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charredrelikMay 26, 2018

Wow you young people are so lucky we had to wait years for good films to come out and now you get one every week! And if we wanted to watch a good movie in the meantime we watched the old versions of great ones, you know ones made by qualityWow you young people are so lucky we had to wait years for good films to come out and now you get one every week! And if we wanted to watch a good movie in the meantime we watched the old versions of great ones, you know ones made by quality filmmakers who needed a GOOD NEW story to make a new one. Yes I am imbittered about present day movies ruining past great ones.and not white sexist or whatever. Just a dude who wants to see a good movie, which by the way Disney used to make.… Expand

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StellenMay 26, 2018

Almost as bad as The Last Jedi. Don't bother if it's free, it's really that insipid.

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lepiesMay 26, 2018

Instead of writing a review complaining about some kind of SJW agenda in Star Wars, why don't you put on a t-shirt that says 'I'm an old and embittered white male' and post a selfie. It would save time and be less of a drag to read.

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TheBraveFencerMay 26, 2018

This movie stumbles quite a bit at the beginning and end, but overall I still considered it a serviceable star wars story. When they're embracing the "space cowboy" theme is when the movie soars, while all the Star Wars baggage (rebels,This movie stumbles quite a bit at the beginning and end, but overall I still considered it a serviceable star wars story. When they're embracing the "space cowboy" theme is when the movie soars, while all the Star Wars baggage (rebels, lightsabers, hopeful messaging) stops the film in its tracks when they pop up.

If the energy of the train heist was kept throughout, it would've got a much higher score from me.… Expand

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Huberto76May 26, 2018

They have turned Star Wars into a political hot mess. I could barely finish whating it!

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mickrussomMay 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the movie solo-soylo, is god damned horrible. L3-37 is horrific. its like a fake western mixed in with oceans 11 garbage heist movie. its to bad i thank god i snuck from another movie that ended into a not-even-full theater to watch this tripe so as not to give darth kathleen money. do NOT waste your cash on this garbage, its drek, drivel crap.… Expand

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MasterKotaMay 26, 2018

The movie is a boring stilted film that goes nowhere and does nothing to justify why it was made in the first place. The lines of dialogue seemed forced, the acting is terrible with few memorable moments by any of the lead characters. AwkwardThe movie is a boring stilted film that goes nowhere and does nothing to justify why it was made in the first place. The lines of dialogue seemed forced, the acting is terrible with few memorable moments by any of the lead characters. Awkward moments with films SJW robot and her ham handed plot. In all Solo: A Star Wars Story never manages to get off the ground and is not worth your time seeing. Pass on it if you can avoid it.… Expand

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tenofswordsMay 26, 2018

a great fun movie for the real fans, plenty of easter eggs for the nerds like me, fantastic visuals

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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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checktheemailsMay 25, 2018

There's a lot to complain about, but the flaws are not as bad as The Last Jedi. It's a decent movie, there's no "unforgivable" moments like in The Last Jedi. Could have been better, but it's decent and fun to see Star Wars creatures, robotsThere's a lot to complain about, but the flaws are not as bad as The Last Jedi. It's a decent movie, there's no "unforgivable" moments like in The Last Jedi. Could have been better, but it's decent and fun to see Star Wars creatures, robots and ships on screen. I give it a 10 to counteract all the people giving it a 1. Real score is 6.5/10 but better than The Last Jedi.… Expand

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Compi24May 25, 2018

Well, then. Consider me pleasantly surprised. Because, when I heard of the many production woes and trials that occurred along the way in crafting this film, I was sure the final product would be tired, boring, and devoid of meaning. AndWell, then. Consider me pleasantly surprised. Because, when I heard of the many production woes and trials that occurred along the way in crafting this film, I was sure the final product would be tired, boring, and devoid of meaning. And though it would still take a lot to convince me that this movie absolutely needed to happen, it's most certainly not boring or tired. In fact, director Ron Howard's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is - at times - The rip-roaring, smooth-talking space actioner I was hoping it could be. And aside from a few head-scratcher creative choices here and there, I think it works overall as a film.… Expand

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Lonejumper23May 25, 2018

This movie is fantastic!!! At the end everyone was clapping and cheering so I have no idea what other movie people saw to give this a poor rating. Everything about this was perfectly executed and any Star Wars fan will agree this was the bestThis movie is fantastic!!! At the end everyone was clapping and cheering so I have no idea what other movie people saw to give this a poor rating. Everything about this was perfectly executed and any Star Wars fan will agree this was the best movie since Return of the Jedi. All the characters were perfectly cast and the story was so well done. My god.... do not listen to the critics or the haters and go see this for yourself to see how a Star Wars origin story should be made. Excellent accomplishment!!!!… Expand

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lager96May 25, 2018

Many people would like you to think Solo is a bad movie but it's not. Solo is a good Star Wars movie but nothing special. The moments that work in this film really work and the moments that don't work really don't work. There are a fewMany people would like you to think Solo is a bad movie but it's not. Solo is a good Star Wars movie but nothing special. The moments that work in this film really work and the moments that don't work really don't work. There are a few moments that stand out but a lot of this film forgettable. Alden Ehrenreich is a good Han Solo, as long as you don't expect him to be Harrison Ford. Emilia Clark is good in the role and Paul Bettany is good as the villain (even though he isn't in the movie for a majority of the runtime). Donald Glover is the most memorable out of the entire cast and steals the show in every scene. There is one big surprise in this film but unfortunately it feels like a setup for another film or a sequel. In any case, the surprise was amazing and I can't wait to see what they do next. There are a lot of small moments that make this an above average movie but there are too many small missteps to make this a great Star Wars film. If your a Star Wars fan it's worth seeing, if not, you can probably wait until it's released on Blu-Ray.… 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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SWEEPtheLEG175May 25, 2018

The head of LucasFilm has to go. This felt like they made this movie for a new ride at Disneyland.

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MWood919May 25, 2018

Okay, maybe this one is just for Star Wars fans or something, but I don't really believe that. This was, unexpectedly, one the most fun and exciting action/adventure movies I've seen in a LONG time. I don't know what people are complainingOkay, maybe this one is just for Star Wars fans or something, but I don't really believe that. This was, unexpectedly, one the most fun and exciting action/adventure movies I've seen in a LONG time. I don't know what people are complaining about but this movie had me shoveling the popcorn into my face, feelin' the feels, laughing - but only an APPROPRIATE amount, unlike other recent Star Wars movies that have packed in TOO MANY jokes - and applauding at the end. I'm not a huge fan of Alden Erinreich, but he did a rather good job with these giant shoes he had to fill, and although he's not how I pictured a young Han Solo, he didn't do a bad job at all. The tone felt right, the characters were believable, and the big set-piece/action sequences were perfect - never too long or over-bloated.

