Star Wars The Mandalorian

[Brick Loosener]

Boba Fett is the Mandalorian.

 

[quotemokc]

 

[Nostradumbass]

Really enjoyed this. So far so good.

 

[SM]

people now seeing what GG saw...

Now seeing? That was reporting early reviews that weren't his own. Of course they're going to be hyping, he acknowledges that himself.

 

[SM]

Theory that Boba Fett may have appeared in Episode 1, in the scene where Mando walks in a dark cave to get some blacksmithing done, the character is deliberately .....or...it's another explanation (video below describes the other possibilities).



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Dude spoiler shit like that.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

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Weird way to do it but im glad its not all at once

Episode 1 had to be whatever day Disney+ started and episode 7 is early to not clash with The Rise of Skywalker (America). Rest are all Fridays.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Watched it.

Spoiler: Episode 1

About what I expected. A lot of Remember This??. Liberal use of humour. Plot that'll bring in the Force (what else is a Yoda baby for?). Reviews seem pretty accurate for what it is. Not a pile of shit but about what you'd expect from the people who make Marvel movies. The robot will be back.

If it blew you away you're a fanboi.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

just have to remember its on a far smaller budget. its tv not movie budget, so a number of things look and feel a bit tv-ish, but thats fine. just so long as people appreciate its on a far amaller budget per episode and not expect it to be movie quality -- in that regard.

but the story, script, is whats important, and its definitely got plenty of room to grow

its almost like they spent the majority of the budget on the battle droid sequences....because they looked very spiffy, very movie-quality.

The budget isn't a problem.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Don't think people find The Mandalorian an interesting character he's baiscly Bobba Fett

I think the Obi Wan series will better in the long run everyone loves Ewan Mcgregor as Obi

People generally like stupid characters. The ridiculous amount love for Jon Snow and Arya in GOT shows you that. I think they’ll show his face soon. No point casting Pedro Pascal if you’re not going to use him.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Spoiler

Yes, “The Mandalorian’s” pilot episode is a formally sound 39 minutes of television; even with an extra nine minutes, the half-hour series moves with assurance, and looks by most attributes to be a well-polished new piece of the franchise. But for anyone who’s seen enough Marvel movies to grow tired of their formula, or who was irked by how often “The Force Awakens” relies on nostalgia over originality, “The Mandalorian” may evoke different feelings. It’s not sound, it’s predictable. It’s not surprising, it’s calculated. By the end, Episode 1 will feel like nothing more than a cog in the ever-expanding Disney machine — worse yet, you may feel nothing at all.

[...]

“Star Wars” has long been plagued by merchandising, so to chastise the show for its corporate mandates isn’t entirely fair. It’s distracting, sure, but Baby Yoda is almost as cute as Werner Herzog sporting a giant medallion, which makes the fuzzy little green guy too cute to fail. What’s less excusable is that lingering feeling of familiarity. Favreau has become an elite member of the Disney family by milking nostalgia through false-fronting reinvention; he established the MCU formula in “Iron Man,” before going the photorealistic reboot route via “The Jungle Book” and “The Lion King.” Here, there are so many nods to the original “Star Wars” trilogy in just the pilot — from opening cantina fight reminiscent of Greedo and Han’s “who shot first” debacle, to the speeder racing across the plains, to a possible Boba Fett cameo — that easter eggs alone could drive this series from here on out.

Everything else driving the series feels equally strategic. The formula that’s helped build Disney into the giant corporate behemoth offering far more than animated classics is alive and well in “The Mandalorian,” the series launching the Mouse’s next phase of world domination, Disney+. No matter how much Favreau’s show tries to evoke the spirit of the first “Star Wars” trilogy, it’s safer to coast on references than to imagine something different. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has been the unofficial motto for quite some time, which is great news for everyone who’s already signed up for the streaming service — you know what you want, and you know what you’re getting. So, good news: There may be more Yoda-like surprises in store during the next eight episodes, but actual surprises seem to be left in a galaxy far, far away.

‘The Mandalorian’ Review: Jon Favreau’s Disney+ Debut Is Another Opulent, Effective Money Grab

With "Star Wars" tie-ins and an irresistible new creature —two if you count Werner Herzog— "The Mandalorian" is what you expect from Disney.

www.indiewire.com

 

[Taylor]

There will be a lot of memes of people facing a minor inconvenience 'checking out'. Stuck in traffic? 'checking out' etc

 

[Exe Gesis]

Spoiler

Yes, “The Mandalorian’s” pilot episode is a formally sound 39 minutes of television; even with an extra nine minutes, the half-hour series moves with assurance, and looks by most attributes to be a well-polished new piece of the franchise. But for anyone who’s seen enough Marvel movies to grow tired of their formula, or who was irked by how often “The Force Awakens” relies on nostalgia over originality, “The Mandalorian” may evoke different feelings. It’s not sound, it’s predictable. It’s not surprising, it’s calculated. By the end, Episode 1 will feel like nothing more than a cog in the ever-expanding Disney machine — worse yet, you may feel nothing at all.

[...]

