‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: An Efficient Adventure That Only Pretends to Be a Real ‘Star Wars’ Movie. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The review of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' highlights its efficient storytelling and contrasts it with the grandiosity of earlier 'Star Wars' films. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film embraces a small-screen sensibility that may resonate with fans. This approach allows it to navigate the complexities of the expansive 'Star Wars' universe without the pressure of living up to its predecessors.
- ▪The film is directed by Jon Favreau and features a big-budget production.
- ▪It reflects a shift in the 'Star Wars' franchise towards a more manageable narrative style.
- ▪The character of the Mandalorian is portrayed as a more relatable figure compared to the grand heroes of previous films.
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Home Film Reviews May 19, 2026 6:00am PT ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: An Efficient Adventure That Only Pretends to Be a Real ‘Star Wars’ Movie. Maybe That’s a Good Thing Jon Favreau directs a big-budget movie with a tidy small-screen consciousness. But that might be what "Star Wars" now is. By Owen Gleiberman Plus Icon Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic @OwenGleiberman Latest ‘Full Phil’ Review: With Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart Locked in a Father-Daughter Hatefest, Will Quentin Dupieux’s Latest Bizarro-World Lark Be His Crossover Movie? 14 hours ago ‘Sheep in the Box’ Review: Kore-eda’s Sweet but Limp Sci-Fi Fable About a 7-Year-Old AI Humanoid 2 days ago ‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Miles Teller and Adam Driver Get Ensnared by the Russian Mob in a James Gray Film With…
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