If you don't have fun at this movie, I think you probably hate "fun" in general... and I pity you.… Expand

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KYLEREILLYMay 25, 2018

So half of the audience reviews are people who haven’t seen the movie, but just “think this will be trash”. Or are boycotting because of reason x,y,x. Haters are gonna hate because they hate every time a Star Wars movie isn’t The EmpireSo half of the audience reviews are people who haven’t seen the movie, but just “think this will be trash”. Or are boycotting because of reason x,y,x. Haters are gonna hate because they hate every time a Star Wars movie isn’t The Empire Strikes Back, clearly the best of the lot, A film which people forget was assaulted by critics when it came out, is now the unattainable height by which all Star Wars movies are unfairly measured. Is this movie that good? Of course not, no movie is that good and never will be. Accept this fact and stop depriving yourself of the possibility of enjoyment. My goodness. Do you need to check your expectations at the door? You might if you are expecting Empire or a life-changing moment in your life. If on the other hand you are a person who can appreciate the good in something without all this absolutism...."Its the best ever" vs "It destroyed star wars and my life forever"...and you can just go see a movie in a universe you love, with characters you want to see. Then you have a great treat in store for you. And that is not to take anything away from this film. It works exceptionally well more often than not. This movie isn’t perfect, but it is a Star Wars movie to its core, probably more so than some of the new trilogy movies. I had so much fun at this movie. As I watched this movie I could feel my childhood self screaming with glee in my head while my adult self yipped with joy aloud. This movie succeeds in a lot of ways, most of them. For someone to say this movie is rotten is just laughable to me. The look of the movie alone is worth the price of admission. Fortunately you get so much more. This is the funniest Star Wars movie, but still a very action packed movie. I’ve heard some people say it had “slow” parts. I guess, but I think some of my favorite moments were just hanging out on the Falcon, shooting the breeze for a few minutes with these characters I love. The moments where i could just be allowed to float in this world without the story being crammed at me like sometimes it is in blockbuster movies, were wonderful. The beginning is a little rocky, but 15 mins in and it starts to find its footing. Halfway through the second act I felt like I was inside an expanded universe comic. It was really a fun time. I think this movie is going to age really well. It has some scenes in it which are the best of any SW movie, even the original trilogy. Don’t listen to the haters. This is a quality adventure that was really needed. I haven't had this much fun in a movie in a long time. One of my favorites immediately and it expands the universe in great ways.… Expand

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Random4uMay 25, 2018

Really taken back to when I was 9 and first saw Star Wars in the theater. There is a certain magical story telling quality that Ron Howard has in his movies that he really delivers here. Ignore the naysayers. They hated Empire Strikes BackReally taken back to when I was 9 and first saw Star Wars in the theater. There is a certain magical story telling quality that Ron Howard has in his movies that he really delivers here. Ignore the naysayers. They hated Empire Strikes Back too when it first came out. I will never forget, how the local newspaper critic gave Empire 2 out of 5 stars, and was canned 3 months later. The re-review gave it 5 stars. Star Wars is back.… Expand

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rtoaleMay 25, 2018

Another SJW disaster. While Kathleen Kennedy is in charge of Lucasfilm, they will never see another cent from me. Disney’s Star Wars make the prequels look like the Godfather trilogy.

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klbigg01May 25, 2018

Loved every minute of it! The casting of Donald Glover as Lando was brilliant!

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shawnm7722May 25, 2018

Fun, fast paced, excellent fan service without being obnoxious. Great mix of pathos and popcorn

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SHORTFINGERMay 25, 2018

well if seen the previews you have seen the movie. first movie i barely liked will not be buying the dvd when it comes out.

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MMurphyMay 25, 2018

Well, at least it wasn't as bad as TLJ. Definitely not worth $10, though. Save your money, and watch it on cable for free in a few years, if you watch it at all.

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TheProfessor101May 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this movie I was smiling from ear to ear from start to finish. I'm also excited about the surprise cameo at the end and looking forward to more early solo adventures in the future.… Expand

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ledaumasMay 25, 2018

We loved the background story of Hans before the exciting rides in the Millenium Falcon with the well known Star Wars music. It gave us feelings of nostalgia along with great character development of familiar people told in an entertainingWe loved the background story of Hans before the exciting rides in the Millenium Falcon with the well known Star Wars music. It gave us feelings of nostalgia along with great character development of familiar people told in an entertaining manner. We saw it on IMAX and the audience applauded when it was over and many of us wanted more.… Expand

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SrPepeMay 25, 2018

Mucha gente ardida en los comentarios, pensando que Solo iba a ser igual de épica que las principales. Era claro que la peli no apuntaba a eso, sólo quería contar algo del origen de Han, y creo que lo hizo perfectamente. La peli tiene grandesMucha gente ardida en los comentarios, pensando que Solo iba a ser igual de épica que las principales. Era claro que la peli no apuntaba a eso, sólo quería contar algo del origen de Han, y creo que lo hizo perfectamente. La peli tiene grandes momentos, y unos muy buenos personajes.
El actor no será Harrison Ford y se nota, pero tiene carisma. Esperaba aburrirme en algún punto (como pasó con las otras películas) pero no sucedió, es dinámica, entretenida y rápida la mayor parte del tiempo.
Me gustó como no tuvieron en cuenta el humor y no cometieron el error del episodio 8.
Una buena película, no es esencial para el Universo Star Wars, pero si es divertida y te tiene 2 horas disfrutando de una buena obra.… Expand

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SolanoReviewMay 25, 2018

To be honest I think I went into this film with low expectations however I found it to be one of the best star was films to date....if not the best. The film was easy to get use to the new Han and was just as fun as the old. OverallTo be honest I think I went into this film with low expectations however I found it to be one of the best star was films to date....if not the best. The film was easy to get use to the new Han and was just as fun as the old. Overall outstanding movie!… Expand

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wewex007May 25, 2018

This movie is by far my one of my favorites in the series. It helped me understand a bit more of Han Solo's & Chewy's history that I always wondered about. The special effects, music, humor, and action were on point. I actually liked theThis movie is by far my one of my favorites in the series. It helped me understand a bit more of Han Solo's & Chewy's history that I always wondered about. The special effects, music, humor, and action were on point. I actually liked the performance Alden Ehrenreich did of Han Solo much better than Harrison Ford did in the previous movies. You also can't ignore that The Mother of Dragons is in it! I love this film and I really hope they come out with a part-2. Go Watch it!… Expand

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jgar345May 25, 2018

Solo doesn't even fall into the category of "so bad it's good". Hey, at least Disney still has the MCU

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switchkongMay 25, 2018

I honestly did enjoy this movie in a certain light. The story, acting and pacing was well done. I'm giving kudos to the actors as they deserve praise for doing a good job. As with The Last Jedi, it was the cast that made the film memorable.I honestly did enjoy this movie in a certain light. The story, acting and pacing was well done. I'm giving kudos to the actors as they deserve praise for doing a good job. As with The Last Jedi, it was the cast that made the film memorable. Everything else on the other hand...

