StreetsofBeige
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Thats good. Rogue One is one of the SW movies I never saw.
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Andor |OT| Disney+
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HoodWinked
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yah the slew of Star Wars garbage lately and Obi Wan retroactively destroying canon and continuity really killed so much momentum.
Despite Rogue One being the only good star wars film in decades, still difficult to get hyped for this. Also how the hell did this guy get a lead role in anything he has zero to negative screen presence and charisma.
Despite Rogue One being the only good star wars film in decades, still difficult to get hyped for this. Also how the hell did this guy get a lead role in anything he has zero to negative screen presence and charisma.
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dr_octagon
Banned
Why the beef?
Heimdall_Xtreme
Hermen Hulst Fanclub's #1 Member
He is a person very involved with corruption.
Ionian
Member
It's really good. Has a start and an end.
Plus new characters. It's well worth a watch IMHO.
TaylorSwiftFan
Member
Guys, John Campea liked a Disney show - I definitely must watch this. Greatly value his opinion.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
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Dirk Benedict
Member
Down to give Andor a try. Diego Luna was alright in RO.
PaddyOCanager
Member
God, if we could get an HBO quality Star Wars story I would die from shock. I enjoy Campea but I usually take his opinions with a grain of salt. Good story and character development have been lacking in other Disney SW projects so I hope he's not just blowing smoke.
That he calls it out for lack of action has me worried. What is Star Wars if NOT "action action action"? Everytime they make a choice to NOT have action it invariably fails. Of course, half the time they DO have action, on D+ at least, it is a comical low budget farce, so maybe I should reserve judgement 
It's the cinematography in the trailer that appealed to me, not really sure what the story is or why I should care. Personally, Andor as a character was the least interesting thing about RO. Are they gonna have that kick ass droid in it?
It's the cinematography in the trailer that appealed to me, not really sure what the story is or why I should care. Personally, Andor as a character was the least interesting thing about RO. Are they gonna have that kick ass droid in it?
PaddyOCanager
Member
People forget how little "action" there is in the original movies. The Mandalorian wasn't action packed either.That he calls it out for lack of action has me worried. What is Star Wars if NOT "action action action"? Everytime they make a choice to NOT have action it invariably fails. Of course, half the time they DO have action, on D+ at least, it is a comical low budget farce, so maybe I should reserve judgement
It's the cinematography in the trailer that appealed to me, not really sure what the story is or why I should care. Personally, Andor as a character was the least interesting thing about RO. Are they gonna have that kick ass droid in it?
In ANH, you have the opening scene then nothing until the Death Star escape (which is mostly sneaking around), and finally the big battle at the end. In ESB you have the opening battle, the asteroid chase, and the final duel/escape from Cloud City. RotJ you have the Jabba sequences at the beginning, a speeder bike chase, and the final battle. Lightsabers are on screen less than 5% of the runtime in all 3 of the original movies.
I'm skeptical they can tell a compelling Andor story too. The cinematography did raise my interest though, it looks way more competently made than the other shows.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I want my Jar Jar Binks series
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
Senator Jar Jar.....Have him representing Naboo, and get to see the empire take over as he sits in the senate.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Jar Jar Binks is Secretly a Sith Lord
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
More of a useful idiot.
The greatest trick the devil pulled was convincing people he doesn't exist....
Now imagine a "Usual Suspects" star wars film with an old Jar Jar talking to someone and through flashbacks it recast the prequels as JJ manipulating EVERYTHING like the sith Lord that he is
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
meesa think you writing too much dialog for the character. Little Ani is now my Sith boss. Meesa don't think so.The greatest trick the devil pulled was convincing people he doesn't exist....
Now imagine a "Usual Suspects" star wars film with an old Jar Jar talking to someone and through flashbacks it recast the prequels as JJ manipulating EVERYTHING like the sith Lord that he is
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Mesa a Sith Lord. Yousa In Bad Doodoo now
sol_bad
Member
He explained on his show that he wasn't under NDA. He got his access to the first 3 episodes in another way that didn't require signing an NDA.
PaddyOCanager
Member
Wow. The impressions I'm reading have me legitimately hyped. This could be the Star Wars show I never knew I wanted......
ManaByte
Member
He still broke embargo.
Ammogeddon
Member
She is absolutely clueless or she is trolling.
As a Star Wars fan I don’t mind Easter eggs but in general they’re starting to grate on my nerves, especially when they’re overdone. To make a Star Wars show without Easter eggs sounds amazing to me.
Heimdall_Xtreme
Hermen Hulst Fanclub's #1 Member
He is an overrated and conceited actor.
Just be careful because if you get close to this actor, he can even steal your wallet.
PaddyOCanager
Member
I stopped watching this early on because they tend to get spoilery. They love it. I think my hype for this show is getting dangerously out of control now. FUCK
PaddyOCanager
Member
3 episodes at once! Apparently, this is a 12-episode season of a 24-episode story. The first impressions indicate it's a slower burn which is probably why they're releasing 3 to start things off.
ManaByte
Member
The first 12 episodes take place over a year. The second 12 episodes cover four years, with three episodes per year.
