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Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed SOLO. Granted, I went in with very low expectations, but it was a load of fun.
It wasn't perfect. The first half of the movie has some gaping plot holes and leaps in logic that still have me scratching my head. The film's McGuffin in particular is super weak, and Act 1's big action sequence makes no sense at all.
Dialogue in the first half is also REALLY bad. STAR WARS is infamous for bad dialogue, but considering this was written by Kasdan, I was a little stunned at how amateurish a lot of the first half's dialogue was. Characters constantly explained to each other things they both already knew simply so the audience gets the info. "Han, we have to get X so that we can get off this planet and live happily ever after!" "Yeah, but X is guarded by Y and if they catch us we're dead." Thank you, Darth Obvious.
The story's main villain isn't bad. He's just ... bland. No criticism of Paul Bettany, but it's really obvious this character came in and was thrown together last minute. Bettany is doing his best, but the script and design aren't giving him much to work with.
But the rest of the movie was good enough to make up for those weaknesses.
Alden Ehrenreich is good in the role. No, he isn't doing a Harrison Ford impression. Nor should he. He's playing young Han, and he does it well.
Chewbacca is great, and his entrance is fantastic. By far the highlight of Act 1.
The music is really, really good, much to my surprise. I was a little disappointed in ROGUE ONE's music, which was mostly serviceable if bland filler. SOLO's score has many memorable bits. Besides the usual STAR WARS themes we all know, there are moments of a children's choir and A LOT more percussion than has ever been in a SW movie.
Act 3 is where the movie finally takes off and shines. The last half hour in particular really nail the Western homage than a Han Solo movie should.
The movie LOOKS fantastic. Yeah, Corellia is an obvious BLADE RUNNER rip-off, but if you're gonna steal, at least steal from the best. Well done. The other planets are great too. There are many shots in this movie that are genuinely beautiful and reminded me of the more spectacular New Zealand scenes in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Other FYI ...
There is no after credits scene. You can get up and leave unless you enjoy reading credits.
Yes, there is a surprise appearance of a known character from previous movies that is pretty obviously setting up a sequel. But it's not the character the online rumor mill has been spouting. Granted, I saw this movie with a theater full of STAR WARS nerds, but there was an collective gasp and moments of applause when this character appeared.
Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed SOLO. Granted, I went in with very low expectations, but it was a load of fun.
It wasn't perfect. The first half of the movie has some gaping plot holes and leaps in logic that still have me scratching my head. The film's McGuffin in particular is super weak, and Act 1's big action sequence makes no sense at all.
Dialogue in the first half is also REALLY bad. STAR WARS is infamous for bad dialogue, but considering this was written by Kasdan, I was a little stunned at how amateurish a lot of the first half's dialogue was. Characters constantly explained to each other things they both already knew simply so the audience gets the info. "Han, we have to get X so that we can get off this planet and live happily ever after!" "Yeah, but X is guarded by Y and if they catch us we're dead." Thank you, Darth Obvious.
The story's main villain isn't bad. He's just ... bland. No criticism of Paul Bettany, but it's really obvious this character came in and was thrown together last minute. Bettany is doing his best, but the script and design aren't giving him much to work with.
But the rest of the movie was good enough to make up for those weaknesses.
Alden Ehrenreich is good in the role. No, he isn't doing a Harrison Ford impression. Nor should he. He's playing young Han, and he does it well.
Chewbacca is great, and his entrance is fantastic. By far the highlight of Act 1.
The music is really, really good, much to my surprise. I was a little disappointed in ROGUE ONE's music, which was mostly serviceable if bland filler. SOLO's score has many memorable bits. Besides the usual STAR WARS themes we all know, there are moments of a children's choir and A LOT more percussion than has ever been in a SW movie.
Act 3 is where the movie finally takes off and shines. The last half hour in particular really nail the Western homage than a Han Solo movie should.
The movie LOOKS fantastic. Yeah, Corellia is an obvious BLADE RUNNER rip-off, but if you're gonna steal, at least steal from the best. Well done. The other planets are great too. There are many shots in this movie that are genuinely beautiful and reminded me of the more spectacular New Zealand scenes in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Other FYI ...
There is no after credits scene. You can get up and leave unless you enjoy reading credits.
Yes, there is a surprise appearance of a known character from previous movies that is pretty obviously setting up a sequel. But it's not the character the online rumor mill has been spouting. Granted, I saw this movie with a theater full of STAR WARS nerds, but there was an collective gasp and moments of applause when this character appeared.
Heh. No. But that part is played entirely for comic relief. In fact, it's so over the top that I think it was poking fun at the SJWs. I'm curious to see if they're canny enough to get the joke. I doubt it. SJWs aren't exactly known for their sense of humor.
heh. No. But that part is played entirely for comic relief. In fact, it's so over the top that i think it was poking fun at the sjws. I'm curious to see if they're canny enough to get the joke. I doubt it. Sjws aren't exactly known for their sense of humor.
Heh. No. But that part is played entirely for comic relief. In fact, it's so over the top that I think it was poking fun at the SJWs. I'm curious to see if they're canny enough to get the joke. I doubt it. SJWs aren't exactly known for their sense of humor.
I wouldn't be surprised if SJWs fall prey to the Archie Bunker Syndrome. But...there is also another trope they claim typical of a male director--the same one they're upset about with Deadpool 2--and that will clue them in.
Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed SOLO. Granted, I went in with very low expectations, but it was a load of fun.
Yes, it actually was. It was a serviceable heist movie.
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Yes, there is a surprise appearance of a known character from previous movies that is pretty obviously setting up a sequel. But it's not the character the online rumor mill has been spouting. Granted, I saw this movie with a theater full of STAR WARS nerds, but there was an collective gasp and moments of applause when this character appeared.
Which one are you talking about?
Umm. Well, if there was applause, it must have been the first one.
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