Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by X P — 12 Feb 2017

(8.5/10).

Despite the choppy first act and some weak characterizations and music choices, director Gareth Edwards gives us a war story with a surprising amount of depth and sophistication, as it is a story of hope and sacrifice. With great performances, stunning visuals, action, scale and spectacle, and an awesome third act, Rogue One is a fantastic new entry in the Star Wars mythology, and a promising first entry for the new Star Wars Story/Anthology films that breaks new narrative ground.