Commander Orson Krennic), but it certainly does have a sense of humor that derives organically. Audiences definitely won't be laughing whenever the Empire is flexing its muscles (or really during any scene featuring Ben Mendelsohn's intimidating Lt. While Star Wars has notoriously always operated in black and white morality - the Rebels purely representing good, and the Empire evil -the Rogue One script by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy introduces important grey areas that emerge naturally from the reality of the subject matter, and effectively add depth to the characters and the stakes of their mission.Īll of this may seem to point to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story being an entirely bleak affair, but working to measure tone is actually yet another one of the movie's strengths. Instrumental in this is Rogue One's new ensemble of protagonists - none of whom have any direct connections to previously established heroes (which is incredibly important within trying to open up the universe beyond the Skywalker clan). Star Wars (XBox One) at Amazon for $11.35.
It's a film that introduces exciting original characters, worlds and ideas while also managing to give us some of the best Darth Vader material that we've ever seen.
The combination not only lends itself to a thrilling, fun and dark narrative that is full of legitimate surprises, but even allows the introduction of elements and details that actually make its predecessors stronger. Expanding a single line from the opening crawl of A New Hope, Rogue One tells the tale of the rebel spies who stole the original plans for the Death Star, all while putting a much heavier emphasis on the "Wars" aspect of Star Wars and exploring a gritty, more realistic feel. Finding the balance between the old and new within Rogue One starts with its conceit and approach, magnifying a story audiences think they already know with an aesthetic that's fresh within this franchise.
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