docmindbender
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i mean they've backed the wagons up to this thing and dumped loads of the old western vibe on this show from scene 1, episode 1, season 1...
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Mandalorian Season 2 | DIsney+ | October 30th
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Stiflers Mom
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This is "basement dwelling nerd - the video".
cormack12
Gold Member
I enjoyed it for the most part.
I agree with
-Arcadia-
- there's something off about certain parts of the choreography, especially when moving quickly. I didn't like the scene where Ashoka was meant to be Ubisofting the guys at the start. It reminded me of some of the worst parts of the Vampires in Val Helsing. Then I thought about Kate Beckinsale for a bit. Was a good time. I liked the one on one - this is where the epsiode shone the most for me in action, it was very deliberate and felt much more like the Obi Wan/Darth fight in style (though it was still quicker in tempo)
That name for the child has just destroyed most of its 'cute' factor. Though I suspect it was intentional as although he physically looks young, he obviously isn't. The beskar spear is fucking awesome. I still can't quite put a benchmark on Mando's skill. Some episodes he seems almost comic relief, the others he's gunslinging with a sixth sense for a no look headshot.
I didn't like the sets around the forest, they looked cheap and fake. Do we assume that Ashoka killed the killed magistrate as well? The best parts were the chats between Ashoka and Mando, the test and the duel for me.
I agree with
-Arcadia-
- there's something off about certain parts of the choreography, especially when moving quickly. I didn't like the scene where Ashoka was meant to be Ubisofting the guys at the start. It reminded me of some of the worst parts of the Vampires in Val Helsing. Then I thought about Kate Beckinsale for a bit. Was a good time. I liked the one on one - this is where the epsiode shone the most for me in action, it was very deliberate and felt much more like the Obi Wan/Darth fight in style (though it was still quicker in tempo)That name for the child has just destroyed most of its 'cute' factor. Though I suspect it was intentional as although he physically looks young, he obviously isn't. The beskar spear is fucking awesome. I still can't quite put a benchmark on Mando's skill. Some episodes he seems almost comic relief, the others he's gunslinging with a sixth sense for a no look headshot.
I didn't like the sets around the forest, they looked cheap and fake. Do we assume that Ashoka killed the killed magistrate as well? The best parts were the chats between Ashoka and Mando, the test and the duel for me.
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-Arcadia-
Banned
I didn’t mind Grogu. It felt like a pretty natural extension of the episode finally revealing answers to some of the questions we had. I kind of want to take the opportunity to say I really liked how that was done — knowing how much he’s been through, and tying him into the history of Star Wars, really adds another dimension to him as a character.
It’s just strange doing a name after all this time. Like Din Dijarin was. Much like that, I expect neither the fans or show will use it all that much, preferring the archetypical view of the characters.
It’s just strange doing a name after all this time. Like Din Dijarin was. Much like that, I expect neither the fans or show will use it all that much, preferring the archetypical view of the characters.
GeorgPrime
Banned
The Mandalorian is literally a western opera in space.
Badlucktroll
Member
I enjoyed it for the most part.
I agree with
That name for the child has just destroyed most of its 'cute' factor. Though I suspect it was intentional as although he physically looks young, he obviously isn't. The beskar spear is fucking awesome. I still can't quite put a benchmark on Mando's skill. Some episodes he seems almost comic relief, the others he's gunslinging with a sixth sense for a no look headshot.
I didn't like the sets around the forest, they looked cheap and fake. Do we assume that Ashoka killed the killed magistrate as well? The best parts were the hats between Ashoka and Mando, the test and the duel for me.
I immediately thought that Yoda's species ages really slow. The Child is probably like 90.
-Arcadia-
Banned
I think they flat-out said it in Season 1. Like fifty or something.
GeorgPrime
Banned
It's pretty much live-action Clone Wars and Lucas & Filoni had lots of Western and Samurai movie influences in Clone Wars. There's a Clone Wars episode that is pretty much a Seven Samurai copy. Then they made a similar episode in Mandalorian Season 1
Seems to work better than the female empowerment in the last three movies lol
Ionian
Member
Worked surprisingly well for me as I immediately thought Kill Bill at the fight.
JimiNutz
Banned
I haven't watched the CW or Netflix model so not sure how connected they are but I imagine each season will be stand alone in the same way that you don't have to have seen Iron Man to enjoy Captain America or Thor but I imagine that each show will have some links to the others.
Sounds like Disney+ will be running:
The Mandalorian
Obi-Wan
Boba Fett
Ashoka
All at the same time. Maybe Grogu will be the common link between them all?
dan76
Member
I watched the episode a second time, and whilst not as good as the first watch it's still up there.
I hope they keep the current theme of Mando and Grogu going from planet to planet having adventures and don't go too much into Rebels / Clone Wars stuff. Give Ashoka her own show, as I'm in the camp preferring blasters to space wizards. I think what they're doing is just giving fans a glimpse of these other characters and what they're up to. Maybe Fett won't come back, it might be enough just to know that he's still out there.
The absolute worst thing they could do is have Grogu start to speak and turn this into Jedi training. I'm sure some fans want that but it would kill it for me. Maybe they've written themselves into a corner. Mando can't give up Grogu, they have to stay together or there is no show.
