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Not Even Baby Yoda Can Save “Star Wars"
The Mandalorian and Grogu is the franchise’s least essential entry yet.
TL;DR
- The release of "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is met with a lack of excitement, contrasting with the anticipation typically surrounding Star Wars films.
- The movie is described as a self-contained continuation of the TV series, prioritizing smaller, character-driven adventures over the franchise's usual grand narrative.
- Despite the director's success with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Disney remakes, the film is perceived as a 'nothing burger' with flat dialogue and predictable plotlines.
- The story follows the Mandalorian serving the New Republic and hunting down Imperial remnants, including retrieving Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta.
- While generally low-stakes and geared towards children, the film features a few notable moments, including a voice cameo by Martin Scorsese and an 80s Amblin-esque segment focusing on Grogu.