Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Early Reviews

December 12, 2016 11:38 AM EST

Star Wars fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as Rogue One — the first major franchise spinoff — has debuted to rave reviews. Despite fan unease over a series of reshoots earlier this year, the film reportedly received a standing ovation following its premiere at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Saturday night, prompting many in attendance to take to social media to share their (spoiler-free) praise for the latest galaxy, far, far away installment.

Here’s what audiences members had to say about Rogue One, which tells the story of Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and the band of rebel fighters that join her on a mission to steal the plans for the Imperial Death Star.

With all the talk of reshoots and production problems the final cut of Rogue One is worth the wait. Man that 3rd act....so so good.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 11, 2016

All everyone is talking about at the Rogue One after party is the 3rd act. Still thinking about it myself. So awesome.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) December 11, 2016

RUN to see #RogueOne #StarWars !! No seriously, RUN. It's so F'ing good!! @RogueOneMovie
— Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) December 11, 2016

Perfect Felicity Jones an action heroine I would follow into space battle any day, in a film full of great hero turns #rogueone
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) December 11, 2016

Holy Sith! @RogueOneMovie is unbelievably wonderful! No lie: it is #EmpireStrikesBack great! An excellent chapter in the @starwars Universe! pic.twitter.com/Lb0vQ06ifh
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) December 11, 2016

Star Wars fans will be very happy with #RogueOne. It's fun, action packed, doesn't feel neutered by reshoots. Donnie Yen and K2so standouts.
— /Film (@slashfilm) December 11, 2016

Obviously no spoilers, but Gareth Edwards completely nailed the tone and feel of #StarWars. It's dark and dirty, violent, and totally works.
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) December 11, 2016

Holy crap did I love Rogue One. It’s gonna take days to wipe the smile off my face. So many surprises and so much fun. Get excited.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 11, 2016

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