Solo: A Star Wars Story is a prequel to the Star Wars prequel films, focusing on Han Solo and Chewbacca. We see the humble beginnings of Han where he is trapped in the slums of Corellia, and then eventually his escape, his first meeting with Chewbacca and of course, how he obtained the Millennium Falcon. Wrapped into the film is your typical story of Han being forced into the service of a crime syndicate which turns into an impossible heist. There's also your usual love interest, a new character by the name of Qi'ra. While the film has its highlights, a lot of the set pieces are great to watch, the plot follows down the same beaten path of a lot of other films. Thus, there are no surprises, even though there are some questionable choices made by the characters. The pacing does ebb and flow, with a strong beginning followed by a weaker segment, then another exciting set piece, followed by more set up before the final climax. The climax and resolution of the whole matter didn't feel as substantial as one might have expected from the build up. Thankfully Han and Chewbacca remain charismatic and is a likable pair, helping to carry the weight of the film which is ultimate a solid, yet predictable, affair.
