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Four children make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to become lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Jude Law in “Skeleton Crew”; and other stars from a galaxy far, far away. The holographic circus that entertains Neel’s little brothers is the same one Chewbacca’s family sees in the infamous The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). Featured in the crazy cast of AniMat cartoons: Silly Old Deadly Bear (2022). I watched the first two episodes and while there is a clear effort to create a “Goonies in Space” movie, what’s not to like? This is a very different take on a story that exists in the Star Wars universe. I liked the look of a suburban town in this world because we’ve never really seen it. The town they come from reminded me of E.T.’s neighborhood more than anything we’ve seen on the shows recently. The 4 main characters are typical but likeable, each has their own well-defined roles in the group and the actors play them well. The pirate setting is not necessarily something we have seen before and adds a bit of a creepy element and atmosphere of danger. If this were an 80s movie, it would have been perfect. So far I am enjoying it because of the new story elements in the Star Wars universe, the touches of nostalgia from my childhood movies and the fact that I can share this Star Wars experience with my kids. Well done!. Update your watchlist with the latest list of streaming movies and TV shows coming to Disney+, featuring old favorites and top-notch newcomers.
