Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may not be hitting theaters until December 16, but early buzz has already hit the internet. Lucasfilm recently screened twenty eight minutes of the film for critics. This exclusive offer came to a select few and at least their reactions were allowed to be posted to social media boards like Twitter (there’s usually an embargo for these kinds of things).
The early reactions included a lot of praise for the way the film looks and its action. Specifically praised was Alan Tudyk as the droid K-2SO and it’s also been most definitely confirmed after this viewing that there is no opening crawl in Rogue One.
Early reviews of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story won’t be out until next week, but until then, reading the reactions below is sure to raise your excitement for the film!
Just saw 28 minutes of ROGUE ONE at Skywalker Ranch. Honestly looks fantastic. Massive scope. Multiple world's. Huge action. Fuck yes.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 3, 2016
ROGUE ONE footage we saw was opening 10 min or so plus a few more complete scenes and a montage of other stuff from 2nd and 3rd act.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 3, 2016
With all the talk of ROGUE ONE reshoots and troubled production…Doesn't matter…footage was really awesome and can't wait to see more
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 3, 2016
Saw 28 minutes of #RogueOne. So far, so very good. Gritty as hell. K-2SO is hilarious. And the emotion is going to be strong with this one.
— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) December 3, 2016
I just watched 28 minutes of #RogueOne and it's so goooooooooood
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) December 3, 2016
Just watched 28 minutes of #RogueOne and I absolutely loved every second. Fierce, relentless action. K-2SO is my new favorite droid
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 3, 2016
Just watched 28 minutes of #RogueOne at Skywalker Ranch. Violent, thrilling, explosive, and tense. Can't wait to see the rest of the film! pic.twitter.com/a0wCRp86l4
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) December 3, 2016
Wow! We just saw 28 minutes of #RogueOne here at Skywalker Ranch & it blew us away. Terrific action; K-2SO is going to steal all the scenes! pic.twitter.com/aKAuTdWbl0
— Fandango (@Fandango) December 3, 2016
No opening crawl on #RogueOne – starts with "A long time ago…" then slams us into space. Big emotional opening sequence. Loved the action
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 3, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a prequel to the entire franchise and will be in theaters December 16.
In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Stay tuned for the latest news regarding Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!
