Rogue One puts the War in Star Wars

Rating: 9/10 (26 December 2016)

The title of the movie didn't grab my attention as I thought it should have. And seeing that the trailer suggested no light-sabre battles was a bit of a let down as well. But being a true Star Wars fan, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and checked it out. And It Blew Me Away! This is probably the first film that showed the actual struggle that the Rebel Alliance were facing while battling the Empire. This film feels more like a war movie, rather than a space adventure saga, which is probably one of the points that may discourage some SW fans. It has a darker tone and intense battle sequences, but I thought it was a different but refreshing take on the saga. As it ties in with Episode IV: A New Hope, one of the main themes is Hope, to hope beyond hope and to never give up. Being one who's watched all the films in the saga, read the comics, stories and literature of the Expanded Universe, and played the games, I really enjoyed Rogue One,
I suggest you watch the film and judge it for yourself!