With the galaxy in chaos, orphaned children are forced to
steal to survive. Two young lovers escape gang control, but they are separated
before they can make it offworld. Han escapes, and promises that he will come
back to rescue Qi’ra.
** I will try to avoid spoilers, but do be aware that there
may be SPOILERS AHEAD THE REST OF THE WAY **
The Adoption
Connection
Han’s last name, “Solo” is arbitrarily assigned by a
government official who learns that Han “has no people.”
Han’s friend Chewbacca reveals that he is trying to find his
own tribe or family (Han couldn’t differentiate between the two terms in
Chewbacca’s language).
Strong Points
From a fan perspective, this is a fun movie, and it answers
questions that I hadn’t thought to ask. It is worth seeing.
Challenges
Parents and children are separated.
The realistic nature of some war scenes could surprise some
younger viewers.
Some soldiers try to feed Han to a beast.
One character’s life philosophy is to “assume everyone will
be tray you and you’ll never be disappointed.”
Recommendations
Solo: A Star Wars Story has some violence that feels more realistic
than sci-fi, and there are some on-screen (or just-off-screen) deaths of some sympathetic
characters; both of these could make the movie a rough experience for the
youngest viewers. The film is rated PG-13 and that feels like a pretty good
guideline; I’d recommend it for most kids ages 12 and up.
Questions for
Discussion
How do you feel about how Han was given his last name? Should
he have been able to choose one?
Who do you think Han can trust? What makes you think that?
Would you like to have a friend like Chewbacca?
Other Ideas
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