Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

The daughter of an Imperial scientist joins the Rebel Alliance in a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star.

Director:

Gareth Edwards

Writers:

Chris Weitz (screenplay by), Tony Gilroy (screenplay by)

Stars:

Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 24 wins & 80 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Felicity Jones	...	Jyn Erso
Diego Luna	...	Cassian Andor
Alan Tudyk	...	K-2SO
Donnie Yen	...	Chirrut Îmwe
Wen Jiang	...	Baze Malbus
Ben Mendelsohn	...	Orson Krennic
Guy Henry	...	Governor Tarkin
Forest Whitaker	...	Saw Gerrera
Riz Ahmed	...	Bodhi Rook
Mads Mikkelsen	...	Galen Erso
Jimmy Smits	...	Bail Organa
Alistair Petrie	...	General Draven
Genevieve O'Reilly	...	Mon Mothma
Ben Daniels	...	General Merrick
Paul Kasey	...	Admiral Raddus

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

star wars | loss of loved one | female criminal | female prisoner | hatred | 

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Taglines:

Save the Rebellion. Save the dream.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of sci-fi violence and action

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the 3rd "Star Wars" movie in which Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious does not appear. In Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), he is merely mentioned. He also does not appear in Saul Zimet.

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Goofs

When Bodhi's trying to activate the communications tower, his cord gets stuck around some small towers that he would have had to go out of his way to wrap the cord around in the first place, and then in the next shot the devices are replaced by crates and the cord now reaches much further despite still being caught in the same spot.

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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

Hidden in the credits is the title "Keeper of the Holocron." A Holocron is a cube-like artifact used by the Jedi to store information that were first mentioned in the Dark Horse comic book series 'Dark Empire. On the official Star Wars site Leland Chee was in charge of continuity and received the honorary title of 'Keeper of the Holocron'.

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Connections

Referenced in That Star Wars Girl: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Honest Review And Walk Through (2019)

User Reviews

What Star Wars should be.

Yes this review is 2 years after the film's release, but it has to be said that this film is what I hoped all the new Star Wars films would be like. Rouge One to me is the best Star Wars film since the original trilogy. The pace and scripting of the movie are great, The story provide just enough time in each of the characters so that you feel invested in what happens to them, and the script is well written compared to any of the recent Star Wars movies, we even get a droid that gives CP3O a run for his money, providing just enough funny quips to keep the movie light in what to me is one of the darkest Star Wars films since the Empire Strikes Back.

Gareth Edwards has done the Star Wars universe proud, which sadly can't be said for the current mess that Disney has been releasing.

If you haven't managed to catch Rouge One yet, then give it ago as it will take you back to the fun and action of the originals, and also make you believe that the Star Wars franchise can produce something good when placed in the hands of someone who understood what Star Wars means to its loyal fans.

Is it perfect no, but it's dam close for me, so much so that this is the only Star Wars movie i have bought since the original trilogy.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$155,081,681, 18 December 2016

Gross USA:

$532,177,324

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,056,057,720

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Pictures, Allison Shearmur Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

133 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track) DTS (DTS: X) Sonics-DDP IMAX 6-Track Dolby Surround 7.1 Auro 11.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1