Rejoice The Force Is Back-Rogue One Delivers A TKO

Rating: 9/10 (17 December 2016)

Rogue One is such an impressive prequel to A New Hope. The Story centers around Galen Erso( Mads Michelson) who is an Imperial weapons scientist. He is responsible for constructing The Death Star. An Imperial weapon so powerful it has the ability to destroy planets. It gets its power from the planet Jedha. A planet where crystals are mined an used to power the weapon, as well as providing energy to Light sabers. Galin left the Empire to raise his daughter Jyn( Felicity Jones) and spend time with his wife. They live a simple life on Edau, where he farms. When Capt. Orsen Krennic( Ben Mendelson) tracks him down on Edau. He wants Galin to come back with him. Krennic is cold, he kills Galin's wife and Jyn is captured. She is taken to a holding cell, there she will be transported to Wodani. Wodani is an Imperial penal labor camp. On her way there she is rescued by Cassian Andor(Diego Lunas) and his Imperial Droid K-2SO. K-2SO was reprogrammed by the Alliance so he can be a mole on both sides. Cassian has been part of the Alliance ever since he was a kid. When he meets Jyn she tells him that she must meet with the senior council. She gives them what she know about the Death Star and they share what they know. The down side is The senior council will not approve an attack on the Empire.
Jyn and Cassian decide to find other Rebels that will join their mission in findiing the plans that can destroy The Death Star. They travel to several planets. There they meet several people that want to join up to stop the Empire. They will steal the plans that will show a weakness in The Death Star where it can be destroyed. While on Eadu, Jyn discovers Krennic. Who discovers that one member who worked on The Death Star has betrayed him. Galin constructed a fail safe devise that Galin added, thus this helps the rebels. The alliance knows if they get their hands on those plans The Death Star can be Destroyed. Jyn also sees her father and s his demise at the hands of Krennic. She is devastated, but vows to avenge his death by getting those plans.
To get the plans The Rebel Team, A.K.A. Rogue One has to go to Scarif. Scarif is an Oceanic planet which is a high security Imperial Base. Once there a battle ensues and with a stroke of luck the Rebels are able to upload the blueprints of the Death Star. When the plans arrive on Leia's Blockage Runner. While under attack a rebel fighter hands the plans to another fighter. The plans arrive to Princess Leia( Carrie Fisher). Once she sees the plans she discovers there hope in destroying the Empire and their most powerful weapon.
I can't wait until this movie comes out on DVD, hoping for extras. Unlike the weak prequels, the CGI effects in this movie are excellent. Especially with the late great, Peter Cushing(Gov.Tarkin) and a very young Princess Leia( Carrie Fisher). This film is much better than The Force Awakens which I gave a 7/10. There is so much excitement it will keep you glued from the beginning to the end. Ignore the small amount of negative reviews some have expressed,with this film. It has a great cast, excellent story; and beautiful scenery which makes this a hit. Disney did an excellent job with Rogue One. The director ( Gareth Williams) who I'm unfamiliar with Brass to this story. In conclusion, Rogue One is a great introduction to A New Hope.
THX, Kris L. CocKayne