‘Andor’, the best ‘Star Wars’ series so far, according to the trade press

‘Andor’ “not for Baby Yoda fans'” according to a The Hollywood Reporter who warns, like all the specialized press who have seen the first four episodes of this new ‘Star Wars’ series, that “Probably the first two episodes bored to tears to younger viewers “. Despite this, Daniel Fienberg, the critic who signs the evaluation, assures that the “efforts to create a more real and grounded story” within the galactic universe.

“The first two episodes are shapeless”Fienberg adds, “and do not convince either as a TV episode or as a 74-minute film. After the elegant preamble, They basically have no action and I honestly don’t think they add much to make Cassian more interesting as a character.. They go out of their way to tell us that Cassian is in debt because he doesn’t get along with law enforcement, which I think could have been done much more efficiently. But those first two episodes didn’t bother me why They’re the closest we’ll ever get to a Ken Loach-signed “Star Wars” movie”. And this is where it’s time to point out that basically most websites choose their favorite reference to point out, among compliments, that ‘Andor’ is extremely slow. In our review, already published on eCartelera.com, we compare this series with the acclaimed ‘The Wire (Under Listening)’, a recurring thing for other journalists who, without specifying, claim to feel what a “Star Wars” series would be if HBO developed it.

“Diego Luna finds his rhythm in the heart of the rebellion”for Collider, who points out that this series is “for a more mature audience”. “The first four episodes of ‘Andor’ feature a series unlike any other ‘Star Wars’. He chooses to approach the protagonist from a distance, giving his story the opportunity to organically evolve as the world at large begins to come into focus. series like ‘The Mandalorian’ have chosen to do everything, Andor tends to the restlessness of a bubbling narrative thread”.

‘Andor’ “looks different, with a decidedly rougher tonecompletely away from that tenderness of the Ewoks “for Empire, a website that emphasizes this series’ interest in “the gray area that exists between the dark side and the light side” and points out how “recognizable within a galaxy far, far away” still be “a different flavor” something that “in a crowded market, it is very welcome”. Also by Caroline Framke of Variety, “‘Andor’ deviates from the typical ‘Star Wars’ pattern set by Disney +, which is appreciated”.

an impressive production

Critics are receiving with immeasurable enthusiasm that Tony Gilroy, creator of “Andor”, decided to ditch The Volume and shoot his “Star Wars” series the old fashioned way. Dissociating itself from previous galactic fictions, this proposition was not shot using StageCraft, the technology popularized by “The Mandalorian” that became “fashionable” in Hollywood; but it has embraced traditional manufacturing. Shooting on locations and building sets, Gilroy managed to conquer with a great visual part for everyone. “It is by far the best ‘Star Wars’ seen on television, although noting that it still doesn’t quite measure up to the sumptuousness of a Star Wars movie.”assures BBC.com.

“‘Andor’ didn’t use The Volume, those super HD digital backgrounds that built the environment of the previous ‘Star Wars’ series for Disney +, and the difference is not only refreshing, but downright surprising. You can feel the texture of the streets. bumpy streets and alleys of Morlana One and Ferrix. The backgrounds have real depth. The valleys are lush. Ultimately, the result is a truly cinematic aspect that Mando and the rest of the galactic series believe they emulate, but not to this point.”says TVLine. And eCartelera agrees: production is a delight. We’ll see if the plot evolves towards that 10 that many critics predict.