DavidB6937 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Wideload90 said: also, despite being consumed by a sarlaac he maintained his great white smile. The stomach acid in a Sarlaac is actually one of the top recommended mouthwashes by Tatooine dentists. I think that's explained in 'Can't Chewbacca', one of the extended Star Wars universe books. So his smile should actually be better now than it was before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted January 5, 2022 Awards Moderator Share Posted January 5, 2022 Second episode a lot better for me than the first. Spoiler The quote-unquote 'present day' stuff was more interesting this week (and another Rebo cameo, yay!) with a couple of Hutts and that scary looking Wookiee who I think might be from the Doctor Aphra comics that I don't read because she's the absolute worst. Not quite sure where the story is going - does he beat his rivals, and just sit on the throne at the end of the season again? - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Flashback sequences still a bit long - I think I'd have preferred just devoting a full episode or two to Boba's Tusken Time, rather than giving it half of each episode and using the 'Bacta dream' as a way into it. But this had lots of good stuff in it. The train job was some good action, and in a weird Star Wars-y way they're portraying Indigenous cultures and traditions in a respectful and positive way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I’m enjoying it but not the same way that I liked The Mandolorian. The flashbacks have provided some decent action but the stakes are none existent which is letting the show down in that regard. The raid on the train looked great, but at no point were we lead to think that Boba was in peril because we know that he makes it to S2 of Mandolorian (and because it’s only episode 2), you were just waiting to see how exactly he was going to get the job done. As @LaGooshmentioned last week, you’ve an entire galaxy of locations & characters within it. Jabba’s relatives I can live with, it makes sense that that species would want to regain control, but they have their own Wookie Henchman. Don’t get me wrong, it was a bad arse looking Wookie, but come on, show more of these creatures that inhabit the galaxy rather than just giving us Heel Chewbacca. It is enjoyable enough though and I am going to stick with it, but it just not quite hitting being above average at the moment Edited January 5, 2022 by WyattSheepMask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted January 5, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) Episode 2 was fine, if slightly dull. Good thing the world and lore of Star Wars is so strong otherwise I probably wouldn't bother. The main problem is that there's two main stories, one in the past and the other the present. However neither story has any stakes whatsoever. The Mandalorian is wafer thin story/plot wise for the most part but is backed up by a strong "father protecting his child" thread throughout, not sure where this story is going though. Edited January 5, 2022 by LaGoosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload90 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Second episode surprised me and has left me feeling more positive about the direction. My only concern is that we are constantly going to be doing flashbacks. Make progress. Nice links to comics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, LaGoosh said: Episode 2 was fine, if slightly dull. Good thing the world and lore of Star Wars is so strong otherwise I probably wouldn't bother. The main problem is that there's two main stories, one in the past and the other the present. However neither story has any stakes whatsoever. The Mandalorian is wafer thin story/plot wise for the most part but is backed up by a strong "father protecting his child" thread throughout, not sure where this story is going though. It’s basically a Lone Wolf and Cub knockoff isn’t it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 21 hours ago, WyattSheepMask said: It’s basically a Lone Wolf and Cub knockoff isn’t it Yep, it makes sense though as the original films were a knockoff of Japanese cinema too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted January 12, 2022 Awards Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2022 Better episode this week. Spoiler The overuse of flashbacks in the first two eps meant the sudden interruption of them this week was a really fun subversion. The fight with Krrsantan was the high point of the episode and the series so far. That Wookiee is terrifying! I’m all for Danny Trejo the Rancor keeper. Those Hutts will be back though, surely? Feels like the show’s got some forward momentum now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 6:57 PM, Merzbow said: Yep, it makes sense though as the original films were a knockoff of Japanese cinema too. Which reminds me that I really need to watch The Hidden Fortress. Have the DVD laying around somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 While I’m not sure about The Brat Patrol and their colour-coded Mopeds, it had Stephen Root in it so instant 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload90 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Yeah, the teenage biker gang does absolutely nothing for me. That said, I'm sad about the Tuskens... Nothing spectacular this week but I am confident it'll pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theringmaster Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I like the Biker Gang, it's a different idea in the SW universe and has a very AOTC vibe, which is obviously an important chapter for the character of Boba Fett. Personally loving the show, I never been a big Boba Fett fan (if anything i always found Jango more interesting) but finding his character evolution fascinating and the show has changed how we all look at Tusken Raiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted January 13, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) That wookie fight was the worst fight in Star Wars history. Proper Power Rangers shite. And then they followed it up with the galaxy's slowest chase car chase. Embarrassing scenes. Robert Rodriguez is such a fucking hack. Edited January 13, 2022 by LaGoosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Sophie Thatcher's great and I'm glad she got such a high profile job but yeah the fight and chase were pretty fucking bad, why do the kids all have Mod bikes too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Hamptons Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If we don't get Boba Fett riding a Rancor into battle... I'm gonna be annoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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