Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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3.0
(No knock against the large cast, which is mostly very good, but underused.).But in many other respects, it is a better film than last years Star Wars .. Av Club
4.0
The whole thing is epic, even majestic, and brings the movie to a rousing and spectacular finish that is literally down to the wire. Den Of Geek
2.0
This is a whole new stable of characters operating on the fringes of the world we know by heart. When you think about it, thats pretty exciting. And i .. EW
4.4
Rogue One manages to succeed as both super nerdy fan service and the first entry since the 1977 original that will satisfy people who have never seen .. Rogerebert
4.0
The odds are against this lot of revolutionaries from the start, and the movies epic battle sequences are the most violent of any Star Wars installmen .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Not only is Rogue One the rare modern blockbuster that could have afforded to risk something real, its the rare modern blockbuster that gave itself a .. Indie Wire
4.5
With all due respect to comic book devotees, this is the Suicide Squad audiences have been waiting for this year. Variety
3.5
To no surprise, Rogue One is a veritable gold mine of nostalgic riches for Star Wars fans. We Got This Covered
4.5
But La La Land earns its place in the pantheon as its own special thing, expansive enough to be at once modern and elemental, exuberant and melancholi .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
This is an imperfect film, bold but occasionally baffling, and one that in its final act grows into something much more exciting than you might initia .. Time Out
4.0
This latest exhilarating, good natured and enjoyable adventure from the Star Wars imaginary universe is written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, and di .. The Guardian
4.0
Rogue One: the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing is thrilling but is it right The Guardian
4.0
While its whole purpose is to tread water in a larger pool, I was ready to do cartwheels in the aisle by the end of this latest spin off There has nev .. The Guardian
3.1
Edwardss film represents a well meaning but frequently thwarted effort to bring creativity to an increasingly stagnating world.
3.1
Graced with the first appearance of some of the Star Wars series most iconic characters at least in the chronological sense Rogue One represents an un ..
4.5
Perhaps the darkest, most action packed Star Wars instalment, director Gareth Edwards standalone adventure establishes its own rhythm, balancing fan d .. Screen Daily
4.0
In fact, it is now a great starting point for someone new to this franchise. ETimes (TOI)
3.5
Its a film with poor economy of storytelling and things never run smoothly from a plotting perspective. Collider
5.0
Im bound to say this is easily the hippest multinational cast of any Star Wars picture. Vulture
4.0
A final bit of wondrous CGI provides a bridge that leads quite plausibly to the original Star Wars. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Rumors of extensive reshoots by director Gareth Edwards (Monsters, 2014s Godzilla) had people wondering if the Force was falling apart in the wake of ..
2.0
Millions of people will sit through this thoroughly mediocre movie (directed with basic competence by Gareth Edwards from a surprisingly hackish scrip .. The New York Times
4.4
The films third act is pure popcorn entertainment, thrilling and steadily ascending in suspense, and with a complexity and gravity that easily surpass .. Paste Magazine
4.5
The film is intense, exciting and emotional, with its last act building to a crescendo and offering one memorable moment after another. IGN
3.0
Rogue One starts wearing out its welcome at about the hour mark, and theres another 75 minutes to go; the movie, lumbering like those AT ATs, feels li .. E Film Critic
5.0
As it turns out, I need not have worried because Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is not only a better and more satisfying film than The Force Awakens, it .. E Film Critic
4.0
Until now, the good evil split in Star Wars has been as cleanly cut as well carved turkey meat: light and dark tidily arranged on opposite sides of th .. Telegraph
4.0
And what initially seems like a zippy stand alone adventure soon reveals itself as a grimly exciting prequel to the first, or should I say fourth, fil ..
1.3
Its a downer. Its morally tangled. The characters are as depressed as the scenario, and Michael Giacchinos music cant make it better. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Rogue One is easily the busiest and most self contained Star Wars film. The Young Folks
4.0
But like The Force Awakens before it, the movie gets better the more it deviates from past triumphs.
4.5
The combination not only lends itself to a thrilling, fun and dark narrative that is full of legitimate surprises, but even allows the introduction of .. Cinema Blend
5.0
Years after being separated from him as a child, Jyn is pulled into the orbit of the rebellion, that same band of freedom fighters that will soon welc .. Ny Daily News
4.5
People die, and tears are shed.Anyone who thought it would be watered down should think again. JoBlo
4.0
Action set pieces succeed in mimicking the feel of classic Star Wars space battles with the added benefit of state of the art effects and blockbuster .. Screen Rant
2.5
Indeed, as Disney mines the golden franchise once more, there is a strong risk of steeply diminishing artistic rewards. The Globe And Mail
2.5
It tries so hard to be an epic masterpiece with self important speeches and an insanely outsize orchestral score that it ends up a laughable parody of .. Philly
4.0
In fact, it is now a great starting point for someone new to this franchise.
