"The Mandalorian and Grogu" looks incredible until you realize almost nobody is actually acting
The article discusses the film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' highlighting its impressive visual effects but critiquing the lack of genuine acting. The main character, Mando, is often limited in expression due to his helmet, and the film's reliance on CGI gives it a cartoonish feel. While the author appreciates certain aspects of the film, they express a desire for more authentic human performances.
- ▪The film features a character in a helmet and a puppet son interacting with CGI creatures.
- ▪The author compares the film to 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home' in terms of its adventure style.
- ▪There is a notable absence of believable human performances, with many characters being X-Wing pilots or villains.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 20:56:26 +0000 |
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"The Mandalorian and Grogu" looks incredible until you realize almost nobody is actually acting Jason Weisberger 1:56 pm Wed May 27, 2026 Image: Hasbro "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is about a guy wearing a helmet and his puppet son dealing with CGI creatures. This is a galaxy long, long ago and far, far away that rarely includes facial expressions in its acting, and whose main character usually speaks through a vocoder. I loved a lot about Mando and Grogu. It reminds me a lot of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, where the film is really just an adventure on the big screen utilizing the tools and effects TV used to lack. There isn't that large a gap between TV and "big screen" effects any longer. Everything is intended to be streamed before — if not concurrently with — cinematic release.
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