I watched The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX — and this isn't the way to revive Star Wars on the big screen after a seven-year absence
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a film that attempts to revive the Star Wars franchise on the big screen after a seven-year hiatus. While it features high production values and the beloved character Baby Yoda, the film feels more like a collection of TV episodes rather than a cohesive cinematic experience. Critics suggest it may have been better suited as a Disney+ exclusive rather than a theatrical release.
- ▪The film is a sequel to the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
- ▪It features characters Din Djarin and Grogu on a mission for The New Republic.
- ▪Critics noted that the film plays it safe with storytelling and relies heavily on nostalgia.
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TechRadar Verdict The Mandalorian and Grogu is about as average a movie as you can get. Yes, it possesses a certain old-school charm, is occasionally entertaining, and should make a ton of cash simply because Baby Yoda is in it. Nonetheless, its high production value notwithstanding, it has the air of a TV movie — or, even worse, a truncated season of The Mandalorian itself — that might have been better served being a Disney+ exclusive rather than the first big-screen Star Wars film for almost seven years.
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