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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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

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VonSeuxMar 26, 2017

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

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MCotsalasFeb 22, 2017

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

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NostalgicDec 23, 2016

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

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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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tr1cky1Dec 29, 2016

Hands downthe best standalone Star Wars Movie. The pure action may have been better in Ep 3, the best light saber battle is Ep 1, but those 2 movies were absolute trash.

Writing and dialogue are clearly the best out of all the series inHands downthe best standalone Star Wars Movie. The pure action may have been better in Ep 3, the best light saber battle is Ep 1, but those 2 movies were absolute trash.

Writing and dialogue are clearly the best out of all the series in Rogue One. One addition by subtraction is a different reliance on the Force compared to the other films, turning it into a grittier movie and less of a battle of super-beings. Most importantly, I've now got a new favorite droid. I kinda wonder what Lucas thinks of all this.… Expand

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Gamed2longDec 28, 2016

Star Wars is in a strange place. The prequel trilogy are objectively worse movies than the original trilogy. But they do feel cut from the same cloth. The Force Awakens and Rogue One are better movies than the prequels, but feel cut from aStar Wars is in a strange place. The prequel trilogy are objectively worse movies than the original trilogy. But they do feel cut from the same cloth. The Force Awakens and Rogue One are better movies than the prequels, but feel cut from a different cloth. I found Rogue One to be a thoroughly enjoyable flick. The plot made sense and didn't step on the original films. I liked the diverse imperial bases. The film has minor flaws, such as some of the acting talent being wasted. Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen can do more/better! It seemed like K2SO got all the good comedic lines. Also a couple of times (minor spoiler) a character appears where the original actor has aged substantially or passed on. The approach taken to that seemed a little uncanny valley to me. Ultimately though the film lacks much of an underlying theme. Which makes it a flick, even though its a good one. Finally RIP Carrie Fisher.… Expand

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DarthSidious63Apr 8, 2017

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

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MeritCobaJan 28, 2017

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

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

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

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

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VendonJun 22, 2017

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

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BadAidsDec 22, 2016

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

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BigDegs29Dec 21, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Voodoo123Oct 12, 2017

+superior fan fiction tells a new story in the cracks between episode 3-4
+excellent pacing / cast / direction improves on repeat viewings
+chessy fun times had here -CG tarkin (if only they kept as reflection only...) Seriously grinning+superior fan fiction tells a new story in the cracks between episode 3-4
+excellent pacing / cast / direction improves on repeat viewings
+chessy fun times had here
-CG tarkin (if only they kept as reflection only...)

Seriously grinning from ear to ear with all the little references and easter eggs. Genuinely impressed. This gave me new hope for star wars films yet to be that maybe can fill the gap left by the absence of George Lucas genius ....… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerDec 21, 2016

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

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joyalexandreDec 28, 2016

This is a good Star Wars. A refreshing look at the franchise. It patch a lot of the faults in the old trilogy. I like the more mature look at the characters as well.

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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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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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LuhterJun 17, 2017

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

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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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saintandrewsfalJan 3, 2017

Good film overall with some missteps. Acting, story, and action, were all tight. No problems there. The issues come up with cliched moments, a small lull in the second act, and an average ending.

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4

night4Jan 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's a bunch of characters you won't care about!

Aaaaaand they're all dead. The end.

That's the movie. You know what's funny? I JUST watched it not 3 hours ago and I literally couldn't tell you the name of a SINGLE character in it, even if my life depended on it.… Expand

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SpottedLaughterDec 24, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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joost-013Mar 5, 2017

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

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

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FingoldfinDec 21, 2016

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

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COOLQUINN17Mar 3, 2017

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

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RavarathSep 6, 2017

As a BIG fan of OLD Star Wars universe I have to say this movie is FAR superior than Force Awakens. The story is great (I might have lowered standards after Force Awakens) with some plot holes, but hey it's unavoidable. Character developmentAs a BIG fan of OLD Star Wars universe I have to say this movie is FAR superior than Force Awakens. The story is great (I might have lowered standards after Force Awakens) with some plot holes, but hey it's unavoidable. Character development is fine (as for stand off movie not trilogy) but the biggest pro is the ambiance. We can feel the gravity of events that we are about to witness (in comparison Force Awakens - meh whatever) and they will define the whole galaxy! This is THE good old Star Wars universe as we used to know dark but yet heroic and not some colorful, happy and cringy fairy tale.… Expand