2.0
Yen and Jiang are more crowd pleasing as Chirrut and Baze, given the touch of deadpan humor they bring to the roles, but one cant escape the feeling t .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
For all its vivid visual imagination, the film left me almost totally cold. And I say that as a man who has cried actual tears at more than one Star W .. Village Voice
3.8
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has fresh faces, fresh music, fresh tech and a fresh take on Star Wars, a rarity in this venerable franchise. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Maybe Ive seen too many Dirty Dozen inspired productions but this one isnt among the strongest. ReelViews
2.0
Jyn Erso, a Rebellion soldier and criminal, is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the pl .. Blu Ray
3.0
Director Gareth Edwards, best known for the 2014 reboot Godzilla , focuses on the tense and visually splendid action sequences, and the performances s .. Chicago Reader
2.5
This is fine.One of the great assets of drama based on established mythology is a sense of dramatic irony. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The story is pretty much the same as the original but with a new cast of characters and more F/X but, in the end, it is a rehash of the original from ..
3.1
Still, Edwards has a great handle on what makes Star Wars ready visual spectacle. Usa Today
3.8
out of (December 19/16) The Star Wars expanded universe kicks off with this entertaining yet far from flawless prequel to A New Hope, with the narrati .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
His personalities may be good at ritual the kissing of hands, the touching of cheeks but the pleasure of his films lies in knowing that, when the clot .. The Times
4.0
There are two damn fine performances in the Star Wars prequel Rogue One. The Times
2.0
I was just there to enjoy the show, and it is a good show, a solid action film with some decent dramatic moments. Lariat
2.0
Its not enough to splash it on the screen and play around in it for a while.You need to DO something with it. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Its pretty routine, but Star Wars faithful should find it plenty good enough; director Gareth Edwards keeps things moving well enough for the modest n .. News Review
4.0
Just wait, the TV shows writers will mine that particular seam of comedy before too long.Storyline taken care off, the action set pieces are given roo .. Radio Times
4.0
Even so, its nice to see a multinational cast (all the better to appeal to foreign audiences, my pretty) and one with a female lead. Screen It
2.0
Its easy to enjoy a Star Wars film just because its a Star Wars film. Independent
3.0
Rogue One is entertaining enough in its own right but seems a little anti climactic after the revitalising triumph of The Force Awakens. Independent
4.4
Its the first stand alone chapter in the franchise, and not the bridge between then and now that J.J. Abrams cleverly constructed last year with Star .. Rolling Stone
2.0
Weve sung it every February ever since Black History Month was a thing, and every December since Kwanzaa was a thing. Pop Matters
3.5
Weve sung it every February ever since Black History Month was a thing, and every December since Kwanzaa was a thing. Pop Matters
2.0
Viewers who had a problem with The Force Awakens for having too many callbacks to the original trilogy without creating enough new mythos of its own l .. The Wrap
3.8
The rest of us will feel reasonably entertained but not blown away by this familiar feeling blockbuster. News Day
3.0
Im not sure if its such a good thing that the best character in a sci fi movie is a robot.But then again, the best character in 2001: A Space Odyssey .. Cs Monitor
4.0
There are flaws, of course: Rogue One is good, but its no The Empire Strikes Back.Most visible among them is the decision to devote substantial screen .. Film Journal
3.8
But by the time its credits rolled, I was ready to forgive Rogue One any imperfections.Its last 10 minutes are spectacular and dark, with a final flou .. New York Post
4.5
Writing funny dialogue for a fantasy movie is tricky: You dont want to undercut the tension by treating space wars as if theyre all a big joke. New York Post
3.5
The good news is that Rogue One, a standalone prequel to the iconic 1977 original, is technically sophisticated and emotionally engaging. Hindustan Times
4.0
For its legions of devotees, Rogue One, the first in a series of planned spinoffs around the Star Wars movies, will be exactly the film we wished for .. Hindustan Times
4.0
This latest exhilarating, good natured and enjoyable adventure from the Star Wars imaginary universe is written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, and di .. The Guardian
5.0
Theres a lot more story here than audiences might expect, but the experience is pure Star Wars. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Sure, people who can tell you the names of every character whos ever wielded a light saber (and I am not one of them) will probably get even more deli .. Az Central
3.0
Rogue One demonstrates yet again to be careful what you wish for. Smh
3.3
Rogue One knows its place: Its a placeholder a way for the Disney organization not merely to monetize but to annualize a franchise that used to have a .. Npr
2.0
What it doesnt have, what it cant possibly have, is the mythic quality of the franchises best entries.Thats because its a filling in of blanks, a deta .. Npr
4.4
Director Gareth Edwards demonstrated a knack for military science fiction excitement in his giant aliens fantasy Monsters and rebooted Godzilla..He gi .. Star Tribune
4.4
Rogue One, the robust first spinoff tale in the long running space fantasy franchise, does it by stealth, which is fitting to this tale of interstella .. Toronto Star
3.8
Those with patience will find that its second half is fully rewarding, with its epic battles and grand conflicts between good and evil bearing most of .. Q Network
4.0
The film does have a certain visual appeal, but the story is thin and riddled with plot holes. Daily Mail
5.0
So, much as I enjoyed last years Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this is even more exhilarating, a thrilling yarn propelled by a top notch cast operatin .. Daily Mail
4.5
Its a compelling tale of the rebellion, and pure evil trying to maintain its strangle hold on the galaxy. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Some are already seeing those toppling Star Destroyers as representing something even larger: a political message for the age of Trump. Slate
4.5
The exciting part of the ride is finding out how all this transpired. Film Inquiry
4.5
Technically brilliant, Rogue One delivers the spectacle and the aerial combat that are such signatures of the Star Wars ethos, with some eye pleasing ..
