Rogue One

[TrionicLettuce]

Anyone else going to see it tonight?

DH and I have had our tickets booked for weeks We also decided to gamble on it being brilliant and booked ourselves in for a showing tomorrow evening as well

After being cynical right up until seeing Force Awakens and being pleasantly surprised I've allowed myself to have high hopes for this one. The cast is pretty solid and the trailers have all been impressive so fingers crossed I won't be disappointed!!

[KingJoffreysRestingCuntface]

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[TrionicLettuce]

Trailers for anyone who hasn't seen them:

[RumAppleGinger]

Not tonight buy have booked tomorrow off work so DH and I can go in the afternoon. So no spoilers please!

I am VERY excited.

[TrionicLettuce]

I loved it, it's not perfect but I bloody loved it!

I shall leave it at that for now, can't really say much more without risking getting spoilery.

Very excited to go back and see it again tomorrow 😁

[PhoenixJasmine]

Just got back from a Leicester Square midnight showing and the director and main cast appeared at the start to introduce the film! They were in a bar nearby apparently and just thought they'd drop in to say hi, as you do.

Very much enjoyed it, although unfortunately found the IMAX a little too overwhelming and had to close my eyes for periods of time, just so much bright flashes and movement. Going to watch it in 2D at the weekend to catch up the detail I missed.

[RumAppleGinger]

That is amazing Phoenix! I went to a screening of Trainspotting at the ed fest this year in hope that someone might show up given they were all in the city filming the sequel but no such luck!

Tri were booked to see it in 2D, I can't do imax/3D, it gives me a headache. Hope it's as good second time round.

[ootsideinbacktaefront]

How was trainspotting?? Can't wait

[YorkiesGlasses]

I loved it too! I was almost viewing it as 'the one to get out of the way before Chapter 8', but it was gripping and made me so emotional! I need to go back and see it again.

[RumAppleGinger]

ootside it was just an anniversary screening of the original film. Looking forward to the sequel though.

Absolutely loved Rogue One. Don't want to share anything that might spoil it but the story is great and the cast are fantastic. It is a bit more complicated than The Force Awakens and I'm not entirely sure 6 year old DS will follow it but he is desperate to see it so might go again at the weekend.

[glintwithpersperation]

Thought it was fab. Kids also loved it 9,13&16. Husband suffered with popcorn eating rage.

[JustAnotherSimpleOldNumber]

Wihtout spoiling anything plot related Is Peter Cushing's character in it much or is it a quick cameo?

[PhilODox]

May I ask what rating/how scary it is?
Ds (7) was okay with force awakens, but I wouldn't show him other 12A films (e.g. spectre, Jurassic world etc)
He's also having nightmares at present after seeing treasure island as a Christmas treat with school.
He is a die hard SW fan (original trilogy only).

[TheSecondOfHerName]

We're going this evening as a family. All six of us are SW fans (to varying degrees) so quite excited.

[YorkiesGlasses]

JustAnother not a quick cameo no, he's a proper character in the film!

[YorkiesGlasses]

Phil If he was fine with TFA I think he'd be okay with this... I can't think of anything more graphic in this one. It is darker in tone though. If he loves original trilogy I'd take him. I'd also consider rewatching New Hope before you go!

[VeryBitchyRestingFace]

I saw it yesterday. There was me and three other people at the screening. I had expected it to be mobbed.

Not sure I'd take a child under 10 to see it for ... reasons.

[YorkiesGlasses]

Do you think it's worse than the original trilogy and TFA?

I have to say, there were about three empty rows at my cinema and all the merch was available, unlike TFA when it had all sold out by the second day. I think it may be more of a slow burner, with casual fans not immediately rushing out to see it.

[PhilODox]

Thanks yorkies - he knows New Hope practially shot for shot!

It's the 'darkness' I'm worried about- he's a real thinker, and dwells on things.
He found the rathtars scary in Force Awakens, and was nervous before their appearance the second time he saw it.

I think DH and I will try to see it first, like we did with Force Awakens.

[PhilODox]

The thing is, even though Empire is scary, he's only ever seen at home, on DVD, where we can stop at any point, and discuss things, etc.

[VeryBitchyRestingFace]

Would your son be upset by Bambi's mother's mishap, PhilODox?

[TheSecondOfHerName]

I really enjoyed it. I liked K2SO, who reminded me of a cross between Marvin the android (from Hitchhikers' Guide) and DS2 (who has Asperger's).

[AlmaMartyr]

I loved it, can't wait to see it again. Loads of great bits but quite a fan of Captain Cassian Andor too DD (8) enjoyed it although it did feel darker in tone to A Force Awakens and there were bits that upset her a bit.

[Davros]

I thought it was dull. I'm not a SW fan but I don't mind it and I generally like Sci-fi and films with fx. Pedestrian story, not enough aliens, no humour

[PhilODox]

very that's a difficult one. I think yes.
Have looked at Common Sense Media, and I think we're not going to take him.

[Nicknameofawesome]

It is amazing but definitely intense. There no masses of blood and guts but I found it heartbreaking on at least the same level as FA if not higher. I would personally advise watching it first if your kids are under 10ish (depending on the child)

we are a Star Wars loving family but I won't take my 7,10,12 yos to see it in the cinema. I think the 10 yo would cope but 12 yo wouldn't and the 7 yo wouldn't. We will get it on DVD and give them a rough idea of what to expect and let them choose.