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Solo squib
The latest in the Star Wars franchise disappoints MARIA DUARTE
Solo Squib

Solo: A Star Wars Story (12A)

Directed by Ron Howard

FROM a galaxy far, far away comes another spin-off Star Wars film, this time providing Han Solo's origin story but if you are expecting a groundbreaking and trailblazing standalone adventure then “much to learn you still have.”

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