For those avid fans out there, especially those who know every frame and line from Star Wars IV: A New Hope, you will revel in the many references to that film, as the story line is integral that film.
The film itself is a little different in its presentation, no scrolling introduction, we just jump into the story. A starship Destroyer slides across the screen passing a shadow on the planet below and then the camera follows an imperial Shuttle as it descends to the planet and glides across waves crashing against sand and a recent lava flow. The first few minutes require close attention because the story is set here and then the action speeds up.
This is film has references to all the preceding films and die hard fans will revel in the attention to detail. The action itself doesn't let up, and builds to a battle crescendo that in the final moments reminded me of the Neville Shute novel "On the Beach".
The cast are a great ensemble, Felicity Jones plays Jyn Erso, fugitive rebel who happens to be the daughter of Galen Erso, the brains behind the Death Star. Its great to have a female heroine, and she is backed up by Diego Luna, as Cassian Andor, and Forrest Whittaker as Saw Gerrera. The actor with the best lines though is Alan Tudyk who voices K-2SO, a reprogrammed Empire droid, he has the best smart-arsed comments and wickedly dry sense of humour. Aussie, Ben Mendellson gets a huge role as the Empire’s chillingly fanatical administrator, Krennic. He is a nasty character and Ben delivers it perfectly in his clipped, pointed and emotionless style.
LucasFilm and their cutting edge CGI are spectacular and you are not quite sure what is real or unreal, because it all looks solid, not just bytes in a supercomputer. In 3D this film looks and sounds brilliant, and the storyline, which essentially is along similar lines to the war films of the 1950's hurtles you along.
Brilliantly realised and also with a soundtrack that hints at the Star Wars linage created by John Williams, has enough to say it belongs in the same genre, but its also its own beast.
If you are a fan of Star Wars you will enjoy this romp, and more than likely get as much out of the 30th viewing as you do the first. if its your first time, then its okay, because you don't need to know the background, it will still be film that you get enough from to enjoy and maybe even get you to take the next step.
I wasn't prepared for the last moments of the film, even though I knew it was going to happen, it really hit the tear circuit. It immensely beautiful and at the same time underpins the films that follow.
LucasFilm and their cutting edge CGI are spectacular and you are not quite sure what is real or unreal, because it all looks solid, not just bytes in a supercomputer. In 3D this film looks and sounds brilliant, and the storyline, which essentially is along similar lines to the war films of the 1950's hurtles you along.
Brilliantly realised and also with a soundtrack that hints at the Star Wars linage created by John Williams, has enough to say it belongs in the same genre, but its also its own beast.
If you are a fan of Star Wars you will enjoy this romp, and more than likely get as much out of the 30th viewing as you do the first. if its your first time, then its okay, because you don't need to know the background, it will still be film that you get enough from to enjoy and maybe even get you to take the next step.
I wasn't prepared for the last moments of the film, even though I knew it was going to happen, it really hit the tear circuit. It immensely beautiful and at the same time underpins the films that follow.
Once again Craig Tessler, Manager at the Griffith City Cinemas. put on an outstanding event at 12:01am Thursday Morning and welcomed Griffith and Districts fans, Storm Troopers on site to keep order as well.
May the Force be with you.
May the Force be with you.
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