The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
12-10-19, 08:22 AM
#76
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
Ok, maybe I was a little dramatic with my “mental gymnastics” comment but there are definitely some viewers who are watching this through Star Wars colored glasses. These episodes have been almost 100% unoriginal and uninspired and if they were from any other series/franchise, they wouldn’t get a fraction of comments coming to their defense.
We’re 5 episodes in and I have yet to see anything that had me guessing what was going to happen next. I mean, was anyone surprised that Mando has a crisis of conscience and went back for Baby Yoda? Did anyone think Mando wouldn’t help the innocent farmers on that planet? Or that Baby Yoda was actually going to be left there? Was anyone surprised that the young, wannabe bounty hunter was going to try to turn on Mando? Of course not, these are storylines we’ve all seen a thousand times before.
Of course, what do I know, I’m one of those people that think the short runtimes ARE a detriment to the story telling. You simply can’t tell a quality story in 23 minutes. Or, if you can, this particular series certainly isn’t doing it.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask the creators of this show to show a modicum of originality when writing this show and not treat us all like a bunch of simpletons just because it’s a Star Wars story.
We’re 5 episodes in and I have yet to see anything that had me guessing what was going to happen next. I mean, was anyone surprised that Mando has a crisis of conscience and went back for Baby Yoda? Did anyone think Mando wouldn’t help the innocent farmers on that planet? Or that Baby Yoda was actually going to be left there? Was anyone surprised that the young, wannabe bounty hunter was going to try to turn on Mando? Of course not, these are storylines we’ve all seen a thousand times before.
Of course, what do I know, I’m one of those people that think the short runtimes ARE a detriment to the story telling. You simply can’t tell a quality story in 23 minutes. Or, if you can, this particular series certainly isn’t doing it.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask the creators of this show to show a modicum of originality when writing this show and not treat us all like a bunch of simpletons just because it’s a Star Wars story.
Edit: I also think Disney keeping Disney+ so PG is going to hurt these types of series. This series is meant for a more adult audience and if they can't show Drew Barrymore stoned for a short scene in a movie nobody will watch, then how are they going to get something gritty in this show? Showing the stormtrooper helmets on spikes was visually cool... but don't we want to see more wars and less Disney'fying of content in this type of show?
12-10-19, 01:56 PM
#77
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/tur...it-much-at-all
No surprise here. According to Bryce Dallas Howard, she never worked with Pascal in the last episode. It was his stand-in wearing the costume.
Looks like his lines are pretty much ADR'd or posted in.
No surprise here. According to Bryce Dallas Howard, she never worked with Pascal in the last episode. It was his stand-in wearing the costume.
Looks like his lines are pretty much ADR'd or posted in.
12-10-19, 02:00 PM
#78
Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
There has been an interview going around with the guy (John Wayne's grandson) who plays him: https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-...interview.html
12-10-19, 02:08 PM
#79
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
Edit: I also think Disney keeping Disney+ so PG is going to hurt these types of series. This series is meant for a more adult audience and if they can't show Drew Barrymore stoned for a short scene in a movie nobody will watch, then how are they going to get something gritty in this show? Showing the stormtrooper helmets on spikes was visually cool... but don't we want to see more wars and less Disney'fying of content in this type of show?
With that said, I certainly wouldn't mind if they ratcheted it up to more of a pg-13 rating vs. the sanitary PG that we're seeing.
12-10-19, 02:18 PM
#80
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
So through 5 episodes, here are the biggest DVD Talk nit picks. 
It's too short
It's not gritty enough
It's too procedural
Ahh, the fucking internet.
It's too short
It's not gritty enough
It's too procedural
Ahh, the fucking internet.
12-10-19, 02:51 PM
#81
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
Here's another bitch: if you're going to have Pedro fucking Pascal in the show, why waste at least 5/8 of a season without actually showing him or developing him?
12-10-19, 02:55 PM
#82
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
So we can't have an opinion? We must accept it for what it is, got it... bitching about bitching is just bitching.
Here's another bitch: if you're going to have Pedro fucking Pascal in the show, why waste at least 5/8 of a season without actually showing him or developing him?
Here's another bitch: if you're going to have Pedro fucking Pascal in the show, why waste at least 5/8 of a season without actually showing him or developing him?
Settle down man. No need to get worked out. Never said your opinion wasn't valid.I was more or less talking about that any popular IP, especially Star Wars, is never going to make everyone completely happy. Someone is going to find some laundry list of things that just doesn't do it for them.
And you just brought up another point too that some people aren't happy with the Mando character because we haven't seen his face, so the character isn't resonating with some people.
and if this show were to just get non-stop "OMG, this is show is fucking awesome" some would those guys are blinded fanboys who accept anything Star Wars or are just Disney/Star Wars shills.
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12-10-19, 06:37 PM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
12-10-19, 07:37 PM
#85
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
Edit: I also think Disney keeping Disney+ so PG is going to hurt these types of series. This series is meant for a more adult audience and if they can't show Drew Barrymore stoned for a short scene in a movie nobody will watch, then how are they going to get something gritty in this show? Showing the stormtrooper helmets on spikes was visually cool... but don't we want to see more wars and less Disney'fying of content in this type of show?
12-10-19, 07:43 PM
#86
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
But what if instead of labia, she has a couple of those tentacle like what’s on her head? Oh well, I guess it didn’t bother Kanan/Caleb Dume. Still, I don’t think Disney+ is ready for tentacle porn.
12-11-19, 07:07 AM
#87
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
Settle down man. No need to get worked out. Never said your opinion wasn't valid.I was more or less talking about that any popular IP, especially Star Wars, is never going to make everyone completely happy. Someone is going to find some laundry list of things that just doesn't do it for them.
12-11-19, 09:24 PM
#88
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
(I am, of course, joking. I don't really think R-rated content would work with Star Wars. Star Trek, yes. Star Wars, no.)
I've mentioned it before but I think a Saving Private Ryan type war film set in the Star Wars universe could be cool.
12-11-19, 10:04 PM
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12-12-19, 06:58 AM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
The assault on Max Kanata's city is why that came to mind. Although even the most brutal SW scene wouldn't have blood. So, R would be unlikely.
12-12-19, 06:17 PM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
It's not a voice-only role. He's actually in the armor most of the time.
https://uproxx.com/tv/is-pedro-pasca...dalorian-suit/
https://uproxx.com/tv/is-pedro-pasca...dalorian-suit/
12-12-19, 06:46 PM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
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12-12-19, 07:09 PM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
https://www.businessinsider.com/pedr...lorian-2019-12
Pedro Pascal doesn't appear on every episode of 'The Mandalorian'
Pedro Pascal doesn't appear on every episode of 'The Mandalorian'
12-12-19, 11:17 PM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
BTW those waiting with baited breath on Baby Yoda merch can breathe a sigh of relief. Baby Yoda Tervis Tumblers are here:
12-15-19, 10:07 AM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
They were right to keep droids out for all those years. Look what happened when they let them run the place. Sucked the life right out. No live music. My yelp review is going to be revised.
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12-15-19, 10:31 AM
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Re: The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (S1E5) - 12/6/19
I think if they didn't want to show his face by taking his Helmet off... they probably should've gone with something like Ironman did... show his face from inside the helmet. People probably would complain that they were coping Ironman but so fucking what.
It doesnt bother me that I can't seen his face so far. I mean, that is part of the whole Manalorian lore.
It doesnt bother me that I can't seen his face so far. I mean, that is part of the whole Manalorian lore.
