I can't WAIT for Rogue Two!!!

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2016)

Not because I know a lot of Bothans will die in it, but this movie was AMAZING! This was the Star Wars entertainment we have been waiting for at the movies. And I say 'at' the movies, because this movie deserves the big screen and Dolby. 3D isn't necessary, but it's a theater experience.
The visuals are outstanding, and the story is compelling, although we all know the outcome. And the final scene with Vader is now one of my all-time favorite Star Wars scenes.
On the downside, I am a little confused to the point of Stormtrooper armor. If troopers can be beaten with a stick, then what is the point of the helmet? We've also been told that they can't filter toxins, just smoke. And they clearly don't have any aiming assistance software. And the breastplates don't seem to stop blaster fire, so ... why are they wearing it? On that note, finally seeing some dirty Stormtrooper armor was kind of cool, as was some of the other sets of armor.
The music wasn't John Williams. And those are my only two complaints.
Everything else was awesome. I have a new favorite droid, and the new spacecraft were really cool, and well used. Also, it makes sense why they aren't present in the next 3 movies. The locales are very Star Wars-esque, and the fighting finally feels like this franchise should be named as it is.
If you are a Star Wars fan, you want and need to see this movie. If you aren't, then ... we aren't of like minds, and
Anyway, I rank this movie third in the series, and I have very high hopes for further Star Wars stories.