Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: December 16, 2016

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 3768 Ratings

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KenwayDec 16, 2016

"Rogue-one". The movie which differs from all previous. The movie in which everything became serious. I already many times said to friends that I am not a fan of Star Wars. I had liked the seventh episode, but against the background of the"Rogue-one". The movie which differs from all previous. The movie in which everything became serious. I already many times said to friends that I am not a fan of Star Wars. I had liked the seventh episode, but against the background of the Rogue it is some other... Children's most likely. In the Rogue there is almost everything: atmosphere (she here absolutely another), drama, light humour, very interesting characters and of course ACTION! As for a story, he simple and clear. The soundtrack is weak, but there is no wonder as one composer has left, and another has succeeded only in September. A visual part of the movie very beautiful, and a sound in an IMAX format just tremendous. Also in the movie the fan service is a lot of, fans will estimate. Offensively for me only one that the movie doesn't allow to reveal to characters, even to the main character. As for her, she is a fighting little girl who never gives up. Felicity Jones has played perfectly. And here the character Mad Mikkelsen is a father of the main character, but he catastrophically isn't enough. I don't know the others and there are nothing to tell about them, but their characters interesting. Well and the most abrupt moment of fans expects in the picture final. Result: I very strongly had liked this picture. She differs from all that is in this Universe and it does well her. Someone from fans will abuse her for gravity, someone will shout that there are no Jedis and the picture a priori becomes a hogwash, someone will shout about all our favourite canon, someone will hate for something else, and someone will just enjoy the events in this picture. And I grant a camp the fan of this picture. It is clear that Disney put the franchise on the conveyor, but the main thing that there was a quality. And in the Rogue it is.… Expand

11 of 24 users found this helpful1113

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ThreeboxIndoorsDec 16, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is about as flawed as it is entertaining. With almost documentary-like camerawork, this is the most handheld Star Wars film by far, offering a more grounded and realistic feel, but the dialogue can feel cheesy andRogue One: A Star Wars Story is about as flawed as it is entertaining. With almost documentary-like camerawork, this is the most handheld Star Wars film by far, offering a more grounded and realistic feel, but the dialogue can feel cheesy and cliche at times. Very well shot but also very imperfectly shot, this film looks flat-out gorgeous. The editing can be a little choppy at times though, but that isn’t anywhere near as distracting as the CGI version of Grand Moff Tarkin, as well as some other CGI characters. Which brings me to my biggest gripe - The characters. Likeable, funny, but that’s about it - They lack any depth, background, or proper development, and we aren’t given any reason to care for them. Director Orson Krennic is an extremely weak villain and doesn’t even compare to Darth Vader, who was only in TWO SCENES. This wouldn’t have been as much of a complaint if the rest of the characters were more interesting, but it still would’ve been a stupid choice. The first act of the movie is quite messy, and feels like a series of loosely tied together scenes, jumping from location to location too quick and repetitively. There isn’t really much else for me to say about the rest of the movie apart from the last act, which is a long if not too long action sequence, and although VERY entertaining and brilliantly directed, it has endless cliches and does get repetitive after awhile. Lacking any suspense that the previous Star Wars excelled at, this is a fun, decent ride with incredible effects but it is a very disappointing installment to the Star Wars franchise. I don’t see there being any replay value either. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story gets a 6 out of 10. It’s decent.… Expand

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ProsmoothDec 16, 2016

This is a guy's Star Wars movie that stars a chick in the lead. Trust me--if you owned all the toys when you were 11 years old, you are going to go bonkers over this thing. It's The Dirty Dozen in space with Darth Vader and AT ATs. During theThis is a guy's Star Wars movie that stars a chick in the lead. Trust me--if you owned all the toys when you were 11 years old, you are going to go bonkers over this thing. It's The Dirty Dozen in space with Darth Vader and AT ATs. During the last third of this thing I felt like I could take on the whole Empire myself. It's a flawed masterpiece. Weakest part is the music and some pacing problems in the first act--but it's not weak enough to affect my score.… Expand

85 of 153 users found this helpful8568

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TheApplegnomeDec 16, 2016

This is rebellion on a whole new (epic) level. It's a fun and more grittier adventure to the galaxy far, far away.

Rogue One; like all the SW-premieres are always a fun event to experience. Fans and non-fans alike collectively get togetherThis is rebellion on a whole new (epic) level. It's a fun and more grittier adventure to the galaxy far, far away.

Rogue One; like all the SW-premieres are always a fun event to experience. Fans and non-fans alike collectively get together once again for this space adventure. It's visually a big upgrade from the prequels, and it does to a certain point manage to embrace the original film's charisma. Fun, bright and enjoyable characters is a big trace -- and forget romance! This is a pure war film where companionship is everything. We follow 'Jyn Erso' and the main story is greatly focused on her, but a major letdown is the underdeveloped side-characters. They are all well presented and we get some inside to their personalities; but there's no major background nor development to characters like 'Cassian Andor'. Our main antagonist 'Orson Krennic' is very much the same. But there are some deeper layers to him, but sadly not enough to be considered a complex nor memorable villain. Because of this lack of greater depth to characters; the few emotional moments that does exist could have been even greater, because there are some great ones. The great one-liners from K-2SO is on the other hand very much appreciated, it's great that they really understand the importance of humor in the SW universe.

The story that takes place is full of action, as expected -- but more importantly; the characters are the major players here. A great character-filled first act, a more passive & calmer second act, to a stunning and perhaps too massive third act -- that's Rogue One. There're many characters and places involved in this story. All of this made some of the story uneven. It kept going, from places to places, characters to characters and so on; it became an experience that's a bit too far- stretched. It lost that "wow-factor". The second act takes a step back and didn't impress me on a personal level. It's okay but nothing really impressive got to me. But I am confident enough to say to all the big SW-fans out there that you will definitely love this film, and yes there are some really impressive action pieces -- but I never got many "wow moments". It drags on and lacks a greater long-term stamina when it comes to action. When looking at the CGI; it's a major technological achievement, except for two major CGI characters that look all other than alive. They are impressive to look at; much details, but the way they interact and talk is so fake. Add a non- Williams score that's underwhelming, well the flick got flaws. But other than that I really enjoyed it!

It's a good Star Wars movie. Not the best nor the worst. It got its flaws concerning the uneven storytelling and undeveloped side-characters, and some flaws are more serious than other. It's a beautiful story that's partially gritty and it got a stunning visualization of Vader. Add a darker tone, a very satisfying finale and an ending that manages to wrap everything together! That's Rogue One. It's the pure definition of rebellion.

*psst don't enter this film expecting much Vader.

Personal rating: 82/100 Critical rating: 70/100… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeDec 16, 2016

Before you go directly to see this movie, ask yourself the following questions. Am I going to see at least one memorable Star Wars character in this film? Well, there isn't that many since this is supposed to be a spin-off. Am I going toBefore you go directly to see this movie, ask yourself the following questions. Am I going to see at least one memorable Star Wars character in this film? Well, there isn't that many since this is supposed to be a spin-off. Am I going to experience the same feeling like the previous Star Wars films? Yes, and it's pretty unusual for a spin-off. Lastly, do these new characters make me want to see this movie? If you want to exactly know what happens to these characters, then yes. We can't tell you what happened to these characters for sure as that would lead to spoilers. Rogue One takes its main base and separates everything but left the feelings of the film just for the beneficial fans. It's not near a masterpiece, but at least it's trying to be something and that something is what Rogue One should be anyways.… Expand

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