Solo: A Star Wars Story

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halllllooMay 26, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story schafft es nicht ganz das Gefühl eines Star Wars Films aufrechtzuhalten. Vorallem im ersten Teil des Films ist es nur schwer mit den Charakteren mitzufühlen. Dies bessert sich jedoch im zweiten Teil. DieSolo: A Star Wars Story schafft es nicht ganz das Gefühl eines Star Wars Films aufrechtzuhalten. Vorallem im ersten Teil des Films ist es nur schwer mit den Charakteren mitzufühlen. Dies bessert sich jedoch im zweiten Teil. Die Schauspielleistungen sind solide, obwohl es vorher sehr viel Kritik, vorallem über Alden Ehrenreich gab. Was der Film gut macht ist, dass er es schafft sehr schöne Bilder einzufangen und auch das CGI kann sich sehen lassen. Am Ende kann man sagen, dass ein Fan des Star Wars Franchises bei diesem Film sehr gut unterhalten wird und eine gute Zeit im Kino hat.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisMay 21, 2019

Solo is the best Star Wars movie Disney has produced to date.
With excitement and love to the franchise, but with a Han Solo a little decaffeinated and too many dark scenes, we have a movie that is enjoyed like the classic ones.

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timpfelJun 9, 2018

Not as epic as other Star Wars movies but also quite different (not in a bad way). It is more a personal story of Han Solo that we didn't really needed. An OK movie.

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Player2-WaterApr 30, 2019

E-Value: 7
Acting: 8
Plot: 7 The second instalment of Star Wars Anthology explores the adventures of young Han Solo in his early day as a smuggler before the events of Rogue One and Episode 4: A New Hope. In an attempt to escape from aE-Value: 7
Acting: 8
Plot: 7

The second instalment of Star Wars Anthology explores the adventures of young Han Solo in his early day as a smuggler before the events of Rogue One and Episode 4: A New Hope.

In an attempt to escape from a local criminal gang, young Han Solo (Ehrenreich) is separated from his lover, Qi'ra (Clarke), whom got captured by the gang. To avoid being capture as well, Han sign up for the Imperial Academy to be a pilot but he is expelled three years later due to insubordination and become an infantry.

During the Battle of Mimban, Han rescue a Wookie named, Chewbacca, and they together escape the battlefield with a criminal gangs led by Tobias Beckett. Han and Chewbacca worked together with Beckett in a heist to steal a shipment of coaxium, a powerful hyperspace fuel but it was a failure due to interference from Cloud Riders and the destruction of coaxium.

Han, Chewbacca and Beckett report back to Dryden Vos, a crime boss in Crimson Dawn syndicate about Beckett’s failure as he was working for Vos. Han also reunite with Qi'ra (who now works for Vos as top lieutenant) and he proposes to Vos that he will steal another shipment of coaxium to make up for Beckett’s failure and pay the debt. Together with Qi'ra, Han and his team locate a man named Lando Calrissian (Glover), who will be able to aid them in their mission.

Although Han and Lando are not portrayed by Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams, Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover have done a great job with their portrayal of the characters. Same goes to Emilia Clarke as well who have done a great job in her acting. There is also some important Easter Eggs as well as a huge surprise cameo which I do not expect it at all. However, the pacing of the movie is little too fast and could have been a little longer runtime. While the movie does serve as a good entry to the franchise, it does not really add anything new. Personally, I felt this movie is would be better off as novel or a television series.

Despite the taking over as the director during the late production, Ron Howard deserved to be praised for direction as he managed to make this movie enjoyable to watch which I personally thought this movie could be ruin due to behind-the-scenes shenanigan but he has done everything he can. If you want to know more about Han Solo’s background, this is the movie you would want to watch. Other than that, this movie does not directly connect to other instalments unlike Rogue One.… Expand

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mattkerr494Jul 12, 2018

Less of the horrific train-wreck than I was expecting, a little more like a bike crash that didn't result in serious injury (although that can be debated, given the poor box-office and cancellation of future spin-offs of the franchise...)Less of the horrific train-wreck than I was expecting, a little more like a bike crash that didn't result in serious injury (although that can be debated, given the poor box-office and cancellation of future spin-offs of the franchise...)

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ahmedaiman9999Sep 16, 2018

The fatal flaw this movie suffers from is that it gave priority to introducing the characters over introducing its main plot and setting-up its story and the world it take place in. This resulted in making me interested in almost eachThe fatal flaw this movie suffers from is that it gave priority to introducing the characters over introducing its main plot and setting-up its story and the world it take place in. This resulted in making me interested in almost each character, but this absolutely wasn't enough to make me care for them when they are in danger as much as I should. Case in point, the first battle in which I didn't feel the least threat to the characters. But the biggest problem here is that I was nearly lost in the story. I was having fun seeing the characters react and talk, especially because they all have great chemistry with each other, but that definitely isn't what a movie need to be good.

Fortunately, the things got progressively better after the first act till this flaw completely diminished and then entirely disappeared. With that in mind, I became totally invested in the story as much as I was, and was still, invested in the characters.

The battle scenes, and the action set-pieces don't seem fresh or new, and that's exactly what made them so much fun to watch. Ron Howard shot the action sequences in a very classical way, and that's made me feel as I was watching one of the original trilogy's movies. That was very nostalgic!
Almost every scene that takes place inside the Millennium Falcon is staggering! Notably, the long battle scene that appeared in the movie's trailer. This scene is my favorite scene in the entire movie; it is a very intense scene that put me on the edge of my seat, add to that it showcases how terrific the chemistry between our main characters is. Ron Howard's vision of the Millennium Falcon is really looks fresh.

The action isn't the only thing in Solo that feels old-fashioned, but that applies to almost every aspect in this movie, most notably the denouement of the plot. The plot has classic plan that has plenty of back-to-back twists and turns near the end of the movie. Most of them worked pretty well, and I really was fooled many times, except the last one that was downright dull and stupid.

Alden Ehrenreich did a great job as the titular character. It's not like he was the only choice to play Han Solo, but he did his best embodying the character, and walked the fine line between coolness and imprudence that I couldn't help but imagine Harrison Ford's face watching him In action. In addition, Han's scenes with Chewbacca are magical as always.
I was worried about Emilia Clarke playing a Star Wars character, simply because I'm not a big fan of her, but she really proved that I was wrong just at the first scene she was in, and I found myself related to her character very fast.
Woody Harrelson is fantastic as always, and had a great chemistry with every actor he appeared with. Also, I loved his character. I think it has some depth, and that's the case with all the main characters.
Donald Glover just nailed it as Lando! He has an unparalleled charisma that really suits his character pretty well that I can't imagine any actor except him playing this role.
But there is one particular character, and one particular performance that really got my attention, and standed out for me. The performance is Thandie Newton's as Val. Her character has a very small role in the movie, but Thandie Newton took this character to another level, and made it one of the most interesting side characters in the movie.
As for the side character that I loved so much, it's the stubborn droid, L3-37. She was a scene-stealer with her funny lines and jokes that are rarely miss, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's vocal performance was impeccable!

Speaking of the humor, unlike The Last Jedi, this movie didn't try too hard to make its jokes funny. The purpose of the humor here is to keep the movie light-hearted, instead of making us laughing. That being said, most of the jokes worked well for me, especially those which cane from the comic relief character,L3-37 as I mentioned above. To be honest, there are a couple of jokes that fall flat for me, not necessarily because they aren't funny, but because the timing of these jokes was very imprecise, and they didn't match the tone in some particular times.

The visual and sound effects are top-notch as any recent Star Wars film. So I hope the movie gets an Oscar nod in at least one of these categories like every Star Wars movie so far.

Overall, I enjoyed Solo: A Star Wars Story so much, and I wasn't expecting that at all. It's a fun old-fashioned fast-paced action flick that can satisfy any one who wants to watch an entertaining movie while having some popcorn. This movie by no means deserves the hate it got.

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GrantD243May 28, 2018

It's no secret that the production of Solo was quite...troubled. There was a time where it seemed like the general expectation was for it to absolutely suck, and to be honest I expected it to be pretty bad as well. But, it was just fine.It's no secret that the production of Solo was quite...troubled. There was a time where it seemed like the general expectation was for it to absolutely suck, and to be honest I expected it to be pretty bad as well. But, it was just fine. Great? No, but this was a solid movie for the summer season and it may be the most Star Wars-like movie of the Disney-era thus far. Story: The story of Solo doesn't add much to the world of Star Wars other than giving us a little bit of background on Han and revealing how he gets involved with Jabba before A New Hope. It's very contained within itself, which is probably a good thing because not every spin-off has to be filled with connections to the main films. Anyway, the story follows a younger Han as he goes from being a street rat to a scoundrel. There's a lot of fun to be had, and it really does feel like a Star Wars movie. There are a few issues with pacing, but I didn't find any parts of the movie particularly boring like some other people did. Script: I'm not exactly sure how this was once labeled as "one of the best Star Wars scripts", because there wasn't anything particularly great about the script. Of course, I don't know what the first draft looked like, but nothing from the production script really stuck out to me as better than any other Star Wars script. There was also a lot of humor in Solo that fell incredibly flat with the audience I saw it with. Even when I laughed, it seemed like no one else did. And, actually, the entire audience didn't seem as into it as they usually are for Star Wars movies. It was weird. Acting: Alden Ehrenreich was very solid as Han Solo. I bought into him being Han within the first few minutes. Donald Glover is also really good as Lando, and I honestly feel like he was one of the best parts of the movie. Everyone else does good as well, but I really, really couldn't stand L3. She just came off as a K-2SO wannabe and I feel like they felt obligated to have another "woke" droid play the comedic relief. It didn't work for me. Cinematography: As with all of the new generation Star Wars movies, Solo has great cinematography. Everything looks awesome, and I really liked the gritty look they went for with some of the locations/settings. Overall: Solo is a fun Star Wars movie. It may be the "worst" out of the Disney-era films, but it definitely doesn't suck.… Expand

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RoccoCilleOct 26, 2018

Disclaimer: I enjoyed Force Awakens as a fine reboot (but too derivative), I loved Rogue One, brilliantly made but a depressing storyline. I hated Last Jedi and thought it badly written, full of glaring plot holes, politically motivated and aDisclaimer: I enjoyed Force Awakens as a fine reboot (but too derivative), I loved Rogue One, brilliantly made but a depressing storyline. I hated Last Jedi and thought it badly written, full of glaring plot holes, politically motivated and a sad way to kill of key characters. Now enter Solo, a movie I had very low expectations of after Last Jedi and some average reviews. Personally I think this is a great Star Wars movie, no political crap thrown in, no plot holes just a solid movie that back fills the story of Han Solo's rise to become a smuggler and meeting some characters we know well from other movies.

