Filled with incredible action,
effective emotions, and some really fun surprises,
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is a delight.
It's got all the wonder, humor, and excitement
you'd expect from a Star Wars movie
with just enough mystery to keep
fans talking about it for years to come.
I'm a huge Han Solo fan,
and this movie only made me love the character
more than I already did.
The film tells the story of a young Han Solo,
played by Alden Ehrenreich,
years before we meet him in “Star Wars: A New Hope.”
He's a young kid from a tough planet
who dreams of exploring the galaxy.
He gets into all kinds of trouble that eventually molds him
into the character fans have known and loved for decades.
The best thing about Solo is its characters.
Sure, the Star Wars action is excellent,
but Solo and his crew all matter to the story
and have strong emotional stakes in what's about to happen.
From Han and Qi'ra to Beckett, Val,
and the villainess Enfys Nest,
everyone is given enough depth to make us care.
Lando, in particular, played with super swagger
by Donald Glover, has one of the more
heartfelt, weird, and wonderful arcs in the movie.
Admittedly, the film is pretty straightforward
and slightly predictable, plus it takes a little while
for the film to find its footing.
Han himself is a bit of a mixed bag.
There are times where Ehrenreich
doesn't quite feel like Han Solo.
That may turn off some fans, but I believe that's the point.
The whole film is about him becoming the man we know.
And those times when the Han qualities
do shine through are awesome.
Did the world really need a movie about young Han Solo?
Maybe not, but I'm really glad we have one now.
It does a great job of making iconic moments in Han's history
feel real, and this legendary character
feel more human and layered.
Star Wars fans will love the new characters,
complex relationships, and really great deep-cut references.
But you don't need to know much about the saga to enjoy
the simple tale of how far
someone will go to chase their dreams.
The film left me wanting to see more young Han Solo movies
because there's a lot more story to tell.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” won't be your favorite
Star Wars movie, but it's way better than you're expecting.
It reminds us why we love this crazy universe,
and why Han Solo is a hero for the ages.
