Exceeded all expectations, even after the big twist was spoiled for me. I genuinely loved it, and it delivered without even trying.
Lots of great actors for an enjoyable movie, totally uninspired but good.
First of all, it is not like other Star Wars movies. if you like the "Indiana Jones" like movies, with some mix of adventure, fun, and action, with little drama and romance parts you will be pleased to see the new/old Han Solo and his pack. :)
I have to admit, I was unsure about this film before going in. Why? Director Ron Howard. While he's the director of some near classics, Rush and Parenthood, he's also the bland and workmanlike director of the crap that is the Da Vinci Code borefest. So was he the man for a Star Wars movie? To be honest, it wasn't as boring as I expected (sorry Ron), but it did little to stand out either. It ticked all the boxes we expect from the story - Han meets Chewie; Han does the Kessel Run; Han wins the Falcon - and while fun, it was a tad predictable. However, Alden did a great job as Han, and Donald Glover absolutely nailed the part of Lando. The action was good, though there was sometimes too much of it, and I wished it would slow down a little to delve further into Han's backstory. I was tired while watching the film, so my overall opinion may change, and admittedly, I would like to see more of Han Junior in future films, not that this is likely to happen.
Oh, and I was split down the middle about the return of a classic Star Wars character, though it did add some intrigue within the overall Star Wars universe.
"I thought we were in trouble there for a second, but it's fine. We're fine."
That is exactly what this movie is, could of been a huge bust with all the problems it had behind the scenes but it ends up a totally serviceable Star Wars movie. I really wish I could see what Lord and Miller would of done with this. Alden Ehrenreich is decent but no Harrison Ford, it could of been a lot worse. Donald Glover is great and there is not enough screen time for him but sometimes he felt a little off. Maybe that's just me and maybe after I see it again it will go away. Everyone else is fine except L3-37, she was super annoying. The story is predictable but also a little unexpected at the same time. Most of the action is good. The cinematography is ok but some of the movie was way too dark. The best thing about this movie is that it is a Star Wars movie and it has that world to reference and expand on. If this was just another sci fi movie it would be really mediocre.
THERE WERE WAY TOO MANY SHOTS OF THE GOLD DICE, WE GET IT GIVE IT A REST!
1st half: boring... slow... predictable... stupid
2nd half well not even the 2nd half the 3rd act is much better but the movie as a whole could be described as medicore - 6.6/10.
This movie has been a huge surprise after all the controversy it had. The characters were incredibly well writen by the Kasdans and the humor was just on point. The plot, despite the fact that it was a bit predictable, is very consistent.
On the other hand, Alden actually nailed the performance. Many gestures and expressions feel as something Harrison Ford's Han Solo would do.
The best part of the movie is without any doubt the worldbuilding and the countless references to both The Clone Wars series and other Star Wars movies. And well, that little cameo at the end... BREATHTAKING
Honestly, it's a really good film. It's got great action, great dialogue (oh how I wish Lord & Miller were still on board) and just because you can kind of guess the outcome, what with it being Solo's origins, that doesn't mean the film can't surprise you on the way.
I only have a few negatives, actually. L3 was a little much, it doesn't help that you end up inevitably comparing her to the outstanding K2SO from Rogue One and of course, K2 is better. Paul Bettany tries, god bless him, I know his character is more efficient/ruthless than evil but he's just too nice to really pull it off. It's not a mark against him, but I guess rather the casting? Finally, I guess the score could have been better, but I did like the little moments of classic score when significant events happen (i.e. seeing the Falcon the first time).
All in all, yeah it's mostly predictable (I really want to go see this with someone who hasn't seen Clone Wars/Rebels to see their reaction to that moment), but it's a damn fun ride.
(It's 9 on here, but I guess it's more an 8.5 realistically, it'd round down to 4 if it was out of 5 stars, basically).
I think this is the worst Star Wars film, but I still love it. If you're putting fun characters with dreams on screen, you can't go too wrong in my books.
great film, great cast, great story dont see why anybody is being negative about it
I just stepped out of the theatre and I'm ready to write this review for you all. So, let me start off by saying, this movie is nothing like the other Star Wars movies. I was expecting something like Rogue One, but as soon as they started making jokes I knew it was going to be something different. I liked it though, I did. It was action packed, quite funny and a bit romantic. I dig it. The action scenes were probably my favourite thing about this movie, those were very well done.
Alden Ehrenreich did Han Solo proud. I didn't really know the actor before this, but he's good! Sometimes it almost felt like I was listening to Harrison Ford. It was great to see him and Chewbacca together en find out how their relationship started in the first place. I really enjoyed seeing them bonding and all that. Woody Harrelson never ceases to amaze me, to be honest. He is a brilliant actor if you ask me. I felt like his character stayed a bit in the background throughout the movie but I think Tobias Beckett sure made an impact on Han. Talking about making an impact, let talk about Qi'Ra (probably the coolest way to write Kyra). First off, I adore Emilia Clarke. I think she's a great actress and she's absolutely gorgeous. I had to get used to the idea of her in a space movie but she did very well. Her character is still a bit of a blur, to be honest, but I think Qi'Ra could be an interesting character to explore further. Donald Glover as Lando is perfectly cast. They truly did a great job. My brother said, "I thought he was the son of the original Lando". I think when people say that, you've done a pretty great job. I liked L3 as well, she was a bit much sometimes but she brought some humour to the movie.
Overall it sure was a fun movie to watch. It all looked very beautiful and the special effects were great. The only thing that bothered me was some of the creatures they created. I think they could've been "more real". I don't know if that makes sense, but maybe you notice it too when you're watching the movie. It could also just be me, I don't know, it confuses me a bit. I really liked getting a glimpse of Chewbacca's story and a closer look at the Millenium Falcon. That's one great ship with way too many buttons, isn't it?
I enjoyed Solo: A Star Wars Story and I'm going to rate it with a solid 7. I'm pretty sure there's more where this movie came from so I will be waiting patiently till then.
While it's frequently visually stunning, it remains overall uninspired. Not a lot is wrong with Han Solo but not enough is right.
They should have let Lord and Miller do their thing.
This is perfectly adequate.
Fine acting (not really Emilia Clarke’s best performance), fine characters (the droid’s annoying as shit though), fine story (if a little predictable in the third act), fine music, fine comedy and dialogue, it serves perfectly fine as a set up for Han’s character in A New Hope, it’s all fine.
The visuals are a bit … much, it almost looks like black and white photography at times, but there are also times where it looks fantastic.
Still, I don’t get why this easy going and light Star Wars film is presented as if its Lord of the Rings.
The set pieces are very well executed, I love the train heist and Kessel Run in particular, which in the end makes it a mild recommendation.
5.5/10
Presumably we will finally find out what that "Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs" BS is all about? :-D
Shout by Tim KretschmannBlockedParent2018-05-26T14:29:40Z
Solo is a return to an ADVENTURE film as opposed to the political thrillers and war films the Star Wars flicks became in the prequels and Rogue One. Some folks don't want this, so I see, on the internet. Well, this is exactly what I wanted. I never really needed to see how Han met Chewie or Lando. I never needed to see the card game where Han won the Millenium Falcon. I didn't need to see the Kessel Run. What I did want to see, and I got here, was a good action film set in Star Wars universe with fun and (mostly) likeable characters and a villain to snarl at. It's a good time and fun. 8/10