The world premiere for the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was held in Los Angeles on Saturday night (or rather, the early hours of Sunday morning for the rest of us in sensible time zones). While reviews are still embargoed, the press were allowed to share their reactions on social media. Are you ready for the hype?
So far, the mini reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with most critics stating Rogue One has far exceeded even the highest of expectations. It’s gritty, intense, and will grip you from the moment the movie starts to the very end. Here are some tweets to whet your appetite.
Star Wars fans will be very happy with #RogueOne. It’s fun, action packed, doesn’t feel neutered by reshoots. Donnie Yen and K2so standouts.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) December 11, 2016
ROGUE ONE had me from the opening to the very end. Incredible action mixed with a script fans are going to love. Going to make people happy.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 11, 2016
Also do not read any reviews. So many of the twists and turns have not been revealed in marketing. My jaw hit ground a few times.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 11, 2016
ROGUE ONE = excellent. People around me saying even better than THE FORCE AWAKENS. Congrats Disney/Lucasfilm/amazing talent involved.
— Scott Feinberg (@ScottFeinberg) December 11, 2016
Holy crap did I love Rogue One. It’s gonna take days to wipe the smile off my face. So many surprises and so much fun. Get excited.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 11, 2016
#RogueOne is pretty much everything I was hoping for & then some. So moving/satisfying for so many reasons. Already dying for a 2nd viewing.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) December 11, 2016
So… #RogueOne? It’s freaking great! So many crowd-pleasing moments! It’s emotional, exciting and incredibly satisfying. Loved it!
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) December 11, 2016
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#RogueOne
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
I had high hopes. It exceeded them.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
As with The Force Awakens, a fair number of shots from the #RogueOne trailers aren’t in the movie. But the trailers did capture the tone.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
The last time I loved a Star Wars movie as much as I loved #RogueOne, it was 1977.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) December 11, 2016
The main takeaway so far is that, not only have they made an excellent film, but one that will satisfy seriously hard-core Star Wars fans without relying on nostalgia as heavily as The Force Awakens did. It’s a completely new story with all new characters that is going to take the world by storm. If Lucasfilm had any doubts that their spin-off anthology movies weren’t going to succeed, it’s a safe bet that they don’t have to worry about that any longer!
Also, as with The Force Awakens, a lot of the footage from the trailers isn’t actually in the film, so the marketing team successfully pulled the wool over our eyes again. Apparently there are some big story twists as well, so be wary of spoilers. We’ll have our spoiler-free review up as soon as we can.
There’re only a few days left until Rogue One hits South African cinemas, and now the anticipation is palpable. I didn’t think I could get more excited about this, but I guess I was wrong!
Last Updated: January 8, 2017
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 12, 2016 at 07:38
My body is ready
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 07:48
WIN!
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Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 07:56
Uhm … Wheaton was not born yet in 1977 was he?
Dresden
December 12, 2016 at 08:01
He was born in 1972. So yes, but only 5 years old…
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:02
He’s THAT old? Little Wesley Crusher? Dang. The old Star Wars cast really is getting old.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 08:04
Except for Patrick Stewart. That guy’s immortal.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:19
Most startling thing about him is that he used to have hair.
Tracy Benson
December 12, 2016 at 08:04
*Star Trek
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 08:05
Think he’s purposefully trolling.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:06
Yeah, my Monday morning sense of humour can be a real dick at times.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 08:07
A good sense of humour is like food. Not everyone has it.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:08
Ha! Good almost burn.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 08:14
Was actually hoping for a fan boy battle to spice up my Monday. Disappointed.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:18
Heh, sorry Lu.
I’m a huge fanboy of both universes, the facts I can rattle off in a discussion sometimes surprise even me.
One of the reasons I loved that movie, Fanboys. So many little in-jokes and references.
Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 08:32
I am also a fan of all three epic space series.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:35
We’d be hard pressed to find many on this site who aren’t fans.
Gotta ask, though, 3 series? Wars, Trek and…?
Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 08:36
Mass Effect. 😛
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:37
Curses! Should have seen it with the N7 profile pic and all.
Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 08:38
Basically hits the trifecta based of original mediums.
Star Wars : Movie Series
Star Trek: TV series
Mass Effect: Game Series
Shoutout to close runner up Stargate.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:43
I quite enjoyed the Stargate stuff as well, especially since they based it on current mythology and the whole ancient alien theory.
It’s too bad the movie didn’t really have a chance to expand on it more, they needed the series to do that.
I read a while back that there was supposed to be a trilogy of movies.
But I think there’s a remake coming that might make it awesome for everyone.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 09:23
Hit the nail on the head. Though personally I prefer SG-1 to Star Trek for the series category.
Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 09:42
Star Trek has a much longer history with many amazing captains and crew. Stargate SG1 had the originals and the rest were boring. Past season 9 I sorta switched off. Atlantis was good first season or two and Universe …. let us not talk about it.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 09:43
Agreed.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 09:19
William Shatner being the biggest Star wars fan being my favourite.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 09:25
The scruffy looking nerfherder!
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 09:45
Haha yes.I couldn’t remember his code name. Gotta watch that movie again.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 09:47
Seth Rogen’s dual role in the movie was also brilliant.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 11:21
Hell I didn’t notice that till I googled it. Okay. Saturday I am rewatching this.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 11:23
Don’t blame you! The first time he appears (as the obsessed Trekkie), I was squinting at the screen with my poor eyes asking,” Is that Seth Rogen? Dafuq?!”
Carrie Fisher’s little cameo, though, loved that one.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 11:27
See I freaking missed that too. Gonna commit seppuku with a plastic lightsaber…..
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 11:30
Gonna take you a while!
Billy Dee also makes an appearance. Keep a look out!
Man, now I wanna watch it again, too.
Lu
December 12, 2016 at 11:57
Haha I’m gonna use it as a pre-Rogue One hype up movie
Tracy Benson
December 12, 2016 at 08:34
Ugh, too early in the morning for this ????????
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:44
My fault, sorry, I should be more considerate of other peoples’ Mondays!
Tracy Benson
December 12, 2016 at 10:58
Yes, you should ????
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 11:04
Consider me reprimanded.
Sheesh, now I feel bad. I’ll just go sit in the corner like a bad little boy and think about what I’ve done.
Original Heretic
December 12, 2016 at 08:07
Sorry, stupid joke. One can hardly confuse a universe of hyper drives with one that has warp engines.
Dresden
December 12, 2016 at 08:05
I googled it though because I also couldn’t believe it xD … He still looks fairly young in my opinion.
Kromas Ryder
December 12, 2016 at 08:32
Thought as much.
40 Insane Frogs
December 12, 2016 at 17:28
Wesley Crusher is that old? 😮
Johann
December 12, 2016 at 08:20
This bodes well… I will definitely go and watch this Friday or Saturday!
Aries
December 12, 2016 at 08:59
Got my tickets for Thurday, cant wait now
DragonSpirit009
December 12, 2016 at 09:06
Dammit… I need to make time to go watch this!!
Craig "CrAiGiSh" Dodd
December 12, 2016 at 15:29
Tempting to go watch this weekend.
40 Insane Frogs
December 12, 2016 at 17:28
Interesting! I believe a trip to the cinema needs to be organised…
fleshtwister
December 19, 2016 at 16:03
Watched it. Loved it.