It has all the ingredients I needed for a good Star Wars movie, without ever elevating to becoming a true great like Empire. However it's not that kind of movie, it repairs some (only some) of the damage that Last Jedi did to the franchise. Keep up the good work guys, I would be very happy to see Solo turn into a trilogy or beyond.… Expand

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blassterMay 25, 2018

The way this movie was presented in the trailers does not do justice to the final product at all, the movie is fantastic action packed with blasters. It feels completely like what it is, a movie about the most charismatic smuggler in theThe way this movie was presented in the trailers does not do justice to the final product at all, the movie is fantastic action packed with blasters. It feels completely like what it is, a movie about the most charismatic smuggler in the galaxy.
The bad side is that everything that is going to happen is very predictable, not only because we already know the fate of the main characters, also the main plot is predictable and not risky, yet it never gets boring thanks to the correct interpretation of the actors and the great actions scenes.… Expand

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lando4bespinMay 25, 2018

This is a solid film. The action sequences are great, the cast is great, and the film is beautiful visually. However, where it does lack is the story and the pacing. This isn't a great film, but it's certainly good and while we never needed aThis is a solid film. The action sequences are great, the cast is great, and the film is beautiful visually. However, where it does lack is the story and the pacing. This isn't a great film, but it's certainly good and while we never needed a Han Solo film, it's an enjoyable watch, nonetheless.… Expand

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LovFoodMay 30, 2018

puntos fuertes: coherencia con la saga, buenos personajes a nivel general además de ser entretenida. buena banda sonora.
puntos mejorables: los efectos especiales al principio no son tan buenos, la sorpresa del final no es muy acorde con lopuntos fuertes: coherencia con la saga, buenos personajes a nivel general además de ser entretenida. buena banda sonora.
puntos mejorables: los efectos especiales al principio no son tan buenos, la sorpresa del final no es muy acorde con lo que nos cuenta y el villano es flojo.

la película es entretenida y mejor que el episodio 8, se nota que es un historia menor pero coge elementos del universo expandido. el uso del humor es de situación y no usa escenarios vergonzosos como en la anterior película.… Expand

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AntonEgoJun 1, 2018

Action-packed and entertaining: This may be one of the most fun Star Wars movies, although it didn't add too much to the universe it takes place in.

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ValdiBJun 11, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story is a fun and thrilling millennium falcon-sized ride. The question whether Alden Ehrenreich’s performance is up to par or not is up for debate. He does bring a fresh spin on the character, but sometimes it feelsSolo: A Star Wars Story is a fun and thrilling millennium falcon-sized ride. The question whether Alden Ehrenreich’s performance is up to par or not is up for debate. He does bring a fresh spin on the character, but sometimes it feels inconsistent especially when he's trying to imitate Harrison Ford's take on the character. Ultimately, Ron Howard’s direction is what guides this galaxy into a successful rebellion.… Expand

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Jtrapdoor1Jun 7, 2018

A pretty decent film that serves more of a function than Rogue One. A little safe with what it tries to do but still very exciting if you are in it for a space adventure. Glover plays his role incredibly well and just having him there madeA pretty decent film that serves more of a function than Rogue One. A little safe with what it tries to do but still very exciting if you are in it for a space adventure. Glover plays his role incredibly well and just having him there made the film feel better. Not the best film in the franchise but you will prefer it to the conversations about sand that the prequels had.… Expand

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DanBrekkerJun 16, 2018

This film feels flawed in every sense of production, from direction to acting, but somehow this film never failed to entertain.

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KonlinerJul 16, 2018

It has its flaws, but also has some strong points.

First things first, the acting performance is pretty much fine and the action scenes are quite enjoyable. The story is not so powerful, but entertaining enough. Of all the Star Wars movies,It has its flaws, but also has some strong points.

First things first, the acting performance is pretty much fine and the action scenes are quite enjoyable. The story is not so powerful, but entertaining enough. Of all the Star Wars movies, I think this has the best costume designs.

On the other hand, it contains a lot of cliches and the dialogue, especially during the revealing of Crimson Dawn's real intention, could've been made shorter. I'm also not a fan of the humor.

Its biggest mistake though, is naming this movie "Solo", which automatically gives an expectation of a character-driven story. I think this movie would be much better if it doesn't involve any recognized characters.… Expand

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Honest-YanJul 10, 2018

This movie had the odds stacked against it from the start, seeing as it does not star Harrison Ford. That said, considering this is a movie no fan wanted and everyone thought was gong to be trash, I was pleasantly surprised. I walked into theThis movie had the odds stacked against it from the start, seeing as it does not star Harrison Ford. That said, considering this is a movie no fan wanted and everyone thought was gong to be trash, I was pleasantly surprised. I walked into the theater with low expectations and found myself entertained. If you are the kind of person who will be upset by the fact that this movie treads on the original movie character's toes and kind of undermines the message of the original trilogy in rather minor ways, then maybe you should avoid this one. For me, I understand that this is a cash grab from Disney trying to milk an old franchise and this is clearly not a passion project from fans of Han Solo. The movie falls into some of the same pitfalls of the newer movies by allowing sociopolitical commentary to interfere with the escapism in a jarring way. The impact of the social politics is minor and this doesn't dominate the entire film, just one or two scenes. That said, as a Sci-fi heist movie, this is a good film, as an exploration of a beloved movie character from your childhood, it isn't great. If you are open minded enough to watch this movie without being upset by the irreverent treatment of the source material, there is fun to be found in watching this movie.… Expand

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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020

this is not a great star wars movie but it is a good one in my opinion. i thought alden ehrenreich was pretty good as han solo, of course he is not as good as harrison ford, but there is not anybode alive on this planet who could be a betterthis is not a great star wars movie but it is a good one in my opinion. i thought alden ehrenreich was pretty good as han solo, of course he is not as good as harrison ford, but there is not anybode alive on this planet who could be a better han solo than harrison ford. The Story in this movie is not great but it is just a lot of fun! I also loved donald glover as lando, and of course i also liked seeing chewie in this movie
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natedeugJul 25, 2018

A surprising and refreshing story after the unnecessary and vapid Rogue One. The dull and dark photography is really the only thing holding it back (holding it back quite a bit: it's very distracting).

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JamppaAug 1, 2018

Comparing to Rogue One, this spin-off was more of a success. Still, i don't think the story was good enough to give it more than a 7 (There wasn't enough drama and so forth). All special effect stuff and editing 10/10.

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Vanta77Nov 15, 2019

Always fun to get a GOOD canon movie that only adds to the plot, i really liked this one but i hope they wont make too many of those, unless its done really well. I expected a trainwreck but i was surprised how good it was. Even though DisneyAlways fun to get a GOOD canon movie that only adds to the plot, i really liked this one but i hope they wont make too many of those, unless its done really well. I expected a trainwreck but i was surprised how good it was. Even though Disney is trying to destroy the franchise, especially with the Last Jedi, this entry is actually quite good.… Expand

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NoelReviewerOct 19, 2018

I thought it was pretty good. It might have been a little bit too long, but it was fun while it lasted. I'm so sad it bombed. 7/10.

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RobertWangOct 25, 2018

Solo has all the things that a Han Solo standalone film without Harrison Ford can ask for. It tells you most of the things that you'd like to know from Han's past and introduces an interesting character in Qi'ra, plus the whole Crimson DawnSolo has all the things that a Han Solo standalone film without Harrison Ford can ask for. It tells you most of the things that you'd like to know from Han's past and introduces an interesting character in Qi'ra, plus the whole Crimson Dawn thing is something that could be explored.… Expand

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ahmedaiman1999Mar 24, 2019

The fatal flaw this movie suffers from is that it gave priority to introducing the characters over introducing its main plot and setting-up its story and the world it take place in. This resulted in making me interested in almost eachThe fatal flaw this movie suffers from is that it gave priority to introducing the characters over introducing its main plot and setting-up its story and the world it take place in. This resulted in making me interested in almost each character, but this absolutely wasn't enough to make me care for them when they are in danger as much as I should. Case in point, the first battle in which I didn't feel the least threat to the characters. But the biggest problem here is that I was nearly lost in the story. I was having fun seeing the characters react and talk, especially because they all have great chemistry with each other, but that definitely isn't what a movie need to be good.

Fortunately, the things got progressively better after the first act till this flaw completely diminished and then entirely disappeared. With that in mind, I became totally invested in the story as much as I was, and was still, invested in the characters.

