It's called Shadows of the Empire. Dash Rendar anyone?
Just saw the film. Liked the CGI Tarkin and Leia. Really cool to see the Rebel pilots from ANH as well. Costumes and makeup were appropriate for the "1970s." Cool to see Bail Organa and Mon Mothma. Also really liked the other references to ANH.
Was surprised by the lack of an opening crawl, but I guess that had already been done in the Clone Wars film. Opening crawls are reserved for Episodes I guess.
About everyone dying at the end: I had talked about this in chat in the past - if we don't see these people in the OT, then they must all die in the film. I am glad that I was proved to be right.
Loved the transition scenes to ANH at the end.
Defnitely worth a second viewing.
Now some issues:
Jyn Erso - Jan Ors - seriously think of a more original name? "Rebellions are built on hope." - cringeworthy
Reused plot points - infiltrating a base in disguise, using a stolen Imperial ship to gain access somewhere
Hammerhead ramming Star Destroyer - I thought this was absolutely ridiculous. A small ship moving the enormous Star Destroyer? Give me a break.
I am one with the Force and the Force is with me - too much of this
Chirrut Îmwe - Completely bogus how he wasn't shot while walking to the switch.
Krennic - I will quote Jurassic Park, "SHOOT HER!"
Saw Gerrera - unnecessary character
Kyber crystal - It is supposed to be spelled Kaiburr.