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kdedrickJan 3, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a life-long Star Wars fan, I had high hopes upon entering this film. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. The first 10 mins of the movie is constant shifting between different locations without establishing what purpose they have. They end up just being names on the screen with no meaning.
Characters are incredibly underdeveloped and the movie just expects you to feel for them.
Forest Whitaker's character was completely pointless.
Some sort of mind-control alien was introduced and then completely ignored after.
The main villain Krennic had a lot of potential but that is never realized.
The main character Jyn, is suddenly overcome with a sense of duty to complete this mission, despite having spent her entire life avoiding responsibility.
The chinese characters decide to just join the group because plot demands it?
I thought the Grand Moff Tarkin revival was appropriate and well done, I dont think the complaints are merited. Galen Erso was my favorite character and more of this movie should have been spent on him and his relationship with Krennic.
Vader's final scene was the best of the film. The character should have been featured more prominently.
The CGI of the film was great. Locations were gorgeous.
Unfortunately the lame plot and characters are too much to ignore and over weigh the few positives.
If you are a Star Wars fan, you will obviously go see it, otherwise dont bother.… Expand

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GrievanDec 22, 2016

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

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

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

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BostonterrierDec 28, 2016

Tied with my 2nd favorite star wars film (a new hope). Empire strikes back is still my fav. Anyway, this movie is nearly flawless, but most its cast is forgettable/serviceable. The only two stand-out performances were a robot and Chirrut ImweTied with my 2nd favorite star wars film (a new hope). Empire strikes back is still my fav. Anyway, this movie is nearly flawless, but most its cast is forgettable/serviceable. The only two stand-out performances were a robot and Chirrut Imwe (as portrayed by the fantastic Donnie Yen). Definitely a great movie.… Expand

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AMcLMDec 23, 2016

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

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PatraxaDec 25, 2016

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

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hotesforclodDec 26, 2016

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

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Jan_FetzerDec 27, 2016

I don't get how the critic consensus only gives this film 65%. IMO, this is the best Star Wars film since the original trilogy. It ties into Episode IV perfectly, everything makes sense (for once) and the film even goes as far as to explainI don't get how the critic consensus only gives this film 65%. IMO, this is the best Star Wars film since the original trilogy. It ties into Episode IV perfectly, everything makes sense (for once) and the film even goes as far as to explain one of the biggest plot holes of A New Hope.

In some ways, I even like Rogue One more than any other Star Wars film. For the first time, it's not a black vs. white fairytale, where the Rebellion is good and the Empire is bad (simply because the audience is told so). The characters in this film are more complex and nuanced than in any other SW film before. This is the modern re-boot of the amazing franchise we've all been waiting for.

The only thing missing is the iconic Star Wars sound track. I don't know why they didn't use some of the original musical themes but if they had, I would give this film a perfect 10.… Expand

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kagreelDec 30, 2016

Best Star Wars movie ever! Story moved so smoothly, beautifully shot, great surprises, phenomenal action sequences, and an overall exceptional cast! Story was the best yet of the Star Wars franchise, being so simple yet complex at the same time.

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aliciabrookssJan 7, 2017

Finally, a Star Wars movie which one can call near perfect. From the brilliant plot to the constant action, it is truly tough pinpoint what makes "Rogue One" such an epic film, and I mean EPIC. For once, a star wars film that is not based onFinally, a Star Wars movie which one can call near perfect. From the brilliant plot to the constant action, it is truly tough pinpoint what makes "Rogue One" such an epic film, and I mean EPIC. For once, a star wars film that is not based on comical relief and cliches, this darker movie is just what Star Wars fans had been looking for. I leave this review to a minimum, as one can only judge once they've seen it, and i definitely urge you all to see it. All that I will say is that, as my father said upon leaving the theatre "That is the best Star Wars film I've ever seen". Well done Gareth Edwards.

(P.S for those comparing Rogue One to TFA, Rogue One makes TFA look like absolute garbage and it is almost unfair to compare the two)… Expand

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LaskeudeungJan 27, 2017

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

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

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

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Viking171986Mar 28, 2017

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

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jacoobi456Jun 12, 2017

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

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

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

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Mac2311Jun 20, 2017

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

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Lsherman3Dec 18, 2016

I don't know how this movie has gotten such good reviews. It was simply terrible, and I really wanted to like it. But it was just so bad on so many levels. Most notable was how Boring and predictable the story was, like a 12 year old wroteI don't know how this movie has gotten such good reviews. It was simply terrible, and I really wanted to like it. But it was just so bad on so many levels. Most notable was how Boring and predictable the story was, like a 12 year old wrote it. There are a bunch of new characters that you never get to really know or care about. The plot is just like trudging through mud. It was like watching someone play a video game. The film makers seemed to enjoy themselves while we are hanging around not at all engaged. Recreating old characters like Grand Moff Tarkin out of special effects was just dreadfully creepy. Once these digital recreations start talking the special effects reveal that your watching a digital puppet show. Its pretty bad.

