Probably works best for fans, but a well made film in any case

Rating: 8/10 (14 July 2017)

I'm not a big Star Wars fan, especially after RotJ in the 80s, as I haven't seen any of the movies since. However, I remember the big preview for Rogue One peaked my interest so I decided to finally give a new one a chance.
At this point, I don't really see how movies like this can be "original " since I've seen so many of the same stories done before between "father-daughter or father- son" beginnings and as the basis for films. Sure, some things were different in minor ways, but generally that's very familiar at the beginning, so I was like, "I've seen this all before a thousand times".
However, it is a well made movie. Even as someone who hasn't followed the franchise in 25 or more years, I really liked the visuals, score, and the action scenes were good. It was a bit "uneven" throughout in quality, but it did reach enough good moments. The end was great.
Still, without being an avid fan and follower, I don't see how I can call this a great film. If I was a fan, maybe I could, but I can say that it is a good film and it was fun to break the ice and catch up after all these years having missed the new ones. I'll be watching in the Force Awakens, which has higher ratings on most review sites, next.
8/10