"Star Wars-Stranger Things fusion scrutinized: Skeleton Crew's exploration assessed"
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Strap on your space boots, adventure fans, because we're journeying through the nostalgia-laced cosmos with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! This Disney+ series crafts a thrilling tale around a band of scrappy kids on a whirlwind excursion across the galaxy. Right off the bat, we're dropped into an atmosphere straight outta Spielberg movies, minus the '80s California vibe. Instead, the serene suburbs are far-flung At Attin, post-Galactic Empire collapse, where our young protagonist, Wim (portrayed by Ravi Cabot-Conyers), whizzes through the woods on a flying speeder bike, rather than a humble Schwinn.
The crew assembles just like it would in those timeless VHS classics: The Goonies, E.T., and The Explorers. Throw in Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the rebel, Kyriana Kratter as the tech-head, Robert Timothy Smith as the jokester-turned-blue elephant, and you've got your very own crew of intergalactic treasure hunters!
But it ain't just your typical sci-fi romp. Crafty showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford serve up a tasty concoction that's part coming-of-age drama, part swashbuckling actioner, wrapped up in a warm, nostalgic swirl. With its kooky characters, like Jude Law's swaggering pirate captain, Jod Na Nawood, and filthy tavern brawls, there's enough eye-popping action to keep you on the edge of your seat and a few heartwarming moments to tug on your heartstrings.
The buried spaceship storyline injects a much-needed blast of old-school charm into the Star Wars universe. Our heroes now find themselves piloting X-wings left and right, dodging asteroids with a delicate dance worthy of the stage. But it's not all guns and glamour, folks—the show's got heart, too. There's a talking owl named Kim, mischievous muppet monkeys, and even a nifty nod to those cute little Ewoks you might remember from Return of the Jedi. When combined with practical creature effects and vintage matte painting backdrops, Skeleton Crew feels Ground Control to Major Tom real, unlike other recent iterations of Star Wars.
Riding a wave of yesteryear's magic, the show has tapped the genius of directors like David Lowery (A Ghost Story, The Green Knight), the Daniels (Everything Everywhere All At Once), and Lee Isaac Chan (Minari), to name a few. You'll even find Alfred Molina and Alia Shawkat landing cameos, and Tunde Adebimpe from the iconic noughties indie band TV On The Radio starring as Wim's dad.
All in all, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is whipped up to an enticing degree with sugary nostalgia, and while some may find it a bit too sugary, this long-awaited concoction still feels like the freshest take on the Star Wars saga we've seen in eons. And if it doesn't grab your attention right away, well, it's probably been too long since you last watched an Amblin film!
Catch Star Wars: Skeleton Crew starting December 3rd, only on Disney+.
The post Lost in the Cosmos: Not Your Average Star Wars Adventure first appeared on NME.
Movies-and-TV like 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' offers a blend of entertainment that transports viewers through space and time, evoking the nostalgia-filled vibe often seen in classic movies-and-TV. This series brings together elements of entertainment, melding coming-of-age drama with swashbuckling action, creating a unique offering within the genre.
