Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by Ty C — 05 Jul 2018

A film filled with characters that are difficult to care for. Nostalgia can't carry a movie without substance.

This review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) was written by Ty C on 05 Jul 2018.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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