So having the film as a DVD or download is going to present the highest quality viewing experience to preserve those features.īut secondly, and related to that, the aesthetics of Rogue One were actually built on a certain texture, a grittiness, and sense of things happening in “real time”, and that is only preserved at a high level in this Blu-Ray or digital experience. That may be a controversial thing to say, since The Force Awakens contains so many emotion-inducing returns of key actors to the Star Wars universe, but in terms of tone and aesthetics, Rogue One comes closer to the feel of the original films than any other thus far and actually manages to build on them. It is film wrought so carefully to stand within the Star Wars universe that it even surpasses last year’s The Force Awakens. The film will eventually be shown on TV, too, and enjoyed in re-watch countless times.īut if you’re not sure about buying the Blu-Ray or digital download, why do it, or why do it now, versus waiting a few months? You’ll probably be able to watch it on TV, or through subscription channels, so why own it?įirstly, the movie itself is a triumph, and not just because the DVD cover says “Triumphant”. It’s going to be placed alongside the other films on a shelf and viewing marathons will break out on special occasions like family gatherings, since Star Wars brings people together across generations.

For a lot of people, buying the take-home copy to keep in a collection is a given. Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyarrived on Blu-Ray DVD and in digital download format this week, and social media feeds for pop culture fans are full of plenty of photos of folks holding up their Blu-Rays proudly.

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