Solo A Star Wars Story in pictures

Solo: A Star Wars Story's announcement evoked mixed reactions. Some said that Han Solo does not need a movie and they won't see it since Harrison Ford cannot essay the role, while others said this is another way to make money from a famous character. Well, the film is finally here and it has received mostly positive reviews. Some critics have praised Alden Ehrenreich's performance, while some have said it is the weak link. It holds a 71% rating at Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus being, "A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theatre door." Here are a few stills for you to enjoy until the film his theatres.

Alden Ehrenreich essays the titular role in the film. This is a young Han Solo before the events of the original Star Wars.

Some fans are complaining that Alden is too short an actor to be a good Han Solo.

With Han is his trusty old Wookiee friend Chewbacca, this time played by Joonas Suotamo.

This smooth criminal is a young Lando Calrissian, portrayed by Donald Glover. Billy Dee Williams played the role in the original trilogy.

We've got a good feeling about this.

The obligatory android character. Of course, nobody can replace C-3PO and R2-D2. Anthony Daniels is playing another character in the film.

Woody Harrelson will play a mentor and a father figure Tobias Beckett to Han Solo.

Paul Bettany is a crime lord in the film, who hires the band of Tobias Beckett and Solo. It is not clear if he is the primary villain or indeed a villain.

There is a western feel to this film.

Han will win the fabled Millennium Falcon by defeating Lando Calrissian in a card game, Sabacc.

Hyperspace travel!

The Millennium Falcon.