Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the BIG end
of year movie and it lived up to hype and expectations. I’ll be honest. I
am not a Star Wars fanatic and cannot discuss every piece of minutiae about the
movies. I don’t even know the proper order to watch everything. However,
sources tell me this is an early iteration to prep you for early episodes. Does
that help?
We first meet a family who’s been hiding out, off the radar
until the storm troopers crash their pad. They want the key scientist to come
work on the Death Star. We know this is trouble, but at least the little girl
escapes. Flash forward to Felicity Jones, Jyn Erso, who’s a grown up rebel.
She’s used by Diego Luna (Cassian) to make contact with Forest Whitaker (Saw
Gerrara) who raised her. Altogether the goal is to thwart Ben Mendelsohn
(Orson) and the General from making the Death Star (i.e. the planet
killer). My synopsis is weak because it’s all rather convoluted as to who
is who and why the why.
BUT, the film is quite amazing. The worlds created are
fantastic. The effects are stunning. The John Williams score soars. And
Felicity is stellar. We love a good heroine and she sets a great example. Basic
plot summation – rebels are awesome. Leaders are evil and bad. There’s
humor, drama, worry, sorrow – every human emotion possible amidst a lot of
techno gibberish. And yes, we get a hologram effect of early Princess
Leia (the late Carrie Fisher) – rather poignant as she discusses HOPE.
The Star Wars series is like no other – it
truly explores the human spirit and the glory of filmmaking. It’s not too late
to see Rogue One on the big screen. I highly recommend you
go…now. C’mon, it’s winter, it’s cold, you aren’t doing anything…go support
your local theater. Trust me.
They did a good job on it indeed, even if they are cashing in on Star wars haha
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DeleteI actually saw this movie, LOL :) I'm with you, I'm not usually a Star Wars fan and I would have preferred a different movie to see, but hubby likes them so I went with his choice.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed too at how well I enjoyed it. I have to say though at the beginning going from the different places where they were setting the story line, it was a bit confusing, but then it started making sense.
Indeed, a good movie to catch!
betty
Always nice when both enjoy a film. Fun date
DeleteExactly! You have nothing better to do than go see a great movie.
ReplyDeleteI can always make time!
DeleteI've seen it twice! Loved it, and it makes me happy than it stands up in the eyes of someone who's not a huge fan of the franchise. Ah... Carrie Fisher... :-(
ReplyDeleteGlad to support the cause!!
DeleteI haven't seen this. My sons both have. One liked it and one didn't. I'm not a big Star Wars fan either, but maybe I'll give this one a try. Seems like a fun way to spend an afternoon.
ReplyDeleteFelicity Jones is a good actress - raises it up a notch
DeleteMy friends who've seen it, liked it too.
ReplyDeleteand tough to beat the big screen
DeleteI watched it over the winter break, my family are besotted with Star Wars. Liked it much, their world building is a sublime act.
ReplyDeleteBesotted is a good word. I am not there, but I like the creativity
DeleteI don't get to the movies.......not since I was preganant with my second child, but I seem to missing alot by not going.
ReplyDeleteThis seems an extremely good film.
Yvonne.
So much comes quickly to Tv but I like the cinema experience
DeleteI have seen this one...shock, shock, but not at the theater, but on our 'big screen'. Enjoyed the movie, the set, filming and seeing the actors of the original Star Wars. I'm still lost on the back and forth time travel and sometimes who is who, but have always enjoyed all the Star Wars movies. May the Force always be with us as it was with Carrie!
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
Shocked!! Good for you!
DeleteSo glad to hear this movie lived up to the hype. I'll have to see it. I love John William's scores for all of the Star Wars movies. He really captures the essence of what's going on on the screen.
ReplyDeleteHe does soaring music well
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