GnomeChimpsky
Member
No fuckin way... How did that thing even get on set? Is Alec Baldwin producing this movie???Oh yeah, that's some lazy shit right there. I get the OG props were barely modded real weapons but come on! And how exactly does he aim that thing? Former stormtrooper for sure
DKehoe
Gold Member
It's kinda concerning to see people, a "critic" no less (although a youtube one), take the stance that art should be created primarily to serve "the consumer"
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Andor S01EP1: A
Andor S01EP2: A
Andor S01EP3: A
Soundtrack is phenomenal
I was glued to the TV
Show is fucking awesome
That is all
Andor S01EP2: A
Andor S01EP3: A
Soundtrack is phenomenal
I was glued to the TV
Show is fucking awesome
That is all
pramod
Banned
Just started watching. Just the first 10 mins is better than anything in Obiwan. But then thats a pretty low bar. Its giving me more of a Mass Effect vibe than Star Wars.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Saying this as a HUGE Prequel fan but Obi-Wan was terrible
If this is a troll it's a reeaaally weird one.
This is though, one of the dumbest things I've heard in a long time. If there is one thing I'm sick and tired of it's the relentless use of easter eggs. It I think the Jurassic World franchise is a prime example of this. It is all the time, everywhere. Easter eggs and call backs at such high speeds you start to wonder if the film makers even trust their own product to be able to stand on its own.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
FANTASTIC start!! These 3 episodes were better than the whole Obi Wan series.
Toons
Member
This show is pretty than obi wan but definitely much slower. That said im just starting ep 3 and its pretty good so far but it reaaaally takes its time which is unfortunate because I know where the story is heading by the end of ep 1 but its taking 2 eps to get there.
I've been mostly positive on all the Sw shows, I really enjoyed kenobi and even think Boba fett has value for the character it portrays even if it flies off the trails in the last half.
But this show about a unique character one that isnt tied to legacy stuff is welcome. Of course star wars fans are the most fickle bunch and I already see folks complaining about the lack of cameos when cameos are the only reason they praised Mandog
and they criticized the st for having few cameos.
Basically there's no pleasing them, so they need to just focus on interesting stories and let the fanbaze work itself out.
I've been mostly positive on all the Sw shows, I really enjoyed kenobi and even think Boba fett has value for the character it portrays even if it flies off the trails in the last half.
But this show about a unique character one that isnt tied to legacy stuff is welcome. Of course star wars fans are the most fickle bunch and I already see folks complaining about the lack of cameos when cameos are the only reason they praised Mandog
and they criticized the st for having few cameos.
Basically there's no pleasing them, so they need to just focus on interesting stories and let the fanbaze work itself out.
Toons
Member
Not enough typos for that to be REAL trumpian
That said, thus franchise started off about a group of insurrectionists who destroy property, loot business, and engage in violence against the law enforcement officials all for the service of opposing fascism and highlighting the evils of the regime above them that was ruling over the galactic system by means of a manipulated election and corrupted office.... and those were the good guys.
Anyone who's familiar with star wars would be expecting this sort of narrative
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SafeOrAlone
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Grace Randolph 100% trolls on purpose. It's to create discussion like this. I constantly see people talking about her ridiculous statements, and that's why.
She'll just say weird stuff. I remember her Spider-Man No Way Home review tried to claim there were only two action scenes. Like, you know from the trailers that it just isn't true. So it's all a bit weird.
She'll just say weird stuff. I remember her Spider-Man No Way Home review tried to claim there were only two action scenes. Like, you know from the trailers that it just isn't true. So it's all a bit weird.
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PaddyOCanager
Member
I hate when people generalize the entire fandom like this. You're talking about a current population of over 1 million people worldwide, and a nearly 50-year history. It's the 5th highest grossing media franchise of all time. This fandom you say "can't be pleased" has generated about $70 billion in revenue and kept the brand relevant. Stop perpetuating this low IQ stereotype based on a minority of bad actors. Fan blaming is the worst modern trend and it needs to go away. The prequels were shit, and Disney sucks - but there are thousands of books, comics, games etc etc etc that have been universally loved across the fandom for decades.
Anyway, this "fickle" Star Wars fan can't wait to get home and watch this shit. I was done after Boba Fett but if this show is good I'll happily give credit where it's due.
But I'd say the folks who think an election can be "stolen", resist the government and get cracked down on, and force the gov to keep a permanent armed presence in the capitol and the same gov't has to resort to threats to enforce an unpopular policy, etc, far more describes the current political situation than the prior one.
Seems odd to me to put yourself (the staffer who said it, not you) out there with the "trumpian empire" statement. It is needlessly inflammatory, contributes nothing to the story, and is basically a virtue signal. Hope that idiot got a stern talking to in the back room at the very least.
Toons
Member
Lol, universally loved is a massive stretch. And the fans spending money on something doesn't indicate that they like it. I've been in the SW fandom for a very long time, I'm well aware what I'm saying and I 100% stand by it. I'm not speaking of every indivial in the fandom obviously, but they are not above blame for the state of the franchise(which for all intents isn't even a bad state looking at it objectively) and they are not above reprimand for their constant hours of collective childish behavior.
There being a few products with wide appeal doesn't change that their sensibilities change like the wind, they are inconsistent and ultimately spoiled. I guarantee when this Jedi adventures mini comes out and its just a regular old story of jedi that doesnt have any lore revelations or major canon switches but is still pretty solid, it will be called "mid".
This is exactly what I'm talking about lol. You're "done" after one show you didn't like? But then you come back less than a year later? How did you make it this far in the franchise when theres arguably just as much mediocre product as good?
The eps are great by the way. 3 is fantastic. The first two are solid but very slow and probably could've been condensed into one episode