This kind of looks bad. I’m not the biggest Star Wars lover, I like the original trilogy fine, I love The Last Jedi, and I liked Solo more than most. But this looks like, well, a Disney+ special....
This kind of looks bad. I’m not the biggest Star Wars lover, I like the original trilogy fine, I love The Last Jedi, and I liked Solo more than most. But this looks like, well, a Disney+ special. Solo, for all its faults, looked incredible.
It’s a shame because the mandalorian started as something that kinda understood why Star Wars works and just went with “explore the world with western vibes”. It’s so very far from that now and it...
It’s a shame because the mandalorian started as something that kinda understood why Star Wars works and just went with “explore the world with western vibes”.
It’s so very far from that now and it just feels off. I wouldn’t be shocked if it was “fine” but it’s a shame they don’t have it in them to really tell any other story.
I did really want a "monster/planet of the week" type show out of this, and we got way more lore than I expected. I guess that is kind of Filoni's thing though...
I did really want a "monster/planet of the week" type show out of this, and we got way more lore than I expected. I guess that is kind of Filoni's thing though...
That first season, which I really liked, did feel like it was going to be more of a Wanted Dead or Alive vibe to it. I agree that it’s Filoni’s thing and is a huge weakness of his and why I don’t...
That first season, which I really liked, did feel like it was going to be more of a Wanted Dead or Alive vibe to it. I agree that it’s Filoni’s thing and is a huge weakness of his and why I don’t love that he’s the creative chief of Lucasfilm. He’s really obsessed with lore and having hype moments that reference the universe instead of trying to tell a good story.
Yeah not quite sure why they decided to finish the story like through a movie, I really enjoyed the series as a TV show and the pacing/story telling for this pair seemed to work really well in a...
Yeah not quite sure why they decided to finish the story like through a movie, I really enjoyed the series as a TV show and the pacing/story telling for this pair seemed to work really well in a TV format. I never really got the impression that it would work in a movie format. I can't tell from the trailer what the story is even supposed to be other than them traveling around causing mischief.
I think it's probably got do with Pedro Pascal and his time more than anything else. He was publicly complaining about this before the last season came out. I also think a movie is a good way to...
I think it's probably got do with Pedro Pascal and his time more than anything else. He was publicly complaining about this before the last season came out. I also think a movie is a good way to end this run or story arc or whatever. The last Mandolorian season was a bit plodding and confused at times so less runtime will probably lead to a better overall story (I hope anyways).
It will leave the option open to have Mando cameo in other Star Wars things, or be part of an ensemble cast, but not carry something and not be as demanding as a TV series.
It really looks like a shark has been jumped where this is just a kid’s movie that might as well be a dreamworks cartoon. I first noticed this tone way back in Return Of The Jedi. There’s a little...
It really looks like a shark has been jumped where this is just a kid’s movie that might as well be a dreamworks cartoon.
I first noticed this tone way back in Return Of The Jedi. There’s a little scene outside Jabba’s palace where a creature eats a smaller one and then lets out a big burp. It’s extremely “Muppet Humor”. Then the whole Ewoks thing in the same movie, and years later, Jar Jar. It’s not a total disaster, but not really for me.
So anyway this trailer looks like the movie is packed with slapstick Muppet Humor and that just doesn’t interest me.
What you're describing is well trod. George Lucas owned the merchandising rights to Star Wars, so he profited more from toys and kids stuff, than literally anything else. And he acted accordingly....
What you're describing is well trod. George Lucas owned the merchandising rights to Star Wars, so he profited more from toys and kids stuff, than literally anything else. And he acted accordingly.
If you search George Lucas Mer, your auto-complete will do the rest.
Anyone who is ever disappointed by something that looks action-figure-ready in a Star Wars movie, has some catching up to do.
The prequels were a mess. George Lucas wanted to tell an interesting, adult, complex story that he didn't have the writing or directoral chops to tell, and he ALSO wanted to make a boatload of...
The prequels were a mess. George Lucas wanted to tell an interesting, adult, complex story that he didn't have the writing or directoral chops to tell, and he ALSO wanted to make a boatload of money from merchandise.
You end up with a bunch of movies that don't know what they're trying to be, and end up being both bloated spectacle and boring, marketed and pandering to kids while depicting slavery and wanton slaughter of children, packed full of special effects, many of which looked dubious even at the time.
There's been a popular trend of kids who grew up with the prequels going back and deciding that they were unfairly judged, and that actually they're great movies. They really aren't. They had a singular voice though, I'll give them that.
Yes well I mentioned that I noticed it in a movie that came out in 1983 so I guess I’m all caught up. Earlier mandalorian episodes were definitely merch friendly. I remember seeing some vehicles...
Yes well I mentioned that I noticed it in a movie that came out in 1983 so I guess I’m all caught up.
Earlier mandalorian episodes were definitely merch friendly. I remember seeing some vehicles that were straight from Kenner. But it got more muppety as grogu got more popular.
Agreed with everything you say. This trailer was unremarkable and while you can never judge a movie by its trailer.. it looks pretty boring. It's ok that something is not for me, but it's such a...
Agreed with everything you say. This trailer was unremarkable and while you can never judge a book by its cover movie by its trailer.. it looks pretty boring.
It's ok that something is not for me, but it's such a shame because some aspects of SW are truly great, so more often than not when a new movie/show is about to come out, I'm left disappointed and thinking about the lost potential.
Rogue One and Andor are (by far) still the best stuff from this franchise imo.
