'Solo: A Star Wars Story': The Internet is Pleasantly Surprised by Alden Ehrenreich's Han Solo Performance

After watching Solo, I think everyone owes Alden Ehrenreich a huge apology. Not only was the film fantastic, he did great service to the character of Han Solo.

Another note on Solo. Alden Ehrenreich was really good. He doesn't have Harrison Ford's swagger, but he's not supposed to. It's supposed to be Han 10 years before A New Hope. In Solo, Ehrenreich is cocky with a touch of nervousness, which is exactly the right note.

You know what needs to be said most? Alden Ehrenreich did a great job! Stepping into the shoes of Harrison Ford’s iconic role is no small task but he was completely believable and did a fantastic job! He doesn’t desevre any of the hate he’s recieved! #SoloAStarWarsStory

#Solo is worth the watch and worthy of the #StarWars franchise. It’s fun, mildly nostalgic, and ends with an interesting reveal.

Alden Ehrenreich’s portrayal is true to the character and charming. Thanks @RealRonHoward for a great addition to the franchise!

i’d like to apologize to alden ehrenreich for doubting his han solo. he nailed all of harrison’s mannerisms. the way he said some things & his movements actually made me emotional thinking about harrison’s han. i’m even more in love with han than before. ‘solo’ is amazing.

Alden Ehrenreich was incredible as Han. It takes a little while to get used to him, but after that you get to see a younger version of Harrison Ford’s character. So down to see to Alden return! pic.twitter.com/0b61EePmio

Alden Ehrenreich was clearly not doing a Harrison Ford impression, that what made that performance as amazing as it was. He managed to separate he character form the actor, and made the character his own.
That’s incredibly difficult.

Two years later - I am pleased to report that Alden Ehrenreich is rather wonderful as Han Solo. It took me like 5 minutes to get over the fact that it wasn't Harrison Ford, #SoloAStarWarsStory is fun! That's all I was hoping for. https://t.co/ZcDgix6Bbi

The more I think about Alden Ehrenreich's performance in Solo, the more in awe of it I am. It's great not just because it channels Ford so well, but because it enhances that character, building his vulnerability, charm, swagger. This whole scene is Han in a nutshell. pic.twitter.com/6YeF2l4weC

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You thought Solo would be bad because Alden Ehrenreich doesn't look like Harrison Ford pic.twitter.com/Zl1AjUU8zz