George Lucas directed this movie ( there is no other explanation )

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2016)

After the total train wreck of Harry Potter - Star wars cross over that was Episode 7 this was the star wars movie that put the smile back on my face.
The only explanation I have is that George Lucas has locked up Gareth Edwards in a closet, gathered several actors from Episode 3 ( Senator Bail Organa ) and 4 ( Grand Moff Tarkin ) and directed this.
This movie is such a great mix between Episode 3 and 4 ( both directed by Lucas ). A note to the prequel trilogy haters who didn't liked the detailed political talk, well it's back in this movie and that makes it even more good, because it actually explains all the stuff that is happening.
Ship and location designs are again all Lucas and look a lot like in the prequel trilogy. Unpolished and raw like Tatooine and polished like Coruscant great mix.
Also this movie really shows why there is a rebellion against the Empire. The repression of the Empire is shown in all it's anti-glory. Seeing Darth Vader again is such a great experience. The most memorable characters of the movie is in my opinion is Chirrut Îmwe and the very sarcastic android voiced by Alan Tudyk
Can't wait for this movie to be released on Blu-ray because watching this and immediately afterwards Episode 4 will be quite the experience and I will just pretend episode 7 never happened.