First Online Reactions Call Solo: A Star Wars Story An “Absolute Blast”
Not to be outdone by Deadpool 2 (see the first reactions here), Lucasfilm has today lifted the official Twitter embargo for Solo: A Star Wars Story, opening the floodgates to a sea of online positivity.
As reported by CBM, a number of critics have now posted their preliminary thoughts on social media, and the general consensus appears to be that Lucasfilm and Ron Howard’s Anthology pic is an “absolute blast,” one that whisks viewers off on a journey filled with many twists and turns.
In fact, if Peter Sciretta of /Film is to be believed, Solo‘s story is chock full of unexpected events, so be wary of Marvel-level spoilers over the next two weeks. Other critics are more reserved in their reviews, stating that the Star Wars origin story takes a little while to find its feet, but once it does, Alden Ehrenreich owns the titular role, and there’s nothing but love for Donald Glover’s performance as the young Lando Calrissian. No surprise there, really.
Via Twitter:
#Solo was a blast. The Kasdans nail the character of Han Solo. Yes, the story is a series of expected events (Han meets chewie….etc) but none of them happen as expected. Stay away from spoilers, big Marvel-level shit that will make you wonder where Lucasfilm is headed next.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
#Solo feels surprisingly unlike any Star Wars movie before, yet perfectly captures the tone, adventure, characters and humor of the #StarWars franchise. Also, I need a Lando movie in my life.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
Ooo @StarWars fans you are in for a friggin TREAT w/ #Solo. Killer cast. A great adventure. So much fun. #hansolo
— Kara Warner (@karawarner) May 11, 2018
I figured if @DisneyStudios was willing to show 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' a few weeks before release it must be good and it absolutely is. Film is a blast and a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe. @RealRonHoward you did a great job. Congrats. pic.twitter.com/1pkWH2y6qE
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 11, 2018
And here’s another helping of Twitter thoughts, just to drive the point home that, yes, it appears Ron Howard pulled off the impossible and delivered a Star Wars Anthology pic that’s every bit as thrilling and entertaining as Rogue One before it.
Got out of #SoloAStarWarsStory and I’m completely floored. This movie seriously holds up! I was on the edge of my seat and had so much fun watching it! Interviewing the stars of the film tomorrow, cannot wait ❣️ pic.twitter.com/7GAr6h2c8q
— Jacki Jing (@JackiJing) May 11, 2018
#SoloAStarWarsStory: It takes a bit for it to find its feet and for AE to turn on enough charm to make you forget he’s not HF. But once it kicks into its hey-let’s-make-a-crew and yes-also-do-a-heist stuff, it totally flies.
— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) May 11, 2018
#Solo thoughts: Blast.? Like the Falcon, a few rough edges getting there, but I thought @RealRonHoward pulled it off as neatly as a Wookiee removes arms.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 11, 2018
Okay, one more batch just for good measure…
More #Solo thoughts: Alden Ehrenreich doesn't remind me of Harrison Ford. He reminds me of Jack Nicholson if he's been cast as the smuggler in the original Star Wars. Wiseass. Easily scared. Bigger heart than he'd like. Jake Gittes of the galaxy. pic.twitter.com/gyAloWVmhM
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 11, 2018
Alden Ehrenreich is the real deal, Thandie Newton is who I want to be when I grow up, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s L3… well we’ll talk about that later. ? #SoloAStarWarsStory
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) May 11, 2018
I loved #SoloAStarWarsStory so much. It’s a western. A caper. Funny with so much heart. It’s got so much surprises that fans are going to love. Donald Glover is charming x1000. Alden Ehrenreich is a great #HanSolo and just know I’ve been saying this for years! Fave new #StarWars.
— Michelle Buchman (@michelledeidre) May 11, 2018
Expect the review embargo to lift on Tuesday, May 15th, which really shows the level of confidence that’s currently swirling around Solo. Indeed, those Twitter reactions will surely boost the film’s box office projections, after it was reported that the Lucasfilm spinoff was headed for a record-setting Memorial Day weekend. And now? The sky’s the limit, really…
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters in exactly two weeks’ time.
