Rotten Tomatoes has already gathered 86 reviews, with the newest “Star Wars” installment currently sporting a 62% Tomatometer rating and lacking a published Popcornmeter score. While critics award the film points for its high-action and entertaining sequences, many express disappointment over its underutilization of the vast “Star Wars” universe. Several reviewers also mention that the movie feels more akin to a television series than an actual feature film.
Written and directed by Jon Favreau (who also attempted to prevent Iron Man’s demise in “Avengers: End Game”), the narrative of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” takes place following the events of “Return of the Jedi” and follows Din Djarin (Pascal) as he aids the New Republic in rescuing Rotta the Hutt (Jeremy Allen White) while teaming up with his adoptive son Grogu. Although you might still wish to watch it in theaters, it’s advisable to delve into the reasons why the film isn’t resonating with critics.