“Star Wars” has long been plagued by merchandising, so to chastise the show for its corporate mandates isn’t entirely fair. It’s distracting, sure, but Baby Yoda is almost as cute as Werner Herzog sporting a giant medallion, which makes the fuzzy little green guy too cute to fail. What’s less excusable is that lingering feeling of familiarity. Favreau has become an elite member of the Disney family by milking nostalgia through false-fronting reinvention; he established the MCU formula in “Iron Man,” before going the photorealistic reboot route via “The Jungle Book” and “The Lion King.” Here, there are so many nods to the original “Star Wars” trilogy in just the pilot — from opening cantina fight reminiscent of Greedo and Han’s “who shot first” debacle, to the speeder racing across the plains, to a possible Boba Fett cameo — that easter eggs alone could drive this series from here on out.

Everything else driving the series feels equally strategic. The formula that’s helped build Disney into the giant corporate behemoth offering far more than animated classics is alive and well in “The Mandalorian,” the series launching the Mouse’s next phase of world domination, Disney+. No matter how much Favreau’s show tries to evoke the spirit of the first “Star Wars” trilogy, it’s safer to coast on references than to imagine something different. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has been the unofficial motto for quite some time, which is great news for everyone who’s already signed up for the streaming service — you know what you want, and you know what you’re getting. So, good news: There may be more Yoda-like surprises in store during the next eight episodes, but actual surprises seem to be left in a galaxy far, far away.

‘The Mandalorian’ Review: Jon Favreau’s Disney+ Debut Is Another Opulent, Effective Money Grab

With "Star Wars" tie-ins and an irresistible new creature —two if you count Werner Herzog— "The Mandalorian" is what you expect from Disney.

www.indiewire.com

yep, but for a first episode, a pilot as such, its ok, it can certainly improve and become its own thing. essentially the writing. with the first three episodes already finished, probably around midway of the season we might see the biggest improvements as the showrunner takes feedback on board

 

[Bomberboyokay]

yep, but for a first episode, a pilot as such, its ok, it can certainly improve and become its own thing. essentially the writing. with the first three episodes already finished, probably around midway of the season we might see the biggest improvements as the showrunner takes feedback on board

The whole season is finished. They're filming season 2.

 

[Taylor]

It should look familiar. The idea that there isn't enough new stuff is silly, it appears to be telling the story of two entire groups of people who have so far had a sprinkling in the movies.

If this is in the time line where I think it is then having too much different is going to stand out like a broken thumb.

A fight in a bar, well can't have that because fights in bars only happen once ever. Come on.

 

[Colonial]

yep, but for a first episode, a pilot as such, its ok, it can certainly improve and become its own thing. essentially the writing. with the first three episodes already finished, probably around midway of the season we might see the biggest improvements as the showrunner takes feedback on board

The whole season is finished. They just started filming season 2.

 

[Ry009]

The people here that have seen it have liked it. It's doing very well on the review sites like IMDB RT, etc.

Googling Mandalorian shows positive news articles.....am I missing something?

Not sure if a couple of bad reviews count as 'lot of negative press'?

 

[Taylor]

I'd expect there to be an initial good response to it then people will go through it with a fine tooth comb to find things they don't like.

Always remember, it's far easier to point out what's wrong than what is right. This is why you will see multiples more angry, complaining videos on youtube being negative than those you'll find being positive.

Encounter at farpoint released now... torn to bits.

 

[Exe Gesis]

I'd expect there to be an initial good response to it then people will go through it with a fine tooth comb to find things they don't like.

Always remember, it's far easier to point out what's wrong than what is right. This is why you will see multiples more angry, complaining videos on youtube being negative than those you'll find being positive.

Encounter at farpoint released now... torn to bits.

excellent points.
this is why im never positive or negative, never praising nor critical...just a gimlet eye of objectivity.

 

[Ry009]

I'd expect there to be an initial good response to it then people will go through it with a fine tooth comb to find things they don't like.

Always remember, it's far easier to point out what's wrong than what is right. This is why you will see multiples more angry, complaining videos on youtube being negative than those you'll find being positive.

Encounter at farpoint released now... torn to bits.

Yeah that goes without saying, but my point still stands. Yet to see overwhelmingly bad reviews. Don't think it applies to this, nor do I think its going to nosedive in public opinion. Sure it's far from perfect and needs improvement but it won't be divisive nor is it a turd.

Other than the article posted here, haven't seen much else.

Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed more and more with social media these days (not here, more the twitterverse when it comes to varying political views) that there's a trend to say "I can't believe people believe #ABC# when #xyz". You look for said opinions and they're almost no existent. Social media these days has become so toxic it's eating itself. /off-topicrant

 

[Taylor]

When I think back on all the sci fi tv shows I have really enjoyed, they all took a season at least to kick into gear.

 

[Exe Gesis]

When I think back on all the sci fi tv shows I have really enjoyed, they all took a season at least to kick into gear.

you should watch THE EXPANSE, from the get-go it kicks into gear, captivates, and if anything gets a bit weaker season 2 onwards

 

[Taylor]

you should watch THE EXPANSE, from the get-go it kicks into gear, captivates, and if anything gets a bit weaker season 2 onwards

Have you seen Babylon 5?

The first season is so average. The lead actor was apparently having psychological issues going on and is quite wooden.
Season two, three and four - really, really good character driven stories.
Season five - was signed to a new network and tried to kick start it after a pretty comprehensive finale the season before.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

The Expanse is better than The Mandalorian.

 

[Taylor]

The Expanse is better than The Mandalorian.

I don't think you can make judgments like that yet.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

I don't think you can make judgments like that yet.

The Expanse's first episode is better.