Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Commentary

John Campea, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis and Ken Napzok sit down to watch 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' along with a special commentary on the film.
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[@mikematthews6944]

1:15:53 Thank you Ellis! I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't hate the "Be careful not to choke on your aspirations" line. It did feel like the "apology accepted" line from Empire. It may be a joke, but it's also very menacing and dark, which, to me, makes it feel like it's still in character for Vader.

[@thebendu33]

Feel the same way my friend

[@amransom26]

Lol I don't care what anyone says, Vader's "Don't choke on your aspirations" line was freaking awesome.

[@woodulike2no989]

That's Vader - making Dad jokes before he even knew he was a father.

[@anthonyw6895]

Andre Ransom yeah same, that line completely worked for me

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

i wanted so badly for Vader to chuckle to himself after that line.

[@RedfurredPikachu]

I love how Kristian insists Vader never told jokes like that in the orignal.

[@MrAndrew428]

Yeah no I thought it was trash. Took me out of the film when i saw it

[@TheLoreSeeker]

The C-3P0 and R2 thing isn't an inconsistancy. All we know is that Raddus has "returned to his ship". Which means its likely in orbit around the planet while the fleet assembles to leave. 3P0 and R2 could've simply gotten onto a shuttle and gone up to the flagship just after that scene...because people are still leaving to join the fleet.

[@TownieGirl1974]

I love how everyone else from Collider joined them at the end to watch the Vader scene. I also love how pretty much everyone is grinning from ear to ear during the Vader scene as well. Oh & don't get me wrong, every time I've watched that scene, I grin from ear to ear as well.

[@empirerepresentsorder3580]

Yes, our glorious Director Krennic gets killed by the Death Star but Jyn Erso at the end also becomes stardust thanks to the weapon that his father builts. Poetic ending for the rebel traitor

[@LadyVader1005]

The young Jyn and the younger young Jyn are actually sisters.

[@LadyVader1005]

Yes, they are. Not sure why you think that, but it nots hard to look up the truth. - "Jyn’s younger self is played very impressively by sisters Dolly and Beau Gadsdon. Great find, getting two talented sisters to play the role so that they look enough alike to still seem to be the same character, just at different ages."

[@Theboog3rBOI]

Just a small suggestion, you guys should keep a minute counter in the video just so we can match the movie with your video.

[@alanshu4255]

Yes!

[@KingEnforcer]

Exactly this!!

[@arturobenavides6142]

fan service? "Oh no, how dare they do something the fans will like"

[@VooDooChild6971]

I clapped when I saw this upload

[@chilliroach560]

very cool

[@johnnycalrissian929]

Now these 4 should share a show together for weekly Star Wars content. Man I miss this crew 😌

[@stevenethinks]

Favorite parts about this commentary: How quiet everyone gets during Vader's first scene, Mark's bathroom story, Ken... just Ken.

[@Hallucination]

Mark is right. Vader had the wink and a nod jokes. The Careful not to choke on your aspirations line was great. he was letting Krennick know that yes he's still in charge of the death Star BUT also reminding him of who's really in charge.

[@thieulam3889]

All you guys came for 2:05:26! You Welcome!

[@redhotchilifan98]

DiegOwOw Lam thank you lmao it's what we all came for

[@tpstps85]

I came here looking for this comment :) thank you!

[@scorpion11277]

DiegOwOw Lam no Perri?

[@oyziryhs1303]

My question is....WHY the hype? Whatch Darth Vader against a bunch of minions that cant do shit against him is the same thing if Superman beat a bunch of baby's literally. But maybe its just me that never saw Darth Vader as a great villian as people (Star Wars fans) see. hell even the fat Majin BUU is more scary than him.

[@trevorthornley8835]

yup

[@Kyle-ib6mt]

me personally, i loved this film

[@xX8GOD8Xx]

Holy cow whata thursday. Rogue one commentary?! And Jedi council? Glad im off work today

[@EPiche09]

I am giving extra love to the other videos on the channel because this one doesn't have ads! My pause button thanks you!

[@StanWilks]

"Trust goes both ways" is one of my favourite music pieces.

[@DeadstarSeries]

So glad Napzok is on this commentary. These guys are legit hilarious, they made this movie even more enjoyable.

[@bencoolbear3214]

The score is a great bridge between the prequels and the original trilogy

[@ritchiekirkum2311]

GREAT commentary! Great humor and facts from everyone. Really love how much everyone loves Star Wars.

[@beenyroy]

no one mentioned it was Gareth Edwards that pulled the release handle at the end.