I wonder if the Disney machine is hiring people to write positive reviews because this movie is just so awful to have to sit through.… Expand

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PrimitivePersonDec 17, 2016

Rouge One is boring kiddie garbage. "Please note that the Empire is a white supremacist organization, Opposed by a multicultural group led by brave women,” says Gary Whitta Star Wars writer, notice the complete disregard of plausibility andRouge One is boring kiddie garbage. "Please note that the Empire is a white supremacist organization, Opposed by a multicultural group led by brave women,” says Gary Whitta Star Wars writer, notice the complete disregard of plausibility and demographics. Disney can't think of anything better to do with their expensive new franchise than rehash the old and fill it with propaganda, Force Awakens was a horrible kiddy movie. So boring even all the prequels were better. Its amazing that grown adults enjoy this crap, mostly through nostalgia. Boycott Star Wars, send Hollywood a message. “I sold them (Star Wars) to the white slavers that takes these things, and…,” - George Lucas.… Expand

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bulbrookDec 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tale of two movies. First half terrible - confusing, poor character development, dark and not enjoyable to watch. Then it is like the director was told to stop making a bad movie. The characters lightened up as did the tone, and the pacing and action became a star wars movie. The second half of the movie takes place in space and on a cool planet with a palm tree filled beach. It has as a bit of Return of the Jedi feel with the story switching back and forth. Overall rent this movie and skip ahead to the very beginning of the beach scene, and you will have an enjoyable 45 min long film.… Expand

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Lambo442Apr 4, 2017

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

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kivayugimotoDec 17, 2016

Good movie; thoroughly enjoyed it! It is worth seeing it in a movie theater. Favorite character is the robot; it's dialogue responses just added to make it a fun action movie.

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twall3Dec 19, 2016

I didn't care for the director's "Godzilla" movie (too much serious dialogue from characters I didn't care about), so I wondered how likeable this would be. I didn't like Rogue One ... I LOVED it (and the characters)! While it started on theI didn't care for the director's "Godzilla" movie (too much serious dialogue from characters I didn't care about), so I wondered how likeable this would be. I didn't like Rogue One ... I LOVED it (and the characters)! While it started on the slower end of things, by the time the movie ended and the credits rolled, my mind was blown. I knew it took place somewhere between SW3 and SW4, but what they did, how they handled it - hard to describe. Something like this: you go to the zoo to see a Lion, but before you leave, you've got your head in it's mouth looking down it's throat - unexpected up close view. Wow.… Expand

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KzArashiDec 17, 2016

Rogue One is the prequel Star Wars deserves.
And a thing to note is that the original trilogy has a tone of ingenuity. On the other hand, for Rogue One the tone align to a struggling new found hope. And that is what make Rogue OneRogue One is the prequel Star Wars deserves.
And a thing to note is that the original trilogy has a tone of ingenuity. On the other hand, for Rogue One the tone align to a struggling new found hope. And that is what make Rogue One exceptional. That filme shows the fight and the struggle to build the ground from where the NEW HOPE could flourish, through a boy ingenuity in Episode IV.
The heroes in Rogue One are much like the soldiers who fought and died in the beachs of Normand to build the ground for the Alied campain and victory against the nazis in WWII.… Expand

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pissedoffpersonDec 17, 2016

This is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. I feel offended. I went into it blind and I thought I was going into episode 8, I was not. At the 30 minute mark, I had finally realized that I was not watching that, but boring fan fictionThis is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. I feel offended. I went into it blind and I thought I was going into episode 8, I was not. At the 30 minute mark, I had finally realized that I was not watching that, but boring fan fiction made up by a literal child. Absolutely everything in this movie is boring, there's barely a plot and it pisses me off how disgusting and boring every single character is. The cherry on top of the **** cake is that I realized that this was a prologue to episode 4 before the movie even ended. At least the characters got the fate I wanted them to get.

TL;DR:Do not see this movie, it's a lie, it's a trap, it's the worst thing ever… Expand

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Ansatsu83Dec 17, 2016

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

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

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

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

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AfNinoDec 16, 2016

The first half of the movie seemed a bit weirdly edited and all over the place, but the last act is amazing. Truly gives you a perspective of war that no other Star Wars movie has ever done. A great time at the cinema overall.

