Solo: A Star Wars Story | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

The cast is great, there’s no doubt about it. But there’s a reason why Disney stepped away from creating so many standalone Star Wars films, and I think this film was a contributing factor.

Since the character of Han Solo was already established, the limits of what they could have done weren't huge, but the lack of stakes and consequently the lack of character development reduce this film's influence.

Howard, Ehrenreich, and company craft a fun and compelling romp that carefully walks the line between Star Wars fan service and old-school action/adventure.

Solo: A Star Wars Story doesn't advance the legacy of the franchise or even make Han Solo more beloved; quite the opposite. Han Solo is less interesting by the end.