[@mmogib]

Desney should pay these guys a lot of money. Their enthusiasm and passion is infectious. They have converted me into a star wars fan.

[@hea6399]

thank u Ellis for seeing the obvious tension between Cassian and Jyn this is why you're my fav

[@vexistentialist]

Fun watching this for the 3rd time, with you guys. Ken Napzok needs to be a part of EVERYTHING. Good luck at Celebration, this week.

[@bradwright9477]

I can't wait to buy my hard copy next week! Great film

[@MrMugen1985]

I got distracted when the redhead walked by in the background lol

[@idonthavh1n166]

God the soundtrack is sooo good. One of my favorites in all of Star Wars.

[@VeganJesus]

I DONT HAV H1N1 the score does not compare at all to john williams at all lol

[@redhotchilifan98]

Yoda they weren't trying to compare it to the Williams theme but rouge one has some really good music

[@idonthavh1n166]

Yoda I like it better than some John William tracks. I was never a huge fan of his work. Only some things.

[@TopCheeseBarDown]

WELL THEN YOU ARE LOST

[@redhotchilifan98]

T Brady your father would be proud is absolutely beautiful as well as hope

[@kennyteeology3526]

I assumed that Bor Gullet made Saw crazy so Saw became obsessed with using Bor Gullet as a tool on others. Sort of like Kahn in "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn".

[@illwill1991]

John left his wallet in El Segundo he's got to get it he's got got to get it

[@rodjimdx]

I'm so glad you guys made a commentary since the blu ray doesn't have one

[@Hendo9]

Won't understand people coming to this video, which is CLEARLY labelled as Rogue One, just to post a negative comment. Where is the logic in that?!

[@shill1444]

THE SCORE... WOW... The last 40 minutes of this film is scored so emotionally, so Williams-esque, it just feels so right. I dunno what Harloff Minor is talking about.

[@esotericVideos]

1:36:25 "Here's Chopper. Here's Chopper. There's Chopper. Yay." I used the arrow keys to rewatch this moment over and over.

[@charlielopez8308]

Not a big drinker. Ellis 49:49. Hahahahahaha.

[@MusicFilmArtGuy09]

I think the film's score got more likable the more I watched the movie/listened to the score. True, I obviously liked the original tidbits that were sprinkled into the film, but I can still tell you the film's main motif for the Rebellion, and it sounds like a somber hope with a hint of desperation.

[@daniellarsson7144]

Could listen to these four talking Star Wars all day

[@hen913]

I think the real confusion with that Jimmy Smitz scene is that we all know he mentions Obi Wan...then she says you need someone you can trust, and all of a sudden he says he trusts her with his life. It kinda throws you off cus you still think he's talking about Obi Wan. It's weird dialogue lol.

[@Vader47000]

Mon Mothma is saying you need someone you can trust to contact the Jedi. Then he says he trusts her with his life, referencing Leia. It's not confusing in the larger picture of Star Wars, but I can imagine it being confusing to some who might not be familiar with Episode IV. What's a bit more jarring is that they are only talking about 1 Jedi who served with Bail Organa during the Clone Wars. At the end of Episode III, Bail is aware of two Jedi (Yoda and Obi-Wan) in hiding, and neither of them really "served him." So it makes me wonder how Mon Mothma knows he has a (singular) Jedi friend. I was always under the impression that he dropped off both Yoda and Obi-Wan at their hideout planets, but given the deleted scene of Yoda going to Dagobah on an escape pod, I can accept an explanation that Yoda took an escape pod and Bail didn't know where he went, and then Bail dropped off Obi-Wan at Tatooine. So that's how Bail knew where Obi-Wan was, and at some point he casually mentions this to Mon Mothma?

[@emergencybowtie]

Mark saying his favorite Star Wars sound is Luke talking about power converters had me crying laughing I had to pause the movie. Great commentary it's so fun watching with people who really really really care about Star Wars

[@boomieboo]

You guys need to show the movie in a smaller frame in the corner of your commentary vids.

[@ReviewKingMB]

Kristian doing commentaries is hilarious, some of his comments are great but so is everyone else. Great video!

[@eternal_napalm6442]

I didn't cry at the end of Rogue One...dust got into my eye.

[@sebastiancaputo1255]

So I see most people only want to see the Vader scene? That's sad...

