Friday, January 6, 2017

Movie Review Madness - Rogue One

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.


20 comments:

  1. They did a good job on it indeed, even if they are cashing in on Star wars haha

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  2. I 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.

    I 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

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    1. Always nice when both enjoy a film. Fun date

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  3. Exactly! You have nothing better to do than go see a great movie.

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  4. I'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... :-(

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  5. I 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.

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    1. Felicity Jones is a good actress - raises it up a notch

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  6. My friends who've seen it, liked it too.

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  7. I watched it over the winter break, my family are besotted with Star Wars. Liked it much, their world building is a sublime act.

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    1. Besotted is a good word. I am not there, but I like the creativity

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  8. I don't get to the movies.......not since I was preganant with my second child, but I seem to missing alot by not going.
    This seems an extremely good film.

    Yvonne.

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    1. So much comes quickly to Tv but I like the cinema experience

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  9. I 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!
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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  10. So 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.

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