The Mandalorian and Grogu is at its best when everyone shuts up |
Every Star Wars movie is defined by a single sequence. Whether it’s the Death Star battle at the end of A New Hope or Obi-Wan and Anakin’s emotional fight at the end of Revenge of the Sith, these epic moments often tie the movie’s themes and biggest emotional scenes into setpieces that have since become ingrained into the fabric of pop culture. Watching Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, however, I was surprised to see that its standout sequence, which most closely reflects those iconic moments, wasn’t an action scene but a quiet solo adventure for Grogu.
More than halfway through the movie, there’s an extended segment that focuses solely on Grogu. It features minimal dialogue and little action, but it stands out as the emotional heart of a movie that desperately needed it. Upon reflection, it's also more similar to those more action-packed moments from classic Star Wars that I also love. Good character work and an emphasis on visual storytelling will always create Star Wars’ best moments, and this part of The Mandalorian and Grogu reminded me of that.
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