On my 106-inch screen, you could count individual blades of grass on a farm and see the faint raindrops on a character’s uniform, a detail I missed when I saw the movie in the theater. Blacks are black, and shadows have good detail. There’s no artificial film grain, but it does not look like video. The movie was shot on handheld digital cameras to follow the action closely and provide a war-film look, but this does not affect image quality. (A retailer-exclusive 3D version is also available.) Fortunately, it looks stunning. Disney does not support 4K UHD yet, so the best home version is 1080p Blu-ray. Rogue One was exhibited at Dolby Cinemas, so a version in 4K with HDR is certainly possible. If you’re looking for a jaunty kiddie flick, try a different Disney movie. However, the movie is anchored by the serious theme of sacrifice. Wisecracking droid K-2SO in particular is terrific. There’s plenty of plot-driven action, minimal character development, and ample fan service. The opening scroll of the original Star Wars states, “Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.” If you ever thought, “Hey, I’d like to see a movie version of those 17 words,” Rogue One is for you.
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