While there have been some undoubted highs during that stretch – with Tony Gilroy’s majestic Andor the clear pinnacle – there’s also been a sense that this TV-first approach was merely a brief blip before blockbuster status returned.
The result is something that – for better and worse – presents Star Wars at its most light, pulpy and throwaway. It’s the sort of engaging action-adventure story that will play best with younger audiences and those in search of a small dose of escapism, while lacking the grandeur and scale of the very best Star Wars tales.
A high level of expertise around the TV show, or indeed Star Wars lore more generally, is not a prerequisite. A snappy pre-titles action scene swiftly reintroduces us to Pascal’s Din Djarin and instantly establishes him as the mythic, near indestructible bounty hunter who can see off his enemies – in this case an outpost of former Imperial loyalists – with ease (and perhaps a little help from his adorable pal).
View Green Video on the source websiteAnd so they travel to Shakari – a moon whose design is inspired by Prohibition-era Chicago but has more than a touch of Blade Runner to its dark streets and neon lights – kicking off an adventure that will eventually sees them do battle with a vast array of the galaxy’s beasts.
These action sequences, which use both CGI and practical effects, are generally fairly gripping though probably won't rank among the most memorable in the long-running franchise when all is said and done.
Of the high-profile new additions to the cast, Weaver feels wasted in a one-note role that gives her almost nothing meaningful to do, while it’s difficult to understand why producers bothered to cast a big name like The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White only to make Rotta's voice completely unrecognisable anyway. There is, however, a brief treat in the form of a vocal cameo from directing legend Martin Scorsese.
In truth, it seems unlikely this is the film that will truly reignite the success of Star Wars on the big screen. But in the moment, The Mandalorian & Grogu is a diverting romp with some fun scenes and a few endearingly touching moments.
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