The Week Reviews 3 Films, Calling New Star Wars Entry Forgettable
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Updated · The Week · May 25
The Week Reviews 3 Films, Calling New Star Wars Entry Forgettable
15 articles · Updated · The Week · May 25
The Week’s latest roundup says “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the weakest of 3 featured films, with critics split between calling the first new Star Wars movie in 7 years charming but disposable and praising its lighter, one-off adventure.
Jon Favreau’s PG-13 spinoff brings back Pedro Pascal’s Mando and Grogu for a rescue mission involving Jabba the Hutt’s son, but several reviewers say the film feels like TV episodes stitched together rather than an event movie.
Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters” earns stronger notices, with Keke Palmer’s performance anchoring a surreal satire about shoplifters, fashion, and exploitation even as critics say its second half spins close to losing control.
Curry Barker’s “Obsession,” a low-budget horror debut from the 26-year-old filmmaker, also lands well, with reviewers highlighting Inde Navarrette’s turn as a magically devoted girlfriend and the film’s escalating gore and dark humor.
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