a5c7b9f00b As the Rebellion spreads its influence among people, the Galactic Empire builds a super weapon capable of destroying an entire planet. A group of rebels disobeys orders and take a shuttle to go on a mission to steal plans that hide secrets on how to destroy this weapon of mass destruction. In a short time period right before the events of A New Hope, we find ourselves in the middle of a galactic war between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. With a desperate goal of retrieving the secret plans for the weapon of mass destruction: The Death Star, we follow a group of rebel spies whose hope is to restore peace to the galaxy. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker, Wen Jiang, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn and Mads Mikkelsen. <br/><br/>The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.<br/><br/>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is an impressively immersive, immediate prequel to Episode IV: A New Hope. There are traces of the original film throughout, whether it's through the beautiful set design, costumes or characters, it's very much a Star Wars film. In fact, it feels vastly important to the saga, regardless of the fact it's missing the famous 'Episode' title.<br/><br/>Rogue One uses the same formula as last year's The Force Awakens, in the way that it introduces its characters. This allows us to connect and familiarise ourselves with the new cast, all within the first 30-40 minutes. Our main lead, Jyn Erso, is wonderfully strong and instantly likable with an energetic performance from Felicity Jones. We see a younger Jyn present in the prologue which gives us some well-needed backing to her story, playing a large role in the events to follow. Diego Luna's Cassian Andor reminded me of Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron, with the speedy deliverance of lines and his witty manner. The reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO played by Alan Tudyk, is one of the main sources of comedy. There are many moments throughout where this colourful droid shines; despite his weathered finish. Some of the most enjoyable action sequences feature the kick-ass Donnie Yen as Chirrut Îmwe, who steals the scene with his rapidly swift movements and charisma. To accompany this, we have Wen Jiang and Riz Ahmed as Base Malbus and Bodhi Rook, who expand upon the initial incentive and deliver equally delightful performances. Finally, Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen provide further backing in their roles as Saw Gerrera and Galen Erso, which now tightly ties in with the original trilogy.<br/><br/>Alongside our new characters are some more recognisable faces, including Darth Vader, who holds a respectful and subtle role, in no way feeling gimmicky or overplayed. Of course, being that this film takes place immediately before 1977's A New Hope, you would expect an appearance of the late Peter Cushing in his important role of Grand Moff Tarkin, and this is treated in the most caring of ways. The CGI 'double' is crafted to match Cushing's performance from A New Hope and doesn't lose the imperfectness in its creation. It's really as if Cushing is standing right there. This is supported by Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of Orson Krennic, who handles the back-and-fourth with skill. The same goes for the work on another returning character, which I won't spoil. Absolutely stunning work by the remarkable team that made it happen.<br/><br/>The original score by Michael Giacchino is wonderfully reminiscent of John Williams - the orchestration, the instrument choices - yet he brings his own vision and paints this world in a whole new light. It's really a work of art, weaving every scene together effortlessly. I'd happily welcome Giacchino's return in future instalments.<br/><br/>With Gareth Edwards directing, I was initially worried about this film. However, he has showcased his talent and teamed up with cinematographer Greig Fraser to present a visually stunning piece of cinema. This film looks incredible. I didn't think it was possible to have 90% of shots perfectly captured and graded. One of the most memorable things for me was the visual design.<br/><br/>Overall, Rogue One is the quintessential Star Wars film we've been waiting for. The writing is compelling, the acting captivating, and the original film's tone is back in full force with sublime film sets and costume design. Congratulations to everyone involved, in all departments, and thank you Gareth Edwards for this wonderful film. <br/><br/>Verdict; Immersive visuals, respectful storytelling and vibrant new characters make Rogue One: A Star Wars Story an absolute treat.<br/><br/>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 9/10. "Rogue One" may be "a Star Wars story", but it certainly isn't a Star Wars film in any sense that I associate with the genre. Instead, "Rogue One" feels very modern, despite being dutifully styled after the "New Hope" universe. The lighting, the conversations, the filming, the acting, and the dramatic sequences are all very 21st-century Hollywood. Thus, everything about this film is darker, grittier and more unsettling than any "Star Wars" film so far. I was expecting this to an extent, and I realized it could be used to advantage. Sometimes realism is cathartic and relevant, and can make characters stand out and plot lines more powerful. This was not the case here.