Not to be outdone by Deadpool 2 (see the first reactions here), Lucasfilm has today lifted the official Twitter embargo for Solo: A Star Wars Story, opening the floodgates to a sea of online positivity.
As reported by CBM, a number of critics have now posted their preliminary thoughts on social media, and the general consensus appears to be that Lucasfilm and Ron Howard’s Anthology pic is an “absolute blast,” one that whisks viewers off on a journey filled with many twists and turns.
In fact, if Peter Sciretta of /Film is to be believed, Solo‘s story is chock full of unexpected events, so be wary of Marvel-level spoilers over the next two weeks. Other critics are more reserved in their reviews, stating that the Star Wars origin story takes a little while to find its feet, but once it does, Alden Ehrenreich owns the titular role, and there’s nothing but love for Donald Glover’s performance as the young Lando Calrissian. No surprise there, really.
Via Twitter:
#Solo was a blast. The Kasdans nail the character of Han Solo. Yes, the story is a series of expected events (Han meets chewie….etc) but none of them happen as expected. Stay away from spoilers, big Marvel-level shit that will make you wonder where Lucasfilm is headed next.
— /Film (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
#Solo feels surprisingly unlike any Star Wars movie before, yet perfectly captures the tone, adventure, characters and humor of the #StarWars franchise. Also, I need a Lando movie in my life.
— /Film (@slashfilm) May 11, 2018
Ooo @StarWars fans you are in for a friggin TREAT w/ #Solo. Killer cast. A great adventure. So much fun. #hansolo
— Kara Warner (@karawarner) May 11, 2018
I figured if @DisneyStudios was willing to show 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' a few weeks before release it must be good and it absolutely is. Film is a blast and a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe. @RealRonHoward you did a great job. Congrats. pic.twitter.com/1pkWH2y6qE
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 11, 2018
And here’s another helping of Twitter thoughts, just to drive the point home that, yes, it appears Ron Howard pulled off the impossible and delivered a Star Wars Anthology pic that’s every bit as thrilling and entertaining as Rogue One before it.
Got out of #SoloAStarWarsStory and I’m completely floored. This movie seriously holds up! I was on the edge of my seat and had so much fun watching it! Interviewing the stars of the film tomorrow, cannot wait ❣️ pic.twitter.com/7GAr6h2c8q
— Jacki Jing ➡️ SDCC (@JackiJing) May 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/katerbland/status/994796867476250626
https://twitter.com/Breznican/status/994808235008946176
Okay, one more batch just for good measure…
https://twitter.com/Breznican/status/994809380414554113
Alden Ehrenreich is the real deal, Thandie Newton is who I want to be when I grow up, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s L3… well we’ll talk about that later. 😃 #SoloAStarWarsStory
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) May 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/michelledeidre/status/994803919317553154
Expect the review embargo to lift on Tuesday, May 15th, which really shows the level of confidence that’s currently swirling around Solo. Indeed, those Twitter reactions will surely boost the film’s box office projections, after it was reported that the Lucasfilm spinoff was headed for a record-setting Memorial Day weekend. And now? The sky’s the limit, really…
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters in exactly two weeks’ time.