‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Splits Critics: “Best Star Wars in Years” vs. “Boring and Lifeless”
Critics have mixed opinions on 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' Disney's first Star Wars film in seven years. While some praise its fun adventure and strong performances, others find it lacking in depth and excitement. The film currently holds a 66 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes as it prepares for its release on May 22.
- ▪The film has received a split response from critics, with some calling it the best Star Wars in years.
- ▪Others criticize it for having low stakes and uninteresting characters.
- ▪The film currently has a 66 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Courtesy of Lucasfilm Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Critics finally have their chance to weigh in on The Mandalorian and Grogu. The official review embargo was lifted Tuesday morning on Disney‘s first Star Wars film in seven years. The verdict? The first batch of reviews are decidedly split on the Jon Favreau film.
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