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Rogue One aims, as the director Gareth Edwards put it, to portray “the reality of war” and thus features a tone that is darker and grittier than that of other Star Wars movies. ![]() It primarily follows an ensemble of new characters, none of them named Skywalker, Solo, or Palpatine. ![]() But beyond that connective tissue and the galactic setting, the film bears little resemblance to past tales about Jedis, Sith Lords, and Chosen Ones. There is merely the title card informing viewers that it’s “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”-and then bam: The action begins.Ī prequel taking place at the height of the Empire’s militaristic might, 2016’s Rogue One chronicles how the Death Star plans came to be possessed by the rebels. The franchise logo doesn’t appear, and the John Williams fanfare doesn’t kick in. There is no opening crawl, no wall of yellow font drifting into a star field. It's become hauntingly beautiful and shows how much more Darth Vader still has to offer in live action.Rogue One sets itself apart from other Star Wars films seconds after it starts. Thanks to them, fans can see how far Anakin fell to the Dark Side since Revenge of the Sith through his ruthless aggression against the rebels. Whether or not the duo returns to the Star Wars universe for future outings as the Dark Lord, their impact on the franchise will not be forgotten. For now, it's unclear if Naprous or Wilding will also return to help bring the action scenes to life. The film also marks his fifth film appearance since his return in 2005's Revenge of the Sith, where Hayden Christensen wore the armor. Christensen will also be reprising the role in Disney+'s upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series. While James Earl Jones has always been the voice of Vader, Naprous and Wilding brought a ferocity to the character that has made his action scene in Rogue One go down in history as one of the greats. RELATED: Star Wars Anatomy: The 5 Weirdest Things About Yoda's Body
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