<br/><br/>It might have worked had one of the main characters been likable and clever enough to carry the narrative through its many waves of moral dubiousness and violence. Yet while the protagonists were human enough to make you sad to see them go, they are not apt to become role models for its audience. Since most of the characters inevitably didn't make it to "A New Hope", then they are almost treated as disposable. Like the plot itself, they are simply a means to an end that we already know.<br/><br/>Disney seems lost in their vision here, and it's disappointing. While "The Force Awakens" was almost too safely modeled after the original films to the point of appearing to be a remake of "A New Hope", "Rogue One" is modern to the point of being nearly unrecognizable as existing in the same time frame as "A New Hope." For example, how did Jyn Erso exist in the same year and in the same organization as Princess Leia? Both reflect the varied advances of feminism in their respective film eras, which does not make sense when reversed in their canonical chronology. Leia was a strong woman for the 1970's, but Jyn is a very different lead woman representing the changes that have taken place into the 2010's. I know they're supposed to be from different planets, different backgrounds, and very different experiences. But they are both clearly products of their respective decades of creation in Hollywood. Setting "Rogue One" in the weeks or months preceding "A New Hope" reminds me of how "Dirty Dancing" was set in the 1950's. Technically, it COULD have happened, but the reality is that it probably wouldn't have.<br/><br/>While "A New Hope" was saturated with 1970's-era characters and Lucas's Baby Boomer nostalgia, "Rogue One" is saturated with Gen-X ambivalence and Millennial grit. "Rogue One" was clearly written in the "post-truth" age. This is a generation where a man of conscience is called a traitor, many would-be role models have failed to be anything but, and the paradigm of what it means to be a hero is constantly in flux. While "Rogue One" does tap into our generational uncertainties, it fails to give us much hope going forward.<br/><br/>Sadly, for a film wherein it is stated that "a rebellion is built on hope", the Rebels' attempts at heroism are often overshadowed by the apathetic absence of hope or integrity within the Rebel Alliance itself. The lines between the Empire and the Alliance are often disturbingly thin as well. Characters on both sides are having to follow their conscience against the dubious orders of their leaders.<br/><br/>Thus we have a Star Wars film, of all things, drawing thin lines between rebels and terrorists, traitors and heroes, evil empires and organized governments, all without giving us much to grab onto or go away with. The only clear message seems to be that the ends justify the means. That isn't very inspiring, especially because the same message is used by both sides.<br/><br/>At the beginning of the film, an Imperial leader is asked how the Empire can achieve peace by spreading terror. The leader laughs that it's all the same because, essentially, the ends justify the means. Likewise, one of the Rebel protagonists espouses the same thing by saying that as long as the Alliance achieves the freedom he's fought for, then all the horrible things he's done for that end will be justified.<br/><br/>This is, tragically and ironically, the very type of film that George Lucas first wrote "Star Wars" to counteract. In the late 1970's, he was fed up with the slew of films in which anti-heroes were the protagonists, the good and bad guys had been muddled into a gray mass of ambiguity, and ultimately it didn't matter anyway because they all faced some kind of tragic end in the name of "realism". Is there a hidden irony here in "Rogue One" having been created to be just this sort of film, set to be taking place in the events leading up to "A New Hope"? If so, I'm not sure anyone got the joke.<br/><br/>Overall, this was a rather joyless affair. A "Star Wars story" in name and imagery only, but the very antitheses of it in the story it tells. Rogue One is less the fetish object that The Force Awakens is because it at least has the ambitions to create its own character dynamics and plot routes rather than coast on existing ones. Rogue One focuses on the stealing of the original Death Star plans. Therefore, the main bulk of the film takes place almost two decades after <a href="/title/tt0121766/">Episode III</a> and just a short time before <a href="/title/tt0076759/">Episode IV</a>. As the opening crawl of Episode IV, A New Hope, states: It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.
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Updated: Mar 25, 2020
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