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conorfDec 17, 2016

Deserving of the flak, the prequels were extremely disappointing for sure. But Rogue One has to go down as one of the biggest disappointments of the entire Star Wars series. Convoluted, joyless and dull throughout, the only saving grace hereDeserving of the flak, the prequels were extremely disappointing for sure. But Rogue One has to go down as one of the biggest disappointments of the entire Star Wars series. Convoluted, joyless and dull throughout, the only saving grace here is the ending, which does a grand job of leading through to Episode 4. Sadly this is the worst movie of the entire series.… Expand

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jamiejoyceDec 16, 2016

Rogue One is, quite frankly, MAGNIFICENT. Disney deserve praise for not shying away from allowing the filmmakers to apply some bold story decisions in the third act. This isn’t some neutered, watered down version of Star Wars – this is StarRogue One is, quite frankly, MAGNIFICENT. Disney deserve praise for not shying away from allowing the filmmakers to apply some bold story decisions in the third act. This isn’t some neutered, watered down version of Star Wars – this is Star Wars at its most uncompromised. Thrilling, beautiful and occasionally surprising, this is the prequel the fans deserve.… Expand

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theexarDec 17, 2016

After the disappointment from the Force Awakens I went to the cinema with very low expectations for Rogue One. However, the movie far surpassed them. I expected cheesy moments, hollow motivational speeches, badly adapted setting. It was noneAfter the disappointment from the Force Awakens I went to the cinema with very low expectations for Rogue One. However, the movie far surpassed them. I expected cheesy moments, hollow motivational speeches, badly adapted setting. It was none of these. Apart from an unconvincing martial arts character, everything in Rogue One was Star Wars from the beginning to the end. Great humor, memorable cameos and references, intensive action scenes and all of this - without overdoing it. Awesome work!… Expand

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Brent_MarchantDec 18, 2016

Wow...another "Star Wars" movie...zzzzzz. Despite a somewhat promising beginning and some dazzling special effects throughout, this latest offering in the franchise quickly degenerates into yet another tired, predictable slog that goes on farWow...another "Star Wars" movie...zzzzzz. Despite a somewhat promising beginning and some dazzling special effects throughout, this latest offering in the franchise quickly degenerates into yet another tired, predictable slog that goes on far too long, provides no particularly new insights into the mythology and has an ending that's already known from the outset. Unless you're an uber fan and can't live without seeing absolutely everything in the "Star Wars" mythos, don't waste your time on this underwhelming, half-hearted effort.… 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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drrealitycheckDec 26, 2016

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

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Magic84Dec 18, 2016

Weak character development is overshadowed by an original plot with an amazing third act. First act of the movie is a choppy mess, but the rest of the film over delivers.

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Biggs364Dec 18, 2016

Stars Wars fanatic since summer of 77, with a few disappointments along the way. (Episodes 1 &7) This one gives me mixed feelings. On the bad side: No crawl. No John Williams except a few 8 bar licks pasted in here and there. The beginningStars Wars fanatic since summer of 77, with a few disappointments along the way. (Episodes 1 &7) This one gives me mixed feelings. On the bad side: No crawl. No John Williams except a few 8 bar licks pasted in here and there. The beginning compresses about 5 minutes worth of plot into 90 minutes and despite the intermittent heavy duty action sequences, seemed somewhat boring. My bored-o-meter is usually rated on how many times I look at my watch during the film- more than once and its a dog, but I actually fell asleep (worse than looking at my watch) for about 90 seconds about 1 hour into this one! I didn't miss much.
Now for the good: Fundamentally, this movie is based on one line from what we now call "A New Hope". DV: "Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by rebel spies." The last 45 minutes gets around to this and it is a real thrill ride, ending with the perfect segue into Episode 4. Amidst the drama/action there are all the usual Star Wars things we have come to love- desperate space battles, impenetrable shields, storm troopers, AT-ATs, the Death Star, Vader at his darkest, and Episode 4 cameos left and right. I was totally satisfied with this ending. Too bad the beginning was so tedious.… Expand

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bkristmanJan 6, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very ordinary 'b' film with a larger budget that has a lead character pretty much indistinguishable from the last star wars one and just as serious,boring and vanilla.
The cinematography and effects were very blase and the 3D was almost non-existent .
The nearly powerless jedi they added to the film was some kind of primitive mentally disturbed man who kept yelling about the force to himself throughout and he did a disservice to the Star Wars legacy. The droid had the only bit of humour in the film but i'm not sure why the had to pay Tudyk to do it because the voice was indistinguishable.
All in all a poor 'by the numbers' effort without personality.
Throughout this film i just came to realize how good an actor Harrison Ford was ,not technically,but how just his appearance could have lit up a film like this .… Expand

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nugness123Dec 16, 2016

Movie **** sucked. Jesus christ what a bland, cold-hearted, depressing movie. Every character felt like a robot with no emotions or sex drive, unreal. Not as bad as episode 7.

