This movie really seemed like they took four episodes of The Mandalorian and stitched them together to make a feature length film. I'm not saying that is a bad thing, but it is important to know before setting your expectations.
Because I went into expecting nothing more than a long Mandalorian episode, I was not disappointed. I really enjoy the show and love the characters and relationship between Mando and Baby Yoda... I mean Grogu. I got exactly what I was expecting: a simple plot, fun interactions between Mando and Grogu, Grogu being insanely cute and some cool battle scenes. I got all that.
This was a unique movie. Although it was clearly made for kids, it also includes lots of bad guys actually dying. There are no pilots ejecting and Storm Troopers and other villains actually get shot and die... a lot. In fact there are many scenes of Mando just walking into a room and killing literally everyone. These scenes weren't choreographed that well but it was good enough to keep my interest.
One of the very cool things about this movie was the writer/director John Favreau insisting on using practical effects. I'm sure by now that everyone is aware that Grogu is not CGI. He is an old school puppet. Even in this movie, they stay true to that details. At one point Grogu scoops out a paste-like medicine without bending his fingers, wrists or any other joints. He is a puppet with puppet hands. While some may be annoyed by this, I found it endearing. An even better example is a battle scene between Mando, Grogu and two giant robots. The robots were actually animated using stop motion animation. While some may have found this hokey, I found it cool and nostalgic.
Not all of the effects were old school. there were plenty of the high quality special effects we have grown to expect from Lucasfilm. There are plenty of action sequences and space battles to allow them to flex their fx muscles.
But when it comes down to it, this movie (or more likely television show arc) was all about getting to the final act. The first two thirds of the movie was very simple and formulaic. Find the McGuffin. Get the McGuffin. Deal with the problems caused by getting the McGuffin. The only thing I will say about this particular McGuffin is that it is a fantastic call back for fans of the Clone Wars cartoon "movie" (A three episode arc that was released in theaters... kind of like this one).
So was this movie worth it? If you like The Mandalorian television show and you prefer watching movies in Dolby on the big screen, it is definitely worth it. If you are just as happy watching on your phone, you can wait for this to come to Disney+.
Although I enjoyed Mando and Grogu playing father and son, and I do find Grogu cute and funny, the movie would not have been worth it for me if it weren't for that final act. Clearly Favreau and Filoni wrote some insane battle scenes and then were like "OK how do we get to this final battle"? Until that final battle, there really were no stakes or excitement. I knew Mando wasn't going to die early in the movie so it was all a formality that in every crowded room he entered, he'd leave behind a pile of dead bodies. But the final battle did actually have me on the edge of my seat a bit.
So was this movie worth it? If you like The Mandalorian television show and you prefer watching movies in Dolby on the big screen, it is definitely worth it. If you are just as happy watching on your phone, you can wiat for this to come to Disney+.
Like I said, I will probably wait for it to come out on Disney Plus if it isn't already. I don't think I would go see it in the theater. I remember I went and saw Rogue One in the theater with my wife and she sat and read her book the whole time! I think it's interesting how the marketing kit for this is kind of like Starship Troopers was.
I enjoyed it. It is a series of fights and battles, but the characters are engaging. I agree that is it violent, but then the puppets seem aimed at kids. It had a 12A rating here, so younger kids are supposed to be accompanied.
The aerial dogfights looked good as we don't generally see them against blue skies.
It was fun where some of the other movies have been a bit of a slog.
I've never watched the TV series, but the movies yes, even though last trilogy wasn't that good imho
Spot on Honestly that stitched together episodes vibe is exactly what a lot of people felt but getting Din Djarin and Grogu on the big screen is still such a massive treat Can't wait to read your full guide on this one This is the way 🌌🔥
Thanks for sharing, I will check it out.I so much enjoyed Maul: The Dark Lord, you posted sometime ago.
If that's an actual movie poster they better have some practical effects somewhere XD
I'm not a big fan of those Star Wars movies, and even less so of those series, but I would definitely wait to see it on Disney+. But hey, maybe at some point I'll be tempted to watch something different from what we're used to enjoying at home.
I have seen many of his films myself. They make very interesting films. This one too and its characters look very good. The way you have explained all the details, I will definitely watch Mehfilim after your review and I will definitely watch this one too. I like fighting the most in movies and this one is also there, so I'm becoming quite interested
The best thing about The Mandalorian and Grogu has to be the special effects of the space battles; that must be incredible. Although I'm not a huge fan of those movies and series, you have to give them a chance.
It certainly sounds a good watch I’ve watched the series on Disney. I was in two minds to go to the cinema to watch it. I think I will watch it when it comes out on Disney. Thankyou for your review though I will definitely watch when it comes out.
It's essentially a remake of what's already been seen in other series, so expectations shouldn't be too groundbreaking, even though the special effects are good.
I haven't seen this movie yet, but considering its reception (critics, audience and box office), it's a clear sign of how worn out this franchise has become over the years.
Such a shame. It's only money after all.