I hope they keep the current theme of Mando and Grogu going from planet to planet having adventures and don't go too much into Rebels / Clone Wars stuff. Give Ashoka her own show, as I'm in the camp preferring blasters to space wizards. I think what they're doing is just giving fans a glimpse of these other characters and what they're up to. Maybe Fett won't come back, it might be enough just to know that he's still out there.
The absolute worst thing they could do is have Grogu start to speak and turn this into Jedi training. I'm sure some fans want that but it would kill it for me. Maybe they've written themselves into a corner. Mando can't give up Grogu, they have to stay together or there is no show.
Starfield
Member
They already teased kind of whats going to happen by the end of the season. They will go to this planet and Grogu will decide to stay with Mando instead of Yedi training. Obvious af. Also disney gear wont sell itself. needs more baby yoda scenes in s3
GreyHorace
Member
Pretty great shoutout to a Kurosawa classic.
At least Dave Filoni learned from Lucas in that sense.
At least Dave Filoni learned from Lucas in that sense.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
I think we’re going to see a deep fake younger looking Luke like they did with Will Smith in Gemini Man (which I think was very convincing) ... or ...Mace Windu since you heard his voice project to Rey, meaning he had to learn from someone and that could only happen after he survived the fall.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
I think the fight scenes were more realistic is because the magistrate is the daughter of Master Dan Inosanto, and goddaughter of Bruce Lee.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
They said he was born around the same time Anakin was, so he has to be mid to late 50’s or early 60’s.
It’s possible he’s also offspring from Yoda and Yaddle. The Jedi Council did make exceptions for Jedi of species that were almost going extinct. They allowed Ki-Adi-Mundi to have multiple wives for example to keep the species from dying out.
GreyHorace
Member
I doubt Luke will show up on The Mandalorian. That seems like an event reserved for Ahsoka's own series, if it ever comes.
And I'd be sorely disappointed if they never meet. Luke I think would still want to know more about his father's history and what better way than to reminisce with the only living being in the galaxy who knew Anakin before he became Darth Vader? Ahsoka on the other hand would be intrigued at meeting Anakin's son. And here's where my lack of knowledge regarding Clone Wars rears it's head, so I have to ask. Did Ahsoka know that Anakin had children?
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Didn’t realize they were planning on making her own live action series!? I knew of Obi-Wan (which I’m so stoked for), but Ahsoka too? I’m so in, and that does make sense.
GreyHorace
Member
It's only a rumor at this point, so I wouldn't get my hopes up. But I doubt they cast a star like Rosario Dawson in the role as a one-off. But there's rumblings that Dawson signed a multi-year contract with Lucasfilm. Again though, all just rumor and speculation.
Romulus
Member
Is Dawson really a star at this point? Looking at her recent work, I'd say she be all over this opportunity. I really hope this happens.
#Phonepunk#
Banned
there is only so long Mando can play the oldies and riff on Clone Wars stuff. it's ancient history. they are eventually going into the First Order and Snoke and all that stuff. the show is going to end up trying to fix the ST.
i think people are just dazed right now from the nostalgia overload. we all know where this is headed. Luke is a failure. no Jedi at all. Palpatine reboot. 1,000s of Star Destroyers. etc.
i think people are just dazed right now from the nostalgia overload. we all know where this is headed. Luke is a failure. no Jedi at all. Palpatine reboot. 1,000s of Star Destroyers. etc.
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Batiman
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Now I’m imagining Yoda banging Yaddle. Thx for finally ruining Star Wars for me
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Maybe it’s all done through the force, wait... that may be even creepier.
Batiman
Banned
Do we even have an idea what type of body Yoda even has under his robes? Was wondering that when watching grogu. Or are they just like pokemon where their born in robes.
Never mind just got my answer.
Yaddle could obviously not resist and had to break Jedi code.
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Calcium
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Still enjoying the show, but I'm starting to see the show slipping away from me the more they lean on Clone Wars/Rebels stuff. I didn't watch either, but I have a passing knowledge of their contributions to the lore. If Filoni wants to continue playing in his sandbox give him a spin-off, but let Mandolorian keep being the space western that doesn't fuck with the larger picture.
Also, it'd be really fucking cool if...
Also, it'd be really fucking cool if...
Mace Windu came to Tython to train Grogu. Sam fucking Jackson all up in this bitch.
I hope not, they need to stay the hell away from the toxic Sequel Trilogy, there is no fixing that abomination.
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Insane Metal
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Gina is THICCCCCCC. Damn
-Arcadia-
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I don’t think so. I don’t recall it ever mentioned to her.
