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Star Wars: The Mandalorian [** Spoilers **] [Disney+] (US Pace)

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  • #122
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    It’s not essential but I think you would get a lot more out of this series going in if you’ve watched clone wars before hand. There’s already loads of deep cuts in there. But balanced really well so you don’t miss out if you don’t know the series.


  • #123
    TheDoc
    Registered Users Posts: 23,128 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    NIMAN wrote: »
    So what percentage of people in the UK who have been looking forward to this show will be watching it for the 1st time in March 2020 when it launches?

    I'd say about 1%.

    Weird right

    And I'm actually a DisneyLife subscriber. Was actually shocked to heer existing subscribers wouldn't a) Get the new content through that existing platform in the meantime and b) have no way to have any sort of access to the new platform until general release

    But you know, I'm sure I'm watching the same way everyone else is watching it.....


  • #124
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    TheDoc wrote: »
    Weird right

    And I'm actually a DisneyLife subscriber. Was actually shocked to heer existing subscribers wouldn't a) Get the new content through that existing platform in the meantime and b) have no way to have any sort of access to the new platform until general release

    And companies wonder why piracy is so prevalent...GOT is the best example...Where i lived at the time Sky wasn't an option

    https://theoatmeal.com/comics/game_of_thrones


  • #125
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    Mandalorian has already broken a Pirate Bay record for downloads.


  • #126
    thegreengoblin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭thegreengoblin


    It's hard to judge after just 38 minutes but I thought it was a decent, solid opener. Nothing too spectacular which is probably the best way to go at it.

    As for
    the little Yoda baby, I have to say I just laughed at it. Could they not have come up with something that didn't instantly remind you of bleedin Gizmo from Gremlins!

    Some of the music was a bit odd but in general I thought it was fine. I just hope they're not going to stick with standard Star Wars desert planet for the whole series.


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  • #127
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    So is the mando force sensitive?
    The way he calms that beast and then touches fingers with the baby at the end?


  • #128
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Stop moaning ffs wrote: »
    So is the mando force sensitive?
    The way he calms that beast and then touches fingers with the baby at the end?
    The Mando is going to be Rey's father just you wait


  • #129
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    The Mando is going to be Rey's father just you wait

    I wouldn’t be averse to that.
    Endless screaming on here by some about star wars not building in in universe cross connections enough (when in fact there’s nothing but in universe cross connections and those people complaining just don’t actually take the time to watch or read it all)

    Could be a goer. Especially when you see that knife she’s holding in the trailer. Bounty hunter would have at least one knife.


  • #130
    Unearthly
    Registered Users Posts: 7,981 ✭✭✭Unearthly


    It was a grand start, nothing too spectacular. Thought it would be longer than 38 minutes


  • #131
    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,300 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    maybe it's a THX 1138 reference
    Untitled Image




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  • #132
    Glebee
    Registered Users Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭Glebee


    I really enjoyed that. Loved the visuals, loved the music. Overall very good. This has massive potential to be huge....


  • #133
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    Nazis used to stamp their stolen gold with the swastika

    Nice touch. There’s many more.


  • #134
    ibFoxer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭ibFoxer


    TheDoc wrote: »

    But you know, I'm sure I'm watching the same way everyone else is watching it.....

    Funnily enough, I went about it the most above board way I could, which is actually still highly frowned upon, so I might as well have gone the way of the rest of Europe. Unless one happens to be Dutch.


  • #135
    NIMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 32,972 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Unearthly wrote: »
    It was a grand start, nothing too spectacular. Thought it would be longer than 38 minutes

    Agree with this.
    I expected to see many gushing reviews of it, but it was a little disappointing if I'm honest.

    Too short for one thing.

    But its only the start. I hope it will kick on and turn into essential viewing.

    Although the costumes, sets etc all excellent, agree about how 'clean' the locations were. Not grimy, dusty, dirty enough. Also thought his helmet should have had more damage to match his suit. More like Boba Fett's. Make it look like he's had an interesting back story.


  • #136
    [Deleted User]
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    Thought it was a decent opener. Few nitpicks with the action. Why did he pull his gun when that random guy entered the room. I don't think you'd be getting your arm back if it was caught in a hippos mouth. Last action scene was fairly Marvel-esque with infinite amount of baddies unable to hit anything. I guess I'll just have to accept that.


  • #137
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,566 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Last action scene was fairly Marvel-esque with infinite amount of baddies unable to hit anything. I guess I'll just have to accept that.

