I just watched Rogue One in East London. I must say- the film ranks among the highest in terms of storytelling and plot development, in the Star Wars saga.
Casual fans might view the film as just another sci-fi flick, but longtime followers of the series will surely be able to appreciate the tie ins both to the prequels and the original trilogy. The casting, the cinematography, and script were all spot on. For the more nostalgic of us, the filmmakers even managed to pick out Peter Cushing from mothballs, and make Carrie Fisher young again. What's not to like?
The chemistry between Felicity Jones and Diego Luna was perfect for their roles as purveyors of a revolution set against seemingly insurmountable odds (sounds familiar, I know). Donnie Yen and his martial arts added a unique twist to the good guys' fighting character, and a planets new and old made for both fresh start, and a trip down memory lane.
I liked the fact that despite the rebel alliance having been able to successfully transmit the Death Star plans, those who had to take the fall, did. Star Wars has never been afraid to put forth endings which don't taste of candy and nuts. The word hope was thrown around a lot over the course of the film, and sometimes, hope comes at a steep price. The steep price was paid by the good guys in the end, but one can rest easy on the fact that their sacirifces did lead to eventual triumph in Episode 6.
The next couple of Star Wars installments should make for intriguing filmmaking. There has already been talk of a Han Solo movie, and all sorts of rumors for Episode 8. I, as a Star Wars fanatic, cannot wait for what will happen next. One would be silly to bet against the space opera series at this point.
All bets are in for big gains- unless they bring back Hayden and Jar Jar.
MC
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