Finished Rogue One about an hour ago and I liked this movie a lot more than I did the first time. I can’t really go into detail about this movie after two viewings so here are things I liked and didn’t like about the film
Good:
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Top notch cinematography
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The plot and small things like the Cassian killing Galen thing
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Force abilties are only used in one scene
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Ties in perfectly with STAR WARS
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Fun and energetic (especially the 3rd act)
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Mostly amazing CGI
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Funnier than expected
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Vader was used sparringly and effectively (though this comes at a price)
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New and interesting ship and Trooper designs
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Felt like a war movie/grittier side of the Galactic Civil War
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Director Krennic was an interesting villain and got a very just death
Bad:
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1st act was kind of disjointed
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Most of the Rogue One crew lack real depth
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CGI Leia and Tarkin
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Vader should have had Tarkin’s role
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Soundtrack is uninspired and hardly has any noteworthy moments
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The effects of the reshoots is very apparent as there are a few lines that were in the trailer but were not in the film. The most important one being Krennic calling the Death’s Star’s power immeasurable.
All in all this a great film and will be accompanying any Star Wars marathon I have.
8/10