which is great, but not enough to completely save this otherwise really bad movie. If this is the direction these Star Wars stories are going to take then they might as well call it a day right now.… Expand

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DemoraseJan 1, 2017

I don't know how to describe Rogue One for the first hour and half other than I was utterly bored out of my mind. However, the last thirty minutes were full and engrossing enough to salvage this troubled movie. But surely you can do betterI don't know how to describe Rogue One for the first hour and half other than I was utterly bored out of my mind. However, the last thirty minutes were full and engrossing enough to salvage this troubled movie. But surely you can do better than that, Disney.… Expand

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gzayas91Dec 29, 2018

This was okay. This could have been a novel or a comic book. It just does not have the same punch as the film series.

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endisniApr 16, 2017

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

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samichsupernovaDec 17, 2016

This film was entertaining but ultimately adds up to less than the sum of its parts. The Good: The insane (amount and quality of) action, cinematography, and some performances. Felicity Jones and Ben Mendohlson did a lot with weak materialThis film was entertaining but ultimately adds up to less than the sum of its parts. The Good: The insane (amount and quality of) action, cinematography, and some performances. Felicity Jones and Ben Mendohlson did a lot with weak material and were seriously great. Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen and Diego Luna's characters are cool. Certain cameos work really well. There's some poetry and clever visual ideas in the prolonged conflict in the third act, which almost makes up for the terrible first 1/2 of the movie (Jyn dispatches Stormtroopers with a stick... OK...). The action kind of feels like a kid playing with Star Wars action figures, in both good and bad ways. Oh and there's a monkey Rebel gunner.

The Bad: Everything else. The script tries to be darker and more realistic but there's hardly any depths of conflict beyond "good guys" VS "bad guys" where one good guy is only slightly more morally compromised than the others. There's no character development whatsoever. The story overall is paint-by-the-numbers. A total missed opportunity there. Forest Whitaker's character dies early on for no reason. The score is weak. There is little dramatic drive because we all know how this story will end. Too much "fan-service" and nostalgia. Callbacks to the original trilogy can only go so far.

The Ugly: How much money this is going to make, undeservedly. Unless you REALLY need to see the epic finale on the big screen, just wait for it to hit home video.… Expand

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SmoothrunnerDec 27, 2016

Unexpectedly good movie for a Star Wars. At least I've saw it out to the end unlike previous "episode". I'm not a fanboy of this "fairy tale rubbish", but at last they've filmed something that makes sense and really reminded war to meet theUnexpectedly good movie for a Star Wars. At least I've saw it out to the end unlike previous "episode". I'm not a fanboy of this "fairy tale rubbish", but at last they've filmed something that makes sense and really reminded war to meet the movie title. Attractive Felicity Jones is a fine choice for the main role, but other staff are mediocre. Pathetic speeches are laughable and heroes behave unnaturally but still better than in most other SW "episodes". But what really bothers me is that "rebels" are as much unsympathetic as Empire is. They are depicted as bunch of zealots willing to sacrifice their own and others lives for an unclear and morally ambiguous purpose - vague illusions and dreams. They are fanatics with dubious motivation. Even religious suicide bombers have more reason and logic in their doings than SW's rebels. At least they are expecting to end up in an imaginary "paradise" and are dying for their "brothers". But all these rebels - what are they killing and dying for? As I said - they are scary zealots with irrational behaviour and no better than Imperial Stormtroopers. In fact, they are behaving utterly unrealistic. But this is SW after all.… Expand

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QuietlionmusicNov 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say I enjoyed much of the special effects of this movie but had lots of gripes with it. I take my Star Wars seriously as many fans do and I just found the main character to be so lackluster to try and carry this film. Underwhelming characters throughout the film made the film as a whole just 'alright'. The droid was very funny. Darth Vader was cool in the end, but his interactions with Krenig were somewhat cringy, but not as much as the CGI Grand Moff and Leia. Overall I didn't hate it, but It was not very noteworthy either.… Expand

