One Word: Underwhelming.

Rating: 6/10 (17 December 2016)

A rather formulaic, dull epic that is a regular paint by numbers film as we have been here before countless times. Still, a couple of great cameos dating to previous Star Wars films are memorable and enjoyable. The only likable or interesting characters here are Director Orson Krennick played by the always effective Ben Mendelsohn, Galen Erso played by "Hannibal" star Mads Mikkelsen & a very sarcastic, dry imperial droid voiced by Alan Tudyk of "Firefly" fame. Personally I would have liked less dull action battles and some better written, more fleshed out characters, but at least we have Krennick even though he sadly is not given much to do. If you have seen the previous 7 films you will most likely be disappointed unless of a younger age, or know what will happen well before it happens. Sometimes it can be fun, but here it is often tedious and annoying. However, take what little enjoyable parts you can and enjoy the last minute, which is great. Could've been a lot better but is decent considering the fact there is not a ton to the plot, so make do with what you have.