[@Rackhark]

I did not:)

[@sebastiancaputo1255]

Good, that means you enjoyed the whole movie and not just one scene, while most people will only remember that 1 minute clip :)

[@justsomerandomguyonline2784]

I know right? The darth vader scene is the only reason why people love the movie. I am not taking the bait! With or without the vader scene this movie would still be shit. I have seen vader do way cooler shit in the other movies. For example the scene where he wipes out all the separatists on mustafar in revenge of the sith. That was way more badass then the scene in rogue one and much longer too.

[@squamish4244]

These are all a bunch of guys my age who grew up with the OT and are also overjoyed that we are getting such quality in the new films :)

[@BoxOfficeJack]

We need more commentaries with Ken! He was a GREAT addition!

[@MorsecodeZ]

I love how Dennis, Mark and Wendy gathered as the Vader scene approached ^_^ Awesome commentary!

[@thieulam3889]

Who came here for the final Darth Vader scene?

[@redhotchilifan98]

DiegOwOw Lam I love the whole movie but the vader scene is the best moment in star wars history

[@redhotchilifan98]

DiegOwOw Lam I love the whole movie but the vader scene is the best moment in star wars history

[@jordansherrick7297]

ed1rko17 it's called an opinion

[@oliveready8648]

It was easy to find, cause three other people joined it in the thumbnail haha

[@windwalker5765]

I loved seeing everyone come in to see the finale! It was like the Schmoes Trailer 2 reaction with the whole office piling in behind Kristian

[@Segregedal]

Finally. I've been waiting for this review for ages. Rock on guys.

[@jyoundt8345]

My mom cried at the end of this film and she is by no means a big fan of Star Wars. Obviously there's character development if my mom cared enough to cry.

[@DARINW13]

Best commentary ever. You should have Grace walk behind the couch every few minutes in every video to keep me watching! ;)

[@11nint]

man just seeing you guys chill and express your thoughts is such a joy.

[@helgemartinsanchez6445]

may be just me, but lining up my dvd with this commentary proved impossible...

[@colin4758]

The reason they parked so far way is it was probably a show of power. By landing so far away it shows that they weren't worried about giving away the element of surprise and knew that they would either come with them or they would kill them.

[@chrismaigaard6693]

Hearing your guyss closing off the video with the rouge one end credits music in the background was a perfect mixture

[@bartbovee928]

A great way to spend a couple of hours this afternoon

[@bobbysums4072]

Great to have Ken with the crew for this movie

[@sacredsynth2644]

Campea and the dog hahaha classic

[@KingEnforcer]

I've really been enjoying these

[@grapeape1987]

My thought on the stormtroopers "armor" is that its not really armor, but they use it for the fear factor. The Empire was trying to control people with fear. People would get intimidated when a garrison of troopers are coming down your street.

[@aljagiello]

It's not often that I agree with Campea but I do agree that the first half of this film is better than the second. The character building is fantastic. I could have spent a trilogy with these characters. They're so fantastic.

[@romanmccoy5074]

love the shout out for Ellis' land destruction deck

[@11nint]

"I see a cruiser leaving im packing my bags" lmao

[@ItsMrE.K.]

can someone give me the time for "are you kidding me, im blind"

[@Dousch]

38:25

[@ItsMrE.K.]

THANK YOU

[@ItsMrE.K.]

well that reaction was a bit anti-climactic

[@Pappy_Spoilers]

The Commentary vids is how I found you guys. So glad I did! Keep it up!!

[@chelskichamp11]

Awesome job guys! Been waiting for this.

[@andrein_501st]

Rogue One was amazing can't wait to get it , great commentary guys

[@DannyDHidalgo]

The whole crew coming in at the end is awesome, reflects everyone's feeling of mostly wanting to see Vader kicking tail.

[@bencoolbear3214]

The Long Walk. How much does a star ship weigh? Perhaps that was the closet spot of ground that could support the weight of the landing ship. Sure star ships have repulsor lifts, but if the ship is powered down, perhaps the repulsors are powered down too. In Empire, the walkers were probably delivered by drop ship to a secure Ice shelf. The rebels probably established their base behind hidden crevasses, ice shelves, and frozen lakes that would not support troop ships or drop ships. The rebel base was protected from fire from space by the shield generator, but the walkers could pass through the shield to destroy the generator, much like the shield in the clone wars movie. The walkers could navigate the hidden ice crevasses.

[@floydpinkster]

I have only watched the Star Wars commentaries (might watch the prequels to hear you guys rip them a new butt hole) And they have all been great and hilarious but the addition of Ken Napzok made this my favorite. It was even funnier, the four of you have great rapport, and this was the first time I was educated abit. Ken knows his stuff. Great Job Guys.