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jc18241Dec 16, 2016

It was the best in the franchise right behind Empire Strikes Back. The cast was amazing. The story was amazing. The cameos were awesome. This movie is so damn good on so many levels. The only complaints I have are the slow opening and theIt was the best in the franchise right behind Empire Strikes Back. The cast was amazing. The story was amazing. The cameos were awesome. This movie is so damn good on so many levels. The only complaints I have are the slow opening and the movies score. Music could have been better. Nothing more to complain about after that.… Expand

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jonasionDec 16, 2016

Look, I'm a massive Star Wars fan, but I've been nothing but disappointed since the mid-eighties really. Episode 7 was somewhat okay for me, but it left a lot of **** in its wake. Rogue One goes about explaining some key things that have leftLook, I'm a massive Star Wars fan, but I've been nothing but disappointed since the mid-eighties really. Episode 7 was somewhat okay for me, but it left a lot of **** in its wake. Rogue One goes about explaining some key things that have left the nerd-verse puzzled about the original Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope (as it was later dubbed). Rogue One goes about explaining that and it does so really well and it takes no prisoners.… Expand

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mrushing02Dec 16, 2016

“It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.

During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the“It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.

During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.”

These words are the first thing that anyone ever saw of Star Wars as the film opened in 1977 and now Gareth Edwards has imbued them fully in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Hope Anew

The Rebellion’s struggle just got worse, as it learns that the Empire has created a world-killing weapon named the Death Star. The Rebellion finds itself on the knife’s edge between hope and despair. The council of the Rebellion cannot decide what to do. Do they risk it all by trying to steal the plans, or do they resign themselves to defeat and despair? Jyn challenges the council, “What chance do we have? The question is what choice”. She implores the council to remember that if they do nothing then they’ve sealed the fate of the galaxy and that evil this great cannot go unopposed. It brings to mind Edmund Burke’s famous saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” She encourages them with a refrain Cassian Andor said to her earlier in the movie, “Rebellions are built on hope”. Hope changes everything, it reminds people that the way it is, is not how it has to be. Hope is the spark that, if kindled, creates the fire of change. Change is possible, but it takes sacrifice, determination and some times, lives to see it come about.

The beauty of the film is that hope is not just a figment of the heroes imaginations. The Force seems quite active, even without the Jedi. It’s moving in mysterious ways and bringing people together that can make a difference. This band of rogues does the impossible, one chance at a time, succeeding in their goal and setting in motion something that will see the end of the Empire.

The Movie

Gareth Edwards made a Star Wars movie that feels completely different and yet utterly familiar, all at the same time. Like The Clone Wars, Edwards uses cinematic inspirations to pull in the war movie genre and make it a Star Wars movie, emphasis on the war. The nods to great war films of the past are all there and they work perfectly. On top of that you feel the “Star Wars” seeping out of every single frame. The Ghost from Star Wars Rebels can be seen at least 4 times, Cham Sydulla is called for over the coms at Yavin 4, the sets feel like they came out of a lost arc of The Clone Wars, Saw Gerrera has an important role and so much more. The point here is that Edwards lovingly knits together the history of the Prequel and the Original trilogy and it’s seamless.

Star Wars, when it’s at it’s best, is stretching what it means to be Star Wars by taking other genres and telling a story in the Star Wars universe that aligns with the themes of the saga. Edwards achievement is nothing short of incredible, the movie feels like the Maker’s fingerprints are all over it and it’s the highest compliment that could be paid to the movie.

The characters are outstanding. K-2so is the best new droid since R2 and Jyn, Cassian, Chirrut, Baze and Bhodi are all welcome additions to the Star Wars canon. Darth Vader’s scenes are chilling (and let’s stop here and just geek out completely that Vader’s castle is finally on screen!) and perfectly played, just enough to leave you wanting more.

The music by Giacchino feels like a welcome addition to the Star Wars franchise, it’s much like The Clone Wars music and only references familiar themes in snippets yet that’s a good thing. The movie needed it’s own identity and the themes he created feel familiar and distinct, perfectly matching the spirit of the movie.

I’ll get personal, this movie is everything I wanted a new Star Wars movie to be. Pushing the boundaries of what it means to be Star Wars while at the same time respecting the history and the franchise as a whole. Here’s to hoping the rumors of Edwards wanting to direct a Kenobi movie are true. Rogue One is rated 4.5 upside down Death Stars out of 5.… Expand

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Monkey_NutzDec 18, 2016

If you're an original trilogy purest this movie will hit you in the gut and hold you enthralled for just over two hours. THIS is the Star Wars movie we've been waiting for since 1985.