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Sirik_MatakDec 17, 2016

Surprisingly for me - this movie is OK! I expected it to be a total disaster. It didn't try to recreate anything, it's just a decent action/character story picture with a Star Wars paint over it. And even if they actually did break theSurprisingly for me - this movie is OK! I expected it to be a total disaster. It didn't try to recreate anything, it's just a decent action/character story picture with a Star Wars paint over it. And even if they actually did break the barrier of the cringe here and there, I liked it a lot. Rolled my eyes a lot on some parts and still forced humour, but despite that, I still liked it. I was afraid that the "diversity hurrr" gimmick will kill this movie, but even if some characters are weak, they were characters with personalities (maybe except them monk dudes and the main lead, which is Rey 2.0 who can barely act), not token characters.
A quick meal that tastes good. Also, it's a relief to know that they ended all main characters in the same movie they were introduced in and don't plan to sequel their story.… Expand

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tigerskin84Jan 11, 2017

Despues del desastre que fue the force awakens, una copia horrenda del episodio 4 recibimos rogue one, el film que nadie pidio(como el proximo de han solo), no me malinterpretes la pelicula no es tan mala pero tiene demasiados personajes y noDespues del desastre que fue the force awakens, una copia horrenda del episodio 4 recibimos rogue one, el film que nadie pidio(como el proximo de han solo), no me malinterpretes la pelicula no es tan mala pero tiene demasiados personajes y no profundiza nada en ellos por lo tanto es dificil sentirse apegado a ellos cuando llega el final.Otro problema con esta pelicula es que ya sabemos que es lo que va a pasar por lo tanto tiene 0 factor sorpresa y tambien quiero mencionar la obsesion de disney con las death stars y la ya trillada trama de alguien que viene con un mensaje importante y vital y los problemas entre padre e hijos, ya cansan... espero que el episodio 8 sea buena o adios a esta gran saga de peliculas.… 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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ozymandias79Mar 29, 2017

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

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SpookydarrenDec 16, 2016

So, just wanted to make a point and say that some of the best bits were missing from the trailers. Jin saying "that's what I do, I rebel". She sounded like a bad ass but the character ends up being somewhat diminished imo. Also the face offSo, just wanted to make a point and say that some of the best bits were missing from the trailers. Jin saying "that's what I do, I rebel". She sounded like a bad ass but the character ends up being somewhat diminished imo. Also the face off with the tie fighter on the tower looked spectacular but was also cut. On the plus side the new droid and Vader were AWESOME. Film saved in the last five minutes. Looking forward to the Han Solo story.… Expand

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evokingsApr 7, 2019

I wanted to love this movie, but i realized I only loved the Vader scenes, the rest of the movie is okay here and there I'm not sure what to think of the Leia and tarkin CG scenes sometimes it works other times it gets a little creepy butI wanted to love this movie, but i realized I only loved the Vader scenes, the rest of the movie is okay here and there I'm not sure what to think of the Leia and tarkin CG scenes sometimes it works other times it gets a little creepy but ultimately I enjoyed the movie, one of the key issues is they reintroduce us to new characters only to kill all of them so I would have liked it if they spun this off in it's own way in the background of the star wars universe instead they went SOLO lol.… Expand

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sciencehedgeDec 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a big fan of the Star Wars movies over the past several decades. Rogue One definitely excelled on the action side; however, the characters were flat and most of the performances quite boring---especially Felicity Jones and Diego Luna. Although I was rooting for their success in getting the plans for the death star, I felt almost no kinship or sympathy for them as characters. I would say that Rogue One was a good action movie without a soul and without the magic that most of the Star Wars movie had. The force was not with Rogue One.… Expand

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HotelCentralMay 22, 2017

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

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

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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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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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Young_NachoDec 30, 2019

The characters? AIN'T IT. The storyline? AIN'T IT. The Action scenes and new planets? Aight, imma fvck wichu.

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