Judging by the behind-the-scenes and the polite avoidances or reluctant acknowledgement that the sequels even exist, the people behind this show hate it just as much. I wouldn’t be surprised if it just stays in its post-Return of the Jedi mode and keeps showing us the world after the Empire fell. They certainly have ample time to do so.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
Yep. I noted that above. Diana Inosanto
#Phonepunk#
Banned
finally saw Chapter 13 The Jedi and it was simply wonderful. really the coolest Jedi stuff since the prequels. Rosario Dawson was amazing.
it was a great little side story. lore dumps and a very basic save-the-town scaffolding, which the badass-ness of Asoka being the main driving feature of the episode. hell yes.
it was a great little side story. lore dumps and a very basic save-the-town scaffolding, which the badass-ness of Asoka being the main driving feature of the episode. hell yes.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
That was the best anything Star Wars I've seen since the originals. And Rosario Dawson is simply a goddess. She looks hot I don't care wtf she looks like.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
Stiff?
MrMephistoX
Member
If I were Anakin I would have had a tough time choosing between peak Portman and Peak Rosario.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I think she looks better with age too. She looks fucking amazing in her 40's.If I were Anakin I would have had a tough time choosing between peak Portman and Peak Rosario.
MrMephistoX
Member
Yeah to be honest they both look awesome to this day...but little Ani was in his 20’s in the early aughts and so were they. Good god.
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Stiflers Mom
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Once again I notice how crazy misogynistic and racist we are in this forum, always hating on strong women of colour.
/s and /jk
I'm so intrigued by how Thrawn fits into all this. The new Thrawn novels depict him as an anti-hero who has a low opinion of the Emperor. He only feigns subservience because he believes the Empire is necessary to defend his own people from an external threat.
I can't see Thrawn being onboard with what are presumably Moff Gideon's plans to bring back the Emperor.
What if Thrawn and Gideon are pitted against each other? Thrawn is trying to gather the Imperial remnants under his own banner, Gideon is trying to continue the Emperor's legacy.
They could soft-retcon the sequels and have it so the New Republic is fighting against Thrawn's faction for the majority of the post-ROTJ era and the First Order, created by Gideon, are seen as just an extremist cult until the events of the sequel trilogy and are a side-threat compared to the true Imperial remnants under Thrawn.
I can't see Thrawn being onboard with what are presumably Moff Gideon's plans to bring back the Emperor.
What if Thrawn and Gideon are pitted against each other? Thrawn is trying to gather the Imperial remnants under his own banner, Gideon is trying to continue the Emperor's legacy.
They could soft-retcon the sequels and have it so the New Republic is fighting against Thrawn's faction for the majority of the post-ROTJ era and the First Order, created by Gideon, are seen as just an extremist cult until the events of the sequel trilogy and are a side-threat compared to the true Imperial remnants under Thrawn.
#Phonepunk#
Banned
really enjoyed it but all the hyperbole is hilarious "the Star Wars universe will never be the same" lol i mean Clone Wars was always canon, this is an interquel series just like the Clone Wars, and tbh aside from Jedi doing prequel era Jedi things, not much else is learned here. put Yoda on a rock and maybe somebody will show up? haha you have to be kidding me. that's some mystery box stuff right there. JJ would be proud.
the force stuff in the swamp with BB Yoda was real charming and real awesome. that's a thing the movies didn't allow for, they didn't ever slow down. part of the fun of the originals was just hanging out with these characters in these worlds. the sequels have them rushing from one manipulative important plot point to the next on some desperate attempt to come across as sincere. this is much more '70s in both it's pacing and art design. it's pointless a lot of the times but that's the point. the ST was trying so hard to be MEANINGFUL that it failed.
just comparing cut length alone, TV and movie SW are two dramatically different mediums. the movies have no breathing room. here, there is much more time to soak in the atmosphere, for visuals to have more of an impact.
production wise this is the best looking stuff yet. it's a real shame they didn't just let Feloni supervise everything from the start. sign me up for an Asoka series.
the force stuff in the swamp with BB Yoda was real charming and real awesome. that's a thing the movies didn't allow for, they didn't ever slow down. part of the fun of the originals was just hanging out with these characters in these worlds. the sequels have them rushing from one manipulative important plot point to the next on some desperate attempt to come across as sincere. this is much more '70s in both it's pacing and art design. it's pointless a lot of the times but that's the point. the ST was trying so hard to be MEANINGFUL that it failed.
just comparing cut length alone, TV and movie SW are two dramatically different mediums. the movies have no breathing room. here, there is much more time to soak in the atmosphere, for visuals to have more of an impact.
production wise this is the best looking stuff yet. it's a real shame they didn't just let Feloni supervise everything from the start. sign me up for an Asoka series.
eot
Banned
The fight sequence at the end seemed implausible to me, you're telling me she can't just force push the lady into the water or something? Instead she even loses one of her lightsabers. Yeah cinematic tension and all that, but still. Also the immediate cut after asking about the general was too sudden I thought.
Dammit, he looked familiar but I didn't realise it was him, or that he was so old now :/
Stouffers
Banned
That’ll be explored in the Thrawn series after the Rosario Dawson series ends.
eot
Banned
This edit just makes me think of how much better the scene in Kill Bill is.
Not that I'm shitting on this one, I think the scene was fine, but putting the music there just invites an unfavorable comparison in my opinion.
Also, Ahsoka(?) doesn't seem very composed for a Jedi who was just talking about how baby Yoda has too many emotions.
eot
Banned
Fair enough, I don't watch the cartoonsWell funny thing about that