3.0
Unfortunately, she lacks the spunky appeal of Daisy Ridleys Rae in J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens. Susang Ranger
4.5
A movie that pushes boundaries and takes the kinds of risks this series needs to take in order to evolve to a point where it can tell completely new S .. Movies
4.0
It all wonderfully fits; Rogue One is the Star Wars equivalent to a war movie. Flickering Myth
4.5
Verdict: The force is intense with this one. It was the year 1977, when a group of sci fi enthusiasts lined up outside the theatres with little clue t .. Book My Show
3.5
But the action packed thrills are balanced by more thoughtful moments and a big beating heart at the center. Book My Show
1.5
It makes perfect sense: Rogue One isnt so much a movie as a feature length promotional film for itself; its a movie that is still waiting to be made. New Yorker
1.5
All of those can be great things, in the right story, but you cant just sew bravery onto a character like a Girl Scout patch.If it doesnt come from so .. Time
2.0
Given the stupendous success of the similarly formulated Star Wars: The Force Awakens, its clear that all future Star Wars films are going to be these .. Boston Herald
4.0
Take a look at the very best stills taken from the upcoming movie. Express
4.0
Rogue One is technically a spin off but it is a rip roaring, do or die adventure yarn in the best tradition of the space age saga. Express
5.0
This is a standalone film, no repeat performances in sequels guaranteed. Express
3.0
Despite all this, Rogue One is a reasonably enjoyable film in the moment of watching it. The Film Stage
3.8
Deliberately, director Gareth Edwards effort is rough around the edges, hectic in its cross cutting but increasingly effective as kinetic cinema. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Its generally accepted that not every one of the heroes will make it to the end of an epic saga. Boston Globe
4.5
Rogue One shouldnt work from everything from the reshoots to just the fact Star Wars is breaking from centering its story around the Skywalkers but, y .. Uproxx
3.0
Rogue One is wonderful at capturing the feel of an old Star Wars movie much better than the prequels, which mostly just made you sick of Star Wars but .. Uproxx
5.0
Absolutely everything up on the screen is thrilling to the eye and to the nerd gland.You want to linger everywhere forever. Flickfilosopher
3.0
The chaps are heroic. The villains are dastardly. All thats missing is Burton and Broadsword calling Danny Boy. The Irish Times
3.5
If The Force Awakens was an exercise in giving Star Wars fans exactly what they want, Rogue One does its best to show them what else there is in the g .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Yes it is, and Rogue One largely fails to establish them as distinct and three dimensional. The Atlantic
4.9
With the talented cast, its not all that surprising the film features some tremendous performances. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
However, I can only report that I found Rogue One not just a dull but an oppressive experience, being force fed a corporate product: a film that never .. Standard
2.5
These Star Wars movies are pretty much the same story each time nowadays. This one has new names for basically the same characters, played by differen .. Tony Medley
5.0
The climactic battle sequences are jaw dropping in spectacle and in effectiveness, the level of intensity exceeding almost everything else inside the .. Movie Freak
3.0
That it stands on its own as a slam bam action thrill ride is a bonus. Detroit News
4.3
But with that out of the way I really enjoyed Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Its not perfect, but it may be the Star Wars movie that fans have been wait ..
3.3
Its a focus which needs to be remembered.Rogue One is Star Wars for hard core fans who felt left behind by the prequels, but its got little to offer c ..
