It may have taken four decades, but this film finally earns the word “Wars” in the “Star Wars” branding. It’s a fantastic trip to new worlds within a galaxy we love, adding to the mythology without having to be beholden to the Skywalker legacy as a focal point. “Is Rogue One Good? Yes! Rogue One is thrilling, an action-packed adventure in a chapter that we never imagined we would ever see on screen. But for the original generation of “Star Wars” fans who weren’t sure what to make of episodes one, two, and three, “Rogue One” is the prequel they’ve always wanted.” Slashfilm – Peter Sciretta Younger audiences will be bored, confused, or both. This is the rebellion as it is experienced in the trenches. “Between epic battles featuring scores of familiar spaceships and the genuine thrill of hearing composer Michael Giacchino riff on John Williams’ classic score, there’s no denying that the film belongs to the creative universe Lucas established. But thanks to a healthy respect for the source material, and a willingness to not let it dictate too much, we not only have another standout Star Wars film, we have the best one since 1977.” Variety – Peter Debruge
With so much of the story already told and an ending you know is coming, Edwards had a much more difficult task ahead of him than JJ Abrams did with The Force Awakens. It’s brutal and it hurts but it is oh-so powerful you can’t help but be swept up in it. “In a way, Rogue One isn’t a happy movie but it’s no less impressive because of it Rogue One is real.
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