It was Disney's controllers that gave me great disdain for this film and many other recent Disney films. One can research and see the heads of this industry have a corrupt agenda. And it is this that has been plaguing the modern film in the past decade or so. Enough of the SJW hints in the films or trying to paint certain cultures as bad.

For crying out loud just make decent movies. Movies that relate to the universe in which the characters and plots take place. Stop bringing real world issues into them. Focus solely on the plot of the film, and the movie would be good. If somebody wants to see footage of political or social events, that's what the news networks are for.

Let me reiterate: 10/10 for the actors and those that worked on the movie sets. 0/10 for the ones who own Disney and inject their agendas into the films.… Expand

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Highlander372May 25, 2018

This movie was even more disappointing than The Last Jedi. Solo didn’t really have to be made. Despite its amazing action scenes, the film suffers from mediocre acting and a forgettable storyline.

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thebagginsMay 25, 2018

Nothing can save this movie, not even Chewie. I mean how do you stuff these movies up so much? The history and back story are all there and yet... garbage! Don't wast your money on this movie as it's below mediocre and unfortunatelyNothing can save this movie, not even Chewie. I mean how do you stuff these movies up so much? The history and back story are all there and yet... garbage! Don't wast your money on this movie as it's below mediocre and unfortunately borderline b-grade :( Oh yeah, and the fake review... 10/10 ffs. How much do those reviews cost disney? Edit: Adding that there is a JarJar type character in the form of an annoying droid you want to shut up and die within the first 10 sec of seeing "her" on screen.… Expand

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klonopenMay 25, 2018

Super disappointing. I went in with moderate expectations, but I can't believe they did such a poor job with the story. I've loved all the other new Star Wars films. Because character development was so lacking, the action was totallySuper disappointing. I went in with moderate expectations, but I can't believe they did such a poor job with the story. I've loved all the other new Star Wars films. Because character development was so lacking, the action was totally hollow. Winks and nods to the original trilogy can't save a bad film. Pitiful.… Expand

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bkristmanMay 25, 2018

I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised with the film. It is the origin story of Solo,Chewy and Lando with both characters being well portrayed.
The film is rather simplistic but the plot is decent and there are someI went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised with the film. It is the origin story of Solo,Chewy and Lando with both characters being well portrayed.
The film is rather simplistic but the plot is decent and there are some good action set pieces.
One character that really stands out is Solo's gang leader's pilot droid who steals all the scenes she is in and is quite funny.
Woody harrelson plays the Ringleader straight without eccentricities which was good.
The villain was very weak .
This episode reminded me a bit of the old Firefly tv show with same kind of ships and blasters. Worth seeing .… Expand

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Soloson1May 25, 2018

The issue is not in acting surprisingly but in the story arch and character development. Huge flaws and questions raised for both the newcomer and die hard that are not necessary to the story. Way too many references that do not add to theThe issue is not in acting surprisingly but in the story arch and character development. Huge flaws and questions raised for both the newcomer and die hard that are not necessary to the story. Way too many references that do not add to the story and just make it look like a desperate attempt to legitimize the film… Expand

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johndewittMay 25, 2018

HORRIBLE. Absolutely horrible. Star wars is now a gigantic stage to put a political agenda on, and we all know exactly which view Hollywood is paying for. Do NOT see this movie if you love Star Wars, because this certainly is not Star Wars.HORRIBLE. Absolutely horrible. Star wars is now a gigantic stage to put a political agenda on, and we all know exactly which view Hollywood is paying for. Do NOT see this movie if you love Star Wars, because this certainly is not Star Wars. Fire Kathleen Kennedy and Make Star Wars Great Again!… Expand

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garrettgibbonsMay 25, 2018

Tons of fun, lots of easter eggs for the fans, and a very exciting launch point into the future of the Star Wars franchise. I can't wait to see what's next!

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MrSupKoteyMay 25, 2018

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY IS AN AWESOME FILM! Plot, actors, graphics and everything else is AWESOME. Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany and especially Donald Glover are excellent. Thank you Ron Howard!

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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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countvoxMay 25, 2018

As someone who was skeptical of this film, Solo left me with a big smile on my face. It's such a fun ride filled with great plot twists, characters, and a lot more. It's a nice balance of new and old, so it sits just right with any Star WarsAs someone who was skeptical of this film, Solo left me with a big smile on my face. It's such a fun ride filled with great plot twists, characters, and a lot more. It's a nice balance of new and old, so it sits just right with any Star Wars fan. There's some parts that drag, but overall the movie is just something you don't wanna take your eyes off of. The casting (as many people have been worried about) is pretty spot on and lives up to its expectations. Solo: A Star Wars Story, despite its production troubles and "unnecessary" purposes, lives up to be a great Star Wars movie that I warmly welcome to the franchise.… Expand

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JlarMay 25, 2018

So for some reason my review got deleted and my account login changed. Again this movie sucked. Save your money.

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MattyiceMay 25, 2018

Simply put, Solo is more of a product than a film. While well made, acted, and written, the film feels overwhelmingly unnecessary. It puts together Star Wars’ 4th straight and uninnovative “crew/ensemble story”, has poor pacing, and, asideSimply put, Solo is more of a product than a film. While well made, acted, and written, the film feels overwhelmingly unnecessary. It puts together Star Wars’ 4th straight and uninnovative “crew/ensemble story”, has poor pacing, and, aside from a decent action set piece (the train battle), it is just boring, predictable, and pointless. Finally, the stakes are next to none since we know who lives and dies or at least becomes relevant. Overall, this movie should have never been greenlit in favor of better solo (no pun intended) movies for other great characters. The film is purely peripheral for diehard Star Wars fans and not worth it for casual fans and moviegoers.… Expand

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thedaywalkerMay 25, 2018

This movie is neither good or bad. It takes advantage of the good cast it has with good acting and good dialogue, at times. The relationships make sense, and the chemistry between actors were good.

The start of the movie was really slow,This movie is neither good or bad. It takes advantage of the good cast it has with good acting and good dialogue, at times. The relationships make sense, and the chemistry between actors were good.

The start of the movie was really slow, they needed a lot of action to try and pace up the story, action that in the start wasn't well crafted. Sometimes the camera work seemed a bit shaky, and the movie lacked real meaningful stakes, the "main villain" was weak as a character.

The final act was good, that's the part i enjoyed the most, with everyone doubling crossing everyone, showing the real point of the Han Solo character and where the movie was taking it… Expand

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KevinChau5May 25, 2018

Best Star Wars Anthology film ever! loved Alden Ehrenreich's performance as Han Solo, loved the visual effects and action sequences! Would have to consider this film to everyone!

