Solo: A Star Wars Story has endured somewhat of a bumpy ride to the big screen, but Star Wars fans can finally breathe easy - The Force is pretty strong with this one. 

The first no-spoiler reviews have landed and here's a round-up of early reactions:

What Do The Critics Say?

Hot Off The Twitterverse

#SoloAStarWarsStory is reaaaaalllly good. Fun as hell. It’s a straight intergalactic heist movie, kind of refreshing to see a Star Wars movie w/o a Death Star or the rebellion’s fate at stake. Alden Ehrenreich is super impressive as Han, but L3 might be my favorite new character.

— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) May 11, 2018

Wow. Just come out of #SoloAStarWarsStory and can confirm it’s kinda a blast. @donaldglover was as perfect as expected, but Alden Ehrenreich has swagger to match, and spare.

— Joel Meares (@joelmeares) May 11, 2018

#Solo is afun! I was pleasantly surprised that it worked as well as it did given all the behind the scenes drama & retooling. Charming cast, fun action, good jokes, good fan service but still does its own thing. #StarWars will be fine.

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) May 11, 2018

I loved #SoloAStarWarsStory so much. It’s a western. A caper. Funny with so much heart. It’s got so much surprises that fans are going to love. Donald Glover is charming x1000. Alden Ehrenreich is a great #HanSolo and just know I’ve been saying this for years! Fave new #StarWars.

— Michelle Buchman (@michelledeidre) May 11, 2018

There’s some fun to be had with #SoloAStarWarsStory. Ehrenreich was solid and really enjoyed Glover and Waller-Bridge as L3, but not convinced we needed a young Han Solo movie. Was really hoping for higher stakes, more energy and depth.

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 11, 2018

Average Star Wars Rankings (RT + MTC + IMDB):

1. A New Hope - 89

2. The Empire Strikes Back - 88

3. The Force Awakens - 84

4. The Last Jedi - 83

5. Rogue One - 76

6. Revenge of the Sith - 74

7. Solo - 65

8. Attack of the Clones - 62

9. The Phantom Menace - 57

See It Or Skip It?

We have to admit we were a little sceptical at first. Apart from the alleged bouts of on-set drama, the idea of an origin story seemed like a really bad idea on paper. After all, Han Solo's mysterious past was a part of his charm and learning more about him would probably take that away. 

Thankfully, it seems like director Ron Howard and rising star Alden Ehrenreich has managed to do the character justice. Plus, we've also heard nothing but good things about Donald Glover's portrayal of enigmatic fan-favourite Lando Calrissian and his scene-stealing droid sidekick, L3-37. 

Given that the odds were stacked against the movie, it's actually rating alot better than we anticipated. We can't wait to board this Millennium Falcon ride, but longtime fans of the saga should probably not expect too much. 

Photocredit @ Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Solo: A Star Wars Story opens in cinemas on 24 May 2018. Advance ticket sales now available!

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