    Pretty much like Stormtroopers with their bad aim. I enjoyed it and really looking forward to the rest of the season


  • #138
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    So the dirt isn’t dirty enough and it was too short. Seriously?

    The only clean thing in the episode is his helmet. And you’re going to be with this character for a while. Longer than a Star Wars trilogy runtime in fact.

    The music is jarring as all fvck though. It’s overbearing.


  • #139
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Stop moaning ffs wrote: »
    So the dirt isn’t dirty enough and it was too short. Seriously?

    The only clean thing in the episode is his helmet. And you’re going to be with this character for a while. Longer than a Star Wars trilogy runtime in fact.

    The music is jarring as all fvck though. It’s overbearing.

    Maybe I'm not used to HD... everything was shiney and bright...


  • #140
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    Maybe I'm not used to HD... everything was shiney and bright...

    Everyone complained solo was too dark and murky. It was. Even in the cinema. It’s felt like the projector wasn’t working.
    I’d say this is in response to that. It’s a godsend it’s clear and visible. Especially for model builders and cosplayers.


  • #141
    Stop moaning ffs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Stop moaning ffs


    Ehhh (haha) Boba fett is in there


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  • #142
    NIMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 32,972 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Getting some average reviews so far:

    Guardian giving it 2/5:
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/12/the-mandalorian-review-star-wars-jon-favreau

    And BBC 3/5:
    http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20191112-star-wars-show-the-mandalorian-is-difficult-to-care-about


  • #143
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,985 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Getting some average reviews so far:

    Guardian giving it 2/5:
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/12/the-mandalorian-review-star-wars-jon-favreau

    And BBC 3/5:
    http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20191112-star-wars-show-the-mandalorian-is-difficult-to-care-about

    I'm just so glad we finally have a modern big budget Stars Wars TV series so I'm happy to overlook any issues. From the BBC review this sums it up for me "It’s the familiarity of the world that is most likely to appeal. The series isn’t flashy or gripping enough on its own.".


  • #144
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    i enjoyed it, fairly single narrative at the moment , the lead character in every scene .


  • #145
    Roar
    Registered Users Posts: 7,426 ✭✭✭Roar


    I had seen on twitter that there was a big reveal at the end of the episode - I had assumed it would be Boba Fett. So when I saw baby Yoda I was pleasantly surprised

    Overall I liked it well enough, didn't blow me away or anything. Will continue to watch, though.


  • #146
    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    Roar wrote: »
    I had seen on twitter that there was a big reveal at the end of the episode - I had assumed it would be Boba Fett. So when I saw baby Yoda I was pleasantly surprised

    Overall I liked it well enough, didn't blow me away or anything. Will continue to watch, though.

    That can't be
    baby yoda
    . He would be dead at this stage in the story.


  • #147
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    D3V!L wrote: »
    That can't be
    baby yoda
    . He would be dead at this stage in the story.

    yeah the timeline is wrong to think that , this is set after return of the Jedi , before the force awakens


  • #148
    Conall Cernach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭Conall Cernach


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Agree with this.
    I expected to see many gushing reviews of it, but it was a little disappointing if I'm honest.

    Too short for one thing.

    But its only the start. I hope it will kick on and turn into essential viewing.

    Although the costumes, sets etc all excellent, agree about how 'clean' the locations were. Not grimy, dusty, dirty enough. Also thought his helmet should have had more damage to match his suit. More like Boba Fett's. Make it look like he's had an interesting back story.
    Well they showed an armourer making a new pauldron for him so maybe his helmet is also newish. I'd say by the end of the series he'll have a full suit like Jango Fett


  • #149
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Stop moaning ffs wrote: »
    Everyone complained solo was too dark and murky. It was. Even in the cinema. It’s felt like the projector wasn’t working.
    I’d say this is in response to that. It’s a godsend it’s clear and visible. Especially for model builders and cosplayers.

    I really liked that in solo, seen solo outside the cinema too


  • #150
    DaveNoCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭DaveNoCheese


    Am I the only one who enjoyed the music?


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  • #151
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,215 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    I enjoyed the whole thing. I thought it worked well as an opener, and definitely makes me want to see more. The learning how to ride the thingy was a bit off, that'd be my only complaint. Liked the reveal at the end, liked the whole setup of the bounty hunting guild.

    Looking forward to seeing more. Could still turn out to be awful, but it's promising enough as an opener imo.


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