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HaVoK308May 25, 2018

Repulsive. SJW trash. Disney is intentionally destroying the Star Wars franchise. There is no other conclusion to make. They blatantly spit in their customers face. Mock them, insult them, falsely label them. All in the name of someRepulsive. SJW trash. Disney is intentionally destroying the Star Wars franchise. There is no other conclusion to make. They blatantly spit in their customers face. Mock them, insult them, falsely label them. All in the name of some disfunctional world view. To corrupt the minds of the youth is the new agenda, and their willing to lose millions to do it. Disney can be sure of this, they won’t get another penny from me.… Expand

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KrustbagMay 25, 2018

Bad movie, Don't waste your money. Climax is underwhelming, and the scenes with L3-37 are jarring, they don't fit the plot, and make the film unwatchable. If all the L3-37 scenes were removed, it might be an ok movie.

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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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JustJoiaMay 25, 2018

While "a star wars story" is in the title of the film, this is NOT a star wars movie. I felt a little disappointed because it was missing the traditional Star Wars scrolling opening while being blasted by the music of John Williams (evenWhile "a star wars story" is in the title of the film, this is NOT a star wars movie. I felt a little disappointed because it was missing the traditional Star Wars scrolling opening while being blasted by the music of John Williams (even though he DID compose the music alongside John Powell). There WAS an opening card sequence quickly detailing Han's back story up to that point. We were able to see who Han really is, how he obtained the millennium falcon, and how he became such close friends with Chewbacca the Wookie. Donald Glover did an amazing job as young Lando Calrissian. I absolutely love Woody Harrelson and I thoroughly enjoyed his performance in this film. There were some really great twists and turns throughout the story with a gasp-worthy revelation at the very end. As much as I love and respect Ron Howard, I really don't feel he was the right fit for a Star Wars film. This was more a Ron Howard movie than a Star Wars movie. That being said, overall, I really enjoyed this film and would recommend it to my friends whether they were already existing Star Wars fans or new to the franchise.… Expand

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CCarbonara15May 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You have to remember that these spin-off movies are not going to be in the same vein as the original trilogy, and honestly that is what makes Solo GREAT! It a story of who Han was before we met him in the Mos Eisley cantina. Granted, some things were over-played *cough cough the gravity hole*, it was truly enjoyable throughout and made me wanting more when the closing credits rolled. Donald Glover's performance as Lando was brilliant and the female powerhouses of Emillia Clarke, Thandie Newton and Pheobe Waller-Bridge drove the plot along. Once you get over the fact that Solo (amongst planned spin-offs for Obi Wan and Boba Fett) aren't supposed to be told in the same fashion as the original trilogy, Solo was exciting and enticing from the moment that blue scroll appeared to the final credits and the perfect start to a summer of fantastic movies.… Expand

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jerkface910May 25, 2018

I had low expectations for this after hearing the production woes and let's be honest, there isn't a more impossible acting challenge than filling Han Solo's space boots. But this movie is EXACTLY what I have always loved about Star Wars:I had low expectations for this after hearing the production woes and let's be honest, there isn't a more impossible acting challenge than filling Han Solo's space boots. But this movie is EXACTLY what I have always loved about Star Wars: it's a bustling, swashbuckling space western. The comedy notes are actually played perfectly, and the movie gets genuine laughs without coming across as pathetically desperate for the jokes to hit. Alden Ehrenreich does a solid job of portraying Han, again, I can't see anyone nailing that role. Supporting cast is all terrific, especially Phoebe Waller-Bridge as a no-nonsense droid activist. Really the only thing that could really boost this movie over the top would have been some more creature encounters (which for some reason no new Star Wars movie seems to include), although this movie has one memorable one. In short, I walked into this expecting to never want to see it again, and now not only can I not wait to see it again, I would be into a sequel, or even a spin-off movie with some of these new characters.
P.S. The sad men in these low scored reviews who are devastated by the 'feminist robot', etc, are a pure joy to read. I'm a man, I've loved Star Wars all my life, and I would put my Star Wars nerddom up against anyone. I like baseball, comic books, off-roading, all kinds of traditionally 'male stuff' and this movie is great. Grow up, small men!… Expand

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aurynsdadMay 25, 2018

I thought it was super fun, super sharp writing, with tons of fan service which I don't see as a negative because, you know, I'm a fan!

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Warbring3rMay 25, 2018

Snooze-fest, and I could not get over how badly miscast the main character was.

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kapalMay 25, 2018

This movie did not seem like a Star Wars movie at all, it really is completely stand-alone, and while that is a good thing if someone is new to Star Wars, don't start them with this movie. The plot didn't just move along, it raced and gotThis movie did not seem like a Star Wars movie at all, it really is completely stand-alone, and while that is a good thing if someone is new to Star Wars, don't start them with this movie. The plot didn't just move along, it raced and got sloppy. While the special effects were well done, it was the poor acting, (or maybe just poor script-writing?) that tanked it for me. The kids enjoyed it, but this isn't one I would want to watch again. Also- I don't mind a little girl power, but the pro- third wave feminism was spackled on a tad thick, there are ways to promote ideas subtly, with greater effect in the end; the creators of this movie had no idea how to do this. Blahhhhhhh...… Expand

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yorkperryMay 25, 2018

Kathleen Kennedy it's ruining the franchise. Hope to see the Miller/Lord cut. It may be more intersting.

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SherwnMay 25, 2018

Terrible film. I had to create an account to voice my displeasure over this.
Emasculated, boring Han Solo looked like a 5-5 inch Alden Ehrenreich bobblehead doll.
And Lando is a pansexual with a sexual fetish for female droids, which doesn'tTerrible film. I had to create an account to voice my displeasure over this.
Emasculated, boring Han Solo looked like a 5-5 inch Alden Ehrenreich bobblehead doll.

And Lando is a pansexual with a sexual fetish for female droids, which doesn't make any sense, because in Empire he was either indifferent to droids or he hated them. He LIKED WOMEN! What's wrong with Lando liking women?

Then Chewie gets in the shower naked with Han.

The kids are never seeing this. Ron Howard you did a terrible job. I bet Lord and Miller would have made a much better movie.… Expand

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jammerjamsMay 25, 2018

This was a really fun film with great action. The creature design was great and Alden A completely embodied the character of Han Solo. This film reinvigorated my love for Star Wars after The Last Jedi almost ruined it. Also there was a cameoThis was a really fun film with great action. The creature design was great and Alden A completely embodied the character of Han Solo. This film reinvigorated my love for Star Wars after The Last Jedi almost ruined it. Also there was a cameo that blew my mind. I really hope there is a sequel.… Expand

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SeafoamGreenMonMay 25, 2018

Throughly enjoyed this movie. Effects are on par for Star Wars and there are plenty of new alien designs that are more than just people in make-up. There is plenty here to help flesh out the SW universe and we get a deeper look into theThroughly enjoyed this movie. Effects are on par for Star Wars and there are plenty of new alien designs that are more than just people in make-up. There is plenty here to help flesh out the SW universe and we get a deeper look into the criminal elements than the surface level glances we've got in the past movies.

