Last night in Los Angeles, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story had its world premiere, giving audiences their first chance to check out the upcoming spinoff in its entirety. Though 25 minutes or so had been shown off earlier in the week, this is the first time that the full film has been screened and we’re pleased to report that the reactions seem to be overwhelmingly positive.
Despite those rumors that popped up during the summer claiming that Rogue One was in serious trouble and undergoing extensive reshoots under the watchful eye of Tony Gilroy, it seems that everything worked out in the end and Disney’s extensive marketing campaign has paid off. From the characters to the action scenes, critics are praising just about every aspect of the film, and you can see what they’re saying via the Tweets below.
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
The 3rd act is really amazing. Some of the best action in any Star Wars movie. Need to see it again asap.
— 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
With all the talk of reshoots and production problems the final cut of Rogue One is worth the wait. Man that 3rd act….so so good. — Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 11, 2016
One of the best things about Rogue One are the new characters. They’re so well done and expand the universe. You care about all of them.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) 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
My emoji, ladies & gentlemen. https://t.co/MOrlnHWbwW
— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) December 11, 2016
People worried about #RogueOne not being a gritty war film need not worry. It’s intense, relentless. You can practically taste the grit. — 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
Chirrut Imwe and K-2SO steal the movie. Amazing work by Donnie Yen and Alan Tudyk.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
I expected it to be funny. I didn’t expect to be choked up. Moments of true bravery, and some speeches we need right now. #RogueOne — Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
Last thought (for now): Vader gets a moment of pure horror. Maybe more than one, arguably. #RogueOne — Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 11, 2016
FELICITY JONES
DONNIE YEN #RogueOne you were a thrill— jen yamato (@jenyamato) December 11, 2016
Felicity Jones is an action heroine I would follow into space battle any day, in a film full of great hero turns #rogueone
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) 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
So, it seems like we’re still going to be getting that gritty action film that we were promised then, despite reports to the contrary, which is nice to hear. As enjoyable as The Force Awakens was, we’re definitely excited to see something a little different from the Star Wars universe and it sounds like Rogue One will deliver exactly that. Analysts are already predicting a $280M – $350M global opening for the spinoff and with the such positive word of mouth, we imagine it’ll definitely be near the higher end of that scale.
Tell us, how are you feeling about the film at this stage? Are you confident that it can deliver? Sound off down below and let us know!
