Best since Empire!

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2016)

This is my first review on IMDb, here goes nothing!
The bottom line is that Rogue One captures the essence of the Rebellion. The spirit, sacrifices and urgency of events are serious and as a watcher of the film, you do feel connected to the characters and their cause in fighting the Empire.
This film to me was finally a return back to the gritty, believable elements that my personal favorite Empire Strikes Back, and A New Hope covered so well. The characters, there actions and the feel of the film was realistic and natural. It was not forced (no pun intended!!), gimmicky or glossed over with that Disney type feel so nobody's feelings are hurt. Even the comic relief is delivered in a very believable, well thought out way.
I hope they don't change the Rogue series formula! Great job by everyone involved to keep to the true roots of the original Star Wars films.
If you liked the original Star Wars Movie "A New Hope", and felt for each of the Rebellion Pilots (such as Red Leader) as they attacked the Death Star, you will love Rogue One! If you liked Empire Strikes Back and felt for the Rebellion fighters on Hoth (such as Dak Ralter), you will love Rogue One! Finally, a film fully dedicated to the "normal" men & women of the rebellion. Enjoy!