There are some minor issues with the plot - bizarre hyperinflation in a stated 3 year period, a critical element only being found on one planet - but nothing that takes you out of the experience. The acting is pretty solid, I was skeptical when Donald Glover was cast as Lando, but by the end of the movie I was sold.… Expand

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GarrMay 25, 2018

This is a great movie. It's my favorite of the year. It's not my favorite Star Wars, but it was the most fun one.

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JettisawnMay 25, 2018

This was a great movie, and I plan on watching a second time over opening weekend. They nailed what I expected a young Han and Lando would act like.

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shikamaru31789May 25, 2018

Don't trust the negative reviews, most are by people that haven't seen Solo yet, and are are still angry about how bad TLJ was (TLJ was awful, but you shouldn't hold that against Solo, the crew involved with making this movie was almostDon't trust the negative reviews, most are by people that haven't seen Solo yet, and are are still angry about how bad TLJ was (TLJ was awful, but you shouldn't hold that against Solo, the crew involved with making this movie was almost entirely different from the crew involved with TLJ). Solo, in a word, is great. It's a non-stop adrenaline ride, exactly what I wanted out of the movie, one of the best heist movies I've seen in years. While Alden and Donald are never quite convincing as Han and Lando, they did their best job filling difficult shoes, and that is good enough. All of the new characters are likeable except for L3, who I have mixed feelings about, though sadly a few of them like Rio are wasted. The writers' attempts to show Lando as a pansexual who is romantically interested in the robot L3 were a bit cringeworthy, but aside from that the movie is great. I deducted 2 points from my score for the obvious SJW influences that went into developing Lando and L3, leaving my final score at 8/10.… Expand

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SymposiumMay 25, 2018

A flawed, but ultimately great film. Honors the SW universe; breaks no important rules (think TLJ), filled with fun easter eggs. Donald Glover IS Billy Dee. Lacks the epic stakes of a typical SW movei, sure, and the complex spiritualA flawed, but ultimately great film. Honors the SW universe; breaks no important rules (think TLJ), filled with fun easter eggs. Donald Glover IS Billy Dee. Lacks the epic stakes of a typical SW movei, sure, and the complex spiritual undertones (no one will be debating what x, y, or z 'really meant' outside comic book stores). Lots of twists you see coming and a few you don't. I'll see it again in theaters and buy the DVD. For comparison, I had tickets for TLJ for opening day and day 2, and didn't bother to show up on the second day. The DVD is still in the shrink wrap on my shelf (preordered it).… Expand

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BaronVonBarronMay 25, 2018

I liked all the Disney-era star wars movies right to this film. Solo: A star wars story falls apart before our eyes in so many ways, like no other star wars film did before (besides the prequels). It fails being a prequel, while it alsoI liked all the Disney-era star wars movies right to this film. Solo: A star wars story falls apart before our eyes in so many ways, like no other star wars film did before (besides the prequels). It fails being a prequel, while it also cannot become an actual standalone movie. The story is as bland and predictable as it could be, and it's pretty obvious that its sole purpose is to fill in the gaps between scenes where Han meets Lando, Chewie, or the Falcon; the visuals are totally forgettable, the characters are two dimensional and they don't get from A to B, while they also cannot convey any emotions neither to other characters nor to the viewers ; and I could continue. Surprisingly, Alden Ehrenreich does a fine job in this movie, but it definitely doesn't capture the essence of Han Solo, like how this movie doesn't understand the universe in where it stands.… Expand

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AndrudisMay 25, 2018

Below mediocre at best. Shame to see great franchise to fall this low. Even is you are SW fan, you can safely ignore this one and lose nothing

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hullabaloorahMay 25, 2018

This is the best of the Disney owned Star Wars films. Alden nails the Han Solo character perfectly. The supporting cast is extremely strong, and surprisingly well developed given the relative screen time. The film captures the spirit ofThis is the best of the Disney owned Star Wars films. Alden nails the Han Solo character perfectly. The supporting cast is extremely strong, and surprisingly well developed given the relative screen time. The film captures the spirit of episode IV without feeling like a retread. The twists are somewhat predictable, but still executed in such a way as to be highly enjoyable. If you love Star Wars, you owe it to yourself to see this movie.… Expand

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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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raulachoMay 25, 2018

Is a pleasant surprise, highly entertaining and Alden Ehrenreich actually did a very good job on the role.

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Sythe_GMay 25, 2018

It's not as bad as The Last Jedi, but not as good as Rogue One. It's really not worth the money. Just wait until it's on Netflix.

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GreykingMay 25, 2018

While many of the faithful will have problems with this movie, I would say that Ron Howard turned in a surprisingly delightful Star Wars film that captures both the spirit of the original series and the head days on 1980's cheesy, butWhile many of the faithful will have problems with this movie, I would say that Ron Howard turned in a surprisingly delightful Star Wars film that captures both the spirit of the original series and the head days on 1980's cheesy, but pleasant family films. Plus diehard fans of Star War The Clone Wars and Rebels will be totally blown away by a certain turn of events. I went into this movie with no expectations and now I can't wait for the sequel.… Expand

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BelindaMay 25, 2018

Yes, this is my first review, primarily because I am tired of reading reviews that seem to bash a movie for the sake of bashing a movie. I thoroughly enjoyed Solo, and the spin it had on the reasons “WHY” Harrison Ford’s Solo wasYes, this is my first review, primarily because I am tired of reading reviews that seem to bash a movie for the sake of bashing a movie. I thoroughly enjoyed Solo, and the spin it had on the reasons “WHY” Harrison Ford’s Solo was charismatic, rough around the edges, a diamond in the rough. Not everyone starts life jaded. I think all the actors played their role extremely well, and the movie went back to the basics of storytelling. There were little nuggets and shout outs to all fan boys, but this was a spin-off from the trilogy. With regards to the politics infused into Star Wars, I will agree Disney needs to eliminate this undertone to its SW movie franchise. However, I have been a long time SW fan (established in 1977) and I will say nothing beats the original trilogy, but the only two great movies for me that has come from Disney’s SW are Rogoue One and Solo. This movie delivered entertainment, twisted romance, comedy and a great cameo! I love Hans Solo and Chewy even more now than ever! This movie, for me, is better than ANY DC or MARVEL (excluding Deadpool 1 and 2) movie.… Expand

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BrazMay 25, 2018

Solo is good but not great. Alden nails it in the second half of this movie and was better than expected

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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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MrNikitaTVMay 25, 2018

