Much Different But Very Good

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2016)

First, I am a big Star Wars fan. With that said, Rogue One is so different than the other Star Wars movies. This movie did not have the struggle with top rebels or Empire leaders, this is a war movie. There is a plan and you watch the team try to accomplish their mission. I found it to be refreshing and exciting to watch.
The film filled a gap from the first (Episode IV) on how the Alliance acquired the plans to the Death Star to learn how to attack it. I always had a thorn in my side about the weakness they found with the Death Star - that thorn has been removed now.
This is not a jolly adventure, it is more real and serious than previous films. Not much levity, one line here and there. This is more of a dirty, gritty movie.
If you are a Star Wars fan, you will like the film. Even if you had never seen any Star Wars movies, you could still enjoy this film - knowledge of the history is not necessary.
Rate it 8/10 mostly due to action, but the script is solid and the storyline above average. The acting was also good, but not outstanding.