Rogue One

"[An] exhilarating, good-natured and enjoyable adventure from the 'Star Wars' imaginary universe. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)" 

"Perhaps the darkest, most action-packed 'Star Wars' instalment (...) [it] establishes its own rhythm, balancing fan demands with grand, poetic moments unlike anything this cinematic galaxy has previously achieved." 

"It’s short on whimsy but when it gets going there’s enough risk-taking and spectacle to bode well for future standalones. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"With the smashing Jones giving us a female warrior to rank with the great ones and a cast that knows how to keep it real even in a sci-fi fantasy, 'Rogue One' proves itself a 'Star Wars' story worth telling. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)" 

"A gritty war movie (...) Younger audiences will be bored, confused, or both. But for the original generation of “Star Wars” fans who weren’t sure what to make of episodes one, two, and three, “Rogue One” is the prequel they’ve always wanted." 

"Rogue One brings sci-fi saga into new glorious orbit. (...) It stands alone as the best "Star Wars" entry since 1980's "The Empire Strikes Back." Yes, it's that good." 

"Despite a galaxy of potential and a number of killer moments, Gareth Edwards' 'Star Wars' spinoff feels painfully forced."