Хан Соло:Звездные Войны- один из самых лучший фильмов по Звездным Войнам! Фильм как по мне не заслужено критикуют и ставят ему 0. Как же это бесит! Правильно говорят, что врагами Звездных Войн являются их же фанаты. Ну ладно преступим кХан Соло:Звездные Войны- один из самых лучший фильмов по Звездным Войнам! Фильм как по мне не заслужено критикуют и ставят ему 0. Как же это бесит! Правильно говорят, что врагами Звездных Войн являются их же фанаты. Ну ладно преступим к фильму. История отличная и изобретательная. Персонажи отличные и все актеры выложили на все 100%. Юмора здесь не так уж и много. Главный злодей интересен, но его быстро сливают. Картинка очень сочная и красивая. Как же мне больно смотреть на эти не заслуженные оценки, которые вредят фильму. Атмосфера Звездных Войн в этом фильме больше, чем во всех приквелов! Еще раз повторю спасибо Дисней за, такие крутые Звездные Войны!… Expand

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JennyKat570May 25, 2018

LOL remember when a new Star Wars movie was a major cultural event, with people lining up and getting excited for it? This is the first time I've ever seen a Star Wars movie arrive and most of the public doesn't even seem aware of it. It's aLOL remember when a new Star Wars movie was a major cultural event, with people lining up and getting excited for it? This is the first time I've ever seen a Star Wars movie arrive and most of the public doesn't even seem aware of it. It's a total "meh, I guess maybe I'll see it, though I'd rather go see Avengers again".

And well it should be, considering that this is quite possibly the worst Star Wars Disney has made yet (though Last Jedi is tough competition for that title). Han has none of the edgy cool that made people love him in 1977, he spends most of the movie being bullied by shrill women. Lando swishes and sashays through every scene, totally unlike the cool dude from Empire Strikes Back. The Kessel Run story gets wrecked too through the use of a lame "shortcut". No surprise this movie had a very troubled production and had to be almost entire re-shot, though it looks like it didn't help that much.

Anyway, skip it and watch it on Netflix, if at all.… Expand

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Iserlohn14May 25, 2018

Hated it. After the dumpster fire that was Last Jedi, I would've skipped this one if friends hadn't pestered me to go. I can no longer enjoy anything with the Star Wars name after the way Disney is injecting whiny SJW talking points intoHated it. After the dumpster fire that was Last Jedi, I would've skipped this one if friends hadn't pestered me to go. I can no longer enjoy anything with the Star Wars name after the way Disney is injecting whiny SJW talking points into these movies while draining of everything cool, funny, and classic.

As far as I'm concerned there will only ever be 3 TRUE Star Wars movies, and the Thrawn Trilogy are the true sequels!… Expand

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GuapoGrandeMay 25, 2018

I should've gone to see Deadpool 2 instead...

Solo is a boring, pointless movie that further confirms that Disney is just in this for the money, and is trying to pander to audiences with cheap nostalgia while simultaneously disrespecting andI should've gone to see Deadpool 2 instead...

Solo is a boring, pointless movie that further confirms that Disney is just in this for the money, and is trying to pander to audiences with cheap nostalgia while simultaneously disrespecting and "deconstructing" everything that was good about the original movies. The guy playing Han is a total lightweight, Lando is a prancing fairy, and whats-her-name from Game of Thrones is just forgettable. The droid is worst of all though.

I'm calling it: no one who is a real Star Wars fan could possibly like this movie, or Disney… Expand

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LockeBoltMay 25, 2018

Solo captures the look and feel of Star Wars better than any movie we've seen in the Disney canon. Han, Lando, & Chewie are all themselves in a way I was not expecting to get out of this movie. Cheers to Ron Howard and the whole team forSolo captures the look and feel of Star Wars better than any movie we've seen in the Disney canon. Han, Lando, & Chewie are all themselves in a way I was not expecting to get out of this movie. Cheers to Ron Howard and the whole team for making the most authentic Star Wars movie of our generation while still delivering new and exciting storytelling.… Expand

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HyzenflayMay 25, 2018

Really generic movie, and since The Last Jedi left such a bad taste in my mouth, I couldn't stomach this movie. We walked out halfway, so I had to give it a zero. It was so boring. Disney has a mountain of good material from the EU, butReally generic movie, and since The Last Jedi left such a bad taste in my mouth, I couldn't stomach this movie. We walked out halfway, so I had to give it a zero. It was so boring. Disney has a mountain of good material from the EU, but instead they churn out this garbage. Tragic… Expand

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Ender71May 25, 2018

Flat, predictable, and annoying. The references to tot are unbelievably overboard. Politics and weird sexuality unnecessarily shoved in the movie. Han was ok, but still felt like cosplay. I keep seeing many reviews saying "leave yourFlat, predictable, and annoying. The references to tot are unbelievably overboard. Politics and weird sexuality unnecessarily shoved in the movie. Han was ok, but still felt like cosplay. I keep seeing many reviews saying "leave your expectations at the door and you'll like it" WHY??? This is star wars, not a clable movie with generic adventure space man. We expect exciting rich stories and characters, and this film does not deliver.… Expand

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BabeRuthless38May 25, 2018

Easily the most lame and pointless Star wars movie I've ever seen, and yes, I've seen Last Jedi.

Han Solo is supposed to be a cool, roguish, ladykilling scoundrel, but this movie turns him into a cheesy clown (and don't even get me startedEasily the most lame and pointless Star wars movie I've ever seen, and yes, I've seen Last Jedi.

Han Solo is supposed to be a cool, roguish, ladykilling scoundrel, but this movie turns him into a cheesy clown (and don't even get me started on how they treat Lando). The plot is dull and loaded with fanservice, as usual for Disney. They really are determined to squeeze every nickel out of this franchise until it's a pathetic joke, and judging from this movie they are well on their way down that road.… Expand

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Joesmith457May 25, 2018

I want to start by saying that I came in by low expectations, After The Last Jedi and everything surrounding this movie I couldn't say I was too exciting to watch this film but low and behold, it seemed like Disney is best when making sideI want to start by saying that I came in by low expectations, After The Last Jedi and everything surrounding this movie I couldn't say I was too exciting to watch this film but low and behold, it seemed like Disney is best when making side stories than sequels. Till this point the sequel movies have been a disappointment, no world building or real character building and most of that blame would be put on The Last Jedi for that but that's neither here nor there. The point is, is that this film is actually good, perhaps even better than Rogue One(which was the only previous Disney Star Wars film I've enjoyed) Surprisingly Alden Ehrenreich has the charm and swashbuckling style of Harrison Ford's Han Solo, I was really cautious going in and I have to say that the trailers did not do Alden justice but perhaps that was intentional I don't know. Donald Glover is pretty good as Lando and I really liked Woody Harrelson's character, they fit their parts. Another actor who's also pretty good is Emilia Clarke, she was pretty bland in the Terminator movie but here she's actually charming in her role. The robot L3-37, right... some people wont like her but I imagine some people will, she's played a certain way that one will see as either and endearing or annoying but I personally really liked her character too. Anyways the critic scores interesting because these are the same people that gave The Last Jedi glowering reviews, obviously there's something shady going on there. I give this this film an 8 just like Rogue One because it's surprisingly cohesive, the characters work well in their roles, the story focuses far more on these characters than I thought it would, i'd say this is definitely more worth your money to watch than The Last Jedi was.… Expand

