edithp-37476
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I enjoyed Solo and unlike the Last Jedi, found myself able to look past its flaws. Admittedly part of the reason for that is because my expectations were through the floor after TLJ, but at the same time, this film is not even in the same ballpark as that sad state of affairs.
If anything 'Solo' is almost too respectful to the source material. The first hour is great, but then it really begins to get bogged down in self-referential fanservice. The final scene of the final act works well however, and really does set up the sequel nicely.
Unfortunately we'll never get to see the sequel, as this is one of the costliest flops in box office history. That's a real shame as far as I'm concerned, as without the ridiculous droid, the incessant fanservice and the need to fill in a backstory we didn't necessarily want, or need - there's so much that can be done with this story.
Ehrenreich is simply magnificent as Han Solo, only equalled by the redoubtable Harrelson as his world-weary reluctant partner, and erstwhile mentor. These two could have made a formiddable team in a sequel, Ehrenreich just oozes charm and Harrelson is the perfect counterpart; but it's all moot now as this will never happen.
I won't go into the myriad elements which really suck in this movie. There are many and they are awful. But this film really does just do enough to justify another crack at it.
Alas, I guess.
If anything 'Solo' is almost too respectful to the source material. The first hour is great, but then it really begins to get bogged down in self-referential fanservice. The final scene of the final act works well however, and really does set up the sequel nicely.
Unfortunately we'll never get to see the sequel, as this is one of the costliest flops in box office history. That's a real shame as far as I'm concerned, as without the ridiculous droid, the incessant fanservice and the need to fill in a backstory we didn't necessarily want, or need - there's so much that can be done with this story.
Ehrenreich is simply magnificent as Han Solo, only equalled by the redoubtable Harrelson as his world-weary reluctant partner, and erstwhile mentor. These two could have made a formiddable team in a sequel, Ehrenreich just oozes charm and Harrelson is the perfect counterpart; but it's all moot now as this will never happen.
I won't go into the myriad elements which really suck in this movie. There are many and they are awful. But this film really does just do enough to justify another crack at it.
Alas, I guess.
The first half of this movie riffs heavily off the movie Skyline, so much so that it's kind of a rip off. But here's the thing, because of certain plot choices and storyline elements, this turns into a much more thoughtful and interesting movie. It's still not amazing, but it's good, it has some unexpected moments and it keeps you perfectly-well entertained for 95 minutes.
If you like sci-fi and if you like mystery and good old fashioned action set pieces, then this film is for you.
If you like sci-fi and if you like mystery and good old fashioned action set pieces, then this film is for you.