The Acolyte is the latest in the deluge of Disney+ Star Wars prequels. Taking place 100 years before the original Star Wars. It follows the emergence of the dark side of the force within individuals in the times before the evil Empire.
Unfortunately this is yet another Disney+ Star Wars downgrade.
Where did they find these actors? Many, not all, but many of the performances here, including by lead actor Amanda Stenberg, they just sound like they are reading their lines off the back of a cereal box. I honestly can't believe they left some of the takes in the show.
The writing, as of the this review the first two episodes have been inflicted upon viewers and I honestly don't know what they are going for here. The writing is just bad in terms of the story and dialogue isn't any better. I don't understand why Disney is so against hiring actual professionals to make these shows.
Lastly, unlike something like Andor that was shot on location, this is yet another lazily crafted Volume Soundstage production with no sense of verisimilitude whatsoever.
I honestly don't know who this is for. In a cast full of teenagers and first timers, there isn't much of value taking place here, at least as of the first two episodes.
I will say that Dafne Keen is pretty good. So there's that I guess. I may give this another episode or two and see if it gets any better, but so far it is not looking good.
Unfortunately this is yet another Disney+ Star Wars downgrade.
Where did they find these actors? Many, not all, but many of the performances here, including by lead actor Amanda Stenberg, they just sound like they are reading their lines off the back of a cereal box. I honestly can't believe they left some of the takes in the show.
The writing, as of the this review the first two episodes have been inflicted upon viewers and I honestly don't know what they are going for here. The writing is just bad in terms of the story and dialogue isn't any better. I don't understand why Disney is so against hiring actual professionals to make these shows.
Lastly, unlike something like Andor that was shot on location, this is yet another lazily crafted Volume Soundstage production with no sense of verisimilitude whatsoever.
I honestly don't know who this is for. In a cast full of teenagers and first timers, there isn't much of value taking place here, at least as of the first two episodes.
I will say that Dafne Keen is pretty good. So there's that I guess. I may give this another episode or two and see if it gets any better, but so far it is not looking good.
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