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Minh18121999May 25, 2018

IMO,The Force Awakens was great,Rogue One was a big MEH,The Last Jedi was fine,and now we have Solo.I really went for this movie due to the bad buzz it had in the production,directors changes,tons of reshoots.So watching the film,i recognizedIMO,The Force Awakens was great,Rogue One was a big MEH,The Last Jedi was fine,and now we have Solo.I really went for this movie due to the bad buzz it had in the production,directors changes,tons of reshoots.So watching the film,i recognized that it suffered a lot from these problems.Not the cast,they are fine,Donald Glover was great as Lando,Alden Ehrenreich gave himself a lot with Solo,that being said,the pacing really sucks,i found the film tbh tedious,and tired.One of the things i felt itchy were the jokes felt so forced and wooden and how the film executed was really average,this was probably the vision Lord and Miller was going to,a adventure comedy,that's why when Ron Howard was placed,the tone of the film feels discombobulated,and awkward.The action scenes was exciting but it couldn't outweigh the mess this movie gave.Overall,this movie was really mediocre,as a adventure film,it is entertaining,but as a Star Wars film,this movie disappointed me a lot.… Expand

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EyZonMeMay 25, 2018

I really really hated this movie. Bloated and tedious. Nothing positive to say.

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lemonyMay 25, 2018

Another terrible Star Wars entry by Disney. I think Rogue One was a fluke because that was the only Disney Star Wars that wasn't terrible. I honestly miss George Lucas owning Star Wars because despite the prequels being a mess, they are atAnother terrible Star Wars entry by Disney. I think Rogue One was a fluke because that was the only Disney Star Wars that wasn't terrible. I honestly miss George Lucas owning Star Wars because despite the prequels being a mess, they are at least watchable compared to the Disney travesties.… Expand

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FlipOakTreeMay 25, 2018

Better than Last Jedi, but then again everything is. Just a souless cashgrab nonetheless. Star Wars is dead.

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BrucecampbellMay 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You are here probably wondering if Han Solo got emasculated and ruined as a character even more. The answer is a resounding yes. His name now has a origin that is lamer than anything you could imagine. He is alone when he signs up for the Empire, says his name is Han so the Empire names him Han Solo. He gets bossed around most of the movie by women, there is a disturbing dong to dong shower scene with Han and Chewbacca (no I 'm not kidding). The new droid is a fem1nist from hell and the most annoying thing ever seen in Star Wars and Lando who gets more feminine throughout the movie loves it. Basically this is just another Kathleen Kennedy propaganda film where they strategically try to remove any masculinity from legacy characters. All women in the movie are more masculine than Han. They are all more intelligent and more confident than Han. Oh and yes there is a Darth Maul cameo that has no resolution and it's comical when he fired up a lightsaber for no reason. Enfys Nest is a 16 year old girl rebel who is basically Rey without the force, so even more ridiculous. Avoid if you liked Star Wars. Go see if you hate men and hated the original Star Wars and are glad to endorse the destruction of the franchise. Also highly recommended for kids if you want to damage your son and give him low self esteem. The only reason I didn't rate it a zero is most of these review sites consider scores like that "trolling". It deserves a 0 though. Star Wars is simply dead. Read the Thrawn Trilogy instead and just give up on Disney Star Wars.… Expand

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darthtoddMay 25, 2018

Great fun movie, not perfect but better than TLJ. Alden is just fine as han and glover is fantastic as Lando. Go see it!

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Dnice504May 25, 2018

Don't listen to the hype. This is a fun movie. Go see it and judge for yourself. I was pleasantly surprised after expecting it to suck like Last Jedi.

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duffzMay 25, 2018

A far better Star Wars movie then i expected. Not as great as the classics or Rogue One, but after Episode 8 a step in the right direction.

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boomba66May 25, 2018

A charming fun movie, not a great story but as a fan of Star wars its a great movie to watch. Good action sequences, good piloting action, neat visuals, and a few surprise cameo's. Lando is great like everyone is saying.

Han's love interestA charming fun movie, not a great story but as a fan of Star wars its a great movie to watch. Good action sequences, good piloting action, neat visuals, and a few surprise cameo's. Lando is great like everyone is saying.

Han's love interest really good.… Expand

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RenegateMay 25, 2018

Han shot first, but Lucasfilm keeps missing the target lately. You have one job.

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NewOneHereMay 25, 2018

After watching it yesterday, I feel sorry for the film as it will get slammed in user-reviews not because it is bad but because of the mistakes of other movies. Most likely everyone saying anything positive about it in the user-section willAfter watching it yesterday, I feel sorry for the film as it will get slammed in user-reviews not because it is bad but because of the mistakes of other movies. Most likely everyone saying anything positive about it in the user-section will get downvoted heavily, too, as people can´t distinguish anymore between a crusade on Disney´s mishandling of the main-series and the actual quality of a movie. I´m not a shill, I´m not enthralled by Disney and I am severely disappointed by how Episode 7 and especially 8 went, as many rightfully are, but still people will assume the worst things about me simply because I will not be convenient for their cause by liking a new Star Wars movie.

Solo, despite everything being stacked against it, turned out to be really good and the most Star Wars-y since Return of the Jedi. The characters are engaging and fun, yet also not lacking in complexity and flaws. Especially Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, Joonas Suotamo and yes, Alden Ehrenreich fill their roles with so much vibrancy and life that it is a joy to watch. The action is playful and exciting without a need for "hypercharging" everything as JJ Abrams and Johnson did, it´s easy to follow yet the setpieces are memorable and harken back to the good old "lived-in universe"-feel of the old trilogy I love so much. The story is both mature and accessible with a couple fun twists and turns that help portray the seedy underbelly of the galaxy. The moments every fan was waiting for yet dreaded because they could so easily be grating with the wrong execution are handled gracefully, confident and understated which was fantastic to see. The biggest problem is the pacing of the movie; in the middle of it, it drags for about twenty minutes as the further direction of it has been established yet the stakes are not quite there yet. It recovers quickly from this stutter, though, leading into a superb third act.

In short: Solo somewhat rekindled my hope that there can still be good Star Wars movies that create the fun and excitement of the old movies while standing on their own. I am sad that so many will not give it a chance simply by feeling in the right to slam everything Star Wars till Disney fixes its main-series titles. Solo deserves better and our current user-review climate does, too.… Expand

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Reviewer2201May 25, 2018

Very fun film. Alden is great as young Han. Shame on those writing reviews who haven't even seen the film.

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ExpertFilmFanMay 25, 2018

The best Star Wars film since the Empire Strikes Back!

A rip roaring adventure from beginning to end, can’t wait to see what Disney comes up with next. Alden Ehrenreich in my opinion does a better job at playing Han Solo than Harrison Ford,The best Star Wars film since the Empire Strikes Back!

