This film could have been much better than it was. While not a bad movie, it doesn't ever justify its existence other than explaining some of the legends behind Han Solo that didn't need to be explained. The film has some pacing issues, mostly during the first act as it has to introduce characters, important settings, and begin the adventure all within around 30 minutes, causing the film to go through exposition followed by intense action and more exposition. The second act is fairly standard, and the third act is where the film picks up with the Kessel Run sequence and the introduction of the first rebels. Overall, however, the film is uneven and can feel pointless at times and never feels like the great Star Wars adventure it should be, often feeling like a film Frankensteined together with reshoots, probably due to the switching of directors between filming. Give it a watch if you want.
Review of Solo: A Star Wars Story
