Star Wars: Skeleton Crew offers the version of the franchise that George Lucas always imagined, telling a story that appeals to the child in all of us, combined with a strong cast and everything we expect from ourselves star Wars. Where the next few come from star Wars TV shows are worried, I’ll be the first to admit that Skeleton crew ranked lowest in expectation. Andor The story of the second season is just around the corner and is considered to be the best project of the franchise since then The Empire strikes backI’m fully concentrating on it. Skeleton crew Maybe my narrow-minded attitude has been proven wrong.

The show tells the story of four children on the suburban planet At Attin: Wim, Neel, Fern and KB. Wim dreams of bigger things than his school exams, from Jedi and starfighters to simply helping people greatly. When he finds a buried spaceship in the forests of At Attin, Skeleton crewThe characters move between piracy and danger, with the only goal being to return home. Until now, Skeleton crew“‘s journey is delightful, full of heart, lovable characters and the best aspects of a galaxy far, far away.

“Skeleton Crew” tells a great, child-friendly crime story and is all the better for it

Which stops immediately Skeleton crew Apart from this star Wars Show Peers is that it focuses on a group of children. Instead of the stoic Din Djarin of The Mandalorian or the now adult characters of Star Wars Rebels In Ahsoka, Skeleton crewThe cast consists mostly of younger characters. This of course gears the story towards a younger audience. But instead of emulating children and thereby annoying adults, Skeleton crew creates a perfect balance.

The mystery elements of Skeleton Crew work very well, from the intriguing identity of Jude Law’s hooded character to the Treasure Planet-like mystery of At Attin.

Written by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, Skeleton crewThe story is best summed up in one word: adorable. The series appeals not only to children, but also to the inner child that every adult viewer possesses. It’s about the thrill of adventure, finding your place in a world much bigger than yourself, and discovering what life is for. These messages are arguably more urgent for adults than for any child Skeleton crew Suitable for all ages, the darker star Wars Shows of the past, like The Acolyte or Andormaybe not.

Close Skeleton crew It’s even harder to reject because, at a fundamental level, these slightly deeper meanings are wrapped up in a fascinating story. A group of children who get lost in space to find their way home perfectly embodies the Amblin-style story that the series has long been touted as, making the more dangerous elements of the narrative in this project feel more menacing, for example when she did it in The Mandalorian. Overall, episodes 1 and 2 are simply delightful, charming and very easy to enjoy on many levels.

The young cast of the Skeleton Crew is fantastic

A big contributing factor Skeleton crewThe charm lies in the young cast. star Wars is a franchise that has a bad reputation when it comes to child actors, largely due to the reaction to Jake Lloyd’s performance as Anakin Skywalker. I feel that Lloyd did not deserve the backlash he received for this role and that much of the blame for this performance lies with Lucas’ writing and direction. Nonetheless, child actors or characters are in star Wars Therefore, one often encounters fears.

What could have been an annoying quartet ends up making up most of the heart of the series…

Apparently, Skeleton crew runs the gauntlet by making its four main characters children, a test it passes with flying colors. What could have been an annoying quartet makes up most of the heart of the show. Ravi Cabot-Conyers and Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Wim and Fern, respectively, are the standout performerswith their rival relationship driving much of the story. Both act far beyond their years and are therefore incredibly likeable.

Then there’s Neel, the series’ resident alien. Robert Timothy Smith’s vocal performance is great, but Neel succeeds most in design and practical effect. To put it bluntly, I adore Neel. He is one of the cutest and sweetest star Wars Characters we’ve had for a long time, and my heart skips a beat when he’s on screen. Unfortunately, Kyriana Kratter as KB doesn’t have much to do in the first two episodes. Kratter does well with what little material she is given, but I hope KB gets more attention in the future to better fit in with her co-stars.

Skeleton Crew looks and feels like Star Wars, but with unique twists

As expected, Skeleton crewThe practical effects look fantastic. Every alien, especially in the Port Borgo location, looks brilliant, as do most of the sets, props, costumes, vehicles and weapons. Interestingly, however, the series gives the appearance its own unique touch star Wars. Attin is very similar to Earth, with school buses, schools, suburban neighborhoods, and so on. It all feels familiar, but still has the expected twists in design and production. Finally, Mick Giacchino’s score is different from the norm, but works just as well as the other different elements of Skeleton crew.

Mick Giacchino is the son of composer Michael Giacchino, with whom he previously worked on the franchise
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 and 2 suffer slightly from inadequate CGI and a short runtime

If I were to pick out some negatives Skeleton crew In episodes 1 and 2, they aren’t so damaging that they detract too drastically from my overall enjoyment of the series. In episode 1, There’s a speeder bike scene where Wim tries to race through a forest to get to school on time, with some of the CGI elements feeling a bit inadequate. However, most of the rest of the CGI is unnoticeable, so this isn’t too much of a drawback.

It’s hard to understand why Lucasfilm didn’t just combine both episodes into one hour-long premiere…

Another small criticism I have concerns the running time. Skeleton crew Episode 1 is about 45 minutes long and works because of its length, but the second episode is just over 20 minutes without credits. Again, this isn’t too much of a problem given the episodes released together, but it’s hard to understand why Lucasfilm didn’t simply combine both episodes for a one-hour premiere. Ultimately, however, these issues are minor and I am extremely pleased with what has been presented here and look forward to more.

Skeleton crew Episodes 1 and 2 are now streaming on Disney+.