Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by Geoffrey C — 26 Dec 2017
A superb entry in the Star Wars series. The Force Awakens saved the franchise because it remembered Star Wars films must first be exciting and action-oriented (unlike the didactic and slow prequels). Rogue One is exciting, action-oriented, and smart in ways that deepen the themes of the original trilogy.
Donnie Yen's character, for example, is a monkish devotee of the Force, and he chants the mantra "I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me" to give himself strength when he needs it.
Touches like that make this film worthy of the originals and in continuity with them; clearly, this entry will stand up to repeated viewings as Star Wars, Empire, and Return of the Jedi do even today.
Finally, after all these years, a good Star Wars movie that is also truly a good movie. Hurrah!
This review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) was written by Geoffrey C on 26 Dec 2017.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has generally received very positive reviews.
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