Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by Pbisfire — 20 Jul 2017

A disappointment that lacked the characterization and watchibility of the force awakens and the original trilogy.

This review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) was written by Pbisfire on 20 Jul 2017.

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

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