Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Review
A well-crafted and thoughtful story drives Rogue One - in a sandbox that provides a perfect blend of modern action and classic Star Wars style.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Set in the weeks leading up to Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story provides additional context for the Rebellion's plan to destroy the Death Star. Rogue One follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) as she enlists the help of Rebel Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) to locate her father, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), after he was kidnapped by the Empire. Rogue One also features Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker, and Ben Mendelsohn.
- Release Date:
- December 13, 2016
- Director:
- Gareth Edwards
- Cast:
- Felicity Jones, Diego Luna
- Rating:
- 12+
- Runtime:
- 2h 13m
- Writers:
- Tony Gilroy, Chris Weitz
- Budget:
- 200–265 million
- Studio(s):
- Disney
- Distributor(s):
- Disney
- Sequel(s):
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
- Franchise(s):
- Star Wars
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