This Could Be a Real Adventure

After the Acolyte I wasn't sure about giving this a try but wow I'm glad I did. I've only viewed the first episode so far and have come here to write something positive before I start episode 2.

This is really fun. I liked it from the first few minutes and it just has a feel good feeling to it. It reminded me of my youth watching ET and the Goonies in the 80's. I'm not going to write any spoilers but if you're unsure about giving this a go and you come across this review then I highly recommend you watch it. For sure you will dive straight into episode 2.

I can tell this is going to be a good adventure story but what I love is that it's not at all preachy or political. I think this is going to be a Disney hit. It's going to bring the magic back to Star Wars and leave fans wanting for more. After only one episode I know that this will get strong viewing, strong reviews and will definitely get a second season.

This is the sort of viewing fans want. Thank god the Acolyte was cancelled as that was an abomination of bad script, plot holes and policital preachiness. This is just good old fashioned fun that kids and adults alike will love. It's family entertainment and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel.

A very promising start to a series that feels like a Star Wars take on Stranger Things meets Lost in Space. The characters are intriguing, especially the kids, ranging from rule-followers to the mischievous ones.

I appreciated how the story transports viewers to a new planet, At Atine, which feels completely different from anything we've seen in Star Wars so far. It resembles the suburbs of a major city, with advanced technology yet untouched by the wars and destruction that have plagued places like Tatooine or Coruscant. At Atine is quiet, somewhat sleepy, and residential, yet futuristic, featuring functioning schools and a sense of law and order during the New Republic era.

The main kid, Wim, might come across as a bit annoying with his overactive personality, but he's still likable, as is his friend Neel-a fascinating new type of alien introduced to the Star Wars universe. KB and Fern, the two girls in the group, are also enjoyable characters, and the interactions between the children are well-written, with great chemistry that shines throughout. I am not sure how I feel about the dad, he felt like an extra, but that doesn't matter as the show is about the children.

The episode concludes on an exciting and frightening note, effectively drawing the audience into the show. It's a strong premiere that leaves you eager for more.

The main objectives of This Could Be a Real Adventure is to establish characters and hook you into to the show. I think it does this reasonably well with a good premise of children going on an adventure. As a forty-something long time fan of Star Wars and also the Amblin movies to which it pays tribute, I am intrigued. My nine year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed it.

That being said, when filmmakers openly admit they are trying to do The Goonies in the Star Wars universe, they set themselves up for comparisons. What I love the most about The Goonies is the distinct characters and the chaotic banter between the young actors. This aspect is missing from Skeleton Crew's characters so far, which is disappointing to me personally, but I acknowledge that it is way too early to make serious judgements.

I think all the young actors do an excellent job with limited material to be able to express their characters.

Visually it is another great design from the Star Wars universe. Who would have thought we would ever see suburbs in the galaxy far, far away. Arguably this is too recognisable and not exotic enough, but it works for the story. Everything is enhanced by a nice musical score.

Pretty interesting so far. Seems odd seeing characters living in "normal" houses with "cars", "motorcycles", garages etc and the kids go to a suburban school and they have yards and such. Very different than any other Star Wars setting. Best thing is the kids act like kids. Kids play, have problems with school, have families and go on adventures and get into trouble.

Beginning of the show starts off in typical Star Wars fashion with excellent visual effects and an interesting story setup. Going to be cool to see how that all ties together. This show has a lot of potential to be really good. Lets hope it doesn't get stupid like the Acolyte.

Very solid starter of the series. Kids are relatable and likable. Need is my favorite of the bunch. Love the little Holiday Special easter egg. Wim is very likable as well. Fern and KB are a nice duo and they feel like real pre-teen girls as opposed to girl bosses that Kathy Kennedy loves self-inserting. Cool seeing Stacey Ehrmantraut from Better Call Saul as Fern's mom. Planet feels like Southern California but not in the super obnoxious way. I do love the kids play pretend lightsaber fighting like we all did when we were that age and no doubt so did Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. All the parents are likable particularly Wim's dad. It's a solid 7/10.