Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by L A — 27 Dec 2017
After seeing The Last Jedi, I now realize how much I love Rogue One (R1). In the short span of one move characters were introduced in R1 that I cared about. It is a great example of how to do it right, as opposed to how to do it WRONG in The Last Jedi.
The lead character Jyn has some back story as to why she has her skills. She's clearly the heart of the movie and the inspiration for the entire final act, leading those who crave a leader with vision and a cause worth fighting. And she does it through example and hope... not through transparent feminist tropes and cliche emasculation of every authority figure around her.
The tone was right. The framing of the individual stories within a complex, broader epic Star Wars universe was right. The special effects were good.
It even had humor, but in restraint, and in a way that seemed suited to the moment.
I didn't see many plot holes... and the ones there were seemed to not disrupt the enjoyment of the movie.
All around, Rogue One is everything I wish The Last Jedi had been.
This review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) was written by L A on 27 Dec 2017.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has generally received very positive reviews.
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