While not perfect, it is the perfect antidote to the lastIf you're an original trilogy purest this movie will hit you in the gut and hold you enthralled for just over two hours. THIS is the Star Wars movie we've been waiting for since 1985.

While not perfect, it is the perfect antidote to the last four weaksauce episodes (yeah, I'm talking to you too Force Awakens). I cheered, I cried, my mouth dropped in awe. I fell in love with Star Wars all over again, something I'd written off as impossible. As a previously bitter fan, this one movie has instilled within me the driving theme of this wonderful film, hope.… Expand

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Jedi49Dec 16, 2016

Went to see last night and in one word disappointing.
Have been a Star Wars fanatic since I was 10,It just didn't grab me like The Force Awakens did.
I hate to say it but I found Rogue One boring. Not that it was a bad movie but I felt thatWent to see last night and in one word disappointing.
Have been a Star Wars fanatic since I was 10,It just didn't grab me like The Force Awakens did.
I hate to say it but I found Rogue One boring.
Not that it was a bad movie but I felt that for a Star Wars movie it fell well short of my expectations.
I would give it a 2 out of 5.
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PrivataDec 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A clever , deep and intellectual movie full of StarWars lore.
The best movie of the year , in 50 years we will still be talking about the wonders of R1… Expand

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oraborsaDec 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuesta escribir una critica objetiva siendo fan de la saga SW, pero cumple con todas las expectativas y las supera. La película, llena de guiños a episodio IV transforma a la doctrina jedi y "la fuerza" en portadora de fe.… Expand

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CommonsenseDec 19, 2016

Critics are pretty wrong on this one. Characters could have been developed a little more, but the tension, cinematography and, overall story didn't disappoint. No one in my theater seemed unhappy and many even clapped an cheered and this wasCritics are pretty wrong on this one. Characters could have been developed a little more, but the tension, cinematography and, overall story didn't disappoint. No one in my theater seemed unhappy and many even clapped an cheered and this was 2 days after the premier on a 6:30 showing.… 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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Ejdjski1234Dec 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IT bored me and felt a bit long but had its moments. Everyone gets blown up which is upsetting but Vader has a badass scene and it opens up for a new hope… Expand

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SumwhenDec 19, 2016

Personally I was quite shocked out how things panned out in this - kudos to Disney and LFL for making a gutsy and uncompromising war movie. And although the character development wasn't it's strong point, the characters were all at leastPersonally I was quite shocked out how things panned out in this - kudos to Disney and LFL for making a gutsy and uncompromising war movie. And although the character development wasn't it's strong point, the characters were all at least likeable and Chirrut and Baze were genuinely great. Really ballsy given the circumstances.
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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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jenglish451Dec 17, 2016

Rogue One is thankfully another admirable Hollywood film that sincerely honors sacrifice, persistence, and hope. Of the Star Wars films, it's probably the best since the original three, and it links fairly well to the first.

It would be niceRogue One is thankfully another admirable Hollywood film that sincerely honors sacrifice, persistence, and hope. Of the Star Wars films, it's probably the best since the original three, and it links fairly well to the first.

It would be nice to know more about some of the characters, to sense even more deeply what they've suffered, but the film's focus on the story of the ensemble and how it miraculously comes together leads to another fascinating point: Arguably its handling of the idea of the Force or of a force behind the force may be more suggestive of a beneficent divine Providence, and thus closer to the Judeo-Christian God, than in the original three films which seemed to say that the Force requires balance--the light side requires a dark side, and so on (e.g. any victory of the good side is always only temporary, to be followed by the ascendancy of the dark side due to the purported balanced nature of the Force). The new film's seeming shift is a positive development. That notion of balance, of equal eternal opposition of good and evil, failed (even in the fictional world) to adequately or helpfully distinguish between good and evil so as to recognize good as higher than or better than or transcendent over evil. One could even argue from this development that the original films involved untrustworthy narration that is only now being revealed. Perhaps full investment in the themes stated above required this development. Hope would be unfounded without it.

