‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: What Did You Think?
After an infamously troubled production,Solo: A Star Wars Storyis here. The overall critical opinion? It’s good, not great. But we want to hear from you. Did you love it? Did you hate it? Did you spend the whole time wishing they had just made a Lando movie instead? Tell us yourSoloreactions below.
It’s time for yet anotherStar Warsmovie to blow up the box office.Solo: A Star Wars Storyis now playing everywhere, and the general reaction seems to be positive. As of the time of this writing, the film is sitting at 69% (nice) onRotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling it:
A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure,Solo: A Star Wars Storyshould satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theater door.
Inmy own reviewof the film, I praisedSolofor being an entertaining ride with likable characters. But I also felt that the movie just wasn’t reallyaboutanything, especially after witnessing the big, bold storytelling ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi:
And yet, what’s thepointof all of this? What hurtsSolois the fact that it’s ultimately notaboutanything. Let me be clear: I understand that in one way or another, allStar Warsfilms simply exist to create moreStar Warsfilms. These stories are products. ButSolois the firstStar Warsfilm in recent memory thatfeelslike it’s selling something…Perhaps I’ve been ruined byStar Wars: The Last Jedi. Rian Johnson’s film is loaded with ideas – it’s a big, bold, brilliant film with a lot on its mind.Solo, in contrast, just wants to have a good time and then roll the credits. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Maybe that’s exactly the sort of adventure you’re looking for.
/Film Editor-In-Chief Peter Scrietta was a bit more impressed, calling the film “a blast” and saying it felt “unlike anyStar Warsmovie before, yet perefectly captures the tone”:
#Solofeels surprisingly unlike any Star Wars movie before, yet perfectly captures the tone, adventure, characters and humor of the#StarWarsfranchise. Also, I need a Lando movie in my life.
— /Film (@slashfilm)June 22, 2025
Managing Editor Jacob Hall shares my opinion that we’ve been spoiled a bit by Rian Johnson’sThe Last Jedi, but adds thatSolois charming enough to be worth your time:
SOLO: Rian Johnson spoiled us with fine dining, but Ron Howard knows how to make a tasty hamburger. Charm goes a long way to smooth out those rough patches and this cast has it in spades.
— Jacob Hall (@JacobSHall)July 18, 2025
Weekend Editor Ethan Anderton though the film was a “delightful adventure”:
#SoloAStarWarsStorydefeats the odds that you never want to hear about. It’s an absolute blast and Alden Ehrenreich makes for a worthy successor to the name Han Solo. So many moments that had me grinning ear to ear. Just a big, delightful adventure.
— Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton)July 25, 2025
Perhaps the biggest flaw is that#SoloAStarWarsStoryis a bit too dark and dreary in the visual department. Just gloomy for a majority of it. Though there are still some breathtaking shots and sequences.
Writer Ben Pearson summed his feelings up with a succinct gif:
In her look at the film, Karen Hansaidthe film was “uneven and messy and a whole bunch of fun”:
Come for theStar Wars, stay for the new characters and rip-roaring action. If thisSoloendeavor ends up spawning sequels, maybe the formula will smooth out a little. But for now, it’s all it needs to be as a franchise installment, and not too much more.
But enough about us. What aboutyou? Tell us yourSolo: A Star Wars Storythoughts in the comment section below!
