Three decades after the Empire's defeat, a new threat arises in the militant First Order. Stormtrooper defector Finn and the scavenger Rey are caught up in the Resistance's search for the missing Luke Skywalker.
Three years into the Clone Wars, the Jedi rescue Palpatine from Count Dooku. As Obi-wan pursues a new threat, Anakin acts as a double agent between the Jedi Council and Palpatine and is lured into a sinister plan to rule the galaxy.
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order.
After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy a more powerful Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap.
Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their old glory.
Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-wan Kenobi investigates an assassination attempt on the Senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.
After the rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader.
All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super weapon, the Death Star. Once a possible weakness in its construction is uncovered, the Rebel Alliance must set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. The future of the entire galaxy now rests upon its success.Written by
Ryan Cullmann
Saw Gerrera's line, "What will you become?" that was used in the trailer was improvised by Forest Whitaker. See more »
Goofs
When the Imperial officers in the main tower see the explosions on the landing pads, the sound reaches them simultaneously. The distant landing pads are about a kilometer or so from the main tower, so there should have been a brief delay of a few seconds before the sound reaches them. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
[an Imperial space shuttle flies towards a farm in Lah'mu and over a young Jyn running scared upon seeing it]
Young Jyn:
[entering her house]
Mama?
Lyra Erso:
We know.
Galen Erso:
Jyn, gather your things. It's time.
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Crazy Credits
After the credits are done, there is a snippet of Luke Skywalker's theme. See more »
I've just returned from the midnight showing of Rogue One here in the UK. I was slightly sceptical after watching Force Awakens, while enjoyed FA it did lack teeth and flesh.
Rogue one was a great prequel to New Hope.
We know that Princess Leigh had the death star plans but how did she get them ??.
Well now we know.
A few minutes into the film I felt disappointed that there was no Star Wars theme or rolling credits. Once I got past this the film started coming to life and put you right into the star wars universe.
There were nudges to the originals everywhere, old characters from New Hope were brought to live to return to the big screen.
There was plenty of visual eye candy here and a climactic ending that was truly stunning. I want to watch it again to see all the little details.
This is a dark and emotional film compared to others but it has its light hearted moments also.
Without giving too much away we follow a rag tag bunch fighting against the Empire and Lord Vader. A lost girl, a rebel agent, a defector, a novice trainee of the force, a hot shot gunner and a reprogrammed imperial robot. Alongside the rebel alliance they discover the existence of the Empires latest super weapon and must a find a way to destroy it.
The Bad -
1.Some of the dialogue is wooden but this goes for all Star Wars film.
2. There is a lull in action about midway through and the dark scenes at this point may bore some people.
3. No Jedi
The Good -
1. Amazing climactic ending a real visual treat.
2. Ties in really well to New Hope.
3. Interesting characters not your typical heroes which makes them more interesting.
4. I got emotional at the end x
If your a fan of the originals then don't miss this film. My Star Wars marathon just got better ( and bigger )
8/10 xx
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I've just returned from the midnight showing of Rogue One here in the UK. I was slightly sceptical after watching Force Awakens, while enjoyed FA it did lack teeth and flesh.
Rogue one was a great prequel to New Hope.
We know that Princess Leigh had the death star plans but how did she get them ??.
Well now we know.
A few minutes into the film I felt disappointed that there was no Star Wars theme or rolling credits. Once I got past this the film started coming to life and put you right into the star wars universe.
There were nudges to the originals everywhere, old characters from New Hope were brought to live to return to the big screen.
There was plenty of visual eye candy here and a climactic ending that was truly stunning. I want to watch it again to see all the little details.
This is a dark and emotional film compared to others but it has its light hearted moments also.
Without giving too much away we follow a rag tag bunch fighting against the Empire and Lord Vader. A lost girl, a rebel agent, a defector, a novice trainee of the force, a hot shot gunner and a reprogrammed imperial robot. Alongside the rebel alliance they discover the existence of the Empires latest super weapon and must a find a way to destroy it.
The Bad -
1.Some of the dialogue is wooden but this goes for all Star Wars film.
2. There is a lull in action about midway through and the dark scenes at this point may bore some people.
3. No Jedi
The Good -
1. Amazing climactic ending a real visual treat.
2. Ties in really well to New Hope.
3. Interesting characters not your typical heroes which makes them more interesting.
4. I got emotional at the end x
If your a fan of the originals then don't miss this film. My Star Wars marathon just got better ( and bigger )
8/10 xx