The battle scenes, and the action set-pieces don't seem fresh or new, and that's exactly what made them so much fun to watch. Ron Howard shot the action sequences in a very classical way, and that's made me feel as I was watching one of the original trilogy's movies. That was very nostalgic!
Almost every scene that takes place inside the Millennium Falcon is staggering! Notably, the long battle scene that appeared in the movie's trailer. This scene is my favorite scene in the entire movie; it is a very intense scene that put me on the edge of my seat, add to that it showcases how terrific the chemistry between our main characters is. Ron Howard's vision of the Millennium Falcon is really looks fresh.

The action isn't the only thing in Solo that feels old-fashioned, but that applies to almost every aspect in this movie, most notably the denouement of the plot. The plot has classic plan that has plenty of back-to-back twists and turns near the end of the movie. Most of them worked pretty well, and I really was fooled many times, except the last one that was downright dull and stupid.

Alden Ehrenreich did a great job as the titular character. It's not like he was the only choice to play Han Solo, but he did his best embodying the character, and walked the fine line between coolness and imprudence that I couldn't help but imagine Harrison Ford's face watching him In action. In addition, Han's scenes with Chewbacca are magical as always.
I was worried about Emilia Clarke playing a Star Wars character, simply because I'm not a big fan of her, but she really proved that I was wrong just at the first scene she was in, and I found myself related to her character very fast.
Woody Harrelson is fantastic as always, and had a great chemistry with every actor he appeared with. Also, I loved his character. I think it has some depth, and that's the case with all the main characters.
Donald Glover just nailed it as Lando! He has an unparalleled charisma that really suits his character pretty well that I can't imagine any actor except him playing this role.
But there is one particular character, and one particular performance that really got my attention, and standed out for me. The performance is Thandie Newton's as Val. Her character has a very small role in the movie, but Thandie Newton took this character to another level, and made it one of the most interesting side characters in the movie.
As for the side character that I loved so much, it's the stubborn droid, L3-37. She was a scene-stealer with her funny lines and jokes that are rarely miss, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's vocal performance was impeccable!

Speaking of the humor, unlike The Last Jedi, this movie didn't try too hard to make its jokes funny. The purpose of the humor here is to keep the movie light-hearted, instead of making us laughing. That being said, most of the jokes worked well for me, especially those which cane from the comic relief character, L3-37 as I mentioned above. To be honest, there are a couple of jokes that fall flat for me, not necessarily because they aren't funny, but because the timing of these jokes was very imprecise, and they didn't match the tone in some particular times.

The visual and sound effects are top-notch as any recent Star Wars film. So I hope the movie gets an Oscar nod in at least one of these categories like every Star Wars movie so far.

Overall, I enjoyed Solo: A Star Wars Story so much, and I wasn't expecting that at all. It's a fun old-fashioned fast-paced action flick that can satisfy any one who wants to watch an entertaining movie while having some popcorn. This movie by no means deserves the hate it got.

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RoyledesmaDec 22, 2018

Si dejamos de lado el flojo guión, técnicamente es de las más correctas de la saga además de respetar el canon de la época de GL. También hay secuencias de acción muy buenas.

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eshtazakiMar 21, 2019

Not too bad, story was somewhat interesting, did not like some parts, liked Han.

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Moviecritic43Mar 2, 2019

I think Solo is a pretty good film. It has fun action sequences, solid performances, and a pretty good story. However it does have some characters that I didn’t like, some scenes that I didn’t like, and it relies too much on fan service. SoI think Solo is a pretty good film. It has fun action sequences, solid performances, and a pretty good story. However it does have some characters that I didn’t like, some scenes that I didn’t like, and it relies too much on fan service. So overall, Solo is fine.… Expand

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RyanHerofTimeMar 13, 2019

As a Star Wars Fan I liked this movie, But the way they changed whole back story I did not like, But this movie is 110% better than Last Jedi. It felt like you were in a bigger universe and I kind of what to see more of it. I do have aAs a Star Wars Fan I liked this movie, But the way they changed whole back story I did not like, But this movie is 110% better than Last Jedi. It felt like you were in a bigger universe and I kind of what to see more of it. I do have a problem with how they changes han and chewys backstory, It was alot better in the Expanded Universe. The Worst part about this film is the SJW Stuff and the SJW robot. It was cringey and kind of felt wrong in a Star Wars film, But they kill that fast in the movie. The Actors are great(Expect SJW Robot), and it feels like the old characters, but younger. It was fun and a must see.… Expand

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glommanApr 2, 2020

Solo is one of the better ones of the new Star Wars movies and, besides Rogue One, is actually one of the bets ones in my opinion. The cast is excellent and the story, which wants to develop Han Solo's character, is exciting to follow. Sure,Solo is one of the better ones of the new Star Wars movies and, besides Rogue One, is actually one of the bets ones in my opinion. The cast is excellent and the story, which wants to develop Han Solo's character, is exciting to follow. Sure, some characters are annoying and sometimes things aren't well explained to the point where you can't even interpret or speculate anything, but choosing between Solo and the other movies of the new trilogy, I will always prefer this. It's not a must-watch in my opinion, but an interesting fast-paced movie with familiar, but also new and interesting characters nonetheless.… Expand

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WuffinatorOct 30, 2019

While not a particularily great movie, the Star Wras vibe and the familiar Characters still made me enjoy it quite a bit.

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r96skFeb 4, 2021

Yet another story squeezed into the timeline of this franchise. 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' is a good one, though.

The casting is well done, they are all satisfactory in what they give to the film. Alden Ehrenreich is a solid cast as theYet another story squeezed into the timeline of this franchise. 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' is a good one, though.

The casting is well done, they are all satisfactory in what they give to the film. Alden Ehrenreich is a solid cast as the titular character, I found him enjoyable. Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover and Paul Bettany, meanwhile, are all positive additions.

I like how it connects into its position in the 'Star Wars' universe, sometimes you can tell they jumped through quite a few hoops just to make certain things work but I think they did an admirable job.

The film looks and sounds the part, it's certainly up to the standard that I expect from these productions. I wouldn't say it is anything all that sensational or anything, but I came away from watching in a pleasant mood.… Expand

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FreddoFazbeardoApr 14, 2020

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This movie is not bad, some boring and long parts but not bad, but in the star wars saga this is one of the worst movies, in my opinion of course, I would give it a 6 but since it is from Star Wars and also I have some affection for him I1)
This movie is not bad, some boring and long parts but not bad, but in the star wars saga this is one of the worst movies, in my opinion of course, I would give it a 6 but since it is from Star Wars and also I have some affection for him I give him a 7.… Expand

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KTS0228Aug 12, 2020

This movie was much better than most reviewers give it credit for. Certainly better the the sequel trilogy.

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GioRgipJul 25, 2020

Фильм не плохой, крепкий середнячок, рассказана история культового персонажа сказать нечего

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Xolt3cSep 5, 2020

This movie isn’t that bad. Except for the marketing, director swap, and rushed production that interrupted the movie. Other than that, it’s got a unique Wild West Heist vibe. Plus, the third act is most unique in the saga while other moviesThis movie isn’t that bad. Except for the marketing, director swap, and rushed production that interrupted the movie. Other than that, it’s got a unique Wild West Heist vibe. Plus, the third act is most unique in the saga while other movies are just space battles or lightsaber duels. The Kessel Run, the Vandor Train Heist, Chewbacca meeting Han, and Lando’s outfits are the kind of moments we need. If you can get pass L337, then this movie is a fun adventure.… Expand

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SoloYTDec 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie felt like it was trying to check off all of the boxes for what a Star Wars fan expects out off a Han Solo film. Show how Han meet Chewie; check. Show how Han meet Lando; check, check. Show how Han did the Kessel Run; check, check, check. Show how Han won the Falcon from Lando in a game of Sabacc; check, check, check, and check. It felt like the plot was jumping between important events in Han's life without much time to breath, like they were trying to tell his entire life story in under 2 hours. Let's start with discussing the lead, Han Solo. Alden was actually quite good in the role, we get to see Han being scoundrel with the heart of gold we all know him to be. We see how those who we cared about in his life all let him down causing him to "grow up" and pretend that he doesn't give a crap about anyone outside of himself. However the movie focuses so much on him that the supporting cast fades into the background. Lando is portrayed by Donald Glover who does a really good job of portraying a young, irresponsible version of Lando. Chewbacca finally rips someone's arm off and is saved by Han like in legends.

I would like to have seen more of what happened to Qu'ra after she was captured and to have explored her relationship with Dryden a little bit more as well as spending more time setting up Beckett to be the perfect foil for Han. Best character: Han Solo duh

Best moment: When Han first challenges Lando in Sabacc, also all of the parallels with Casino Royale. Don't get me started on L3-37

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PhoenixReveiwsJan 28, 2021

An enjoyable film, that Ron Howard did the best he could do with what he was given. I thought Alden Ehrenreich was a good enough young Han Solo. overall a good and thrilling movie, with great moments, but does not justify its own existence.An enjoyable film, that Ron Howard did the best he could do with what he was given. I thought Alden Ehrenreich was a good enough young Han Solo. overall a good and thrilling movie, with great moments, but does not justify its own existence. But the movie itself was pretty good.… Expand

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PHPPGAMERJan 19, 2021

A good film, but with a certain twist in the story and plots tistws too much.

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TropicalNayrMar 28, 2021

i give this a 72% the problem with this is the story didn't run smoothly and had some not so smooth camera angle and lighting but the lighting problem has been seen a big problem in the recent star wars movies

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WoblockMay 5, 2021

I really like this film. The young Han Solo is so great and Chewbacca too as always. A very interesting captain Beck and a decent story. I would recommend.

