The new and improved Star Wars prequel

Rating: 9/10 (27 December 2016)

After The Force Awakens, I was keeping a vigilant eye for the newest Star Wars films from Disney. Different directors would tackle different films, and it would be a new era for Lucasfilm. First there was The Force Awakens, which was fun, if not better than the original trilogy. I enjoyed it, but it felt like a retread of A New Hope.
Then came Rogue One.
A compelling setup before the very first Star Wars film, it tells us about the origins of the Death Star and the mission to steal its plans. New characters and new worlds are featured, and it shows traces of the original trilogy we all know and love. Lots of action, and not Jedi-centered. Star Wars is more than just the Jedi and the Skywalkers. It's about war and conflict, and intergalactic battles. And this movie delivered.
Don't miss it!