Episode 139: Solo: Disney Wrecked A Favorite Scoundrel

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Find our Rogue One Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-16T16_38_35-07_00 Find the referenced Iron Man 3 review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-09T04_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew dive into a detailed discussion about 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' exploring its character development, themes, and overall execution. They analyze Han Solo's journey from a young idealist to a hardened smuggler, the role of Tobias Beckett in shaping his character, and the film's heist elements, particularly during the Kessel Run. The conversation critiques the film's narrative structure and character arcs, ultimately questioning its effectiveness as a Star Wars installment. The discussion also touches on the lasting impressions of the film and its place within the broader Star Wars narrative.----------Highlights:0:00 'Solo' Introduction6:07 Opening Scene9:20 Introducing Han Solo21:16 Heightened Tension30:35 The Climactic Showdown34:58 Growth and Themes38:26 Dryden Voss and Other Villainous Characters45:45 Side Characters51:27 Lasting Impact#solo #hansolo #starwars #soloastarwarsstory #disney #disneyfilm #starwars #sw #agalaxyfarfaraway #filmthoughts #darthvader #rogueone #alostplot #chewbacca #tobiasbeckett #darthmaul #shadowcollective #crimsondawn #qira