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"A festival of nods." The first opinions of the new 'Star Wars' movie are not exactly enthusiastic

More and more, film production companies, especially the most well-known ones, do not want to take risks with their most popular titles, and that is why they set two deadlines for the press: one, where they can use social media to share their first impressions (which are usually positive, even with the excitement of having attended an event or with the obligation to elaborate in very few lines); and another, the actual review where the nuances finally come in. However, with The Mandalorian and Grogu, the tactic has worked out moderately for them. In a galaxy far, far away… Among the first […]

More and more, film production companies, especially the more well-known ones, do not want to take risks with their most popular titles, which is why they set two deadlines for the press: one, where they can use social media to share their first impressions (which are usually positive, even with the excitement of having attended an event or the obligation to elaborate in very few lines); and another, the review itself where the nuances finally arrive. However, in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the tactic has worked out moderately for them.

In a galaxy far, far away…

Among the first reactions to the new Star Wars, there has been a mix, with very enthusiastic audiences, like Erik Davis, who stated that “It’s a fun and strange journey through the galaxy. I love that. It reminded me of how fun Star Wars can be when it stops worrying about canon and goes wild. If you’re going to see it as a Saturday morning pulp matinee, you’re going to have a great time“. Note that even in positive reactions, there are addendums.

Peter Sciretta has also called for calm: “The marketing had worried me, but it’s a lot of fun. Yes, it’s like a few long, high-budget episodes of the series, more like a weekly adventure than a giant galactic story. If you like the series, you’ll love it. If not, you probably won’t“. In this sense, many talk about that inevitable feeling of watching an episode on a grand scale.

But, of course, there are also more dissenting voices than expected, like that of Griffin Schiller, who described it saying “This… is it? An innocuous and technically impressive spectacle that leads to a festival of nodding off. Structured like a short season of the series that sadly ends up feeling like watching scenes from a Star Wars video game instead of playing one.” More harsh is Jonathan Sim, stating that “it is one of the worst Star Wars movies. An emotionless and predictable experience that takes Din Djarin nowhere interesting. Boring and unexciting fight scenes, just CGI monsters. A long, colorless made-for-TV movie“. Next Friday we will finally know who is right. May the Force be with us.

The Mandalorian and Grogu see how their release date approaches and analysts predict a resounding failure

Star Wars returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and analysts do not expect it to be a big success. Forecasts suggest it could have an initial box office of 80 million dollars in its first four days, a very good figure, but absolutely disastrous for a Star Wars franchise film. Especially considering that no franchise release has dropped below 100 million dollars, even those considered failures. A franchise that operates on different levels. The least successful case for Star Wars so far has been that of Han Solo: a […]

Star Wars returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and analysts do not expect it to be a big success. Forecasts suggest it could have an initial gross of 80 million dollars in its first four days, a very good figure, but absolutely disastrous for a Star Wars franchise film. Especially considering that no franchise release has dropped below 100 million dollars, even those considered failures.

A franchise that operates on other levels

The least successful case for Star Wars so far has been that of Han Solo: a Star Wars story, which made 103 million dollars in its first four days. Although it made an acceptable box office of almost 400 million dollars worldwide, a production filled with problems and virtually no enthusiasm from fans led to it being an unmitigated failure for Disney.

In contrast, the last movie released on these same dates, the live-action film of Lilo & Stitch, was an absolute success. Making 182 million dollars over the same four-day holiday weekend, this is the figure they would aim to achieve with Star Wars, given the popularity of The Mandalorian over the years, which has turned both the titular character and Grogu, the wrongly named Baby Yoda, into some of the most popular characters in the franchise.

At Disney, they are confident that they can reverse these numbers before the upcoming May 22, the official worldwide release date of the movie. But perhaps both the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, after all these years, have simply lost the appeal they once had with the audience.

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Will Pedro Pascal continue playing The Mandalorian after the movie? His answer should reassure you

It never fails: you’re going to watch a movie you want to see and there’s Pedro Pascal, almost as if he’s an obligatory presence. You’ve seen him in Narcos, Game of Thrones, The Fantastic Four (and soon, Avengers), The Last of Us, Wonder Woman 1984, Gladiator II, and he even has time to play Shakespeare in theater, appear in indie films like Materialistas, and be the great hope of Star Wars thanks to The Mandalorian. Give us a break, Pedro! There’s no break. Many have wondered if, with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the series […]

It never fails: you’re going to watch a movie you want to see and there’s Pedro Pascal, almost as if he’s a mandatory presence. You’ve seen him in Narcos, Game of Thrones, The Fantastic Four (and soon, Avengers), The Last of Us, Wonder Woman 1984, Gladiator II and he even has time to play Shakespeare in theater, appear in indie films like Materialistas and be the great hope of Star Wars thanks to The Mandalorian. Give us a break, Pedro!

No rest

Many have wondered if, with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Star Wars series is signaling that this is its end. However, nothing could be further from the truth: they are not exactly swimming in an abundance of new fans, and The Mandalorian seems to be the only thing that really works for them. The only question is whether Pedro Pascal will remain on board throughout the seasons.

He answers it himself, as it could be no other way: “I am completely grateful. It is the longest creative relationship I have had, it is the character I have played the longest. Hopefully, I will continue to play him until my body, or until the bodies we can put inside the suit, can withstand it“. It makes sense, of course: for most of the series, his job is just to provide the voice for the character, how could he not want to do an easy and well-paid job?

Of course, from time to time (especially in the movie), Pascal will take off the helmet so that we continue to believe he is behind each of the action scenes, but someone as busy as the actor cannot keep up the galactic pace for long without us finding it strange. For now, the Force is with him.

The new 'Star Wars' is going to fall short of expectations at the box office, but that's normal

The wait is over for fans of the galactic saga, as Lucasfilm and Disney have announced the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie in seven years. This new installment, which comes after a period of silence on the big screen for the iconic franchise, has quickly captured the public’s attention and a box office opening that could exceed 80 million dollars is anticipated during the Memorial Day weekend. Galactic millions Although this opening estimate is lower than 100 […]

The wait is over for fans of the galactic saga, as Lucasfilm and Disney have announced the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie in seven years.

This new installment, which comes after a period of silence on the big screen for the iconic franchise, has quickly captured the public’s attention and is expected to have an opening box office that could exceed 80 million dollars over the Memorial Day weekend.

Galactic Millions

Although this opening estimate is lower than the 100 million that are traditionally associated with Star Wars premieres, it is important to note that the release is still in its early promotional stages. According to box office analysts, this early phase could influence audience expectations and the projection of its earnings during the first days in theaters.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is presented as a work that builds on the success of the popular Star Wars universe, especially in a context where Disney+ series have revitalized the franchise. Fans eagerly await to see how the film expands the stories of the characters, especially considering the return of Grogu, who has earned a special place in the hearts of fans since his debut.

In addition, the movie must face the challenge of capturing the attention of an increasingly diverse audience in their entertainment preferences. With the future of the franchise at stake, all eyes will be on the box office performance of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is shaping up to be a new era for the beloved Star Wars universe.