4.4
Rogue One runneth over with Star Wars spectacle.Not that theres anything wrong with that, except that Rogue Ones foregone conclusion of a story would .. Groucho Reviews
5.0
(CNN) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story answers the question of whether that galaxy far, far away is big enough to sustain multiple offshoots with an empha .. Cnn
3.1
Rogue One feels more like a movie with Star Wars stuff in it than an actual Star Wars movie. Aisle Seat
4.5
Rogue One is absolutely the most beautifully shot film of the whole franchise. Forbes
3.0
This promising spin off/prequel is absolutely better than The Force Awakens. Forbes
3.0
Unlike last years punchy The Force Awakens, this is a dark and sobering meditation on the collateral damage and sacrifices that happen offscreen while .. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
But its also a good description of where this slow starting, but eventually satisfying film fits in the endlessly expanding canon in a series of by th .. Nj
3.5
Sometimes, its a beautifully constructed antidote to years and years of fake, digitized movie destruction, with precisely crafted frames and genuinely .. Vox
2.0
Aside from its spectacular skirmishes with everything at stake, the greatest asset of the film is its texture and themes. The Play List
4.4
Its beautifully shot and its action is clear testament to Edwardss bona fides as an action director. Film Freak Central
4.0
Its like someones dropped The Dirty Dozen into the master narrative. Now Toronto
1.0
This is where digital technologies can act as a potential game changer. Scroll
4.5
Not only is Rogue One the Saving Private Ryan of Star Wars, its also the franchises most effective and cinematic rollercoaster ride. Film School Rejects
2.5
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Review: The Force Is No Substitute for a Good Script Rogue One Relies on the Force Over the Power of a Good Script A few .. Film School Rejects
4.5
Under Gareth Edwards more than capable direction, the movie flows with an elegant if brisk pace.The CGI renderings of all the various locations seen t .. Film Ink
4.5
The model here is essentially World War II, and Rogue One takes us from the grim and ruthless world of the French Resistance to the large scale, large .. Film Ink
4.0
Whether this nostalgia sells some of the new characters and elements short is debatable, but it made this particular fans heart sing. Ner Dist
3.5
The film has the usual dazzling space battles and special effects. Maki At The Movies
4.0
Aside from tipping its hat to the series mythology with some witty in jokes it never gets bogged down in the Jedi hocus pocus that so marred the prequ .. Mirror
5.0
The biggest surprise is quite how emotional it is, with several scenes and one holo message in particular primed to (force)choke you up.Rogue One migh .. Games Radar
4.5
How does a standalone anthology prequel movie stack up to the main Star Wars movies You Tube
4.5
Published on Dec 15, 2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story just came out and it has me tingling. You Tube
2.0
Of the three sidekicks, Yens rueful but deadly martial artist leaves the best action impression. Tamp A Bay
2.0
It is a brave attempt at making a new kind of Star Wars movie but seems all too eager to express its fealty to the source material without thinking up .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
5.0
Gareth Edwards opts for the slow burn over the whiz bang in this Star Wars spin off.The results are spectacular. Lw Lies
4.5
Its gritty and grim and infused with the weight of what passes for realism in the genre. Abc
4.0
It also works as its own stand alone film. One which, despite some lumpy pacing in its first half, turns out to be possibly the best Star Wars war fil .. Nz Herald
3.1
This prequel is solid and eminently watchable, but much like last years The Force Awakens, the film often feels like really expensive fan fiction. Kansas City
5.0
What results is a poignant, powerful paean to the Star Wars Universe, set in a world where the best thing you can hope for is hope itself. Digital Spy
3.0
Sadly, that Felicity Jones isnt a standout as Rogue Ones lead speaks to how more effort seems to have been spent on fan service than character develop .. Flicks
3.8
Final verdict A fun ride that repeats the Star Wars legacy without really adding to it. Red Eye Chicago
2.0
Now might be a good time to summarize the Star Wars franchise for anyone who hasnt devoted a chunk of their brains capacity to memorizing this stuff. Cleve Land
2.0
Speed of action ought to compensate.But when the action is standardised chases through space, turgid and repetitive, that doesnt compensate for anythi .. Ft
4.0
Jones, Mendelsohn and Forest Whitaker (as a militia leader) stand out in a strong cast. Independent Ie
4.0
It is in fact the darkest and least sentimental of the Star Wars series to date, a gritty, grown up action drama that feels more like a war film than .. Independent Ie
4.5
Jyns emotional journey is properly epic, avoiding pitfalls of most action movie heroines. Contact Music
4.0
Thats hardly the lone example of ways in which the film takes a deep detour south and never recovers. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Indeed, the whole Rogue One experience is a combination of familiarity meshed with fascination. Film Racket
2.5
The films in this franchise are war pictures at heart, and Edwards embraces the genre more than most. Larsen On Film
4.5
It may be as good a corporate space opera prequel as could possibly be. Vanity Fair
4.0
In fact, director Gareth Edwards has expanded his story to its maximum while keeping it lean, raw and morally murky, outdoing The Force Awakens in the .. The Arts Desk
4.0
The film is exciting, has a great plot and although it heavily pays homage to the original stories, it clearly stands on its own two feet. The Sun
1.5
Sad to say, those connections and epic echoes are just about all this production has going for it. Wsj
4.0
