Solo: A Star Wars Story (We shall just call it Solo for short) is released on May 25 and we already know that the review embargo lifts very early for this movie. As Jammer says in the Related below, this is normally a good sign.
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Well first reactions to Solo have now started to surface on social media and it appears as though the film has gone down well with critics so far. Going by some of the reactions below, it is all sounding fairly positive.
I am most intrigued by claims that there will be some exciting surprises in this movie. After all, most fans biggest concern was that the plot of this would be predictable and extremely linear.
I was originally in a state of ambivalence towards this movie as I’ve said previously. Disney have done enough with the marketing to get me into theaters on opening weekend. Frankly that’s well played, because after The Last Jedi, which I still refuse to purchase on Blu ray to complete my collection (it’s taking willpower), I was ready to bin off anything Star Wars related for a while.
It’s also worth noting that The Last Jedi was praised by critics also, and ended up dividing Star Wars fans almost 50/50 between those who enjoyed it and those who downright hated it. Even amongst LRM staff we have about a 50/50 split between those that are wrong and those of us that are right (wink).
Have a look at just some of the many reaction to hit Twitter.
#Solo was a blast. The Kasdans nail the character of Han Solo. Yes, the story is a series of expected events (Han meets chewie….etc) but none of them happen as expected. Stay away from spoilers, big Marvel-level shit that will make you wonder where Lucasfilm is headed next.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
#Solo feels surprisingly unlike any Star Wars movie before, yet perfectly captures the tone, adventure, characters and humor of the #StarWars franchise. Also, I need a Lando movie in my life.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
#Solo is afun! I was pleasantly surprised that it worked as well as it did given all the behind the scenes drama & retooling. Charming cast, fun action, good jokes, good fan service but still does its own thing. #StarWars will be fine.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) May 11, 2018
Alden made for a fine young Han. He’s not the Harrison Ford Han Solo but there are definitely plenty of homages and familiarity. He made it his own. Chewie and Lando are standouts as is Phoebe Waller-Bridge
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) May 11, 2018
Wow. Just come out of #SoloAStarWarsStory and can confirm it’s kinda a blast. @donaldglover was as perfect as expected, but Alden Ehrenreich has swagger to match, and spare.
— Joel Meares (@joelmeares) May 11, 2018
Foot heavy on the nostalgia pedal, bit of a rough opening, but could not wipe smirk off my face for most of it. Also: train heist.
— Joel Meares (@joelmeares) May 11, 2018
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SOLO was SO much better than I was expecting! It balanced fan service w/ meaningful storytelling, and it’s an absolute blast. Full of Easter eggs & deep cut references. The cast oozed charisma, especially Donald Glover as Lando & Phoebe Waller-Bridge as L3-37. #HanSolo #StarWars pic.twitter.com/xzXNWleU15
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) May 11, 2018
Do the positive early reactions make you more excited for the movie or were you going to see Solo regardless? As always share your thoughts in the comments below and as Han would say, “Laugh it up Fuzzball.”
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