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Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018 135 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.1
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Director: Ron Howard
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Description
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
Budget:
$250M
US Gross:
$213.77M
Worldwide:
$392.95M
Starring
Alden Ehrenreich
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Woody Harrelson
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Emilia Clarke
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Awards
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a divisive entry that functions as a competent but largely uninspired space adventure. While many appreciate its smaller-scale narrative and strong ensemble performances, others feel the film lacks the soul of the original trilogy and suffers from being an unnecessary, formulaic addition to the franchise.
| Production | Production design and technical execution consistently meet the high visual and auditory standards expected of the Star Wars franchise. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Alden Ehrenreich's portrayal of Han Solo are split; some applaud his effort to mirror Harrison Ford’s mannerisms and charisma, while others find the performance unconvincing and lacking the original’s gravitas. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian and Woody Harrelson as Tobias Beckett, is widely regarded as a highlight that brings nuance and depth to the film. | |
| Originality | Perspectives on the film’s narrative necessity are divided; some critics value the departure from Jedi and Sith power struggles, whereas others view the plot as a derivative and hollow attempt to capitalize on brand recognition. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and structural integrity of the film remain contentious, with some finding the fast-paced, linear heist plot engaging and others characterizing the experience as boring, fragmented, or overlong. | |
| Theme | Critics are split on the thematic inclusion of modern socio-political elements, with some praising the effort to represent marginalized groups and others finding the implementation heavy-handed or detrimental to the world-building. |