"Rogue One" Is the Greatest Star Wars Movie Ever

In honor of Star Wars day, which is kind of wild that May 4th has become Star Wars day, but whatever, I want to talk about what I think is the best Star Wars movie.

I kind of combed through every one of them in the past day. I went back and tried to remember which ones I liked and disliked. And since it is so recent, my daughter is only five, it was easier than I thought. And before I reveal my pick, I am only talking about movies. I never watched any of the cartoons, and while I really enjoy "The Mandalorian" that does not count as a movie to me. Those are out of the conversation, so calm down nerds.

With that caveat, my favorite Star Wars movie, the one that I think is better than all the other ones is "Rogue One''. I just like the whole overall feel of this movie as compared to the other Star Wars movies. I think there are better movies, "Empire Strikes Back" and "Force Awakens" comes to mind, but I like "Rogue One" more. I also think a movie like "Solo" is funnier and more upbeat, but I prefer "Rogue One". "Return of the Jedi" and "A New Hope" are all time classics, but I'd pick "Rogue One" before both of them. As for the prequels, just forget about them all completely. Those movies are trash, so there is no need to mention them. And I do enjoy the other new movies, the JJ Abrams ones, and I am confused by the internet hate for them, but I still would rather watch "Rogue One". I like war movies so maybe that is a reason why this one resonates so much for me.

I also think the Darth Vader scene at the end is the best use of Vader in any Star Wars movies, full stop. That is like a horror scene. That was like when Jason Voorhies would claim his victims in "Friday the 13th", or when John Wick goes on a rampage in the "John Wick" franchise. It was that brutal. He is just erasing dudes with his lightsaber. It is the best representation of how evil Vader can be. I know he has moments in the other movies that make him seem human, but not in "Rogue One". He is a murderer hell bent on destruction. I very much appreciate that about his character in "Rogue One". It shows his truly evil side.

The rest of the movie is as good as "Saving Private Ryan" or "Apocalypse Now" or any other classic war movie. It has some great strategy scenes. The fight scenes are great throughout, to go along with the Vader scene. The actors do an exceptional job. The movie has this quiet uneasiness about it that I have come to really love in movies about war.

What sets this one apart from all the other Star Wars movies for me, what makes it the top of the heap, the good guys do not win in the end. Pretty much every character dies in this movie except Vader. They are either killed in battle or they sacrifice themselves. That is what happens in war, and this movie doesn't Disney-ify that aspect. They show it all. It is raw and seems real. The fact that we are left with that Vader scene as the last thing hammers home the point of this movie, which I believe to be, that no one wins when you fight a war. Everyone suffers some way or another. That is why "Rogue One" is hands down the best Star Wars movie on the market. I could watch this movie over and over again and never get bored with it. It is one of a kind in this universe, and if you decided you want to start watching Star Wars late in life like I did, this would be the one I would suggest to start your journey.

So, for this Star Wars day, go ahead and check out "Rogue One" if you want to watch a movie. It is the cream of the crop.

Ty

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