Its a rousing story, but with less poetry than last years THE FORCE AWAKENS in its philosophical underpinnings.If the latter was fine calligraphy, thi .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Its when Rogue One unshackles itself of its narrative burdens that it truly shines, with the films last hour or so a bright beacon of blockbuster acti .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
Beware that this is no childrens film.This is Star Wars for adults. FilmFare
3.0
Instead, thanks to an overabundance of expository dialogue and some unexpectedly clunky acting, it rarely achieves the immersive beauty of the better .. Daily Dot
2.0
Edwards is long a master of visual effects, but style never beats substance, and thats what missing. Patriot Ledger
5.0
1 of 11 View Caption This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in a scene from, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Sltrib
4.0
But whether its the marvellously menacing Mendelsohn or Hong Kongs own Yen, quite superb as the films spiritual figure (with his mantra I am one with .. Scmp
4.5
Thankfully, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story understands that and more. Io9 Gizmodo
4.4
The special effects, production design, costumes and editing are all first rate.Loved the cast. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
While Star Wars: The Force Awakens felt fun and thrilling, Rogue One lacks that exhilaration factor and, more often than not, feels dull. Nyc Movie Guru
4.5
Every character brings something different to the table, but whats most amazing is how they broaden the scope of the Star Wars universe. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
No title card and no crawl, just BOOM were in the story.This isnt part of the numbered installment series but more of a footnote in how the Death Star .. Movie Crypt
4.0
Lucasfilm has outdone themselves.Theyve delivered a personal, thrilling installment that embodies the best of Star Wars. Movie Web
2.0
The bad news is that whats come before is a clunky attempt at a coldhearted espionage thriller, full of good characters saddled with bad dialogue, ten .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Force Awakens could have gone ANYWHERE and it chose to repeat the same formulae. We Live Entertainment
2.0
Like The Force Awakens, it has the backward thinking elements of the original trilogy down pat, but apart from its diverse cast it has zero interest i .. Cinemix Tape
3.0
But I suppose Episode 3.5 would have made for an awkward title.Like the last Star Wars title, The Force Awakens (2015), this new instalment features a .. Straits Times
4.5
A truly stand alone Star Wars film is worth waiting for. But a prequel this good is a first for Star Wars, too. The Ringer
4.5
Rogue One allows for two hours of fun escapism without trying to sucker you in for a decade of sequels. News Week
4.0
Director Gareth Edwards, who revitalized the Godzilla franchise, has done the same here with a rousing and wholly entertaining take that proves you do .. Dead Line
2.0
Its fan service taken to its most absurd, ethically dodgy limits. Metro New York
2.0
But the ongoing hope for this franchise is that it keeps finding a new director every time out. Film Comment
3.5
Like the Death Star itself, Rogue One is an often stunning and awe inspiring spectacle with a fatal flaw at its heart. Sbs
4.5
It gives young girls more female role models that they can look up to and admire. Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Latest Star Wars goes Rogue with more battles, less emotion hello Jyn (Felicity Jones) and an Alliance agent (Diego Luna) team up to stop the Death St .. Daily Herald
4.0
Its sheer action spectacle played out at every scope and scale for maximum grinning, jaw dropping thrills. The Shiz Nit
4.4
Action packed and glorious in its engaging and oftentimes exotic dimensions of storytelling, it is absolutely stirring. Awards Circuit
4.5
Im recommending it, if only as a three star action movie. But I think its important to consider how the original Star Wars movies transcended their pu .. Crave Online
4.4
Rogue One is a more than worthy prequel. Which is a first in the Star Wars universe. Mercury News
4.0
JJ Abrams film managed to do this with aplomb, proving to be one of the most satisfying blockbusters in recent years. The Skinny
4.0
On the contrary, its perhaps the darkest Star Wars film yet, more concerned with showing the devastation caused by the Death Star than celebrating the .. Scots Man
4.5
Rogue One is not about people who get a medal and a kiss from the princess. Rogue One is a war film. And its very, very good. Polygon
4.0
Rogue One is worthy of standing alongside the original trilogy. Not only in terms of quality, but in creativity, imagination, and inspiration. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Last year, J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens did its job, restoring the franchise to its position as an almighty cinematic behemoth. The Verge
3.8
The movie manages to be a celebration of diversity and a testament to the power of righteous struggle even when the powers that be have all the power .. Post Gazette
4.5
Jedha (Picture: Star wars/ Lucas films) Its brutal and there is death and vivid destruction some of the scenes play out more like a documentary on Ale .. Metro
4.5
Still, it could have been so much more.Frankly, Disney has raised the bar of expectation too high on this franchise to get a pass for a sweet but slop .. Cbr
4.5
Soon enough, Rogue One turns into The Dirty Dozen of space operas, a premise that delivers its most satisfying payoff in Edwardss dazzling third act c .. The Daily Beast
4.5
A serious and occasionally spectacular addition to the Star Wars universe that only suffers in comparison to the original saga when measured by the ch .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
A thrilling adventure full of epic spectacle and propulsive action, Rogue One is a worthy addition to the canon, and not the cynical cash grab many fe .. What So