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casarin135Sep 23, 2021

I don't know, I think that the film about Solo: A star wars story is not bad, he is normal and the actor who plays the young han is somewhat similar to Han Solo from the original trilogy. In Russia, this film is hated like the rest of theI don't know, I think that the film about Solo: A star wars story is not bad, he is normal and the actor who plays the young han is somewhat similar to Han Solo from the original trilogy. In Russia, this film is hated like the rest of the Disney trilogy.… Expand

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Roguejedi92Sep 22, 2021

Overall Solo is a competently entertaining adventure that is enjoyable minus a few caveats. It’s biggest flaw is that it is mostly a perfunctory story, but it doesn’t manage to have standout moments, and Donald Glover shines with charms andOverall Solo is a competently entertaining adventure that is enjoyable minus a few caveats. It’s biggest flaw is that it is mostly a perfunctory story, but it doesn’t manage to have standout moments, and Donald Glover shines with charms and charisma as a younger Lando.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021

Solo mostly forms a satisfying origin for the famous smuggler, despite whatever weird kinks (literally) are involved.

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AV-Apr 28, 2022

a fun movie that doesnt deserve the hate it gets. just because alden ehrenreich doesnt look like harrison ford doesnt make the movie bad

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liamexeSep 24, 2022

As a result, I considered TFA to be fairly good, Rogue One to be good, and TLJ to be truly terrible. I didn't have any expectations going into this one, but I ended up being happy. Generally speaking, it was a good action movie with aAs a result, I considered TFA to be fairly good, Rogue One to be good, and TLJ to be truly terrible. I didn't have any expectations going into this one, but I ended up being happy. Generally speaking, it was a good action movie with a logically developed plot and likeable or at least fascinating characters. The only thing I really didn't enjoy was when Lando's droid started ranting about equal rights for droids, which was one of the things I despised about The Last Jedi. However, it wasn't terribly distracting and did in fact slightly advance the plot. I can't think of anything else I didn't like about it save that. It's definitely worth a look.… Expand

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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022

My favorite parts are Lando and Qi'ra, Very good, but not special when compared to other star wars movies. Han's actor does an excellent job, but not as good as Lando's actor. I do want a sequel though. Explore that seedy underbelly! AlsoMy favorite parts are Lando and Qi'ra, Very good, but not special when compared to other star wars movies. Han's actor does an excellent job, but not as good as Lando's actor. I do want a sequel though. Explore that seedy underbelly! Also love the Sith at the end.… Expand

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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022

I feel its the best of the two spinoffs, while its not perfect i found it more enjoyable then Rogue One

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JesseDillingerMay 4, 2023

Guess I'm in the minority for this one. I had a great time with this movie. My biggest complaint is that it's a bit too fast paces. Apparently after the time jump the rest of the movie takes place during a weekend? It seems like so muchGuess I'm in the minority for this one. I had a great time with this movie. My biggest complaint is that it's a bit too fast paces. Apparently after the time jump the rest of the movie takes place during a weekend? It seems like so much happens in such a quick time. Other than that I had fun. I have no nostalgia for Han Solo so the dude that played him seemed perfectly fine to me.… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023

An anthological film without infamy and without praise, which however is pleasant thanks to the performance of Alden Ehrenreich (very underrated actor) who manages to impersonate Han Solo almost as well as Harrison Ford. If not even better.

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NINTELDRITCHJul 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie feels less like a cohesive story and more like a collection of fun scenes loosely connected by the plotline of "Han wants to find the friend he lost at the train station." Acting is great, visual design is great, score is great, characters are mostly solid, and it answers plenty of questions, but the plot is so unapologetically halfhearted and unmemorable that it's difficult to call it truly great. Still, it's good fun, and overall a solid film. Not the best film in the series, but it's flaws aren't nearly as glaring as some others, and it's overall well-made. It's... good.
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TVJerryMay 31, 2018

Alden Ehrenreich assumes the mantle of Han Solo in yet another origin story. He also teams up with Chewbacca, encounters Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) and helms the Millennium Falcon for the first time. All of the expected elements areAlden Ehrenreich assumes the mantle of Han Solo in yet another origin story. He also teams up with Chewbacca, encounters Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) and helms the Millennium Falcon for the first time. All of the expected elements are here: hectic adventures, weird creatures and jaunty attitudes. Unfortunately, it plays like a bland revisit. Nothing about the script or the action brings anything original or fun. Ehrenreich shows some of the swagger established by Harrison Ford and Glover is OK, but the most memorable presence comes from Emilia Clarke, who's beautiful spirit shines in her every scene. While this film never boring, it's never exciting either. Those who need to stay in the fan loop have probably already seen it. The rest can wait til the next installment and hope for some thrills.… Expand

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TIZMay 27, 2018

I didn't like the cast much and obviously making a movie with young Solo is always going to be a bad idea. Alden Ehrenreich tried hard, and good for him. But he was no Solo. This movie could have been called anything else, "Jar-Jar: A StarI didn't like the cast much and obviously making a movie with young Solo is always going to be a bad idea. Alden Ehrenreich tried hard, and good for him. But he was no Solo. This movie could have been called anything else, "Jar-Jar: A Star Wars Story" or "Smith: A Star Wars Story", then it might have made more sense and I think hardcore fans wouldn't hate it. Oh well, I've mostly given up on Star Wars. The real Star Wars for me are episodes 1-to-6 and Rogue One (with some mild resentment toward episode 1).
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DukeJonFeb 6, 2019

It was... meh. Good action sequences, all the fan service you would expect (meeting Chewie and Lando, the Kessel run, the falcon, Han's blaster, etc.). Acting was ok I guess. I was expecting to hate the SWJ robot but I actually quite likedIt was... meh. Good action sequences, all the fan service you would expect (meeting Chewie and Lando, the Kessel run, the falcon, Han's blaster, etc.). Acting was ok I guess. I was expecting to hate the SWJ robot but I actually quite liked the character. Not a bad movie by any means (Last Jedi, ahem) but it all felt very safe and pedestrian. The following day I'd forgotten I'd seen it.… Expand

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CombinerDec 26, 2020

Liked the actor playing Han but some characters felt not so Star Wars'ish ... I like Emilia Clarke but Star Wars isn't univers for her.

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DvorkaMSep 17, 2018

It is fine. Nowhere near as bad as often screamed around. Effects are a good mix between CGI and practical (or CGI is so good I can no longer tell). Story is fine, it perhaps ends on the weaker note, but overall was enjoyable. The reason whyIt is fine. Nowhere near as bad as often screamed around. Effects are a good mix between CGI and practical (or CGI is so good I can no longer tell). Story is fine, it perhaps ends on the weaker note, but overall was enjoyable. The reason why I give it 'yellow' rating, is the main cast. I am sorry to all who disagree, but the performance of the main cast was just bad, especially next to supporting cast. Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, even heavily costumed Joonas Suotamo and Phoebe Waller-Bridge somehow fit more naturally in the movie then the Ehrenreich, Clarke and Glover. These three bring the movie down a LOT and no amount of winks and nods towards camera change that.… Expand

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Karmazyn83Apr 30, 2019

CGI was of the highest order. The planets were ok, the first heist mission was breathtaking. It was shot so well. The world felt darker and more unforgiving than the one represented in E I,II . Acting was ok and young Solo looked and playedCGI was of the highest order. The planets were ok, the first heist mission was breathtaking. It was shot so well. The world felt darker and more unforgiving than the one represented in E I,II . Acting was ok and young Solo looked and played well. He is not Harrison Ford but I believe that he did a good job. The problem here has come down to the plot. The story was uninspring and I lost interest midway through. I watched it all and overall enjoyed it but quickly forgot about it and I am not feeling inclined to watch it again. So I will give it 6/10. Good movie to watch but it will not covert you to the light side.… Expand

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dtlMay 28, 2018

This isn't a bad movie; it also isn't a good one. Its plot is uninspired, and its dialogue is just a little better than the prequels, while both the action and emotional scenes leave a lot to be desired, but it almost works. Almost. It seemsThis isn't a bad movie; it also isn't a good one. Its plot is uninspired, and its dialogue is just a little better than the prequels, while both the action and emotional scenes leave a lot to be desired, but it almost works. Almost. It seems like how I might imagine the result of someone doing a good job of trying to fix a terrible movie.

The acting was mostly iffy, especially for the actor playing Han, who entirely lacked Harrison Ford's charm, but the the actress playing the female lead Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke) was pretty great despite the material she was working with being no better than theirs. I suspect that a lot of the blame for how badly much of it was done is the fault of those behind the cameras, both directing and writing.

Honestly, I think that this movie was at the level you might see a fairly average Star Wars tv show be at if it did a three parter. I didn't dislike watching it, it just wasn't worth the price of admission.… Expand

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artardmosheaDec 16, 2019

A bit better than the prequels but still not that good.

They try to explain Solo's entire backstory and it feels like they are just jamming things together to cover everything. I'd feel better about this movie if I thought they would everA bit better than the prequels but still not that good.

They try to explain Solo's entire backstory and it feels like they are just jamming things together to cover everything.

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kstud1Jun 4, 2018

It was a fair movie, but just enforcing everything you already knew, like how Han met Chewy and how Han got the Falcon and met lando a whole movie did not need to be made for this, and I don't see how anyone that doesn't work for Disney couldIt was a fair movie, but just enforcing everything you already knew, like how Han met Chewy and how Han got the Falcon and met lando a whole movie did not need to be made for this, and I don't see how anyone that doesn't work for Disney could give this movie a 10, the sad thing is the movie ended just as a Jedi showed up, this Particular Jedi could have made this movie a 10 if he was actually in the movie.… Expand

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bfoore90Jun 1, 2018

It's not completely pointless or needless but it was dull, very dull. It does do some cool things with the character, as a fan I can see some routes they could go in terms of sequels and whatnot but as far as this movie goes, it could haveIt's not completely pointless or needless but it was dull, very dull. It does do some cool things with the character, as a fan I can see some routes they could go in terms of sequels and whatnot but as far as this movie goes, it could have been alot better.… Expand

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he110meMay 25, 2018

A fun Saturday-morning cartoon.

