I like it better the more I see it.

Rating: 9/10 (14 September 2019)

Not sure whether it posted or not, but I wrote a positive review a few days ago and watched Rogue One again since then and I respect it even more. RE watchability is a sign of a great work. Mediocre oeuvres almost always lose their shine after repeated experiences.
One negative remark then all positive. It's an epidemic in movies today that important lines or character introductions receive muddled and often muddied treatment. At home, one can repeat or use subtitles, but in the cinema if one doesn't understand a line because the actor raced through it or the sound guys added so much atmosphere noise that the viewer missed info. This combined with Star Wars tendency to cast guys with thick accents means the first time viewer may be wondering what's going on. The names are fanciful and unfamiliar and then the movie often lacks scenes firmly establishing identities. I know some hate when exposition is too obvious, but it's their job to find graceful ways to do it. Characters are talking about Cassian and I had no idea who he was until much later cuz I don't remember the ID scene. Maybe it's there and I'll see it the 3rd time. I saw Star Wars in 1977 and I understood what was going on, and I was an easily distracted kid. Very different with Rogue One: Riz Ahmed raced through his crucial lines about being an Imperial pilot defector with plans to hand over to Saw so fast, I had to rewind.
I don't watch nearly a many movies as most folks, but I see enough to know I'm sick of CGI. Rogue One had just the right amount and use. It was never annoying or excessive IMO. My first review stated I wish for a better score. The second time I listened more carefully realizing Michael Giacchino was responsible and I have great respect for him. I think he could have equaled or rivaled John Williams ,but I suspect he may have held back. Just a theory, No factual basis.
I miss the cast. I so wish they didn't have to die. I remember not giving a s--t whether Qui Gon? Liam Neeson died. I still don't care about Re or Kylo, but I hated to see this bunch of heros die. I like them a lot more than the people in the other Disney StarWars films.Their humor and lack of stiffness recalled the rapport entre les i.e. the rapport among the '77-'83 cast.