Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) by Matt M — 26 May 2018

Star wars should not be this gritty and bleak. If you enjoy lightsabers and the force... re-watch any of the other movies.

This review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) was written by Matt M on 26 May 2018.

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

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