And in its more unmitigated sense of a beneficent divine Providence watching over, superintending events, it feels reminiscent of the divine Providence and Creator (Eru Iluvitar) behind the scenes in The Lord of the Rings. But I guess time will tell if Star Wars really moves in this direction.… Expand

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FuturedirectorDec 18, 2016

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

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Muskrat147Dec 17, 2016

(In-Depth) Rating - 8.2/10

Rogue One, A Star Wars Story, tells the story of how the Rebellion captured the plans for the original Death Star. The film, which is filled to the brim with brilliant action and wonderful CGI, is a great film for(In-Depth) Rating - 8.2/10

Rogue One, A Star Wars Story, tells the story of how the Rebellion captured the plans for the original Death Star. The film, which is filled to the brim with brilliant action and wonderful CGI, is a great film for fans and film-goers alike.

Almost all of the performances in the film are well executed. The characters that these actors portray, however, are somewhat flat and lack emotional depth. Felicity Jones, who plays the character of Jyn Erso, is a wonderful addition to the many talents on screen. The character of Jyn Erso, however, is extremely weak and one-dimensional, considering that she is the main character of the film. Through flashbacks, we learn about her tragic past, and how her father was taken from her. You can't fully care about this character though, even with her backstory, and just resort to rooting for her simply because she is working with the rebellion. This happens with all of the other characters in the film as well.

Michael Giacchino's score for Rogue One (which he composed in all of roughly 4 weeks, mind you) is the main reason why this film is good. It's magnificent blend between original score and pre-existing themes (most notably, Darth Vader's iconic theme) helps make the film slightly emotional, and truly shines during the action sequences, which are impressive even without the music.

The CGI that encompasses Rogue One is arguably the best of the year. Everything from the glorious ground and space battles over Scarif to the endless amount of sets and and locations, the CGI blends almost perfectly with the live footage. However, arguably the most controversial aspect of Rogue One, is the inevitable inclusion of two motion-capture characters (no spoilers). Personally, I found these characters to be perfectly fine, minus a few (glaring) imperfections. All in all, Rogue One is not a perfect film (by any means), and definitely not as polished as last years' The Force Awakens. But the film is good (great, even), and will make for lots of fun and enjoyment.… 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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BikerjamesDec 20, 2016

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

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Twist_Of_FateDec 24, 2016

They left the best movie of the year for last wow!.Incredible cast and relateable characters and atmosphere was definitely a step up and proves what Disney can do,haven't seen it? go see it NOW!,seen it? go see it again to relive what anThey left the best movie of the year for last wow!.Incredible cast and relateable characters and atmosphere was definitely a step up and proves what Disney can do,haven't seen it? go see it NOW!,seen it? go see it again to relive what an impressive,outstanding movie this is.Legendary… 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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LeftZer0Feb 14, 2017

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

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

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

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

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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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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017

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

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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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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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CineAutoctonoDec 21, 2016

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

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jtwoodallJan 29, 2017

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

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Mike_ZmekeDec 24, 2016

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

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LeoZamprognoDec 22, 2016

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

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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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ri0tt44Jan 29, 2017

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

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

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

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Jk9785Feb 23, 2017

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

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SiiFeb 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mit Jyn, Krennic und Galen hat man hier 3 perfekte Charaktere geschaffen, die in einem perfekt geschriebenen Drehbuch wunderbar zusammen funktionieren. Felicity Jones lieferte hier als Jyn Erso die beste weibliche Hauptrollen-Performance des Jahres 2016 ab. Die Schwachstelle des Todessterns wird optimal begründet und die Darstellung der Brutalität des Imperiums und der enormen Umstände, die die Rebellen mit ihrem eigenen Blut gelassen haben, um an die Pläne des Todessterns zu kommen, wurden ebenfalls optimal dargestellt. Die Endszene ist einfach episch göttlich und als solche ein absoluter Reminder an den Film. Diese Szene wird man auf ewig im Kopf behalten. Auf das Drehbuch zurückkehrend: Wie man das Ende gestaltet hat rundet den Film perfekt ab und lässt keinen einzigen negativen Raum mehr offen. Das Drehbuch ist einfach perfekt geschrieben. Dazu hat Rogue One im Jahre 2016 das mit Abstand beste Produktionsdesign, da kommt nichts auch nur ansatzweise ran. Insgesamt ist Rogue One ein weiterer perfekter Star Wars Film, der die Magie in dieses Franchise zurückbrachte und der mit Abstand beste Film 2016 war.
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Mando44646Jan 4, 2017

This movie was much better than Episode 7. No giant idiotic plot choices like Starkiller Base and they didn't forget to do world building either. It greatly enriches Episode 4 and Star Wars in general, though I do wish we had more time withThis movie was much better than Episode 7. No giant idiotic plot choices like Starkiller Base and they didn't forget to do world building either. It greatly enriches Episode 4 and Star Wars in general, though I do wish we had more time with many of the characters.