I had low expectations for this movie, and it delivered almost exactly what I expected, but in the end I enjoyed it. The actors did a pretty good job, despite the big shoes they had to fill. Han Solo was aA fun Saturday-morning cartoon.

I had low expectations for this movie, and it delivered almost exactly what I expected, but in the end I enjoyed it. The actors did a pretty good job, despite the big shoes they had to fill. Han Solo was a character that was basically created by Harrison Ford, so finding an actor other than Ford to play Han Solo was a tall order. Alden Ehrenreich did a great job playing a Solo-esq character, but he failed to act exactly like the Han Solo we all know. Same goes for Donald Glover with Lando. That being said, Chewbacca was spot on. The rest of the cast also did a good job playing the original characters. The Effects were good, but not as good as the previous Disney Star Wars movies. There were moments where the CG was obvious, and there were certain scenes that were just plain hard to see due to it being so dark. The individual scenes weren't mind-boggling, but they weren't cringy either. The action bits were well choreographed, and the one-liners got a few chuckles from me.

As for the script, there were a few issues I had. This might be a bit silly, but Han Solo was almost as much of a Marty Sue in this film that Rey was a Mary Sue. There were a few scenes where he fails embarrassingly, but most of his decisions just seem to work out for him. His pilotling skills were epic, yet they never explain how he became such a good pilot beyond "he was a good pilot in the academy". He's also a good shot with a blaster, and quick on the draw, despite having grown up without a blaster and only receiving one on his first big heist. The other part I didn't like about the writing was the politics, though it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There were a few winks and nods to the social justice crowd, but they were merely one-liners. I found L3 to actually be a funny character as a self-righteous egotistical jerk. Whether that was intentional or not is anyone's guess. If it wasn't for two seconds of choreography in a certain scene, you'd think that L3 saying Lando was in love with her was simply one her being delusional. Also, there's nothing in this movie that suggests Lando is into dudes, so whoever said Lando was pansexual was high. (if anything, he's just into sentient females. He's the same womanizer he presents himself as during his first appearance in Empire). Most of the political stuff surrounding this film comes from the writers mouthing off on twitter (example http://archive.is/AUQvk). If you ignore their bologna, the movie is much more enjoyable.… Expand

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LatinCritic13May 26, 2018

Solo’s story may look exciting of how he got the millennium falcon and be friends with Chewie before the events of A New Hope, but the whole movie drags when telling a messy approach in terms of plot development. Sure the movie is gorgeous,Solo’s story may look exciting of how he got the millennium falcon and be friends with Chewie before the events of A New Hope, but the whole movie drags when telling a messy approach in terms of plot development. Sure the movie is gorgeous, but at the same time, it literally drags a lot of focus when Phil Lord & Christopher Miller’s actual direction and script was replaced by someone else different. Overall, this movie is decent at best and at the same time, it may or may not disappoint to Star Wars fans around the world after watching this. Hate to say it, but Rogue One was way better than this film by far.… Expand

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AreYouSeriousMay 26, 2018

Is it passable, yes... is it great - not by a long shot. It has a few fleeting moments of greatness, but overall the best way to see this film is with tempered expectations.

It's very inoffensive, safe, and by-the-numbers. So if you gotIs it passable, yes... is it great - not by a long shot. It has a few fleeting moments of greatness, but overall the best way to see this film is with tempered expectations.

It's very inoffensive, safe, and by-the-numbers. So if you got riled-up by The Last Jedi, this won't annoy at you in any way because it's a simple story that logically goes from A, to B, to C - therefore it could be considered a bit bland by some.

But overall it was watchable, and at least I didn't leave the cinema thinking the Star Wars brand had been tarnished (again). All the actors did their job, but no one was a particular stand-out; they just complimented each other (and the script) well.

At the end of the day, it put a smile on my face a couple of times, and that's never a bad thing when it comes to "modern" Star Wars films. Do you need to see it at the cinema? Not really... so that says a lot.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffJul 3, 2018

It's hard to talk about 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' without addressing the controversial production drama that surrounded it. But, when a movie ends up being the way "Solo" is, you can't help but feel that something went wrong behind theIt's hard to talk about 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' without addressing the controversial production drama that surrounded it. But, when a movie ends up being the way "Solo" is, you can't help but feel that something went wrong behind the scenes. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller ('21 Jump Street' and 'The LEGO Movie') were originally set to direct this film, and have so for five months, then they were thrown off the project even though they shot pretty much the majority of the film. Ron Howard ('Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind') steps in very late into the game and manages to shoot, edit and finalize the movie all while Disney refuses to push back the release date to the typical December time slot that we saw the other three 'Star Wars' films being released to. What is the result? A pretty fun, but forgettable 'Star Wars' adventure that doesn't hold a single memorable scene, quote, or supporting character. It's not "bad", so to say, but, given this franchise's attempt to make things right, this could have been better. Alden Ehrenreich ('Hail, Caesar!') takes on the iconic role of a younger Han Solo after Harrison Ford. We see his rebellious and cocky beginnings, and his first love with a girl named Qi'Ra (Emilia Clarke), but they end up getting separated on Corellia, and a distressed Han is motivated to try and come back for her. He goes on many missions where we see him as a soldier, underneath the command of Tobias Beckett (Woody Harrelson) who puts Han through many tests. Han also meets a Wookiee who we all know is Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and they learn to team-up with each other as the duo we know and love from the original trilogy. Later on, Han also meets a charming gambler, Lando Calrissian (a spot-on performance by Donald Glover), and they have their differences, but learn to get along as Han is introduced to the iconic Millennium Falcon. All of these characters end up going on some wild adventures, but for some reason, this adventure isn't as good as the recent ones we saw. Not as heart-pounding or fun like in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015), or tense and gritty like 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2016), or visually amazing like in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' (2017). Much like in other mainstream Hollywood blockbusters we see today, I never once felt that these characters were in danger, just like how I felt when I saw 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' (2017). The stakes are never raised in the way you'd want them to. It's not fair that other film critics are saying that this movie "adds nothing new" to the 'Star Wars' franchise, as it is about the young days of an iconic character from the original trilogy. It should have at least been fun and memorable, but for some reason, the whole movie felt very telegraphed. The love-interest character, Qi'Ra, is also very bland. Despite Clarke's committed performance, there is nothing interesting about her, nor is there anything interesting about the chemistry she has with Han. The reason Han's relationship with Leia worked was because of their constant personality clashes and quirky humor which backed it up. Here, Han and Qi'Ra are a very stale and routine movie couple. The cast do an admirable job to make this movie work, but the screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan (who also wrote; "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens") and his son, Jonathan Kasdan, could have done with a bit more spice and spontaneity. This is not a bad 'Star Wars' movie (that title still belongs to "Attack of the Clones"), but, as I said before, it's rather forgettable.… Expand

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Astor_Jan 13, 2019

Solo: A Star Wars Story is the second Star Wars anthology film following Rogue One (2016), based on Han Solo. The plot takes place approximately ten years prior to the events of A New Hope, and explores the early adventures of Han Solo andSolo: A Star Wars Story is the second Star Wars anthology film following Rogue One (2016), based on Han Solo. The plot takes place approximately ten years prior to the events of A New Hope, and explores the early adventures of Han Solo and Chewbacca, who join a heist within the criminal underworld. You shouldn't go into this with the same expectation anyone would have for the sequel trilogy ('The Force Awakens', 'The Last Jedi'). With that in mind, one should be mildly entertained by this movie. The casts did very well in their performance. I do have a problem with the plot though. It is decent, but just is not good enough to make this a good movie. The plots and scenes goes along the style of mindless action type, which I am usually not a fan of. There are some nice twists in the end, but even that feels like forced out of nowhere, implying there is a lack of cohesiveness in its execution.

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twall3May 29, 2018

TOO SMALL A STORY. I can't complain about the young Han Solo, Chewbacca or Lando characters were portrayed. I would say they were comparable to the young Obi Wan (or at least almost), but while ALL other Star Wars movies have a big story, andTOO SMALL A STORY. I can't complain about the young Han Solo, Chewbacca or Lando characters were portrayed. I would say they were comparable to the young Obi Wan (or at least almost), but while ALL other Star Wars movies have a big story, and involve the threat of the Empire, this one felt too off in it's own little insignificant corner to really care or root for. Yes at the end there was a subtle but intriguing tie-in to the future stories, it wasn't enough for me. It also felt like there was some major missed opportunities, though I suppose they are holding some stuff back for a 2nd Solo film. It's a Star Wars movie, so of course everyone that loves these films will need to see it, but I think few will be really happy with it...… Expand

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PipeCAug 1, 2018

This Western, noir and heist sci-fi motion picture directed by three hardly harmonizable filmmakers seems to have what is necessary, but not enough. Undoubtedly, the first, second and part of the third act were formally flat,This Western, noir and heist sci-fi motion picture directed by three hardly harmonizable filmmakers seems to have what is necessary, but not enough. Undoubtedly, the first, second and part of the third act were formally flat, uninteresting, lacking the charm and dynamic wit that one would expect in a great idea like this, nevertheless, the last fifteen minutes are the wonder, is why you paid your ticket, they are, personally, what the whole movie must have been. The thrilling final minutes where all the characters are pretending, the necessary surprise factor, that deceitful and malicious air, powerful pictures, engaging performances, an overwhelming soundtrack and a true Han Solo made up a full-of-personality ending.

