Star Wars Back to form

Rating: 7/10 (25 December 2016)

Having been thrilled by the original Star Wars movies (Episodes 4-6) in my youth I wasn't alone in being disappointed by the return of the franchise for Episodes 1-3. Last years Episode 7 was a return to form and delighted to say that Rogue One is another blast of escapism at it's best.
I thought this was Episode 8 beforehand, but it actually fits between episodes 3 and 4. It fleshes out one of the plot lines that is in the original Star Wars movie. We also get tantalising glimpses of many of the characters.
The main story line concerns Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) who is the daughter of one of the chief architects in the construction of the death star. She is charged with stealing the plans to the death star. Jones is excellent in the lead role and after the feisty Rey in episode 1 it is good to see female characters getting screen time.
The movie has the same sense of fun and adventure as the main Star Wars movies. It doesn't feel like an exercise to make easy money and for that we should be grateful. If you love the Star Wars movies you will love Rogue One.