caption “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” source Disney “Solo: A Star Wars Story” has some great moments, but as a whole is a flawed movie. The third act of the movie has major problems and feels uninspired. However, Alden Ehrenreich gives a worthy Solo performance, Donald Glover’s Lando is fantastic, and the movie beautifully shot. Warning: Minor spoilers below. The moment I realized “Solo: A Star Wars Movie” wasn’t for me was toward the two-hour mark of the movie, when I realized we were nowhere near the end. Granted, there was about only 15 minutes left in the movie, but it felt like an eternity. I’ve had that feeling in many movies in my life – when it just won’t end. But never for a “Star Wars” movie. “Solo” is not an awful movie, it just has a few awful parts that feel uninspired. … [Read more...] about ‘Solo’ has exciting thrills and lush photography, but it’s the first Star Wars movie to make me worried about franchise fatigue
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Air Force lab takes aim at Han Solo’s record
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Hiawatha Bray Globe Staff May 11, 2018 Any self-respecting “Star Wars” fan knows that legendary smuggler Han Solo made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (or about 39 light years, for those keeping score). Now the US Air Force has set up a Kessel Run of its own in Boston. That’s the name of a new laboratory designed to set new speed records in the development of mission-critical military software. “It was this running joke that we were going to smuggle this new software development capability into the Air Force in 12 parsecs or less,” said Air Force Captain Bryon Kroger, chief operating officer of the Kessel Run Experimentation Lab at the WeWork shared office facility on Portland Street. “It’s the shortest way to get from Point A to Point B.” Advertisement The new lab grew out of an effort to create software … [Read more...] about Air Force lab takes aim at Han Solo’s record
The new ‘Star Wars’ movie about a young Han Solo is getting great buzz from people who have seen it
Critics are calling “Solo: A Star Wars Story” a “non-stop adventure” with a “charming cast.” Some said it starts off slowly, but eventually picks up its pace. Donald Glover steals the show as Lando Calrissian, but Alden Ehrenreich is also impressive in the title role. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” went through a complicated production, but based on first reactions from critics who saw the movie Thursday night, the movie exceeds expectations. It’s no surprise that Donald Glover seems to steal the show as Lando Calrissian, but Alden Ehrenreich is also being praised for his performance as a young Han Solo, a role originated by Harrison Ford. Those are big shoes to fill, and it sounds like Ehrenreich is impressive despite reports that an acting coach was hired during filming. Veteran director Ron Howard was hired late in production to replace fired directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and it seems Howard was able to steer the … [Read more...] about The new ‘Star Wars’ movie about a young Han Solo is getting great buzz from people who have seen it
Critics say ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is a non-stop adventure that’s funny, emotional, and much better than expected
caption Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” source Disney/LucasFilm Critics are calling “Solo: A Star Wars Story” a “non-stop adventure” with a “charming cast.” Some said it starts off slowly, but eventually picks up its pace. Donald Glover steals the show as Lando Calrissian, but Alden Ehrenreich is also impressive in the title role. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” went through a complicated production, but based on first reactions from critics who saw the movie Thursday night, the movie exceeds expectations. It’s no surprise that Donald Glover seems to steal the show as Lando Calrissian, but Alden Ehrenreich is also being praised for his performance as a young Han Solo, a role originated by Harrison Ford. Those are big shoes to fill, and it sounds like Ehrenreich is impressive despite reports that an acting coach was … [Read more...] about Critics say ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is a non-stop adventure that’s funny, emotional, and much better than expected
Hollywood glitters as ‘Star Wars’ stages ‘Solo’ premiere
Chewbacca attends the premiere "Solo: A Star Wars Story" at the El Capitan Theatre on May 10, 2018 in Hollywood, California AFP/KEVIN WINTER Los Angeles - Lucasfilm brought the biggest party in the galaxy to Hollywood on Thursday as rapt devotees gathered under the Millennium Falcon for the world premiere of the latest "Star Wars" spin-off. "Solo: A Star Wars Story," which gets its US release on May 25, tells the coming-of-age tale of smuggler Han Solo before he was the galaxy's most adored scoundrel. The glittering array of stars in Hollywood Boulevard included cast members Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton and Paul Bettany. "One of my favorite movies growing up was 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' I think this movie has a little bit of the fun of that film," said Ehrenreich, who plays Solo, on the red carpet. Hollywood's A-list -- "Star Wars" alumni or otherwise -- turned out for the second in the "anthology" series of spin-off … [Read more...] about Hollywood glitters as ‘Star Wars’ stages ‘Solo’ premiere