Alden Ehrenreich is not the Han Solo we expected. It's true that the actor doesn't have much from where he can hold on tightly to "create" his character, actually, instead of getting under his skin, he seems to perform a well-intentioned but failed tribute to the attractant blackmailer played by Ford, a nice representation on a mold of the character, even though it exceeds him in size. On the other side of the coin, Glover nails it as cheat gambler Lando Calrissian, the personality and feeling that the rapper, actor, screenwriter and a long etcetera gives another of the most emblematic men of the saga are fascinating; unlike Ehrenreich, his interpretation isn't a tribute or a personal adaptation, he's the same character, we see him in his actions, the confidence of his eyes and his glamorous attitude, it's not for nothing that they're cooking up the idea of the first Star Wars film starring a black person, a truly unexpected move. Suotamo's Chewbacca doesn't get a meritorious development since, although he establishes the emergence of his unwavering friendship with Han and shows more Wookiees, his guttural actions don't end up being a source of humor or nostalgia, he's a relegated Chewie; yes, back then, he has had to endure hard slavery for a long time - considering him as a beast - but he never gets the tools to shine as others. Exclusive are those who have the power and experience to judge the cinematography of a seasoned, Oscar-nominated Bradford Young. It's true that there aren't many vivid colors in the frames and sometimes it can be cumbersome to try to understand what's happening on screen because of the palette of opaque, ochre and gray tones, but Young angles to explore new fields with new techniques in order to give a defined personality to a story that gets stuck or, rather, entangled; they say the problems with their work are attributed to a poor calibration of the projectors in the theaters, unable to show in full splendor the high-intensity, low-brightness visuals required by the film. Just like the script, the action sequences and in general the development scenes of the first, second and a large part of the third act, the pictures aren't as aggressively magnetic and engaging as those of "The Last Jedi" or "Rogue One," however, it throws one memorable pic after another along the last fifteen minutes, specifically purposeful angles, dark but perfectly contrasted frames and camera movements able to revive hope. Again, that shows what we expected from this film. Anyway, it's worthwhile to delight our senses and try to find the purpose of the "Arrival" cinematographer with his most commercial release. From my point of view, thank you for a shot etched in my memory by its hurtful beauty, starring Clarke, looking through a fence of pain and illuminated in the eyes by a love that shines from afar. Such happens to the score composed and adapted by John Powell, who leaves much to be desired trying to reach the sound potential of the situations, only showing in those last moments raucously sensory compositions. This is the very first time the twice Oscar-winner editor Pietro Scalia works for Star Wars and although he understands well enough how to play and control the spectator's emotions with films as "Alien: Covenant" or "The Martian" both by Ridley Scott, the final footage, the troubled final footage lacks vividness, spark and emotion even in the seemingly more entertaining sequences. "Solo: A Star Wars Story" directed by Ron Howard - and we all know that Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as well - is the most labile, uneven and controversial entry within the cinematic Star Wars canon all in all. It's short of narrative stunning and direction, an interpretation worthy of the title role, visual and sonorous magnificence, a suitable and personalized tone; this movie needs all this to offer more than a mere heist story to Solo. The dreams and desires of Warsies are condensed in about fifteen minutes, which although they don't manage to be a lift in the face of more than two hours of this irregular space Western, get the hope alive as for the huge potential of the controversial spin-offs of the science fiction franchise by which current science is known.… Expand

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The_T-10Jun 2, 2018

Before I write this review, I have to note one thing: I really liked "The Last Jedi", so no, my opinion on this film isn't affected by my views on TLJ. "Solo" was doomed from the beginning. Nobody really wanted or needed a Han Solo backstory.Before I write this review, I have to note one thing: I really liked "The Last Jedi", so no, my opinion on this film isn't affected by my views on TLJ. "Solo" was doomed from the beginning. Nobody really wanted or needed a Han Solo backstory. With "Rogue One", we actually got one answer to a long-time question: 'How did they destroy the Death Star so friggin' easily?'. "Solo" is a a non-consequential flick, really, anything that happens in this movie feels just OK because it has the "Star Wars" brand on it. The overall color palette of the movie is so hurtful to the eyes (Kinda like those DCEU movies). The actings are all mediocre (Except maybe Harrelson and Bettany). It bored me and almost put me to sleep.

I'm actually surprised that the critics' reviews are pretty decent, albeit lukewarm. I thought they would crucify this one, but turned out not.… Expand

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alimusaevJun 9, 2018

Visually atmospheric! Amazing vissual effects and good sound editing and mixing.

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MasterRileyJun 3, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story is an entertaining movie with lots of thrills but not enough character development or payoff for why it was made in the first place. It still has your signature action moments you've come to expect in Star Wars movies,Solo: A Star Wars Story is an entertaining movie with lots of thrills but not enough character development or payoff for why it was made in the first place. It still has your signature action moments you've come to expect in Star Wars movies, and even has some exciting twists that unfold in the third act. But many of the new characters are not interesting or memorable. The film also lacks a sense of conflict/danger for the majority of the first half. It is not until the second half that it finally starts to pick up and gets more interesting. Han Solo's younger interpretation was handled decently, except that the movie is afraid to give him any real character development because it clearly sets up sequels that will probably get made. There is a cameo from a fan favourite character near the end of the movie via hologram that was completely unnecessary and just acted as fan service. In the end, its still an enjoyable ride that will entertain, but it tries too hard to make you laugh rather than telling a compelling story.… Expand

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KeithDowJun 11, 2018

A first, I kept a running tally of all the things 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' did poorly. After a while, I figured it was just easier to keep track of anything 'Solo' happened to do well, and in the end there wasn't a whole lot to remember.

IA first, I kept a running tally of all the things 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' did poorly. After a while, I figured it was just easier to keep track of anything 'Solo' happened to do well, and in the end there wasn't a whole lot to remember.

I understand why Disney wants the Star Wars franchise to take on a darker, grittier tone. Just look at how well that worked out for Nolan's Batman franchise. But just making a film's visual aesthetic literally dark--or perhaps a better adjective in this case would be drab--does not somehow automatically make it gritty. I'll also never understand why nobody involved with the film insisted that Alden Ehrenreich, a talented actor who plays a young Han Solo, take on any of Harrison Ford's signature affectations. Compare this to Donald Glover, who is instantly recognizable as a young Lando Calrissian, and the decision becomes even more maddening. The result is that for over two hours it feels like we're just watching some newcomer to the Star Wars universe do some vaguely Star Wars-like things to impotent effect.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo: A Star Wars Story
Est un film étrangement correct, mais "Solo" #SolitudeAuCiné
Moins bon que "Rogue One" meilleur que le 8. Ce solo se tire merveilleusement bien quand on connaît les péripéties d'Hollywood face au nombre de réalisateurs en charge du film.
[spoiler] Grâce a ce film on découvre pourquoi "Solo est "Solo" ce qui fait de "lui", "lui-même". [/spoiler] A Par ça rien n’est proposé en plus. Nous voilà sur le gros manque du film. Un manque cruel d'ambition ce qui en fait un film lambda dans une mer de requin tous plus gros les uns que les autres.
Certaines scènes intéressantes comme celle du train en lévitation.
Des musiques oubliables
Une 3D inutile
Le Dolby Atmos.. On ressort en se demandant si c'est vraiment utile d'investir..
Bref nous voilà devant du moyen parmi les autres..
Vivement que l'on quitte les Skywalkers… Expand

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ViniciusBritoOct 17, 2018

Han Solo and Qi'ra are, a couple, are living in a place that is corrupted by criminals and not having law at all, it is all ruled by dealers and the empire that is taking a bit for them, in order to leave that place and start a new life, theyHan Solo and Qi'ra are, a couple, are living in a place that is corrupted by criminals and not having law at all, it is all ruled by dealers and the empire that is taking a bit for them, in order to leave that place and start a new life, they do some risky things to get that, at the very moment to escape something goes wrong and Qi'ra is maintained there. Han looking foward to get her back, he start working for the empire to get money and a ship to rescue here and during the events a lot of thing happen, and a lot of surprises are revealed with a group of thiefs that he ends up in. Directed by Ron Howard. Written by Jonathan Kasdan and Lawrence Kasdan.
This movie first come to answer some questions that no one really asked, some characters that exist and we end up loving them, wich is the case of Darth Vader, when they did the prequels, they completely screwed the character in a way that mostly surely prefer to considered that those movies aren't part of the cronology, in this one they gave a origin of the criminal life of Han Solo, don't worry because it isn't nowhere close as what they did with Anakin in the prequels, but still, i'm not sure if i really wanted to know this story in the way that it was told, it felt rushed, feeling like almost everything that we know about the character happened in one week, the time passing in the movie isn't very well represented. The movie have one aspect that i don't like much anywhere, wich is the convenient coincidence, that one character needs one thing and is looking after that hardly, and suddenly he goes to one place and voilà, there it is, i don't always think that this kind of way to progress the story is lazy. The story overall, beyond those things, contains a bunch of little flaws, like a character that needs to go to a place, but he can't be reconized, so he sends a represented of his assemble, but the represented have a mark in his pulse that directly turns on to him, that was weak. Another weak point was on his name, like damn, considering what happened next on the movies, that didn't made any sense to me. A point at the story that didn't pleased me very much, was the careless about characters, some people die during the course of the movie, and you don't really care, like, they were pretty bad in making you care about most of the characters during this movie, even the main ones, you already know how they are going to end up, so it didn't really end up well in this point. But it ain't all bad, even with all of these problems, we gotta consider that this movie isn't supose to be as deep and emotional as the most others of the franchise, this one actually is more a 2 hour fun with not much depth, the story isn't the most cliche ever, it ain't new, it is more about heists, with plans and stuff, and that worked out very well for me, it was nice to see they assembling and having some plans. Some answers on how something end up in other movies in here was really nice, for me the chewbacca part was very nice, it was fun and surprising, because i didn't expected to him to show or teaming up like that, it was good. Somethings that we really wanted to see was the Kessel Run moment, that is referenced during the whole franchise, and for me it worked very well, it wasn't great to watch, but it was good, it get me to understand better how did that worked and what exactly happened in that circumstance. There are some plot twists in the movie, a bit of those worked, but it got so predictable, that at the same time got ridiculous that how the characters didn't knew by themselves what was going on.
The action of the movie is at least functional, it doesn't have anything special, i didn't got impressed as i'm used to in the star wars movies, it is the basic "pew pew pew" and nothing much further than that. The spaceships and cars moments, in other hand, i really enjoyed, the pilot that Han is, i think it got well represented in here. Another action moments and characters interactions during the movie, for me, did saved it in a lot of moments.
Alden Ehrenreich did a very good job, i gotta say, i got surprised in here, i really liked his impressions most of the time, he could get the mannerisms of Harrison Ford in the character, the little things, in the details, i thinks that it was really nice, there one or two moments that i didn't bought what was going on, but mostly, i think that he did good. Emilia Clarke work very well in romantic moments, in action moments i didn't got very convinced, and neither in her lies during the movie, i knew by far that she wasn't saying the true and got me shocked that the other characters didn't. Donald Glover did good, he convinced me better then anyone that he was the youngest version of that Lando Calrissian by Billy Dee Williams, he got the details very well, the trickery and the confidence was very well portraied. Paul Bettany did well for me, i villain that we don't know when is safe or not.… Expand