A rip roaring adventure from beginning to end, can’t wait to see what Disney comes up with next.

Alden Ehrenreich in my opinion does a better job at playing Han Solo than Harrison Ford, what a great actor.… Expand

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boothcraigMay 25, 2018

So bad. Chewy is the only bright side. Glover shows hints of Lando. Ehrenreich is a sad Solo. His constant attempt at trying to do the Solo smile seems like he saw one picture and that its. L337, the droid, I wanted to dismantle and bury itSo bad. Chewy is the only bright side. Glover shows hints of Lando. Ehrenreich is a sad Solo. His constant attempt at trying to do the Solo smile seems like he saw one picture and that its. L337, the droid, I wanted to dismantle and bury it like they did E.T. Atari game.
Clarke, was a waste of space. Worst than Terminator:Genesis. And another thing they recycled almost the entire music score from New Hope and Empire. Oh the fly through intro crawl, was cool.… Expand

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AchtlosMay 25, 2018

I was very skeptical about trying to cast a new actor as a young Ford. The first 15 seconds washed away my fears. This film is the exact space western it needed to be. Better than Rogue One, feeling more like Starwars. This film draws a lotI was very skeptical about trying to cast a new actor as a young Ford. The first 15 seconds washed away my fears. This film is the exact space western it needed to be. Better than Rogue One, feeling more like Starwars. This film draws a lot of the feel of the cartoon Rebels.… Expand

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NirYovelMay 25, 2018

I went in with pretty low expectations but I really like Solo A Star Wars Story Pros: Han's actor was surprisingly Amazing, the Cast in general did a very good job, The cemetery between the characters was mostly great, I like Q'ira a lot, butI went in with pretty low expectations but I really like Solo A Star Wars Story Pros: Han's actor was surprisingly Amazing, the Cast in general did a very good job, The cemetery between the characters was mostly great, I like Q'ira a lot, but my favorite new character is Dryden Vos played by vision. AND HOLY F*CK THE TWIST ENDING
Cons: it sometimes gets REALLY BORING at about the 1:45 mark I was thinking of going home, and the Eynfes Nest character was handled badly in my opinion, and almost every death or emotional scene had no impact at all But overall it's very fun I give it 7.5-8/10… Expand

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nigel5000May 25, 2018

Solo was everything I wanted TLJ to be. Rian Johnson just got owned by Howard/Kasdan. The movie is equal parts fan service and heart. The movie delivers!

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Viper2024May 25, 2018

A great movie. Since Disney took over I suffered a lot as an old Star Wars fan. I found E7 &8 really bad and only Rogue One was a lovely movie for me. But Solo is a great movie. You have great actors (forget this **** that Ehrenreich is a badA great movie. Since Disney took over I suffered a lot as an old Star Wars fan. I found E7 &8 really bad and only Rogue One was a lovely movie for me. But Solo is a great movie. You have great actors (forget this **** that Ehrenreich is a bad actor), a good story, very good action sequences and funny comedy scenes. I really enjoy this movie.… Expand

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ActualyCriticalMay 25, 2018

This film was GREAT! When this was announced, we all had low expectations - "nobody can convincingly play the young version of an established character". I was minded that if they made it "just about" plausible and believable, then even if itThis film was GREAT! When this was announced, we all had low expectations - "nobody can convincingly play the young version of an established character". I was minded that if they made it "just about" plausible and believable, then even if it wasn't great, I would be satisfied. But this Han Solo actor beat those expectations and played him to a convincing degree! It was not "just about okay"; it was convincing from his look, to his voice, right down to his mannerisms. Was it perfect and was it 100% the Han Solo we know? No, but this would be impossible to achieve and unrealistic to expect. But I promise you can put whatever subtle differences he displays down to him "being a younger Han Solo". The point is, it's better than "just about okay". On a scale of 1 to 10, where 5 is "neutral just bobbing between okay and not", I'd give it an 8 or 9, simply because 10 is impossible. It was a great attempt and you can tell the actor put in the effort and rose to the challenge so as not to disappoint us.

This film suffers a little from the fact that there is no obvious overarching plot. It's more of a silent documentary and biography of how Han Solo became a smuggler, and obviously ends with him setup to become the Han Solo that we see in EP4, rather than with a typical "good guy kills bad guy, happily ever after" ending that we're used to. This is fine, because the film is great and exciting.

I have seen people criticise the lack of the Millenium Falcon doing many complex manoeuvres in this film: don't listen to these critics. Scenes of the millenium falcon doing sophisticated battle manoeuvres were not necessary because the other action scenes were sufficient. We've already seen what the falcon can do enough times, so it would have just been filler and repetetive anyway. Plus, this film was not about the Millenium Falcon, it was about Han Solo the Smuggler. How can we learn about his tricks as a smuggler if the focus is on the falcon dodging ties and flying through planet and asteroid cores?

As a film: 8/10 - As a film, it lacked an overarching plot. As a film, it left me satisfied but not wowed. Satisfied is all I require for a good rating however.

As a SW film: 9/10 - As a SW film, the lack of an obvious overarching plot in a side story is understandable.

It seems the "A Star Wars Story" series are hitting every note, while the main episodes are still finding their footing and letting us down in the process.… Expand

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43in2014May 25, 2018

The short review: The film is good, not great. Without the Han Solo brand, it would not really stand out. A non-Star Wars fan would probably think it's only so-so.

Related media: I have seen all of the Star Wars films, but chose to sit TheThe short review: The film is good, not great. Without the Han Solo brand, it would not really stand out. A non-Star Wars fan would probably think it's only so-so.

Related media: I have seen all of the Star Wars films, but chose to sit The Last Jedi out and save my money. I had a bad feeling about it… after watching The Force Awakens.

What's it like?: It tells the story of Han, from his tough youth at Corellia, shipyard of the Empire’s fleet, to when he wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando (not a spoiler). New events and characters were added to his canon and one detail appears to be there just for Disney to spin-off a character to another film, say Solo 2? Overall, the film didn’t feel special – there were not much tension or surprises, and the soldiers/guards still can’t shoot! Positives: 1) Lando is flamboyant and L3, the robot, is funny and interesting as a robot-suffragist.

Negatives: 1) The story is not surprising or special and it lacks that Star Wars essence. Without the Han Solo brand, it would not really stand out. Rogue One felt similar for most of the film, but it did have the epic space battle at the end to sum it all up.

2) The film seems to be written just to explain why the Kessel run happened. The part of the story near the ‘run’ felt contrived and it had a few lazy Star Wars myths thrown in there.

3) The film also explains how Han gets his name, how he meets Chewie, why he's called Chewie and why Han shoots first, mostly in the most conventional and uninspiring of ways. That's the director's fault.

How would the different age groups rate it?

Children: Good
Teens: Good
Young adults: Good Medium age adults: Good
Old adults: Average Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). Pay to watch it in the cinema.… Expand

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