# Because i am fantastic.
# Director Wes Craven released his film The Hills Have Eyes.
# Star Wars was released, changing science fiction films history.
Let´s stop right here for a moment, and focus on Star Wars. The 1977 film, directed by George Lucas, became one of the most biggest science fiction films in box office history. Not only was the film really well made, it also had some really great original characters. The film have a very majestic story, where especially Luke Skywalker is forced to face reality. 3 years later we got the sequel The Empire Strikes Back, a film that is the best of the Star Wars films from director George Lucas. It is darker, with even bigger special effects, massive action scenes, and with some really good acting included. Here we were also introduced to Yoda, who train Luke Skywalker to become a Jedi. 3 years later we got the next chapter called The Return Of The Jedi. Not the best of the Star Wars films, but still really entertaining and filled with plenty of solid action scenes. After the 80´s it seemed as Star Wars would not return, and we did not see any films coming out for a long time. Not until the end of the 90´s, when director George Lucas revealed that 3 films are going to be released. Fans were really excited, and happy to see Star Wars return to the big screen. And in 1999, we got Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the story of how Anakin Skywalker worked his way to become a Jedi knight. For us who remember seeing this film in theatres back then, most fans were disappointed. I have seen the film recently again, and i still feel that it is not as good as the old films. Mainly because the film felt too childish, and way too silly in some scenes. The sequels Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith was an improvement from chapter 1. Revenge Of The Sith actually managed to bring some more darkness into the Star Wars world, and this was what we needed. After a long break, and George Lucas told everyone he would not direct another Star Wars film, no one really knew what would happen. Until we got the news that director J.J Abrams ( director of 2 of the latest Star Trek films ), would direct the new Star Wars film, simply called The Force Awakens. As the film finally hit theatres, i had to see it in 3D, and i had a really good time. This was more a traditional Star Wars film, with so many classic characters. And then, not long after the premiere, we found out another Star Wars story was coming out. But not a sequel to The Force Awakens, this would be a different story of Star Wars. After the first trailer of Rouge One was released, i found myself applauding in front of the computer. This looked like another fun ride in the universe of Star Wars. I finally went to see the film in 3D, hoping i would hug everyone of joy of the experience. Is this Star Wars story another worthy release to the franchise, or should the film company Walt Disney Studios have focused on the sequel to The Force Awakens instead ?
Research scientist Galen Erso ( Mads Mikkelsen ) and his family, are hiding on the planet Lah´mu when Imperial weapons developer Orson Krennic ( Ben Mendelsohn ) arrives. Orson needs Galen to finish building the Death Star. It all ends with Galen´s wife Lyla Erso ( Valene Kane ) being killed, while their daughter Jyn escape and is taken to safety by Rebel extremist Saw Gererra ( Forest Whitaker ). 15 years later, cargo pilot Bodhi Rook ( Riz Ahmed ) defects from the Empire, smuggling a holographic from Galen to Gererra, on the desert moon Jehda. Rebel officer Cassian Andor ( Diego Luna ) free Jyn Erso ( Felicity Jones ) from an Imperial labor camp at Wobani, before taking her to their Rebel leaders. She is told to find and rescue Galen. The Rebel Leaders need information on the Death Star. Gerarra shows Jyn a message from Galen, where he reveal that he built a vulnerability into The Death Star, and ask them to retrieve the schematics from a high-security Imperial data on the planet Scarif. The Death Star is prepared to wipe out the city of Jehda's capital. As the attack us carried out, Jyn manage to survive, but it is clear that Darth Wader ( Spencer Wilding and Daniel Naprous ) know that the rebels are planning to attack the Death Star.
One of the things that first strikes me, is that Rouge One is much darker, than some of the other Star Wars films. And i think that there might be a tone of The Empire Strikes Back in this film. Those of you who remember that film, probably remember that it was different from the 1977 film. This is exactly what Rouge One is also, different but still epic. You will notice that the characters from Star Wars are not around in this story, except for a few ones, that´s because this is not the same story of Luke Skywalker. But that´s ok, because the main focus should be what this film manage to do. If you love the Star Wars franchise, i know you will enjoy Rouge One as well. There are plenty of cool characters, fantastic special effects, and of course some really good acting included. One of my personal favourite characters in Rouge One, is Orson Krennic, played really well by actor Ben Mendelsohn ( i really hope you have seen him do a fantastic performance in Mississippi Grind ). The character Orson is heartless, selfish, and evil, and Ben Mendelsohn manage to show this through his acting. Felicity Jones is also very good as Jyn Erso. She is rough, intelligent, and tries to handle every complicated situation. Nice to see Forest Whitaker here as well. Maybe not his strongest performance, but i still think he fits the character of Saw Gerarra. Mads Mikkelsen is also here, for a short time also. That is too bad, because something tells me that he should have had more scenes. I would have liked to know more about his character Galen Erso. Rouge One manage to find it´s place in the Star Wars universe, and there is plenty of good stuff here to be found. Especially when the battles between good and evil takes off. The CGI effects in space looks fantastic, and i will say that the CGI and digitally-repurposed-archive footage of Peter Cushing looks amazing. Almost as you can see him standing there. Director Gareth Edwards, known for his films Monsters, and the Godzilla remake, have managed to make a Star Wars film that goes back to the roots of the classic concept. He manage to throw in a lot of the ingredients that fans want to see, and he also manage to give us some other treats along the way. From a technically perspective, director Gareth Edwards proves himself to be a very effective science fiction story teller. I am very pleased about one certain detail, that he choosed to bring back Walkers to the battle scenes. A simple detail, but nostalgic. If you enjoy all the Star Wars films, then you are going to love Rogue One guaranteed. There is something for everyone in here, and that is a very good sign. Excuse me a moment, Jehovas Witnesses are attacking again, time to bring out my laser sword.
Rating: DDDD
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