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DubeauMay 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo is kind of a mix bag. Great acting overall, but the best outlaw characters dies too soon. The story is there but it lacks punchy humour lines. Most of them are formulation and falls flat. The action is very unequal. Some are very good, some have just bad angles and timing. The colouring filters in the first half of the movie is very bad and effectively kills the 3D effect for half the movie. Lack of contrast and colours are problems in this movie. Characters aren't always well exploited, although Woody and Donald do carry the movie because theirs lines are the best. The movie seems to pick up in the middle when you encounter Quira again. From there it's more a good scifi movie with a real goal. More focus. I like the appearance of the real villains in the end. And in my view, I think the movie should have involved Him from the starts. I think also that one of problem of this movie, is that there is no blood, no grits. It's hard to take a movie with war, crimes, villains...seriously when it tries to manage sensibilities for the rating system. I give it a 62%. Not bad, but you feel this movie was in a bad shape at one point and it shows. Second watch opinion: The music wasn't that good until the Kessel point. In fact the film really starts with that mission. The color filters and lighting are very poor in this movie, hiding so many details instead of revealing them. The real villain of Crimson Dawn should have been there from the start. The actors were more then fine but their acting and charisma were badly displayed on screen.… Expand

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ConorMacleodJun 3, 2018

Solo is fun, charismatic and different from any other SW prequel or Trilogy film. It's a movie that met with most of my expectations, and that's simply all I ever wanted from a SW B-Plot.

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BeastJ18Jun 11, 2018

This was the safest possible instalment to the franchise that there could possibly be. In all aspects, this was an adequate film.

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Dragonfly44Aug 7, 2018

Upon first watching I quite liked this, but the second time around its problems became much more clear. It’s not bad, it has its moments. But it’s very mediocore. Rating - 63%

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GalgotitJun 7, 2018

Surprisingly good. Was primed to hate on this after LTJ, boycotted the opening and second weekend to make sure it was a failure. Went to see it and it was better than I thought it would be. I would recommend seeing it now that our point hasSurprisingly good. Was primed to hate on this after LTJ, boycotted the opening and second weekend to make sure it was a failure. Went to see it and it was better than I thought it would be. I would recommend seeing it now that our point has been made.… Expand

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wpngJun 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I went to see solo I did'nt expect much but a came out of the theater shocked and happy. Shocked because of that ending, and happy because I wasn't bad. To bring Darth Maul back into the movies again was a wonderful decision, a decision I did not expect. To have Qira turn against Han was also a great move. When Han kills Beckett you can tell that he is slowly turning into the Han Solo we all know and love. The casting choices did end up good. Enfys Nest was for me a disappointment. She was so cool and badass until she took that mask off, And underneath is a child. The time area that Solo takes place in is awesome, It's a lawless time. In fact, I wanted a little bit more of that. This is an overall good movie.… Expand

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LahaulMay 25, 2018

Solo is not the bad movie I expected. It is cool to see, but that's all: the plot is very classic and quite predictable, some scenes are really good (the train attack seen on trailers, the sabbac...). Sadly, it adds nothing to the huge StarSolo is not the bad movie I expected. It is cool to see, but that's all: the plot is very classic and quite predictable, some scenes are really good (the train attack seen on trailers, the sabbac...). Sadly, it adds nothing to the huge Star Wars Universe. The new characters are empty and already seen... Alden Ehrenreich portray a good Han, even if he seems not natural on certain scenes The music is classic.
In a nutshell, evreything is just classic: it's not a movie, just a product which fullfill its purposes. But some things are not forgiveable: - The origin of his name... (Seriously?) - One of the last scenes was just made to please the fans...
As a conclusion, Solo is a good bonus but it is too classic to be considered as a Star Was movie.… Expand

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MonitorheadJun 6, 2018

For kids around seven years this is fine movie. For people who grew up with the old Star Wars it's a decent but actually a boring one, despite all the great effort of the cast and effects. Lando was a highlight, Alden was really not as bad asFor kids around seven years this is fine movie. For people who grew up with the old Star Wars it's a decent but actually a boring one, despite all the great effort of the cast and effects. Lando was a highlight, Alden was really not as bad as I suspected. It's brave trying to compete with Ford. But the movie feels like one in a attraction park; it's predictable, repeating stuff you already knew and not so emotionally challenging. I'm surprised the script was from Kasdan, it missed spark. It's just really too much fan serviced. Also not a great soundtrack; wanting people to be constantly excited at moments nothing happened... disturbed me a lot, a bit like Pirates of the Caribbean. For Netflix this movie would an ok fit. Don't expect anything, maybe you will enjoy it a bit. A 6 for all the immense effort.… Expand

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AFriendlyManJul 3, 2018

Ok... The movie is almost ok... But why Disney decided, that Star Wars should be retrofuturistic movie. For what those trash planets and rust everywhere... The war between Empire and Rebels are showed to us like it's World War 1... I don'tOk... The movie is almost ok... But why Disney decided, that Star Wars should be retrofuturistic movie. For what those trash planets and rust everywhere... The war between Empire and Rebels are showed to us like it's World War 1... I don't know... Anoying me =(… Expand

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SrPurpuraOct 7, 2018

Correcta pero sin chispa. Coger a un personaje como Han Solo era un error desde el principio y no logra transmitir, salvo en ciertas ocasiones como en Kessel, el estar de lleno en el mundo de SW.

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SargentXMay 25, 2018

The Good: Fantastic dialogue, great characters, lots of warmth and heart, Lando is amazing, Alden E. is great as Solo. The film has a gritty, adult feel and displayed a lot of sensitivity to tone and character. Some cool visual designs andThe Good: Fantastic dialogue, great characters, lots of warmth and heart, Lando is amazing, Alden E. is great as Solo. The film has a gritty, adult feel and displayed a lot of sensitivity to tone and character. Some cool visual designs and effects. The surprise cameo of a certain character from other films left my jaw on the floor.
The Bad: The story lacked any kind of a strong villain or convincing stakes. One particular action sequence went on forever and was simply boring. The film was tonally very monotonous being dark and claustrophobic throughout. Not enough epic establishing shots or strongly developed sense of where the characters are.
The Ugly: The musical score is a complete failure...to a point where it nearly sinks the film. Gone are the memorable and perfectly timed motifs and poetic artistry of John Willams, replaced by general wallpaper movie-music that you'd never buy to listen to on it's own. Lando's droid comes across as a somewhat annoying, pro-rights droid activist, which was interesting, but it was so relentlessly ham-fisted and pervasive throughout.… Expand

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gazzeberMay 28, 2018

This was a decent entry to the star wars series. Giving Han Solo, one of the franchise's most popular and important characters, his own film was to be expected. The only problem is that it was hard for me to care about most of the otherThis was a decent entry to the star wars series. Giving Han Solo, one of the franchise's most popular and important characters, his own film was to be expected. The only problem is that it was hard for me to care about most of the other characters in the film. I knew that they were just "throw-away" characters but their importance was so minimal that I ended up forgetting names after their deaths and/or the films ending. I figure t was to keep the focus, obviously, on Han Solo and the small group that he worked with. Alden Ehrenreich had big shoes to fill but, I didn't worry about how well he did compared to Harrison Ford. I knew that this was a younger, less experienced Han Solo and that's what I got from him. Other performances from Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, Emilia Clarke and even Chewie were solid. I would say that overall this film was just average at best. Maybe we don't need a Star Wars film every year or maybe we just need to make them more interesting.… Expand

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AndrewBurgeSep 29, 2018

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' doesn't really do anything wrong per-se; its just another particularization of the 'Star Wars' formula of future-esque hippies being hunted across the galaxy by their brooding, evil overlords. Sure, there is no'Solo: A Star Wars Story' doesn't really do anything wrong per-se; its just another particularization of the 'Star Wars' formula of future-esque hippies being hunted across the galaxy by their brooding, evil overlords. Sure, there is no Resistance or Empire here, but the happy Han Solo led Scooby-Doo gang and the Crimson Dawn organization feel pretty familiar nonetheless.

