Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), PG-13, 2 hr 15 min

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), PG-13, 2 hr 15 min

Franchise: Star Wars
Franchise #: Chronological Order 3.5, Release Order 10 (second standalone anthology film)
Tagline: “Never tell him the odds.”

Main Cast
Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo
Woody Harrelson as Tobias Beckett
Emilia Clarke as Qi’ra
Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian
Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca
Paul Bettany as Dryden Vos
Phoebe Waller-Bridge as L3-37 (voice and motion capture)
Thandiwe Newton as Val
Jon Favreau as Rio Durant (voice)
Erin Kellyman as Enfys Nest
Warwick Davis as Weazel
Linda Hunt as Lady Proxima (voice)
Ray Park as Maul (body)
Sam Witwer as Maul (voice)

Synopsis
Solo gives us the origin story of the galaxy’s favorite rogue. We follow a young Han Solo as he escapes a rough life on Corellia, joins a crew of smugglers, meets Chewbacca, and wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando — all while running into crime lords and discovering his own moral compass.

Overview
It’s a fast-paced space western with a heist twist. While not everyone wanted a Han Solo backstory, the movie offers fun moments, solid action, and standout performances — especially from Donald Glover as young Lando. It’s more lighthearted than Rogue One, but still gritty at times.

Family Friendliness
Action-heavy but generally clean. There’s violence, betrayal, and intense moments, but it sticks to typical Star Wars boundaries. Older kids and teens will enjoy the excitement and humor.

Christian Perspective
The story explores trust, loyalty, and personal growth — all relevant to the Christian journey. Han wrestles with choosing between selfishness and sacrifice, showing glimpses of the selfless hero he eventually becomes.

Critics Ratings
My Rating: 8/10
The Dove Foundation: Dove Approved (ages 12+)
IMDb: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 69%, Audience 63%
Metacritic: 62/100

Notable Scenes
Han meets Chewbacca in an underground prison

The legendary Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs

Han wins the Falcon from Lando in a card game

Maul’s shocking cameo reveal

Enfys Nest’s surprise as a proto-Rebel figure

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