4.5
The films most amazing technical and creative achievement must be seen to be believed. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
He definitely keeps the picture moving.Its just not going anywhere new. reason
4.0
Rather than detracting from the source, it instead validates Lucass vision and the myriad possibilities it presents therein.Even so, there is a great .. Scifi Now
4.5
But it works more than it doesnt, and the story itself feels fresher than Force Awakens because it isnt a repeat of a previous Star Wars movie. Lainey Gossip
4.0
And yet agreeable escapism it remains, with popcorn fun at the top of the list and a grand story serving as its foremost function. Scifi Movie Page
3.8
The action sequences, both on the ground and in space, are rousingly staged. But the losses incurred in those sequences are sobering. The stakes in th .. Seattle Times
3.0
Rogue One isnt just a good Star Wars movie its a good movie, period. Guide Live
4.5
Mads Mikkelsen is amazing and should continue to be in everything.I enjoyed this more than The Force Awakens. The Mary Sue
3.5
Rogue One reminds us that not everybody who fights evil gets a heroic climax and a medal ceremony not a bad message for a cash in blockbuster. Seven Day Svt
4.5
Rogue One is by far and away the most beautiful Star Wars movie ever. Black Girl Nerds
4.0
Rogue One is like its heroes. It is flawed in some ways, but its still well worth the wait. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.5
Nevertheless, Rogue One is overall an impressive and engaging exercise in nostalgia, full of delightful nods to the original trilogy. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
What happened in all that time.The movie bizarrely never touches on it. New Republic
5.0
The Force Awakens resisted this sort of entropy when Abrams and his writers walked the knife edge between homage and pastiche, but it gets in everywhe .. Bfi
3.1
It lacks the sense of having much at stake beyond the fleeing emotions of its characters, likable as they may be. Denver Post
4.4
It was right there in the opening crawl of Episode IV, 40 years ago next May: Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empires ultimate weapon .. National Post
4.5
But he certainly hasnt gone rogue: Like its predecessors, the films foundation is the age old battle between good and evil, the Rebellion vs. the Empi .. People
4.0
When firing on all cylinders Gareth Edwardss film is an exhilarating, crowd pleasing slice of popcorn entertainment told with style, imagination and l .. Sky
4.5
Even if you didnt grow up with the franchise, the story is compelling enough to merit buy in. Blacknerd Problems
2.5
Its the Pixar, Apple condition: Conforming becomes its own reward. National Review
5.0
But a short way into watching it, you may find yourself wondering why Star Wars movies couldnt simply have been this good all along. New States Man
3.5
This feels more grown up and the touch of Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy brought on board for the ever controversial reshoots is very clear.There is .. The New Paper
2.0
The joke gets a laugh.Its the first one told by a human in the whole movie. M Tv
3.8
It feels like a natural extension of the original Star Wars film and its immediate sequels. Cinema Sight
4.5
Theres a sense of familiarity and a refreshing sense of being offered something we havent quite seen before, and that Rogue One is actually entertaini .. Trespass Mag
5.0
If they wanted us to queue up for a Star Wars film every year, it was clear theyd have to start taking a few risks.Thankfully, theyve done precisely t .. Daily Star
4.0
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a fine stand alone film and one that will have you anticipating Episode VIII, which is just a short 367 days away! Media Mikes
4.0
That means it has a beginning, middle and absolute end that makes sure there is no need for a sequel.The next Star Wars Story (focusing on a young Han .. Toronto Sun
4.4
Audiences will be able to relive the magical adventure of Harry Potters second year at school like never before.This concert features Harry Potter and .. Qc Times
2.5
The other action sequences yield nothing memorable, and there isnt even a cool lightsaber duel in the whole affair. Fw Weekly
4.4
The tone is more somber, and the seriousness of the stakes gives the whole affair added weight. Columbus Alive
3.0
But its another example of how not every good story deserves a movie. Reel Talk Online
3.8
Though its certainly worth a look, Rogue One is a minor Star Wars story. Sf Examiner
3.5
is sometimes as admirable as it is enjoyable, but it also has some glaring problems that are clearly holding the movie back from reaching its full pot .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
What Rogue One lacks in character development it makes up for with clever and visually stunning action sequences. Vue Weekly
4.4
Disney wants to extend this franchise beyond light sabers and backward talking Jedis. Hollywood Into To
3.8
And while it was certainly the result of 30 years of anticipation, dont underestimate the McDonalds factor Abrams knew exactly how to cater to the hun .. Us Magazine
3.5
The film boasts plenty of drama and thrilling action, as well as a long list of fun references that will please devoted followers of the franchise. Cairo 360
4.0
Rogue One may be more intense than fun, but its the best Star Wars prequel film by a long shot. Sf Weekly
4.4
It doesnt offer the supreme joy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens but its an impressive feat nonetheless. Johnhanlon Reviews
2.0
There are Suicide Squad level moments of confusion, weak characters and regressive storytelling that left me downright angry. Culture
2.0
Rogue One therefore encourages the notion that anthology films can be a worthwhile direction for the Star Wars franchise. Film Ireland
4.5
Its packed with action but without the swashbuckling thrill of the original, more intergalactic war movie than adventure fantasy, or anything beyond n .. Stream On Demand At Home
