There was nothing Rogue about this film - it truly belongs and adds depth to a promising Disney Star Wars universe.

Rating: 8/10 (4 January 2017)

I very rarely write reviews. The film has to either be so horribly tragic - enough to warrant warning people off, or a film that transcends a conventional movie experience. Thankfully, Roque One is the latter.
Firstly I will clarify this; Roque One has some flaws. They're not glaring, but they are there. But at no point during the film did I pause and explicitly curse "why the f*** did that just happen?!". Just the inevitable Jame's Bond-esque bullet dodging (or in this case, laser dodging) amongst a couple of other minor things.
Anyway, moving on.
If you are a moderate to extreme hardcore Star Wars fan, this film is emotional and nostalgic, and something which I think we needed (especially after the three initial prequels). It really is. And the reason I say this film transcends a conventional movie experience is because this film bridges the gap on so many levels leading up to episode IV. It makes you feel the pain, despair, loss and the sacrifice it took to kick start the demise of the Empire. It's a film that isn't just a throwback trying to milk the cash cow Star Wars franchise. It's a film that adds real depth and context, and at least for me, immersed me more into the Empire versus the Rebel Alliance than I ever expected.
Without going off on too much of a tangent, we live in politically unstable times. This is a film that myself, and I believe many people will be able to relate to - because a large aspect of the film (and the original Star Wars films) is fighting the establishment and fighting against oppression. Rogue One captured the pure emotion, desperation and anger of the small people fighting against the immovable object. it was beautiful.
Without giving any spoilers away, there were some moments in the film which I think would bring a tear to the eyes of any legitimate Star Wars fan.
To sum up... a truly nostalgic and emotional film, and everything that I could have hoped for in a meaningful Star Wars story. This is the film we should have had instead of Episodes I-III.