Great war film set in the Star Wars Universe

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2016)

Rogue One is a war film that is set in the Star Wars universe. Nevertheless, it is a fantastic film overall. It will manage to satisfy both star wars fans and new comers alike.
The actors do a great job of conveying emotions and portray characters that are believable. The music is good but nothing to write home about. But the standout in this film are the action sequences and the cinematography. The action is outstanding and gives me flashes of other great war films. The action scenes are tense, gritty and beautifully shot. The cinematography is excellent. This could be the best looking star wars film yet.
The practical effects are outstanding and makes the film feel like a true Star Wars film. The clever use of CGI, which does not overstay its welcome, is appreciated.
Overall, this film is very strong, technically. It has a good story and enough fan servicing to make Star wars fans see this film a few times.