4.0
Rogue One is a gritty war film that pulls no punches.Providing a thrilling cinematic experience that feels genuine and authentic, it succeeds in captu .. Dark Horizons
5.0
Its a thankless role, but the mercurial and highly talented Mendelsohn nevertheless brings the slimy bastard to life.Edwards visceral style is just as .. Dark Horizons
4.5
This being a Star Wars film, there is a lack of blood, but the violence is immediate and hard. Toledo Blade
4.5
Action becomes the real antidote, the inevitability of the situation transformed into tragedy through deadly stakes that scorch the screen.We feel the .. Thril List
3.8
And now comes Rogue One charging out of the gate, a breath of fresh air and more restrained in all the right places, but primarily in that it saves it .. Cambridge Day
4.5
The seriousness also makes it less exhilarating than last years relaunch.One really wants to leave the recent election out of this experience, to go, .. Metro Active
3.5
Hell, there isnt even a promising apprentice.The only representative of the once powerful ancient order is a sightless monk who may well be a complete .. News
4.0
Despite its sci fi framework, it may be the most realistic Star Wars chapter yet. News
3.8
The danger is light, given that we know how it ends and are given little to no reason to care about any of the characters.K2 is pretty funny! Free Beacon
1.9
In spite of itself, it sometimes entertains, but most of the time it begs us to wonder why it had to be made. Film Festival Today
2.0
A heart warming, family friendly study of a close knit Jawa family Adelaide Review
4.5
The Force mythos has always been central to Star Wars as a generic religious concept. World Wng
3.0
The performances in this film are among the best the franchise has seen. This isnt a film of supermen. Its one of everyday people trying to justify, m .. Willamette Week
4.4
In the end, thats the message of Rogue One, one delivered in a marvelously and surprisingly entertaining manner. Illinois Times
4.5
While Rogue One: A Star Wars Story does not bring the excitement of the surprising, original 1977 Star Wars (almost 40 years ago!), it does offer many .. Kdhx
5.0
Rogue One captures and develops the epic yearning and philosophical difficulty of the original series DNA. The Week
4.5
Rogue One left me feeling giddy with joy at seeing the Star Wars franchise expanded with such a genuine sense of affection and understanding for what .. Kpbs
4.4
If anyone understands that nostalgia is valuable currency, its Disney. MLive.com
3.8
If anything, the bleakness of this films inevitable but no less unsettling conclusion and the knowledge of what is to come actually deepens the story .. The Film File
4.4
A distraction is the digital resurrection of the actor Peter Cushing, who died in 1994, as his Star Wars character, Grand Moff Tarkin; the effort no d .. Commercial Appeal
3.5
But luckily, it boasts a fantastic third act and a very satisfying ending. Splice Today
3.5
How else would it have room for Star Wars, the multi billion dollar franchise that just gets bigger all the time Parade
4.0
The movie even provides an answer to the nagging question of why the Empire would build a planet destroying superweapon while allowing direct access t .. Bbc
3.8
In spite of its many entertaining parts, Rogue One has a puzzling lack of heart overall. Buffalo News
3.0
If nothing else, its intensely competent.No one is going to screw up this franchise. Metro Weekly
3.8
Aside from killer lines, wonderfully voiced by the indispensable Alan Tudyk, most big satisfactions in this big, big movie come from references to Sta .. Daily News
4.5
Really, this is the prequel that should have been made 10 years ago instead of that dreck that George Lucas defecated into the world. The Mercury
3.0
A gritty, down and dirty Star Wars movie that feels like a Vietnam or WWII war film at times, this standalone prequel/sequel takes a few beats to get .. Showbiz Junkies
4.0
Some sci fi/fantasy fans may wonder if every last drop has already been milked out of the Star Wars franchise.But, judging from this energetic standal .. Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
Edwards commitment to the aesthetics of the production design vintage of A New Hope removes the sleek edges of modern digital effects wrangling of pop .. The Popcorn Junkie
3.5
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4.0
Rogue One is thrilling, harrowing, and slightly rushed, a beautifully shot film that could have given its characters more time to develop. Chesapeake Family
4.5
Rogue One is an explosive, brilliant entry into the Star Wars universe.Its a bracing slap in the face, but a bloody fun one to watch. Junkee
4.5
But do not be fooled, young Padawan this film was made by an empire for an empire.If you have any lingering doubts about the real reason that a new St .. The Tyee
4.5
If not for the excellent performances, I may not even remember a single character. Bangkok Post
2.5
Its a little sad to say, but when the film comes to its ultimate conclusion, it hardly elicits any more than a shrug. The Blus Pot
5.0
The timely tale of quiet rebellion, hope against reason and logic, and an overwhelming and powerful enemy lingers long past the final credits rolling, .. Bust
5.0
And the good news is that its something genuinely fresh, a Star Wars story unlike any big screen adventure yet. Gq Magazine
4.0
This is a solid adventure film with very effective land and space battles. Leepers Us
4.5
This is a Star Wars film.But it could also be a classic WWII style action adventure, derivative of past classics like The Dirty Dozen or Where Eagles .. Indie London
4.5
Otherwise, Rogue One is an enjoyable addition to the franchise and Joness Jyn is a compelling lead. The Muse Jezebel
4.4
It is heroic filled with self sacrifice and unselfish devotion as ordinary people unite for a righteous cause fun, suspenseful and entertaining. Reel Bob
4.5