Best Star Wars movie since Episode 6, in my opinion. I cannot recommend it enough.… Expand

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AthanasiosTMar 26, 2017

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

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mAs7eRaJun 1, 2017

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

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Iky009Apr 15, 2017

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

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Meth-dudeApr 9, 2017

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

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chesaroDec 30, 2016

It is a good movie, but by no means a great one, or better than episode VII, it does what it pointed to do. The only thing i really hated was the CG characters... They just looked fake.

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potatoman222Jul 21, 2017

Um ano após o aclamadíssimos Star Wars - O Despertar da Força, chega aos cinemas o primeiro - de muitos - sping off da saga. Que serviu para re-afirmar o que já sabíamos: A Disney não está para brincadeira. No longa acompanhamos a históriaUm ano após o aclamadíssimos Star Wars - O Despertar da Força, chega aos cinemas o primeiro - de muitos - sping off da saga. Que serviu para re-afirmar o que já sabíamos: A Disney não está para brincadeira. No longa acompanhamos a história de Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) a filha de Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), um dos maiores responsáveis pela criação da maior arma de destruição em massa do império galáctico, a Estrela Da Morte. Após anos, a aliança rebelde toma conhecimento dessa arma e precisa urgentemente fazer algo em relação a isso. Então, Jyn é solicitada para partir em uma missão que envolve seu pai, e a última esperança da galáxia.
Aqui vemos claramente o trabalho de um fã feito para fãs. Diversos Fan Services estão escondidos, alguns muito bem ou nem tanto. Mas isso não significa que o longa funciona apenas para um público alvo. Qualquer pessoa não familiarizada com a saga pode ir sem receios para o cinema, pois o espetáculo visual é garantido. Gareth Edward dirige o longa com mestria, o diretor que possui poucos filmes em seu currículo, se saiu muito bem aqui. Há cenas impressionantes e de tirar o folego em decorrência de sua direção sempre corrida e doses certeiras de ação. O filme também acerta ao combinar efeitos visuais com efeitos práticos., os efeitos práticos aqui não são tão recorrentes como em O Despertar Da Força, mas ainda sim se fazem presentes e ajudam a dar vida ao universo palpável de Star Wars. Outro grande mérito do filmes são suas cenas externas e seu visual impecável, o trabalho de arte visto aqui é um dos melhores do ano. Com cenas visualmente impressionantes somos abençoados com a visão de um eclipse da estrela da morte. Sem contar o show de efeitos visuais, que como sempre em Star Wars, foram perfeitos.
No que diz respeito a atuação, o filme segue com exito. Felicity Jones dá continuidade a série de personagens femininas fortes da franquia Star Wars com Jyn Erso, uma rebelde criada por Saw Gerrera vivido por Forest Whitaker. Também temos Diego Luna na pelo de Cassian, um guerreiro da aliança rebelde que embarca na missão com Jyn em busca dos planos da Estrela Da Morte. Entre os destaques temos Dinnie Yen e o próprio Mads Mikkelsen. Entretanto, por mais que bem representados, os personagens de Rogue One não são cativantes como os que estamos acostumados na franquia. Jyn é péssima ao exercer o papel da líder que precisa passar confiança aos seus companheiros. Basicamente não há química como vimos entre Finn e Rey no longa. O que chama atenção aqui é a história e todo o contexto em que os personagens estão envolvidos, de certa forma isso é até bom, pois nos mostra que toda a situação e a luta contra o império está muito acima destes personagens.
Um espetáculo nos é exibido no final e melhor ato do filme. Cenas eletrizantes com Stromtroopers e AT-AT Walkers em um planeta tropical são uma das cenas que ficaram para sempre na mente dos fãs da saga de George Lucas, sem comentar a conexão no final entre o filme e o Episódio IV - Uma nova Esperança, que é realizada com tanto êxito que me dá arrepios só de lembrar. Entre erros e acertos, Rogue One mostra que a franquia Star Wars está viva e apenas começando, com o longa apostas são abertas para futuros filmes, e nós, fãs. Aguardamos ansiosamente para isso.… Expand

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zaftgunApr 8, 2017

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

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CameraBounceGodMar 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. why and in what galaxy would felictiy jones ever have to rebel?..i guess this movie is the answer...i stopped watching after gyns dancing cokehead father died and i really wasn't all that into what i did see....actually i can't remember a single thing except an Asian with a gun and a suicidal Forest Wittaker doing a vedar breathing fake out. why would Disney purchase this stupid crap..oh thats right they know that the average person is stupid or cucked enough to actually go to theaters and admit they like this crap enough to buy it. i give it a 3 just because its visually new.… Expand

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