R1 pays homage to the original trilogy with style!

Rating: 10/10 (8 April 2018)

You only truly know how good a film is as time passes by and after it has been rewatched many times.
This will prove to be the case with this film just as it did with The Empire Strikes Back which wasn't initially held in the high regard that it is today.
Rogue One makes you care about the characters to the point that despite knowing of there impending sacrifice you still get upset when they perish in the melee of the final battle.
It also pays tribute to the classic ships and some original cast members including those fringe rebel pilots while introducing new droids, ships and of course the very cool Deathtroopers to ensure that there is still something new to see and for Disney to market.
The acting is absolutely first class in what is a complimentary SW instalment explaining and tying everything together to perfection as a lead-in to A New Hope and the original trilogy that everyone knows and loves.
I can only hope for more Anthology films like this as the Last Jedi and new trilogy has left me disappointed.
Rian Johnson could learn a lot on how to direct here.