For me the difference is that I’ve seen an X-Wing ornament on a tree before, but that doesn’t mean that X-Wings are associated with Santa or Jesus. When I’ve seen Grogu on someone’s lawn he’s...
For me the difference is that I’ve seen an X-Wing ornament on a tree before, but that doesn’t mean that X-Wings are associated with Santa or Jesus. When I’ve seen Grogu on someone’s lawn he’s wearing a Santa Hat, which means he is in the same galaxy and time as us. I suppose there are displays with Obi Wan in a manger or something, but I haven’t seen them.
For me, Grogu destroyed anything about The Mandolorian that I enjoyed, then Skywalker's appearance shat all over the wreckage. Waaaay too much leaning on nostalgia for me.
For me, Grogu destroyed anything about The Mandolorian that I enjoyed, then Skywalker's appearance shat all over the wreckage. Waaaay too much leaning on nostalgia for me.
This kind of looks bad. I’m not the biggest Star Wars lover, I like the original trilogy fine, I love The Last Jedi, and I liked Solo more than most. But this looks like, well, a Disney+ special. Solo, for all its faults, looked incredible.
It’s a shame because the mandalorian started as something that kinda understood why Star Wars works and just went with “explore the world with western vibes”.
It’s so very far from that now and it just feels off. I wouldn’t be shocked if it was “fine” but it’s a shame they don’t have it in them to really tell any other story.
I did really want a "monster/planet of the week" type show out of this, and we got way more lore than I expected. I guess that is kind of Filoni's thing though...
That first season, which I really liked, did feel like it was going to be more of a Wanted Dead or Alive vibe to it. I agree that it’s Filoni’s thing and is a huge weakness of his and why I don’t love that he’s the creative chief of Lucasfilm. He’s really obsessed with lore and having hype moments that reference the universe instead of trying to tell a good story.
Yeah not quite sure why they decided to finish the story like through a movie, I really enjoyed the series as a TV show and the pacing/story telling for this pair seemed to work really well in a TV format. I never really got the impression that it would work in a movie format. I can't tell from the trailer what the story is even supposed to be other than them traveling around causing mischief.
I think it's probably got do with Pedro Pascal and his time more than anything else. He was publicly complaining about this before the last season came out. I also think a movie is a good way to end this run or story arc or whatever. The last Mandolorian season was a bit plodding and confused at times so less runtime will probably lead to a better overall story (I hope anyways).
It will leave the option open to have Mando cameo in other Star Wars things, or be part of an ensemble cast, but not carry something and not be as demanding as a TV series.
It really looks like a shark has been jumped where this is just a kid’s movie that might as well be a dreamworks cartoon.
I first noticed this tone way back in Return Of The Jedi. There’s a little scene outside Jabba’s palace where a creature eats a smaller one and then lets out a big burp. It’s extremely “Muppet Humor”. Then the whole Ewoks thing in the same movie, and years later, Jar Jar. It’s not a total disaster, but not really for me.
So anyway this trailer looks like the movie is packed with slapstick Muppet Humor and that just doesn’t interest me.
What you're describing is well trod. George Lucas owned the merchandising rights to Star Wars, so he profited more from toys and kids stuff, than literally anything else. And he acted accordingly.
If you search
George Lucas Mer, your auto-complete will do the rest.Anyone who is ever disappointed by something that looks action-figure-ready in a Star Wars movie, has some catching up to do.
Also… Lucas made it for kids
I guess so, but also the movies have trade wars and senate drama and slavery and decapitations.
The prequels were a mess. George Lucas wanted to tell an interesting, adult, complex story that he didn't have the writing or directoral chops to tell, and he ALSO wanted to make a boatload of money from merchandise.
You end up with a bunch of movies that don't know what they're trying to be, and end up being both bloated spectacle and boring, marketed and pandering to kids while depicting slavery and wanton slaughter of children, packed full of special effects, many of which looked dubious even at the time.
There's been a popular trend of kids who grew up with the prequels going back and deciding that they were unfairly judged, and that actually they're great movies. They really aren't. They had a singular voice though, I'll give them that.
I'm a kid who grew up with the prequels and I think they sucked ass, lol.
ETA: Duel of the Fates slaps though...
Yes well I mentioned that I noticed it in a movie that came out in 1983 so I guess I’m all caught up.
Earlier mandalorian episodes were definitely merch friendly. I remember seeing some vehicles that were straight from Kenner. But it got more muppety as grogu got more popular.
Agreed with everything you say. This trailer was unremarkable and while you can never judge a
book by its covermovie by its trailer.. it looks pretty boring.It's ok that something is not for me, but it's such a shame because some aspects of SW are truly great, so more often than not when a new movie/show is about to come out, I'm left disappointed and thinking about the lost potential.
Rogue One and Andor are (by far) still the best stuff from this franchise imo.
i really don’t like Grogu.
The most hilarious thing is Grogu Christmas decorations. It’s so completely anachronistic.
Why is it more anachronistic than any Star wars Christmas decoration?
For me the difference is that I’ve seen an X-Wing ornament on a tree before, but that doesn’t mean that X-Wings are associated with Santa or Jesus. When I’ve seen Grogu on someone’s lawn he’s wearing a Santa Hat, which means he is in the same galaxy and time as us. I suppose there are displays with Obi Wan in a manger or something, but I haven’t seen them.
For me, Grogu destroyed anything about The Mandolorian that I enjoyed, then Skywalker's appearance shat all over the wreckage. Waaaay too much leaning on nostalgia for me.