[@jaimesonmeza7097]

Great job on the commentary of Star Wars rogue one appreciate the great nugget of information from the Rogue one book that can gave route the movie commentary also love watching you guys banter between the star wards points of view you all have and what parts of the movie were more tied in to episode four of new hope and what things were tied in to the recalls movies still love the discussions you guys were having DeRaad the tire movie and also love when you guys debated little knit pick things that a lot of star wars fans like to debate about once again great job with the commentary video of star wars rogue one

[@Bounsingonbongos1]

Christian... dear god.... the Rogue One (plays over titles, among other places) theme is amazing.

[@phillipgiroux2145]

best moment was the Grace cameo

[@ralphroshia9247]

For Ken the name of the General that reports to Tarkin is General Romodi

[@quinnziegelmeyer8701]

I couldn't stop laughing at "Hug on pound town beach" 😂 1:26:36

[@solidshepard7812]

Me too. Lol

[@elsaandnoah]

I'm here for the commentary - you guys are hilarious so talk all you want 😆😆😆

[@jeffin8127]

I don't think James Earl Jones sounds different so much because of age, but because his parts were likely recorded digitally vs the original trilogy was certainly to tape. There can be a marked difference in how a voice sounds between the two.

[@rcstockton]

"And it lost to the Bears." Harloff crushing it with the Bo Jackson jokes.

[@greyjackal]

Good fun, gents, thanks for another good commentary. See you in Orlando.

[@hen913]

Well the thing is in Galens message, he tells all he knows. He put a weakness in the CORE REACTOR. That is all he sabotaged. The structural plans were supposed to help them find a way to hit it and destroy it. The one in a million shot is because of the exhaust port they found. None of that is degraded by the weakness.

[@chubbification]

I love that Napzok is a RLM fan and makes references to it all the time.

[@rongonzales3052]

I actually believed Ken when he said Raddus and Ackbar didn't get along! Laughed out loud when Ellis said "Where's the company card? I bet Ackbar took it!" Haha

[@JoeSelf1982]

Great commentary, gentlemen. Thanks for doing all of these videos.

[@Windupchronic]

The reason I like the logo is because it feels like something that would have been in a film in '76, right before the original Star Wars came out. IMO it should feel 70s, not 2010s.

[@winrockywin06]

thanks for doing this guys. really entertaining.

[@dkbif]

Been awhile since the last commentary. I hope you bring them back soon - e.g. Avengers, Iron Man, Spiderman, or other Disney/Pixar properties

[@ivor1977]

was great watching along with you guys.

[@jordanmertens8972]

40:45 in. Best part.

[@Brokephi316]

Just watched it in 3D, Amazing!

[@redhotchilifan98]

YES!! was waiting for this commentary people can think whatever they want about this movie but I adore it it's my 2nd favorite star wars movie after empire it just had everything I wanted new characters i was interested that gripped me and I genuinely was caring about them even though I already knew their final fate and that entire 3rd act is a non stop pumping adrenaline rush Gareth Edwards directed this movie masterfully in my opinion with the shots he chose and re listening to the music and paying closer attention for only 4 weeks the score has some great music on it can't wait to get my bluray on Tuesday!! oh and that final vader scene!!

[@Nuuksgirl]

Here are the two little girls names that played Jyn, in the credits it displays it like this Young Jyn: Beau Gadson, Younger Jyn Dolly Gasdon. You all were wondering.

[@FaceManBuddha]

Ken Napzok great line about "little known fact about the Death Troopers...," lol...& great reference to Land of the Lost (Circa 70s)

[@HD-mj9zi]

Glad i tuned in to this to watch Harloff eat popcorn off the floor! 😆

[@darrellgarrett5356]

Y'all should put a time clock on the side so people can watch with yall

[@peacefulguy4145]

great commentary guys, can't wait for the next Star wars schmoedown match

[@larrysmith7023]

Great commentary , I always look forward to these, thanks

[@Mmlujan]

Whose here? We need the prequel commentaries

[@Dousch]

Indeed. This film is so much more than the space battle and Vader scene. Also, anyone who doesn't like the score, let me remind you of 'Confrontation on Eadu'.

[@leijen208]

My favorite Star Wars commentaries are from Collider.

[@leijen208]

will add to my own comment-Geekfest Rants comes in at a very very close second. them and collider are the only commentaries I'll watch multiple times. like now :-)

[@AbeDallas68]

Awesome commentary Collider just got my copy early today

[@ohhaimark8867]

Ken seems to love a lot of shots in this movie

[@Tarlenn]

Ken was hilarious during this. Great commentary guys