While this film might not do anything wrong which could apply to other films, it does have one specific sin: making the story of one of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars franchise not exciting. It is not boring; there are shoot-outs, gambling, weird-sounding aliens, but it is also not epic. And it should have been. This is Han Solo, who managed to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, well if you "round it down". Yet the scene in which we see that, with the one in which he met his life-long pal Chewbacca or even the one in which he met Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) are watered down a bit.

The film focuses instead on an unnecessary love story between Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke). OK, maybe she is a known character in the enormous Star Wars lore, but I don't care about that. Their interactions are also somewhat awkward and lifeless. Director Ron Howard was given the chance to make an iconic prequel, and while he did not ruin it, he certainly killed the buzz a bit.

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' has a disadvantage to most films. While the brilliant technical elements and sci-fi action set pieces might have made justice to other characters, Han Solo and Chewbacca are simply to iconic for anything less than awesome.… Expand

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benskylerhillMay 29, 2018

Given all the production problems it faced, Solo: A Star Wars Story is about as good as one could expect it to be. It’s most definitely very flawed, but it’s a suitably fun summer adventure that will satisfy hardcore Star Wars fans.

At it’sGiven all the production problems it faced, Solo: A Star Wars Story is about as good as one could expect it to be. It’s most definitely very flawed, but it’s a suitably fun summer adventure that will satisfy hardcore Star Wars fans.

At it’s core, Solo is just a run-of-the-mill Western/heist movie. Take away the Star Wars aspects to it, and there’s really nothing outstanding or unique about the plot or characters. The story struggles to get off the ground for the first two-thirds or so due to some odd pacing, iffy editing choices, and poorly-written dialogue. These problems persist throughout the entire movie, but the third act makes up for them as it finally gets around to developing the characters. It ends on a high note, but it sure takes what seems like an eternity to get to that point.

The film is near-perfect when it comes to CGI, but the difficulties faced in production become very apparent early on. It’s obvious that Solo was directed by multiple people at different times as some scenes are shot very smoothly and others cut back and forth in a very choppy manner. It’s jarring, and it’s not helped by the fact that the tone of the film is just as uneven as the visual style, often jumping back and forth from serious character building moment to awkward attempts at humour that just don’t work.

The performances are all fine, but nobody stands out as being memorable or noteworthy and, as mentioned before, the characters are all severely underdeveloped until the final act.

All flaws aside, I wouldn’t dare call Solo a bad film. It’s still quite a competently-made movie with more than sufficient talent visible from everyone who took part in its production (with the exception of the screenwriters). It’s conclusion is more than exciting and compelling enough to make it worth watching, even if it is slightly forgettable in the end.

Story: 6
Acting: 7.5
Script: 4.5
Visuals/Sound: 7
Entertainment Value: 7

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cameronhalmansOct 3, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story is as entertaining as it could be. We have already seen this character on screen more than enough times to count. This film isn't really necassary but it doesn't make it bad. There are plenty of good things with thisSolo: A Star Wars Story is as entertaining as it could be. We have already seen this character on screen more than enough times to count. This film isn't really necassary but it doesn't make it bad. There are plenty of good things with this movie but it also suffers from an already fleshed out character. At times it can be a bore and other times and can be exciting. The last 2o minutes of the film are worth seeing. It's just a fine movie 60/100… Expand

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thefilmfascistJun 1, 2018

Let's get this straight, Solo: A Star Wars Story is not a bad movie. It's not a terrible mess of a film with an unfit lead, and a plot with an incoherent vision. It's just not a GREAT movie. The movie's okay, it has some moments that are funLet's get this straight, Solo: A Star Wars Story is not a bad movie. It's not a terrible mess of a film with an unfit lead, and a plot with an incoherent vision. It's just not a GREAT movie. The movie's okay, it has some moments that are fun and entertaining, and it also has some moments that are slow and boring(particularly a big chunk of the second act). I found the movie lacking action and excitement, and the action sequences that were included were lackluster. Although, there is one scene on the film toward the end of the first act that I thought was executed perfectly. Alden Ehrenreich is surprisingly a really convincing young Han Solo. He brings a lot of energy to the film and really makes you believe that he is a young Harrison Ford. Donald Glover does a good Billy De Williams impression, but I really felt he was holding back in his performance. The rest of the cast was okay, I couldn't really care less about them. Other than a few references and nods to the future, nothing really happens in this film(Sidenote: This film completely ruined the Kessel Run for me). toward the end of the film there are some setups and reveals that suggest a sequel is on the way, but by looking at the current box office numbers I doubt that's going to happen. Overall, Solo: A Star Wars Story is an okay film, it's not as bad as you think, but you're not missing out on anything.… Expand

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OwenMansellMay 30, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This adaptation on the early years of Han solo is a very mediocre take on the character with some unanswered questions. The surprise appearance of Darth maul and Han Solo's so called girlfriend Kira taking Dryden Vos's place at the end of the movie only raises more questions that cant be answered as there isn't going to be a sequel.… Expand

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rswitzJun 3, 2018

Although its high ambitions can't save it from ultimately coming off as a generic sci-fi cash-grab, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" expands greatly upon the lore of the franchise, even if it lacks the magic of the original trilogy.

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RaffiX65Oct 9, 2018

Inizio col dire che non sono un fan di Star Wars e ho visto soltanto il settimo e quarto film della saga, quindi non sono molto informato riguardo a questo universo. Il film è di per sè buono, si lascia guardare e intrattiene; a livelloInizio col dire che non sono un fan di Star Wars e ho visto soltanto il settimo e quarto film della saga, quindi non sono molto informato riguardo a questo universo. Il film è di per sè buono, si lascia guardare e intrattiene; a livello visivo è ottimo, cosa anche ovvia dato il budget. Infatti gli effetti speciali sono realizzati bene. Il cast è ottimo e tra tutti ho preferito Donald Glover, ovvero Lando Calrissian. Non mi ha annoiato e proprio per questo mi è piaciuto. Promosso.… Expand

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ohhirilechFeb 20, 2019

We did not need Solo. Disney has full access to the Star Wars universe and continues to attempt to cash in on stories related to that which we have already seen. Regardless, Solo is an above average movie, despite its at times choppy editing,We did not need Solo. Disney has full access to the Star Wars universe and continues to attempt to cash in on stories related to that which we have already seen. Regardless, Solo is an above average movie, despite its at times choppy editing, and rushed plot points such as the Kessel Run and Han meeting Chewbacca.

For me, the two brightest characters of the film were Woody Harrelson's Tobias and Emilia Clarke's Qi'ra, and to avoid spoilers, I will leave it at that. I also really enjoyed meeting the leader of the Crimson Dawn, but I doubt we will see a big screen follow up to flush his story out.

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DerekReideMar 10, 2019

Disney tries to redeem themselves in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', but falls short due to major box office losses from 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'. Honestly, this movie was unasked, but it was still pretty good, other than theDisney tries to redeem themselves in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', but falls short due to major box office losses from 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'. Honestly, this movie was unasked, but it was still pretty good, other than the political references (as always now). It's fairly enjoyable with a few fun twists and turns throughout.… Expand

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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019

Initially, I quite enjoyed this movie. However, on a second viewing, I noticed a serious problem. It is the inverse of the problem I have with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While that movie’s first two acts are a slog to get through, theInitially, I quite enjoyed this movie. However, on a second viewing, I noticed a serious problem. It is the inverse of the problem I have with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While that movie’s first two acts are a slog to get through, the third act is excellent and it ends off on a very high note. With Solo, the first two acts are great, but it really falls apart in the third. The pacing slows down to a crawl and you’re just waiting for the movie to end at that point. They really should’ve found a way to streamline the last act to keep up the energy of the rest of the movie. That probably wasn’t possible because of the extremely extensive reshoots, though. Honestly, I’m surprised this movie is as good as it is and not a Suicide Squad-level disaster. Overall, I’m sure this movie will be in my regular Star Wars rewatch rotation, but it’s one of my least favourites. I like most of the movie, but the ending kills it for me. Which is worse? A boring movie with a great ending or an exciting movie with a boring ending? I really don’t know. I have to say, I definitely prefer the Star Wars sequel trilogy to the spinoffs, and I’m very happy to hear that Lucasfilm will be slowing down with the spinoffs in the future. That’s a good move on their part, I think.… Expand

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AGuyFromGothamOct 19, 2019

One Of The Wors SW Movies.
Big Disappointment.
I Really Love Han Solo Character.This Movie Is Bad For Han Solo.Han Solo Deserves Better Movie

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Onlyclassicvg1Jul 24, 2023

Summary: Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerousSummary: Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler… Expand

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SirSplendidSep 11, 2020

Nothing more than a fun romp set in the star wars universe, some character decisions felt weird and it felt out of place in the greater star wars universe but hey, Donald Glover is great as Lando and Woody Harellson is enjoyable in whatever he's in.

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Linuski92Nov 19, 2020

Definitely the most underrated Star Wars film, it's quite a passable little adventure. Even if I don't buy Alden Ehrenrich as Han Solo, he still delivers a charming performance. The terrible lighting is a real shame, cause it's a pretty goodDefinitely the most underrated Star Wars film, it's quite a passable little adventure. Even if I don't buy Alden Ehrenrich as Han Solo, he still delivers a charming performance. The terrible lighting is a real shame, cause it's a pretty good looking movie. The score is also very good.… Expand

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VsaceFeb 24, 2021

ok ok/////nuthin special.....at least better than the new movies i have to make this 75 characters long so heeer we goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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