Did the latest Star Wars film overcome its troubled production history and provide a compelling backstory for the seriesī real rogue one?Has there ever been a Star Wars movie with a more troubled production history than Solo: A Star Wars Story? Well, yes. But this one certainly hasnīt exactly been a walk in the verdant, moon-lit Endorian forests. A change of director, reshoots, talk of acting coaches for the new Han, Alden Ehrenreich - none of it, frankly, boded too well. But rejoice, for critics say Solo isnīt half as bad as you might have expected. In Ron Howardīs safe pair of hands, it has emerged as a veritable, if minor, critical hit, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 71% `fresh`. Related: Thandie Newton: `Being the first dark-skinned woman in Star Wars is great... and awful` Continue reading...
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