You never knew Donnie Yen whomping stormtroopers was something you needed in your life until you saw it happening. Houston Press
5.0
Gareth Edwards respectful and deeply rooted adherence to lore should not imply Rogue One is constricted by its legacy. Screen Space(Squarespace)
1.5
But dont be fooled by the promise of a fresh start: This is a cynical fracking of whatever love fans have for this franchise out of the fractured shal .. All Movie
5.0
What if it the best movie in the franchise was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and it wasnt even close.Director Gareth Edwards does the same thing he did .. K Gun 9
4.0
That doesnt make us smarter than the film, per se; it makes us exactly as smart as the film, which is the most fatalistic thing Star Wars has ever don .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
2.0
When J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens opened to enormous fanfare last December, it felt like watching a beloved rock band making its comeback tour after .. Japan Times
4.5
But it is, indeed, less swashbuckling than the previous installments, and despite the too crowded cast of underwritten characters amidst a sometimes o .. Bk Mag
4.5
Mendelsohns balancing act is perfect and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the film. Fox News
2.0
Whether an art or a science, Disney seems to have it down: this process of crafting competent franchise films that are good enough. Nc Register
2.0
Which it sort of is.At its best, Rogue One is scrappy and epic in equal measure, aware of the potential to be glorified fan fiction and using exactly .. My States Man
1.5
Its a quiet touch, but its unmissable you might even call it political. Buzz Feed
4.0
Its got a sense of blissful finality to it considering that most will have some idea as to how this story ends and its refreshing in a time when never .. Ib Times
3.8
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
2.0
It definitely does make it seem more like a paint by numbers affair than a daring new vision. Four Three Film
4.0
In short, the force is strong with Rogue One, resulting in a properly thrilling, old school space adventure thats a worthy addition to the Star Wars f .. I News
4.5
But as with all the Star Wars movies, there is a more deep seeded story buried here. Business Insider
1.9
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer The official second trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dropped during Good Morning America on October 13, 2 .. Charlotte Observer
3.0
But director Gareth Edwards, who did the most recent American version of Godzilla and earned hot indie cred before that with a Sundance stunner called .. Pasadena Weekly
3.5
Perhaps, like the lesser Marvel movies Ant Man comes to mind these Star Wars spin off films will provide filmmakers with greater creative freedom. Un Cut
4.0
Its a strong, rousing action adventure movie that should please Star Wars geeks along with newcomers to the franchise. Tucson Weekly
4.5
Not all Star Wars fans will embrace Rogue One. In so many ways, though, it does fit the tenor of our time. Spokane7
3.8
I enjoyed this scrappy little movie, the second consecutive one to feature a female heroine. Baltimore Magazine
3.0
Gone is the moodiness of brooding villains or brooding Force fence sitters. Family Home Theater
4.5
Baddie responds: You have to start somewhere a fabulous riposte, though it feels like everybodys attention lies elsewhere. Daily Review
3.8
But I do believe it will more than satisfy diehard Star Wars fans. Ny 1
3.0
These characters have more in common with 70s espionage characters in Spielbergs Munich than anything weve seen before in the Star Wars Universe. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.5
Rogue Ones story is poignant, covers much territory, has familiar music themes and fans will be happy.Somewhere there is a safe universe, but it doesn .. Phantom Tollbooth
3.0
Modeled after WWII movies like The Dirty Dozen and Where Eagles Dare, the film sends a bunch of scruffy expendables on a suicide mission and aims for .. Spliced Personality
4.0
While 1977s Star Wars was a western set in outer space, this prequel is an epic war movie with a spectacular ground battle. Cinema Clips
3.0
For while Rogue One may not be a perfect film, it does what it needs to do perfectly.In many ways its superior to The Force Awakens. Dork Shelf
4.5
Without spoiling it, Rogue Ones story includes a lot of darkness.There are still thrilling heroics, stirring music, and fun characters. Sojo
4.5
It also reminds us, sometimes with genuine sorrow, that every happy ending is preceded by setbacks and disappointments some more grim than others. City Pages
4.0
A grim hero As Jyn, Jones gives us a battle hardened hero in the mould of Han Solo, but without the rakish charm.It seems life under the boot of the E .. Cbc
4.5
alternately emotionally wrenching and veering on the sentimental. But it never reduces itself to mawkishness so, by the end, we are rewarded for havin .. Malibu Times
3.0
You have to pay your cinematic dues for Rogue One , but its worth it. Bet
3.0
New diverse actors from around our world breathe new life into prequel that just entertainingly barely satisfactorily, repeats the tried and true them .. Mavens Nest
4.5
More importantly, Rogue One also managed the extraordinary feat of placing A New Hope in a new and refreshing light.Certainly, it enhances the despera .. Cinema Stache
3.8
If you combine reasonably compelling characters, rip roaring action, and spectacular special effects, the STAR WARS crowd will flock. Cleve Land Movie Blog
3.0
For J.J. Abrams franchise reboot last year, entering the Star Wars galaxy meant finding an infectious energy and a great sense of humor within the tim .. Pitch
4.5
This is the Star Wars film to be excited for since a galaxy far, far away has never looked as promising as it does now. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story i .. Hub Pages



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