The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)

I got lucky and my local theatre was playing it for $5 matinee tickets, but holy moly, it was a huge surprise and I absolutely loved it. I'd heard a lot of negativity and wasn't sure if I would, but my advice is to tune it out and give it a try. First, this is very much a summer blockbuster. There are lots, and lots, and lots of neat and awesome action sequences and you're not going to spend a lot of time watching people just sitting around talking like we have in Andor or the other Star Wars films. You are signing up for a film that gives you a very…

Score: 7/10 A Hollow Return to a Beloved Galaxy Look, I was thrilled to catch up with Din and Grogu. Absolutely thrilled. The reunion we'd all been waiting for. But here's the thing about returning to a place you love: sometimes the magic doesn't quite travel with you. The Mandalorian and Grogu is a case in point. It's not a bad film, not by a long shot. It's just… less. Less edge, less grit, less of the spark that made the series so compelling in the first place. And for a movie that essentially is a season 4 of the TV show, compressed into a single…

The Mandalorian and Grogu is what you get when you knock off the woke bullshit and focus on entertainment. This is a downright enjoyable sci-fi action romp; there are lots of creative fantasy effects, varied action, and a backstory that has a genuine warmth to it. In summary, it's been a long, long time since I've actually been able to watch a Star Wars franchise film and say I actually enjoyed it. Well worth a look.