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The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor (2022)
Mixed feelings, but still more than OK
I look back on the last episode with mixed feelings. It's the finale of the season, so you can expect all the puzzle pieces to be tied together in a spectacular ending.
That does happen, but it feels a bit rushed. The season is basically made up of 3 parts:
- history of Boba Fett
- developments Mandalorian / Grogu
- the crisis situation in Mos Espa
The first part is told at a very slow pace, combined with the crisis situation on Tatooine. Many new characters are introduced. Then suddenly halfway through, that part of the story stops and Mando, Grogu and a number of previous characters are taken back in to the storyline at a high pace. (These episodes are the strongest, when in fact they are largely unrelated to Boba Fett)
In the final episodes everything comes together, but theres still time to introduce a big baddy from the star wars universe: Cad Bane.
A spectacular fight takes place on Mos Espa and then it's over: the bad guys have been driven out, Mando and Grogu continue their adventure and Boba Fett and Fennec Shand have earned their respect on Mos Espa.
As far as I'm concerned, episode 7 should have been split into two episodes. There was a lot of action, the Rancor scenes were spectacular (with a nice nod to kingkong) but the whole thing feels too rushed.
I'm happy with the addition of the Mandalorian, that really made the Boba Fett show.
I liked the show, but i prefer the Mandalorian. Its very hard to live up to the expectations When you produce a show around a mythical character.
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa (2022)
Disneyish episode
Don't get me wrong, i really like Starwars, I love Mandalorian and the Boba Fett series so far, but..
This episode really feels like starwars with disney sauce.
It feels like the production team ran out of inspiration.
The teenage biker gang with the vivid colours en the cyborg prostethics: it doesnt feel starwars, more like star trek.
The indiana jones style chase scene didnt feel right.
There were too many cameos from well known star wars characters in a short amount of time.
A 3po droid, r2, dum droids, the bith characters, all within 5 minutes.
Its not a real bad episode, just the worst so far.
The Mandalorian: Chapter 16: The Rescue (2020)
WOW! what a great conclusion to this second season
Without spoiling to much: this episode deserves a 10 out of 10. The puzzle has been completed. A certain scene from a recent star wars movie makes so much sense now. Im looking forward for season 3. In my opinion this has to be the greatest, best looking series ever. Jon Favreau has managed to achieve the impossible, creating impressive star wars content for both newcomers as diehard fans.
Frozen II (2019)
great visuals, story is a bit flat
The first frozen movie was a big cashcow for Disney so a sequal to the hitmovie was predictable.
This second installment will also bring in a lot of cash. Visually the movie is very beautiful, but unfortunately it lacks a deep storyline. I was able to predict the rest of the story in the first 10 minutes of the movie.
It looks great, brings in some nordic mythology, but personally i found the story a little predictable.
The kids (main target crowd) will love it though.
Anyone spotted baymax and jumbo? ;)
The Imagineering Story (2019)
I can't get enough of this
One of the reasons, together with the mandalorian, I have a disney+ description. What a great look in the kitchen of one of the biggest company's in the entertainment industry in the world. I've watched all episodes multiple times.
The Mandalorian (2019)
great show, I like the slow pace
I really like this new show. Its much better than the recent movies that have been made. The look and feel is 100% star wars and i do like the special effects, puppetry were possible, and great costumes, cgi only when needed, just like in the old days. While some people would disaggree, I do like the slow pace at which the story unfolds. Only downside is that i have to wait another week for the next episode.