Solo

A young Han Solo, on the run with his wookiee companion Chewbacca, becomes a smuggler for a crime lord. He falls in with a crew planning a daring heist that will determine his fate and shape his destiny as one of the galaxy's most beloved scoundrels.

Solo received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics. While many praised the performances, particularly Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, and the film's visual style, some found the story to be somewhat predictable and lacking the spark of previous Star Wars installments. Audiences were somewhat divided, with many enjoying it as a fun heist movie within the Star Wars universe.

• Alden Ehrenreich's portrayal of Han Solo is a highlight, though it struggles to match Harrison Ford's iconic performance.

• Donald Glover shines as a charismatic Lando Calrissian, often stealing the show.

• The film delivers a competent and enjoyable heist narrative with impressive visuals, but lacks a truly compelling or surprising storyline.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film for its entertaining heist elements and the performances of the cast, especially Donald Glover. However, some felt it didn't add enough new depth to Han Solo's character or the Star Wars universe.

The film famously underwent a significant directorial change mid-production, with original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller being replaced by Ron Howard.